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The History of Breastfeeding Oct 02, 2022

Has breastfeeding always been so hard? Have women always been shamed for not being able to breastfeed? Emily Kearney dives into the history of breastfeeding, why it matters, and the shame surrounding it.

How To Keep Our Kids Safe from Child Abuse With Rosalia Rivera Jul 26, 2022

How do we prevent our children from becoming victims of child abuse? While we as parents would rather just not think about it, the reality is that at least one in seven children in the United States experience child abuse. But, we as parents can do a lot to prevent it.

Consent educator and child abuse prevention specialist Rosalia Rivera discusses how to educate our children about body safety, boundaries, and consent along with how we as parents can minimize opportunities for abuse. She also talks about how to keep an open line of communication with our children to talk about these matters so that if they find themselves in a bad situation, they can tell us parents so that we can get them out of that situation.

Although most of us think of abuse happening at the hands of a stranger, Rosalia also explains that a lot of abuse happens between children or by a trusted adult, who gain access to children by grooming. She gives many tips on what to look out for in order to avoid children getting into these situations, how rape culture affects everything, how to teach our kids about secret safety, and shares invaluable resources, plus must more.

Mom Entrepreneurship and Pursuing Your Passions With Elise Crawford Gallagher May 29, 2022

Do you want to earn money by doing something you are passionate about, all while raising children? Elise Crawford Gallagher, founder and CEO of Ringlet Studio, discusses how she helps women-owned businesses succeed and women become financially independent. She talks about how she herself has been able to manage running a business as a mom. She also discusses how there is a space for every woman to earn money while pursuing her passions. Financially, she chats about how success is not measured by accolades, but by financial freedom balanced with how you want motherhood to look for you, and how a new wave of feminism helps define that.

Sex After Babies With Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed Feb 17, 2022

Every mom knows about the dreaded first time having sex after having a baby. Most women are inappropriately told by healthcare practioners, family, and friends, to "grit and bear it." Some moms also continually struggle with the ability to experience pleasure during sex after having a baby. What if it didn't have to be so bad? Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, D.O., a New York City based pelvic pain physician, talks about all things sexy in this episode. She discusses why many women should not do kegels, how most women with painful sex have a pelvic floor that is too tight or too loose, the two most important aspects of pelvic floor rehabilitation, and what next steps to take if pelvic floor physical therapy is not enough so that all moms can experience pain-free and enjoyable sex after babies.

You can find Dr. Ahmed on Instagram at @drtayahmed.

How To Get Your Child Interested In STEM Activities Jan 27, 2022

Want to raise a little scientists? Or, at least want your child to be well-rounded and have fun learning STEM? Kay Yang, Mechanical Engineer and Inventor, chats about how to get your children interested in STEM activities and make the activities approachable for all moms. She also pays particular attention to how to get young girls interested in STEM, given that most STEM activities are presented in a way that caters to boys. And, she talks about how to get both boys and girls channel their particular passion into a STEM activities.

Kay founded Tinker the Robot, which is a subscription STEM activity service for kids that can be found here: www.tinkertherobot.com/

Home Birth or Hospital Birth? With Dr. Candace Howe Nov 06, 2021

Thinking of a home birth? Should you have one? Dr. Candace Howe, a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and partner at HM Medical, chats about the appeal of home births and how you can have an empowered hospital birth. You can find out more about Dr. Howe's practice by clicking here and Hoag Hospital by clicking here.

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The Intellectual Life and Motherhood with Rachel Bulman Oct 09, 2021

What role does the intellectual life play in the lives of mothers? Too often mothers are reduced to their emotional life which – while beautiful – does not encompass all that we are. Rachel Bulman chats about how we as mothers are more than how we “feel”, and while we are learning the value of our emotions – and of the freedom required to actually feel happiness, sadness, joy, or anger – we must not allow ourselves to be reduced to them alone. Amidst the craziness of motherhood, Rachel gives practical tips on how mothers can challenge themselves to think deeply, to be moved intellectually, to ask questions and keep looking for answers.

Unplanned Pregnancy with Alexa Hyman Sep 22, 2021

Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy? What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected? Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her. She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and hopeful, tips for working moms and single moms, and how to support those who are navigating motherhood alone.

The Joy of Big Families With Adele Collins Sep 08, 2021

Do you want a big family? Or, do you want a smaller family but would like to implement some handy tips and tricks that big families have learned? Adele Collins shares her wisdom and practical advice for having more than the average size family. She has seven children—six plus one on the way.

Adele shares the joy and beauty of having a big family, along with the struggles and negativity. Now, this episode isn't meant to promote a big family for every single family—many families have financial, health, fertility, or other reasons for having a small family. Every family size is absolutely beautiful, whether big or small. This episode on big families is important because they are definitely a segment of our population that often gets a lot of negativity and bashing and are not always supported, so this is a way to support big families and show that big families are beautiful as well. It's obviously must more "socially acceptable" to have the average 1.9 children that most Americans have. This episode also encourages moms out there who maybe want a big family, but feel negative societal or familial pressures to not have one when they really want one. If you are a mom listening and never intend on having a big family or can't, that is 100% ok too! For those who don't want to or can't have big families, Adele shares some tips she has learned from having a big family that also apply to families of every size. So, whether you have one child, 10 children, or even no children because you are struggling with infertility, you will find this episode both inspiring and filled with practical tips you can implement in your families.

How to Feed Your Children With Ashley Smith Aug 25, 2021

Is your child a picky eater? Are you frustrated with meal time? Is your child always hungry and asking for a snack? Do you want your child to have a healthy relationship with food and a healthy body image both as a child and adult? Pediatric dietician Ashley Smith shares the best practical tips on how to properly feed your children, how to approach meal time, how to incorporate more variety and healthy foods, plus many more. Her tips are applicable for parents of children of all ages!

Spiritual Motherhood With Sister Stephanie Baliga Jul 19, 2021

All women have an innate desire to be mothers, and all are meant to be mothers in some capacity. All women are called to be spiritual mothers, even if that does not entail being a biological, adoptive, or foster mother. Sister Stephanie Baliga, the Running Nun, talks about her journey to becoming a nun and how every woman is meant to be a spiritual mother. She also discusses how every woman's spiritual journey is so unique to her and how has still continued to incorporate her passion, running, into her vocation. She chats about how hard it is, even as a nun and teacher, to stay present to small demanding children. And, she gets deep about why we as women are obsessed with perfection and the desire to be the "perfect" mom, plus so much more.

