The Coffee Got Cold

Hosted by Erika Williams

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The Coffee Got Cold is your go-to first-time mom podcast where cold coffee meets real motherhood stories and honest conversations. Join Erika, a new mom navigating life with a newborn, as she shares her raw, unfiltered journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and the fourth trimester. From birth stories to breastfeeding challenges, sleepless nights to self-care discoveries, each episode dives deep into the realities of new motherhood. Whether you're pregnant, in the newborn phase, or navigating early motherhood, you'll find practical tips, emotional support, and a community of moms walking the same path. What sets this motherhood podcast apart? We're living it in real-time. As a first-time mom to a 3-month-old, your host shares everything from natural baby products and clean living transitions to postpartum wellness and mom life hacks. Plus, inspiring interviews with mom entrepreneurs who've built successful businesses while raising little ones. Topics include: First-time pregnancy experiences Natural birth preparation Postpartum recovery tips Newborn care essentials Breastfeeding journey Clean living for new moms Postpartum fitness Mental health and motherhood Mom entrepreneur stories Baby sleep solutions Natural baby products Fourth trimester survival Perfect for: ✓ First-time moms seeking community ✓ Pregnant women preparing for birth ✓ New moms in the fourth trimester ✓ Moms interested in natural living ✓ Entrepreneurial mothers ✓ Moms focusing on wellness Join our growing community of real moms who understand that motherhood isn't perfect, but it's perfectly beautiful - cold coffee and all. New episodes every Friday.

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April 25, 2025Episode 322 min

2.3 My 8-Month-Old Baby's Daily Schedule: Flexible Routines, Contact Naps, and Finding Time for Mom Dreams

My name is Erica, and I'm the creator of Coffee Cold - the podcast where this mama of a 9-month-old keeps it real about the beautiful mess of motherhood. Each week, I invite you into my world of sleepless nights, cold coffee, and the everyday joys of watching my daughter grow.In my latest episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on our daily routine - from contact naps and first foods to finding pockets of creativity between diaper changes. I share my approach to cycle syncing, how I balance self-care with baby needs, and why I'm creating a virtual community called "Between SIPs" for moms who crave connection beyond sleep schedules.Whether you're struggling with contact naps, wondering about baby-led weaning, or simply looking for authentic mom talk, this podcast is your judgment-free zone. Every baby is different, every mom journey unique - I'm just here sharing mine, cold coffee and all.Join me every week for honest conversations about motherhood, wellness, pursuing business dreams, and building the life we want while raising tiny humans. Subscribe now and let's navigate this wild journey together!Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

April 18, 2025Episode 241 min

2.2 Navigating New Motherhood: Honest Conversations with a Six-Week Postpartum Mom | Breastfeeding, Recovery, and Anxiety

Join Erika and guest Stephanie for a candid conversation about the early weeks of motherhood with a newborn. From delivery experiences and postpartum recovery to breastfeeding challenges and managing anxiety with multiple children, this episode offers real insights for new and expecting mothers. Stephanie shares her journey as a third-time mom, including her midwife-assisted birth, breastfeeding struggles with tongue ties, and how her anxiety has evolved across her motherhood journey. Perfect for moms seeking honest perspectives on the postpartum period, the golden hour after birth, and finding balance while raising multiple children.Keywords: postpartum recovery, newborn motherhood, breastfeeding challenges, tongue ties, midwife birth, postpartum anxiety, golden hour, third baby experience, honest motherhoodThanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

April 11, 2025Episode 132 min

2.1 Mompreneur Success: Building Luxe Metals While Balancing Motherhood & Corporate Career | Perla's Journey

oin me and guest Perla, founder of Luxe Metals permanent jewelry, as we discuss balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and corporate life. Discover how Perla launched her successful business while raising young children and maintaining a full-time career. We explore mom guilt, identity shifts, childcare decisions, and practical business advice for ambitious mothers. Learn Perla's "children remember the norm" philosophy for managing mom guilt and her tips for taking entrepreneurial leaps while putting family first. Perfect for working moms, stay-at-home moms considering business ventures, and anyone interested in permanent jewelry businesses.Key topics: #MomBoss #Mompreneur #PermanentJewelry #WorkingMom #MomGuilt #WomenInBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #JewelryBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneur #MomLifeConnect with Perla and Luxe Metals: Instagram & TikTok: @luxemetals Services: Custom permanent jewelry at pop-up events and private parties in El Paso, TX and beyond!Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

February 21, 202514 min

1.11 The Transformation of Motherhood: Finding My Better Self Through Mindset Shifts

I'm diving deep into the mental and emotional transformation of motherhood in this episode. From redefining productivity to embracing imperfection, I'm sharing my personal journey through the identity shifts that come with becoming a mom. If you're struggling to recognize yourself postpartum or feeling the pressure to "bounce back," this raw conversation about motherhood mindset is for you.Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

