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Millennial Moms

Olani Allen and Tori Mastropole

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Join friends, Olani Allen and Tori Mastropole, as they navigate the pregnancy, parenting, and everything in between. Through candid conversations and the occasional guest, Olani and Tori will discuss everything from the beautiful moments to the hard sh*t that comes with pregnancy and parenting. Tune in every Wednesday to hear the millennial take on all things pregnancy.
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about a baby sprinkle (a baby shower for a second baby!) It turns out a sprinkle can be controversial?! They provide some ideas for what to get expectant parents for a second baby. Each episode ends with a random question, and this week you’ll hear two questions because Olani just couldn’t get her answer together fo…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about keeping their children safe. They talk about how to teach their children about being safe without causing anxiety - come for discussion on this topic, not answers. Why is being a parent so hard? Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about Tori’s big news! They talk about how she told her husband, how the dogs are taking the news, names, and how this pregnancy has been different from her first child, and more. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss an article on “old school parenting.” Get Olani’s hot take people who say their favorite season is summer. And be sure to stick around for the last ten minutes of the episode for some big news! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a D…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss tantrums. What kinds of tantrums are their kids throwing? How do they resolve them? Olani talks about a short family trip to start, and to end the episode, the gals talk about the shows they are currently watching! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a parti…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about the end of an era. Olani has concluded her breastfeeding journey after a year and the gals discuss all the emotions that come with it. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to millennialmomspod@gma…
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Join Olani this week for a quick 15 minute episode as she catches you up on life lately. Mom and baby were sick last week and Olani talks about how hard it is to dig yourself out of the hole that you get into when you have a sick child. She also talks about finally doing something for herself - getting a haircut for the first time in over a year! F…
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Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on the last week. Olani tells us her husband has been away with work for five weeks, and they discuss the difficulties of solo parenting. You will also hear about birthdays and Olani's little one being sick again. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a parti…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss mom guilt. They each talk about things they feel guilty about - food and daycare are always hot topics! When does mom guilt end? Who feels mom guilt? Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to millennia…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss screen time! Find out how they manage screen time for their little ones. Naturally, they reminisce on how things have changed since the 90s! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to millennialmomspod@…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about how they prepared during pregnancy and for everything that follows! Did they use apps, read books, purchase online guides? Olani and Tori thought they would prep in the same way, but they had very different approaches! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about …
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Join Olani and Tori as Olani talks about her challenging week. It’s been a medically challenging week full of viruses, fevers, and infections. Happy to report the little one is on the mend! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to mille…
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Join Olani and Tori this week as they answer questions from actual moms! They answer questions on everything from breastfeeding and cradle cap fixes to feelings of anxiety during pregnancy, secret IUDs, and postpartum bodies. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on…
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Join Olani and Tori as they catch up on the past couple weeks. Tori talks about her son's chronic ear infections and ear surgery, and Olani talks about how everyone in the house is always sick since starting daycare. They also chat about Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Wan…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about what life is like as a military spouse. They discuss what it has been like for Olani getting new assignments, finding housing in another country, moving, support networks, and more. As usual, Tori and Olani get off on a couple of tangents, but who doesn't love that? Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.p…
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Olani and Tori talk about knowing when you are ready for a second child. They even discuss how they knew they were ready for their first child! The gals wrap up by getting off on tangents about Gen-Z slang and classic TV shows Olani hasn’t watched. Olani and Tori will be taking a quick pause from recording for the next two weeks due to scheduling i…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss daycare. How do you know when you're ready for daycare? How far in advance do you sign up? Why is it so expensive? They cover all these topics and more! Plus, Tori talks about finding a stray dog and helping find it a home! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear abou…
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Join Olani and Tori as they ring in 2024 with open arms! They discuss the holidays, the New Year, and their "casual" resolutions, all while catching up on random things here and there. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to millennial…
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Join Olani and Tori as they talk about the holidays season. They discuss Elf on the Shelf, Christmas baskets, Christmas gifts, and more. Happy holidays from the Millennial Moms! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Send a DM on Instagram or send an email to millennialmomspod…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss all things sleep. Sleep regressions, sleep training, nap time, struggles, and more! You know that piece of advice that says to sleep when the baby sleeps? Well, the girls have made an amendment to that piece of advice. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a p…
