Milk & Mayhem Podcast

Montessori 101: Raising Independent Kids

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson introduce the Montessori method: its history, five core principles (respect for the child, the absorbent mind, prepared environment, freedom within limits, and practical life), and practical ways to set a child-centered home — floor beds, child-sized furniture, limited toys, observing more and directing less.
The episode also includes personal updates: a successful first rock show for dad, pregnancy and postpartum notes, baby-led weaning, container-less play, and how Montessori ideas are being applied at home. A concise, friendly primer for parents curious about Montessori.
 
Curious about Brainphase? Check out their video here!
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Interested in Montessori Literature? Heres our top picks!
https://a.co/d/4YgVC4l
https://a.co/d/7OhZHoe
https://a.co/d/eOCgs2r
 
 

Nap Traps & Holiday Takeover: Pregnancy, Boundaries, and Babies

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson share pregnancy and baby updates, recount a redeemed Friendsgiving, and dive into nap trapping, carrier naps, and how to take up space during the holidays.
They discuss the science and benefits of responsive care and contact naps, setting boundaries as priorities shift, changing relationships, and tease a Montessori-focused next episode.
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Sick Holidays & Sleep Deprivation: Surviving Baby's First Cold

Hosts Gabrielle and Adrianne share candid holiday parenting stories: dealing with a baby's first cold, sleepless nights, and practical tips like boogie wipes, vapor rub, and humidifier care.
They also discuss seasonal mood support, supplement vs. SSRI choices, fertility-tracking tech, pelvic floor care, and tease a deep dive into nap-trapping and taking up space next episode.
Disclaimer: We did NOT actually talk about what we intended, but really enjoyed our time with you this week. We'll circle back next episode!
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Registry Realities Final Thoughts & Baby-Led Weaning

Welcome back, Mayhem Mommies! This week Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson walk through some of their final thoughts from their last episode. They chat about changing bodies and self-perception along with a brief introduction into baby-led weaning and some of their thoughts on their approach to child nutrition.
This episode offers honest, down-to-earth advice to help expectant parents manage their nutrition approaches, avoid wasteful buys, and choose items that fit their lifestyle.
 
Links from the pod:
The Fresh Test glucose test for gestational diabetes screening (void of unnecessary additives):
https://thefreshtest.com/collections/patients
Calm magnesium powder mix to help with leg cramps: https://a.co/d/jkrqWt7
Comfy Cotton Maternity Nursing Bra:
https://a.co/d/01GOeEG
Lifevac:
https://life-vac-us.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23300991979&gbraid=0AAAABBf911utkaJbHZqDqGpVyUzZFGJQH
Baby Led Weaning book:
https://a.co/d/4Z1DdgU
Facebook group: Baby Led Weaning For Beginners Recipes and Tips: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Lt6vYFizt/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Helpful app: Solid Starts: Baby First Foods: search foods to learn how to serve them to baby by age and/or ability:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/solid-starts-baby-first-foods/id1564189151
Other books that explain nutrition and/or baby led weaning: 
Real Food for Pregnancy:
https://a.co/d/1fjZ93h
The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care: https://a.co/d/hwlQzTP
Super Nutrition for Babies book: https://a.co/d/2RTAkRU
Born to Eat book: https://a.co/d/7XKIh9Y
 
Article: Will burping, pausing for 'rest and digest', or holding upright after feeds make your baby more settled?: https://possumssleepprogram.com/when-baby-cries-a-lot/1-does-your-baby-have-a-medical-condition-or-gut-problem/will-burping-pausing-for-rest-and-digest-or-holding-upright-after-feeds-make-your-baby-more-settled
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Registry Reality: Baby Products You Really Need (and the Ones You Don't)

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson walk through their personal experiences with baby gear — what belonged on their registries, what sat unused, and practical tips for picking tools that actually help. They cover breast pumps and insurance, bottle cleaning, carriers and wraps, teethers, postpartum care, and sleep setups.
This episode offers honest, down-to-earth advice to help expectant parents visualize daily routines, avoid wasteful buys, and choose items that fit their lifestyle.
Episode 9 links:
Website for getting breast pump through insurance (Adrianne used the rechargeable Spectra S1 Plus)
https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/
 
