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Mom Life, Built Different

Mom Life, Built Different

By: Laura Slatin Fama
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Summary

Almost half of Americans have thought about moving abroad. 2.5 million families did it in 2023. 212,000 women left the workforce in 2025 alone. But these aren't just statistics. These are women building businesses in a second language. Calculating childcare in a currency they still convert in their heads. Rebuilding their identity while building a village from scratch. This show exists because life abroad as a creative freelancer founder-mom isn't an aesthetic. It's logistics, trade-offs, courage, doubt, growth. No highlight reel. Just the raw, uncut version. (Formerly The Conscious Kitchen)Laura Slatin Fama Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep. 65: How to Keep Your Identity, Creativity & Passion After Becoming a Mom - with Soldana | An American Mom's Story from Paris
    May 12 2026

    Nina Krutan, a Filipino-American singer-songwriter and author raising her baby in Paris, gets real about pregnancy abroad, the French healthcare system, and what it actually takes to stay yourself through motherhood. No filter, no performance, just an honest conversation about identity, grief, creative life, and refusing to disappear into the role.

    If you're an expat mom, a multipassionate creative, or a woman who's tired of being told motherhood means giving everything else up, this one's for you.

    Why listen:

    • How Nina navigated pregnancy in France as an American expat, and what the French healthcare system
    • Behind-the-scenes on working with European brands as an American creative abroad, plus how Nina balances brand deals with her own personal brand
    • How to keep your creative life alive through pregnancy and early motherhood without losing yourself in the process
    • Real talk on the grief of leaving your old self behind, and how to welcome the new one without losing the parts that made you, you
    • How to build actual community as an expat mom in a country that isn't yours

    Find Nina:

    • Instagram: @iamsoldana
    • Books: @soldanabooks
    • Music: Spotify

    Find host Laura:

    • Instagram: ⁠@laurafama
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 64: Moms-to-Be Guide: Holistic Prep & Spiritual Awakening
    Jan 10 2025

    Get ready, moms-to-be! We’re diving into holistic tips to support your fertility journey. From herbal remedies and castor oil packs to journaling, prayer, and womb healing, we’re sharing real experiences and practical advice. We’ll chat about balancing time, costs, and emotions while comparing how holistic practices stack up between the U.S. and Spain. Whether you’re just starting or deep in the journey, this episode is here to inspire and empower you.

    • Easy-to-try holistic hacks.
    • Personal stories on acupuncture, journaling, and more.
    • Tips for managing overwhelm on your path to pregnancy.

    Let’s navigate this together, one step at a time. 🌿💛

    References mentioned in this episode:

    ● Conscious Conception with Phoebe Lyman

    ● HeartBlend Podcast by Lindsey Christian - Womb Healing Guided Meditation

    ● Yoni Steam Information:https://steamychick.institute/

    Meet your hosts, Liz & Laura!

    We offer personalized business mentoring for small business founders—Laura works with clients worldwide, while Liz provides local death doula services in Los Angeles. Interested in one-on-one support?

    Reach out to us at ⁠laura@herwhyworld.com

    Follow hosts Laura & Liz

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    48 mins
  • Ep. 63: Unmasking Your Subconscious – Achieving Goals with Einar, Psychic Medium
    Dec 13 2023

    Tune into this explosive with guest host Kim Saira & Einar of The Mindsei. Meet Einar Escoto, your guide to inner clarity—the mentor endorsed by psychic pros and a hypnotic sensei carving out new paths in spiritual well-being.

    In this must-listen episode, "Unmasking Your Subconscious," Einar dissects the roadmap to achieving your wildest dreams and undergoing a personal revolution. With unmatched intuitive prowess, Einar offers a lifeline out of the mundane and into a world where goals aren't just met but transcended.

    Don't let this be the chat everyone else talks about while you're left in the loop. Your transformation awaits—no reading required, just pure, unadulterated motivation direct to your ears.

    And while you're receiving wisdom, help others find their way back to themselves by leaving a rating for us on Apple or Spotify. Your support is more than just appreciation—it's a way to pay it forward in this cycle of growth and enlightenment.

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    Join us. Listen, learn, and leap into the life you've always wanted.

    Follow: https://www.instagram.com/mindsei_coaching/

    Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/consciouskitchenpod/

    Guest Host: https://www.instagram.com/kimsaira/

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    You can get it at https://www.magicmind.co/consciouskitchen, and redeem the discount code CKPODCAST, but hurry up, the 56% discount only lasts 10 days from our episode airing date.

    What is Magic Mind? A matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog & fatigue.

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    33 mins
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