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Momtroversial

by Leeah Carter, Alyssa Crone and Tori Dwight

Welcome to Momtroversial—the unfiltered podcast where three military wives and moms get real about the chaos of motherhood. Join Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori as they spill the tea on tantrums, tough choices, and the stuff no one warns you about. From crunchy to scrunchy, we’ve got the laughs, the truths, and your back. Let's get Momtroversial!

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Episodes

  1. Tallow Balm Explained: Ingredients, Myths & Tips | Season 2 Ep. 12

    Is beef tallow actually good for your skin? James Giles, founder of True Origin Skincare, breaks down the ingredients, the myths, and how to apply tallow balm for real results. In this episode of Momtroversial, Alyssa and Leeah talk with James about his journey from searching for relief from an...

  2. Alyssa's Home Birth Story with Midwife Karen Pope, CNM | Season 2 Ep. 11

    Wondering what a home birth really looks like from the inside? Alyssa shares her home birth story with her husband Ryan, her mom Dianna, and midwife Karen Pope, CNM (Certified Nurse-Midwife). Hear how trust, communication, and informed consent shaped every decision, from the first signs of labor…

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  3. Postpartum After 3 Kids: Home Birth, Mastitis & Postpartum Anxiety | Season 2 Ep. 10

    ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode discusses personal experiences with home birth, mastitis, and postpartum mental health. Alyssa and Leeah are sharing what worked for them — this is not medical advice. Please consult your OB, midwife, or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation....

  4. Becoming a Mom for the First Time: Haddi Jean on Pregnancy, Birth & Life After | Season 2 Ep. 9

    Becoming a mom for the first time changes everything — and no one can fully prepare you for it. In this episode of Momtroversial, Alyssa sits down with guest Haddi Jean to talk through her journey into first-time motherhood: pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season that followed. Haddi Jean...

  5. Wine Terms, Good Manners & Raising Great Kids | Season 2 Ep. 8

    Ever wonder what wine tasting and parenting have in common? In this episode of Momtroversial, Alyssa sits down with Danielle Frank, author of A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, for a hilarious and honest conversation about raising good humans — manners, independence, resilience, and giving kids...

  6. Parental Control: Alyssa's Real Parents Talk Discipline & Boundaries

    Parental control just got literal. In this episode of Momtroversial, Alyssa sits down with her own parents to unpack how they raised her — and what they'd do differently. Together they break down the four recognized parenting styles, why authoritarian parenting is rarer than people assume, and…

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  7. Cost-Conscious Crunchy Mom: Grocery Shopping Secrets

    Groceries are getting more expensive every year — but eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank. In this episode of Momtroversial, Alyssa sits down with Carol Ann Kates, a lifelong grocery industry insider turned cookbook author, to break down exactly how to shop smarter, eat healthier, and...

  8. Inside the Ultrasound: Lauren Kimber on Fetal Development, Safety & the Case for Life

    In this episode of Momtroversial, host Alyssa sits down with Lauren Kimber, a certified sonographer, to break down the science behind ultrasounds — how the technology actually works, what's safe, and what every expecting parent should understand before their next scan. Lauren walks through the...

  9. Leaving Mormonism, Finding Herself: Audra Phelps' Story of Faith & Freedom | Season 2 Ep. 4

    In this episode of Momtroversial, host Alyssa sits down with Audra Phelps — founder of Mama Audra — to talk about leaving the Mormon church, rebuilding her identity from the ground up, and helping other women do the same. Audra opens up about the moment she began questioning long-held beliefs…

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  10. Vaccine Ingredients, Safety & Parental Rights: What Every Mom Should Know | Season 2 Ep. 3

    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode reflects personal opinions and research only. We are not medical professionals or licensed healthcare providers. This content is not medical advice — please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions for your family. In this episode of...

