Baking Dreams and a Family
Baking Dreams and a Family  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Aug 26 2024
Description: Baking Dreams and a Family: Natalie's Story In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy interviews Natalie, a mom of a young boy and founder of Cookie Nookie. Natalie shares her personal journey of starting Cookie Nookie, initially as a hobby, and how it evolved into a meaningful business intertwined with her struggle with infertility. Natalie talks about the challenges of her infertility journey, including IVF cycles and miscarriages, and how these experiences shaped her life and business. She also discusses the creation of Cookie Nookie as a way to give back to the infertility community through small grants. Natalie expresses gratitude for her son, Cam, and reflects on how motherhood has changed her life. She also shares insights on advocating for oneself in medical situations and the importance of finding the right support. Krissy and Natalie delve into managing mental health issues, creative parenting, aånd the joy of simple family moments. You can find Natalie and Cookie Nookie at https://getcookienookie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/getcookienookie/ 00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast 00:24 Meet Natalie: The Cookie Nookie Journey 01:58 The Infertility Struggle 02:15 The Decision to Start a Family 03:58 Miscarriage and Heartbreak 07:14 Finding Hope and Starting IVF 08:52 Switching Doctors and IVF Success 16:17 The Birth of Cookie Nookie 22:07 Balancing Motherhood and Business 27:37 Starting the Acting Journey 28:14 Children's Theater and National Tours 29:55 Transition to LA and Back to New York 31:57 Settling in Houston 32:53 Parenting with an Acting Background 36:41 Balancing Screen Time and Learning 41:40 Addressing Mental Health Concerns 48:13 Therapy and Parenting Strategies 49:47 Cookie Nookie and Social Media 51:21 Conclusion and Farewell