Ladies, it's time we look at "fertility" as a life long discussion, not just one around the "trying to conceive" phase. Your period is a vital sign—and it’s time we treated it like one. So I invited double board‑certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Sasha Hackman on the pod this week to map the full arc of fertility and a women's reproductive health before thinking about kids, during the "trying" phase, & why it matters most even after having kids. We deep dive into what to track before "trying", when to seek fertility intervention if it's just not happening naturally, why freezing your eggs is an insurance plan if kids aren't in the near future, and why postpartum hormones can both help and hinder the path to baby number two or three (we talk secondary infertility too).

We trace fertility across a woman’s life with Dr. Sasha Hackman, from first period to postpartum, with clear steps to measure, plan, and protect your options. She shares real odds, practical testing, and how to choose treatments that fit your age, goals, and timeline.

MORE OF WHAT WE DISCUSS:

• reframing fertility as lifelong reproductive health

• IVF strategy, IUI limits and realistic success rates

• embryo banking to match bigger family goals

• postpartum hormone shifts and surprise conception

• secondary infertility drivers and endometriosis impact

• male factor basics and the three‑month sperm reset

• cycle tracking tools and luteal phase support

• why your period is a vital sign for long‑term health

• PCOS vs NCCAH and how pills can mask issues

More on Dr. Sasha Hackman:

Website: HERE

Instagram: HERE

Podcast: Trying To Conceive HERE

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Happy 2026! If you felt like you hit a wall on January 1st instead of hitting the ground running, this episode is for you. I am planting my flag for the new year -- not with a list of aesthetic resolutions or pressure-filled goals, but with 10 Personal Non-Negotiables designed for a calmer, clearer, and more aligned year.

In this solo episode, we ease into 2026 by ditching the "New Year, New Me" panic. I break down my personal standards for motherhood, partnerships, and ambition - including why I'm done "keeping score" in my relationship, the specific chore systems that saved my mental load, and why "Inner Peace is the New Productivity."

Whether you need permission to lower your daily standards (hello, the "2 out of 3" rule), a strategy to time-block your chaos, or just a reminder that "No" is a complete sentence, grab your notebook (or just listen while you drive) and let's build a year that actually feels good.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Soft Launch": Why I ignored the January 1st pressure and how to use the "Camera Roll Method" to find your joy.
• Motherhood: My "Two Out of Three" Rule for feeling put together and why 10 minutes of presence beats a perfect schedule.
• Relationship: Why we don't keep score, we keep systems (and the weekly check-in that prevents resentment).
• The Chore Audit: Explicitly dividing household tasks (like the trash vs. the groceries) to eliminate the "Mental Load."
• Ambition: How I time-block my actual priorities and conducting a "High Effort, Low Return" audit on my work.
• Energy & Boundaries: Why "That doesn't work for us" is a full sentence and quitting one-sided friendships.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 – A Softer Start to 2026: Letting go of Jan 1st Pressure

06:45 – Reflection: The "Camera Roll" Exercise & Finding Joy

17:00 – Bucket 1: Motherhood. The "Two Out of Three" Rule & Presence over Perfection

23:30 – Bucket 2: Partnership. Systems vs. Scorekeeping & The Weekly Check-In

29:00 – The Chore Audit: Reducing the Mental Load

34:00 – Bucket 3: Ambition. Time Blocking & The "High Effort, Low Return" Audit

45:30 – Bucket 4: Me + Energy. 20-Minute Movement & Friendship Boundaries

55:00 – Rapid Fire: "That doesn't work for us" & Scheduling Joy

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This week I’m sitting down with a very special (and pregnant!) friend — Sami Brooks — and this one felt like the kind of conversation that makes you exhale and go, okay… I’m not alone.

We talk about what it really looks like to grow a family fast: deciding to go for babies close in age, a long labor that ended in a C-section, and the dream that had her convinced she was having a little girl. Sami shares how the hardest nights can either pull you apart or weld you together — and what it looks like to choose “us vs. the problem” when you’re both running on fumes. If you’ve ever wondered how couples stay close between night feeds and nap schedules, this episode is basically a love letter to teamwork (with plenty of humor).

