Momcozy Village - Together We Grow

• Legal Protections for Motherhood in the Workplace: Insights from the Experts

  Are you expecting a baby or navigating early motherhood while balancing your career? In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow Podcast, Lalaina Rabary is joined by attorneys Amy Beckstead and Connie Ditto from the Beckstead Terry Ditto law firm to talk about the legal rights every working mom should know.Amy and Connie break down the US. legal landscape around pregnancy, maternity leave, breastfeeding rights, short-term disability, and parental protections at work. From federal laws like the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and PUMP Act to newer state-specific benefits and policies, this episode demystifies your rights in a system that too often leaves moms confused and under-supported.You’ll find resources that can expand on the conversation in this episode further down. The content of this episode should not be considered legal advice.Episode Highlights01:05 Basic Legal Protections for Expectant Moms02:54 Navigating Conversations with Employers05:40 Understanding State-Specific Protections08:37 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Explained10:36 What Happens When You Might Be Laid-Off?14:32 What Legal Help Should Moms Be Looking For?16:05 FAQs About the Pump Act and Breastfeeding20:07 What About Breastfeeding in Public?23:06 What is Equal Baby Bonding Time27:22 Resources and Encouragement for MomsAbout the Guests: Amy Beckstead and Connie DittoAmy Beckstead is an employment attorney licensed in both Texas and California, and Connie Ditto is a litigation attorney and mediator. Together, they’re part of the team at Beckstead Terry Ditto, a law firm based in Austin, Texas.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramLalaina RabaryLinkedInAmy Beckstead and Connie Ditto WebsiteResources Mentioned:U.S. Department of Labor – FMLA InfoEEOC – Pregnancy Discrimination FAQsCDC Breastfeeding State Laws MapTexas Workforce CommissionThe PUMP Act ExplainedAbout the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We GrowMomcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond. Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.Enjoying the Show?Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving us a 5-star review—it helps us grow the village and support more moms.

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• You Deserve To Sleep: How Moms Can Take Back Control of Their Rest

  Is your kid sleeping soundly while you toss and turn all night? Many moms report that their kids sleep through the night, yet they wake up feeling foggy, exhausted, and anything but rested.In this episode, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with certified adult sleep consultant Rebekka Wall to explore why restful sleep is often out of reach for moms and what can actually help. Together, they discuss the cultural pressures that frame rest as selfish or unproductive, the impact of hypervigilance and anxiety on sleep, and why rest isn’t a luxury but a biological necessity.Rebekka introduces her unique "Triangle Model" for identifying the root causes of sleep struggles, ranging from overlooked sleep hygiene habits to deeper emotional patterns. You’ll get practical, mom-friendly tools to build better routines, create restorative pauses in your day, and balance rest with the demands of parenting and partnership.Learn how to calm your nervous system, use anchor statements and bedtime rituals, and finally get the rest your body and mind deserve.Episode Highlights01:20: Rebekka's Personal Sleep Insights03:39: Understanding Rebekka’s Triangle Model for Sleep Issues06:38: Practical Sleep Hygiene Tips10:14: Addressing Hyper Vigilance in Moms13:29: How Anxiety Increases with Lack of Sleep15:18: Rebekka’s Most Common Sleep Myths17:56: What is Revenge Bedtime?19:27: How Rebekka Makes Sure She Gets Rest21:06: The Role of Restorative Breaks23:42: Encouragement for New MomsAbout the Guest: Rebekka WallRebekka Wall is a certified adult sleep consultant who helps individuals overcome sleep challenges with personalized, evidence-based strategies and compassionate support. She specializes in improving poor sleep habits and reducing the stress and anxiety often tied to bedtime, empowering clients to wake up feeling rested and recharged.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramLalaina RabaryLinkedInRebekka WallWebsiteAbout the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We GrowMomcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood—from career transitions to mental health and beyond.Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.Enjoying the Show?Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving us a 5-star review—it helps us grow the village and support more moms.

