Momcozy Village - Together We Grow

About Momcozy Village - Together We Grow

Welcome to the Momcozy Village - Together We Grow. Dive into candid conversations with host Natalie Gouché, alongside maternity experts and remarkable moms. Together, we'll explore the highs and lows of motherhood and uncover new possibilities for personal growth. In each episode, you'll have the opportunity to hear practical parenting tips tailored to your needs, inspiring mom stories, and receive essential tips on self-care and personal development. Discover how to thrive while nurturing both your baby and yourself in our community. Raise a child, nurture yourself. Embark on this journey of support, connection, joy, and self-discovery with us!

Publisher

Momcozy

Category

kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Aug 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 53 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   The Hormone Guide Every Expecting and New Mom Needs, with Dr. Kate Hom

   Hormones change dramatically during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These shifts can be surprising and affect both physical and mental health. But they don’t have to catch moms off guard; helpful information and support are available. In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, Natalie Gouché talks with Dr. Kate Hom, an OB-GYN and co-founder of Mone Wellness, an app that supports moms throughout the postpartum period. Dr. Kate describes pregnancy as a “hormonal cascade,” with each trimester bringing different changes that affect moms in many ways. Symptoms such as nausea and mood changes may ease from the first to the second trimester as hormones stabilize, while the well-known pregnancy glow may appear. During the postpartum period, estrogen and progesterone drop sharply within 24 to 48 hours after birth, which can contribute to emotional overwhelm and brain fog. Once the baby arrives, sleep deprivation, hunger, and environmental factors can also affect blood sugar levels, cortisol levels, and other chemicals in the body. Breastfeeding brings another major hormonal shift. Prolactin supports milk production while suppressing ovulation, and oxytocin helps strengthen the bond between mom and baby. If a mom feels overwhelmed, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale can help identify whether she may benefit from further support or treatment. Episode Highlights 01:26 – How hormones change across trimesters. 04:20 – The misunderstood parts of pregnancy hormones. 06:03 – How hormones change after birth. 08:04 – What is ‘normal’ when it comes to hormones? 09:45 – Breastfeeding and hormones. 12:44 – The similarities between menopause and postpartum. 15:37 – Where moms can get help if they’re struggling. 19:51 – Dr. Kate’s final thoughts. About the Guest: Dr. Kate Hom Dr. Katherine "Kate" Hom, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of Mone Wellness, a San Diego-based startup whose app supports new mothers through the "fourth trimester" (the first 12 weeks postpartum). She practices at UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) and positions herself as a bridge between conventional obstetric medicine and holistic, integrative women's health care. Connect With Us Momcozy Website (https://momcozy.com/pages/brand-day?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=taraclark&utm_campaign=26BD) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momcozy) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@momcozy) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momcozy/) Dr. Kate Hom Mone Wellness (https://www.monewellness.com/) About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Natalie Gouché, 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? Subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving a five-star review. It helps us grow the village and support more moms. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com (https://koalatots.supercast.com/) Narrated by Abbe Opher Music by Sokratis Seirlis Instagram: @koalakids.fm (http://koalakids.fm/)

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   5 Oct 2026

   Mommy's Not an Octopus: Mental Load 101 for Kids

   Every mom knows what it feels like to juggle so many things at once that two arms hardly seem enough. But trying to do it all can take a toll. So, what can help moms feel seen and supported? In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, Natalie Gouché chats with Emily Busby, author of Mommy’s Not an Octopus, a children’s book that teaches kids that moms can’t do it all. The book grew out of an ordinary family moment: a hectic dinner party where Emily was juggling several things at once. When her kids started calling out requests, her husband told them, “Give your mom a second. She’s not an octopus.” Just like that, an idea and a new Busby family saying were born. As a college athlete, Emily became used to doing it all: studying, practicing, and competing. However, she realized that bringing the same mindset to motherhood led to burnout and anxiety. One of the book’s most powerful lessons is that kids can help their moms, and that helping can become something positive, like a game or an activity to do together. Young children may take a while to learn tasks such as unloading the dishwasher or folding clothes, but teaching them to pitch in gives them valuable, foundational skills while helping moms manage the day-to-day load. Like all moms, Emily sometimes needs a moment to herself to catch her breath during a busy day. Mommy’s Not an Octopus encourages kids to give Mom the space to pause and recharge. After all, moms may have unlimited love, but they don’t have unlimited energy. Episode Highlights 01:00 – Why Emily wrote Mommy’s Not an Octopus. 02:28 – What the book is about. 04:16 – How Emily’s athletic training played a role in her approach to motherhood. 08:08 – How boundaries are discussed in the book. 11:02 – How the book has changed Emily’s kids. 13:05 – People-pleasing and boundaries. 15:58 – Ways to involve kids in day-to-day activities. 18:01 – Emily’s final thoughts. About the Guest: Emily Busby Emily Busby is a mom of two adventurous girls, a wife, a corporate professional, and the owner of EJL Designs, her creative small business. One evening, amid the usual dinnertime bustle of clanging dishes, questions from every direction, and a little chaos, her husband exclaimed, “Mommy is not an octopus!” Her oldest burst into laughter, and just like that, the idea for the book was born. Emily hopes Mommy’s Not an Octopus brings smiles to busy families everywhere and reminds parents that doing their best is more than enough, even without eight arms. Connect With Us Momcozy Website (https://momcozy.com/?utm_source=Pod-EP25&utm_medium=contents&utm_campaign=Pod-EP25) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momcozy) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@momcozy) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momcozy/) Emily Busby Website (https://mommysnotanoctopus.com/) About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Natalie Gouché, 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? 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. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com (https://koalatots.supercast.com/) Narrated by Abbe Opher Music by Sokratis Seirlis Instagram: @koalakids.fm (http://koalakids.fm/)

