Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast — where motherhood meets real talk. Hosted by Nina Spears, “The Baby Chick,” this show dives into everything from parenting and pregnancy to career, relationships, and wellness. With personal stories, expert interviews, and honest conversations, each episode offers support, insight, and a sense of connection. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parent, there’s a seat for you at the table. Let’s chick chat!
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Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: Essential Insights for Parents
For Diabetes Awareness Month, we chat with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill all about Type 1 Diabetes and what parents really need to know.
The Maternity Leave Checklist for Expectant Mothers
Dr. Jessica Madden shares with us the ideal maternity leave checklist for expectant mothers, what to discuss with employers, and much more.
How To Prepare For A Great Hospital Birth
In this episode, we chat with Adriana Lozada about how to support your physiology and prepare for a great hospital birth.
Fueling Your Recovery: Postpartum Nutrition Tips
In this episode, we chat with Ashley Reaver & Diana Licalzi about the importance of postpartum nutrition and what new mothers really need.
Raising Money-Smart Kids: Financial Literacy Tips for Parents
In this episode, we chat with David Delisle about how to teach our kids about money and tips on how to boost their financial literacy.
The Great Sleepover Debate: To Allow Sleepovers or Not?
Here, we chat with Kristin Andrus about the sleepover debate, and how to make the best decision for your kids when it comes to sleepovers.
How To Care For Your Body and Pelvic Floor After Childbirth
In this episode, we chat with Liz Miracle about how to best take care of your body after childbirth, especially your pelvic floor.
How to Honor Your Parenting Journey & Enjoy Each Moment with OliviaR
We chatted with Irina Reeves about motherhood, honoring your parenting journey, enjoying the moments, and her jewelry company, OliviaR.
Parenting with Compassion: The Power of Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury
In this episode, we chat with Janet Lansbury about respectful parenting, the science behind it, the benefits, how it helps parents, and more.
Navigating Pregnancy and New Motherhood in the Spotlight With Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov talks about navigating a wonderful yet demanding career during pregnancy and motherhood and her advice for mothers.
Today’s Modern Mom Problems & Solutions
Tara Clark chats with us about some of the most common modern mom problems mothers face today and solutions to help us move forward.
The Mother-Load: How to Carry Less & Enjoy Motherhood More
Erica Djossa chats with us about the invisible “mother-load” all moms carry and how moms can learn to carry less and enjoy motherhood more.
Beyond the Finish Line: Allyson Felix’s Journey Through Motherhood and Success
Allyson Felix shares her journey through motherhood — from her career as a professional athlete to embracing life as a mother of two and more.
Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for a Happy, Healthy 9 Months & Beyond
Here we chat with Stephanie about pregnancy nutrition and what expectant moms need to know to have a happy, healthy 9 months and beyond.
Navigating Birth Control: Your Options Explained
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bana Kashani about navigating birth control—what the options are, how they work, their efficacy, and more!
Why This OBGYN Stands With Midwifery and the Power of Choice
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Darrell Martin about his experience advocating for women and their choice of maternity care, his support of midwives, and the five key roles of midwives in creating a safe birthing environment.
Acupuncture and Fertility: How It Can Help
We're chatting with Dr. Haley Parker about acupuncture and fertility; the benefits, risks, what to expect, and the science behind it.
Clean Start: Detoxifying Your Home for Newborns & Kids
In this episode, we're chatting with Sophia Ruan Gushée about detoxifying your home for your family, why it is important, and how to do it.
Teaching Kids the Power of Kindness
Our guest Rachel Tomlinson shares how we can teach our kids to be kind, what kindness *really* looks like, and tips and strategies to encourage kids to be kind.
Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep
We're chatting with Dr. Ann Kristin about prenatal sleep, common sleep issues women experience during pregnancy, and how to overcome them all.
Keeping Our Kids Safe Online with Tim Estes
Listen to an eye-opening and jaw-dropping conversation with Tim Estes about what parents REALLY need to know about keeping their kids safe online.
Nutrition Tips for Mind & Body Alignment in Pregnancy
Listen here to an inspiring conversation with Dr. Paul Quinn about his experience as a male midwife, nutrition tips for a better pregnancy, and ways to have good mind-body alignment during pregnancy.
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
We're chatting with Kelley Coleman about her journey as a parent of a child with disabilities. She shares her tips and advice to parents starting their journey of parenting a disabled child and so much more.
Preparing for a Safe Birth & Healthy Baby With Gina Mundy
If you're pregnant, this episode is for you. Nina chats with childbirth attorney Gina Mundy about what she has seen and knows how to have a safer birth and have a healthy baby. Tune in to listen!
Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health
In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about the impact of sugar, sugar cravings, and the effect sugar has on our health and the health of our kids.
Raising Good Humans: Teaching Life Skills & Emotional Intelligence to Our Kids with Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Jenny Woo talks to us about what we REALLY need to know as parents to build life skills and emotional intelligence in our kids and, essentially, how to raise good humans.
What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting?
Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.
Switching Up Your Parenting Styles and the Pressures of Social Media with Moms on Call
Laura and Jennifer from Moms on Call share the different parenting styles, how to find your parenting style, and the pressures of social media.