Momcozy Village - Together We Grow

Everyone has finances, but many of us aren’t sure where to begin with planning them. Now is the time to let go of any fear of numbers and start preparing for the future.In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Adrianna Adams, Head of Financial Planning at Domain Money.Together, they discuss the key steps moms should take now to secure their future and plan their finances effectively. The first and most critical step is to audit your finances in full. That means ingoings and outgoings, savings - everything needs to be accounted for, and you need a clear and honest picture of your finances before you can thoroughly plan. Secondly, what are your long-term and short-term goals? These may involve adding another child to your family or moving to a bigger place, but the main thing is to know what you're dealing with.Many moms also overlook estate planning, including drafting a will and appointing a power of attorney. This matters because parents want to make sure their children are cared for if anything happens to them.A common question parents have is: How much does it take to raise a baby? The answer isn’t simple because it depends on your personal situation. Adrianna says that understanding your finances and planning ahead are the best ways to figure out what you can afford when starting or growing your family.Overall, Adrianna believes it’s important to look at the big picture. Thinking about your ideal situation and planning backwards can help you feel more at ease and clear about your finances.Episode Highlights00:42 – What should expectant moms consider when looking at their finances?04:46 – What are some steps or considerations that moms overlook?06:45 –What is an estate plan?09:15 – How much does it actually cost to have a child?12:01 – It’s easy to be afraid of your finances if you don’t look at them.13:44 – It's important to realign your financial goals when you decide to have a family.15:25 – Having open and honest conversations about finances and work expectations is critical in any partnership.17:02 – Having a financial planner on board can help you a lot.18:58 – How far ahead should people start planning their finances?21:31 – There are lots of things moms can do to help reduce the amount of time they spend on their finances.24:19  – The three key steps moms can take away to help them control of their finances.About the Guest: Adrianna AdamsCleveland native Adrianna has spent her entire career empowering individuals through financial planning. Before joining Domain Money in 2023, she honed her expertise at NCA Financial Planners and Morgan Stanley. She is passionate about translating complex financial concepts into goal-oriented, personalized solutions. Adrianna received her Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning from the University of Akron.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramFeatured ProductsMomcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly WrapAdrianna AdamsDomain Money | LinkedInAbout 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? Please 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 Narrated by Abbe OpherMusic by Sokratis SeirlisInstagram: @koalakids.fm

At the beginning of a new year, many moms feel pressure to ‘bounce back’ physically and jump into a fitness routine they may not be ready for, or even want. Whether you’ve never exercised before or were running marathons prior to pregnancy, today’s guest is here to share how you can use movement to support your sleep, mood, and overall well-being—on your own terms, and in your own (sometimes non-linear) way.In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Rosie Stockley, founder of MAMAWELL, an online fitness platform that offers resources to women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.Together, Lalaina and Rosie unpack the myth of bouncing back to your pre-baby body. Rosie believes that this term is unhelpful to moms, as it denies the reality of the huge physical and emotional changes that happen during pregnancy and birth. She also explains how recovery and fitness can look very different from one mom to another. There are many variables—including birth type, physical characteristics, and other health or lifestyle factors—that influence how quickly or slowly realistic fitness goals can be achieved.One thing Rosie emphasizes is the power of starting small: pelvic floor exercises and walking are great places to begin if you’re able. Ultimately, the name of the game is slow, incremental progress—and a non-judgmental mindset. That last part is key. There will be days when you’re exhausted or facing higher demands and just can’t get a workout in. It’s all about giving yourself grace and trying another day.Episode Highlights00:42 – Why Rosie founded MAMAWELL.02:40 –Why ‘bounce back’ culture is so damaging to moms.05:11 –What is non-linear recovery?08:19 – Your body might not be ready for heavy exercise yet.10:17 – Non-judgment is the name of the game.14:46 – How does fitness interact with post-partum mental health?17:17 – A message to the moms who worked out a lot before having a baby.18:57 – Is it ever too late to start exercising?20:34 – What MAMAWELL offers.22:22 – Rosie’s final thoughts.About the Guest: Rosie StockleyRosie Stockley founded MAMAWELL to provide women with education and insight into their bodies in the pre- and postpartum period (and beyond), and the benefits that exercise can bring, both for strength and energy – mentally & physically.She runs classes and workshops & has online fitness programmes for both pregnancy and the postpartum period: The MAMAWELL Method. Her community on Instagram @mamawelluk are engaged daily – whether in live workouts, well-researched information, or conversation.Rosie is well known for her holistic, intelligent approach to training the body and addressing the individual needs of each woman. She writes extensively, speaks, and sits on panels that highlight the importance of fitness for mental health, the benefits of strength throughout pregnancy and beyond, and how to find balance and energy in our busy, multifaceted roles as women.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramFeatured ProductsMomcozy ChangeGo Baby StrollerRosie StockleyMAMAWELL | InstagramAbout 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?Please 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 Narrated by Abbe OpherMusic by Sokratis SeirlisInstagram: @koalakids.fm

