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Thanksgiving Break 2019 Nov 27, 2019

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This week we are off for a much-needed break for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you are traveling and have some downtime, tune in to some popular episodes from this year. Listen in for more info!

Siblings Without Rivalry, Fostering Healthy Sibling Relationships, with Dr. Sheldon Zablow Nov 20, 2019

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Have you had issues with your children fighting or bickering? Or are you about to bring home baby number two and want to stop sibling rivalry in its tracks before it has the chance of forming?

Today we brought on Dr. Sheldon Zablow, a child and adult psychiatrist with an extensive background in sibling rivalries.

He gives some of his best advice on how to navigate difficult sibling relationships and how to set a good foundation for children to eliminate the chances of developing a sibling rivalry from the beginning.

We discuss how the family dynamic plays a role in sibling rivalries, why 1-on-1 time with your children is so important, and how to be inclusive and avoid showing favoritism to children.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:

How he defines siblings and step-siblings and why sibling relationships are so important
What sibling rivalry is and how to know when it's gotten out of control
How to set up a good foundation to eliminate the chances of developing a sibling rivalry
Empowering children to resolve sibling rivalry on their own without stepping in as parents
The worst and best things you can say to children and siblings

The Power of Motherhood, Mindset and Manifestation - Featuring Rachel Miriam Nov 13, 2019

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Has motherhood inspired you to go for your dreams?

Today we're talking with a mom who used hustle and hard work to create a company that she loves and the mindset she's created to take her there.

We brought on product designer and mompreneur, Rachel Miriam of Rachel Miriam Designs. A luxury personalization product company that creates curated collections with celebrities, influencers and female leaders to support incredible non-profit organizations.

She shares how motherhood inspired her to start a business, how she has learned to persevere past obstacles and adversity and how she uses manifestation to help make things a reality in her life.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:

How Rachel feels about perseverance and the silent struggles you go through as a business owner
Vowing to never live without happiness again and why she has decided to do one thing each day to bring happiness to her life
Making the choice to believe in yourself and arming yourself with what makes you feel ambitious
Taking back control and making the day she wants to live
Boobytrapping your journey with ammunition that will make you believe in yourself

Managing The Mental Load, Featuring Nina O'Neal of "The Juggle Is Real" Nov 06, 2019

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Have you ever found yourself struggling with the juggling?

Our guest for today's episode joined us to discuss her movement, #thejuggleisreal.

As a mama, entrepreneur and wife - Nina wanted to find something that could express what most of us mothers feel on the day to day: which is the constant need to manage the juggle of our mental load and our mental to-do list that is always piling up.

The constant juggling that often leads us moms burnt out. Nina works to help create realistic conversations around motherhood without the sugarcoating you might see in your Instagram feed. She shares practical, real-life solutions to help you lighten your mental load. We discuss maternal gatekeeping and how this can contribute to an even larger mental load and how the mental load affects your partner dynamics.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:

How motherhood has made Nina more conscious and ambitious
The realities of juggling the mental load on a daily basis in motherhood
Not knowing what others are going through and what their mental load is
How technology has changed our generation of moms and the impact this has on our mental load
Dealing with difficult pregnancies and a miscarriage and the impact this had on her
Not wanting to burden anyone and the burden this brought on to her mental health
How the #thejuggleisreal came about
What maternal gatekeeping is and how it causes fathers to feel less capable
Real-life solutions for easing your mental load such as hiring a mother's helper, using Amazon and delegating tasks to others
Playing on your strengths and weaknesses and taking on tasks that are best for your skills
How the juggle plays into the mental load and the response Nina's gotten from #thejuggleisreal
How Nina feels about mommy guilt
Her experience with shooting her video series and how therapeutic it was for her
Why being connected and present with your support network will help with your mental load
Nina's professional retreat for female financial advisors and her goal for helping other women unwind, disconnect and work on themselves personally and professionally

Celebrating The Everyday with We Drink Bubbles Founder, Shiloh Caffrey Oct 30, 2019

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When faced with a difficult loss, or sometimes when you're just navigating through life - it can be a challenge to focus on celebrating the little wins.

Today's guest saw a need for learning to celebrate the small things.

Shiloh's idea for celebrating these moments was what inspired her to start her business, We Drink Bubbles. We Drink Bubbles is an online subscription service and retail boutique that focuses on bringing customers clean bubbles with good ingredients from family-run wineries.