Military Mom Life With Ali Denning Jul 06, 2021

Ever wonder how military moms juggle motherhood with military life? Ali Denning chats about why she joined the military, how she handles having three children (plus, one on the way!) with a demanding job, the positives/negatives of military life, and how civilian moms can best support military moms.

The Millennial Parent Problem With Dr. Christine Sterling, OBGYN Jun 29, 2021

Do you find yourself constantly Googling every parenting question? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information that is out there? Are you confused by all the conflicting opinions? Or, do you feel drained by endless comparison on social media?

If so, don't worry! You are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you. If you're a millennial facing these experiences, this is what Dr. Christine Sterling is calls the Millennial Parent Problem.

In this episode Dr. Sterling breaks down the four main elements of the Millennial Parent Problem. We also chat about practical steps to overcome it. And, we chat about how we can begin to feel more confident and more calm when it comes to parenting in the modern age.

You can learn more about Dr. Sterling at her Instagram @drsterlingobgyn.

Developmentally Appropriate Expectations For Our Children With Dr. Amber Morabito Jun 19, 2021

What are developmentally appropriate expectations in children? Why do we expect children to act like adults when they are toddlers? Developmental psychologist Dr. Amber Morabito discusses ways our children communicate with us with their behavior, how can we better understand behavior as communication, how we can reframe the notion of the "strong willed child," how to install grit in our children, plus much more.

VBACs & C-Sections with Trish Ware, R.N. May 28, 2021

The Labor Nurse Mama is back to talk all things VBACs, C-Sections, and the fear of birth. Trish Ware, a labor and delivery nurse with over fifteen years of experience, talks about why some women end up with medically unnecessary c-sections, how c-sections are life-saving, myths about VBACs, how women can make the best choices to get the best shot at having a VBAC, how to be proud of their body and not feel like a failure no matter what kind of birth they have, and how to minimize fear in the labor and delivery room.

The Yoga of Motherhood With April Lovett May 14, 2021

Yoga isn't just an exercise to do at a studio, it's something you can incorporate into your busy daily motherhood life. April Lovett of Unfold Yoga chats about how to the benefits of yoga and having a community, especially in the prenatal and postpartum period. She also talks about how incorporate breathing techniques, mantras, and small exercise throughout your day.

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Healthy Potty Habits for Toddlers & Kids With Quiara Smith, OT May 04, 2021

Did you know that there is so much more to potty training than just not wearing a diaper? Quiara Smith, pediatric pelvic health occupational therapist, talks all things toilet training, including how can you teach your toddlers good bowel and bladder habits, what is the right age to potty train, what to do if your child struggles with constipation, what to do if your child have FOMO while playing and does not remember to use the restroom, how to get your child to feel the urge to pee and poo, plus so much more!

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Self Care & Improving Communication With Spouse After Baby with Catherine O'Brien, LMFT Apr 28, 2021

Are you struggling to find the time to take a shower or other basic necessities while having young children? Are you having a hard time communicating with your spouse what kind of help you need from him, as well as actually getting that help? Licensed marriage and family therapist, Catherine O'Brien, chats about why self-care after baby is so important, how to make time for that self-care, how to better communicate with your spouse so that you can get that time, how to communicate effectively so that you and your spouse can work as a team, plus much more.

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Developmental Activities To Do With Babies & Toddlers with Dr. Danielle Apr 21, 2021

Do you want to play with your baby or toddler in a way that promotes their development? Pediatric Physical Therapist Dr. Danielle PT, DTP chats about purposeful play—simple activities you can do with your baby/toddler for each age range. She also discusses the many ways you can have your baby do tummy time, ways to prevent improper development, how to practice gross motor skills to prepare for potty training, plus much more!

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Postpartum Hypertension with Margaret McEachran Apr 14, 2021

Scientist and mom Margaret McEachran shares her postpartum story of being diagnosed with postpartum hypertension twice, after experiencing completely normal pregnancies. Most pregnant women are familiar with preeclampsia and monitored for it, but postpartum hypertension is not effectively monitored to the extent it needs to be in women's healthcare. We hope this episode raises awareness to this important aspect of women's healthcare.

WATCH VIDEO OF EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/v_aNDIb0WV0

Cameras and Kids with Crystal Avila Floeder Apr 07, 2021

How do you make your dreams a reality while having kids? Emmy Award winning filmmaker Crystal Avila Floeder chats about how she has continued to make films while having two children under two years old, and is currently in the process of launching her own film production company. Her documentaries have appeared on Amazon Prime, and she filmed her latest documentary while 8 months pregnant. Crystal shares practical tips on how she is able to be both a present mother and make time for her filmmaking.

Keeping Your Cool with Deborah Ann Davis Mar 23, 2021

Do you struggle with keeping your temper in check while parenting? Deborah Davis, parenting coach and author of How to Keep Your Daughter From Slamming The Door, discusses practical tips for parents to better control their own emotions when faced with testy tantrums. Deborah is an award-winning author, speaker, and coach with over three decades of experience in middle and high school education. Founder of The Awesome Mom Tribe and a mother herself, Deborah now applied her experience in education to coaching parenting skills. Armed with a sense of humor, a B.S. in Education from the University of Massachusetts and a M.Ed. in Supervision from Emory University, she provides guidance and encouragement from moms to help them foster positive and healthy relationships with their families.

Feminism and Motherhood with Leah Libresco Sargeant Mar 13, 2021

How do feminism and motherhood go hand in hand? Leah Libresco Sargeant talks about the shortcomings of mainstream feminism, which accepts the premise that women and children are stuck in a zero-sum game, and proposes an alternative kind of feminism that acknowledges the humanity of both babies and women. Aspects of this other feminism Leah discusses include: how an important aspect of feminism is to not pretend babies are manageable, how we should value care work, how women are excluded from medicine, plus more.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF LEAH AND EMILY CHATTING HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLO2VZ_tzao

Join Leah's Substack discussion HERE: https://otherfeminisms.substack.com/

Raising Multiples with Justina Kopp Mar 05, 2021

Ever wonder how difficult raising twins is? Try quadruplets! Justina Kopp chats about her surprise when she and her husband found out they were expecting quadruplets, what her pregnancy was like, what her delivery was like, and like with toddler quadruplets. Her advice is also applicable for moms with singles as well, so you won't want to miss our conversation.

