BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

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Navigating Matresence with Dr. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy May 11, 2026

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Dr. Ashurina Ream from Psyched Mommy joined us to unpack the experience of becoming a mom and the shifts in identity that every woman experiences in motherhood. We tackle everything from mom guilt to bodily changes and feeling like a stranger to yourself. Dr. Ream explains how societal expectations can fuel mom guilt and how it’s important to set boundaries that empower you and acknowledge the struggles of motherhood. Becoming a mom can be challenging, but it doesn’t need to be a negative experience and Dr. Ream with Psyched Mommy is here to help.
Learn more on https://www.psychedmommy.com/
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Navigating Postpartum and New Identities as a Mom with Lo Bosworth May 07, 2026

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When we become moms, our whole world changes. From body changes to identity shifts, motherhood can be full of new experiences. Today, we talk with Lo Bosworth for The Ultimate Unbalancing Act, our four-part series with Yahoo.
She walks us through her pregnancy and postpartum experience, and how she’s handling all of the shifts that come along with becoming a mom. Lo explains her challenging postpartum experience following a c-section that resulted in a retained placenta and how she’s coping with a birth and postpartum experience that wasn’t quite what she planned for. We also delve into just how much motherhood shifts your perspective, and how she’s experiencing that as a first-time mom. Lo is also candid about her experience balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and how there might not really be such a thing as balance.
You can hear more about Lo’s and other moms’ stories on her podcast Tell Me I’m a Good Mom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-im-a-good-mom-with-lo-bosworth-natale/id1882122583
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Tackling Baby-Led Weaning and Picky Eating with Megan McNamee May 04, 2026

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Introducing solids to your baby can be a daunting task. In this episode, Megan McNamee joined us to walk through some of her top steps for introducing solids. She explains what exactly baby-led weaning is, and how to incorporate some of those techniques into your approach. She also has advice on some of the best first foods, managing picky eating, and so much more. Whether your baby is just starting to eat solids or showing signs of picky eating, Megan has advice for you today!
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Cosmetic Gynecology with Dr. Courtenay Poucher Apr 30, 2026

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As an experienced OB/GYN and cosmetic Gynecologist, Dr. Courtenay Poucher has been working to break down stigmas and shame in the cosmetic gynecology space.
Whether you are experiencing vaginal discomfort, want to change something about the appearance of your vagina or have experienced changes during pregnancy, postpartum or menopause, she’s doing it all!
Today, Dr. Poucher explains some of the misconceptions surrounding her top request of labiaplasty and cosmetic gynecology. She tells us that often, patients aren’t just seeing cosmetic changes, but functional ones as well.
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Minimizing Food Waste and Tackling Picky Eating with Tiffani Thiessen Apr 27, 2026

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Tiffani Thiessen joined us alongside the release of her cookbook Here We Go Again to walk us through some of the key takeaways from the book like minimizing food waste and saving money in the kitchen. Here We Go Again is full of recipes that focus on using leftovers creatively, and Tiffani explains that using leftovers well is key to making sure the food we make is not going to waste. It’s not just about saving money, it’s good for the planet too. Tiffani also has great advice on getting kids involved in the kitchen and turning picky eaters into adventurous ones.
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How to Make Your Home Your Happy Place with Katy Joy Wells Apr 23, 2026

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Keeping your home organized and eliminating clutter are goals many of us want to achieve but figuring out where to start can feel paralyzing. Katy Joy Wells, decluttering expert and author of the new book Making Home Your Happy Place, is here to help.
In today’s episode, Katy breaks down some of her favorite decluttering techniques, showing how to integrate them into everyday life and create a sustainable system for keeping your home organized. She also shares ways to get kids involved in the decluttering process. Teaching children how to stay organized early can set them up for success as they grow. Whether you’re just starting to declutter or already have your own habits, Katy reminds us that decluttering isn’t all or nothing—and that giving yourself grace while working toward your organizational goals is so important.
Order her book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53986399
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All About Sensory Play with Myriam Sandler of Mothercould Apr 20, 2026

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Sensory play can be a great way to help fuel your child’s development, but many parents aren’t sure where to start. Myriam Sandler of Mothercould joined us to share practical tips for parents on how to integrate sensory play. She shares some of her own journey into sensory play as well as some of the reasons parents might choose to offer different types of sensory play to their child. We also cover how to keep sensory play safe and some great DIY activities children can do at home.
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Michaeleen Doucleff is Teaching us how to Rewire our Kids brains Apr 16, 2026

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So many parents feel helpless by the amount of technology our children find themselves on and around. Michaeleen is here to tell us that our kid's brains are actually much easier to rewire than we think they are. In her new book Dopamine Kids Michaeleen Doucleff gives parents a step-by-step guide for how to rewire their kids’ brains to seek out healthier sources of dopamine.

Michaeleen starts today’s conversation by explaining exactly what dopamine does in our brains. It’s much more complex than just making us feel good! She also gives parents practical tips for how to swap screens for healthier sources of dopamine for our kids. Things like audio books and riding bikes can give our kids the dopamine their brains crave but in healthier ways that fulfill more aspects of their lives. Stepping away from screen time can be daunting, but Michaeleen encourages parents to remember that kids’ brains are flexible and will adapt quickly.
Learn more about Michaeleen and order Dopamine Kids here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53076783

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Navigating Motherhood with Sara Haines Apr 13, 2026

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Sara Haines joined us to walk through her journey to motherhood and some of the key insights she gained along the way. Many new moms feel overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting, but Sara is here to encourage them to embrace the chaos. She also emphasizes the importance of connecting with other moms and building your support network. Parenting is so much easier with a village, even if it’s just a group of fellow moms who can recommend the best car seat. Motherhood is filled with unexpected challenges, but Sara reminds us that embracing the journey can help us find our way.
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Learning How to Eat Hormone Healthy with Lauren Chambers Apr 09, 2026

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Eliminating painful cycles through nutrition? Yes please! As women, we often accept that uncomfortable symptoms around our cycles are normal and assumed . Lauren Chambers is here to help rewrite that narrative. As a nutrition and hormone coach, Lauren has a wealth of knowledge of how food can impact our hormones. Today, she breaks down the phases of a woman’s cycle and how nutrition can support a woman throughout her cycle.

In her new cookbook, Hormone Healthy Eats, Lauren gives recipes for every phase of our hormone cycle. Today, she breaks down the building blocks in those recipes like iron-rich foods during the menstrual phase and fresh vegetables during the follicular phase. Lauren explains that natural hormonal changes don’t have to equal discomfort, and eating a wide range of nutrient dense foods at specific times in our cycle can bring relief and help women thrive at every time of the month.

Learn more about Lauren and order her book at the links below:
Website: https://sofreshnsogreen.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofreshnsogreeeeen/?hl=en
Order Hormone Healthy Eats: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51739806

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