When Millennials Become Moms

In this episode, Emily and Natasha talk about the overwhelm that can come with trying to live a less-toxic lifestyle and why they believe small, manageable changes matter most. They discuss how many products and ingredients kids and tweens are exposed to today, simple swaps they’ve made in their own homes, and the mindset shift that helps make healthier choices feel less intimidating. The episode also covers safer options for food storage, water, floss, sunscreen, and cooking without aluminum foil. Links:  Glass straw: https://amzn.to/4u6ieRs Glass Tupperware: https://amzn.to/4vgqdMQ Branch Basics Concentrate: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43307148 Aqua Tru - RO: https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=2541 Electroyltes: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4484276 Lezat Leggings: https://go.shopmy.us/p-58694218 Candle: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53708007 (USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY)  1:00 – The straw that helps you avoid wrinkles2:00 – Solara sunscreen3:30 – Got a question: “Toxins are overwhelming. How do you do it all?”4:50 – Girls today are putting 120 different ingredients on their bodies every day / tweens collecting products at younger ages6:30 – Glass Tupperware9:10 – Mountain Valley water and water choices12:00 – Avoiding PFAS and slowly making switches in your home14:00 – Floss and what to look for18:00 – Cooking without aluminum foil

Natasha opens up about being pregnant at 44 and the conversations women are often afraid to have out loud. From fertility, blood-work, and her Epstein-Barr to preparing for a fifth C-section, this episode dives into the realities of pregnancy over 40 with honesty, humor, and zero perfection. Natasha and Emily also discuss men’s fertility, supplements that have helped during pregnancy, awkward pregnancy symptoms no one talks about enough, and the criticism women still face for becoming moms later in life. Plus, the unexpected story of visiting a psychic while trying to conceive. Timecodes: 1:00 — Millennial Must Have of the Week 8:29 — True Botanicals glass lip oil 9:46 — Details of Natasha’s pregnancy and whether she conceived naturally 10:00 — How clearing her Epstein-Barr and improving her bloodwork helped 11:22 — Underwear for men and why that is important for fertility 16:00 — What happened when Natasha and Emily went to see a psychic about pregnancy 18:00 — This is going to be Natasha’s 5th C-section and details about that 20:00 — What supplements are helping during pregnancy 21:00 — Open conversations about poop 26:00 — Pregnant-over-40 celebrities and people giving them a hard time Links: -Suri ToothBrush https://go.shopmy.us/p-56577705 -Slate Flosser https://rstr.co/slateflosser/351 -Men’s underwear https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5122447 -Wenatal Magnesium wenatal.com/drorganicmommy -Emeterm Bracelets https://amzn.to/3PL2JjI

This week’s episode is a mix of pregnancy updates, parenting conversations, and a few honest rants. Natasha joins while very nauseous and shares what is actually helping her get through this pregnancy, including the bracelet she swears by and the foods she can currently tolerate. Emily and Natasha also dive into the judgment culture surrounding motherhood and social media, from the backlash around organic groceries to strangers having strong opinions about children they do not even know. They also explain why they choose not to publicly bash brands and instead focus on supporting companies they genuinely love. Plus, a few current millennial must-haves to kick things off. Brush - https://amzn.to/4cXcQed Sleeping Bag - https://go.shopmy.us/p-56393294 Notes: 1:50 – Millennial Must Haves Snow brush recommendation Non-toxic sleeping bag favorite 4:00 – Emily’s rant about losing followers when Natasha shares organic groceries Why do people call organic groceries “over the top,” but have no problem following influencers unboxing Hermès bags? The double standard around spending money on organic versus luxury items 6:00 – Natasha’s rant about people having strong opinions about your child when they do not actually know your child Parenting judgments from outsiders Why every child is different and parenting is not one-size-fits-all 8:30 – When did moms become so judgmental? Social media and comparison culture Feeling pressure to parent perfectly Why moms need to give each other more grace 10:00 – Why we don’t bash brands Focusing on supporting brands we genuinely love Why publicly tearing companies down is not our style Choosing to amplify businesses that are trying to do better 13:00 – Natasha’s nausea bracelet is saving her pregnancy right now What’s helping her get through the nausea Small things making a big difference during pregnancy 16:00 – What Natasha is eating during pregnancy Current cravings and safe foods What she can actually tolerate right now while feeling sick

This episode covers a mix of personal updates and practical parenting strategies. Natasha shares her pregnancy news and how she approached telling her kids, followed by a thoughtful conversation about what it looks like to introduce a new baby to tweens and teens. The episode then shifts into a deep dive on allowance…when to start, how much to give, and how to use it as a tool to teach kids about saving, spending, and giving. We also break down why chores and responsibilities aren’t tied to payment, and how to build long-term financial habits without starting too early. Links: Kora Organic - https://go.shopmy.us/p-53092243 Illia Lip Sparkle - https://go.shopmy.us/p-55488891 Responsibilities by age:  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a51491eb078698212f7b1e0/t/67c5ba65630b751a0c3b7f3a/1741011558483/DOM+-+Fostering+Responsibility.pdf Timecodes: 0:35 – Millennial Finds of the Week 2:00 – Natasha’s pregnancy 4:30 – How Natasha told her kids about her pregnancy 6:30 – Tweens and teens having baby siblings 7:30 – All about allowance: answering your questions 10:30 – Teaching kids to save money or give to charitable donations 11:00 – How much is appropriate to give? 13:30 – Why I don’t pay for responsibilities or chores 15:00 – When to start allowance 17:00 – Why you don’t want to start giving allowance too soon

In Part 2, Dr. Kari Nadeau breaks down the biggest everyday sources of microplastic exposure, including clothing, kitchen habits, and hidden household contributors most people overlook. She shares where to start if you feel overwhelmed, what actually makes a difference, and the simple swaps and habits that can help reduce exposure for your family right away. Listen to part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbhqL7MYCSk 0:30 - What are the top five things people are exposed to in daily life that contribute most to microplastics? 1:34 - Plastics in our clothing 3:34 - Where to start with clothing if you feel overwhelmed 8:34 - Hidden sources of microplastics 9:34 - What it really means when companies say “dishwasher safe” 12:34 - What can people do to reduce plastic consumption? Does kimchi actually help? 15:34 - How drying your clothes could be impacting your plastic exposure 17:34 - The return on investment when not buying plastic 20:34 - Problems with plasmapheresis 22:34 - What is the biggest exposure source? 23:34 - What is the most important kitchen swap? 24:04 - One habit you would change immediately and the best first step for families Links 18:34 - Podcast on plastics in restaurants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHMg-w9QcQ 19:34 - Glass lined coffee mug - https://wyldr.com/product/duun-tumblers/?attribute_pa_color=coal