Dear Doula

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Trauma, resilience, and living on your own terms with Alexis Haines Jun 17, 2022

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Brandi has a candid conversation with ex-reality star, fellow doula, mom and host of the hit podcast Recovering From Reality Alexis Haines. Relationships, childhood trauma, and mental health are just a few of the topics they both talk frankly and openly about. Put your feet up and grab your coffee for a deep conversation about the complicated and beautiful role called "mom".

We mentioned resources related to mental health support via Postpartum Support International. Also ifyou wanted to check your "trauma" scores d how it relates to our physical health here is the link to the A.C.E. study checklist.

If you or anyone you know is having a psychiatric emergency please dial 911. If you believe that someone else or you are in danger of harming others, or has access to a gun and there are mental health concerns please call 911 or a trusted friend or family member who can arrange for you to get immediate assistance.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a dm and she might include it on her next podcast episode!

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Are We There Yet? Tips for summer travel with young children Jun 10, 2022

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Brandi shares her tips and tricks to traveling near and far with babies and young children. Brandi shares how she manages traveling with kids at different ages, and a few tips to make summer air travel more comfortable. She also shares her must have accessories to make traveling with young children a breeze!

In this episode Brandi shares her must have summer travel accessories. Here is the link to her list: Even young kids need to be able to hear their favorite tunes and watch their favorite shows, unfortunately standard headphones in the air aren't the right size for littles. Brandi's favorite accessories for this are Cozy phones headband, Sony wireless headphones, and if they need to block out the noise and not listen to it, Babybanz earmuffs are great!

If you are looking to make running through the airport a bit more manageable with kiddos these are airport must haves: You need to incorporate babywearing into the mix and these are my favorite picks for that.. Sakura Bloom ring sling, Moby Wrap, and the Ergo 360 baby carrier. Try them out and see what you find the easiest. A good "carry-on" approved stroller can literally SAVE your sanity, Brandi's favorite is this one the Yoyo by Babyzen

If you are looking to turn your airplane seat into a great napping station here are a few accessories that can create a lot more comfort; Jetkids Bed Box byt Stokke, Flyaway Kids Bed, Flytot

If you want a few ideas to keep littles ones busy on the plane here are a few of the ones mentioned during this episode: Busy baby mat, Kids travel tray carseat, Usborne animal doodle cards, Snake speed cube puzzle

If you are going to spending time in the sun this summer this is Brandi's go-to sunscreen for the whole family: Supergoop Play or in the spray version

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

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Parenting, school shootings, and remembering hope May 27, 2022

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Hope: Let's use it as a verb. In this heartfelt episode of Dear Doula podcast Brandi shares tips on navigating grief, loss, and crisis with young children. On May 24, 2022 an armed gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and killed our children and community members. To hold these families up, and to remain hopeful Brandi shares tips shes learned supporting families since 2001 to cope in times of crisis. If you are looking to connect as a community to soothe our grief, disbelief, and shame for what has been allowed to happen, tune in to this conversation.

If you are looking for organizations to support as we demand safety for children in the United States, Moms Demand Action is a grassroots organization fighting for gun control. Everytown is another non-profit that is working to make it harder for guns to get into the hands of people who shouldn't have them. They advocate for things such as requiring background checks for all gun sales, and denying gun applications for people who have been charged with domestic violence.

We all know that gun violence is also a mental health problem. If you or anyone you know is having a psychiatric emergency please dial 911. If you believe that someone else or you are in danger of harming others, or has access to a gun and there are mental health concerns please call 911 or a trusted friend or family member who can arrange for you to get immediate assistance.

If you have older children who may be hearing about this most current school shooting and they are feeling afraid fortunately (and unfortunately) there are several online resources to help children process complex emotions after a school shooting.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

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Lactation education is NOT formula shaming and why that matters right now May 20, 2022

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In this episode of Dear Doula Brandi shares what people are getting very wrong about the formula shortage and an important topic that is being left out of this conversation. Brandi also shares tips on what parents can be doing right now if they are affected and concerned about the current formula shortage. This conversation goes deeper into what Fed is Best really means and how it actually limits support for all parents regardless of how they choose to feed their children.