And yes, we get into the real pregnancy stuff — the nausea that won’t quit, the fatigue that makes your bones feel heavy, hormonal surprises like rashes and acne, and the old wives’ tales that are weirdly accurate… until they’re not. Sami also tells the most iconic gender reveal story (it involves sumo suits), plus we talk intuition vs. tracking apps and how postpartum can change what you trust most.

We also get super practical for anyone navigating close-in-age siblings: strollers, car seats, third-row cars, travel/airport logistics, and little ways to include your toddler so jealousy turns into belonging.

And of course, body image gets honest. The unglamorous first trimester, carb-only survival days, jeans that won’t button, and the shift from body perfection to body neutrality. We share simple ways to rebuild strength postpartum — breath work, deep core + pelvic floor basics, and finding trainers/programs that actually understand postpartum bodies.

If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, a seasoned mom in the chaos, or just trying to feel more normal in this season — this one’s for you.

MORE FROM SAMI BROOKS:

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Subscribe to her Youtube HERE

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The news is finally out, we’re having a baby girl & we are on cloud9! In this episode, I share the backstory behind our donut-box gender reveal and how an unexpected ultrasound slip changed our plan to wait until birth. Sometimes it’s the most simple, unplanned moments that bring the most joy, excitement & forever memories to our lives.

• why we nixed our plan to wait to find out the gender until birth
• how Scotty chose a simple, kid-centered reveal at home to surprise me
• Aspen’s strong intuition and big-sister energy
• preparing Bash for change and easing separation anxiety
• managing high-risk care and frequent ultrasounds
• my pros and cons list of when to find out the gender
• telling our families and the Mexico golf reveal plan for my parents

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Parenthood doesn’t ask for permission; it moves in, rearranges the furniture, and hands you a love so big it scares you.

In this episode, we are getting cozy. Join Tayla Burke and Scotty McKnight (from the comfort of their bed) for a candid holiday conversation about the hard truths we tend to keep quiet: the guilt of craving a break, the ache of missing your kids while you’re gone, and the shock of realizing your heart now lives outside your body.

We reflect on a recent day-date to Boulder, Colorado without the kids, compared to the chaos of past European family travels, open up about the trauma of the day our house burned down, and discuss why "surrender" is the real parenting superpower.

We also break down why "work-life balance" is a myth and introduce a more honest framework: The Pizza Pie Analogy. Some days work gets the biggest slice, other days parenting does, and the rest—marriage, friends, health, even hair-wash day—shifts with the season.

AND FINALLY... joy knocks on the door in the sweetest way. Stay until the very end for a surprise gender reveal that shifts our family story forever.

In this episode, we cover:

• 01:55 – The Elephant in the Room: Why we keep having babies but aren't married yet.

• 06:30 – Hard Truth #1: Why loving your kids and desperately needing a break can coexist.

• 09:00 – Hard Truth #2: The anxiety of your heart living outside your body.

• 24:00 – The "Pie" Analogy: Why balance is a myth and how to slice your life differently every day.

• 32:00 – Travel Disasters: When the plan falls apart, it’s just an adventure.

• 48:30 – Parenting Through Trauma: Showing up for your kids even when your house burns down.

• 55:30 – THE SURPRISE: A donut-fueled gender reveal!

#GenderReveal #TheMilkPodcast #ParentingTruths #MomOf3 #SurprisePregnancy #WorkLifeBalance #RealTalk #TaylaBurke #ScottyMcKnight

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Happy Holidays ladies!! I thought it would be fun to ring in the pre-holiday cheer by talking all things "traditions"- ones our family did when I was young, ones I've done since having kids & new traditions I'm starting this year to hopefully last decades to come.

I talk about starting small and staying flexible—my goal of picking three to five traditions that travel well through busy seasons- because we do NOT need to try to do it all (us moms are superheroes regardless). I've learned it's the simple, repeatable traditions that build real connection without the stress spiral.