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• The Mental Load: How The Weight of Invisible Tasks Impacts Our Relationships

  What exactly is the mental load? It’s the often-unseen cognitive work of planning, organizing, remembering, and managing daily life, tasks that disproportionately fall on women, especially moms. From coordinating appointments to keeping the pantry stocked, this invisible labor can feel endless.Because it is mostly unrecognized, the mental load is difficult to explain, hard to delegate, and rarely appreciated. It quietly consumes mental space, leaving less room for creativity, presence, or rest.When unbalanced, the mental load can drain energy, build resentment, and create emotional distance in relationships. It can also affect intimacy and lower sexual desire.In this episode, host Lalaina Rabary talks with relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip to explore the real impact of the mental load. They discuss how imbalance affects connection, why desire often fades under pressure, and share practical conversation starters to help partners better understand and divide responsibilities.Episode Highlights00:58 What is the Mental Load?01:38 How Motherhood Changed Dr. Morgan’s Experience03:19 How Resentment Builds07:15 What Dr. Morgan Changed in Her Relationship09:14 Motherhood and Becoming “Needless”11:56 Changing Relationship Dynamics18:24 The Mental Load’s Effect on Intimacy21:14 Why Women Often Carry the Mental Load23:55 Dr. Morgan’s New Book, A Better Share25:35 A Positive Outlook on Progress29:01 Mantras and Affirmations for Those with a Heavy Mental LoadAbout the Guest: Dr. Morgan CutlipDr. Morgan Cutlip is a psychologist, author, and relationship expert known for her relatable and research-based guidance. She helps people navigate emotional and intimate challenges with practical tools and grounded advice.She holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and a master’s in human development and family science. Through her books, courses, podcast, and blog at MyLoveThinks.com, she offers fresh insights that are both actionable and compassionate. Dr. Morgan is the author of Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself and A Better Share, and she is a mom of two.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramLalaina RabaryLinkedInDr. Morgan CutlipWebsite | Instagram | MyLoveThinks.comAbout the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We GrowMomcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood—from career transitions to mental health and beyond.Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.Enjoying the Show?Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving us a 5-star review—it helps us grow the village and support more moms.

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• You Are Not Alone: A Deep Dive Into Maternal Mental Health

  Approximately 15% of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth, and up to 10% face depression or anxiety during pregnancy. In this episode, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Wendy Davis, President and CEO of Postpartum Support International (PSI), to look deeper into maternal mental health.Wendy shares her powerful personal journey from volunteer to CEO, revealing how her own experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety inspired her life's work. Together, they discuss the real challenges of postpartum mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis, while offering hope, insights, and support for those navigating them.Wendy’s message is clear: You are not alone. Help and support are available, right when and where you need them.Episode Highlights01:44 – Wendy Davis' Background and Personal Journey04:35 – The Importance of Community Support in Motherhood06:37 – What Causes Maternal Mental Health Struggles?08:32 – Understanding “Mom Rage”11:21 – How Society and Psychology Influence Mental Health14:06 – PSI’s Resources and Support20:33 – It’s Never Too Early or Too Late to Ask for Help23:05 – Messages from the Momcozy x PSI A Little Message Goes A Long Way Campaign25:03 – How Partners, Friends, and Family Can Support (Or Not)28:01 – Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression31:02 – Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety35:55 – What to Know About Postpartum Psychosis40:45 – Final Thoughts from WendyAbout the Guest: Wendy Davis & PSIWendy Davis is the President and CEO of Postpartum Support International. She began her career as a psychotherapist in 1987 and started focusing on perinatal mental health after overcoming her own postpartum depression in 1994. That same year, she founded Oregon’s first perinatal support organization, Baby Blues Connection, and later became a PSI support coordinator in 1997. Wendy has led PSI as Executive Director since 2009.Postpartum Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane Honikman in Santa Barbara, California, with the mission to increase awareness and understanding of the emotional changes experienced during pregnancy and postpartum.Momcozy x PSI: A Partnership for Maternal WellnessAt Momcozy Village, we believe that even the smallest acts of care can make a world of difference. That’s why we’ve partnered once again with PSI—to shine a light on maternal mental health, so that no parent feels alone on their journey.Not every challenge of motherhood can be solved with a deep breath or a hot cup of coffee. For many, even the simplest moments can feel overwhelming. Together, Momcozy and PSI invite you to share the “little things” that bring you strength or comfort. For each story shared, $1 will be donated to PSI to support parents facing perinatal mental health challenges.Connect With UsMomcozy Website | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramLalaina Rabary LinkedInPostpartum Support International (PSI) Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Support Request WebformMomcozy X PSI Campaign  A Little Message Goes A Long Way CampaignResources From This EpisodeBaby Blues Connection WebsitePSI Help Line: 800-944-4773PSI Email: [email protected] (U.S.): Dial 988National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMAAbout the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We GrowMomcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood—from career transitions to mental health and beyond.Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.About Lalaina RabaryLalaina is a marketing strategist, founder of Lalaina Rabary Creative and Communications, and a proud mom of two. She’s dedicated to helping moms thrive, connect, and grow.Mother’s Day Offers with MomcozyMissed the Mother’s Day rush? No worries. From May 12–15, enjoy 15% off Momcozy essentials—plus flash deals up to 20% off select products using code MDD20. Because your comfort never goes out of season.Momcozy. Your Little Things, Our Everything.Enjoying the Show?Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving us a 5-star review—it helps us grow the village and support more moms.

