The Juna Moms Podcast

Feeding my toddler SUCKS: Mom Fails Ep. 7 Mar 07, 2023

This weeks episode Sarah and Dillan bring on a friend to talk all about the stress of feeding toddlers. If you have a toddler, you may already know that chicken nuggets are their favorite, but the mom behind those toddlers still feels a lot of guilt. If you're one of those moms, definitely give this episode a listen, it might be cheaper than therapy!

I absolutely hated Breastfeeding: Mom Fails Ep. 06 Mar 01, 2023

In this weeks Mom Fails episode Dillan and Sarah are back talking more about Breastfeeding. They each had very different breastfeeding relationships with their kids. Dillan very vulnerably shares how her first breastfeeding experience nearly broke her and how she made a brave decision to not breastfeed her second. Mom fails is all about sharing our hard moments, so that others know that they are not alone in their experience. Please share this episode with anyone who is struggling with their breastfeeding relationship.

Is My Kid Really Lactose Intolerant? Feb 23, 2023

In this weeks episode of Mom Fails, one of Sarah and Dillan's friend comes on to talk about how she failed to see the signs that her kid was Lactose Intolerant. The way we feed our family can be incredibly personal and wrought with a lot of pressure. All those elements can play into the feelings of failure you might experience. We'd love to hear from you on what you think of this episode.

All About Poop and Potty Training Feb 09, 2023

Episode Summary

In this weeks episode Sarah talks to Jessica Irwin from Rooted in Routine. Jessica is a Pediatric Occupational therapist and has helped many kids with their toilet learning journey's. We go deep into the specific problem of a child only wanting to poop in the diaper. Jessica goes through 4 different reasons why your child may be struggling with this specifically and gives practical tools for you to start employing today. Nothing is a quick fix, but slow and steady wins the race, or in this case, gets poop in the potty.

For more nutrition and fitness advice from Juna, please check out the Juna App!

Early Postpartum Breastfeeding Fails: Mom Fails Ep. 4 Feb 03, 2023

In today's episode Sarah and Dillan talk about a fail they experienced in their their first time mama breastfeeding experiences. Dillan talks all about her bleeding nipples and has an amazing tip for mamas who are going through that. Sarah talks about Overactive Letdown and her baby essentially drowning in her breastmilk. Tune in and let us know in the comments what you think! As always, if you like this episode please like, rate, review and share with a friend!

5 Must-Know Nutrition Tips for Pregnancy Jan 06, 2023

Episode Summary

Whilst we don’t want women to be sweating the small stuff when it comes to nutrition and pregnancy, there are some essential pieces of information you should know.

But finding accurate information is no easy task. Just when you think you’ve figured out how much caffeine you can drink, you’ll soon find another article telling you something entirely different.

In this episode, we’ll take away all the stress and anxiety from finding the pregnancy nutrition answers you need.

Registered Dietician Lauren Manaker joins us to tell us the 5 most important tips we should know. We’ll be discussing prenatal vitamins, hydration, seafood and more.

Pull Quotes

3:55 - “There is not one perfect one [prenatal vitamin] for every single person, so it’s really meant to supplement your diet. So see what you’re eating, what you’re missing, and supplement accordingly.”

07:39 - “You have to find a way to stay hydrated because once you get dehydrated, that’s when things can get really dangerous.”

11:03 - “There’s so much data showing that pregnant people that eat their two/three servings of low mercury seafood a week just have so many better pregnancy outcomes in terms of reducing the risk of early labor.”

15:37 - “We can’t categorize fruit in the same category as jelly beans. It’s just not the same. And we’re missing out on so many of these plant compounds that we’re not getting anywhere else when we’re not eating fruit.”

17:32 - “Just try to really maximize what you’re eating for the most part, but not with every single thing that you’re doing. You still need to live life and enjoy yourself and it’s easy to get hung up on the details and you really shouldn’t get hung up on the details.”

For more nutrition and fitness advice from Juna, please check out the Juna App!

How To Get Your Kids To Listen and Respect You Dec 28, 2022

In this episode Sarah hosts Dr Siggie Cohen who has dedicated her life's work to helping families connect and thrive. Dr. Siggie shares her tried and true techniques for simplifying parenting, helping you remain calm and in charge, feel empowered, and reduce tension in your home.

Mom Fails 02: Baby In The Gutter Dec 22, 2022

This is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect. In this episode we are joined by a guest who shares a Mom Fail we can all relate to.

About The Show

When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time.

Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and learn from their mistakes.

This podcast is free of judgment, full of snark, and definitely not safe for kids.

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We want to hear your Mom Fail!

If you have a Mom Fail to share, DM us on Instagram (at Juna.Moms) or email: Sarah@juna.co.

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If you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or newly postpartum, please check out the Juna App, which is the app that makes this podcast possible. We have trimester specific workouts, pregnancy tracking, nutrition support and recipes for you and baby, as well as courses on breastfeeding, newborn sleep, preparing for birth, and taking care of your newborn.

You can find the app in the app store by searching Juna Moms or by visiting juna.co. Thank you for your support — see you next week!

Mom Fails 01: Put Your Fu*king Shoes On! Dec 15, 2022

This is the 1st episode of a new series from Juna called Mom Fails with Sarah and Dillan.

This is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect.

When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time.

Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and learn from their mistakes.

This podcast is free of judgment, full of snark, and definitely not safe for kids.

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We want to hear your Mom Fail!

If you have a Mom Fail to share, DM us on Instagram (at Juna.Moms) or email: Sarah@juna.co.

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If you like this episode, hit the follow/subscribe button so you don't miss the next one.

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If you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or newly postpartum, please check out the Juna App, which is the app that makes this podcast possible. We have trimester specific workouts, pregnancy tracking, nutrition support and recipes for you and baby, as well as courses on breastfeeding, newborn sleep, preparing for birth, and taking care of your newborn.

You can find the app in the app store by searching Juna Moms or by visiting juna.co. Thank you for your support — see you next week!

5 Top Tips for Postpartum Weight Loss Dec 14, 2022

Stepping on the scale and seeing a much bigger number than you’re used to, your favorite jeans feeling tighter than ever… there’s no doubt that postpartum weight gain can be a shock.

While you can pretty much Google ‘how to lose weight’ or even use your common sense, the key is finding the strategies that can incorporate health into your daily life and make it sustainable, because let’s face it - newborn parents have a lot on their plates.

In this latest podcast episode, health coach Amanda Lauren tells us how we can marry up our behaviors with our intentions to create the best and healthiest version of ourselves. She gives us her 5 top tips for weight loss as a new mom whilst helping us to understand how to prioritize ourselves in the whirlwind that is postpartum.

If you’re struggling to shift those stubborn pounds after having a baby, you don’t wanna miss this one!

Pull Quotes

04:00 - “There is a one size fits all diet. It turns out, it’s called the ‘put yourself first’ diet.”

08:33 - “If you’re trying to build muscle, if you’re trying to have a lot of energy, you really want to have a protein forward day.”

18:26 - “Guilt happens when we eat things that really are not in line with what we truly want.”

22:40 - “Let’s not fear being a little bit hungry for the right reasons.”

34:11 - “The more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism goes, the better you feel and look in your clothes and it’s just a win-win.”

42:47 - “Be conscious of what you’re doing. Make conscious choices and own your choices, whether that’s having a treat food or having a rest day, just own it and enjoy it.”

Listen Now!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Surviving Sleep Transitions - 4 to 12 Months Dec 06, 2022

Pull Quotes

4:00 - “When the baby is trying to get it to cue the melatonin and not, it’s taking all the cues from the environment mostly. I have had some clients that say all I needed to do was put in blackout shades.”

10 - “At four months, we want to still be in this idea that there is a rhythm and a flow that we sleep, we wake up, we eat, we play, we sleep.”

14 - “Bedtime routines still exist even into adulthood. So really pay attention and teach them that this bedtime routine is important to allow our bodies to fall asleep.”

24 - “Exit ‘goodnight’ and reunite ‘good morning’. Those are the two bookmarks. And those can form our relationships throughout our day and throughout our life really, they’re such amazing habits to be in.

34 - “You cannot make them eat, you cannot make them sleep. You can’t really make them poop without medicine. But what we do is we set up the environment for them to do what their body is designed to do.”

Podcast Description

The newborn stage can definitely lure you into a false sense of security when it comes to sleep. Those extended 2-3 hour naps are now catnaps and you can barely put a load of laundry on before they’re awake again. Your baby might even be waking more at night and you’re left wondering ‘what the hell happened to my perfect sleeper?!’

