Sarah Harmon is a mental health therapist, a mom, a teacher and a student and the founder of The School of Mom. She was on the podcast in 2023, and now she's back to share more about the power of mindfulness, which is part of her teachings in her new program, Flourish. She gives hope to moms, that flourishing in motherhood *is* possible, and the tools she provides to the women she coaches makes it all possible. Most of her her work has been channeled and created during her time at silent retreat...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 400
Lindsey is the founder and CEO of Kiramoon, a science-backed skincare company with a sensory twist. Kiramoon's effective skincare tools bring joy and healing routine to your daily life. Lindsey, who was recently wed, vulnerably shares her fertility journey. Trigger-warning, we discuss loss. Her experience sheds light on the trials and tribulations of trying to conceive whilst running a successful company, and our host, Garrett shares in that experience. Tune in for practical tools you can add in...
Jan 25, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 399
First solocast of the year! The idea for the podcast was sparked when Garrett's friend Lauren said "You have had so much tenacity on your fertility journey." The word tenacity stood out to her, as potentially a bad thing, based on her old perspective on the word. After much reflection, she realized that there's a new octave of the word, accessible and being accessed by moms, day in and day out. This episode is about conviction, intuition and letting go of how we think things should be. Tune in t...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 398
Our host, Garrett Kusmierz, has interviewed her husband many times before, but he hasn't been back since 2021. Today Jeff is back to share who he is now, as a dad, a husband and someone going through fertility treatment with Garrett. The first 30 minutes focuses on Jeff and his journey over the last three and a half years, 30 min to 60 minutes focuses on the couple's holistic fertility journey, and the last 30 minutes of the show covers their IVF journey thus far. Items mentioned: Iron John Enli...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 394
Dorothy Johnson is known for her work as an expert breakup coach. Her podcast "How to Get Over Your Ex," has been wildly successful. Today she is back for the second time to share all about her pregnancy journey after loss, and about her son's intuitive birth, that (Garrett thinks) Dorothy manifested. Tune in for a riveting story as well as guidance on how you can tune into your intuition for pregnancy, birth and postpartum guidance and peace. www.dorothyabjohnson.com How To Get Over Your Ex Pod...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 396
Eric Stein is the CEO of Mama Meals, which was founded by his wife, Holly. Together they have three kiddos (and we get to hear their birth stories today!). Tune into Eric's journey to CEO, Mama Meals' journey to success and more about how Eric manages fatherhood, business and running the business with his wife. Plus, more on nutrient-dense eating for postpartum healing. Mamameals.com Eric on LinkedIn Mama Meals on IG _________________________________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 359
Ashley Basiri is BACK to share all about her second pregnancy, body image, mindset and more! Last week spoke, she shared her journey to conceiving her first daughter, Lily, after loss. Her second pregnancy conception story, her mindset towards motherhood now, and her experience with body image the second time around is so inspiring today! Click below for the former episode featuring Ashley. 307. Grief, Healing and Motherhood with Ashley Basiri www.ashleybasiri.com IG: @ashleybasiri _____________...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 394
Today is Garrett's birthday and she solocasts on life updates and why this is the first year that turning a new age has not felt like the usual Sagittarian energy of fun and excitement. From infertility struggles to business challenges, to Garrett's new IVF cycle, she lays out her "stuff" with a hopeful undertone on how to move through the not so sexy stuff in life. @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss or kozēpee peec...
Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 391
Maja Miller is BACK for more discussion and a deeper dive into the HTMA test, minerals and holistic support for your body during conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Check out our former episode featuring Maja's journey to starting this work below. Maja Miller is a Clinical Metabolic Health Coach, who helps people heal chronic illnesses with tailored functional medicine treatment plans, based on data collection. Parasites and Minerals with Maja Miller Connect with Maja on her website, here. _...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 389
Trustie was designed to demystify the legal process of protecting your children, offering a streamlined, easy way to take the first step. Allie spent her early career in tech and then decided to become a lawyer. In law school she became a mom, and the idea for Trustie struck her. Trustie launched this year. www.mytrustie.com IG: @my_trustie LinkedIn ___________________________ BLACK FRIDAY: HOLIDAY30 Get 30% off all kozēkozē products! SHOP NIP GLOSS ON AMAZON @kozekozemama on TikTok Want commiss...