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• Building a Village of Support for Every Stage of Motherhood

  According to Momcozy’s 2024 research, only 38.3% of moms feel supported in their lives.In this episode, Michelle Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Peanut, joins host Lalaina Rabary for an insightful conversation about the importance of community and support for mothers. She shares how her own journey as a mother led to the creation of Peanut, an app designed to connect women at every stage of life, from puberty to menopause.Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in finding a supportive social network after becoming a mother. Despite maintaining flourishing friendships with her childless friends, she felt a growing gulf between their experiences and hers. This sense of isolation, coupled with her background working at apps like Bumble, inspired her to create a platform where mothers could not only connect but also offer practical support to one another.On Peanut, women have formed meaningful bonds, helping each other with everything from childcare to lending wedding dresses. Michelle emphasizes the power of building a village of support, especially for mothers who often feel alone in their journey. She also highlights how a simple phone call or small act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s life.Episode Highlights01:03 – The Birth of Peanut03:26 – The Impact of Peanut06:35 – The Importance of Community and Support12:36 – How Peanut Supports Moms17:50 – The Power of Friendship and Loneliness24:32 – Affirmations and Closing ThoughtsAbout the Guest – Michelle Kennedy and PeanutMichelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, the app that helps women connect and support each other through every stage of motherhood.The idea for Peanut was born when Michelle was expecting her first child in 2014 and realized there was no social network for moms to share and connect. With her background in the dating app world, she set out to create a space for women to bond over motherhood.About Peanut and Momcozy’s PartnershipThis Mother’s Day, Momcozy is partnering with Peanut, the #1 most trusted and fastest-growing platform for women of all life stages, to highlight the power of community and maternal well-being.From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, women experience countless “little things” that often go unseen, but the community makes them feel less alone.Together, Momcozy and Peanut are creating a space for meaningful support through Peanut Pods, live audio conversations on the Peanut app where real moms share real experiences. These sessions are designed to spark honest dialogue, provide emotional support, and remind women that solidarity makes a difference.With this collaboration, two global brands rooted in female empowerment are joining forces to:Champion maternal mental health through storytelling and shared experiencesHighlight the scientific and emotional value of peer support networksReaffirm that motherhood should never be a solo journeyBy aligning purpose-driven platforms, Momcozy and Peanut are building a global village where women can thrive, not just survive, through motherhood and beyond.Connect with UsMomcozy: Website | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramLalaina Rabary: LinkedInPeanut: WebsiteMichelle Kennedy: LinkedInAbout the Podcast and the Host – Lalaina RabaryMomcozy Village: Together We Grow is a space where moms come together to share, learn, and grow. Host Lalaina Rabary sits down with inspiring guests to talk all things motherhood—from traveling with young kids to navigating career pauses.Backed by Momcozy, a brand known for its innovative wearable breast pumps and ultra-comfy nursing bras, this podcast is part of a larger movement to support and empower moms through early motherhood and beyond.Lalaina Rabary is a marketing strategist, founder of Lalaina Rabary Creative and Communications, and a proud mom of two. She’s passionate about empowering moms to grow, thrive, and feel connected in their motherhood journeys.Mother’s Day Offers with MomcozyIt’s here — our official Mother’s Day event! From May 5th to 11th, enjoy 20% off core products with code MD2025, plus exclusive bundle deals and automatic discounts when you spend more. Whether it’s your first Mother’s Day or your fifth, Momcozy is here to celebrate you. Explore the full event now.Looking for the perfect Mother's Day bundle? This week only, get 25% off when you buy any 3 products from our curated Mother’s Day sets—like our hands-free pumps, warmers, and nursing essentials. No code needed—just automatic comfort built for moms, by moms.Enjoying the Show?Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you’re loving these conversations, we’d be so grateful if you left us a 5-star review—it helps us reach more moms and keep the village growing.

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