Best Megan Vandevanter Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.87 Cultural Norms Vs. Biological & Anthropological Norms BF Edition 27:00

11d ago27:00

27:00

In this week's episode, Allie Badger speaks with Becky LaBombard, a certified lactation counselor and owner of The Upstate lactation Collective, about the importance of community support in lactation, the spectrum of lactation care, and the challenges new parents face with societal expectations versus biological norms. They discuss the dynamics of …

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Ep.86 Setting Your Boundaries for Peace 21:58

26d ago21:58

21:58

In this must listen episode, Jen Peters shares her insights on protecting peace, setting boundaries, and finding purpose as a Christian woman and mother. She emphasizes the importance of awareness, self-care, and authenticity in navigating life's challenges. Jen also discusses her coaching opportunities, encouraging women to embrace their worth and…

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Ep.85 Young Mom of 4 & Entrepreneur 19:08

1M ago19:08

19:08

In this conversation, Allie interviews Maddie Frazier, a young mom and entrepreneur, about her journey through motherhood, balancing various responsibilities, and her passion for wellness. Maddie shares her experiences as a stay-at-home mom, her love for sourdough baking, and her involvement in essential oils. In our discussion we highlight the cha…

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Ep.84 Resigning from the Corporate World & New Ventures 21:14

2M ago21:14

21:14

In this episode, Allie Badger interviews Erika Thompson, who shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to becoming a stay-at-home mom. Erika discusses the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the importance of family dinners, and her new venture, Northway Meals, which aims to bring families together around the dinner table…

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Ep83 Staying Positive in Every Season with Tanya Frazier 31:58

3M ago31:58

31:58

In this episode, Tanya Frazier shares her journey as a mother of seven, discussing the challenges and joys of raising a large family. She reflects on her experiences with loss, faith, and the importance of creating a nurturing home environment. Tanya emphasizes the significance of self-care, communication, and prayer in parenting, offering insights…

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Ep.82 Supporting Moms with Dom the Doula 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

In this engaging conversation, Allie interviews Dominique Spagnola, a dedicated doula and lactation counselor. They explore Dom's multifaceted life as a mother, business owner, and advocate for maternal health. Dominique shares her journey to becoming a doula, the vital role doulas play in supporting birthing individuals, and the importance of lact…

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Family Dynamics: Growing up with a Acholic Mother. With sisters Allie & Taylor 26:18

3M ago26:18

26:18

In this heartfelt conversation, sisters Allie and Taylor reflect on their childhood experiences growing up with an alcoholic mother. They discuss the challenges and traumas they faced, the impact on their adult lives, and the journey towards understanding and forgiveness. Through their shared stories, they explore the complexities of family dynamic…

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Ep80: Seasons & Change: Megan’s Big Announcement and Allie Takes the Mic 22:44

4M ago22:44

22:44

In this heartfelt episode of Seasons & Change, host Megan Vandevanter shares a major life announcement that marks a turning point in her podcast journey. After much reflection and growth, Megan passes the mic to her cohost, Allie Badger, as she embraces a huge new chapter of adventure with her family. Tune in for a touching conversation about the c…

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Ep79: Balancing Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries as Moms and Women 23:49

4M ago23:49

23:49

In this empowering episode of Balancing Life, we dive deep into the importance of setting healthy boundaries for ourselves as moms and women. As caregivers, professionals, and multi-taskers, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs. Megan and Allie share practical strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries that protect our mental and physica…

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Ep78: Danika Gollinger: "Strength Through Struggles: A Single Mom’s Journey" 23:12

4M ago23:12

23:12

In this vulnerable episode, Danika opens up about her journey as a young, single mom navigating emotional abuse, the mistakes made along the way, and the challenges of parenting her daughter from a very young age.Through it all, Danika shares how these struggles have transformed her perspective on life and motherhood, turning what seemed like obsta…

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Ep77: Jessica Russo: ADHD, Bipolar, and the Power of Hope 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