Babies are…weird. They make funny noises and do things so strange that it can be alarming. So, how do you figure out if it's just a ‘baby glitch’ or a real medical emergency that requires an ER visit?In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Dr. Kailey Buller, a double board-certified emergency and family medicine specialist who has delivered hundreds of babies. Together, Lalaina and Dr. Buller discuss how to decide whether you should go to the hospital. For example, if a baby turns purple, is that an emergency? What if their breathing is labored, or if they’re making strange sounds? Dr. Buller believes that one key way to make a decision is to look for patterns. If your baby turns purple every time they feed, it's probably time to go to the ER. But if it's a one-off, it might not signal an emergency.The conversation also delves into the opposite scenario - the common situations that appear like emergencies, but are actually just part of life with an infant. Funny noises fall into this category, along with many other things that parents may mistake for emergency symptomsHowever, Dr. Buller’s main piece of advice is to trust your intuition. No one knows a baby better than their primary caregiver, and if you are worried, then it's worth going to the ER. If your doctor judges you, it's because they’ve forgotten that you don’t have all the information that they do.Episode Highlights01:21 – What is emergency medicine?02:03 –What counts as an emergency, and what is just a ‘baby glitch’?04:27 –The importance of a parent’s intuition when making medical decisions.05:35 – Dr. Buller’s advice to hesitant parents thinking about going to the ER.07:22 – What are some common ‘red-flag’ symptoms that parents should watch out for?10:37 – If a baby cries a lot, does that mean they might be unwell?14:02 –Cutting through the noise of society and the influence of in-laws on our decision-making.16:13 – What should parents consider when making decisions about medical care for their child?17:25 – The taboo of co-sleeping.19:38 – Should parents track things like feeds and wet diapers?22:28 –The more detailed you can be about your baby's condition, the better.25:55 – Dr. Buller’s final piece of advice for parents considering going to the ER.About the Guest: Dr. Kailey BullerDr. Kailey Buller is a double board–certified emergency and family medicine physician who has delivered hundreds of babies and raised two of her own. She combines medical expertise with lived experience to provide practical, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care for new parents.Through her book Surviving Tiny Humans and her teaching, Dr. Buller helps parents cut through the noise, ditch the guilt, and navigate the first year with honest, compassionate guidance—and a sense of humor rooted in real life.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramFeatured ProductsMomcozy Dreamlign Pregnancy PillowDr. Kailey BullerWebsite | Instagram | Surviving Tiny HumansResources Mentioned in the EpisodeER Flowchart (<1yr old)ER Worthy Issues (<1yr old)ER Flowchart (>1yr old)ER Worthy Issues (>1yr old)About 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. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com Narrated by Abbe OpherMusic by Sokratis SeirlisInstagram: @koalakids.fm