We dive into her experience of losing her mother-in-law and how this changed their perspective for life as a family. She shares why her family moved abroad and how this impacted her as a mother and entrepreneur. She also gives us insight on why you should focus on the good in life, how to pull the trigger when you're looking to pivot in your life or career and how to figure out what brings you joy.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:

Transitioning from a teacher to a business owner
Building foundation as a family before starting her business
Moving to Italy for a fresh start and in honor of her mother-in-law
How the experience of moving abroad impacted her as a mom and entrepreneur
Her first experiences of wine in Italy and how this inspired her to start We Drink Bubbles
How her business has helped her to grow in areas that she didn't …..
Incorporating her slogan into your daily life and celebrating the little victories
Focusing on the good in life and the small moments
Shiloh's advice for pivoting your life or career to bring more joy into your everyday
Pulling the trigger on making a pivot and being confident in the choices you make
Shiloh's experience with making pivots and how her family and friends reacted
How you can figure out what brings you joy and focus on that in the hard moments
Allowing yourself the time to heal and experience the pain through losses
Why you need to honor your boundaries and time management commitments
Carving out time for herself and not letting responsibilities of entrepreneurship cloud the joys
Prioritizing your family and creating a business schedule around that
Bringing better quality champagne to consumers from family-run wineries
Establishing relationships with different wineries
How her subscription model works and how it benefits the customer

· Take in the precious moments and slowing down to appreciate time with loved ones

Bonus! Meet The Mamas if "Is It Bedtime Yet?" Podcast". Therapists Dr. Jenn Samstag & Dr. Sarine Boyadjian Oct 25, 2019

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Today we've got another bonus episode highlighting another mama podcaster that we love - actually two of them. On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jenn Samstag and Dr. Sarine Boyadjian, these women are both therapists and moms whos started a passion project to create a space where parents could explore what it's like to be both parents and people, all while raising tiny humans that make us ask, "is it bedtime yet?" We discuss how their relationship transformed after becoming moms and how this connected their friendship on an even deeper level. They share why you should take in and absorb information but then decipher what will work for your family and ditch the rest. They also dive into maintaining your identity as a person when you become a mama, learning how to manage your fear and anxiety as a parent and mom shame.

What's In This Episode:

Realizing there weren't enough podcasts for mental health and parenting and focusing in on that niche
How Jen and Sarine's relationship changed once Jen became a mom and could relate and connect to her experience of motherhood on a new level
Sarine's experience of watching Jen become a mother
Wanting to be there for someone without influencing them to make decisions based on your knowledge
Taking in information and using what works for you and your family
The common denominator that they share with all podcast guests and listeners that makes their podcast more relatable
Maintaining your identity and who you are when transitioning into motherhood
Seeing moms struggle with mom-shaming and feeling unable to keep up with what they see online
Playing the comparison game and the internalized shame moms deal with
Creating a mom tribe so you don't feel isolated in motherhood
Using their podcast as a way to serve as a resource for moms and helping them to feel validated and a sense of community
What current parents deal with that previous generations of parents didn't including fear, anxiety and an information overload via the internet
On the flip side: how mama's deal with less stigma around female reproductive issues that many dealt with in previous generations of motherhood
Embracing information and knowledge rather than letting it cripple you with fear
The healing nature of shared experiences and knowing you're all in it together
The misconception that as a parent you can plan for everything
How expectations and plans that you had can crumble once you become a parent
Parenting to your own skill set and what feels right for you
What's coming up on their podcast and their goals for the future

The Nitty-Gritty On Natural & Non-Toxic Beauty, Featuring Natalie Schwartz of The Modern Mamahood. Oct 23, 2019

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What you put on your body is just as important as what you put into your body. In today's episode, we'll be discussing clean beauty and wellness for both mamas and their babies. We have enlisted guest Natalie Schwartz, creator and founder of The Modern Mamahood and The Modern Mamahood Beauty. We cover all of the reasons why you must pay attention to the products you use on a daily basis and how brands use buzzwords to trick consumers into thinking products are better for them. Natalie shares the harmful effects that products can have on moms, what the word "fragrance" actually means in the U.S. beauty industry and the efficacy of natural products. We also dive into what clean beauty is and other clean products you can use to lower your toxic exposure.

