Mom Jeans and Minivans

In this episode, Trisha and Morgen open up about the journey of raising highly sensitive, empathic children—and the delicate balance of nurturing their emotions while helping them grow stronger and more resilient. Morgen and Trisha dive into the emotional rollercoaster of this pivotal developmental stage. They explore how gentle parenting evolves as they begin guiding their daughters toward coping skills, confidence, and thicker skin—while staying true to themselves. They share the challenges of managing big feelings, how journaling has become a helpful tool for expression when words fall short, and the ongoing work of staying consistent through it all. Tune in for an honest and compassionate conversation that every parent of a sensitive soul will relate to.

Join Morgen and Trisha in this episode as they share their deeply personal journeys through ectopic pregnancy, a terrifying and often isolating experience for so many women.  Morgen opens up about the added heartbreak and devasting loss of her last remaining embryo, adding another layer of complexity and grief to her story.  Both women share their individual stories, from the initial symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional fallout. Hear their struggles and raw, honest emotions from Morgen, who this has just happened to, and Trisha, 12 years after her experience. The recovery is long.  Join their conversation about loss, resilience, and the power of shared experience as they work toward healing and offer support and understanding for one another. If you've been affected by ectopic pregnancy or know someone who has, this episode is for you. Feel free to reach out to us anytime at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com.

This week, we are excited to welcome a special guest, Kasia. She is a mother of two, a working professional in the health industry, a wife, a fantastic friend, and an avid baker. Originally from Poland, Kasia has been living in the United States for ten years. After the November election, she, along with Trisha and Morgen, experienced a wave of emotions. For all of us, the issue was never simply about Democrats versus Republicans; rather, it centered around compassion, acceptance, and openness to those who may be different from us.  In this episode, we openly discuss our feelings and the challenges we face in making a positive difference in the world for our children’s future. We explore how we can raise "dragon slayers" and examine the reality that good people can make poor choices when misinformed.  As always, we want to hear from all of you! Feel free to connect with us on Instagram or via email at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com. This episode may be polarizing, and we welcome all opinions. It serves as a reminder that we are all people with feelings, and open conversations are best conducted with kindness and an open mind.

Morgen and Trisha celebrated the end of 2024 by recognizing their incredible journey as badass mamas (with Morgen leading the charge, but let's not forget that all parents are truly remarkable in their own right). Join us as Morgen shares her inspiring story of managing three children while her husband, Phil, was hospitalized for 10 days, all while balancing a full-time job. Her village has been a true lifeline through it all. Here is the link to Phil’s donor site!   https://www.nkr.org/PGG497/Card Wishing you and your families a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Here’s to a healthy and fulfilling 2025!