Meal Planning ft. Alexandra Hieronymus Feb 17, 2021

Is meal planning not your jam? Are you tired of throwing away unused food? Culinary artist Ally Hieronymus (@amhieronymous) shares tips and tricks on how to make meal planning super easy, delicious, and fun. She also shares some of her most favorite recipes.

Here are the recipes mentioned for reference:

Chicken & Dumplings

Adapted from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food

1 whole rotisserie chicken, meat taken off the bone, shredded
4 cups chicken stock or water
Salt and pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold butter
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 2/3 cups plus 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup partially defrosted frozen peas
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup whole milk

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, potato, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour; cook 30 seconds. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in chicken & peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 2/3 cups flour, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut in remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk until dough holds together. Drop 8 heaping spoonfuls of dough on top of chicken mixture. Cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Beef Stroganoff

Approx 2lbs cubed stew meat
salt and pepper
1 24 oz box mushrooms, sliced
1 32 fl oz box beef stock
8 oz condensed mushroom soup (my favorite is from Trader Joe’s)
1 cup of red wine (wine you would drink)

Season meat with salt and pepper

Brown meat in heavy bottomed pot like Dutch oven

Remove meat

Cook mushrooms

Remove from pot

Set aside

Make roux with 4 TBSP butter and 4 TBSP flour, cook to med brown color

Add stock, soup, wine. Whisk until smooth

Crockpot preparation

Add browned meat and cooked mushrooms into crockpot insert

Add stock mixture

Cook in crockpot for 8 hrs on low

When the meat falls apart, it’s ready!

Serve over buttered egg noodles

Chili

2 pounds of ground beef
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chipotle powder
2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 cup frozen sweet corn

Optional:

Frozen diced butternut squash
Frozen spinach

In heavy bottomed pot, brown the beef. Once browned, season with paprika, chipotle, salt and pepper.

Add beans, tomatoes.

Cover and let simmer 20 mins.

10 mins before serving, add corn and other add in’s.

Serve over rice or put in a tortilla for a burrito

Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts

1 white cake mix
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup or 2 pouches of applesauce
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup milk (or apple cider or water)

Mix all ingredients together

Bake at 350F in greased donut pan

5-7 minutes or until donut springs backs to touch

On wire rack with sheet pan, brush each donut with melted butter, both sides

Coat with cinnamon sugar topping

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1 stick of melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 TBSP cinnamon
Baked Oatmeal
4 cups rolled oats (3 cups rolled 1 cup steel cut)
1 1/2 cup milk (sub almond milk, coconut milk, etc)
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add mix ins:

Chopped nuts
Dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates
Frozen berries (layer the batter and berries so it doesn’t turn grey)
2-3 mashed bananas
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 chopped apples
Greased 13x9 brownie pan
Mix together all ingredients
Add mix ins

Bake at 350 for 35-40 mins or until firm

History of Motherhood Feb 07, 2021

Do you ever wonder how motherhood has looked since the beginning of time? Emily Kearney and Melissa Wetzel chat about how Motherhood has changed and taken may different forms throughout centuries and how the concept of “stay at home mom” is a recent/modern/privileged phenomenon, in order to help reduce mom guilt for mothers who feel like they do not do enough for their kids or spend enough time with them, etc. They take a look at ancient history of motherhood, how it evolved in modern times, and mom shame.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iCN6EnaAL0&t=61s

Research mentioned in episode:

New York Times Opinion piece, “Early Motherhood has always been Miserable” by Jessica Grose: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/09/opinion/sunday/babies-mothers-anxiety.html
Washington Post Opinion piece “A brief history of how we think about motherhood: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-brief-history-of-how-we-think-about-motherhood/2016/05/06/a8a1af86-12df-11e6-81b4-581a5c4c42df_story.html
Britannica Encyclopedia entry on “Women in the Workforce” https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-work-organization-648000/Women-in-the-workforce
“Hunter-Gatherer Women” entry in the Anthropology Oxford Research Encyclopedia: https://oxfordre.com/anthropology/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190854584.001.0001/acrefore-9780190854584-e-105)
“Women’s Work in Ancient Egypt” Encyclopedia: https://www.ancient.eu/article/1058/womens-work-in-ancient-egypt/
Oxford University Press’s Academic Insights for the Thinking World, entitled “11 things about women in Ancient Israel you probably didn’t know” https://blog.oup.com/2016/10/women-ancient-israel/
Women in the Middle Ages: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_Middle_Ages

Choosing Your "Mom Car" ft. Kelly Stumpe Jan 25, 2021

Ready to shop for your "mom car?" Want to know what kind of car is best for your family in the future? Kelly Stumpe, aka the Car Mom, discusses what features to look out for in a mom car, how to choose a mom car that will grow with your family, what to consider when trying to fit one or more car seats in a car, how to negotiate the best deal, her top new and used mom cars, plus more. If you want to pick out the best car for your family, then you can't miss this episode. You can find Kelly on Instagram at @the_car_mom and join her extremely helpful Facebook group as well by clicking here.

Beyond the Pill ft. Dr. Jolene Brighten Jan 21, 2021

Want to learn about alternatives to hormonal birth control? Want to learn more about the fifth vital sign, your period? Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill, is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome. In this episode, she talks all about periods, why millennials are rejecting hormonal birth control (HBC), the risks versus benefits of being on HBC, how HBC shuts down your hormones, alternatives to HBC, plus more. You can learn more about Dr. Jolene Brighten at www.drbrighten.com

More than a Mother ft. LaWann Moses Jan 12, 2021

Do you have an identity outside of motherhood? If not, is that something you desire? LaWann Moses chats about how finding an identity outside of motherhood enriched her life and made her a better mother.

Female Entrepreneurship ft. Priscilla Huerta Nov 12, 2020

Do you want to start your own business or side hustle? Priscilla Huerta started The Little Catholic, an artisan online jewelry shop, almost three years ago, and has been very successful. She shares her tips and tricks on how she created a successful online business, how she was able to transition to working for herself full-time, plus more.

