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This Is Postpartum With Meg Boggs | 19 Sep 09, 2018

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Instagram is a photo-driven platform, and most of the #momlife images we see are of thin women. When I came across Meg Bogg's feed, a plus size woman sharing authentic messages about motherhood, I was hooked!

Meg joins my podcast to share her motherhood journey that led to her Instagram fame. She talks about her plus size pregnancy, 30-hour birth, becoming an Instagram Influencer, and the awe-inspiring This Is Postpartum project.

This Is Postpartum launched on September 8th, 2018. Meg invited twenty mom bloggers, including yours truly, to bare our bellies, and talk openly about postpartum.

As Meg shares, "Let's stand up. Let's embrace our postpartum bodies together. Whether you're plus size, full of loose skin, stretch marked up or scarred. All of it is postpartum. All of it counts. All of it means something. Because all of it is part of you. And you, mama, are worthy."

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Nicole's Plus Size IVF Success Story | 18 Sep 02, 2018

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Nicole's plus size IVF success story was six years in the making. She tracked her regular cycle for years, but in the back of her head, she knew something was wrong. Other people in her family got pregnant right away, but she had been trying for so long.

When Nicole brought up fertility concerns to her gynecologist, the response she received was to lose weight and have more sex.

This is a narrative many plus size women are used to hearing – just lose weight! Often there's a lot more to infertility for plus size women than just weight.

Nicole shares her plus size IVF success story in great detail during this week's episode of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She encourages anyone struggling with fertility to be persistent and to connect with a fertility specialist who will be supportive.

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My 300 lb Birth Story | 17 Aug 26, 2018

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Five months into my pregnancy I switch care from an OB-GYN to a midwife, and the rest, as they say, is history. As you'll hear in this episode of the Plus Mommy Podcast, I had a perfectly healthy plus size pregnancy, and my 300 lb birth story ends by me giving birth on my knees. My body is not broken. My body is amazing! I hope my story inspires others to believe in the strength and beauty their body possesses! Read More

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Canadian Mom Blogger Shares Her Postpartum Struggles | 16 Aug 19, 2018

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Canadian mom blogger, Just Jen P, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to share her plus size pregnancy story and postpartum struggles.

It's fascinating to hear stories from moms around the world. Jen, being a plus size Canadian mom blogger, shares how her access to Universal Healthcare and paid maternity leave is entirely different from what most families experience in the United States.

Jen left the hospital after giving birth with only a parking bill. As her daughter is taking her first steps, she is still on maternity leave.

While on leave, she has this time to focus on her family, body, and postpartum struggles.

Jen opens up about her postpartum anxiety. She shares how plus size model Tess Holliday helped her realize all she was experiencing was far more than baby blues. Jen's now focusing on her mental health and tapping into her "mama mojo" (you'll learn what this means during this episode).

Postpartum is such an important topic that we continue to cover on the Plus Mommy Podcast.

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Helpful Tips For Flying While Fat | 15 Aug 12, 2018

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The friendly skies can be quite intimidating when you're flying while fat. Will I be able to fit in the seat comfortably with the armrests down? Can I handle the embarrassment of asking for a seatbelt extender if I need one? What should I do if people give me a dirty look? These are all entirely legitimate concerns that we'll navigate through while we talk about flying while fat.

Let's start by addressing the reality of flying while fat. Then share tips for planning ahead, and how to reduce your travel anxiety on the big day.

Between TSA and delayed flights, traveling is stressful enough. Here's to less turbulence ahead when you apply these tips for flying while fat.

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Sam's Plus Size Pregnancy And Breastfeeding Story | 14 Aug 05, 2018

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Every mother has a story. Every story matters! Sam Reyes, a body positive influencer, talks about her very personal experiences surrounding plus size pregnancy and breastfeeding.

More than one OB-GYN told Sam that she shouldn't get pregnant because of her size. They made her feel terrible about her body and tried to extinguish her dream of becoming a mother.

After five years of trying, she became pregnant!

Sam's plus size pregnancy and breastfeeding journeys are very relatable. For those of us who exist in larger bodies, our narratives hold common threads. From assumptions made about what our bodies are capable of to frustrations around finding clothes like plus size nursing bras.

Pregnancy and postpartum is a time in our lives that's so exciting. It's also a unique period that feels isolating and is full of many disappointments that most people don't openly express. I'm thankful moms like Sam Reyes are willing to talk about their struggles and triumphs. By sharing, we learn tips and tricks that can benefit one another.

We help plus size moms to feel less alone!

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Race, Adoption, And Body Love With Pia Schiavo-Campo | 13 Jul 29, 2018

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Pia Schiavo-Campo joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to have a crucial conversation about race, adoption, motherhood and body image. From how to be an ally to people of color to letting go of perfection in motherhood, Pia generously shares!

She talks about the importance of reading diverse books to our children. How it's okay to take up space as people of size and to stop apologizing for our bodies. As well as a reminder that we are enough! This interview will honestly stay with me, and I hope it impacts you as well.

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Fat Shaming And Skinny Shaming With Actress Reid Cox | 12 Jul 23, 2018

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Actress Reid Cox openly shares details about her struggles with body dysmorphic disorder and disordered eating. Reid and I share what it's like to exist in bodies we've worked very hard to embrace. As well as how fat shaming and skinny shaming are equally harmful.

We need to stop allowing the media to pin fat and thin women against one another. People of all sizes struggle with body image and self-love! Let's continue to share our stories, speak out when we see shaming, and support one another. Learn more!

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Is It Possible To Have A Plus Size VBAC? | 11 Jul 15, 2018

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It is possible to have a plus size VBAC if you're a good candidate and connect with a care provider who will back your decision. Yet, finding a size-friendly and VBAC supportive provider can be extremely challenging. Jen Kamel, the founder of VBAC Facts, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to talk about VBAC options. Jen shares not only the benefits but also the risks of considering a VBAC. We break down some common misconceptions and talk specifically about the unique struggles of having a plus size VBAC.

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When You've Been Fat-Shamed By Your Doctor | 10 Jul 08, 2018

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Being fat-shamed by your doctor is not okay and yet many people feel as if they must accept this substandard level of care. We need to talk about not only what's occurring behind closed doors but what people who have been fat-shamed by their care providers can do about it.

Writer and nurse, Joni Edelman, is my special guest this episode. She speaks from her experience as not only a nurse but also as a fat patient. We talk openly about what it feels like to be fat-shamed and how to be your own best advocate.

Know that you're worthy of proper medical care and should always receive dignified care! Learn more here.

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