From 4 - 12 months, there are a lot of developmental milestones and changes that can affect your child’s sleep routine. The 4 month sleep regression is the biggest change in your baby’s sleep that they will ever go through. So how on earth do you survive this as a parent?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by pediatric counselor and sleep consultant Jessica Schaffer, who helps us make sense of our little one’s sleeping patterns, just as we’re starting to feel like every day is becoming a bit of a circus. They talk us through what to expect from the 4 month sleep regression, the ideal bedtime and morning routines, and how to interpret wake windows.

If you’re pulling your hair out with a nap-resistant baby, this one’s for you.

Listen Now!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Navigating a Healthy Relationship with Formula Nov 23, 2022

Podcast Description

While breastfeeding is preferred by many health experts, we can’t ignore the fact that some women can’t, shouldn’t or don’t want to breastfeed. There are many emotional and health reasons a mom may choose to formula feed her baby.

If a mom is making the choice to formula feed her baby, it’s paramount that she has the knowledge, education and information needed to make the most informed decisions when it comes to formula milk.

That’s why Sarah is sitting down with Elke Pascoe, Founder of LittleOak, which makes infant formula products based on goat’s milk rather than cow’s milk. She explains how her son’s skin condition triggered the idea for her business and informs us about harmful ingredients to look out for, as well as how to navigate a healthy relationship with formula.

Pull out Quotes

04:37 - “This terrible infant formula issue wasn’t isolated to just Australia. In fact, it was a global issue.”

04:53 - “We all agreed that goat milk was significantly more naturally akin to human breast milk.”

07:09 - “In our mind, every child deserves the best start in life and the best nutrition.”

10:17 - “I will stand in front of every CEO of every large infant formula company in the world and insist that they take palm oil out of their formula.”

18:42 - “I really do encourage you to look into those other ingredients and make sure not only you know where they come from, but how they’re extracted, because that plays an

overall impact on your child’s health now and in the future.”

25.11 - “Get all the knowledge, get the education, get the information that you need to make a good decision.”

31:18 - “Children need to lay down really strong layers of iron and magnesium for cognitive development, but also for later in life around anxiety.”

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/tips-for-navigating-a-healthy-relationship-with-formula/

Surviving Winter Viruses with Jessica Hochman, MD Nov 17, 2022

As a parent, worrying is second nature. You're constantly afraid that something could go wrong and when the worst happens and your child gets sick, it’s horrible to see your little one suffering.

Even worse, if the domino effect means your whole family gets struck down by an illness, looking after your kids can become a real challenge with viruses beginning to spread like wildfire during the winter season.

An early surge of respiratory viruses among babies and toddlers this fall has caught doctors off guard and means we could be in for a more challenging season when it comes to illnesses such as flu, RSV and Covid-19.

In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by pediatrician Jessica Hochman, MD, to help us prepare for the season ahead.

Listen now to find out about:

What to expect this winter
The 3 signs your child should seek medical help
What to do if your child has a fever
Febrile seizures
RSV
How to manage symptoms
Prevention tips

Pull Out Quotes

01:08 - “Viruses are more prevalent this year than we’ve seen since the pandemic started.”

18:04 - “There’s so little population immunity from the past few years that there’s some concern that it will be a rougher season.”

25:44 - “There is a true consolation prize to getting sick. You’re building up your immune system.”

26:09 - “It’s a sign that we’re getting back to normal, that we’re back to being connected, because just by nature of humans being around each other, unfortunately with that come viruses.”

26:49 - “Once a month is the average that a kid gets a cold.”

28:56 - “We’re seeing the effects of being away from each other for a couple of years. I think there’s a lot of immunity that we have to rebuild.”

30:55 - “RSV is definitely something that we should take seriously.”

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/surviving-winter-viruses-with-jessica-hochman-md/

Wave Goodbye to Messy Playrooms Nov 10, 2022

No matter how much you have going on in the day, if the playroom is a mess, the mom guilt takes over. You blame yourself and wonder how all the other Instagram playrooms can stay so perfectly tidy.

If the constant state of mess, the yelling and the stress haven’t driven you to insanity already, you can guarantee the next piece of Lego you step on probably will.

What you need is a permanent solution that won’t involve you doing any more work and will even get your kids to help too.

That’s why Evelyn Cucchiara, aka The Toy Tamer, joins Sarah in the latest podcast episode to tell us how your messy, disorganized playroom can soon become a thing of the past. Evelyn talks us through her S.A.N.E. Method which empowers your kids and makes them actually want to put their toys away.

Don’t miss how this magic works!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/wave-goodbye-to-messy-playrooms/

How Postpartum Doulas Transform the Fourth Trimester Nov 03, 2022

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

On this episode: Mothers receive what feels like constant attention in the nine months before labor, whether it’s baby classes, baby showers, a special seat on the subway or people asking to feel your belly.

But, all of a sudden, the terrifying and painful part happens, the baby arrives and you’re thrust into what feels like the unknown.

Doulas are trained, non-medical postpartum experts who act as supporters, educators and cheerleaders, who provide resources and recommendations for your postpartum experience.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by certified postpartum doula and the founder of Major Care, Mandy Major, who talks to us about the importance of postpartum care for the baby and the birth person. They jump into the following topics:

Care teams
Different types of doula
Activities doulas support with
Common questions doulas can help with
Major Care and the My Fourth app

When a postpartum doula is involved, the entire family is healthier, safer, and enjoys an all round better experience.

Don’t miss this episode to find out more!

Powering Your Pregnancy With Plants Oct 27, 2022

When it comes to having a plant-based pregnancy, you can be faced with a lot of misinformation and discouragement about your well-intended choices. Trying to find accurate advice often ends up with you stuck in a Google rabbit hole, swamped by conflicting ideas.

Then comes the self-doubt about whether it’s healthy or even possible to stay vegetarian or vegan while pregnant, leaving you to consider sacrificing your beliefs and values for a healthy pregnancy.

In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by Crysta Pollitt MS, RDN, who helps us to feel confident about plant-based pregnancy choices during pregnancy and gives us the guidance we need to ensure we get all the important nutrients needed to grow a healthy baby.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Topics include:

Supplementation
Important nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy
How to build a healthy plate
Nutritious breakfast ideas
Plant-based protein powders
Soy
Tasty plant-based snack ideas

Show Notes

3:23 - “It’s completely possible to have a healthy pregnancy without eating animal protein.”

4:53 - “With plant-based pregnancy, I 100% recommend a prenatal vitamin.”

5:16 - “The first thing I look at with supplementation for plant-based pregnancy is choline, Omega-3s and B12.”

9:18 - “We have to make sure there’s protein with each meal.”

20:42 - “One of the biggest myths about plant-based pregnancy or just plant-based eating is that soy is bad for you.”

25:48 - “In pregnancy, really pay attention to the quality of the food and to the characteristics of the food that you are craving.”

26:27 - “We’re not afraid of carbs in the plant-based pregnancy world. We’re just so focused on protein.”

29:27 - “Focus on the time during your pregnancy to really nourish yourself.”

The Evolution of Pregnancy Advice and Recommendations Oct 20, 2022

Today I am talking to Brittany Clair, author of "Carrying On', the book that helps expecting parents make sense of the overwhelming amount of information available to them.

We talk about how she came up with the idea to write the book, how pregnancy recommendations have evolved over time, and how you can use this book to help guide you through pregnancy.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Everything You Need To Know About Placenta Encapsulation Oct 13, 2022

In this episode Sarah talks with Samantha Davis from Mommy Made Encapsulation. Samantha specializes in all things placenta encapsulation. They talk about the benefits, the different methods of consumption, and more. If you're currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant or just curious about placenta encapsulation, you'll love this episode.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

The Benefits of Play Therapy For Kids Sep 30, 2022

Sarah talks with Jessica Schaeffer. Jessica is a child counselor who specializes in working with children who have anxiety, sleep problems, or behavioral issues. We share some real life examples of when play therapy would be helpful and Jessica shares tips on how you can implement some of her findings in your own parenting.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Reconnecting With Yourself During Motherhood Sep 21, 2022

Sarah talks with Elise Knox, who specializes in coaching Moms on how to reconnect with themselves and therefore create stronger relationships with their kids and partners. Elise shares her tips on how to communicate your needs as a person and not a Mom, and ways to strengthen the bond with your children.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Moringa: The Breastfeeding Superfood Sep 15, 2022

Sarah talks with Lisa Curtis - founder of Kuli Kuli. They discuss Lisa's story on bringing Moringa to the US and how she accidentally discovered Moms everywhere love MORINGA!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Creating A Healthy Relationship With Breastfeeding Sep 09, 2022

Sarah talks with Lisa Myers. Lisa is a Mom, Attorney, and creator of Ceres Chill - a breastmilk storage solution she created to meet her needs as a working Mom. She shares her pregnancy story and how she went about turning her dream into a product that helps Moms everywhere.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

The Pressure To Be The Perfect Mom Sep 01, 2022

Sarah talks to Kara Hardin about a topic she is seeing more and more in her work as a mental health + performance therapist -- this idea that everything has to be perfect all the time.. We dive into this and explore how having your shit together as a Mom is 100% not the NORM and Kara shares some of her tips on overcoming this feeling that we're not doing enough.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

How Sugar Is Silently Damaging Your Child's Health Jun 23, 2022

Sarah talks with Michael Goran and Emily Ventura - co-authors of the book "Sugarproof: How Sugar is Silently Damaging Your Child's Health". They discuss how the conversation around sugar has changed over the years, the best type of sugar to consume, and Emily and Michael share their seven strategies for sugarproofing your life. This is a really informative episode backed with a ton of research.