  11. The Vaccine Conversation No One Is Having (Part 2) | Season 2, Ep. 2

    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode represents personal opinions and lived experiences only. Nothing shared here constitutes medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding your child's health. Alyssa and Rachel are…

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  12. Empowering Parents to Make Informed Vaccine Decisions | Momtroversial Podcast

    ⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. Everything shared in this episode represents personal research and opinions only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions for your child. Are…

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  13. Ingredients, Mandates & Medical Freedom | Dr. Sam Sigoloff | Momtroversial

    ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed in this episode represents the personal opinions of the hosts and guest and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. What's actually in the COV!D v@ccin3 — and why does it matter for...

  14. Our Home Birth Plan: Midwives, Doulas & Ditching the Epidural | Momtroversial Podcast

    What does it actually take to choose a home birth — and feel truly ready for it? In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, Alyssa Crone sits down with her husband Ryan to walk through her full home birth journey. From processing her past hospital experiences to finding the right midwife,...

  15. Travel, Toddlers & Big Life Changes | Alyssa & Tori Catch Up | Momtroversial Podcast

    Life doesn't slow down when you're a mom — and Alyssa and Tori are proof. In this episode, they're catching up on everything: toddler chaos, family travel, health scares, and some seriously big life changes on the horizon. Tori is gearing up for a move to Mississippi, and the girls get into all…

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  16. We Left Our Careers to Raise Our Kids | Alyssa & Meghan Hobson on the SAHM Transition Nobody Talks About | Momtroversial

    Being a stay-at-home mom looks different than people think — and Alyssa and guest Meghan Hobson are here to tell the whole truth about it. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the emotional realities of stepping away from a career, navigating financial dependence, and finding your…

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  17. Raising Independent Kids | The Love & Logic Method Every Parent Needs to Know

    What if the secret to raising confident, independent kids wasn't about more rules — but smarter ones? In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, Tori and Leeah dig into the principles of Parenting with Love and Logic, breaking down how natural consequences, shared control, and empathy can...

  18. Mom Friendships Are Complicated | Parenting Styles, Hard Boundaries & Finding Your People

    Mom friendships hit different — and not always in the easy way. In this episode, Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori get real about one of motherhood's most underrated challenges: the relationships we build (and sometimes lose) along the way. They dig into what happens when your parenting styles don't match...

  19. From Public School to Homeschool | Real Moms on Fears, Curriculum & Childhood Development

    Have you ever thought about homeschooling but weren't sure where to start — or whether you were even cut out for it? In this episode of Momtroversial, Leeah Carter sits down with Alyssa Crone and Tori Dwight to share their honest, unfiltered journeys from public school to homeschool. From the…

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  20. J.E. Larson on the Valdor Series | Spoilers, Writing Process & Balancing Motherhood

    What happens when a mom sits down to write a fantasy world — and it actually becomes a series? We got to chat with the incredibly talented J.E. Larson, author of the Valdor Series, and this conversation did not disappoint. 🐉📚 Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori are joined by J.E. for a deep dive into the...

  21. Parenting Styles, Discipline & the Real Difference Between Punishment and Consequences

    Are you punishing your kids — or actually teaching them? Because there's a difference, and once you see it, you can't unsee it. In this episode, Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori get honest about one of the most debated topics in motherhood: parenting styles and discipline. They walk through the four main...

  22. Intentional Parenting: Styles, Emotional Intelligence & Raising Kids on Purpose

    📝 Description Are you parenting on purpose — or just on autopilot? In this episode, Alyssa and Tori get real about one of the most talked-about topics in the mom world: parenting styles. From authoritative to authoritarian to the ongoing gentle parenting debate, they break down what each style...

  23. 🎙️ Momtroversial Podcast: Raising Little Believers | Practical Faith Routines, Scripture, & Spiritual Resources for Christian Moms

    In this heartfelt episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone open up about one of the most beautiful and sometimes uncertain callings of Christian motherhood: nurturing a child's faith from the very beginning. Together, they explore what it looks like to weave scripture…

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  24. What Are We Reading? Parenting Books, Pregnancy Chaos & Real Mom Moments

    📝 Description Two pregnant ladies walk into a podcast... and one of them immediately burps on mic. Welcome to Momtroversial, where we keep it completely, unapologetically real. In this episode of Book Talk, Leeah (27 weeks pregnant and running on spite and solidarity) and Alyssa (18 weeks…

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  25. Baby Registry Essentials: Diapering, Bath Time & Newborn Gear Every Mom Needs PArt 2

    Building your baby registry doesn't have to be overwhelming — and your experienced mom friends are here to help. In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone break down the newborn gear that's actually worth it, from diaper creams and wipe brands to bath time...