Labor and Delivery Essentials ft. Trish (aka the Labor Nurse Mama) Oct 25, 2020

Want to know all the labor and delivery essentials? Labor and delivery nurse, Trish, shares all of her wisdom about giving birth. We chat about what you should pack in your hospital bag, what to expect during triage, the most common interventions and their risks/benefits, pain management, inductions, how your partner can best support you during delivery, various pushing positions, what to expect during a c-section, VBACs, plus more! Whether you are a first time mom or fifth time mom, you will learn so much and enjoy this episode.

Juggling Motherhood as an Actress + Living with Bipolar Disorder ft. Ashley Brachter Oct 12, 2020

Actress Ashley Bratcher, who plays the lead role in Unplanned, talks about her journey to motherhood, balancing motherhood with being an actress, and living with bipolar disorder. She explains why she chose life amidst and unplanned pregnancy in her own life. She also is transparent about the struggles of having a demanding career while being present for her son. Finally, she chats about why she views her bipolar diagnosis as a blessing, and how she manages it in her life.

Gut Health for Mothers ft. Dr. Betsey Caldwell Sep 27, 2020

Gut health is so important to overall health, and most do not know that know pelvic floor physical therapy can help with. As mothers, many of us deal with constipation at some point in our motherhood journey whether it is during pregnancy, early postpartum, or it has been a lifelong issue. Dr. Betsey shares actionable steps can we take to help ease constipation and improve gut health. Maintaining proper gut health ultimately can lead to better labor, delivery, recovery, and overall well-being as well.

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Steps to Ease Constipation:

Set yourself up for success. Use a squatty Potty. We want knees higher than your hips. For centuries, humans defecated in a squat position. That seems very caveman-esque, but it’s the truth. That is because our body’s were anatomically designed to defecate in a squat.
1. Click here to see what squatty potty looks like
2. WHY - We need to activate our parasympathetic nervous system - the rest and digest NS
Slow down the process. Don’t Rush a BM. I know as moms we can have multiple kiddos screaming at us when we are trying to relax to have a bowel movement. Try keeping special toys in the bathroom that they ONLY get to play with when you need to poo. That should give you 10 minutes!
1. Try to respond to the urge to defecate within 10-15 minutes if you cannot respond immediately. IF we consistently ignore the urge, overtime, our body will stop sending us signals.
Pay attention to your urges! Don’t ignore the urge.
1. Make sure you sip and do not chug.
2. For some of us, smoothies and carbonated drinks including sparkling water can worsen constipation.
Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water daily.

5. Pay attention to stress.

1. I know we are living in a very stressful world right now but not only will managing our stress levels help us strengthen our immune system to fight off any virus or illness we get entering into flu season, it will also help regulate our bowel movements.
2. When I say MANAGE stress levels what I actually mean is learning how your body internalizes stress. Which leads me to my last tip...

6. Stop Gripping your muscles to cope with stress.

For example, do you grip your jaw, your shoulder blades, your belly muscles, your glutes (butt muscles) or your pelvic floor?

When we do these compensation patterns, we are internalizing stress and it can actually slow gut transit

Dr. Betsey Caldwell's Bio

Betsey Caldwell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in pelvic health and women's health. After consistently hearing from her patients, "why didn't anyone teach me about my pelvic floor sooner?" she has made it her mission to spread pelvic health awareness and education on social media.

Unafraid of talking about all things bowel, bladder, and sexual health related...Betsey believes that we become the best version of ourselves when we are equipped with the knowledge about our changing bodies during every stage of motherhood! Betsey received her BA in Psychology at Aquinas College before making the move from Michigan to California to obtain her Doctorate Degree in PT. She is also a pregnancy and postpartum exercise coach, helping women run, jump, and lift without pain or leaking! She is a mama to Noah and wife to James. When she isn't chasing her one year old away from the dog food bowl (again), she loves healthy cooking and hiking. Betsey is a firm believer of imperfectly showing up to try your best and giving yourself grace through the many struggles of motherhood. Ready to say YES to living your best pelvic floor life? Follow Betsey on Instagram @drbetseypt and join her private Facebook group for moms of ALL ages (link in her IG bio). These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission.

How to Prioritize Your Health While Also Growing Your Family and Your Career with Bett Lucas Sep 14, 2020

Is it possible to be healthy while growing your family and career? Bett Lucas says "yes!" and shares her experience. She is a busy mom of six and works full time as a Vice President in the energy industry. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and charitable projects. She shares her practical tips and secrets on how she stays healthy while being both a professional and mother.

Getting Through Difficult Seasons of Motherhood ft. Mary Lenaburg Aug 16, 2020

Do you need wisdom on how to make it through a difficult season in life? Speaker and author Mary Lenaburg tells the heart-rending story how caring for her severely disabled daughter affected her self-image, her marriage, her family life, and her faith. With audacious authenticity about the challenges we all encounter, Lenaburg shares her struggles with control, blame, exhaustion, fear, acceptance, self-sacrifice, trust, choosing joy, and much more.

My Postpartum Story + Mothergood Anniversary! Aug 05, 2020

Emily Kearney, founder of Mothergood, shares her postpartum story and why it lead to the founding of Mothergood. She shares her unique postpartum struggles, how she navigated the wild west that is postpartum to find physical healing, plus a hilarious and embarrassing story from her current pregnancy. Mothergood was founded two years ago as a positive, yet authentic, place for mothers to become the best mom versions of themselves and navigate the world of motherhood. Most mommy places are so judgmental. And, that is why it is so important to have Mothergood, a judgment-free space within the context of evidence-based research, to grow to your full potential as mother.

Choosing Life: A Mother's and Daughter's Story of Almost Choosing Abortion ft. Martha and Kiki Rocha Jul 20, 2020

Have you known a woman who had an abortion or almost considered having one? Mother and daughter, Martha and Kiki Rocha, share their vulnerable and personal story of how Martha had two abortions prior to Kiki and almost aborted Kiki. Martha explains why she found herself in a situation where she did not feel like she had a choice, but to abort. At the very last moment, Martha chose life and ultimately, motherhood, and discusses why it was both a difficult and easy decision at the same time. Kiki shares how the knowledge of her mother's story has impacted her life.

