Not Your Mommy

Liz chats with Lauren Shuster, a friend of the pod's, about her traumatic birth and journey to pursuing surrogacy. Lauren shares how she went from sending a letter to almost every woman she's ever known, asking for help on this unknown and overwhelming path to motherhood, to having an old friend from elementary school carry her two beautiful babies. Lauren's gorgeous daughter, Charlie makes a cameo and Liz asks all the questions you might be wondering about what it's like to have another woman carry your child. Lauren was so open and vulnerable about her experience—you're going to learn so much from her story.Very Important Episode Links:Lauren's InstagramKeep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's WebsiteKatie's Amazon Storefront Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Katie jets off to Hong Kong/ Bali, the girls catch up on what's been happening in TikTok, US politics (sorta), influencer pregnancy announcements, and their recent relationship with pharmaceuticals. Katie pronounces a word in an entirely new way and they discuss the details of what Katie will be packing and reading on her trip. Very Important Episode Links:Hysterical - Podcast My Husband - Maude Ventura Circle WellnessKeep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's WebsiteKatie's Amazon Storefront Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Katie takes us through her daily habits that help her manage her cortisol, stress levels, and overall health. She dives into everything from her approach to screen time, supplements, workouts, planning her life around her cycle, meal prep, going fragrance free, and lots of other Katie-coded practices that actually work!Very Important Episode Links:Dr TJ (Naturopath)Woman Code BookMinerals for WaterMagnesiumKion AminosKaha CreatineThe rest is here: Katie's Amazon StorefrontKeep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz chats with author of the must-read motherhood memoir of 2025, Sarah Hoover! They dive into her experience of living through and writing about postpartum depression, marriage after kids, female rage, second babies and so.much.more. Listen to this epi then read her book immediately!Very Important Episode Links:The MotherloadSarah's Instagram More of Sarah's Writing Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's WebsiteKatie's Amazon Storefront Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a holiday break, the hosts share their humorous mall adventures, discussing trends and sparkly eyeshadow. They reflect on personal transformations, from hipster princesses to aspiring Parisiennes. The conversation delves into the emotional complexities of New Year's celebrations and navigating relationships in 2025. They explore the influence of comfort creators on social media, alongside playful anecdotes about solo travel. Expect light-hearted tales of culinary experiments and nostalgic shopping escapades, reminding us of the joy in friendship and self-discovery.

In the last episode of the year, the mommies chat Christmas traditions with kids, wellness hacks for the holiday season, and Liz's newfound love for Travis Kelce. They divulge some staggering stats about our listenership, speculate what Taylor is doing post-Eras Tour, and the secret to ordering the perfect martini. Very Important Episode Links:Liz's Joe Fresh FleeceBuy a Kokomo gift card here!Kokomo gift card details:Spend $100, get $120Spend $200, get $250Spend $500, get $650Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's WebsiteKatie's Amazon Storefront Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A prolific convo about everything from books, marriage, Lindsay Lohan, and the enduring pressure to be perky and puffed as a woman! It's one of our better episodes and yet, we have no idea what we chatted about for an hour. Enjoy! Very Important Episode Links:Liz's Article in Hard CopyBuy a Kokomo gift card here!Kokomo gift card details:Spend $100, get $120Spend $200, get $250Spend $500, get $650Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's WebsiteKatie's Amazon Storefront Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode goes on an array of wild tangents, so buckle up! Liz recaps her trip to Toronto and Taylor Swift; Katie shares another chaotic Temu haul and has an existential crisis about Christmas decor. She also reveals a hidden talent and shocks us all by actually getting an idiom right! Sic 'em Rex!Very Important Episode Links:Katie's Amazon StorefrontIna Garten MemoirMargo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel Glerup Slippers J Crew Pjs Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fellow writer, mother, and founder of the growing online community, Sprinkled Spectrum, Leila Toigo joins us to talk all about her experience of parenting a neurodivergent, gesalt language processing daughter. She shares what she's learned about herself through the process of receiving her daughter's diagnosis, and what inspired her to start sharing videos and education online. Leila also offers tips on how parents of neurotypical kids can advocate for autistic individuals. You'll love learning from Leila!Very Important Episode Links:Sprinkled Spectrum on Instagram Sprinkled Spectrum on TikTok Sincerely, Your Autistic Child Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mommies get all caught up after what's felt like YEARS apart. They talk about some of their fave pregnant reality TV stars and TikTokers, Katie's journey with retinol, matching family pjs, and so much more! Your gals might not understand insider trading or politics, but they do know a thing or two about niche reading recommendations, supplements, holiday coffees, Malanaia, the list goes on.Very Important Episode Links:Katie's Amazon StorefrontIna Garten MemoirMargo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel Glerup Slippers J Crew Pjs Keep Up With Your Girls:Katie on InstagramKatie on TiktokKokomo's WebsiteLiz on InstagramLiz's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.