They’re back! The ladies are opening up this episode with an update on life. Crystal and Ellen discuss owning their esthetics business and the ins and outs of starting up. Shout out to Kelly Hermans of Beautiphi Aesthetics & Wellness. Kelly has been a friend and mentor during this journey! Ellen has some BIG news she is sharing with us this week. Don’t miss it! Laci got a new puppy, and as exciting as this is, she tells us about how this puppy came to be. Listen to her discussion surrounding...
Dec 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 31
This week on the podcast, the ladies sit down and reflect on the election, the CRNA conference in Nashville, and Halloween. The ladies weigh in on the never-ending election cycle, the country's climate during election time, and how difficult it is to discuss your political views with others. Do you think it is inappropriate to ask someone whom they voted for? Crystal discusses her take on marijuana use in cancer patients. Find out what Ellen, Laci, and Crystal think about this and so much more! ...
Nov 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 30
Mandy Hicks, a Licensed Professional Counselor, joins the ladies on this episode to discuss common issues couples face and actionable steps you can take today! Do you think that putting your marriage first above anything else will benefit in the long term? Well, Mandy provides insight into why this will actually help your relationship and your kids. Infidelity, married to a narcissist, co-parenting? Mandy Discusses her experiences as a therapist dealing with these issues. How would you deal with...
Nov 03, 2020•47 min•Ep. 29
Happy one year anniversary to the podcast! Ellen, Crystal, and Laci cannot believe how fast the last year flew by and are excited to see where this podcast takes them in the future! The LifeView Family Dashboard is a single window to the most important information to manage your busy family. The dashboard is a customizable digital screen that can show family photos or artwork, the time and weather, your to-do or shopping lists, your calendars and so much more! Each screen is set up based on your...
Oct 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 28
The hard truths conversation continues this week as the ladies sit down with Kaia Finney and Myra McGhee to discuss their views and first-hand stories regarding racism. Kaia is a CRNA, originally from Jamaica. She is an accomplished mom and wife. She tells the story of how she left home at 17 for a new life as a collegiate athlete and 4.0 student. She tells of her childhood and what colorism is. Kaia describes an incident where she was told by a patient that they did not want her to care for the...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 27
Have you ever read a post on Facebook and just thought, what the what? Let me read that again. The ladies discuss their organically grown Facebook group that has reached 7K members! Laci tells us how her attempt at a group member's anonymous post didn't delete and how her husband started getting phone calls questioning "infidelity." They were bound to have some crazy stories to share about their group with all of those people. Don't miss the latest crazy; you can't make this stuff up, bizarre st...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 26
You are not going to want to miss this episode. The ladies have so much to share with all of you! Crystal opens up the episode with some news that is weighing heavy on her heart. News that no one wants to get...ever. She takes us on an emotional rollercoaster from tears to laughter. Crystal has also been working on a new business and shares all about it. Are you for botox and fillers? The ladies are divided on this topic. Listen to the hilarious stories of their experiences and telling about bot...
Sep 08, 2020•34 min•Ep. 25
Smart Mama, this episode is for you! Ellen and Laci dive deep into the issues of being a mom today. Laci discusses the recent birth of her daughter and the unique way she decided on her name. You are going to want to try this out when deciding the name of your next baby! Laci also opens up about her birth experience, losing 2 liters of blood, and calling in her own case to the OR. Is going from 1 to 2 kids worse or easier than 2 to 3? The ladies weigh in on their experiences and give us some gre...
Aug 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, the ladies compare their lives now to what it was like before having kids. Laci realized her life changed when the waterproof mascara residue that resembles dark circles, one day, wouldn't come off. Those dark circles were there to stay. All too often we put our children first and forget to take care of ourselves. Before we know it we no longer think about our wants or needs. Motherhood can come at as full speed and we have no choice but to hang on for the ride! Crystal shares h...
Aug 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 23
This episode, the ladies get to pick the mind of an actual parenting specialist! That is right. There is someone that is good at this parenting thing, and her name is Rachel Bailey. Rachel has helped hundreds of parents bring out the best in their children for over a decade. In addition to her Master’s degree in clinical psychology, she has been an in-home ADHD coach and mentor, therapist, and teacher of positive parenting techniques. Rachel’s goal is to improve family dynamics, and she shows us...