In this heart wrenching and honest episode, Jessica Russo opens up about the hardest challenges of motherhood and how mental illness, including the ADHD and bipolar disorder diagnosis of her son, added layers of complexity to parenting she never imagined. Through her personal journey, Jessica discusses the delicate balance of raising a second child…

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Ep 76: Linda Weatherby: Co-parenting after Divorce & Remarriage 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

In this heartfelt episode, Linda Weatherby joins Megan and Allie to discuss the complexities and challenges of co-parenting after divorce and remarriage. Linda shares her insights on how parents can always keep the child’s well-being at the center, work together as a team, and establish respectful boundaries even in difficult situations. From setti…

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Ep75: Megan Savaria: A Raw & Empowering Unmedicated Birth Story 24:46

5M ago24:46

24:46

In this powerful episode, Megan Savaria shares her personal journey through an unmedicated childbirth, offering an intimate and inspiring look at her birth story. Megan opens up about her decision to go medication-free after her first two children’s births were not. Tune in to find out why she chose this path, the challenges she faced, and the incr…

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Ep74: Making Connections: Finding Friendship and Resources for Moms 30:39

5M ago30:39

30:39

In this episode, Megan and Allie dive into the power of community and connection for moms. Whether you're a new mom or just looking to expand your support network, we share practical tips for making friends, finding resources, and building a sense of belonging in your local area. Plus, we’ll chat about how to overcome the challenges of putting your…

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Ep73: Triplets & finding yourself amidst young children. With Laurie Devernoe. 31:51

5M ago31:51

31:51

Mom of 5 and author Laurie Devernoe joins us this week. From a miscarriage to naturally conceiving triplets, Laurie joins us to share all her incredible mama wisdom. How do you find peace among the chaos of multiple young children!? If anyone knows how it is Laurie!! This episode is packed with so much great knowledge on how to find yourself within…

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Ep72: "Nutrition Goals that last and get results". With Kayla DiSiena. 24:03

6M ago24:03

24:03

Kayla from Fitfilled is back and bringing is incredible knowledge to get us fueling our bodies correctly and feeling our best! If you missed Kayla’s first episode(44), check out our chat about why you might not be able to lose weight and some huge reasons why what you eat matters. Today we tackle the most important steps of how to set sustainable n…

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Ep71: "Creating Goals in Every Season". With Megan & Allie. 31:07

6M ago31:07

31:07

Happy New Year!! Megan and Allie talk about all things goals today as we head into 2025. Using Arnold Schwarzengger’s book “Be Useful” a guide they tackle long term visions to breaking those dreams down into little goals that fit into your life now. They both share what works for them personally and what hasn’t worked. They can both agree on this, …

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Ep70: “Community support for young moms” With Carissa Corbin 22:42

6M ago22:42

22:42

Carissa Corbin, a mama to three babies and starter of the Capital Region’s Mom Walk Collective joins us this week. What is The Mom Walk Collective? 100% tune in to find out!! Carissa shares her journey from Nashville to New York with three kids under the age of 4 and how she started the Mom walk Collective here in New York. Her plans to support you…

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Ep69: "Making Memories With Traditions" With Megan & Allie. 25:01

6M ago25:01

25:01

This week Megan and Allie talk about their personal traditions from childhood that they remember vividly and how they have incorporated some into their family traditions today. Why are traditions so important? The girls take a look at what kids actually remember as children and why we find it so important to this day to still make our Grandmother’s…

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Ep68: "Changing lives with Music" - Ashley Koch 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

Ever heard of music therapy for children? I had but really didn’t really know what it was! Ashley Koch joins us in episode 68 to share her story of how she found her calling(or really how it found her) in music therapy and just how incredible it is for children and adults. Learning disabilities, motor and developmental skills, stress management, fu…

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Ep67: "Mindfulness over Perfection". With Leah Ferrone. 43:41

