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Iskra Lawrence on New Motherhood Jun 03, 2024

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Iskra Lawrence, mother, model, entrepreneur, and positive body image advocate joins us today to speak about all things new motherhood. Iskra had a home birth a little over a year ago and speaks to us about her labor experience. She talks about the pressure placed on women to bounce back and how to handle a new body after giving birth. She talks about accepting and loving all the “newness” that comes with motherhood. Iskra speaks about giving yourself grace and forgiving yourself when things get hard during pregnancy, postpartum, and new motherhood. Katherine and Iskra speak about the unique challenges the Covid-19 pandemic presented while pregnant and after becoming a mother.
Our conversation covers everything from pregnancy, exercising during pregnancy, hormones, the wild ride that can be postpartum, becoming a new person with motherhood, and so much more! Iskra offers listeners insights about supporting both the new and seasons mothers in your life.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Whitney Port updates up on her fertility struggles and next steps in her journey to baby May 30, 2024

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Whitney Port joins us this week to update us on her fertility journey as she continues to try for baby number two. We talk about how she has navigated infertility, her experience with egg freezing and her thoughts surrounding surrogacy. Whitney has been open about her experience and the ups and downs that come with infertility, plus her choice to be vulnerable about such a personal subject. She also provides advice for those experiencing similar fertility struggles and what she wishes she had known before entering into the world of treatment. She encourages others in similar circumstances to advocate for themselves and to remember that they are not alone.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Jacey Duprie on infertility and adenomyosis May 27, 2024

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Jacey Duprie, mother, entrepreneur, and best-selling author joins us today to speak about her challenging pregnancy and postpartum with her first born, as well as her struggle with secondary infertility and adenomyosis. Jacey talks about trusting your gut when it comes to your health and about grieving and accepting the fact that she will not be able to be pregnant again. She reflects on how meditation, therapy, and practicing gratitude have been beneficial in accepting her diagnosis. Jacey gives listeners advice on what to say (and what not to say) when someone shares their struggles with infertility. Jacey reflects on how important it is to remain kind to yourself and others, especially when dealing with life’s challenges.
Our conversation covers everything from infertility, PCOS, adenomyosis, meditation, the importance of therapy and communicating with your partner, tips on what to say (and what not to say) when someone shares their infertility diagnosis, the importance of validating your feelings, and so much more! Jacey offers insights about supporting others and the importance of trusting your gut.

Olivia Culpo talks endometriosis journey and advocating for yourself May 23, 2024

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Olivia Culpo joins us today to discuss her endometriosis diagnosis and how through her advocacy work, she hopes she can shine a much needed light on this subject impacting so many women. Over the past few years, Olivia has decided to be open on social media about her experience with endometriosis. She’s documented the pain, the journey to get a diagnosis and the procedures she’s undergone to get to the place she’s in today. Gaining confidence and being educated around the subject, allows Olivia to be open about the subject and be a prominent voice in the advocacy work around those living with endometriosis. Olivia tells us that being able to share her experience has not only been therapeutic for her but she does it with the goal of allowing others to see themselves in her story and hopefully feel better educated than she was so they aren’t waiting 10 years like Olivia did to get some answers on what was causing her so much pain.
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Dylan Dreyer on miscarriages and infertility May 20, 2024

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Dylan Dreyer joins us today to discuss different aspects of her motherhood journey. Dylan is an author, meteorologist, and mother of two who experienced a miscarriage and secondary infertility during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares about the guilt she felt while experiencing secondary infertility, as well as the loneliness that often comes with infertility and miscarriage. Dylan provides listeners with tips on how to support someone who has experienced a miscarriage. She speaks to us about her different breastfeeding journeys with her two sons and how she developed D-MER with her second son. Dylan offers listeners advice about staying optimistic despite struggling with a miscarriage and infertility.Our conversation covers everything from infertility, second infertility guilt, fertility testing, miscarriage, C-sections, breastfeeding, and more! Dylan offers insights about supporting other women battling infertility and how we can support each other as moms.

