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9 Things I Want You To Know Before You Turn 40 | 127 Dec 01, 2020

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Now that I'm in my 40s, I thought I'd drop some middle-aged wisdom by sharing nine things I want you to know before you turn 40. If you're a fellow member of Club 40, I hope you'll glean some familiar insights. If you're in your 20s or 30s, buckle up, buttercup! (This episode includes strong language and a frank conversation about sex - not for the little ones to overhear.)

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Morgan's Three Unique Plus Size Cesarean Birth Stories | 126 Nov 23, 2020

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Morgan shares her three plus size cesarean birth stories. Her unique stories show how connecting with a size-friendly care provider can positively impact how people feel about their birth experiences.

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Talking About How Social Justice And Birth Intersect | 125 Nov 16, 2020

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Writer and full-spectrum doula Carrie Murphy joins the show for a thought-provoking conversation about how social justice and birth intersect. Listen in as we also tackle the pitfalls of pregnancy online support groups and examine the language we use when we talk about birth.

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Salena Shares Her Healing Home Birth Story | 124 Nov 09, 2020

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Twelve years following a traumatic birth, Salena knew next time would be different. She shares her and her wife's journey to getting pregnant with their son and her healing home birth story as a plus size woman.

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Dieting Does Not Work – Talking To A Dietitian About Food | 123 Nov 02, 2020

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It's common knowledge these days that dieting does not work. Yet, if you're someone who has dieted their entire life, it can feel unclear how to approach nutrition. Registered Dietician Jenn Bryant joins the show to discuss why dieting does not work, how to practice mindful eating, setting up healthy habits, and fun tips for feeding our kids.

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Champion Powerlifter Becci Holcomb Shares Her Pregnancy & Birth Story | 122 Oct 26, 2020

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Champion powerlifter Becci Holcomb deadlifted almost 600 lb when she was pregnant during a competition in Dubai. This unstoppable woman joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to share her pregnancy and birth story. Becci wants everyone to know that you can do awesome things when you are pregnant!

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Powerful Conversation About Plus Size Pregnancy With An OB-GYN | 121 Oct 19, 2020

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Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins joins the show for an insightful conversation about plus size pregnancy with an OB-GYN. We dive deep into some tough topics surrounding the mistreatment of people of size during pregnancy. As well as answer questions, like should plus size people be automatically classified as high risk during pregnancy? It was a real honor to such a powerful conversation with an OB-GYN who wants to be size-inclusive.

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Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy When You Are Plus Size | 120 Oct 12, 2020

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Host Jen McLellan answers questions submitted by the Plus Mommy Instagram community about pregnancy when you are plus size. During this episode, we're also joined by family nurse practitioner Flynn O'Neill to discuss the Myriad Prequel Prenatal Screen. This noninvasive prenatal screen produces highly accurate results for all patient types, regardless of BMI.

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Going To The Doctor When You Are Plus Size | 119 Oct 05, 2020

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Going to the doctor when you are plus size can be a stressful experience. Physician Assistant Stacy Landers joins the show to have a heartfelt conversation about patient advocacy. We share tips and tricks to help plus size people navigate the healthcare system and feel empowered!

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How Nia's Plus Size Pregnancies Changed Her Life's Path | 118 Sep 28, 2020

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As a medical assistant, Nia's plus size pregnancies challenged her view of the maternity care system. Listen as Nia shares her pregnancy and birth stories, along with changing her career path to becoming a doula!

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