An OBGYN Talks All Things Vagina Jun 15, 2022

In this episode, Sarah talks with Nicole Williams, OBGYN. Nicole has been in practice for than 15 years and she focuses on on pelvic floor disorders, sexual pain, fibroids, endometriosis -- basically anything to do with the vagina, the lower genital tract and any organs and tissues down there.

Preparing For Pregnancy and Motherhood Jun 07, 2022

Sarah talks with Jessica Lorion, founder of Mamas In Training. Jessica was diagnosed with an auto immune disease that put her path to Motherhood on hold. As a result she used the time to learn everything she could about Motherhood from the Moms who've been there. On this episode she shares her story and much of what she's learned as a "Mama In Training".

Teaching Our Kids About Bias May 24, 2022

Author, Researcher, and Science Writer, Jessica Nordell comes on the Juna Moms Podcast to talk about bias and how we can teach our kids about bias, prejudice, and stereotyping.

Thriving After Pregnancy Loss May 17, 2022

Sarah talks to Julie Sawaya, the founder of perinatal nutrition company Needed. They talk briefly about what led Julie to start Needed, but the majority of the conversation is on miscarriages. Julie shares her personal story about a pregnancy loss and gives tips on surviving and eventually thriving through what can be a very emotionally challenging time.

Exploring Diastasis Recti May 03, 2022

Sarah talks with Katie Hunter for part 2 of our Core Restore series. The previous episode with Katie they talked all about C-Section recovery and today they are shifting gears to focus on Diastasis Recti: What it is, who is at risk, and what you can do if it happens to you.

If you think you have diastasis recti, download the Juna app and get started today. If you want to learn more about Core dysfunction and if you have it, head over to the Juna Moms instagram account (@juna.moms) and send us a DM with the word "CORE and we’ll send you a FREE core restore guide.

Recovery After C-Section Apr 26, 2022

Sarah talks with Katie Hunter, a pelvic floor physical therapist from Southern California.

Katie is Sarah's personal PT and has helped her tremendously in her recovery after having children.

In this episode we talk all about how to recover and repair your body after a C-Section.

A Little Less Toxic Apr 19, 2022

Sarah talks with Shawna Holman, creator of the brand A Little Less Toxic.

Shawna is a Mom and is passionate about creating an environment for her family that minimizes and reduces toxins. We talk about how to get started on the journey to creating a life that's a little less toxic and Shawna shares her top 3 tips that you can start implementing today.

Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Apr 12, 2022

In this episode, Sarah talks with Kelly Smith from Movement Matters.

Kelly is a Mom and holistic nurse who focuses on how neurodevelopment challenges affect children, families, and classrooms.

They talk about sensory processing disorders, ADHD, mental health, discipline, connection and Kelly shares a boat load of tips to help parents who are struggling with helping their kids learn how to self-regulate.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Apr 05, 2022

Sarah talks with Meagan and Julie from The VBAC Link.

Meagan and Julie are Moms, doulas, and experts on VBACs.

Their goal is to provide woman with the information to advocate for themselves and the birth experience they want to have.

This episode covers all things associated with having a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, or VBAC, including the risks, benefits, how to find a provider who will support your VBAC journey, and some tips to advocate for the birth you want to have.

Technology For Better Sleep Mar 30, 2022

Sarah talks to Sarah Dorset, CEO of the sleep company Nanit. Sarah has worked in e-commerce for two decades, scaling retail businesses and building brands, including Coty, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Bloomingdales. Sarah and Sarah are both moms with three kids and have their share of experiences, both good and bad with sleep.

In this episode they talk about fostering good sleep habits early that take kids through childhood. They also talk about how tracking their own sleep helped them make more deliberate choices and better decisions about their health. They also discuss how technology has helped parents and their children get better and more effective sleep.

Home Births Aren't Just For Hippies with Nicolle Kasch Mar 22, 2022

Sarah talks with Nicolle Kasch from Mind Body Baby. Nicole is a doula and hynobirthing expert. She shares her journey to becoming a Mama and how that led her to searching out alternative birth options.

In this episode Sarah and Nicole discuss hypnobirthing -- what it is and why you might be interested in trying it, the history of birth, how to talk to your partner about your birth plan, why home births aren't 'just for "hippies" and how to create a birth plan that works for the whole family.

Keeping Your Home Clean and Yourself Sane with The Clean Mama Mar 15, 2022

Today I am talking to Becky Rapinchuk, also known as The Clean Mama. Becky is the creator of the Clean Mama System, which was designed to help you have the clean home you've always wanted. We talk about how and why she started this business and she shares her best advice for making cleaning a manageable part of any daily routine.

Motherless Mothering with Lo Mansfeld Mar 08, 2022

Today I am talking to Lo Mansfeld, a Registered Nurse and creator of The Labor Mama. On this episode we dive deep into the concept of "Motherless Mothering". Both Lo and myself have bonded over being Moms, but not having our Moms available and present to us during Motherhood. This is a raw and emotional episode that will hopefully help any mama who's in a similar situation.

Baby Food For The Modern Family with Katie Thomson Mar 01, 2022

In this episode Sarah talks with Katie Thomson from Square Baby Food. Katie founded her baby food company to address a need in the market for clean, organic baby food made with high quality healthy ingredients. They discuss Katie's entrepreneurial journey, what it's like starting a business and raising two kids, as well as share some practical tips for Moms who want to feed their kids the best possible food.

For more pregnancy tips, download the Juna App.

The Motherhood Identity Shift with Dr. Alice Pickering Feb 23, 2022

Sarah talks with Dr. Alice Pickering about maternal mental health.

In the episode they discuss some of Alice's top tips for new Moms, how to avoid burnout, the mental load of parenting, the identify shift that happens during Motherhood, and much more.

I hope you enjoy.

Simplifying Food and Fitness with Cassy Joy Garcia Feb 08, 2022

Sarah talks with Cassy Joy Garcia about her approach to simplifying both food and fitness so they can become sources of joy and inspiration in your life - rather than feel like a chore or add unnecessary stress.

In the episode they discuss some of Cassy's favorite tips for saving time and money in the kitchen. If meal time is a source of stress for you, you will love this episode!

The Vagina Chronicles with Aiyana Davison, Midwife Feb 02, 2022

Sarah talks with Aiyana Davison, a midwife who's goal is to create a safe space for those interested in better understanding their bodies, birth work, and heal through sharing stories and experiences.

Aiyana is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). Aiyana uses her business and social media platforms under the name The Vagina Chronicles to educate, engage, and create safe space for those interested in all things birth work, empowerment, and overall obstetric and gynecologic health. She has been featured on a variety of podcasts and in discussions with companies such as Mama Glow, Peanut, Elive, Black Moms Blog, and more. Aiyana encourages healing through sharing and vocalizing stories (as opposed to the long-standing historical traumatic secrecy) to aid with the advancement and success of vulnerable communities.

Gestational Diabetes with Casey Seiden Jan 25, 2022

Sarah talks with Casey Seiden, a registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and a mom with a passion for helping women thrive through all stages of life. They discuss a gestational diabetes diagnosis, the do's and dont's, and Casey shares her number 1 tip when it comes to eating during pregnancy.

Holistic Pediatric Medicine with Ana Maria Temple Jan 19, 2022

In this episode Sarah talks with Ana Maria Temple, a holistic pediatrician from Charlotte, NC. Ana's approach to medicine helps children and families achieve a better quality of life with less missed school days, less doctor visits, and less medications. We talk about what led her to holistic medicine and how it's different than the care you might be used to.