haakaa ladybug milk collector
https://a.co/d/8cmS44c
Teether with bristles
https://a.co/d/fLWgW9h
Ergobaby embrace newborn baby carrier
https://a.co/d/0V4WzuM
Tactical baby gear carrier
https://a.co/d/5UXuI8N
Oogiebear baby nose and ear cleaner
https://a.co/d/0JAeUA7
Baby electric nail trimmer
https://a.co/d/2i05Rx5
Stokke tripp trapp high chair (Adrianne found hers for much cheaper on Facebook marketplace)
https://a.co/d/brgTJyp
Hiccapop OmniBoost baby travel chair
https://a.co/d/g65Wbao
Baby Trend Expedition Jogger stroller with infant carseat
https://a.co/d/jksupl9
Motherlove breastfeeding nipple cream
https://a.co/d/hMN0UVj
Earth Mama belly oil (Adrianne used postpartum)
https://a.co/d/j6st4a4
Frida postpartum kit
https://a.co/d/6XYllX2
Depend silhouette underwear
https://a.co/d/9uuSjnn
Yoni steam herbs
https://www.midwifecourtney.com/vaginal-steam-herbs
 
Safe Sleep Seven cospleeping guidelines:
https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven/
 
Biologically Normal Infant & Toddler Sleep Facebook group for cosleeping support (based on Dr. James McKenna’s concept of Breastsleeping and the belief that babies have been programmed by thousands of years of evolution to expect sleep next to their mothers, and that this can and should be done safely)
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19uw58KVLr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Cosleeping Instagram accounts:@cosleepy@happycosleeper
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Episode 8: Wing It — Dopplers, Doulas & Holiday Dilemmas

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson ‘wing’ episode eight with candid updates on baby developmental leaps, a delayed sonogram, and the emotional thrill of finding a fetal heartbeat with a home Doppler.
The conversation moves through mom meetups, holiday and parenting values, practical home remedies like grounding sheets and vitamin D, and honest takes on consumer products and medical studies.
They close with real breastfeeding and sleep-talk: Thompson method notes, the five S’s for soothing, carrier naps, pacifier/use debates, silverette tips, and encouragement for new parents navigating unpredictable early months.
 
Products mentioned in Pod:
silverettes
https://a.co/d/efqCCbk
Grounding sheets
https://a.co/d/g2Tstkw
 
 

Sonogram Nerves & Maternity Swagger: Week 18 Confessions

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson share candid pregnancy and parenting updates — from Gabrielle’s 18‑week sonogram anxiety and placenta questions to maternity fashion and strange pregnancy dreams. Adrianne breaks down her baby’s current Wonder Weeks leap, fussiness and separation awareness, and they both discuss postpartum isolation, work‑life shifts, community support, and real Reddit stories.
 
This episode offers honest, reassuring conversation for new parents and those navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and early parenthood.
 
Links & More
Favorite maternity leggings:
https://a.co/d/2LuhD8h
Maternity Skirt pick:
https://a.co/d/7Gpdcse
Best Mattress topper:
https://a.co/d/40ERJd7
Apps mentioned
https://thewonderweeks.com/the-wonder-weeks-app
 
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Spooky Season & Baby Brain: Mayhem Mommies Edition

In Episode 6 of the Mayhem Mommies podcast, the hosts wrap up their two-part series on breaking generational patterns and switch to a Halloween-themed palate cleanser. They share personal updates about pregnancy, sleep regressions, and baby brain, then dive into eerie parent stories from Reddit — including hacked baby monitors, children claiming past-life memories, and a ghost obsessed with a nursery. The episode mixes spooky tales with candid parenting reflections and tips for handling sleep and emotional changes.

Relationship Over Rules: Attachment, Books & Real Parenting Talk

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson continue part two of their series on breaking generational patterns, discussing books like Hold On to Your Kids, Secure Attachment and The Nurture Revolution. They share personal experiences, practical strategies for responsive parenting, and the importance of prioritizing the parent–child relationship.
The episode includes a clear overview of attachment styles, tips on co-regulation and setting boundaries, and reflections on how relationships, therapy, and social media shape parenting choices and family dynamics.

Hold On to Your Kids: Reclaiming Connection in a Peer-Driven World

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson explore attachment theory and breaking generational patterns in parenting, drawing on books like Hold On to Your Kids, The Nurture Revolution, and The Discontented Baby. They discuss infancy, secure attachment, practical ways to reconnect with children, and the importance of self-care for parents.
The episode also covers setting boundaries with grandparents, real-life examples from Reddit, and hopes for a multi-part series offering actionable insights and personal stories to help families build healthier relationships.
 
If you'd like to follow along with the books mentioned in this episode..
The continuum concept
https://a.co/d/eB7MHBA
Hold onto your Kids
https://a.co/d/9LshXws
The discontented baby
https://a.co/d/8CjAZWc
Secure Attachments
https://a.co/d/a3EdAan
 
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