BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Latest Episodes:

Parenting at Your Child’s Pace with Dr. Gator Aug 15, 2024

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Truth- Ever since becoming a mom, pediatrician chats are some of my favorite ones. So for this weeks super interesting convo, Dr. Joel Walsh AKA DR. Gator joins us to talk about all things parenting and childhood. Dr. Gator is a board certified pediatrician and the author of his newly launched book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years. Dr. Gator‘s approach to parenting and pediatrics are similar, trust your gut and go back to the basics. He stresses the importance of being a parent that cares for your own mental health and well being and the benefits that has on your kids in return. In a world where information. Overload is at and all time high , i asked Dr gator what he says to parents, like myself, who might feel overwhelmed by all that is being thrown at us daily on social media and in the world. Dr gator reminds us that doing what’s best for our families and our kids is the greatest way to we can raise our kids and giving ourselves grace as we learn is super important as well. One of the big issues he touches on in his book is the spike in chronic health issues in kids. He refers to them as the S.E.E.D.S of wellbeing: Stress, Environment, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep. Dr. Gator expands on these in today’s episode and encourages parents to prioritize these S.E.E.D.S in their lives and their children’s lives. To learn more, make sure to check out Dr. Gator’s book at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Your-Childs-Pace-Pediatricians/dp/1454952490
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Dr. Cassidy on Sex and Partner Relationships Aug 12, 2024

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Dr. Cassidy Freitas, “Dr. Cassidy”, joins us today to talk all things sex and partner relationships! Dr. Cassidy shares why it is important to discuss roles, expectations, support systems, and partner love languages prior to baby’s arrival in order to mitigate partner conflict. Dr. Cassidy stresses to listeners the importance of being proactive with your partner to help the dynamic after baby. She talks to us about the science behind partner dynamics changing post babies and how to best handle partner neglect post-baby. Dr. Cassidy talks to us about sex before, during, and after baby. Dr. Cassidy shares her scale system with us, which helps facilitate communication around sex. She stresses the importance of communication in general and especially after all the changes a baby brings.
Our conversation covers everything from partner relationships and dynamics, sex, boundaries, recovery after baby, postpartum depression, how to be a proactive partner, and so much more! Join us as Dr. Cassidy provides invaluable advice and resources for the postpartum period.
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Prepare Your Core and Pelvic Floor For Childbirth with Emma Lovewell Aug 08, 2024

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Peloton instructor and author, Emma Lovewell, joins us this week to share her journey to well known fitness guru and fill us in on her pregnancy so far. We dive into how she tapped into her “masculine energy” that landed her a leading role at Peloton and what she’s learned from stepping outside her comfort zone to land in the amazing career she’s in today. Not only is Emma thriving in the fitness world, but she also dug deep and put out an inspirational and motivational book: Live, Learn Love Well: Lessons from a life of progress not perfection, available now.
When it comes to her pregnancy we touched on the importance of movement to keep your mind and body in a good place during your pregnancy and also how it can set you up for success postpartum. Just recently Emma has launched a special class called “Cradle Your Core” designed to help prepare your core and pelvic floor for childbirth as well as to help heal during the postpartum period.
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Sarah Wright Olsen on Introducing Siblings and Postpartum Aug 05, 2024

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Sarah Wright Olsen joins us today to talk about the best ways to introduce new siblings! She discusses how to introduce siblings to a new baby and talks about the importance of using specific language during the introduction. Sarah talks to us about how to navigate sibling jealousy and provides us with some tips to help mitigate jealousy. She talks to us about the importance of all your children knowing you are on the same team. Sarah also talks to us about postpartum and the importance of taking care of yourself after you have a baby. She shares her three tried and true pieces of postpartum recovery: nourishing your body, caring for your baby, and nourishing your mind. We talk about the wild postpartum hormone changes and how to battle mom guilt. Join us for as we cover everything from announcing pregnancy to new siblings to postpartum recovery!
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WTF is going on with our hormones with Dr. Taz Aug 01, 2024