Some tips from Ana:

Skip the sugar at breakfast
Focus on small changes for big results
Whole foods over processed foods
Don't drink your sugar! Gatorade has the equivalent of 11 packets of sugar. Coca-Cola has the equivalent of 18 packets of sugar.
Remove devices from your kid's rooms. Not enough sleep is the source of many issues.
Spend quality time doing quality activities.

5 Tips For Pregnancy and Early Postpartum with Brianne Taggart Jan 05, 2022

In this episode Sarah talks with Brianne Taggart from Breezy Babies. Brianne has years of experience as an RN and IBCLC and she shares much of her accumulated knowledge with the Juna Moms in this episode.

Simplify Your Parenting with Dr Siggie Cohen PhD Dec 14, 2021

In this episode Sarah hosts Dr Siggie Cohen who has dedicated her life's work to helping families connect and thrive. Dr. Siggie shares her tried and true techniques for simplifying parenting, helping you remain calm and in charge, feel empowered, and reduce tension in your home.

Epidurals with Dr. Jennifer Gerber Dec 09, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Dr Jenn Gerber, Dr Jenn Gerber, an anesthesiologist and Mom of 2.

We focus the majority of our conversation on Jenn's experience with epidurals, both administering and receiving during her labors and she busts 1 of the biggest myths around epidurals.

Covid Vaccines For 5-11 Year Olds with Dr. Jessica Hochman Nov 22, 2021

Today Sarah talks with Dr. Jessica Hochman, a pediatrician from Southern California. Here's a note from Sarah about this episode:

"I was nervous for this interview because we talk about topics like vaccines and masks that have become very divisive and political so I want to make a few things clear before you listen.

1. Juna, as a company, does not have a position on this issue and anything that I personally say is not meant to be an endorsement of Juna's position.

2. Our goal with this podcast, and everything we share at Juna is to give you the most accurate and up to date information we can find on pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood wellness, and empower you to make decisions with that information which work for you and your family.

3. I've seen many influencers and brands appeal to the emotional side of these issues and while emotion may certainly play a role in your decisions, our intention is to provide, statistics and science and leave the emotion out as much as possible.

4. Dr. Jessica's perspective is one of many. If you have someone you would like me to interview for the podcast on this topic, please send me a DM on instagram @juna.moms.

Lastly, parenting is hard. Deciding whether or not to vaccinate your children, especially in this 0-11 age range is hard and we shouldn't judge one another for whatever decision we make because at the end of the day we all want what's best for our kids and will come to different conclusions on what that looks like.

Thanks for listening.

- Sarah

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Thriving During Pregnancy with Marni Wasserman Nov 16, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Marni Wasserman, the host of the Ultimate Baby Podcast and co-host of the Ultimate Health Podcast.
Marni uses her passion and experience to help educate mamas and mamas to be on how thrive during pregnancy. She shares some of her favorite pregnancy foods and her top tip for new moms.

Babies and Brains with Michelle Acerbi Nov 08, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Michelle Acerbi from Babies and Brains. Michelle is a behavioral and mental health specialist who focuses on working with parents who have children from ages 0-5.

Michelle specializes in teaching parents how to read their child's cues and respond to their children in a way that enhances the relationship, supports their needs, and builds healthy brain architecture for future learning, security, happiness, and success.

Gut Health During TTC, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Ayla Barmmer Nov 02, 2021

In today's episode Sarah talks with Ayla Barmmer from Full Well.

Ayla is a Registered Dietitian and Mom of Two who created the company Full Well to share the evidence-based, effective, and high-quality prenatal supplement created for her clients available to the rest of the world.

In this episode Sarah and Ayla talk about digestive health during trying to conceive, pregnancy and postpartum. They talk about things like constipation, probiotics, prenatal vitamins, the magic of ginger and nutrition for gut health, and a few key things you want to avoid.

Ending Preventable Stillbirth with Ana Vick Oct 18, 2021

In today's episode Sarah talks with Ana Vick from Push For Empowered Pregnancy. Ana's mission is an important one, and something not many people talk about -- to help end preventable still births. Ana shares her story about a pregnancy ending in a still birth and everything she's learned since. This is such an important episode for anyone who's pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast Download the Juna App for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juna-pregnancy-workouts/id1452883313

C-Section Strong with Olena Danko Oct 11, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.

Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.

If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!

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Baby and Toddler Speech with Laura Brown, MA, CCC-SLP Oct 05, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Laura Brown from Mommy and Me Milestones.

Laura specializes in early intervention for children struggling to develop language skills.

Sarah and Laura talk about early language, the simple things you can do to help your child develop skills, when to worry and reach out for help, and all the steps to keep your child developing language into toddlerhood.

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Enjoy Motherhood Again with The Mama Psychologists Sep 27, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Chelsea and Caitlin from The Mama Psychologists. Chelsea and Caitlin are therapists from Canada who bonded over the mutual struggles they were having with Motherhood.

They set out to create a business to help mamas thrive and enjoy Motherhood again.

In this episode they talk about

- postpartum depression
- baby blues
- breastfeeding aversion
- Intrusive thoughts about accidental harm
- sleep deprivation
- importance of community and support

and much much more.

This is the mini-mom therapy session you didn't know you desperately needed!

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How To Raise Good Humans with Cindy Covington, PhD Sep 14, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Cindy Covington from Curious Neuron.

Cindy is a neuroscientist, Ph.D and Mom of 3. She decided she wanted to spend more time at home after having babies, but still wanted to use her degree to do research. So she started researching parenting.

Her evidence and science based approach is calming and clear and her tips will work for many parenting styles.

In this episode Sarah and Cindy cover topics like:

Baby development

The importance of play

Connection with your kids

Parenting styles

What to do when you don’t agree with your spouse

And much much more.

Anyone who has tiny humans at home will get something out of this episode!

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Fix Your Relationship with Dr. Stephen and Erin Mitchell Aug 31, 2021

In this episode Sarah talks with Erin and Steven Mitchell, founders of Create Your Couple Story.

They talked about how to communicate with your partner, especially about vulnerable things that can happen during the transition to parenthood.

Things like miscarriages, body image, changes in sex drive, and the role each partner will play during postpartum and beyond.

The real key isn't knowing that you need to communicate, but actually having the tough conversations, because they can be tough! I hope you enjoy this episode.

This is the episode you will wish you listened to before becoming a parent!

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One Family, One Meal with Catherine McCord Aug 16, 2021

In the 100th episode of the podcast Sarah chats with Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato.

Today's topics include:

• how to serve one meal for the whole family

• which foods are optimal

• simple, nutritious, flavorful recipes
• how to simplify packing lunches
• getting your kids to eat the food you prepare
• tips to get kids involved in meal time before they sit down to eat

If you or anyone you know more than 1 kid feels like a short order cook, you don't want to miss this episode.

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What To Eat When You Want To Get Pregnant with Dr. Nicole Avena Aug 09, 2021

In this episode Sarah chats with Dr. Nicole Avena, author of the book What To Eat When You Want To Get Pregnant.

Today's topics include:

• the optimal diet for conception⁣
• how early you should start prepping your body if you want to get pregnant⁣
• the correlation between weight and fertility⁣
• foods to avoid⁣
• the role of diet on male fertility⁣

and much more.

If you know anyone trying to have a baby in the next year or so, definitely share this episode with them!

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What's In Your Breast Milk? with Dr Stephanie Canale Aug 02, 2021

In this episode, Sarah chats with Dr. Stephanie Canale from the Lactation Lab. Stephanie is a Mom of two and founded the lactation lab to help moms understand their nutritional makeup of their breast milk and be able to make informed, science based decisions around their nutrition and how it relates to feeding their babies.

In the episode Sarah and Stephanie cover topics like:

breast milk testing, what is it and who should do it?
mastitis test strips
why many women quit breastfeeding
why moms need to support moms no matter how they are feeding their babies
different types of fat in breast milk
where women are most commonly deficient
the dangers of supplements and relying on them too much
the importance of using whole foods to treat health issues
how antibiotics can alter our gut biomes forever

Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge and we are lucky to have her on the Juna Women Podcast.

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Sitting, Crawling, Walking, Tummy Time and more with Dr. Emily Heiser Jul 26, 2021

In the episode, Sarah chats with Emily Heiser from Kinactive Kids. Emily is a Pediatric Physical Therapist and she specializes in helping kids develop strong gross motor skills. In the episode Sarah and Emily cover topics like: walking crawling sitting torticolis proper development timeslines when to worry and when not to worry what to do if you think your child might have motor skill issues common things you might freak out about, but are totally normal alternatives to tummy time and much more! For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https://juna.co/pod

Orgasmic Birth & Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali Bonaro Jul 19, 2021

On the episode, Sarah chats with Debra Pascali Bonaro, a doula, author, and documentary filmmaker.

