It's All Good

Caroline Caudell

It's All Good is a place where you can find down-to-earth conversations, practical mom tips, and big sister advice. As a mom, a Nashville songwriter, and the oldest of 4 sisters, Caroline Caudell is here to be a big sister to the new moms, and to remind you that God is always working for our good, even when we don't see it.

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August 18 · 41 min
Motherhood and Mental Health with Katie Veit, LCSW
*Please excuse the sound of dogs whining for a few minutes in the middle of this episode... we recorded this episode at my parents' house and their dogs have severe separation anxiety from my mom and were freaking out for a few minutes! :( For the last episode of this first season of It's All Good, I wanted to talk about a topic that is very dear to my heart: moms' mental health. I've been open about the fact that I've struggled with my mental health on and off for many years, and my dear friend Katie Veit has played a huge and helpful role in my mental health journey, so I thought she'd be the perfect person to talk to! She has spent years counseling women and moms and working in the mental health field and has also raised 4 children, and she has so much wisdom on everything from pregnancy and postpartum to the teenage years. I absolutely loved this conversation and thought it was the perfect way to close out the season! I will be taking a break from the podcast now for a few months while I get settled at my new job teaching preschool! I'll only be teaching 2 days a week and writing songs/creating content the rest of the days, so fear not, I'll still be around. Just taking a step back from the podcast for now and will pick it back up hopefully some time this winter - stay tuned for updates and THANK YOU for such a fun run during our first season! It has been such a pleasure!
July 28 · 1 hr
Infant and Toddler Sleep Training with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Val Hudson, "The Family Sleep Coach"
I love talking sleep training because it was such a game changer for my mental health and for our family, but I'm no expert, as I've only done it one time. So I brought in an expert to share her knowledge, and she certainly delivered! Val Hudson, "The Family Sleep Coach," is a certified pediatric sleep consultant, a newborn care specialist, and a mom of 3 (including twins!) In this episode, she shares lots of helpful information on sleep training both infants and toddlers, answers listener questions, and helps debunk the myth that sleep training has to mean letting your baby cry alone. I absolutely loved chatting with Val and learning from her experience with sleep training, and this episode will be helpful for new parents and seasoned parents alike! Val offers both in-person and virtual sleep coaching, so if you'd like to get in touch with her about working with her, her website and Instagram are below! Val's website: https://www.thefamilysleepcoach.com/ Val's Instagram: @the_familysleepcoach
July 7 · 41 min
An Interview With My Mom: Raising 4 Girls, Teaching Kids to Love Jesus, and 30 Years of Marriage
If there's anyone who has wisdom about motherhood, it's my own mom. She raised 4 daughters and has been married to my dad for almost 30 years, and has so much helpful insight to share in this episode! We talk about her favorite parts of parenting 4 daughters, the most challenging parts, how she taught us to love Jesus and get along with each other, and the secrets to staying married and in love for 30 years. She's taught me everything I know about motherhood, and I'm so excited for her to get to share that wisdom with you today! As always, if you liked what you heard today, remember to like, subscribe, and follow this podcast so that you don't miss an episode!
June 30 · 33 min
The "Newborn Trenches": How to Survive (and Actually Enjoy) the Newborn Days
They call it "the trenches" for a reason: the newborn days can be hard and messy and raw, but they also can be sweet and beautiful too. In this episode, I'm talking through 10 things that not only helped me to survive the newborn days, but also helped me to actually enjoy them, too. We talk through everything from reframing sleep to getting out of the house to practicing gratitude for the little things, and hopefully this episode will help some new moms in the trenches currently, or moms trying to prepare for what's ahead. Here's a link to my favorite newborn products: Shop Here As always, if you liked what you heard, remember to follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review!
June 18 · 35 min
Sleep Training: Our Story, What Worked, & What Didn't
The much awaited sleep training episode is here! I've been chatting about the "12 Hours Sleep by 12 Weeks Old" sleep training book/method (linked here) since I first started posting a year ago, and I'm still just as passionate about it today. Sleep training saved my mental health and made my baby happier, and I want other families who choose to sleep train to experience the same! In this episode, I tell our full sleep training story: what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do again. My favorite baby sleep products are linked here! Nanit: Use code CAROLINECAUDELL for a discount! If you liked what you heard today, be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with your mom friends!