Nov 25, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 387
Courtney Welch is a mother, marketing professional and child of God. She's highly focused on building a life around motherhood that allows her to use her gifts, whilst in the value of motherhood. Today we introduce Courtney for the second time (see former episode on still birth of Mayla Grace below), and weave conversation around her professional journey and what led her to kozēkozē. 302. A Story of Stillbirth with Courtney Welch Courtney on IG LinkedIN courtney.welch@kozekoze.com ______________...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 387
Lili Helmuth spent over a decade as an early childhood educator. She has a passion for entrepreneurship, and shared history of running the Alpha Phi sorority with Garrett. Lili was Garrett's first call when the idea for kozēkozē struck. After saying yes to building kozēkozē, Lili became pregnant for the first time, and gave birth at 24 weeks! Tune in to learn how she navigated working full-time, building a start-up and giving birth at 24 weeks. Part 2, focusing on her son Oliver's 203 day stay i...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 389
Helen Thompson is a baby massage expert located in Tasmania. Today she walks us through the ins and outs of baby massage and how it can help babies with sleep, colic and constipation. From how-tos to the bonding effects, she's a wealth of knowledge. Website Podcast with Garrett on breastmilk leakage @babymassagehelen _________________________ Restful Baby Sleep, use kozēkozē for 50% OFF ________________________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 390
Jen Morris has been birthing ideas, raising businesses and blazing trails for nearly two decades. As the founder of Renegade Motherhood, she is committed to elevating, amplifying and connecting moms in business. Today Garrett and Jen discuss the transition into motherhood and what it's like when you're career driven and business-focused. Renegade Motherhood Summit 2024: Synergize + Strategize11/15/24 in Lafayette, COUse code SOCIAL to save $10 on general admission ticketshttps://www.renegademot...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 388
Mary Bemis, the founder of Reprise, is on a mission to free your closet from plastic to save your skin. With a tagline of "wear plants, not plastic," she has all the conscious mamas and pregnant mamas turning their heads to learn more, as they offer maternity activewear as well! By designing clothing made with nontoxic plant-based materials, they create a softer, healthier, more comfortable way for you to care for your skin. Today, Mary takes us through her journey to launching and operating Rep...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 386
Jordana Confino is BACK to share all about her successful IVF transfer, and reflect on her first trimester of pregnancy. This episode is entirely kismet as our host, Garrett, is one week away from her first IVF transfer! Your questions around what to do and not to do, from a mindset perspective and of course, a physical one, are answered! Jordana's IVF Journey on kozēkozē The Buck Stops Here, blog by Jordana Work with Jordana LinkedIN ________________________ Restful Baby Sleep, use kozēkozē for...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 387
Dr. Jill Garrett, the founder of Motherhood Feels, is a licensed psychologist with expertise and specialization in perinatal mental health. With over a decade of clinical experience and leadership in this field, Dr. Garrett is well equipped to support all your Motherhood Feels. Today she shares her journey into motherhood, what brought her to create a Perinatal Day Program at the hospital wherein she works, and how she fills her cup as a working mom. Dr. Jill's Books on Amazon Motherhood Feel...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 384
Aly Dabbs is a sleep consultant specializing in toddler sleep. Today Garrett asks her questions that range from newborn sleep to toddler sleep, hoping to solve her son's sleep issues. Aly sheds light on how to make bedtime fun, how she navigates naps with two littles, and some sleep hacks she swears by. Restful Baby IG: @aly_sleepconsultant _______________________________ NIP GLOSS ON AMAZON @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss o...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 383
Lanning Ardent is the Founder and CEO of Sorette, a platform where moms shop with peace of mind. Sorette is a new product standard for motherhood that you can find through our Seal of Approval and one-stop shop. Lanning Ardent spent hours googling what she thought she “should” and “shouldn’t” consume as a new mom, only to end up frustrated not knowing who she could trust for the right information. She knew there had to be a better (and less anxiety-inducing) way for women to navigate products du...