Motherhood and Dreams ft. Lisa Canning Jul 06, 2020

Is it possible to pursue your dreams while being a mother? Lisa Canning, life coach and author of The Possibility Mom, says, "yes!" Although, as Lisa discusses in the is episode, may involve some creativity, assessment, and reconsidering what your dream as a mom looks like. Lisa, a former HGTV interior stylist, shares her wisdom on how to fit motherhood and dreams together in this episode.

PCOS & Secondary Infertility with Claire Couche Jun 30, 2020

Did you know that 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? And, one symptom of PCOS is infertility, which affects 1 in 10 women trying to conceive. Something that often catches women off-guard is secondary infertility, which is infertility after previously having one or more children. Claire Couche shares her experience with PCOS and secondary infertility, as well as her heart for women going through similar situations.

Laughter and Motherhood with Elisabeth Wykert Jun 21, 2020

Need a little motherhood comedic relief? This year has be a doozy so far, and we figured all of us could use some laughs. Stand-up comedian and actress Elisabeth Wykert shares some thoughts on being a mom, stay-at-home life, quarantine, giving birth, body image, plus more.

Disappointment When Celebrity Marriages and Other Marriages We Admire Fail with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish Jun 20, 2020

Why are we so disappointed when marriages and relationships admire fail? With Rachel Hollis' big divorce announcement last week, many women have been especially disappointed because she marketed herself as being transparent, authentic, and a relationship expert. On a more personal level, most of us are disappointed when relationships we admire in our personal lives fail as well. Tracy Dalgleish chats about why we are disappointed, para-social relationships, where to look for good relationship advice, and what outlook to have when holding relationships in admiration. She also provides some useful tips for having a healthy relationship.

Educating Ourselves and Our Children on Race, Racism, and Social Justice with Ogechi Akalegbere Jun 07, 2020

Over the last couple of weeks, the topics of race and racism has filled the news, social media, and conversations. Many of these discussions have been political and heated, which others have focused on education. This episode with Ogechi Akalegbere, who is an educator in the areas of diversity and social justice, focuses on the educational side. How can we better educate ourselves and our children on race and racism? What sort of conversations and when should we begin to have talks about social justice? Ogechi brings her years of teaching experience, wisdom, and black heritage to share how to begin the educational journey.

Book Suggestions: For Adults-

White Fragility
The New Jim Crow
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race.
The End of Policing (A book that discusses the increase in police rather than specialist use for social issues such as homelessness, mental health, and domestic violence)--might be great to read before your interview with the officer.

For Kids-

Separate Is Never Equal (pre-K-5th grade) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/separate-is-never-equal-by-duncan-tonatiuh/
Something Happened in our Town, A Children's Story about Racial Injustice (K-5th grade) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/something-happened-in-our-town-by-ann-hazzard/
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History https://www.amazon.com/Little-Leaders-History-Vashti-Harrison/dp/0316475114
The ABCs of Diversity (elementary)- disclaimer: they do discuss gender identity in this book and I know some of your listeners may find an issue with this topic, but the book does a fantastic job of breaking down how to see diversity around you, even for parents. https://chalicepress.com/products/the-abcs-of-diversity-helping-kids-and-ourselves-embrace-our-differences

Other Resources-

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-About-Racial-Bias.aspx (guide for parents about talking to children about racism)
13th Documentary on Netflix (for older teens and adults)
Just Mercy (teens and adults)
1619 Podcast
Intersectionality Matters Podcast

Longer list--https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/06/06/871023438/this-list-of-books-films-and-podcasts-about-racism-is-a-start-not-a-panacea

PELVIC FLOOR MINI-SERIES: DON'T DO YOUR KEGELS! May 28, 2020

Did you know not every woman should do kegels? And, that kegels are not even the best exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor? Don't listen to anyone who tells you to "just do your kegels" without having you consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist. Dr. Betsey Caldwell returns to our pelvic floor mini-series to discuss why many women should not be doing kegels, and what exercises women should be doing instead.

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THIS EPISODE IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT FORM A DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANYTHING DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE.

An Unexpected Motherhood & Love Story with Monica Aberle May 26, 2020

Many women dream of starting a family with a man she loves, but that isn't the story for all women. And, that's ok. It's just as beautiful. Monica Aberle shares her journey of unexpected motherhood with an unplanned pregnancy in college, followed by an even more unexpected love story with a good friend.

The Best Nutrition for Moms & Women with Cara Clark May 18, 2020

Do you want to know how to eat a healthy diet throughout all stages of motherhood? Whether you have never been pregnant, are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or done having children, Cara Clark discusses the best nutrition for all women. Cara is a Certified Sports and Clinical Nutritionist specializing in weight loss, diabetes, prenatal, postpartum and sports nutrition. She received her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University and is continuing her education for a master’s degree in Health Science.

With a ‘non-dieting’ approach, she has helped clients manage weight, energy, performance, diabetes, thyroid related disease, allergies, eating disorders and more. Cara’s passion for nutrition & wellness grew as she performed athletically at the collegiate level. With experience in the industry dating back since childhood, the goal is to expose as many people as possible to optimal health for elite performance. She is not only a professional, but a wife and a mother to four daughters, which makes her very sensitive to the needs of each individual client.

In the past few years, Cara has worked with celebrities including the OC housewives and Christina Haack from HGTV’s Flip or Flop. She’s worked with Olympic athletes and prepared top NBA and MLB prospects for the draft and their careers. But more than that, she prides herself to be able to serve the every day client with the group challenge program her team has been offering for 7 years. Cara recently published a cookbook with Christina Haack called "The Wellness Remodel."