A new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amid the constant noise of daily life. But what does it really mean to live with intention, especially as a busy mom? And how do you start when time, energy, and mental space feel limited?In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary welcomes Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network. Katie has built a global platform featuring 22 meditation podcasts designed to support women through every stage of life, including motherhood, by helping them cultivate calm, clarity, and self-trust.Lalaina and Katie explore what intentional living looks like in everyday moments. They break down meditation in a practical, accessible way for moms who feel like they don’t have time. Katie emphasizes that meditation doesn’t require long periods of silence. It can be as simple as anchoring a few deep breaths or using a meaningful mantra during daily habits, such as brushing your teeth or washing dishes.The conversation also delves into choice and agency. Even when life feels overwhelming, Katie reminds listeners that we still have power, sometimes small but always meaningful. We can choose how we respond, what we prioritize, and how we show up for ourselves.At its core, this episode highlights the importance of carving out space to hear your inner voice, the one often drowned out by expectations, responsibilities, and cultural narratives around motherhood. Learning to listen is one step, and finding the courage to act on that inner knowing is another. Katie offers grounded, compassionate guidance for building that skill gently.Episode Highlights01:46 – What does it mean to live with intention?05:13 – How can moms quiet the noise in everyday life?08:11 – The challenge of acting on the inner voice.10:30 – How to practice listening to the inner voice and intuition.11:36 – Does culture tell moms they should be tired and have no time for themselves?16:41 – What is meditation?17:39 – Busting common meditation myths.18:16 – Making meditation easier by attaching it to a habit.19:20 – The power of guided meditation.21:41 – Practicing intention with very young children.24:50 – Katie’s golden rule: know yourself.About the Guest: Katie KristimsosThe Women’s Meditation Network emerged at a moment of profound transition in Katie’s life. After discovering she was pregnant with her second daughter, she realized that the podcast and business she had been building no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Amid the confusion and uncertainty that followed, she chose to slow down, listen inward, and create space for clarity. From that stillness, the Women’s Meditation Network—and her daughter—were born in 2018.Grounded, authentic, and intentionally imperfect, Katie has long used meditation as a practice for returning to herself and crafting a purposeful life. She is a mother to two remarkable daughters, a partner to a deeply soulful husband, and an animal lover so devoted that she refuses to harm even a small bug. Much of her insight has been shaped by her own experiences of pain and transformation, and her writing is driven by a desire to illuminate the shared threads of our human journey.Connect With UsMomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramFeatured ProductsMomcozy Mobile Flow M9 Breast PumpKatie KristimsosInstagramWomen’s Meditation NetworkWebsite | Meditate to Magic CourseAbout 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. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com Narrated by Abbe OpherMusic by Sokratis SeirlisInstagram: @koalakids.fm

We’ve had so many incredible guests on the show in 2025, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite moments from the year.Join host Lalaina Rabary for this special 2025 wrap-up episode, featuring standout clips from LION BABE’s Jillian Hervey, author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, and dad-fluencer Eric Taylor (dopedad_e).This year’s conversations have centered around powerful themes—body confidence, the mental load, and the loss of identity — and these moments reflect some of the most meaningful insights.Thank you for listening and supporting the show throughout 2025. We’ll be back in early 2026 with a series of special episodes to kick off your new year in the best way.Episode Highlights01:05 – Amanda Tice on modelling for Heidi Klum’s swimsuit line and body confidence.04:05  – Neha Ruch on making room for family life and pivoting her career.06:53 – Jillian Hervey on the shift in identity that comes with motherhood.08:55  – Dr. Morgan Cutlip on the mental load and equal relationships.12:01  – Eric Taylor on what a ‘dusty son’ is and how to help them heal.15:18 – Zoe Blaskey on building confidence in motherhood.Connect With Us:MomcozyWebsite | Facebook | YouTube | InstagramComplete List of Episodes Featured:Beyond the Bounce Back: Embracing Your Post-Baby Body with Amanda TicePressing Pause, Rising Stronger - The Liberating Power of Pausing Your Career with Neha RuchThe Identity Shift: Exploring Motherhood and Self with LION BABE’s Jillian HerveyAnyone Can Be a Dope Dad: Breaking Generational Curses with dopedad_eFinding Confidence in Modern Motherhood with Zoe BlaskeyAbout 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. Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com Narrated by Abbe OpherMusic by Sokratis SeirlisInstagram: @koalakids.fm