7M ago43:41

43:41

Leah is back!! If you haven’t listened to her first episode 16, I highly recommend it! She is such a light and in this week's episode we tackle mindfulness as a mom during the holidays. The pull to buy more and do more instead of focusing on what’s most important, making memories with our kids. This chat is power packed with vulnerable topics of un…

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Ep66: "Fun facts & a big announcement!!" 21:21

7M ago21:21

21:21

Woohoo!! We are so excited to announce Allie Badger as Co-host of The Empowerhood Podcast!! Welcome Allie!! Allie was on the pod in episode 59, definitely listen in to get to know her better. She is an incredible mama to three and has a huge heart to encourage and help other moms alongside Megan. In this episode get to know Allie and Megan as they …

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Ep65: "Crippling Divorce to incredible success" With Paula Figdalgo. 25:20

7M ago25:20

25:20

Paula Fidalgo, owner of The Dust Busters and a brand new book joins us to share her story of her 13 year divorce (yes it took that long) and how she took the negative energy and turned it into good. Learn how she started her successful company while going through her divorce and being a mom to three kids!! Paula shares about her new journey with he…

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Ep64: "Tips to stay healthy during the holidays" With Grace Loney. 38:58

7M ago38:58

38:58

Grace is back and we are tackling all things health for the holidays!! How do we stay healthy emotionally and physically during this busy, sometimes taxing season? Holistic Health Coach Grace Loney and Megan talk about some of their biggest personal challenges during the holidays and the strategies they use to get them through. It is a giving and g…

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Ep60: Tips for work-life Balance with Sarah Trop. 43:29

8M ago43:29

43:29

Sarah Trop from Funcycled jumps right into all things vulnerable and motherhood. Her wisdom and humor are unmatched in this episode as we jump from one relatable topic to the next. Find out what not to take personally, how to find balance with and play, and how to be intentional and completely present with your kids. You can find Sarah on Instagram…

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Ep63: Navigating Unwanted Change with Deb Wallace. 26:34

8M ago26:34

26:34

Deb Wallace from Erth and Wellness Massage joins us to talk about her motherhood journey and the plans she had versus the reality of what happened. We all make plans, have dreams, have daily goals we want to accomplish and within motherhood these can change in a second. How do we adapt? How do we let go of past dreams and open up to new opportuniti…

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Ep62: "Postpartum Depression and Anxiety" With Kara Kramer. 24:50

8M ago24:50

24:50

Kara Kramer from KSOPT and Mixed and Maker’s Boutique joins us to share her journey through PPD and PPA. This episode is so relatable as Kara tells her with her first baby she had no idea what was happening and never asked for help. But with her child she knew something wasn’t right and was able to get the help she needed instead of just surviving.…

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Ep61: Homeschooling your Children with Jenn Rankin 28:12

8M ago28:12

28:12

Jenn Rankin, mama to four children and owner of Wonder Oral Wellness, joins us this week to talk about all things homeschooling. Curious about homeschooling or scared you might not be able to do it? Jenn covers it all as she shares first her personal unique childhood experience to how she became a teacher to her four children. Have questions? You c…

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Ep59: Allie Badger. "Working through Childhood Trauma" 35:07

9M ago35:07

35:07

Allie Badger joins us in episode 59 sharing her journey through childhood trauma to having a family of her own. This episode is so powerful as Allie explains the excruciating work she had to do in order to forgive and the realizations she came to as she had her own children. We all have baggage from our childhoods. This chat highlights how importan…

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Ep58: Emily Boyle. "Surviving Breast Cancer as a young mother" 27:28

9M ago27:28

27:28

Emily Boyle joins us this week to tell us all about her diagnosis with breast cancer at a very young age, right after becoming a new mom. This episode is so raw and painfully real as Emily takes us through her trauma of how she has gradually overcome the pain to be able to share her story and help other women. You can find Emily on Instagram now co…