Cultivating a Work/Life Balance for Moms and Dads with Mary Beth Ferrante May 09, 2020

Do you want both your career you and parenting to thrive? Is that even possible? Or, are you a stay-at-home mom who wants your husband to have a better work-life balance? Mary Beth Ferrante is co-founder of Work 360, which is a career developmental resource organization that advocates for inclusive workplaces for parents. In this episode, Mary Beth offers excellent tips for working moms and dads. Some of the content she covers in this episode include tips for moms returning to work after having a baby, how to educate your workplace on the needs of working parents, how to negotiate your work-life balance with your work, and much more. Her organization provides online parent programs, many of which are free as well. Some topics in her programs include how to ask for flexibility and accommodations at work, child-care and backup childcare options, and the ins and outs of pumping at work. Work 360 provides free group coaching on Wednesday's at 10am PST and has many free downloads on the website as well, including a download for parents on childcare plans during COVID-19 for dual career couples. Mary Beth also is a senior contributor for Forbes Women, where you can read more of her articles that support working parents. Her work also has been featured on Today, Working Mother, Fairy God Boss, Scary Mommy, and more. You can follow her on Instagram @Wrk360official and her website at www.wrk360.com

Saying "No" to Mom Guilt with Dr. Ashurina Ream Apr 24, 2020

Do you have mom guilt? In this episode, Dr. Ream discusses mom guilt—what it is, how to combat it, how to manage family dynamics when guilt stems from family members, plus much more. Dr. Ream is a licensed clinical psychologist whose focus is on maternal mental health. We at Mothergood are excited to finally bring you this episode on mom guilt, which is something we are 100% against and is one reason we even started Mothergood. Learn how to manage mom guilt so that it does not cause anxiety, become all consuming, create a lot of negativity in motherhood, or negatively impact the relationship with our kids. Dr. Ream runs the extremely helpful, educational, and uplifting Instagram page, @psychedmommy, which we highly recommend you follow. Dr. Ream has also generously offered $10 off her Keeping Mommy in Mind online course with the code, "Mothergood10."

Educational Activities to do with Kids at Home with Darianella Beret Apr 16, 2020

Stuck at home and wondering how to include educational activities into your children's free time? Teacher Darianella Beret shares educational and free activities to with kids of all ages at home. These activities are easy and accessible and do not require supplies of any kind.

The Joy of Big Families with Adele Collins Apr 06, 2020

Do you want a big family? Or, do you want a smaller family but would like to implement some handy tips and tricks that big families have learned? Adele Collins shares her wisdom and practical advice for having more than the average size family. She has seven children—six plus one on the way.

Adele shares the joy and beauty of having a big family, along with the struggles and negativity. Now, this episode isn't meant to promote a big family for every single family—many families have financial, health, fertility, or other reasons for having a small family. Every family size is absolutely beautiful, whether big or small. This episode on big families is important because they are definitely a segment of our population that often gets a lot of negativity and bashing and are not always supported, so this is a way to support big families and show that big families are beautiful as well. It's obviously must more "socially acceptable" to have the average 1.9 children that most Americans have. This episode also encourages moms out there who maybe want a big family, but feel negative societal or familial pressures to not have one when they really want one. If you are a mom listening and never intend on having a big family or can't, that is 100% ok too! For those who don't want to or can't have big families, Adele shares some tips she has learned from having a big family that also apply to families of every size. So, whether you have one child, 10 children, or even no children because you are struggling with infertility, you will find this episode both inspiring and filled with practical tips you can implement in your families.

MINISODE: Diaphragmatic Breathing Apr 01, 2020

Diaphragmatic breathing helps manage anxiety and keeps your pelvic floor healthy. Dr. Betsey Caldwell guides us through diaphragmatic breathing that we can practice along with.

Strengthening Your Marriage During a Quarantine with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Mar 27, 2020

Stuck in the house from quarantine? This is a great time for couples and families to grow closer, but this hard time can also put a strain a couples as well. Working from home, job loss, potential job loss, and complete isolation from the outside world are all negative factors that can cause tension to rise. Dr. Morgan Cutlip returns to our show to talk about some practical tips couples can implement starting today to ensure their marriage, and ultimately family, is strengthened during this time instead of strained.

Managing Anxiety During An Epidemic with Kris Jablonski Mar 23, 2020

Are you struggling with anxiety or how to mentally cope with this epidemic? We are living through a very strange and unique time period, and it is only natural that every mom experience anxiety at some level during this time. Psychotherapist Kris Jablonski, APRN, returns to our show to give some very practical tips you can implement in your life starting today to manage your anxiety, your kids' anxiety, and to ensure you create the best atmosphere for your children during this time.

Hope In Motherhood with Emily Chapman Mar 20, 2020

Author and writer Emily Chapman shares her love story and motherhood story, both of which have taught her a lot about hope. She became a wife later in life, struggled with infertility, and now is an adoptive mother to a beautiful baby boy. She, like all of us now, is also struggling amidst this epidemic, and offers some perspective and words of hope for us during this time.

What Moms Should Know About The Coronavirus with Dr. Farah Mar 17, 2020

Do you want to know how to take precautions as a mom amidst the coronavirus? Dr. Farah explains what coronavirus is, why it is different than the flu, tips on how to take precautions (which is different than panicking!) and what pregnant women need to know. She also puts things into perspective to give some positivity and hope to the situation.

Links mentioned in episode:

DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE IS NOT MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE AND PRESENTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE STATEMENTS ON SACRED BLOSSOM TEA HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THE TEA IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT DISEASE.

Getting Dads More Involved in Their Kids' Lives with Justin Batt Mar 12, 2020

Do you want your husband/partner to take a more active role in your children's lives? Justin Batt, founder of Daddy Saturday, talks about how we have a dad "crisis" and why it's so important that dads take an active role in their kids' lives. He also gives tips for how women should approach suggesting it to their husband/partner to make them receptive to the idea, along with activity suggestions for dads, plus more. This is our first episode with a dad, and one you won't want to miss!

PELVIC FLOOR MINI-SERIES: Returning to Exercise Postpartum Mar 08, 2020

Do you know when you should return to exercise postpartum? Dr. Betsey Caldwell returns again on our miniseries to discuss why we deserve more than just a 6-week “clearance” by our OBGYN or midwife for returning to exercise, how pregnancy affects our ability to return to exercise postpartum, what symptoms should we look out for when returning to exercise, and whether or not we should we pick up a new sport/exercise routine/hobby or stick to what we were doing before pregnancy. This is an episode every mom needs to listen to and incorporate the suggestions as part of her motherhood journey!

Dr. Betsey's website: https://www.pelvichealthandfitness.org/

How to Find Your Style Again After Having Kids with Nicole Caruso Mar 04, 2020

Have you struggled to find your sense of style after having children? Are you struggling with looking and feeling like yourself? Do you feel stuck in a rut when it comes to fashion? Nicole M. Caruso, professional makeup artist and former fashion editor at Verily Magazine, shares her practical tips on how to find your self again through fashion after having kids. She also talks about why you are worthy of wearing the "special" clothes in your closet, starting today!