What's In This Episode:

How Natalie got into the clean beauty arena
What clean beauty is and what it means
The traditional ingredients that are avoided in clean beauty
What the word "fragrance" actually means in the beauty industry
How the U.S. doesn't adhere to the European beauty standards
Thinking about the toxic products you're exposed to daily
The efficacy of natural products
What other clean products are available for consumers to lower toxic exposure
How brands use buzzwords to trick consumers
Using clean beauty when growing and nurturing a baby
Clean beauty vs. traditional beauty in regard to fertility
Using clean products for babies and children
What to be aware of with diapers and wipes
Why Natalie started TMM Beauty
What type of products she carries and what they do
Running her business while being a mother
What to look out for at the hair salon
Where Natalie sees her business going next

I've Had a Miscarriage. Shared Stories of Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Oct 15, 2019

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If you've ever dealt with pregnancy or infant loss - we hear you, we see you and we support you. This episode is being released in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today we're hearing from several mama's and even Lara's husband, Taylor, on pregnancy and infant loss. We dive into what it felt like, how they handled the grieving process, how they feel in hindsight looking back on the loss and more. Parents going through infant and pregnancy loss can often feel isolated, ashamed, embarrassed, broken and a range of other emotions. This episode will give you some perspective of other mamas who've been through pregnancy or infant loss and will give you some practical advice on how to support a friend who may be navigating their own loss.

What's In This Episode:

03:15 - Lara's Interview with Amanda from the Feel Amazing Naked Podcast
What led up to the first time Lara experienced pregnancy loss and navigating that loss
How Lara felt when she found out about her miscarriage
What it feels like when others don't know what to say or how to comfort you
Becoming pregnant with Sawyer and keeping it to themselves
How to navigate the grieving process
What emotions they felt about their loss
How their perspective changed from navigating multiple miscarriages
What got them through their pregnancy loss
How they feel about their losses in hindsight
Their thoughts on getting pregnant again or accepting a new child into their family
How to support a friend during pregnancy loss

27:20 - Questions and Answers from other mama influencers on pregnancy or infant loss
Rachel's experience of being told her unborn son had downs syndrome then being told he would have trisomy 18
Going through the birthing experience with her son and having to say goodbye
How she feels about the loss today
Being pregnant again after losing her son
Rachel's thoughts on support from others in her grief

1:02:00 - Lara's interview with her husband Taylor on his perspective
Taylor's perspectives as a husband going through multiple miscarriages
How Taylor felt about each miscarriage
What Taylor's beliefs are around pregnancy loss
Taylor's thoughts on what was happening to Lara
What support Taylor got as a man going through pregnancy loss with his wife
His hindsight on what they went through

What You Don't Know (But Should) About Your Vagina Featuring Vienna Farlow, The Cvntsultant. Oct 09, 2019

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We brought on Vienna Farlow, a holistic reproductive health practitioner intern and founder of the Cvntsultant. She focuses her work on demystifying the female body and teaching women better ways to connect with themselves. We discuss what body literacy is and how to become your own expert for your health. She shares the stigmas that there are about the female body, misconceptions there are around feminine health and how to determine what your body is telling you.

What's In This Episode:

How Vienna got started in this industry
Learning more about natural birth control methods and deciphering your health through the menstrual cycle
Why there is a stigma about the female body
Why bacteria is a good thing when it's in balance
What the term cvntsultant means to her
What she wishes more women would talk about and the misconceptions around vaginal health
Being able to self-treat and have "body literacy"
How your menstrual cycle is a window into your overall health
What hormonal birth control and reversible contraceptives actually do
What a healthy period looks like
Discharge, cervical mucus and what it does for your body
What the cervix does for your reproductive system
What roles estrogen and progesterone play in your health
Checking in on yourself day to day
What you should expect your cycle to look like after birth
What a "yoni steam" is and what it does for your vaginal health
Vienna's advice for being your own best expert

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Bonus: Monthly Round Up September 2019 Oct 07, 2019

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Our guests included Beth Rosenbleeth, Kelowna Guiliano, Emily Little and Ashley Meyer and an episode where did something a little different and Jenn interviewed Lara. We start this roundup with a rundown of Lara's current motherhood confessions (one that will definitely make you laugh), her current struggles as a mama, the mom hack that's currently saving her and more. After that, she dove into each episode from the past month and takeaways from each guest.What's In This Episode:

Lara's current motherhood confession
The current product that is saving her life as a mom
Lara's mom crush and collaboration with Amanda Walker of Feeling Amazing Naked
Her current mom hacks of meal prepping and quick, easy meals
What Lara is currently struggling with right now
Her highlight of the month
How Beth guides Lara in being a boy mom
Making playtime functional and educational (while buying mom more time) with Beth Rosenbleeth
Why Lara loves the Ultimate Life Tool and how its been life changing for understanding relationships
Helping other people to have a better understanding of themselves
Why Kelowna raises her family holistically
Ditching toxic chemicals and using products that come from plants with Kelowna Guiliano
How to give your children the benefits of breastfeeding even without doing it with Emily Little
The profound implications of breastfeeding for maternal health
Why you need to set expectations in business and motherhood
Starting the Mompire podcast and why you need community with Ashley Meyer

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