MeaningFull Living

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39: Jess’ Story: Finding purpose, hope, and inspiration while parenting with cancer Nov 15, 2021

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In 2020, as the pandemic was just beginning and her son was only 1.5 years old, Jess’ life changed in an instant when she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Jess shares her story with Hayley as they talk about how she made it through, how she handled parenting while sick, and how Hayley and Meaning Full Living gave her a bigger purpose and the ability to dream about the future. From hair loss to fertility struggles and quarantining with a toddler, Jess gets candid about her journey, her new outlook on life, and the advice she’d give to anyone who is struggling.

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38: Unlocking the power of sensory play with @mothercould Nov 08, 2021

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Today, we are talking to Myriam Sandler of @motherCOULD all about sensory play – why it's so important for babies and kids and how to do it. She’s known for her genius and simple parenting hacks and play activities, and in this episode, she shares her top sensory activities for every age group, how to make simple activities using items from the pantry, and her all-time favorite parenting hack that we all need to know. We are anything but Pinterest moms, and we walked away from this conversation feeling empowered and ready to tackle sensory play with our kids!

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37: Molly Sims gets candid about parenthood Nov 01, 2021

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This week’s guest is our personal #momgoals and instant best friend, Molly Sims! The model, actress, producer, and entrepreneur gets real about what it’s like to be a mom of three, why balance doesn’t actually exist, and why sometimes you have to hide in your closet with a drink. We chat with Molly about her breastfeeding journey, how she handles mom shame, catastrophic thinking, the mental load of parenting, and the power of no. We love her for her huge heart and how real and honest she keeps it – and we know you’ll walk away feeling the same!

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36: Help! What do I feed my sick kid? Oct 25, 2021

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Cold and flu season is here! So, we’re sharing all the easy and practical tips for feeding and supporting our little ones during the inevitable coughs, colds, and stomach viruses. So much information on this topic is outdated, so we’re breaking it all down — how and what to feed your child when they have no appetite or can’t keep anything down, our favorite natural over-the-counter remedies to help alleviate symptoms and reduce the duration of illness, and what we can do when we see them start to experience symptoms. We can all relate to the helpless and overwhelmed feeling of just wanting to make sure our kids are hydrated and okay, and we promise this episode will leave you feeling empowered, confident, and ready to tackle colds and flus when they hit your home!

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35: How not to lose your mind over Halloween candy Oct 18, 2021

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With Halloween around the corner and the holidays close behind, Hayley and Jess are breaking down what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to treat season. Jess shares her successful approach and practical tips for handling your kid’s candy haul, why too many restrictions can just make them eat more, and how making them “earn” their treats puts sweets on a pedestal that leads to more power struggles. If the stress of managing your kids’ sugar intake this Halloween has you wishing it was January already, this episode is a must-listen for keeping the season joyful and treat neutral!

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34: Tips and toys to get our kids talking with speech-language pathologist @playtalklove Oct 11, 2021

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This week, we’re talking to Chelsea Swopes from @playtalklove all about the simple things we can do to get our kids talking. Chelsea is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and a mama to two little ones. She specializes in the development of speech and language skills for children 0-3 years old, and today, she’s sharing all her knowledge, tips, and practical strategies around how we can help foster our kids’ speech development from a young age. Whether you're wanting to know the simple things you can do everyday to help your babies and kids talk, which toys you may want to avoid for the sake of language development, or which milestones you should be looking out for, you won’t want to miss this interview with Chelsea!

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33: Tackling comparison, jealousy, and lying with Jennie Monness Oct 04, 2021

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Today, we are talking with Jennie Monness (@jenniemonness), mom, early childhood educator, RIE specialist, parenting coach, and co-founder of Union Square Play. Jennie sits down with us to cover some very big topics that happen every day whether we realize it or not – comparison, jealousy, and lying. We ask Jennie for specific examples about how to notice when these things are happening, what to do and say, and how we can help our kids get out of the pattern of comparing by asking questions. We look at our own mindsets around constantly wanting to fix things for our kids and why we should rethink the little white lies we tell if we expect our kids to keep it honest. We promise you will relate to and learn so much from this episode – the convo made us rethink how we can stop jealousy and comparison in its tracks as opposed to keeping up with it. Spoiler: it’s a work in progress for all of us!

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32: Is your family brushing their teeth wrong? with Dr. Maddahi Sep 27, 2021

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This week, we sit down with Lumineux CEO and world-renowned dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi to get all of our questions answered about how to properly take care of our kids’ teeth, when to start seeing a dentist, and the right way to brush. We were blown away by what we didn’t know and ended up learning why we need to rethink fluoride, the products we’re using that might actually be making our oral health worse, and why dental health isn’t just about preventing cavities but essential for building a healthy immune system and preventing chronic disease. Thank you to our sponsor Lumineux: www.oralessentials.com code: LIVING to save 15% off your first order.

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31: What to do when your child refuses a meal Sep 20, 2021

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What do you do when your toddler refuses a meal? Is it your job to get them to eat something? Do you change meal times to accommodate when they didn’t eat a lot? We break it all down – what to do when our kids refuse a meal, how to know when they're full or getting enough nutrition, and what to do when they do the opposite and eat too much. A dietitian nutritionist focused on moms and children and a mom herself, Jess knows the reality of mealtime struggles and shares all the tools you need to remove the stress and bring harmony to mealtime. Thank you to our sponsors:

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30: What we need to know about our pelvic floor with Allison Oswald Sep 13, 2021

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This week, we’re talking to Allison Oswald all about pelvic floor health before, during, and after baby. A board certified women’s health physical therapist, Allison talks to us about the importance of core and pelvic health, how to treat the most common pelvic health issues, and tackles all of our most asked questions about everything from kegels and peeing ourselves after baby to belly bands and postpartum sex. Through her amazing online postnatal series and private practice in LA, the mom of three has helped so many women – including Hayley and Jess – feel connected to their bodies and take back control of their pelvic floor throughout all stages of motherhood. Whether you’re thinking of having a baby or newly postpartum, we can’t emphasize enough how important this episode is for all women to hear!

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