Debra's goal is to make sure each person has pleasure and a community of caring support during pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenting.

In the episode Sarah and Debra cover topics like:

The history of birth - what birth was like before it became the “medical model” as most people know birth today.
The history of midwives - how many midwives attend births.
Orgasmic birth. What is it? What does it mean?
How to take your birth experience into your own hands and have the experience you want.
The thought that birth has sexual can be really taboo and challenging.
Intimacy after baby - how to keep your ships sailing in the same direction and get them back on course if they are going opposite ways

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Feeding Your Baby With The Formula Mom Jul 12, 2021

On the episode, Sarah chats with Mallory, better known as The Formula Mom.

After going through struggles with breastfeeding and striking out finding adequate resources to help her with formula feeding, Mallory set out to create a movement to help parents drop the guilt about how they feed so they can stress less and enjoy their baby more.

Whether you plan to breastfeed 100%, supplement with formula, or do 100% formula, you will find this episode super helpful!

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The Power of Routines with Jessica Irwin Jun 29, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Jessica from Rooted In Routine.

Jessica is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of "The Rooted Routine" which is an online parent education and coaching platform with the goal of teaching parents how to help children thrive through routine and structure.

Jessica shares why she believes so strongly in the power of routine and how the key to a happy and healthy child is something we as parents can control.

I learned so much from Jessica and hope you will do the same.

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A few of today's topics:

- the difference between routines for babies vs routines for toddlers

- the positive effects of routines

- when a child knows what’s coming next it actually lowers their stress response

- children really do crave this predictability, especially toddlers (1-3 years old)

Tips for managing bedroom routine

Your child wants to be with you and wants to be close to you. They know that bedroom means they are going to be separated from you. They do all these things - asking for water, more stories, more books because they want to spend more time with you.

1 Spend 5-10 minutes with each kid doing something special and uninterrupted with them.

2 Staying consistent

3 Adding a chart or some sort of list to show what bedtime looks like.

4 Using a visual timer. Show them when something ends and when something else starts.

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Parenting The First Year with Confidence with The Pediatrician Mom Jun 21, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Krupa Playforth from The Pediatrician Mom.

Krupa does a great job of equipping parents to confidently navigate the complexities of raising tiny people.

In this episode the girls cover topics like how to treat fevers, viruses, when to call the Doctor, when to freak out, and when not to.

This episode is a big help for first time Moms who are feeling unsure about the myriad of issues you might experience during the 1st year of parenting.

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The 5th Trimester with Lauren Brody Jun 14, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Lauren Brody, author of The 5th Trimester.

Lauren trademarked The Fifth Trimester® — which is a movement to help parents and businesses revolutionize workplace culture together.

In the episode, Sarah and Lauren discuss:

- how most Moms are unprepared for the shift from career to Motherhood

- how to talk to your employer as your family situation changes,

- tips for negotiating a work / life balance that fits your lifestyle.

- and much more.

This episode is a lifesaver for any Mom who’s feeling stressed about balancing their new role as a working Mom.

The 4th Trimester with Mia Clarke and Eden Laurin Jun 07, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Mia Clarke and Eden Lauren from Nyssa.

Mia and Eden are co-founders of Nyssa, a postpartum clothing line and women empowerment movement.

In the episode, the girls discuss:

• struggling with the identity shift in motherhood
• how to advocate for yourself and your needs
• how to run a business and be Mom at the same time

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Postpartum Weight Loss with Amanda Lauren Wellness May 25, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Amanda Lauren from Amanda Lauren Wellness.

Amanda is a Certified Health Coach who specializes in working with women who are looking to prioritize their health goals, especially in postpartum.

In the episode Sarah and Amanda discuss:

• the common issues women face in postpartum and how they derail your health goals
• how to make time for
• the key for a healthy mindset and approach to food and eating
• the uniqueness of the postpartum period and how to navigate the new role(s) you are playing

If you are pregnant, this episode might be a bit early for you, but getting ahead of this is huge! Postpartum will be here before you know it!

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Feeding Little Eaters with Edwena Kennedy May 19, 2021

If you have a little eater at home, this episode is for you!

Sarah chats with Edwena Kennedy, a pediatric dietician and Mom of 2 who teaches parents how to confidently feed their babies and toddlers.

They talk about how to approach conversations around food and using age appropriate language that can help our kids thrive.

Some topics covered include:

readiness signs
when to worry and when not to worry
baby led feeding
how breast milk and formula fits in
what to do about picky eating
and much, much more.

Feeding your kids can be a source of stress, but throughout this episode Edwena delivers tips to make things easy and approachable. I hope you enjoy :-)

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Eating During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know and More with Lily Nichols May 04, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Lily Nichols, RDN.

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition.

In the episode Sarah and Lily discuss the following topics related to food and pregnancy:

• eggs
• fish
• choline
• folate
• caffeine
• protein
• veggies
• eating for gestational diabetes
• baby brain health
• nausea
• and much much more.

Lily also shares her top 3 food tips for pregnant mamas. Listen to find out!

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Feeding Picky Eaters with Jenny Friedman Apr 26, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Jenny Friedman from Feeding Picky Eaters and Jenny Friedman Nutrition.

Jenny is a Registered Dietician who specializes in working kids with food aversions and extremely picky eaters. Her goal is to introduce new foods, flavors and variety while still respecting the foods and textures your child enjoys.

In the episode Sarah and Shannon discuss:

• the signs to look out for that your child might be transitioning to a picky eater
• when picky eating typically starts to show up
• what types of things might set off a picky eater and how to avoid them
• tips and tricks to empower picky eaters
• how to remove the stress from feeding your kids
• just how concerned you should be about your child's eating habits

If you are pregnant, this episode might be a bit early for you, but getting ahead of this is huge! Many parents don't realize their kid has become a picky eater because one day they are trying everything and eating a variety of foods, and seemingly overnight they are locked in just a few things they love.

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Pregnancy and the Covid-19 Vaccines Apr 20, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Dr. Shannon Clark from Babies After 35.

Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG is a double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist focusing on the care of women with maternal and/or fetal complications of pregnancy

Shannon created her social media presence "Babies After 35" to help Moms starting their family after 35. More recently she has spent her time researching Covid-19 and specifically its effect on all things maternity.

In the episode Sarah and Shannon discuss:

• the Covid-19 vaccines and Fertility
• Covid-19 and its effect on pregnancy
• the recent news with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine
• how to ask the right questions to your healthcare provider

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C-Sections: How To Prep and Recover Apr 12, 2021

April is recognized every year as Cesarean Awareness Month. To that end, we are sharing this interview with Olena from C-Section Strong.

In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.

Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.

If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!

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Modern Mom Problems with Tara Clark Apr 07, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs.

Modern Mom Probs is a parenting humor and lifestyle Instagram account developed by Tara Clark, where she presents realistic issues facing modern parents in a humorous, heart-warming light.

Tara is set to release her first book - A survival guide for 21st Century Mothers, on April 19th, 2021.

In the episode Sarah and Tara talk about some of the common issues facing the Modern Mom, including:

• the breastfeeding/formula debate
• feeding toddlers / kids
• screen time
• self-care with a twist
• mom shaming and social media trolls

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Skincare During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding with Dr. Chan Mar 29, 2021

During pregnancy, you could drive yourself crazy Googling the safety details of the skincare products you use every day. With so much conflicting information, and so little solid research done on the subject, it can be frustrating. All you’re trying to do is wash your face, and here comes Google telling you you’ll put a curse on your baby if your cleanser contains ulmus davidiana root extract.

In this episode Sarah talks with Dr. Aegean Chan to break down the typical questions about what products are safe for you and baby.

Note: This perspective on skincare/beauty is from Dr. Chan and Juna does not endorse a singular position on skincare during pregnancy. We are simply sharing knowledge from a credible source and encourage you to do your own research and come to a conclusion that works for you and your pregnancy. You can find Dr. Chan at https://www.instagram.com/draegeanchan/?hl=en.

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Baby Milestones with Mommy and Me PT Mar 23, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Brittany from Mommy and Me PT.

Brittany is a pediatric physical therapist, a gross motor expert and am a Mom.

Through her business Katie has developed easy-to-use content to help moms understand their baby's milestones and development.

