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Baby Steps Podcast

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“Baby Steps” is a podcast dedicated to exploring the personal and emotional journeys of parenting from the moment they discovered they were pregnant, through their pregnancy experience, to the birth of their child. The show also delves into the advice they received, what they read, and the safety precautions they took as they prepared for their baby’s arrival.

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  • English

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  • #48
    August 22 · 18 min

    High-risk Pregnancy and Reclaiming Joy with Rayna Moore

    How do you navigate the profound, unexpected shifts of motherhood when nothing goes according to plan? In this episode of the Baby Steps Podcast, host Mediha sits down with lifestyle and travel content creator and mother of three, Rayna Moore, to explore the raw emotional realities of parenthood, overcoming trauma, and rediscovering yourself along the way. Raina shares her deeply personal story of navigating a high-risk pregnancy, the devastating loss of a twin to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), and spending three months in the NICU with her surviving daughter. She candidly discusses the identity reset that comes with becoming a mother, how starting her brand Some More Travel helped her rebuild her self-confidence, and why prioritizing flexibility and your marriage is essential when raising a family. Whether you're looking for practical encouragement to navigate high-risk pregnancy, navigating the emotional shift into motherhood, or finding the courage to take your family out into the world again, this episode is filled with heart, resilience, and real-talk encouragement. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: • Raina’s ultimate pregnancy craving and her one-word description of labor and parenthood. • The reality of high-risk pregnancy: Navigating twin loss, TTTS, and 3 months in the NICU. • Reclaiming your identity: How launching Some More Travel helped Raina regain her confidence. • Finding courage to travel as a family and navigating trips with unique needs. • The importance of nurturing your marriage and taking time away as a couple. • Essential wisdom for parents: Why flexibility matters and why every step is a new journey. ABOUT RAYNA MOORE: Raina Moore is a lifestyle and travel content creator, high school physics teacher, and mother of three. Through her brand Some More Travel, she shares inspiring family travel content, practical trip insights, and encouragement for parents to reclaim their confidence and explore the world both with and without their children. Connect with her: @SomeMooreTravel on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. BABY STEPS PODCAST PARTNERS: A special thank you to our sponsors, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible. Please support them by checking out the links below! 🛏️ Oxford Baby & Kids: Shop for safe, stylish, and high-quality nursery furniture at oxfordbabyandkids.com 🛋️ Soho Baby: Discover premium children's furniture designed to create your dream home at sohobaby.com JOIN THE BABY STEPS COMMUNITY: Subscribe for new episodes! Youtube/Instagram: @thebabystepspod Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Baby Steps Podcast #BabyStepsPodcast #motherhood #familytravel #highriskpregnancy #parentingpodcast

  • #47
    July 30 · 25 min

    Baby Naming Secrets with Jessie Paquette

    How do you pick the perfect baby name without letting family opinions or partner arguments get in the way? In this episode of the Baby Steps Podcast, host Mediha sits down with lifestyle content creator, baby name consultant, and mother of two, Jessie Paquette, to explore the art of baby naming and the profound identity shifts that come with parenthood. Jessie shares the honest truth about navigating pregnancy cravings, setting boundaries with family, and the emotional transition into motherhood. As a professional baby name consultant, she also breaks down current naming trends (like the rise of "nursing home" names and boy names for girls), how to find common ground when partners disagree, and why every stage of raising kids makes you a "first-time parent" all over again. Whether you're currently hunting for the perfect name or looking for practical encouragement to navigate the daily joys and challenges of raising kids, this episode is filled with heart, humor, and expert advice. Join us as we discuss: • Jessie’s ultimate pregnancy craving and the single baby product she forces on all her friends. • The #1 mistake parents make when choosing a baby name (and how to avoid it). • Current naming trends: From "nursing home" names to gender-bending choices. • How to compromise with your partner on a name without holding resentment. • Setting firm boundaries with family members and the "peanut gallery." • The unexpected joy of watching sibling bonds form from day one. • Why you need to give yourself grace and accept that every stage of parenting is a new "first time." ABOUT JESSIE PAQUETTE: Jessie Paquette is a lifestyle content creator, professional baby name consultant, and mother of two. Through her consulting work and online presence, she helps growing families navigate the exciting, nuanced, and sometimes overwhelming journey of naming their children and embracing parenthood. BABY STEPS PODCAST PARTNERS: A special thank you to our sponsors, without whom this podcast wouldn't be possible. Please support them by checking out the links below! 🛏️ Oxford Baby & Kids: Shop for safe, stylish, and high-quality nursery furniture at oxfordbabyandkids.com 🛋️ Soho Baby: Discover premium children's furniture designed to create your dream home at sohobaby.com JOIN THE BABY STEPS COMMUNITY: Subscribe for new episodes! Youtube/Instagram: @thebabystepspod Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Baby Steps Podcast

  • #46
    July 16 · 21 min

    The Ultimate Motherhood Transition with Valerie Warren

    The Ultimate Motherhood Transition with Valerie Warren | Baby Steps Podcast How do you go from training dolphins to managing toddler tantrums? In this episode of the Baby Steps Podcast, host Mediha sits down with lifestyle content creator and homeschooling mom, Valerie Warren, to discuss the identity shifts, physical challenges, and unexpected joys of motherhood. Valerie shares the raw, unfiltered truth about leaving her beloved 10-year career as a dolphin trainer—a life she lovingly calls he

