Millennial Moms
Join friends, Olani Allen and Tori Mastropole, as they navigate the pregnancy, parenting, and everything in between. Through candid conversations and the occasional guest, Olani and Tori will discuss everything from the beautiful moments to the hard sh*t that comes with pregnancy and parenting. Tune in every Wednesday to hear the millennial take on all things pregnancy.
Episodes
88 episodes
Thank You For Listening
Olani shares her thanks to all the listeners and gives an update on why the podcast will no longer be available after January. No new episodes will be released after episode 86 : ( Episodes will be available to listen to until January 10, 2025....
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Episode 87
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4:13
Ep. 86: Our Final Episode
Join Olani and Tori as they close out their last episode. Tori talks about the transition from being a mom of one to being a mom of two. Olani catches up on family life and how her toddlers mood shifts have an impact on her mental well-being. F...
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Episode 86
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35:55
Ep. 85: Tori's Birth Story (for Baby Two)
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about Tori’s birth story! Baby number two has finally arrived and Tori discusses how this birth was completely different from her first delivery. Olani and Tori did share news that the podcast will be coming to ...
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Episode 85
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41:38
Ep. 84: Advocating For Your Child & People Pleasing
Join Olani as she catches you up on life lately. She talks about how everyone in the house was sick and how she has recently been advocating for her son. Olani closes with people-pleasing and how silly it is that she and others are too afraid t...
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Episode 84
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18:24
Ep. 83: Tori’s Hospital Bag & Other Preparations for Baby Two
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about what Tori is packing in her hospital bag as a second time mom and if she is feeling more or less prepared! They also discuss Tori being ready for this baby to vacate, what her plan is for when baby comes, ...
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Episode 83
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28:42
Ep. 82: Napping is Hard
Join Olani and Tori as they catch up this week on pacifiers and nap time! Olani talks about how it’s going with dropping the pacifier cold turkey. She also shares her struggles with dropping from two naps to one nap per day. Spoiler alert: thin...
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Episode 82
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33:56
Ep. 81: Goodbye Pacifiers, Potty Training Update, and the Rise of "No"
Join Olani and Tori as they update you on life lately! Olani covers the abrupt and surprising reason why they have to end the use of pacifiers. She also talks about three grueling days of car trips. Tori gives us an update on how the three day ...
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Episode 81
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47:32
Ep. 80: Luca Turns Two
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about Luca turning two! Tori also catches us up on potty training and Luca’s involvement with Baby 2. They also discuss choosing a baby name before the baby is born and worrying the name not being “right” once t...
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Episode 80
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31:17
Ep. 79: Charging For Playdates
Join Olani and Tori as they discuss the topic of charging for playdates! Would you ever charge for a playdate? They talk about what they might charge for during a playdate. In Olani's random question of the week, Olympic dreams get brought into...
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Episode 79
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30:35
Ep. 78: Tori's Third Trimester Catch-Up
Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on Tori’s pregnancy. Olani talks about her new struggle with post-breastfed boobs and her pre-pregnancy bras. Tori dives into how the second pregnancy has been harder for her than her first pregnancy! Follow...
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Episode 78
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36:16
Ep. 77: Olani's Trip to The States
Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on Olani’s trip to the U.S. This is the first time Olani has been back in three years. The trip was packed with firsts for her little one - first flight, first wedding, first haircut, first ice cream! Tori a...
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Episode 77
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34:11
Ep. 76: Tips for Baby’s First Flight
Join Olani as she does a deep dive on how to travel with a baby on a plane! Hear about going through security with formula, breastmilk, and baby food. Learn what in-flight “amenities” airlines offer to babies. Wondering what to pack in your car...
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Episode 76
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27:26
Ep. 75: The Current Positives in Life
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about the positives in their lives! They have spent enough time with their struggles, and want to remind themselves that there is still so much good going on in life, even when parenting is tough. Follow a...
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Episode 75
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30:41
Ep. 74: Am I Alone In My Struggles?
Join Olani and Tori as they discuss their current struggles. Tori wasn't expecting to hit a snag in a certain stage of potty training. Olani is struggling to check items off of her never-ending to-do list, even though she's working on it ...
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Episode 74
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29:14
Ep. 73: First Solo Trip as a Mom
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about what it’s like to take a trip without your baby for the first time. Olani went on a girls weekend trip - her first trip away from her 14 month old baby! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast f...
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Episode 73
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26:20
Ep. 72: Another ER Visit With No Answers
Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on a crazy week. Olani is tired of taking her son to the ER, and never feels like she leaves knowing how to help her child. The gals discuss how financially different the ER is in each of their situations. F...
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Episode 72
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41:41
Ep. 71: Preparing Your Child For a New Baby
Join Olani and Tori as they discuss getting your child prepared for a new baby. The gals talk tips and tricks, so if you’re expecting, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Stick around until the end of the episode and you will get four an...
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Episode 71
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37:21
Ep. 70: Baby Sprinkle
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about a baby sprinkle (a baby shower for a second baby!) It turns out a sprinkle can be controversial?! They provide some ideas for what to get expectant parents for a second baby. Each episode ends with a rando...
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Episode 70
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41:18
Ep. 69: Balancing Safety and Anxiety
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about keeping their children safe. They talk about how to teach their children about being safe without causing anxiety - come for discussion on this topic, not answers. Why is being a parent so hard? Follow alo...
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Episode 69
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48:54
Ep. 68: Tori is Pregnant!
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about Tori’s big news! They talk about how she told her husband, how the dogs are taking the news, names, and how this pregnancy has been different from her first child, and more. Follow along on Instagram @mill...
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Episode 68
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38:43
Ep. 67: Old School Parenting & BIG News
Join Olani and Tori as they discuss an article on “old school parenting.” Get Olani’s hot take people who say their favorite season is summer. And be sure to stick around for the last ten minutes of the episode for some big news! Follow along o...
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Episode 67
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58:02
Ep. 66: Tantrums
Join Olani and Tori as they discuss tantrums. What kinds of tantrums are their kids throwing? How do they resolve them? Olani talks about a short family trip to start, and to end the episode, the gals talk about the shows they are currently wat...
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Episode 66
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48:33
Ep. 65: The End of a Breastfeeding Era
Join Olani and Tori as they talk about the end of an era. Olani has concluded her breastfeeding journey after a year and the gals discuss all the emotions that come with it. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the mom...
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Episode 65
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44:24
Ep. 64: Quick Catch Up With Olani
Join Olani this week for a quick 15 minute episode as she catches you up on life lately. Mom and baby were sick last week and Olani talks about how hard it is to dig yourself out of the hole that you get into when you have a sick child. She als...
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Episode 64
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15:15
Ep. 63: Solo Parenting, Birthdays, and More Sickness
Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on the last week. Olani tells us her husband has been away with work for five weeks, and they discuss the difficulties of solo parenting. You will also hear about birthdays and Olani's little one being sick ...
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Episode 63
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30:01