I also felt it was necessary to touch on holiday anxiety. As joyous as this time of year can be, it can also be shared with sadness, loneliness, & loss. So if this year doesn't feel as you were hoping- I'm sending you a big hug through this episode.

More On What I Cover:

• reflecting on childhood traditions and identity
• naming anxiety and loneliness during the holidays
• replacing pressure with presence and intention
• yearly ornament ritual and tree decorating night
• mini-tree hack for kids and core memory moments
• matching pajamas, signature breakfast, baking night
• sponsoring a family and blending cultural recipes
• light walks, markets, donations, and gratitude circles
• choosing three to five traditions and staying flexible

If you're still looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas, HERE is a link to my gift guides to help you find something for your friends, family, partner, kids, or yourself!

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Surprise! You're getting not one but two episodes this week :) I'm back with a pt. 2 of an inside look at my first trimester! To be completely honest, weeks 9-13 truly had nothing on the previous ones- I was hit HARD to say the least. In this episode I spill on what felt like truly never-ending nausea and crippling migraines to primal cravings and restless dreams, mixed with the small comforts that made it all bearable. All I can say is gawd bless these days are behind me & if you're in the thick of it, you are closer to the end than it feels I promise- hang in there!

More On What I Cover:
• moving through weeks 9–13 with two kids and survival mode
• acupuncture, Unisom, and what eased nausea
• belly oils and my favorite cooling pregnancy pillow
• wild symptoms from nosebleeds to bizarre dreams
• week 9 affirmations that held the mindset together
• cravings strategy and planning meals for early mornings
• NIPT testing nerves and reframing anxiety
• week 12 scan as the turning point for hope
• easing back into movement and respecting limits
• encouragement for anyone still in the thick of it.

Thank you SO much for tuning in. I appreciate each and every one of you being here with me and I can't wait for all that's to come. Feel free to hit subscribe so you get a little reminder every time a new episode is posted. If you have a couple minutes to spare, I'd be so grateful for a rating & review- it's what helps other women and moms discover the show!

My inbox and dm's are ALWAYS open for any questions or support. I love hearing from you xx Tayla

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Ladies, this week I'm dropping TWO mini episodes diving into my first trimester, week by week- pfew I'm so glad those days are now just a distant memory.

The earliest weeks can feel like a secret storm, so I'm opening my personal diary to show the weather. From the moment the test turned positive at four weeks, the symptoms arrived FAST—nausea out of nowhere, insomnia that almost nothing could solve, and a burst of anxiety fueled by dreams of twins (?!) I recall each week with honesty and humor, using those fruit-size milestones for grounding while sharing the small hacks that kept me moving minute by minute.

Nausea kicked in on schedule at week six as we flew to Europe, then stacked with boat motion and jet lag. Hormonal bloat challenged body image, so we reframed: you’ve been here, it peaks and passes. Gentle movement, sun on the face, and getting dressed turned out to be medicine. I also walk through the medical backstory—shortening cervix, one past cerclage, and why I started progesterone early this time. The update is good: solid cervical length, less fear, more data. Mood swings showed up too, including a short burst of pregnancy rage, the kind you laugh about later but are terrified of in the moment...

Food aversions collided with relentless hunger in week seven, making crackers and chips an essential survival mechanism. By week eight, coffee turned into a hard no just as exhaustion peaked, forcing a return to basics: protein, hydration, pacing, and permission to rest (A LOT). The payoff arrived in a dark ultrasound room when we heard the heartbeat and watched a raspberry-sized baby wiggle like a jelly bean. That sound recentered everything, turning symptoms into signs of progress and replacing dread with gratitude.

We’re keeping this mini-series focused—weeks 4-8 now, with weeks 9-13 coming Thursday!—so you can follow the real changes without the fluff. If you’re navigating early pregnancy or supporting someone who is, you’ll find practical tips, candid stories, and the reassurance that even the wildest weeks won’t last forever. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and drop your questions so I can weave them into the next chapter.

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