June 10 · 42 min
A Teacher's Perspective on Raising Kids Today With My Sister Anna Watkins
I knew as soon as I started this podcast that I wanted to sit down and chat with my sister Anna, a second grade teacher. She is so knowledgeable about kids today because she teaches a group of 20 of them every day! In this episode, we talk about screen time, the case for traditional school versus home school, why she became a teacher in the first place, and so much more. This episode is full of helpful information for new and older parents alike. If you're in the Nashville area and interested in tutoring for your child, shoot me a DM on Instagram and I'll connect you with Anna!
June 2 · 1 hr 3 min
An Interview With My Sister Lauren Watkins: How Our Parents Raised Us to Chase Big Dreams, Love People & Love Jesus
You may have heard of my sister Lauren Watkins - she's a country singer who has gone on tours opening for people like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and this summer, Luke Bryan. But what you probably don't know about her is what made her who she is: her childhood and origin story, and that's what we dive into in this episode. Growing up as sisters less than 2 years apart, we had almost the exact same childhood, and we talk about what our parents did right and how they shaped us into who we are: teaching us to chase big dreams, to be kind to other people, and to "pray about it" and build a real relationship with Jesus. This is one of my favorite episodes yet as we talk about what made both of us who we are: our childhood and family. If you like what you hear in this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow this podcast, and leave a 5-star review!
May 26 · 14 min
Let's Catch Up: Life Updates, Looking Ahead, & an Honest Chat About Mental Health
Today's episode is shorter than usual: I'm busy editing next week's episode, but still wanted to check in with y'all! I share some personal life updates, what's next for "It's All Good" including guests to come, an open, honest conversation about my recent mental health struggles and the importance of reaching out if you need help. It's a short and sweet episode that hopefully will feel like a phone call with a friend! Be sure to like and subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss any of the exciting guests and episodes to come!
May 19 · 52 min
Preparing for Birth, Postpartum, and Everything After with Megan and Taylor of Be Birthwise
Megan Miller and Taylor Nowak are sisters, moms, and childbirth educators who took their combined backgrounds in the labor and delivery field - working as a doula and a labor and delivery nurse, respectively - and created something special: Be Birthwise, a class on labor, postpartum, newborn basics, and breastfeeding. Located in Nashville, TN, the class is designed to be a one-stop shop for new parents, equipping them to feel empowered and prepared for birth, postpartum, and everything after. My conversation with these girls made for what might be my favorite podcast episode yet. Not only are they full of knowledge about childbirth, postpartum, and calming new moms' anxieties, they also genuinely love and are passionate about motherhood. I am so excited to hear what y'all think of this episode! To sign up for a Be Birthwise Class, click here and use code ITSALLGOOD for $50 off! All products we discussed are linked below. Be sure to follow, subscribe, comment, and leave a 5-star review if you liked what you heard! My Brest Friend nursing pillow Silverettes Bob jogging stroller Angelcare baby bath Turtlebox portable speaker Stroller fan
May 5 · 45 min
Our First Year as Mom and Dad (Part 2) With My Husband, Bobby
Bob is back by popular demand! Last time, we talked about pregnancy, labor and the newborn days as first-time parents, and this time, we dive deeper into the bulk of our first year as parents. We talk about everything from sleep training to balancing chores to things we said we'd never do as parents (that we definitely do) - this is a jam-packed episode and one you don't want to miss! Link to the sleep training book we used here Be sure to like, subscribe, comment & follow if you liked what you heard today!