February 7, 2025Episode 1021 min

1.10 Why I Stopped Fearing 'Losing Myself' in Motherhood: Finding My Most Beautiful Version Through Baby Snuggles & 3am Feeds

I feared losing my identity to motherhood until I discovered it's where I found my truest self. Join me as I share my raw journey of transformation - from fighting the identity shift to embracing how motherhood beautifully enhances every part of life. I'll show you why letting motherhood become part of your career, friendships, and dreams isn't losing yourself - it's finding a deeper, richer version of who you're meant to be. Perfect for mamas navigating the beautiful chaos of finding themselves in between baby snuggles and cold coffee.Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

January 23, 2025Episode 915 min

1.9 My Breastfeeding to Formula Journey: Real Talk About Weaning at 6 Months

I'm sharing my complete weaning experience - from exclusive pumping to full formula feeding. After six months of breastfeeding, I'm opening up about navigating supply drops, introducing formula, handling engorgement, and the emotional reality of ending this chapter. Join me for honest conversations about what weaning really looks like.Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

January 10, 2025Episode 811 min

1.8 4 Month Sleep Regression Hope: How We Survived & Came Out Stronger | Real Mom Talk

If you're in the thick of the 4 month regression right now - this one's for you. I'm sharing my honest journey from perfect sleep to hourly wakings (and back again!). From figuring out nighttime nursing to managing those postpartum hormone drops, I'm keeping it real about how we survived this phase.Plus, sharing how I'm moving my body at 5 months postpartum, because sometimes you need CrossFit and sometimes you just need a gentle stretch 🤍Consider this your virtual coffee date with a mama who's been there. The regression DOES end, and I'll tell you exactly how it happened for us.Drop a 😴 if you're in the regression trenches right now - you're not alone!Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

January 3, 2025Episode 715 min

1.7 New Mom New Year Goals 2025 | Setting Gentle New Years Resolutions in Early Motherhood

Navigating New Year's resolutions as a new mom? Join me as I share my honest journey into 2025 with a 5-month-old. From realistic fitness goals to finding joy in small moments, discover how to set gentle intentions while embracing motherhood. Learn practical tips for balancing wellness, self-care, and family life with a baby, plus why it's okay to take it slow in this season of life. Real talk about motherhood, movement, and making peace with change.Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

December 19, 2024Episode 616 min

1.6 Flying with a 2-Month-Old Baby: My Complete Air Travel Guide + Best Travel Products

Looking for tips on flying with a 2-month-old? In this episode, I'm sharing my complete guide to air travel with an infant, from security checkpoints to in-flight feeding. Learn about the best travel products for babies (including my honest Doona stroller review), how to pack for flying with a baby, and my tested feeding schedule for air travel. Plus, get my exact packing list and tips for traveling alone with a baby for the first time. #travelingwithbaby #flyingwithbabyBest stroller for flying with babyHow to travel with 2 month oldBaby travel essentials listFlying with infant tipsAir travel with newbornBaby feeding schedule flightPacking list baby air travelSolo mom travel guideAirport security baby itemsInfant travel products reviewThanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header

December 13, 2024Episode 529 min

1.5 My Breastfeeding Journey: From Triple Feeding to Pumping with Implants

Hey mama! In this episode, I'm getting raw and real about my breastfeeding journey with my 4-month-old Joelle. From confidently telling my nurse "I took a course!" to crying on the way home from our lactation consultant, I'm sharing it all. If you're wondering about breastfeeding with implants, struggling with latching, considering mixed feeding, or navigating the emotional rollercoaster of feeding your baby - this episode is for you.I dive deep into:My experience breastfeeding and pumping with breast implantsThe reality of triple feeding (and why it worked for us)What actually helped with milk supplyHow we handled latching strugglesThe emotional journey of changing feeding plansWorking with lactation consultants (including the one who made me cry!)Tips for pumping successFinding peace with mixed feedingWhether you're exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or somewhere in between, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone in your journey. Remember, fed is best, and you're doing amazing, mama!Follow me on Instagram @thecoffeegotcold for daily motherhood reality checks and updates.Tags: breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding journey, new mom tips, exclusive pumping, mixed feeding baby, breastfeeding with implants, first time mom, postpartum journey, motherhood podcast, breastfeeding support, lactation consultant experience, feeding newborn, triple feeding babyThanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast, where motherhood meets real talk and cold coffee. ☕️Follow for daily mom life: Instagram: @erikaleee Podcast: @thecoffeegotcoldpodNew episodes drop every Friday! Share your cold coffee moments with #coldcoffeeclub 🫶Have a topic you'd like covered? DM me on Instagram - I love hearing from you!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help other mamas find this community.Until next time, keep it real (even if your coffee isn't hot) ✨Apply for Between Sips community here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFYB_Q-EVhH9cQ2gA2vP0w6bcHd99_qqJU2jBkP9V34mOAfA/viewform?usp=header