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If you’re looking for the best podcasts for new moms, I’ve got you covered. 

You might be looking for something light-hearted and funny. Alternatively, you might want a podcast that’s more serious that delves into the everyday challenges of motherhood. These podcasts offer something for every new mom.

I will admit that I’ve never been a big reader, despite being pretty curious and always wanting to learn. This is probably because I’ve always been more of an auditory learner. On top of that, books are not always so convenient to carry around with you, especially as a young mom.

For this reason, I HAD to start my own podcast for my followers called the My Sleeping Baby podcast. Not surprisingly, I naturally became a regular listener of podcasts over time. You just can’t beat the convenience of listening to a podcast ANYWHERE!

With this in mind, here are my top recommendations for the best parenting podcasts for new moms:

Pregnancy Podcasts

Pregnancy Podcast

Now THIS is a podcast I wish was around when I was pregnant with my first back in 2011.  It’s an especially solid resource for expecting moms and their partners that provides research-based information and insights to help empower them through the journey of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.  Vanessa Merten, the host of the podcast, takes you through the different options you have so that you can make the decision that works best for YOU.  She specifically covers topics such as choosing your healthcare provider, what to pack in your birth bag, navigating the different stages of labor, and what to expect in that early postpartum period.

Episode length- 30-40 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pregnancy-podcast/id1044002385

Yoga| Birth | Babies

In this podcast, Deb Flashenberg explores some of the most popular topics around pregnancy, labor, birth, and yoga.  She covers a diverse range of topics in a way that’s informative, warm, and supportive.  The birth stories she features provide her pregnant listeners with hope and inspiration.  As a result, this podcast is for you if you are looking to learn more and feel empowered and prepared for what’s to come.

Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and mom of 2.

Episode length- 45-60 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/yoga-birth-babies/id1096416947

Expert Parenting Advice and How-Tos

The Good Inside with Dr. Becky

What can I say, I’m obsessed with this podcast.  Dr. Becky, a brilliant clinical psychologist and parenting expert, uses her weekly podcast to tackle tough parenting questions. Her approach involves empowering parents while nurturing a stronger and healthier parent-child connection.  Additionally, her strategies and scripts for difficult parenting situations are GOLD.  The best part of her podcast is how she always uses real life examples to teach her points. And the episodes are short, which perfect for busy families. 

Dr. Becky has basically changed my life as a parent. For this reason, I know I have a better relationship with my kids because of her.    

Episode length- 20-30 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-inside-with-dr-becky/id1561689671

Raising Good Humans

This is a great podcast if you’re looking for some fantastic parenting advice from real experts and actual parents.  Dr. Aliza Pressman, the host of this podcast, is an experienced psychologist, parent educator, assistant clinical professor, and a mom of 2 herself. 

While parenting can feel exhausting and stressful at times, Aliza brings on some of the best parenting experts out there. She specifically gives you access to amazing resources at your fingertips, which makes the journey feel a LOT less overwhelming.  As a result, if your goal is to learn how to raise good, kind-hearted humans, this podcast is for you.

Episode length- 30-40 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-good-humans/id1473072044

Curious Neuron

If you want to learn about parenting from a neuroscientist, this podcast is for you.  Dr. Cindy Hovington (who happens to also be a mom of 3) covers a slew of topics that pertain to child development and behavior, maternal mental health, and the various challenges that come along with raising young children.  And obviously, everything she teaches is backed up by science.  As a result, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear her science-based approach to parenting.  Have a listen!

Episode length- 30-40 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/curious-neuron/id1440533170

Oh Crap Parenting

If you have a toddler or preschooler, this podcast is for you. Jaime Glowacki does a great job covering every challenge that comes up with raising a toddler. She’s also practical and refreshingly real!  I can’t tell you how many “ah ha!” moments I’ve had about my own preschooler while listen to her. 

Some of my favorite episodes have been about teaching our little ones how to emotionally regulate, navigating work-life balance for moms, encouraging independence for our toddlers, how to deal with mom shaming, and how to address limits around screen time for our little ones.

Episode length- 30-40 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/oh-crap-parenting-with-jamie-glowacki/id1456469712

The PedsDocTalk Podcast

I can’t remember how I discovered this podcast, but I’m definitely a fan.  Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician and mom herself, uses this platform to provide parenting advice and insights from a medical perspective. She wants you to understand the WHY behind the problem and solution for your child.  For this reason, her parenting tips are practical, useful, and simplified despite using tons of science to back them up (always a good thing!)   