  26. Your First Baby Registry!

    🎙️ Momtroversial Podcast: Your First Baby Registry! Feeling overwhelmed by the endless lists of baby gear you think you need? In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone cut through the noise and break down exactly what belongs on your baby registry — and what you can...

  27. Baby Advice!

    🍼 Baby Advice! Whether you're a brand-new mom trying to decode your baby's cues or a toddler mom wondering about preschool and independent play, this episode is packed with real, practical baby advice from moms who've been in the trenches. Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone sit down for an honest,...

  28. Baby Wearing

    🎙️ Momtroversial Podcast: Baby Wearing In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah and Alyssa get into all things baby wearing — the benefits, the carriers, the cultural roots, and the real-life moments that make it such a beloved part of so many parents' journeys. Whether you're a first-time...

  29. BOOOOOKS

    🎙️ BOOOOOKS In this fun and free-flowing episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Tori Dwight bring their signature blend of authenticity and humor as they dive into their current book recommendations, explore themes found in marriage and personal development literature, and geek out…

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  30. Pregnancy: Trimester by Trimester

    🎙️Pregnancy Trimester by Trimester In this honest and relatable episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter, Alyssa Crone, and Tori Dwight share their personal pregnancy experiences across all three trimesters, offering expecting mothers real talk on what to expect—and what might surprise you....

  31. Sexual Safety Part 2

    In this essential episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter, Alyssa Crone, and Tori Dwight continue their important conversation about sexual safety and consent, offering practical guidance for parents navigating these crucial topics with their children. This episode empowers parents to build...

  32. Adoption Option with Guest Donna Pope

    🎙️ Momtroversial Podcast: Adoption Option with Guest Donna Pope In this heartfelt and informative episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone welcome Donna Pope, an adoption expert and founder of Heart to Heart Adoptions, to explore the emotional, spiritual, and practical…

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  33. 2nd and 3rd Baby Registry

    🎙️ Momtroversial Podcast: 2nd and 3rd Baby Registry – What You Actually Need (And What You Don't) In this practical and honest episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone tackle a topic that experienced moms know all too well: creating a baby registry for your second or third...

  34. Episode 29 | Mawwwiage

    In this thought-provoking episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah and Alyssa dive into the often misunderstood and controversial topic of marriage and submission, guided by Ephesians 5:22–33. Together, they unpack what biblical submission truly means—and what it doesn’t. The conversation views...

  35. Episode 28 | Car Seat Safety

    In this episode of MomTroversial, hosts Leeah Carter and Alyssa Crone tackle one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in parenting: car seat safety. Alyssa shares eye-opening insights from a comprehensive car seat safety course, breaking down common mistakes many parents make...

  36. Episode 27 | Sexual Safety Pt. 1

    In this powerful and necessary episode of Momtroversial, hosts Alyssa and Tori take on one of the most important—and often uncomfortable—topics in modern parenting: sexual safety for children. ⚠️ Content Warning / Listener Note This episode includes discussion around child sexual safety,...

  37. Episode 26 | Book Talk

    In this episode of MomTroversial, the hosts Leeah and ALyssa blend their love of books with the realities of motherhood, exploring how literature can mirror real-life parenting challenges and personal growth. From venting about unfinished book series and brutal cliffhangers to uncovering…

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  38. Episode 25 | Alyssa's Birth Stories

    In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of Momtroversal, host Alyssa Croe shares the birth stories of her two daughters — two experiences that could not have been more different, yet shaped her motherhood journey in powerful ways. Joining her is guest and show producer Ryan, father to…

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  39. Episode 24 | Ella's Birth Story

    In this unforgettable episode of Momtroversial, host Leeah Carter shares the dramatic and empowering birth story of her daughter, Ella — who made her grand entrance in the backseat of the car on the way to the birth center. Leeah recounts the signs that labor was moving faster than expected, the...