Check out the bonus level content for a PDF handout from Nicole for some more handy tips.

PELVIC FLOOR MINI-SERIES: Why every mom needs to see a pelvic floor physical therapist! Mar 01, 2020

Are you a mom? Then you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist! In this first of our pelvic floor mini-series, Emily has a quick chat with Dr. Betsy Caldwell, PT, DPT about why every mom should see a pelvic floor physical therapist postpartum. Even if you healed well and have never had any pain, leaking, or other dysfunction, she explains why you still need to see one. She also discusses the benefits of seeing one while pregnant, what to do if you are not comfortable with a pelvic exam, how to find a pelvic floor physical therapist, and whether you need a referral.

State Paid Maternity Leave with Rebecca Hamilton Feb 26, 2020

Are you a pregnant working mom or a working woman who’d like to start a family someday? Do you want to know how to get state paid maternity leave? In this episode, Emily and Lauren talk with Rebecca Hamilton, a Fiscal/Policy Consultant for the California State Senate, who shares what short term disability is (state paid maternity leave), how you can qualify for it, non-pregnant reasons you may qualify for it, what the process is like in California (and a few other states), and delves into the public policy reasoning behind these laws.

Websites and articles mentioned in this episode:

FMLA website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
California State Disability website: https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/
Oscars-rejected commercial on postpartum recovery: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/02/10/oscars-rejected-postpartum-ad/
National Conference of State Legislatures: https://www.ncsl.org/
Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC) program for self-employed individuals: https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/Self-Employed.htm

Can moms really do it all? Feb 19, 2020

Can moms pursue their dreams while having children? Actress Michelle Williams, in her recent Golden Globes acceptance speech, said that if she did not have the right to choose, her career would not have been successful. And, all of Hollywood applauded.

This begs the question, do women have put their dreams on hold when they become moms? Do babies and dreams coincide? Should we be applauding a woman who says an entire industry does not support working moms? A recent popular hashtag. #babiesanddreams, went viral about moms who are able to pursue their dreams while having children. But, is this possible for all moms?

Emily and Lauren chat about this simple question with a complex answer. They break it down, give some statistics that affect moms (and dads!), and provide context from the perspective of moms of all walks of life.

You (our listeners) submitted audio clips telling your stories. We share your stories during the episode. To join the conversation, visit out Instagram page @mothergoodco

Articles and studies mentioned in episode:

The Beauty of Autism with Leah Behrens Feb 12, 2020

Do you have a child or know someone who has a child with autism? Do you want to know how to support a friend who has a child with autism? Do you want to learn more about warning signs of and how to manage autism? With two unplanned pregnancies and two children diagnosed with autism, Leah Behrens tells the challenging, yet beautiful, story of her journey through motherhood. You can find Leah online at http://thebehrensden.com/

This episode mentions autism, special needs, and Temple Grandin

Getting Past Perfect ft. Kate Wicker Feb 05, 2020

Do you constantly feel like you are failing as a mom? Do you feel like you don't live up to your full potential? Kate Wicker, author of Getting Past Perfect, chats with us on how to overcome perfectionism in motherhood and how to be a good mom, instead. She describes her own journey through perfectionism, how she overcame it, and how she strives to lead a balanced life as a good mother.

Infertility ft. Katie Waldow Jan 31, 2020

Are you struggling with months or even years of infertility? Katie Waldow and her husband struggled with infertility for over 5 years, and she shares her experience on this episode. She gives practical tips on how to have the right mindset, keep hope, all while acknowledging the negative emotions. She also gives an exciting update that just happened right after this episode was recorded!

Infertility ft. Katie Waldow Jan 31, 2020

Are you struggling with months or even years of infertility? Katie Waldow and her husband struggled with infertility for over 5 years, and she shares her experience on this episode. She gives practical tips on how to have the right mindset, keep hope, all while acknowledging the negative emotions. She also gives an exciting update that just happened right after this episode was recorded!

Emotional Intelligence—Instilling It In Our Children ft. Emily Beckman Jan 15, 2020

Have you heard the buzzword "emotional intelligence" thrown around? Do you know what it is? Do you want to teach your children how to practice important values such as kindness, empathy, and respect? School counselor, Emily Beckman, talks about how to teach our children emotional intelligence. She also describes what bullying is and how to recognize the warning signs in your children if they are being bullied. Finally, she gives practical tips and provides resources to learn more.

MINISODE: Gratitude and Showing Gratitude to Our Military Service Members Nov 27, 2019

Emily and Cullen chat about the meaning of gratitude, share some vulnerable stories, and discuss how we can show our gratitude to those serving in our armed forces.

Positive Parenting ft. Kris Jablonski Nov 24, 2019

Do you want to parent your child in a positive way? Do you want to know how to nurture healthy self-esteem and cultivate boundaries at the same time? Psychotherapist Kris Jablonski chats with us on how to effectively implement positive parenting into our disciplining. She discusses how to respond to tantrums, hitting, and biting; how to respond after telling your child to do something once and they don't listen; how to discipline in public, plus much more.

Motherhood Through Adoption ft. Bridget Lappert Salisbury Nov 15, 2019

What is it like to adopt? Whether you are currently struggling with infertility or would like to expand your family in ways other than having biological children, adoption is a beautiful option. In this episode, we chat with Bridget Lappert Salisbury, who recently became a first-time mom through adoption. She talks candidly about her struggles with infertility, what it was like going through the adoption process with her husband, and how she felt when she met her daughter for the first time.

The Beauty of Down Syndrome ft. Sylvia Bass Nov 08, 2019

Do you have a child with or know a mom who has a child with special needs? Sylvia Bass, who is an attorney turned stay-at-home mom of six, including a daughter with Down Syndrome, chats about the realities, hardships, and beauty of living with a child who has special needs. She shares what are the rights things to say to a parent of a child who has special needs, how to be an advocate to healthcare professionals, what kind of therapy is available, plus much more.