Preparing for “The Unexpected” with Author and Economist Emily Oster May 16, 2024

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Emily Oster joins us again today in our first episode of our new format to discuss her new book “The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications” co-authored by Nathan Fox. Emily’s data driven approach brings comfort to parents everywhere and this book is no different. After years of receiving questions from readers about approaching a second pregnancy when the first one didn’t go as planned, Emily decided to create this book to help inform and educate parents about the reality that about 50% of pregnancies include complications. Whether its miscarriage, hyperemesis gravid arum. preterm birth or postpartum education, Emily provides us all with the necessary information to make next pregnancies as smooth as possible.
Our conversation goes deep into questions provided by all of you! Emily offers insights about epidurals, home births, miscarriage, hyperemesis gravidarum, postpartum depression, VBAC's, induction and how to not let panic headlines cause a panic. Join us as we examine the topics of empowerment and advocating for yourself in doctors appointments and providing you with all the data you need to make informed decisions.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the must have “The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications” and continue with Emily on her podcast ParentData!
Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Pregnancy and disordered eating with Kat Mcphee Foster May 13, 2024

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Katharine has been incredibly open about her history with disordered eating, and during her pregnancy was worried that she was slipping back into old patterns. I can’t tell you how many people have written in and asked for us to cover the subject of self love while you are growing a baby, especially those who have recovered from disordered eating. There is anxiety and stress around our bodies growing and getting bigger as we create a home for a baby, and I loved that Katharine shared her feelings that she had toward this and what helped her in her journey.
For many of us who are pregnant or have been pregnant, the fourth trimester or life postpartum can feel daunting, but Katharine shared to her surprise, that her postpartum journey was filled with so much gratitude, not only for what her body was able to do, but for how she looked. A huge and monumental step and transition for Katharine. I hope this conversation can help allow us to shift the way we think, recognize that we don’t know what everyone is going through, and even if you disagree with someone, maybe there isn’t a need to say anything at all. Mothers are miraculous and amazing creatures, and they all deserve a little grace. Thank you Katharine for joining me!

The Grandmother Project: Camila Alves McConaughey & mother-in-law, Kay McConaughey May 12, 2024

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the fourth and final episode, Maria and Katherine interview Camila Alves McConaughey and her mother-in-law, Kay McConaughey, to talk about their journey to a beautiful relationship, ma Mac’s presence in their families life and respecting different parenting styles. In honor of these multi-generational relationships, Katherine and Maria partnered with Babylist and Nuna to highlight real and heartwarming stories along with the many ups and downs of navigating new roles as grandmother and mother.

SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio May 09, 2024

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the third episode, Maria and Katherine interview Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio, to talk about living together, being on the same page about parenting and Pia’s pregnancy journey. In honor of these multi-generational relationships, Katherine and Maria partnered with Babylist and Nuna to highlight real and heartwarming stories along with the many ups and downs of navigating new roles as grandmother and mother.

“Pockets of Peace” with Nabela Noor May 06, 2024

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I am so thrilled to welcome @nabela back to BDA today! We last spoke when she was pregnant with her daughter, and now she is pregnant with her second daughter! Nabela has been so open and honest about the experience of being a mom, sharing both the good and the bad. Nabela spoke about how she posts her “Pockets of Peace” which are moments of the day that she is grateful for. She embraces choosing joy and happiness, but not toxic positivity, which is why we also addressed the very real issue of mom shaming. Nabela has been very open about unsolicited comments and advice that comes with sharing her life, and the very real impact that can have on her mental wellbeing. But, she also shared that only you can determine the power that someone else’s words have!
We also chatted about life with 2 daughters close in age, as my girls are 19 months apart, and Nabela’s will be a little closer. I’m so excited for her and her family to have the joy of a new baby, more love, and we all should celebrate along with them. Thank you as always, Nabela, for sharing your time and your positivity with me! Sign up for today’s newsletter for more insight and some of my favorite things!

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