  40. Episode 23 | Declan's Birth Story

    In this episode of Momtroversial, host Leeah Carter opens up about her birth story with her firstborn, Declan. She walks listeners through her surprisingly smooth pregnancy, the unexpected early signs of labor, and what it was like giving birth as both a mom and a labor & delivery nurse. Leeah...

  41. Episode 22 | Tori's Birth Story

    In this powerful episode of Momtroversial, Tori opens up about her deeply personal birth stories, sharing the emotional highs, unexpected challenges, and transformative moments that shaped her journey into motherhood. From navigating the intensity of labor to confronting medical complications…

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  42. Episode 21 | What is a Post Partum Doula? With Guest Margo Carr

    In this heart-centered episode of Mom Traversal, hosts Tori, Alyssa, and Leeah sit down with postpartum doula Margo to explore the emotional and physical realities of the postpartum period. Together, they unpack what true postpartum support looks like, how doulas can play a vital role in…

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  43. Episode 20 | L&D Part 2

    In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah, Alyssa and Tori dive deep into the complex realities of motherhood, labor, and delivery. They explore everything from the emotional toll of birth to the medical factors that influence outcomes — including preterm births, miscarriages, and…

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  44. Episode 19 | L&D Part 1

    In this episode of Momtroversial, the hosts explore the complexities of labor and delivery, diving deep into the realities of childbirth in today’s world. They discuss the importance of clean living, the rising rates of C-sections and maternal mortality in America, and the implications of…

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  45. Episode 18 | Retail Therapy

    In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Tori and Alyssa dive into the complexities of retail therapy and the unique spending habits of mothers. They explore the psychological side of shopping, how the mental load influences spending decisions, and why budgeting can sometimes feel impossible. The...

  46. Episode 17 | Book Talk

    In this episode of Momtroversial, the hosts take a break from the chaos of mom life and dive headfirst into the worlds of magic, rebellion, and romance. From dragon riders to fae courts, they share their current book obsessions and what makes these fantasy series the perfect escape for busy moms....

  47. Episode 16 | Clean Swaps: Wellness

    In this heartfelt episode of Momtroversial, the hosts explore the beautiful chaos of motherhood while diving into topics around clean swaps, wellness, and holistic health. From personal stories about medicine and children’s health to the emotional impact of reading and self-discovery, this…

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  48. Episode 15 | Clean Swaps: Home Edition

    In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, the hosts dive into their personal journeys with clean living at home, exploring safer alternatives for everyday cleaning products. From the limitations of the EWG app to the importance of doing your own research, they share candid insights on...

  49. Episode 14 | Catch Me UP!

    Episode 14 | Catch Me UP! In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, hosts Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori open up about their parenting wins and fails, proving that every parent experiences both triumphs and struggles. From celebrating milestones and setting boundaries to navigating solo parenting…

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  50. Episode 13 | Clean Swaps: Adults

    In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori open up about their clean living journeys—from the personal health concerns that first sparked their interest, to the everyday challenges of finding safe and effective alternatives for their families. 🌱 The conversation covers...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Momtroversial—the unfiltered podcast where three military wives and moms get real about the chaos of motherhood. Join Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori as they spill the tea on tantrums, tough choices, and the stuff no one warns you about. From crunchy to scrunchy, we’ve got the laughs, the truths, and your back. Let's get Momtroversial!

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Leeah Carter, Alyssa Crone and Tori Dwight

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Welcome to Momtroversial—the unfiltered podcast where three military wives and moms get real about the chaos of motherhood. Join Leeah, Alyssa, and Tori as they spill the tea on tantrums, tough choices, and the stuff no one warns you about. From crunchy to scrunchy, we’ve got the laughs, the...

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