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Olani and Tori talk about traveling with babies. There are many stressors that come with traveling with little ones - from emotions to logistics! Why is there so much stuff to pack? Why does it take so much longer to get there? My baby is crying - does everyone hate me as much as I think they do? Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast f…
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Olani and Tori talk about how they met and their friendship timeline. They get off on a few tangents, but they eventually get back on track. You’ll even find out why Tori said she didn’t like Olani’s husband the first time she met him! Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear about a particular topic? Se…
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Join Olani and Tori as they discuss all things baby showers! They give a few options for alternative baby showers if the traditional shower just doesn't do it for you, and they share their opinions on one specific portion of the baby shower that has got to go. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more of the moms! Want to hear abo…
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Olani and Tori talk about comparison. Even with the intention to not compare your child to others, it's hard not to do. It feels impossible to see a baby of the same age achieve a milestone your baby has not accomplished yet and wonder if you are doing something wrong. They also discuss comparing yourself to other mothers and influencers on social …
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Join Olani and Tori for part two of the breastfeeding episode. They discuss the hard hitting questions: Will my boobs sag? Am I the only one who isn't a pro at breastfeeding in public? What is let down? Tori and Olani talk about the pumps they use and suggest a few products to help make breastfeeding a little more manageable! Follow along on Instag…
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Join Olani and Tori as they begin their deep dive on breastfeeding! Tori has finished her breastfeeding journey after one year with her son, and Olani is in the midst of her journey with her six-month-old son. They discuss the anxiety surrounding the emotional and physical sides of breastfeeding. Olani and Tori also touch on their experiences with …
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In this short episode, Olani gives her take on common parenting advice and the social media concept of “only having 18 summers with your children.” She also shares a fact that she learned about postpartum depression and how late it can be diagnosed. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for more behind the scenes fun!…
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For Josie's last episode, Olani quizzes Josie in a quick game of baby trivia! They look back on Josie's time with Millennial Moms and share a few laughs along the way. What will you miss most about Josie co-hosting? *This is not the end of the podcast -- Olani will be back next week. Follow along for more fun on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast…
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After weeks of having a lot going on, Olani and Josie catch up on random thoughts that they have never got around to talking about on the podcast. Why do homes with babies always smell a certain way? Does breastfeeding have a correlation to losing fat in other body parts? Tune in to find out. Follow along on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcast for m…
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Olani and Josie are in person again this week as they catch up on what has been happening since Josie’s arrival in England. Josie talks about what was supposed to be a “quick, easy” trip to the garden center and discusses the biggest challenge this week. This episode may be shorter, but it is packed with some chaotic energy! Follow along on Instagr…
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Olani and Tim discuss their most used baby products! They cover categories for post-delivery comfort, nursing, bottle feeding, changing, things you put your baby in (stroller, car seat, etc.), clothing, baby care, and more. This episode is perfect for expecting parents or new parents. Know any new parents? Have them give this episode a listen! Foll…
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Olani and Josie start the episode off by catching up on postpartum hair loss, hygiene, hydration, and - of course - the baby. The meat and potatoes of this episode consists of how to take care of your pregnant friends and the first-time (or second-time, or third-time) parents in your life! Follow along with them on Instagram @millennial.moms.podcas…
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Olani and her husband, Tim, talk about what it is like being first-time parents. They discuss post-birth recovery, breastfeeding, changing diapers, and sleep schedules. You’ll hear some tips and tricks, so this episode is a must for you and your partner if you are expecting! Please leave us a rating and review. Be sure to follow along with us on In…
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Olani and Josie start this episode off talking about… nuts and baseball?! Olani recalls her husband having to give her 40 shots at home, which was mostly painless! Then Josie and Olani discuss maternity pictures and an interesting biology theory about babies and fathers. Don’t forget to leave a rating! Follow along for more content on Instagram at …
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Olani and Josie discuss the important things, like how many times in a day Olani has been peed on, or why neither of the girls can drink enough water. Get Olani’s tips for first-time parents wanting to venture out with their baby for the first time. They close with talking about the expectations society puts on people to “bounce back” from a pregna…
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This is a continuation of Olani’s birth story from the previous episode (make sure to listen to Episode 21 first). Olani describes the rest of the whirlwind-of-a-day that was Patrick’s birthday, the day that followed (when they named him), and her thoughts on motherhood so far. Follow along on Instagram for updates @millennial.moms.podcast.…
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Olani is back on the podcast as an official new mom!!! She explains how life has changed with a baby, then details the day of the birth from her perspective. The full story is broken into two parts, so look out for part two next week! Follow along on Instagram for updates @millennial.moms.podcast.By Olani Allen and Josie Porter
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