In this episode we shared information about accessing breastmilk via a local human milk bank. To connect with your local milk bank you can access them here: https://www.hmbana.org/find-a-milk-bank/overview.html . If you are interested in learning mor about informal milks sharing this is a great resource: https://www.facebook.com/hm4hb/. For those of you who inquired about which formulas I recommend from overseas Holle and Hipp would be my favorite. As a board certified lactation consultant I am urging pregnant and families with small children to consider seeking support from one of us if you are interested in lactation or are having difficulites. You can find an IBCLC "International Board Certified Lactation Consultant" all over the world by simply googling "lactation consultant" and your city or state.

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

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Can you heal your body with touch? Taking healing into your own hands with the ancient practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu May 13, 2022

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Brandi has an informative conversation with Marna Shauten-Kruijt who is an Energy Wellness expert. She practices an ancient Japanese healing art called Jin Shin Jyutsu. In this episode Marna shares that parents can take healing literally into their own hands, plus she shares ways that she helps parents relax, de-stress and feel more connected to themselves and in their role as parents.

If you want to connect with Marna you can go to her site www.marna.nu to learn more about her and her services.

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

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Mother's Day Special featuring Brandi's Mom! Useful advice on how moms and daughters can develop a strong friendship into adulthood May 06, 2022

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Mother's day for many can be a special one, for some families it can bring up feelings of loss and regret. Brandi and her mom Maggie Jordan have a warm and inviting conversation about what it takes to build great relationships that last a lifetime. Maggie also shares her insights on what shes learned parenting four girls, and what intentional steps she took to create a foundation for building a lifelong friendship with her children.

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.

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My biggest regrets as a mother, yet there is still time… Apr 29, 2022

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So much of the conversation around parenthood is focused on the myriad of ways we are all getting it wrong. This is the wrong conversation to be having. In this episode of Dear Doula host Brandi Jordan shares the mistakes she made as a mother and how that reflection has actually made her a better mother and more connected to her children. Brandi shares simple tips on creating more attachment and connection with your children while healing yourself in the process.

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

In this show there was a mention of Emmett Till whose untimely death has been credited with igniting the civil rights movement in the United States. Please note that his story is graphic and sad, but tells the true story or what many Black Americans and their children faced during the segregation era.

If you are looking for support in fixing your child's sleep issues you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a pediatric sleep consultant

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The BIGGEST changes that parenthood brings: why you shouldn't be scared & how you can mentally prepare Apr 22, 2022

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In this warm episode Brandi shares why she started the Dear Doula podcast and gives insight to the three things parents need to have in place to thrive in parenthood. From changing the nature of relationships, to using parenthood as you personal self-help journey, this episode will help you to connect to yourself and garner the ingredients that will essentially make you a rockstar parent.

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My Best Tips for Fixing Your Child's Sleep Issues Apr 15, 2022

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Brandi Jordan shares what she has seen over the past twenty years supporting families to get a good nights rest. She breaks myths about breastfeeding and sleep, and shares some simple ways to begin tackling your families sleep woes. From sleep and wake cycles, to bedtime routines, Brandi shares her tips and tricks to helping families get more nutritive sleep for their children. Not every family has to do traditional sleep training, and in this episode Brandi shares a checklist of what you can begin doing as a family to get some much needed rest.

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My favorite sleep books are Good Night, Sleep Tight, by Kim West if you are looking to improve sleep on your own, and The 90-Minute Baby Sleep Program: Follow Your Child's Natural Sleep Rhythms for Better Nights and Naps, by Polly Moore, PhD, which will help to educate you on your baby's natural sleep cycles. If you are looking for support in fixing your child's sleep issues you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a pediatric sleep consultant

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It's okay to be unmotivated: how to embrace the ebbs and flows, re-spark that motivation, set boundaries, and show up as the best parent you can be Apr 08, 2022

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Brandi shares authentic and genuine struggles that people have as parents, but often keep to themselves for fear of mom-shaming and being seen as a bad parent. Learn some easy tips and tricks to getting your mojo back, and showing up for your kids in ways that keeps your spark alive, and a loving connection with your kids.

If you are loving Dear Doula please take a minute to scroll down, rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com

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