Jul 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 22
Jamie B & Jamie C join the smart mamas to talk about how their bond as moms and CRNAs developed into a fitness partnership and led them to a following of over 50 thousand on social media. They talk strength training, cardio, nutrition, and offer advice on developing and sticking to new routines. Make sure you do not miss when they share their favorite protein bars (they share their discount codes!) and how old their kids are! You will be blown away! www.G2Gbar.com code at checkout: JBJC www....
Jul 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 21
Hey smart mama! The year 2020 has given ALL of us the opportunity to see the hate that exists in this world and the racism that is systemic in our institutions. We are 100% anti-racism and anti-hate in general. We do not support any kind of verbal or physical confrontations on social media or in-person that are aimed at singling out any person or group of people based on their race, gender, religion, or political affiliations. We welcome you here, as you are and we will continue to fight for the...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 20
Laura, from the CRNA Moms Facebook Group, chats with the Smart Mommas about how she followed Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball method and paid off nearly $300,000 of debt in TWO years! Laura also shares her budgeting tips and ways to find free family activities. Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps (https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps) 1) Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund 2) Pay off all debt (except your mortgage) 3) Save 3-6 months expenses for your emergency fund 4) Invest 15% of your ...
Jun 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 19
The smart mamas talk to Gosia, a CRNA originally from Poland, who has set a goal to ascend all Seven Summits. These are comprised of the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Gosia describes everything from her training to just how much it costs to take on one mission like this. When you hear how long it takes to climb each one, you will be shaken. Make sure you listen for what she had to do after losing a game of hearts. Leave no trace. Check out the link to her Mt. Everest climb b...
May 19, 2020•44 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Crystal, Ellen, and Laci discuss how this quarantine has affected them and their families in their very different lives. You will find it easy to connect to at least one of these viewpoints, for sure! Topics covered include home-schooling, arts and crafts shame, pandemic projects, and what we all think of Melissa & Doug. Connect with us! Email: scrubcapsandsippycups@gmail.com Or you can leave us an audio message that could air on a future podcast episode https://www.speakpip...
May 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 17
The ladies sit down with smart momma, Sara Franco, and discuss infertility. Sara shares her personal journey and struggles with in-vitro fertilization. She had TRIPLETS on Christmas Eve and describes her road to achieving these miracles as not an easy one. She candidly discusses pregnancy loss and how to move forward after true devastation. The ladies laugh, cry and wrap up this episode with the craziest twist that you will never see coming! Sara Franco is the CRNA owner and operator of Sterling...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 16
This episode Laci opens up about baby #3 expected to arrive in the Spring of 2020. She shares a chance encounter with a fortune-teller who made big predictions about her children. The mommas also chat about where they stand on the gender reveal debate. When do the ladies think it is a good time to share news of a pregnancy with coworkers, friends, and family? Do you have a creepy kid ghost story? Share your stories with us!!! Email: scrubcapsandsippycups@gmail.com Or you can leave us an audio me...
Apr 07, 2020•40 min•Ep. 15
Mar 27, 2020•38 min•Ep. 14
Hey, Mama! So excited to have you back! In this episode, we chat with Amanda Nighbert, RD, who has educated so many people with her LEAN system to help them live sustainably healthy lifestyles. We talk to Amanda about the two pillars of her program: intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating, and macros. Rather than counting calories in vs. calories out, she focuses on what your body needs in terms of protein, carbs, and fats! Not all of us are equal! She talks to us about the SAD diet and ...
Mar 24, 2020•57 min•Ep. 13
Chris Peterson, aka The Parenting Professor (http://theparentingprofessor.com), discusses the highly effective Love and Logic parenting technique and blows away the Smart Mommas with some easy to implement strategies! Don’t miss the discussions on how to stop a temper tantrum in its tracks and ending the “how long can we drag out bedtime” game. You’ll be able to implement these strategies as soon as the episode ends! Uh-Oh Song for Toddlers: Dr. Charles Fay of the Love and Logic Institute shares...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Ep. 11 - Join Crystal, Ellen, and Laci as they discuss juggling mom and work life and how they find joy in their everyday lives. From fitness to social media, these ladies hold nothing back and will leave you laughing out loud!