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This week, we’re joined by wellness expert, board certified pediatrician and best selling author, Dr. Taz Bhatia. We do a deep dive into all things hormones for all phases of life. Whether its hormones in adolescence, pregnancy/postpartum or menopause, your hormones have a huge impact in your overall health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of getting tested to know what our baseline or “normal” hormone levels are so that when issues arise as we get older, we can know where to look and what to supplement. Dr. Taz stresses that hormone health starts with gut health, and that we should focus on a healthy gut as early as are able. We also take a look at pregnancy and postpartum, and how our hormones fluctuate in those phases of growing a baby, birthing and healing. To learn even more, make sure to check out Dr. Taz’s book The Hormone Shift which goes into even greater detail on each of the different hormone phases of life.
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Dr. Shefali on Raising Siblings Jul 29, 2024

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Dr. Shefali joins us today to talk about how to be a conscious parent and how to nurture a strong bond between siblings. Dr. Shefali discusses her latest book, The Parenting Map, and how important it is for parents to be self-aware. She talks to us about the importance of avoiding comparisons between siblings and how important it is to focus on who kids are, not what they do. Dr. Shefali discusses the importance of celebrating each child and their own unique interests. We speak about inclusion and ways to foster inclusion in sibling relationships.
Our conversation covers everything from parenting tips and tricks, sibling rivalry, sharing toys, and how to teach children to be resilient. Dr. Shefali offers invaluable parenting insights and shares ways parents can help children be great siblings.
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Lea Michele- baby #2, her Conception Journey with PCOS and Endometriosis Jul 25, 2024

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This week, Lea Michele joins us to share updates as she prepares to welcome her second baby. We discuss how this pregnancy differs from her first and explore the many life changes she's experienced since our last conversation. Lea talks about the challenges of returning to full-time work as a mama, moving back to New York City, and raising a toddler all at once. She also opens up about her journey to conception with her second baby (a little girl!), along with her diagnoses of PCOS and endometriosis. Join us as we delve into the realities of being a working mom while preparing for baby number two.
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Lauryn Bosstick on Postpartum Body Image Jul 22, 2024

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Lauryn Bosstick, wife, mom, and creator of The Skinny Confidential, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum! Lauryn talks to us about her experience with a hormone doctor and how essential it was for her to get her health in check after giving birth to her firstborn. Lauryn suffered from postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts and shares her experience treating both after baby. Lauryn opens up about her struggle with her body image postpartum and how she learned to be patient with herself in this new period. She shares how she found the beauty in simple routines and how habit stacking became her new norm as she fell into the rhythm of motherhood.
Our conversation covers everything from body changes post-baby, hormone imbalances, self-care rituals, and the importance of partner support. Lauryn offers invaluable insight into taking care of yourself postpartum and the importance of a good support system.

Keltie Knight Talks Hysterectomy and the Importance of Prioritizing Your Health Jul 18, 2024

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This week, Keltie Knight joins us to discuss her health journey over the past ten years, which led to her having a hysterectomy. Like many women, Keltie struggled for years with painful periods and was often dismissed by doctors who attributed her pain to womanhood. She was advised to have a better work-life balance and to de-stress. Years later, Keltie learned she was dealing with a rare form of anemia and After a long journey with multiple doctors and failed treatments, Keltie and her doctor decided that a hysterectomy was the solution. Now, in the early stages of recovery, Keltie is open about her choice to remove her uterus to prioritize her health and well-being.
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Jason and Lauren Kennedy’s IVF Journey Jul 15, 2024

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Jason and Lauren Kennedy join us today to talk about their journey to parenthood. They speak to us about what led them to pursue fertility testing and how important it was that they have faith and trust in God’s timing. As an IVF baby herself, Lauren found out that in order to become pregnant, she would need to undergo IVF herself. Lauren shares her experience changing fertility doctors and deep diving into the root causes of her infertility. Jason and Lauren share how they discovered the importance of being patient while struggling with infertility. They share how they both strive to keep a peaceful and stress-free home, even when undergoing IVF. Jason and Lauren share how they became closer as a couple during their IVF journey and the importance of verbalizing your needs to your partner.
Our conversation covers everything from infertility, faith, communication, IVF, and so much more! Jason and Lauren both offer invaluable insights on different ways one can support someone through infertility and IVF.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!