Supporting Parents at Work and at Home ft. the Mom-at-Law Oct 18, 2019

Do you know what your rights are as a parent in the workforce? Do you know where to turn if you don't think your legal rights for maternity/paternity leave or pumping are being honored at work? What is right mentality to have when it comes to supporting parents who are at home with kids? Workplace civil rights attorney, working parents advocate, and witty writer Candace Alnaji talks about her experience as a parent advocate both at the workplace and in our society in general, plus more. Candace, aka the "Mom-at-Law" on social media and her blog, also talks about life as a parents of three, including twins.

https://themomatlaw.com/

Topics discussed:

maternity leave
pumping at work
working parent
working mom
twin mom
supermom/badass mom
working from home
scaling back workload
attorney mom

Fashionable Thrifting ft. Janet Easter Sep 26, 2019

Vintage clothing is all the rage these days, but have you tried your hand at thrifting? Don't know where to start? Or how to incorporate thrifted items into your wardrobe in a fashionable way? Janet Easter, a founder of Verily Magazine and an online thrift boutique, shares her eye for all things beautiful and how exactly to approach thrifting in a fashionable way. She also talks about how to incorporate the thrifted items into your wardrobe, what thrift stores are the best, plus more.

Find Janet on Instagram here

Topics Discussed:

how to thrift
vintage clothing
how to style thrifted clothing
Verily Magazine
being a mom to three under three

Grief and Hope after Miscarriage ft. Rachel Lohman Sep 18, 2019

Are you or a friend grieving over a miscarriage? Are you looking for guidance on how to grieve? How do you remain hopeful in subsequent pregnancies after an infant loss? How do you incorporate your spouse into the grieving process? How do you interact with a friend who just suffered a miscarriage when you are pregnant? Speaker and author Rachel Lohman discusses very practical tips and gives examples of real conversations you can have for these scenarios, plus more. Trigger warning: miscarriage

Topics discussed:

miscarriage
infant loss
stillbirth
first trimester loss
late term loss
how to allow yourself and your spouse the space to grief
how to remain hopeful for future pregnancies

The Power of Female Friendships ft. Claire Mazur Sep 12, 2019

Friendships are rewarding and powerful, but they can also present some challenges that are well worth working through. We chat with author and entrepreneur, Claire Mazur, on the power of female friendships. Claire founded a successful fashion company and wrote a book with her longtime friend and shares how to have both a good personal and working relationship with a friend. She shares practical tips on how to maintain a flourishing lifelong friendship, especially as a mother.

You can find Claire Mazur on Instagram here

Topics discussed:

entrepreneurship
female friendships
mom friendships
how women can excel at both a friendship and business venture at the same time
how to have difficult conversations with friends and maintain the friendship
why it's important to be direct in friendships and address issues
how every friendship will experience some sort of conflict, so it's important to be willing to have direct conversations about that conflict so it is resolved

Mental Health During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Beyond ft. Dr. Francie Broghammer Sep 05, 2019

Most of us have heard about the baby blues and postpartum depression, but do you know what they are and how to know if you have them? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Francie Broghammer, MD, about postpartum and prenatal depression and anxiety, depression during a woman's normal cycle, how FATHERS can get postpartum depression and anxiety (shocker!), the symptoms of these mental health issues, how to know when to seek help, and how to lead an overall healthy lifestyle from a mental health standpoint.

Unplanned Pregnancy ft. Alexa Hyman Aug 29, 2019

Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy? What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected? Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her. She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and hopeful, tips for working moms and single moms, and how to support those who are navigating motherhood alone.

Intentional Living ft. Pam and Jyllian Aug 21, 2019

Do you want to live more intentionally? Do you want to be present? What does that even mean? Are you rushing through the day, wishing time would slow down, and wondering how you can savor the moments? Pam and Jyllian, mother & daughter duo and founders of Faith & Family Collective that empowers families to gather intentionally, talk about how to do just that. We talk about how to be present, how to create a family mission statement, how to know when to say "no," laugh over family stories, plus more.

How to Feed Our Children ft. Ashley Smith Aug 14, 2019

Is your child a picky eater? Are you frustrated with meal time? Is your child always hungry and asking for a snack? Do you want your child to have a healthy relationship with food and a healthy body image both as a child and adult? Pediatric dietician Ashley Smith shares the best practical tips on how to properly feed your children, how to approach meal time, how to incorporate more variety and healthy foods, plus many more. Her tips are applicable for parents of children of all ages!

Pelvic Floor Health ft. Michelle Musial, MPT Aug 07, 2019

Is sex painful? Do you occasionally pee your pants? Do you have tailbone, back, or abdominal pain? Did you know not all women should be doing Kegels? We chat about this plus more with pelvic floor physical therapist, Michelle Musial. For thousands of years, women have had to deal with these issues as “normal” parts of childbirth, but now there is a solution—pelvic floor physical therapy. In France, it is the standard of care for all mothers to receive it. We believe all women should, too!

Cultivating a Strong Marriage After Having Children ft. Dr. Morgan Cutlip Jul 31, 2019

Did you know that 2 out of 3 couples report a drop in marital satisfaction after having children? That doesn’t have to happen! Dr. Morgan Cutlip chats with us on how to have a thriving marriage after kids. She discusses common sticking points, including loss of freedom and sex, and gives practical tips on how to navigate the waters. So, whether you just had baby #1 or #7, have older kids and are still trying to balance parenthood with your marriage, or just want good pointers, this episode is for you!

Click here for Dr. Morgan’s free marriage resources!

Managing Family Finances ft. Meghan Rabuse Jul 25, 2019

2: Should I buy that latte? How should we budget? How can we stick to our budget? How should I manage my student loans? Should we take that vacation? How much debt should we have? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, answers these questions, plus more, with practical advice, so that you can be a financially savvy mom and manage your family's finances with ease. Free Download: The 25+ Best Ways to Save $500

Building a Happy Family ft. Dr. Francie Broghammer Jul 16, 2019

1: How do you build a happy family? Dr. Francie Broghammer shares practical tips within the backdrop of evidence-based research so that you can start creating a culture of happiness in your family starting today. She discusses why we are the loneliness and unhappiness generation and what we can do to change that in our own life. She shares the four “drivers of human happiness,” why they are so important, and how to utilize them to make a happy family. Dr. Broghammer’s insight and tips are not only perfect for moms, they are applicable for any parent or individual looking to live a more meaningful and happy life. This is an eye-opening episode that you don’t want to miss!

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