In this episode, Brittany shares her tips for mastering tummy time, what kind of milestones are important to watch out for, and more importantly, which ones really don't matter at all. She also busts some common myths around what age babies should start walking. You might be surprised by this one.

Monitoring your baby’s gross motor skills can be stressful. BUT, as Brittany will tell you, it doesn’t have to be! This episode will help you navigate baby’s first year with confidence and grace!

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Labor Through The Lens of a Pelvic Health PT with Katie Hunter Mar 10, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Katie Hunter, DPT.

Katie is a pelvic health physical therapist and advisor to Juna. She helped Juna create our new Core Restore Program - which you can find in the Juna App.

Katie works with postpartum mamas to help them recover after childbirth.

In this episode, Katie shares her own birth story, how she prepped for labor, what she did during pregnancy to keep her pelvic floor strong, and what she's doing to recover.

This episode is packed with 50 minutes of gold and will save you from countless headaches if you absorb and apply this knowledge!

Postpartum Stories: Motherhood Understood Mar 02, 2021

Sarah talks to Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood.

Jen had a fairly straightforward path to becoming a Mom, but when she brought her son home from the hospital, everything turned. She fell into deep postpartum depression and her mom and husband took over the parenting duties *while she cried in bed.

Jen shares the not so pretty side of the role we are taught to believe comes naturally when we decide it’s time to start a family. For her, it took a whole year, lots of therapy and medication, just to adjust to her new life as mom.

Jen’s goal with sharing her story so openly is to help Moms feel less alone if they are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, and let them know there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Her message: "1 in 5 moms are taken down by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues during and following childbirth, but those of us who are suffering are pretty sure nobody hears, or even sees us." Connect with Jen.

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Parenting Toddlers with Devon Kuntzman Feb 23, 2021

Sarah talks to Devin from Transforming Toddlerhood.

Devin is an ICF certified life coach who specializes in helping parents overcome the challenges associated with raising toddler aged children. She works with the parents directly to create confidence in their parenting and nurture their development to help parents craft the best relationship possible with their little ones.

Even if you don't have toddler age kids yet, this is one of those episodes you want to take notes for.

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All Things Potty Training with Aloha Integrative Therapy Feb 15, 2021

Sarah talks with Quiara Smith, a pediatric pelvic floor occupational therapist, which basically means that she specializes in all things related to potty training and treating the myriad of issues that may arise.

Quiara is a wealth of knowledge and together they get into some very helpful topics like how to know when your child is ready for potty training, the most common problems she sees, how to parent to each child individually, transitioning to nighttime potty training, and more.

This is one of those episodes you listen to 3x because there is so much good stuff packed in here.

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Moving Toward A Non-Toxic Life with Hila Bahari Feb 08, 2021

Sarah talks to Hila from Mama Guide.

Hila has created amazing resources for mamas on her website and instagram, including one on our topic today: Moving Toward A Non-Toxic Life.

Hila makes it simple and easy for you to begin removing toxins from your life and provides tips for where to put your energy as you get started on this journey.

One key tip: Take it slow and don’t try to make all these changes overnight. Hope you enjoy 😊

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Motherhood Unfiltered with Jennifer Skilja Feb 02, 2021

Sarah talks to Jennifer Skilja, a mom from Anchorage, Alaska who has developed a following by being wildly transparent about her fertility and motherhood journey. Jennifer shares her story around secondary infertility, ectopic, pregnancies, and her thoughts on getting ready to deliver during a pandemic.

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Reframing Fertility Wellness with Emily Watson Jan 26, 2021

On today’s episode Sarah chats with Emily Watson.

Emily is a fertility and wellness Coach who helps women & their partners take control of their health, navigate fertility & find clarity in parenthood. She does this with a strong focus on diet and lifestyle and by teaching you how to work on relationships with yourself and others.

On this episode we talk about Emily's journey to becoming a Mom and how she founded her business, My Nest Well, at the same time she was having her baby.

Emily saw a big hole in the market for connecting Moms with the support they need -- whether that was during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond -- and she has created an amazing resource to help Moms at every stage.

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Busting Pregnancy and Parenting Myths with Sharon Mazel Jan 18, 2021

On this episode Sarah chats with Sharon Mazel, a contributing writer for WhatToExpect.com, about all the most common pregnancy myths - things like dying your hair , eating for two, if you can actually tell the gender of your baby based on the way you are carrying, stretch marks, sleeping positions, getting labor started, and more.

They also discuss some common early parenting myths like what position baby should be sleeping in, swaddling, when to introduce the bottle if you are breastfeeding, using pacifiers, introducing solids, and more.

This episode will save you from unnecessary googling and stress. If you like it, please share it with an expecting mama friend!

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Topics from this episode: Breastfeeding, Pacifiers, Introducing Solids, Pregnancy Myths, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Postpartum, Sleeping during pregnancy, newborn sleep, newborn transitions, getting labor started, sex during pregnancy

Parental Burnout: What You Need To Know Jan 12, 2021

On today’s episode Sarah chats with Olivia Scobie.

Olivia has her Master’s in social work and specializes in helping moms and families deepen their resiliency and navigate the most challenging aspects of parenting.

On this episode they dive into the top signs of “mom burnout” and the six things you can do to help avoid getting burned out in the first place.

This episode should be required listening for all new Moms and especially poignant during the pandemic where we are all finding ourselves in new and unexpected situations.

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Topics from this episode: parental burnout, mom burnout, postpartum, pregnancy, parenting, mom life, mom hacks

Postpartum Stories: A Look On The Bright Side Jan 04, 2021

Today we have a less common take on postpartum -- where things went BETTER than expected. In this episode Sarah talks to Jenny Friedman, who you may know from Instagram as the @autism.nutritionist. Jenny had been warned by many well-intentioned friends and family members about how hard postpartum could be. But for her, it turned out to be an incredible transition for her, both as a mother and a partner. So if you're one of those people that's expecting only hardship, here's a different possibility! For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https://juna.co/podcast

Preparing For Motherhood with Dr. Sterling, OBGYN Dec 15, 2020

Sarah talks with Dr. Christine Sterling about preparing for Motherhood. They talk about the steps you should take if you are getting ready to conceive, the different things you can do to prepare yourself for pregnancy, and using pregnancy as a time to implement strong self-care routines that will carry over into your everyday life.

They also talk about how to best prepare yourself for birth as well as the ESSENTIAL things to do to prepare for life once baby arrives.

Dr. Sterling gives voice and lends her warm-hearted, doctor-informed insights to the many physical and emotional changes women experience as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood.

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The 1-2 Kid Transition: What You Need To Know Dec 07, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Kara Hardin about her experience transitioning from 1 to 2 kids.

Kara was the 1st guest on the podcast and she's back to share an update to her life and to talk through what she's learned with adding another kid to the mix.

They talk about how the challenges can start even before the baby is born because the challenges of being pregnant and raising a toddler make it much harder than being pregnant with no children. They also touch on...

- prenatal depression
- hyperemesis
- asking for help from your partner
- partner having to pick up the slack with the 1st kid
- how different kids can be
- how everything you learned about parenting 1 kid could be completely different for the next

and much more..

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Show Notes and Homepage: https://juna.co/podcast

Baby Planning with The Baby Chick® Dec 01, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick®, who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother.

Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births!

Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby product recommendations and gives incredible tips for caring for newborns and new Moms.

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

Raising A Calm and Cool Baby with Little Movers PT Nov 24, 2020

On today’s episode Sarah talks with Elizabeth Morel, a physical therapist and Mom who is an expert in helping other mamas raise calm, cool, and collected babies.

In this episode Sarah and Elizabeth go into detail on the topics that will help keep mamas sane and babies happy. Things like:

-craniosacral therapy
-how she helps mamas who are having difficulty breastfeeding
-food sensitive babies
-working with mamas who did not have optimal deliveries
-what is the sign of a "tight baby"? and how do you solve it?
-utero constraint and how it might affect the baby
-why one baby might prefer to look to one side and nurse better on one side
-tongue ties
-acid reflux in babies
-what's a palate expander

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Postpartum Stories: 55 Hours of Labor Nov 16, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Becca Pardess, a Mom of baby Shane. Becca shares her postpartum story and birth story, which includes a 55-hour labor and getting preeclampsia during labor.

The doctors then had to put her on a magnesium drip, which basically makes you feel like you're hung over. And then she pushed for four hours and 45 minutes and topped it off with a second degree tear and then an episiotomy.

In this episode Sarah and Becca go into detail about:

-how she got put on a benadryl drip to help soften her cervix
-the postpartum shakes
-cursing at her own placenta
-feeding a baby after having gestational diabetes
-ice diapers
-magnesium drip
-attempting to breastfeed for the first time
-postpartum depression
-postpartum nightmare about giving birth in a baby factory
- and much more!