Episode length- 30-40 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pedsdoctalk-podcast/id1501057527

Mental Health for New Moms, Babies and Children

The Therapy Edit

This podcast is all about validating your feelings and experiences as a mom.  The podcast host, Anna Mathur, is a psychotherapist, author, public speaker and mother herself.  These bite-sized episodes are especially packed with her knowledge and insights as a psychotherapist while she weaves in an honest and vulnerable conversation about motherhood.  Additionally, her guest experts have covered topics such as protecting your time and money, repairing the parent-child relationship, banishing mom guilt, and self care for moms. As a result,  I love everything about this show!

Episode length- 10-20 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-therapy-edit/id1505968557

Securely Attached

This is a fantastic parenting podcast that dives into specific topics through a lens that’s psychologically informed and based on the fundamentals of secure attachment.  Dr. Sarah Bren, a clinical psychologist and the host of this podcast, covers a whole slew of parenting topics. More specifically, these include how to navigate through the struggles of infertility, implementing mindfulness in our lives, introducing a new baby sibling to a child, navigating parental burnout, and helping parents with preschool drop-off and separation anxiety.

The term “attachment” is a popular buzzword thrown around quite a bit. As a result, it’s incredibly refreshing to listen to a science-based podcast talk about healthy attachment in a way that’s honest.

Episode length- 45-60 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/securely-attached/id1570870737

Mom-to-Mom Podcasts

The Motherly Podcast

This is a wonderful podcast to listen to if you’re a working mom and you want to hear some honest conversations about motherhood from well-known people. They specifically feature actresses, politicians, authors, and well-known experts.  I can’t tell you how often I find myself nodding along, thinking to myself “yup- I can relate to this”.  You’ll feel significantly more energized by the inspiration and practical advice given in this podcast. For this reason, I highly recommend this podcast!

Episode length- 20-30 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherly-podcast/id1449924733

MomForce Podcast hosted by Chatbooks

I discovered this podcast a couple years ago and I absolutely love it!  The host, Vanessa Quigley, is a mom of 7 (yes- 7!) and a co-founder of Chatbooks.  She covers a whole slew of topics including raising strong-willed toddlers, balancing work and motherhood, navigating family relationships, and how to find great travel deals for your family.  Additionally, I love hearing Vanessa chat with some of her siblings (she’s got 12 of them!). They love exchanging their best parenting secrets and hacks. It’s good stuff! 

Episode length- 30-60 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-momforce-podcast-hosted-by-chatbooks/id1464755075

The Mom Room

I first discovered Renee Reina on Instagram back in 2020 and started listening to her podcast shortly afterwards. Her personality is pure awesomeness and she’s equally entertaining to listen to.  This is because she asks tough questions, challenges current parenting norms, and says what many of us are thinking but are too afraid to say out loud.  She also happens to have a PhD in psychology, in addition to being a mom herself.  She talks about motherhood in a relatable and authentic way that might make you laugh and cry at the same time.  If you want some validation, this podcast is SO refreshing to listen to!

Episode length- 30-60 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mom-room/id1521655911

Carl Her Mommy Motherhood As We Know It

If you’re specifically looking for a funny, light-hearted podcast for moms, this podcast is for you. Carlie Nolan, the host of this podcast, covers everything from leaky boobs to the funny things your toddlers say, She is your everyday mom who doesn’t hold back about the ups and downs of motherhood.  She brilliantly uses humor to describe her own parenting journey and brings her listeners along for the ride. 

Episode length- 30-60 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carl-her-mommy-motherhood-as-we-know-it/id1587597000

Specific Topics in Motherhood

Systematize Your Life by Chelsi Jo

For those of you who are looking to add better systems into your life so that you no longer feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions, this podcast is for you!  Friends, Chelsi is a systems NINJA. She does a fantastic job breaking things down by teaching you how create systems for everything in motherhood, work, and life! 

Because this is something I’ve always struggled with, I had to give this podcast a listen. And after listening to a few episodes, I got some AMAZING tricks to better organize certain aspects of my life. I also reclaimed some time in my week that I was wasting, unknowingly. 

Even though this podcast is technically geared towards work-from-home moms, ANY mom looking to simplify her life should listen to this podcast.

Episode length- 20-30 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systemize-your-life-routines-schedules-time-management/id1488424047

The My Little Eater Podcast

As stressful as it is figuring out sleep for our little ones, navigating the world of solid food can feel equally overwhelming!  Edwena, a pediatric dietitian and mom of 2 herself, does an excellent job addressing all of the “how to’s”, “what if” situations with introducing solids to your little ones. If your goal is to feel confident while you teach your little ones how to eat solid, Edwana’s got you covered.  I also love how short these episodes are- they’re perfect for busy families who don’t have more than 15 minutes at a time.  Lastly, everything she teaches is research-based, step-by-step, and practical.  I’m a fan!

Episode length- 15-20 minutes

Listen here- https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-my-little-eater-podcast/id1505907186