Feb 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 11
Eps. 10 - Crystal, Ellen, and Laci chat with Physician on Fire about his life since he reached financial independence and retired from medicine, how he teaches his children about finances, and he tackles questions from listeners about taxes and 1099 income. Backdoor Roth IRA 2020: Step by Step Guide with Vanguard : A step by step guide to completing your Backdoor Roth IRA contribution. 529 Plans: What You Need to Know About College Savings Plans : A comprehensive guide to 529 plans and what to d...
Feb 11, 2020•49 min•Ep. 10
Ep 9 - Crystal, Laci, and Ellen are honored to have American Long Distance Runner and a CRNA, Sarah Sellers, to share her philosophies, disciplines, and secrets on honing the talent of long distance running. She tells us about her training regiments for the Boston Marathon, the tools of the trade and why running is a passion that drives her. Sarah is sponsored by Altra Running Shoes https://www.altrarunning.com/ Listen to your music while you run with the headset Sarah recommends at https://afte...
Jan 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 9
Ep 8 - In this show, Crystal, Laci and Ellen are joined by another Smart Momma, Doctor Angela Jones, an anesthesiologist and provider at a ketamine clinic and an expert in its many uses of ketamine infusion therapy. Listen to her walk through the ins and outs of a ketamine practice, ketamine’s advantages in dealing with depression and its treatment of mental psychosis, and how the drug is controlled and regulated. Learn more about the center where Doctor Jones provides ketamine to her patience h...
Jan 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 8
Eps 7 - One of our most important podcast episodes, in this show we tackle a topic that is often ignored but affects so many mothers in our country. Postpartum depression affects not only mothers but their families and children as well. If left untreated, the impacts of this mental illness become devastating and dangerous. In this episode we invited "Chloe" and she shares her truth about her battle with postpartum depression, the lessons she learned to cope, and what to do if it happens to you. ...
Dec 31, 2019•53 min•Ep. 7
Eps 6 - We cannot say it enough about this episode! We are all super excited to interview Tonia Bales, ex-wife of John Meehan, who is portrayed on the Netflix & Bravo mini-series called "Dirty John" and documented on the podcast of the same name. John Meehan was a sociopath, convicted stalker, and spent his life manipulating women for selfish, personal gain, that eventually led to a horrific and tragic end. Tonia is a survivor, who was able to escape his grasp and move on, as a CRNA, a paren...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6
DISCLAIMER: The Smart Mommas break down the magic behind Christmas so listen with caution, away from your little one's ears. Ep 5 - In this episode we each share the crafting of our children's Christmas traditions and the intricate dance of giving our children lasting memories during the holiday season. It is the season of giving and it is also important for us to teach our children at an early age that giving is what the Christmas season is all about. We share what we do to teach Christmas chee...
Dec 03, 2019•53 min•Ep. 5
SCSC Eps. 4 - In this episode, the Mommas share their favorite embarrassing CRNA moments. Anesthesia, just like parenting, is humbling and when it gets tough, laughter is the best medicine.
Nov 20, 2019•22 min•Ep. 4
SCSC Eps.3 - The Mommas reminisce about returning to work after having a baby. From pumping, to child care, to balancing expectations at work with a baby at home, Crystal, Ellen, and Laci share their hard-earned tips on becoming a working mom. Link: Kelly Mom is the go-to resource for breastfeeding moms and lactation professionals alike. https://kellymom.com
Nov 05, 2019•55 min•Ep. 3
SCSC Eps. 2 - The Mommas get real about their experiences becoming new moms. Crystal relives her days dealing with a colicky baby, Ellen shares a scary emergency with a newborn, and Laci tells the story of how her first born was delivered at home with the fire department. Also, no one will tell you to sleep when baby sleeps around here!
Nov 05, 2019•37 min•Ep. 2