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Postpartum Stories: Expect The Unexpected Nov 10, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Erin Elliott, a Mom with two wildly different births and postpartum experiences. Aaron shares very candidly the way she navigated through recovering from a traumatic birth.

She shares how she planned for a vaginal birth, but wound up have to have a last minute C-section with her first baby. On her 2nd birth, she found herself with a third degree tear and a rush to the NICU after her second had some breathing issues.

She also shares her struggles with breastfeeding and all the beautiful things that came from postpartum as well. I really hope you enjoy this episode.

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Your Most Common Pregnancy Questions: Asked and Answered Nov 02, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Liesel Teen from the popular Instagram page @Mommy.LaborNurse.

In this episode Sarah and Liesel go into detail about some of the most common questions Liesel gets during labor:

-Tearing during labor, episiotomies
-Effective ways to manage pain "down there" after labor
-Bodily symptoms - water breaking, discharge, boobs leaking, etc.
-How to get labor started? Liesel has a great article about this.
-The steps of being induced. What medicine is used during induction? Are inductions right for you?
-What it's like to get an epidural
-C-Section vs Vaginal Birth

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Postpartum Stories: The First Two Weeks Oct 27, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with her friend Dillan who recently had a baby. At the time of recording her first baby was just two months old. The idea with this series of Postpartum Stories is to hear from Moms about their postpartum experiences. There are lots of podcast episodes about birth stories, but the rawness of the postpartum phase is often less considered.

In this episode Lauren and Dillan go into detail about:

-Dillan's birth of her 1st daughter
-The first 3 days in the hospital
-Tearing during labor
-The first 2 weeks at home
-What to do about bleeding nipples
-The first postpartum poop
-How nothing can truly prepare you for postpartum
-Longing for the days of no responsibility
-Finding time to still connect with your partner
-and more...

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Eating For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Lauren Manaker, RDN Oct 20, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Lauren Manaker, a Registered Dietician and expert in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition. Lauren is one Juna's most trusted advisers and was instrumental in Juna's approach to Nutrition, as well as much of the content you see in the Juna App.

In this episode Lauren and Sarah go into detail on the most frequently asked questions we get about eating. Some topics include:

eating during the 1st trimester
prenatal vitamins
is fish safe during pregnancy?
can you have deli meats during pregnancy?
how much food should you be eating?
why water is one of the most important parts of pregnancy
low fat diets during pregnancy
the importance of fatty fish and eggs during pregnancy
what protein powders are safe during pregnancy
how much protein do you need during pregnancy
the importance of male fertility when trying to conceive
how eating impacts fertility
the Clean Label Project and how it's a great resource for healthy eating
eating for nausea

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To get in touch with Lauren you can find her on Instagram @laurenlovesnutrition.

How To Have The Healthiest Pregnancy with @Meowmeix Oct 13, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Amanda Rocchio from the popular instagram page @meowmeix and podcast Master Your Health.

Amanda is a fitness and nutrition guru and really does an amazing job of simplifying the complex world of nutrition.

Amanda was recently married and is ready for the next phase of her life -- becoming a Mom. She hosts this episode and asks Sarah all the things about healthy pregnancies.

There are an endless amount of myths surrounding pregnancy and pre/postpartum health, which can definitely cause some confusion when it comes to supporting a healthy pregnancy from before conception to post-pregnancy.

Sarah shares what she's learned about optimizing health specifically for pregnancy, debunking some of the most common myths surrounding what studies have shown is and isn’t safe during pregnancy, and sharing extremely helpful advice that will help clear up some of the confusion around nutrition and health throughout pregnancy.

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Ovulation Tracking with Lindsay Meisel Oct 05, 2020

In today's episode, Sarah sits down with Lindsay Meisel to discuss all things ovulation, cycle tracking, and getting pregnant. This episode is the long-form interview with Lindsay. She is also featured in Episode 1 of Season 2: Getting Pregnant.

Let's go over a few key points about ovulation tracking:⁣⁣⁣

1) It's only possible to get pregnant during your fertile window and that happens about midway through your cycle (day 14 for a 28 day-cycle). This is your most fertile time and it lasts about 48 hours. Everything on either side of the window and your chances of getting pregnant decrease significantly.⁣⁣⁣⁣

2) There are signs that you are ovulating, like the cervical mucus test and your body temperature. If you like lots of data points and keeping track of things diligently, you can do this manually. If you would rather be more hands off but still know when you're ovulating, the Ava Women Bracelet could be good for you (not sponsored). ⁣⁣⁣⁣

3) Tracking your cycle and trying to get pregnant can be a source of stress for some women. If you are finding yourself in this boat, think about how you may be able to remove some of the stressors and still achieve your end-goal. ⁣⁣

4) Listen to the full episode for an in-depth conversation about ovulation tracking and getting pregnant.

Topics from the episode include: #ovulation #period #pregnant #pregnancy #ttc #tryingtoconceive #conceive #conception #makeababy #fertility #pregnancypodcast #pregnancyapp⁣⁣

Newborn Sleep Tips and Tricks with Sarah Patel Sep 28, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Sarah Patel from @TeachToSleep .

Sarah is the founder of Teach to Sleep and a Mom to two little ones who are 18 months apart. She's a fully qualified baby and infant sleep consultant. Sarah has worked in education for over 15 years as a primary school teacher and a senior lecturer in education. She uses her background in teaching to share healthy sleep habits, which are based around routine and sleep patterns.

In this episode, we talk about setting up a safe sleep environment. We talk about sleep regressions and how to drop naps. Sarah was a wealth of knowledge. Most importantly, she emphasizes how we need to cut ourselves some slack, because teaching a newborn to sleep can be hard AF!

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Topics from this episode: Newborn sleep, sleep, baby sleep, sleep routine, sleep schedule, infant sleep, transitions, kid's sleep, parenting, mom sleep training, self-soothe, cry it out.

Babies and Money: Full Interview with Cheryl Nelson Boyd Sep 21, 2020

Finances! Everyone's favorite topic, right? ⁣⁣

Like or not, babies are a significant expense and the more you know about preparing for this next chapter of your life, the more confidently you'll be able to handle the unexpected. After all, caring for a newborn is hard enough -- you don't want to be focusing on these things postpartum. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣To help us dive even further into this topic, Sarah sat down with @CherylBoyd for an episode of the Juna Women Podcast. Cheryl is a financial planner from Colorado, who specializes in helping parents navigate this unique period of your life. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣By the end of this episode you should have a clear understanding of the costs of childcare, how to set a budget, how to talk to your partner and get on the same regarding money, and feel empowered to start creating a financially secure life for your family. ⁣⁣

A shorter more condensed version of this episode is available here: https://anchor.fm/juna-women/episodes/Family-Planning-101-Babies--Money-ef74h6

⁣⁣Topics from this episode: #finances #baby #money #personalfinance #familyplanning #tryingtoconceive #pregnant #pregnancy #1sttrimester #2ndtrimester #3rdtrimester #postpartum #momlife⁣⁣

Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant with Dr. Aimee Raupp Sep 15, 2020

This episode is the full interview with Dr. Aimee Raupp, which is part of our Alternative Healthcare episode (Season 2, Episode 3), and we’re talking all about Naturopathic and Alternative medicine for reproduction and fertility.

By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea of what naturopathic doctors do, whether this is the right route for you, and gain a better understanding of the connection between your overall well-being and how that might affect your ability to get pregnant. In western culture, alternative medicine has a bit of a stigma associated with it -- namely that it’s practices or medicines may not have a body of scientific evidence that proves their effectiveness.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Pregnancy, Fertility, Alternative Pregnancy, Alternative Fertility, Alternative Reproductive Care, Natural Fertility, Natural Medicine, Natural Health, Trying To Conceive, Alternatives to IVF, Alternatives to Western Medicine

Try the Juna App free - tailored trimester specific workouts, nutrition for you and baby, growth tracking, notes from experts, daily breathing exercises, and more.

All The Sh*t We Do with Author Eve Rodsky Aug 31, 2020

This episode is Sarah's full interview with Author Eve Rodsky, who has crafted a real world solution for dividing the 100 or so invisible tasks that must get done every day as part of her book "Fair Play".

Parts of this interview were featured in a previous episode entitled: Family Planning 101: The Fair Play Game

By the end of this episode you should have a clear picture of the importance of domestic responsibility and be able to set the “every day” of your life up for success.

