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Eli Harwood on Creating Secure Attachment and Letting Go of Emotional Baggage Feb 26, 2026

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So many parents will find themselves worrying if they’re doing enough to create a secure attachment with their children. Today, we’re joined by Eli Harwood, the creator of Attachment Nerd and bestselling author of Raising Securely Attached Kids to talk all about attachment and managing our emotions.
Eli’s new book How to Deal with Your ___ So Your Kids Don’t Have To is a practical encyclopedia for parents to reference again and again. She covers everything from what to do when you’re feeling angry to how to talk to your partner about getting into therapy. Today, we delve into fostering a secure bond with our kids and how important it is to take care of our own emotional baggage for the sake of our kids. Everyone can benefit from Eli’s work because as she says, the best gift you can give your kids is secure attachment.
Learn more about Eli here: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/
Pre-order How to Deal here: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books
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Emily Jackson and Rachel Parcell share the Power of Sisterhood Feb 23, 2026

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As part of our sisterhood series, I sat down with Emily Jackson and Rachel Parcell. They share their experiences growing up together as a tight knit family of four sisters and all the highs and lows that come along with sisterhood. We discuss different sister dynamics, navigating conflict, and supporting each other. We also get into the process of forming your own self-image while also staying close to your siblings. This series celebrated the unique gift of sisterhood, and Emily and Rachel are such great examples of that gift.
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Creating a Better Multi-Vitamin with Elizabeth Zwillinger of Biologica Feb 19, 2026

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This week I sat down with Elizabeth Zwillinger, one of the co-founders of Biologica, to talk all about hormonal health. We dive into Biologica’s groundbreaking multivitamin, specifically formulated to support women’s hormonal health.
We also get into the link between hormones and gut health, and how Biologica can help support healthy hormones and a healthy gut. Elizabeth is passionate about filling the gaps left behind by traditional supplements, and Biologica does just that. Learn more about Biologica at the links below!

Order Biologica here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43407818

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Navigating the Feeding Journey with Jenny Best of Solid Starts Feb 16, 2026

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Jenny Best is a mom of three and founder of Solid Starts. In this episode, she joined us to walk through all the complexities of feeding babies and toddlers. We talk through common concerns when starting solids, the idea of baby-led weaning, and how to address picky eating. Jenny emphasizes the importance of trusting your own parental intuition and remembering that you are the one that knows your child best. She also gives us some great advice for managing good refusal and fostering health family mealtimes.

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Coregulation with Marc Brackett Feb 12, 2026

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When I heard about coregulation from Marc Brackett years ago, it changed the way that I parent. It actually changed how I behave in most of my relationships and has given me a whole new awareness of what goes on when our kids have big feelings. I learned all of this from Marc Brackett and I’m so excited to spread the knowledge with all of you.
Marc is professor at Yale and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Coregulation is really the key to life. Marc explains how you can't help your child co-regulate if you can't self-regulate yourself, why there's no such thing as a bad emotion, and the critical difference between anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
Marc introduces the concept of creating an Emotional Intelligence Charter with your family during calm moments, rather than waiting for meltdowns to happen. From handling bedtime battles to managing your own triggers, Marc offers practical tools like asking yourself "Will this matter in a week?" and reminds us to be curious explorers rather than a critical judges of emotions. Whether you're a parent or simply want to improve your own emotional well-being, Marc reminds us it's never too late to build these skills.
Order his book "Dealing With Feeling" here https://go.shopmy.us/p-42655649

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Motherhood Unfiltered with Beverley Mitchell Feb 09, 2026

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Beverley Mitchell joined us to share her insights on motherhood, personal growth, and the challenges that come with balancing family personal goals. Beverley emphasizes the importance of building a supportive sisterhood among mothers where we all feel safe to ask for help. Embracing vulnerability and overcoming the fear of judgment where so important in Beverley’s journey, and she encourages others to learn how to let go of their own fears of being judged. We also touch on her time on Special Forces, and her experience as a working mom.
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Bravery, Resilience and Exploring Space w/ Hayley Arceneaux Feb 05, 2026

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Hayley Arceneaux, our first BDA Baby guest who's been to space talks about her journey beating childhood cancer to becoming an astronaut, to turning her journeys into heart-warming children's books. She talks about how to be brave in the face of scary situations, the healing power of returning to St. Jude’s to give back and so much more.

If you're looking for an inspiring story of resilience, dreaming big and growing up, this one's for you! Order her book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-41611075
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The Ultimate Guide to Car Seat Safety with Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat Feb 02, 2026

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We sat down with Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat to talk through all the complexities of car seat safety from proper installation to when to size up your seat. Michelle explains the different types of car seats, and when your child should be moving up to the next style of seat. Car seat safety is critical, and Michelle has great tips on how to make sure you’re installing and using your car seat correctly. Michelle hopes that safe in the seat can help parents feel less overwhelmed by all of the car seat information that is out there. Understanding the basics can go a long way to help make sure your child is as safe as possible in your car.
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Staying on the Same Team: Marriage, Communication & Connection After Kids w/ Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman Jan 29, 2026

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I sit down with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman of Meet the Freemans for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a strong marriage through every season of life, especially parenthood. We talk about how their relationship wasn’t an overnight success, but the result of intentionally learning communication tools early on, navigating conflict as a team, and committing to growth long before kids entered the picture.

They share how their very different upbringings shaped the way they handle conflict, why adaptability is one of the most important predictors of long-term relationship success, and why seeking support before things fall apart can make all the difference.

We also dive into what happens to marriages after kids — from co-regulating with our children but forgetting to co-regulate with our partners, to the “roommate phase” so many couples experience. Jocelyn and Erin break down how small, everyday micro-moments of connection can help reignite intimacy, even in the busiest seasons of parenting.

We also talk about modeling healthy relationships for our kids, staying emotionally connected beyond logistics, and why treating your marriage as a lifestyle, not a crisis response, matters more than we realize.This conversation is full of practical takeaways for couples who want to feel more connected, communicate better, and stay on the same team through parenting and beyond.

Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Pregnancy Loss Jan 26, 2026

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In this heartfelt conversation, Katrina Scott shares her journey through secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional challenges that accompany these experiences. Katrina hopes that by sharing her story she can help others feel less alone in their own journeys with pregnancy loss and the anxiety that follows in future pregnancies. She discusses the importance of hope and support from partners during pregnancy loss and fertility struggles and encourages women to appreciate their body and understand that every woman's journey is unique. The conversation provides valuable insights for those navigating similar paths, highlighting the significance of mental health and self-care throughout the process.
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