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Ep57: Angela Mineau. "Unexpected pregnancy and financial struggle" 38:08

9M ago38:08

38:08

Angela Mineau joins us this week to talk about how becoming a mom was the last thing she wanted but the thing she needed most when she unexpectedly got pregnant. Listen in as she talks about how having her son not only changed her emotionally but also financially, and brought more joy and purpose into her life than she could ever imagine. Thank you…

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Ep56: Chelsea Kline. "Support Through Unknown Illness" 38:08

9M ago38:08

38:08

Chelsea Kline joins us this week to talk about the terrifying challenges she is going through right now with her 4 year old daughter. We dive deep into the unknown of childhood illness and being the voice for our children within our healthcare system. Chelsea shares what has helped her through this difficult time and how she desperately wants other…

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Ep55: Cassondra & Cassy Schauble. "Parent or Friend?" 35:17

10M ago35:17

35:17

Mother daughter duo Cassondra and Cassy Schauble join us for a really fun episode! Cassondra shares how she raised Cassy, some of the hard times they went through and the light at the end of the tunnel that brought them to the family bond they have now. As parents we all want to have this bond with our children and this duo definitely has it! The f…

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Ep54: Greye Vandevanter. "Through a Child’s Eyes" 21:29

10M ago21:29

21:29

Welcome back from our summer break!! I have such a special guest for you this week to kick off the new season!!! My daughter Greye joins us to share her point of view as a kid for us to be able to be even better moms. From going back to school, what core memories helped her growing up, and what moms can do to best support their children now. As her…

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Ep53: Megan Vandevanter. “One Year Anniversary Episode!!” 1:05:42

1y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Empowerhood is turning One!! Get to know Host and creator Megan Vandevanter as Chelsea Kline (episode 4) takes over the interview. Megan shares why she started Empowerhood, who she really is as she turns 40 (today!!), and what is going on in her life right now. From colossal mistakes, unexpected circumstances, and on and off depression, Megan share…

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Ep52: Jessica Joines. “Don’t let fear stand in your way” 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Face your fears and step into your power with Jessica Joines. We all have fears, doubts and anxieties. How do we feel them and ultimately find freedom? Jessica brings us through her personal story of fear and how she found her own power and a calling she never expected to find. You can find Jessica on her website or on her social media which is pac…

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Ep51: Annie Hartigan. "Single Mom Following Her Dream" 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

In episode 51 my dear friend Annie joins us to tell her story of getting married and pregnant at the young age of 19 that completely changed the trajectory of her life. Becoming a mom was the best thing to ever happen to her, and it also brought the hardest part, an abusive relationship. Annie tells us how she found her way out the relationship and…

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Ep50: Michelle Buonfiglio “Getting Sober Changed My Life” 54:08

1y ago54:08

54:08

Michelle Buonfiglio joins us in episode 46 to share her compelling story of getting sober and gaining control and true clarity of her life. If you think not drinking is boring you should meet Michelle! She does not let her recovery hold her back from anything. She is FUN(seriously)! Listen in as we hear her journey from rock bottom, talk moderation…

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Ep49: Amanda Bryan “Following your instincts vs society’s standards through motherhood” 59:18

1y ago59:18

59:18

Amanda Bryan joins us in episode 49 to share her motherhood story of having her first daughter and having the instinct to wait 5 years before having another child. Now with 3 children Amanda talks about looking back knowing that age gap was exactly what she needed in the season of life and how going with your own flow is always going to benefit you…

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Ep48: Kara Conway Love “Doing our best as a mom is enough” 40:53

1y ago40:53

40:53

Kara Conway Love joins us in episode 48 to talk with us from the perspective of having grown children. Kara was a busy partner in her family's law firm when her kids were little. The demand was sometimes too much and she felt she made huge mistakes that have stayed with her since then. Fast forward to her children now grown, out of the house and th…

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Ep47: Abbie Anderson “What to expect when adding on to your family” 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

