Milk & Mayhem Podcast

Episode 19 features Blake Erickson discussing the father's role in early attachment, practical fatherly advice for new dads, and how to support bonding without replacing the mother. Topics include hypnobirthing, emotional regulation, sleep strategies, and gear that helps dads connect, like the tactical baby carrier.
Through personal stories about first date nights, moving with a newborn, and everyday routines, Blake and Adrianne share concrete tips on communication, playful bonding, and self-care to stay calm and present during the intense early months.
 
Mentioned links
https://tacticalbabygear.com/products/tactical-baby-carrier
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Episode 18 of Milk and Mayhem explores why babies often cry more with mom, diving into co‑regulation, attachment, and emotional safety. Hosts share personal stories about nanny transitions, nesting updates, and practical strategies to help infants feel secure.
This episode offers reassurance for parents, explains how babies check in with caregivers, and suggests gentle approaches for building trust and teaching self‑soothing over time.
 
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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson explore nervous-system awareness for moms feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed. They explain core concepts like window of tolerance, emotional granularity, cognitive reappraisal, self-soothing, co-regulation, and affect labeling. plus a list of common signs of dysregulation.
The episode offers practical, easy-to-use strategies: breathing and grounding techniques, lowering your voice, adjusting expectations, prioritizing sleep, hydration and snacks, asking for help, using soothing music or nature, journaling, and narrating steps in the moment. They also explain why modeling regulation matters for children and how repair and co-regulation teach emotional resilience.
 
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Gentle Stream Water Sounds
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSR9IJviGbst?si=G_KSyuNnRL-gRGI98nmN_w&pi=yRZBhJyUTZ-9L
Dreamy Forest Music https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdzGIPNRTvyN?si=XpC4hvapQAWXZFSRTR_mKQ&pi=nyk0-jw7SmmSz
The Nurture Revolution book: Grow Your Baby’s Brain and Transform their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting
https://a.co/d/bdKeeas
 
 

Episode 16 of Milk & Mayhem covers Newborn 101 with hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson, offering a clear, friendly guide to the first days and weeks with a newborn.
Topics include the first 24 hours, meconium and diaper care, umbilical cord and delayed clamping, bathing and swaddling techniques, newborn sleep cues, breastfeeding basics and cluster feeding, introducing solids and watching for reactions, and practical postpartum tips like setting up stations and pet prep.
Short, actionable tips and lived-experience advice help new parents prepare, rest, and respond confidently in those early, hazy days.
 
Notable links for the episode:
Blankets for swaddling 
https://a.co/d/1HmNdIp
 
Coconut oil 
https://a.co/d/eAi3s0Y
 
Earth Mama diaper balm 
https://a.co/d/34VNq0t
 
CeraVe healing ointment 
https://a.co/d/11Vci0e
 
Bird Song Botanicals herbal cord care powder 
https://a.co/d/dJXacDr
 
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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson map the hero's journey onto motherhood, from the call to adventure of pregnancy through trials like breastfeeding, sleep struggles, identity shifts, and the return with new wisdom.
They emphasize preparation, trusting intuition, seeking community, setting boundaries, and the biological brain changes that heighten maternal perception.
The episode encourages mothers to take time to integrate their experience, ask for support, and share honest stories without judgment.
 
Links from the show
Ted talk: How the brain changes of motherhood help human survival
https://youtu.be/NRRBbmQUs3w?si=PJ6uomwIGxDL6zlh
 
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Hosts Gabrielle and Adrianne share pregnancy updates, health scares, and candid reflections on postpartum burnout. They discuss finding a part-time nanny, restructuring schedules, and practical ways to protect mom time.
The episode also covers realistic New Year’s resolutions for moms—habit stacking, quarterly check-ins, self-care rituals like exercise and journaling, and quick tips from Reddit on small, buildable goals.
 
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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!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1540882343886434
 
Interested in Montessori Literature? Heres our top picks!
https://a.co/d/4YgVC4l
https://a.co/d/7OhZHoe
https://a.co/d/eOCgs2r
 
 

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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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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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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