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   21 Sept 2026

   You Will Always Be You: Navigating the Mom Identity Shift with Tara Clark

   Identity is something that moms sometimes don’t really think about until they bring a baby into the world. After that, many find they struggle with who they are and start to wonder—am I just a mom now? In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, Natalie Gouché talks with Tara Clark, an author, content creator, and founder of Modern Mom Probs. Tara has grown her online community into a powerful platform with a huge social media presence, a podcast, and a book. Before becoming a mom, Tara worked in television as the social media face of Nickelodeon. But when she stepped back from work to care for her son, Jack, she began to worry that she had lost part of herself. Tara isn’t alone: hundreds of moms in her community share the same feeling. Tara recommends two ways to reconnect with yourself. The first is to do more of what you love, whether that means getting your nails done or simply taking a walk alone after dinner. She says that the more you focus on what makes you who you are, the more you’ll rediscover the parts of yourself you may not have had time for lately. Second, find a community. If you don’t have a village around you, it’s important for your well-being to find people who can support you and help you reconnect with yourself. Tara’s message is clear: you can always rediscover yourself, even if the person you find is different from who you were before. Episode Highlights 01:07 – Tara’s Nickelodeon life before having a baby. 02:15 – How Modern Mom Probs was born. 04:06 – How Tara experiences “mom identity.” 08:36 – How identity shifts through the seasons of motherhood. 11:25 –  Stories from the Modern Mom Probs community. 17:52 – Tara’s parting advice for moms struggling with identity. About the Guest: Tara Clark Tara Clark is an author, speaker, content creator, podcaster, and founder of Modern Mom Probs. After becoming a mom, she noticed there was no honest online space for moms to connect, so she launched her Instagram account in 2017. Since then, she has built a strong community and become known as a funny, trusted voice in parenting. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Today, Motherly, Parents.com, Scary Mommy, Romper, and Yahoo Life. Tara is the author of Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers and the founder of Modern Mom Style Box, a clothing rental subscription for busy moms. She also hosts the Modern Mom Probs podcast, where she explores solutions to modern motherhood challenges with medical experts, therapists, popular content creators, and best-selling authors. Connect With Us Momcozy Website (https://momcozy.com/pages/brand-day?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=taraclark&utm_campaign=26BD) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momcozy) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@momcozy) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momcozy/) Tara Clark Website | (https://taraclark.co/) Podcast | (https://bleav.com/shows/modern-mom-probs/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/modernmomprobs) About the Momcozy Mom, and More Campaign This year, Momcozy Brand Day introduces Mom, and More—a campaign built on a simple belief: motherhood doesn’t replace who a woman already is; it expands her. Through real stories, community conversations, and support across body, time, emotion, and identity, Momcozy is celebrating everything motherhood adds—and creating more room for moms to keep growing, dreaming, and becoming. Because she is never only one thing. She is Mom, and More. Now through October 14, become a Momcozy Member for a chance to win a Mom and More Gift Box filled with motherhood essentials, valued at $350. About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Natalie Gouché, 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? Subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving a five-star review. It helps us grow the village and support more moms. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com (https://koalatots.supercast.com/) Narrated by Abbe Opher Music by Sokratis Seirlis Instagram: @koalakids.fm (http://koalakids.fm/)

Inside a recent episode

Love is Not Measured in Ounces of Milk: An Introduction to Breastfeeding

Published 21 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, like in that first few days or week, very common thing is nipple pain. And so simple word of wisdom don't accept pain. Yes, thank you. You know, people think, oh, it's supposed to be painful. I'll just stick through it. I've seen people stick through it way too long. No, sore is okay. Pain is not. And so the difference is sore is like, ooh, I feel that. It's a little bit sensitive. That's fine. Pain is like, I'm going to my teeth. I'm tears are coming down my face, but I will do this. No, no, no, it's not good, because I tell people like, if you're having pain, the baby's not latching, right? […]

Who has been a guest on Momcozy Village - Together We Grow

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Colette Wiseman
• Victoria 'Midwife Vic' Holyoak
• Amy Beckstead
• Connie Ditto
• Rebekka Wall

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

10,904,550

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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