  • #45
    June 8 · 17 min

    Cake Cravings, a Curveball, and Learning to Slow Down

    Your birth experience doesn't have to match your mother's — and that's okay. The plan falling apart doesn't mean things went wrong. Sometimes the thing you were most sure you wouldn't do becomes the thing that comes most naturally. Take advice from everyone, but only keep what works for you. That first moment of panic — not knowing how to hold your baby, not knowing what you're doing — passes faster than you think. Motherhood is teaching, not taught. It's present tense. Every day. Slowing down i

  • #44
    June 1 · 20 min

    Fix Yourself First, Watch Your Family Follow

    Priyanka is a life and parent coach, physician, and mother of a six-year-old. She came into parenthood the way most of us do — reading the books, downloading the Instagram accounts, saving every worksheet on tantrums and meltdowns. And none of it worked. Not because the advice was wrong, but because she was showing up from a triggered place and didn't even know it.In this episode of Baby Steps, Priyanka shares the moment everything shifted — when she hired her own parent coach and stopped trying

  • #43
    May 25 · 19 min

    From the Positive Test to the Teenager Years

    Megan Coughlin found out she was going to be a mom while building a career. In this episode of Baby Steps, she takes us all the way back — to the moment she found out she was pregnant, what was running through her head, and how she and her partner navigated those first weeks of excitement, fear, and Google searches at 2 AM.

  • #42
    May 18 · 21 min

    Surprise, It's Two

    Kristen Corrao thought she was having a baby. Turns out, she was having two. In this episode of Baby Steps, Kristen takes us back to the beginning — finding out she was pregnant, what those early weeks felt like, and the moment she learned she was carrying twins. The shock. The panic. The complete recalibration of every plan she'd made.

  • #41
    May 11 · 24 min

    When Mom's Nervous System Sets the Tone

    MaKenzie Byram is a nervous system and Human Design coach for moms. But before she was any of that, she was a new parent running on fumes, reacting before she could think, and wondering why motherhood felt like she was constantly in survival mode.

  • #40
    May 4 · 28 min

    The Latch That Changed Everything

    Rachel Skybetter knew she was going to breastfeed. She took the classes. She read the books. She had the plan. And then her baby arrived and none of it worked the way she thought it would.

  • #37
    April 13 · 23 min

    How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need at Every Age? | Pediatric Sleep Coach Allison Explains

    In this episode, Allison Egidi breaks down how much sleep children truly need from infancy to adolescence and why it’s essential for brain development, behavior, and overall well-being. She also shares practical strategies for building better sleep routines, understanding sleep rhythms, and helping both kids and parents get more restorative rest.

  • #35
    March 9 · 23 min

    Pregnancy Warning Signs Every Mom Should Know | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln Explains

    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln breaks down what’s normal in pregnancy versus real warning signs — from trimester changes and fetal kick counts to when to call your doctor. She also shares honest insight on postpartum depression, mental health, and how to prepare confidently for birth.

  • #34
    February 23 · 23 min

    Infant Sleep Myths Debunked: What Parents Need to Know with Lisa Caputo

    Sleep educator Lisa Caputo breaks down the biggest myths about baby sleep, explaining why fragmented sleep is normal and why every child’s sleep needs depend on their unique temperament. She shares practical advice on overtiredness, screen time, sleep training misconceptions, and why building postpartum support matters more than chasing perfect sleep.

  • #32
    Dec 29, 2025 · 19 min

    Fatherhood & Purpose: Robin Daniels on Raising a Child with Intention

    In this episode of Baby Steps, Robin Daniels, tech executive and devoted father, opens up about how fatherhood reshaped his life and purpose. From growing up in Copenhagen to building a successful career, Robin shares the lessons he wants his son to carry—grit, gratitude, courage, and joy. He dives into intentional parenting, leading by example, and how small daily choices can leave a lifelong impact on children.

  • #31
    Dec 22, 2025 · 27 min

    Postpartum Anxiety in New Moms: Birth, Mindset, and Motherhood with Rose Montes

    In this episode of Baby Steps, host Medea sits down with lifestyle content creator and first-time mom Rose Montes to talk openly about postpartum anxiety, birth expectations, and the emotional realities of early motherhood. Rose shares her positive labor experience, the anxiety no one warned her about after birth, and why becoming a mom made her life feel like it truly began.

  • #30
    Dec 19, 2025 · 14 min

    Motherhood Unfiltered: Pregnancy Complications, NICU Life, and Postpartum Identity with Daria Willems

    In this honest episode of Baby Steps, lifestyle content creator and mom of two Daria Willems shares the real side of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life. From premature deliveries and NICU stays to postpartum depression, identity shifts, and potty-training struggles, Daria offers reassurance, practical insight, and encouragement for parents navigating early motherhood.

  • #29
    Nov 18, 2025 · 30 min

    Connection & Firmness: Finding Balance in Modern Parenting with Julietta Skoog

    Parent coach Julietta Skoog explains that the core of discipline is teaching life skills, which she helps parents identify to build their "parenting compass". Drawing on her background as a school psychologist, Julietta advocates for a research-backed approach rooted in Positive Discipline, which emphasizes the balance of connection and firmness. She discusses how this framework helps parents be translators for information, foster intrinsic motivation, and co-regulate with their children through

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