Abbie Anderson joins us in episode 47 to talk about all three of her pregnancies and deliveries. From the unexpected circumstances, to the easiest and hardest transitions of a growing family. Abbie’s insight from having one child to three is so relatable, as we get into many humorous come to Jesus moments through some of life’s mama situations. Her…

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Ep46: Britt Deitz “Dreams versus the Reality of becoming a mom” 36:06

1y ago36:06

36:06

Britt Deitz is back with us for episode 46 to tell us all about the joys, challenges, and changes motherhood has brought into her life with her 8-month old son Westin. In episode 11 Britt chatted with us about her infertility struggle and how she ended up getting pregnant naturally. Of course we had to have her back and hear about her life as mom, …

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Ep45: Adventuring all over the world with children. With Anna Glasser. 34:41

1y ago34:41

34:41

Anna Glasser joins us for episode 45. Anna is a New York Born mom of 3 boys, exploring the world with her family of 5. She tells her story of how it all started by going to Europe at the young age of 14, she knew she would someday live there. Now married to her Danish husband, they have lived in New York, London, and now Copenhagen. Traveling and e…

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Ep44: Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight. With Kayla Radliff. 45:29

1y ago45:29

45:29

Kayla Radliff from Fitfilled LLC joins us this week to talk about all things nutrition. Did you know 91% of women in America are unhappy with their body? Kayla and I tackle 3 important topics in this episode to gain knowledge on why you might not be able to lose that stubborn weight, binge eating, addictive foods, insulin resistance and much more! …

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Ep43: Loving Your Pregnant and Postpartum Body. With Nora Matthew. 46:13

1y ago46:13

46:13

Personal trainer, owner of Her strength Studio, and mama to 4 boys(almost 5), Nora Matthew is back!! If you haven’t listened to episode 1 with Nora, I highly recommend it! This week Nora and I talk all about body image when pregnant, postpartum and beyond. Nora is pregnant with her 5th child, and this pregnancy threw her for a loop. Find out how sh…

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Ep42: Healing trauma, Dating, & Marriage. With Tiffany Dawn. 39:29

1y ago39:29

39:29

Tiffany Dawn Author and key speaker joins us to talk about her journey from an abusive relationship,an eating disorder, and how she found her partner and now husband James. The path to motherhood was one she did not predict, but all of those steps, those hardships, led her to writing her four books, speaking all over the country to women that have …

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Ep41: Purpose beyond Motherhood. With Skylar Williams. 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

44:43

Skylar Williams joins us to chat about having her first baby and forcing herself to find the joy in motherhood. She now advocates for mamas all over the US, in finding the time to find our purpose beyond being a mom. Skylar created an organization planner to kick start the action we need to take towards clarity and happiness. Getting unstuck from t…

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Ep40: Creating the Life You Want. With Erin Fortin. 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

Erin Fortin joins us in episode 40 from Erin Fortin Photography in Saratoga. Erin is a PHD Chemist turned brand photographer, mama, wife, and so much more. She talks about taking huge leaps of faith for herself and her family. Leaving her cushy cubicle job and the West coast to be creative and help small businesses be authentically seen. Creating n…

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Ep39: Stand in your power, with Grace & Meg 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

33:56

Grace and I dive into finding our character strengths and superpowers as individuals and moms. FYI we all have them sometimes we just aren’t willing to admit it. Can you accept a compliment without brushing it off as no big deal? Are you ok talking about something you are really good at? I put Grace and myself on the spot in this episode as we tell…

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Ep 38: From the bottom up, Empowering Women. With Brittany Burnham. 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

54:59

Brittany Burnham from PWR 518 and Mom Boss Maximizer joins us this week to talk about her incredible journey from surviving on food stamps as a single mom, and teaching fitness in her moms backyard, to owning PWR and becoming a business and empowerment Coach. Britt’s energy is just incredible as we dive into personal growth, and finding ourselves a…

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