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Babies Balance and Bliss is a podcast about modern motherhood by melanated mamas. Whether you are in a space where you are enjoying every speck of motherhood and basking in magical moments wishing they were an eternity, or if—and we’ve all been here—you are overwhelmed and incapable of wiping another tear, cleaning up a mess, or giving a single … you get the point, join us for thoughtful conversations about raising brilliant babies, creating balance in our busy lives, and appreciating the mo ...
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Cue the dramatic R&B ballad, it's the season finale of Babies Balance and Bliss and we have a special message for you. Season 2 will premier in March 2021, and until then, you can find us at www.babiesbalanceandbliss.com, where we will continue to share content centered around raising brilliant babies, finding balance in our busy lives, and appreci…
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If you are looking to give yourself a meaningful gift this holiday season, we have got you covered because in this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss, we are talking about how to rest and recharge. Rest is the gift we could all use—especially those of us who are overworked, overwhelmed, and trying to figure out how to piece everything together. Le…
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We have all been there, when we feel all the feels—overwhelmed, incapable of wiping another tear, cleaning up a mess, or giving a single … you get the point. If you have ever had a not so great mama moment in front of your family, this episode is for you—we are opening up about the times when we have low key lost it and how we recovered. For more c…
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When a new mother asked author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie how to raise her daughter to be a feminist, the author responded by writing Dear Ijeawele, a book with fifteen empowering suggestions mothers should try—from rejecting traditional gender roles (“the knowledge of cooking does not come pre-installed in a vagina”) to leading by example (“do not d…
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Working motherhood is a balancing act, and it is not at all easy. We don’t want to miss anything at work and we don’t want to miss anything with our families. In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss balancing—or at least trying to balance—career and family. It's the Babies Balance and ... Bosses episode. For more conversations center…
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At Babies Balance and Bliss, we look for love and light around us—always. This year, like most of you, we had to work a little harder to find it, but it is always around us—within ourselves, in our families, friends and loved ones, communities … everywhere. So though pandemic conditions are challenging, we are taking a moment to recognize the momen…
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As mamas, in order to not only survive the holidays, but actually enjoy ourselves, we have to be extra vigilant about setting boundaries. In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss how to savor the time with our loved ones—without losing all sense of balance—by setting boundaries. It's the Babies Balance and ... Boundaries episode. For …
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Picking your baby’s name is one of the first big decisions you make as a new parent. We know from our own experiences that a name has an impact on both self-perception and how one is perceived. In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss baby names. Cue Destiny’s Child, “Say My Name," it's the Babies Balance and ... Baby Names episode. F…
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Having a baby means big changes to many relationships, including friendships. Cue TLC: “what about your friends, will they stand their ground? Will they let you down?” In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss how our friendships change after having babies. It's the Babies Balance and ... Besties episode. For more conversations centere…
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As parents we are in the business of setting boundaries daily—no desert before dinner no matter how much your child pleads even if it’s a holiday … or maybe your child can sneak in a sugary treat as long as they don’t make it a habit. Practical experience tells us that our boundaries can be a bit arbitrary and we draw lines simply because we said s…
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Sometimes it seems as though we are just like our parents, and we’re okay with that … at least, we think we are. This episode of Babies Balance and Bliss is all about parenting across generations and cultures. We discuss the major lessons we have adopted from our parents and how we have adapted them for the generation of children we are raising. It…
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Sometimes life is overwhelming and everything feels out of balance, but with little ones watching, we still have to show up. In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss how we lift our sprits when times are challenging. It's the Babies Balance and ... Blissful Living episode. For more conversations centered around raising brilliant babie…
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Women’s appearance—and in particular Black women’s appearance—is constantly under scrutiny. As mothers we are in a unique space where we are navigating what beauty looks like for us after having babies while also figuring out how to do beauty with our little ones. In this episode of Babies Balance and Bliss we discuss all things beauty for ourselve…
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Introducing Babies Balance and Bliss ... because a parenting podcast authentic to and reflective of the rich diversity of Black motherhood is how you grow your mama tribe. And now, more than ever, it is important that we surround ourselves with goodness and hold each other up. We couldn’t be happier to be on this journey with you every Thursday thr…
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