April 28 · 29 min
What My First Year of Motherhood Taught Me
Welcome back to It's All Good! This past week, my baby turned one, and in this episode, I'm reflecting on everything this first year of motherhood taught me. I could write a book on everything I've learned in this first year of motherhood - the BEST year of my life - but these are the top 10 things! Here is the gentle sleep-training method we used! Hope y'all have a great week! Be sure to follow me on socials and Substack for bonus content: @carolinewatkinscaudell
April 21 · 43 min
Let's Talk Labor: Hospital Bag Packing, My Birth Story, & a Few Labor Tips
Let's talk labor! In this episode, I talk through everything I'd pack in my hospital bag if I had it to do over, my birth story, and a few tips that might help another new mom with the labor process. Thankfully, my birth story was a very positive and relatively easy one, and I'm excited to share my story and offer some hope that not all births are traumatic! Below are links to everything I actually used from mine and baby's hospital bag: 1. Short-sleeve PJs & nightgowns: my favorite PJs, more PJs I love & BF-friendly nightgown 2. Stroller fan (MVP of the whole hospital stay!!!) 3. Hatch Go soundmaker 4. 10ft Phone charger 5. Slippers 6. Nursing bras: my fave pack, another I love 7. Silverettes! Hope you enjoyed this episode, and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to this podcast if you did! I will also be posting a bonus episode on Substack this week, so be sure to subscribe to my Substack for that if you don't already. IG/Tiktok/Substack: @carolinewatkinscaudell
April 14 · 50 min
Our First Year as Mom and Dad (With My Husband, Bobby Caudell)
We made it! We kept a child alive and thriving for one year! In this episode, I interview my first guest: none other than my husband, Bobby. We talk about the beginning of our first year as parents, what dads an expect during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and some helpful things dads can do for both mom and baby. We also answer some questions from Instagram... and quickly decide we could talk about this topic for much longer, so we'll be recording a part 2! That is... if y'all want Bob to come back! Let us know in the comments if you think he shoud come back on for part 2, and we will talk about the rest of our first year: sleep training, teething, and working through the kinks of going from just husband and wife, to mom and dad. (Our favorite titles to date!) If you like what you hear, be sure to follow, subscribe, and follow my socials! IG & Tiktok: @carolinewatkinscaudell
April 7 · 40 min
Living the Dream: My Nashville Story and Tips for Balancing Career and Motherhood
Welcome back to It's All Good! This week, we're talking all things working mom life, starting with my Nashville story: my years touring and performing and wanting to be a country star, then my eventual pivot into full-time songwriting. It was a roundabout journey to get here, but I'm certainly glad I took it! Next, I go into what it's like being a working mom and balancing a career I'm passionate about alongside motherhood. I'm a firm believer that you can do BOTH: have a career you love and be a great mom, and hopefully this episode makes you feel like you can, in fact, do both! I share some tips I've learned in the past year that have helped me balance it all a little better, and I hope they're helpful to another new mom out there who's trying to balance it all too. Come back next Tuesday for another episode, and click here to subscribe to my Substack for bonus episodes and bonus content!
March 31 · 45 min
Postpartum Survival Guide
Welcome to another episode of It's All Good! A place for down-to-earth conversations, practical mom tips, and big sister advice... and weekly reminders that God is always working things together for our good, even when we don't see it. This week, we're talking about all things postpartum! I've been very grateful to have a relatively great postpartum experience, so I thought it would be helpful to share some things I've put into play that have made it a little better/easier. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression throughout my life, I'm no stranger to mental health struggles, and many of these tips are things I had to learn the hard way, but I'm so thankful to get to share them now! Check out my ShopMy and Amazon Storefronts for the products I loved throughout postpartum, and all the products talked about in the episode are linked below! ShopMy: click here Amazon Storefront: click here PRODUCTS FROM THE EPISODE: Postpartum Diapers Peri Bottle Silverettes My FAVE nursing bras Nipple butter FAVORITE PJS EVER Cute matching sets: here, here, and here Follow me on socials! Instagram: @carolinewatkinscaudell TikTok: @carolinewatkinscaudell
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March 24 · 34 min
Pregnancy Was Hard. Here's What Helped.
Welcome to the second official episode of It's All Good! Today we're talking about all things pregnancy: what it looked like for me, what I struggled with, and what helped me through those struggles. This episode is full of practical tips that helped me get through a difficult but oh-so-worth-it pregnancy! Hope you love the episode and that it reminds you that it's all good, and that God is always working for our good, even when we can't see it. Here are the links to the various products I mentioned in the episode! Pregnancy Back & Bump pillow Pregnancy Leg pillow Heavy duty belly band that WORKS My beloved hammock

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