Sep 23, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 382
Lauren Mages is back and ready to share even more about the developing energy systems in toddlers. Last month she covered the development of the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras, and today we review a bit and then cover more solar plexus and the heart chakra. In a flow-y conversation, Garrett and Lauren spend much time discussing how parents can use their heart chakra energy to better calm regulate and guide toddlers during this developmental time. IG: @mind.body.vitality Website: www.minda...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 381
Laura is the founder and CEO of Envision Horizons, an Amazon Marketing company. Since 2017, Laura has worked with over 200 brands ranging in size from emerging startups to publicly traded companies with experience in both luxury and mass brands. In 2021 she was recognized on the Forbes Next 1,000 entrepreneurs to watch list. Laura is an advisor and angel investor in various mission-driven companies. Today's episode not only covers Laura's journey to founding Envision Horizons, but what it's like...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 380
April Kline is a Certified Professional Midwife, educator and speaker, helping people heal and thrive in private sessions, both in-person and remote, utilizing techniques including trauma resolution, craniosacral therapy, trigger point, myofascial manipulation, somatoemotional release, meditation, nutritional support and whole-person listening. Together April and Garrett cover April's journey to midwifery, and rewrite Garrett's birth story with Decklen as April walks us through ways we can flip ...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 382
Brittiany Hubbard, a distinguished Fashion Designer, and Entrepreneur from Atlanta, GA. She specializes in high-end maternity wear and is the founder and CEO of Black Elephant Maternity. This brand is renowned for its innovative, stylish, and comfortable clothing for expecting mothers. What began as a college project during her studies at the Art Institute of Atlanta has flourished into a leading business, establishing Black Elephant Maternity as a Top Name in the Industry. IG: Black Elephant Ma...
Aug 26, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 378
Life Update: Garrett had her first IVF egg retrieval last week. Initially things were looking up-- high egg count, great quantity of fertilized eggs... until the unthinkable happened. Tune in today to find out more... __________________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss or Pre-Order the kozēpee peecup (for ovulation and pregnancy testing) with code THANKYOU20 Want commission + discounts to kozēkozē products? Ap...
Aug 19, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 377
Kelly Pedrozo is a DTI certified doula and part owner of ATX Doulas located in Austin, Texas. She became a doula only 3 months post birth of her first child. Today she explains how her doula care helps women relax into what she calls "labor land" for a powerful birth experience. Tune in for lots of inspiring and informative bits about birth, labor and doula care. Find ATX Doulas today IG: @atxdoulas _____________________________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss ...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 370
Four years ago Garrett's teeth were knocked out of her head in a traumatic accident, and she was told she needed root canals. The week before she got the root canals, she became pregnant. Flash forward to last week: the day she was supposed to begin her IVF shots, she was told her root canals were infected and she needs implants...Did Garrett uncover a root cause of her infertility?! Tune in to find out more... Find out more on toxic root canals: Root Cause: The Truth About Toxicity and Root Can...
Aug 05, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 372
Lauren Mages is BACK to share all about her recent studies in the development of the first three chakras (root, sacral, solar) in childhood ages 0-4. From understanding tantrums on a deeper lever, to attachment styles as connected to the root chakra, Lauren's wisdom will help build your awareness of toddler energy systems for parenting support. Connect with Lauren: IG: @mind.body.vitality Website _______________________________ @kozekozemama on TikTok Purchase Nip Gloss ...
Jul 29, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 374
Aubrey Hubbell is Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Hazel, a luxe, innovative femme care brand for the ever-evolving woman. Hazel empowers women with thoughtful, groundbreaking products – starting with the High & Dry Brief, a disposable brief for leaks. Similar to our journey here at kozēkozē, Aubrey had a two year product development journey with Hazel's first product, the High and Dry brief, which she takes us through today. From securing investment, to navigating company changes duri...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 372
Garrett drops a major update-- she is preparing for her first IVF cycle, including an egg retrieval and a fresh embryo transfer this August. She walks us through the cliff notes version of the lat 2.5 years of trying to conceive naturally-- including the challenges, learnings and health improvements. Despite conceiving her son Decklen naturally (first try) she and her husband Jeff now fall into the category of "unexplained [secondary] infertility." Below are some of the helpful and reflective ep...
Jul 15, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 372
Jordana is a certified professional coach, Positive Lawyering professor, and founder and CEO of JC Coaching & Consulting, a company devoted to helping lawyers and other high-achieving professionals achieve greater satisfaction and sustainable success in their lives and work. Her journey out of perfectionism and high achieving ways set her up for a better experience with IVF, as fertility is not something you can simply "achieve." Today she walks us through her story of healing, IVF and surre...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 371