If you’re listening to this episode before having kids, that’s even better. Put the system in place early and you’ll be way ahead of the game.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.

If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes can be found here: https://juna.co/podcast2/

To get in touch with Eve Rodsky you can find her on Instagram @everodsky

If you have any questions, comments, or need some more guidance during your Trying To Conceive journey, please e-mail me at sarah@juna.co.

Topics from this episode: fair play, domestic responsibility, household chores, marriage, marital bickering, marriage counseling, marriage help, marriage chores, domestic duties.

Parenting in a Pandemic with Hayley Goldberg Aug 24, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Hayley Goldberg from the Heart of Connecting.

Hayley is a Mom of 3 who specializes in helping parents come together to build strong loving families. She does this through Parent Coaching, Workshops, and Speaking Events.

In today’s episode we focus on parenting in a pandemic.

Now that we are about six months in to this thing, there are some common struggles we are all having as parents of young kids.

Hayley does an incredible job voicing those concerns and sharing tips and tricks to help us work through them.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Sex and Relationships with Dr Renee Hilliard Aug 17, 2020

Let’s Talk About Sex.

This is the full interview with Dr. Renee Hilliard. You can listen to the original episode here: https://anchor.fm/juna-women/episodes/Family-Planning-101-Lets-Talk-About-Sex-ed34qs

Today we’re talking all about sex and intimacy, specifically during this period of your life where you’re either trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. By the end of this episode you should learn some new communication skills, feel more confident discussing vulnerable topics like painful sex, orgasms, sex shaming, and be on track for a deeper connection with your partner.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes. https://juna.co/podcast2/

sex after kids, reclaiming your sex life, sex life after kids, sex after having babies, painful sex, sex therapist for parents, parents and sex, sex therapy, sex coaching, sex and love coach, sex and intimacy

Let's Have A Baby with Dr. Batya Novick Aug 10, 2020

In today's episode we talk about what couples can do to prepare for their fertility journey and how you and your partner can prepare for what life is going to look like after having a baby.

By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea how to communicate with your partner about your wants and needs as well as come together to create a family plan that you both feel comfortable with. We’ll be talking about sensitive topics like miscarriage, infertility, & how those things can impact your relationship as you approach parenthood.

To help with this topic, we sat down with Dr. Batya Novick, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in reproductive and parental mental health.

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Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes. https://juna.co/podcast2/

Postpartum depression, postpartum, miscarriage, parental mental health, baby planning, fertility, infertility, mental health, miscarriage mental health, family planning, baby, let's have a baby.

Life and Love After Having Kids with Sheina Schochet Jul 27, 2020

What happens when you actually become parents? How do you keep the fire burning, the connection strong, and avoid the fate of the nearly 50% of couples who wind up getting divorced?

Yes, it's true -- the current divorce rate in the United States is somewhere between 40-50%.

In a study from 2013, couples were asked their top reasons for getting divorced and 57% said one of the top reasons was “too much conflict and arguing”.

When you spend your life with someone, there’s bound to be conflict. But the key is using that conflict to make you and not break you.

This interview is the full conversation with Sheina Schochet, a mental health counselor from New York specializing in pre-marital counseling, life transitions, and maternal mental health. This interview appeared in the 10th episode of our Family Planning Series, "Life After Baby". You can find that episode here.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Topics from this episode: domestic labor, domestic responsibility, chores, marriage, postpartum, family planning, transitioning to becoming a parent, parent transitions, life transitions, maternal gatekeeping, life after baby

The TUSHY Method with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh Jul 20, 2020

Trimester zero. It's not a term you hear often, but reproductive endocrinologists would like to change that.

In this episode of our family planning series Sarah talks with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, a fertility expert and reproductive endocrinologist. This is the full interview from "Trimester Zero" - Season 2, Episode 2. If you want the condensed version, listen to that episode first.

Getting reproductive care as early as possible could mean the difference between having one or more successful pregnancies or struggling for years with infertility and heartache.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear picture of fertility and feel empowered to advocate for yourself and your future family.

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Egg Freezing, Infertility, IVF, In vitro fertilization, IUI, Family Planning, Starting a family, pregnancy, trying to conceive, fertility lifestyle, sperm testing, sperm donor, sperm freezing

The First Month of Postpartum Jul 14, 2020

Sarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st month of Postpartum with her third baby.

Sarah talks about managing a new baby during the Pandemic and shares her tips and tricks she's learned being a 3rd time mom. If you know anyone who will have a baby soon, share this episode with them!

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

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Topics: postpartum, postpartum depression, baby blues, postpartum anxiety, postpartum life, mom life, mom, momblogger, mommy, motherhood, parenting, new baby, babies

Family Planning 101: Adoption Jul 07, 2020

Today's episode Today’s episode is the 12th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about adoption. To help with this topic, I sat down with Amy from Kansas. Amy is a Mom of two adopted boys who are virtual twins and was pregnant with a third boy at the time we recorded.

There are many reasons why an individual or couple might consider adopting a child. For some it might be Infertility, health concerns, or to help a child in need. For others it could be the lack of a partner or to go from Step-Mom to Mom. But, regardless of your motivation, adoption can be an amazing way to make your dreams of having a family come true.

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Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes. https://juna.co/podcast2/

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If you have any questions, comments, or need some more guidance during your Trying To Conceive journey, please e-mail me at sarah@juna.co.

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⁣⁣Topics from this episode: #adoption #baby #mom #parenting #parents #adoptionprocess #virtualtwins #babies

Family Planning 101: The Path To Becoming Same Sex Parents Jun 30, 2020

Non traditional families. This is basically a family that is NOT made up of a married male and female and a child or children. If you are someone who wants to have children, but doesn’t necessarily fall into the traditional category, there are ways to make it happen. For our purposes here, we are talking about same sex parenting, specifically a lesbian married couple who decided to use a sperm donor and IVF to make their parenting dreams happen. Our guests are Joanna and Amber from Raleigh, NC. They were extremely gracious and forthcoming in sharing their story and experiences. Our hope is that you can learn from their experience if you are considering a similar path. For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Season 2 Homepage and show notes can be found here: https://juna.co/podcast2/ If you have any questions, comments, or need some more guidance during your Trying To Conceive journey, please e-mail me at sarah@juna.co. Topics from this episode:same sex parenting, IVF, IUI, Lesbian Parenting, Non-Traditional Families, Non-Nuclear Family, starting a family.

Sarah's Home Birth Story With Her Son Levi Jun 24, 2020

Today we have a special episode! Juna Founder, Sarah Kuhn, and her husband Eric, sat down with their friend Kara to share the story of their home birth.

Their third baby and second son Levi was born last week and it was Sarah's first home birth.

We will resume Episodes of Season 2 next Tuesday.

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Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes can be found here: https://juna.co/podcast2/

Family Planning 101: Life After Baby Jun 17, 2020

Mom and Dad. Before you earn those titles you are simply two people in a relationship, feeling all the feels, with lots of free time to focus on yourselves and each other.

But what happens when you actually become parents? How do you keep the fire burning, the connection strong, and avoid the fate of the nearly 50% of couples who wind up getting divorced?

In a study from 2013, couples were asked their top reasons for getting divorced and 57% said one of the top reasons was “too much conflict and arguing”.

When you spend your life with someone, there’s bound to be conflict. But the key is using that conflict to make you and not break you.

That's the focus in "Life After Baby", the 10th part of our Family Planning Series. To help us with this topic, Sarah sat down with Sheina Schochet, a mental health counselor from New York specializing in pre-marital counseling, life transitions, and maternal mental health.

By the end of this episode you should know the common mistakes couples make after having kids and implement strategies to keep your relationship strong and stable.

Topics from this episode: domestic labor, domestic responsibility, chores, marriage, postpartum, family planning, transitioning to becoming a parent, parent transitions, life transitions, maternal gatekeeping, life after baby

Guests: Sheina Shochet

Family Planning 101: Babies + Money Jun 09, 2020

Finances! Everyone's favorite topic, right? ⁣⁣

Like or not, babies are a significant expense and the more you know about preparing for this next chapter of your life, the more confidently you'll be able to handle the unexpected. After all, caring for a newborn is hard enough -- you don't want to be focusing on these things postpartum. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣To help us dive even further into this topic, Sarah sat down with @CherylBoyd for an episode of the Juna Women Podcast. Cheryl is a financial planner from Colorado, who specializes in helping parents navigate this unique period of your life. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣By the end of this episode you should have a clear understanding of the costs of childcare, how to set a budget, how to talk to your partner and get on the same regarding money, and feel empowered to start creating a financially secure life for your family. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣Topics from this episode: #finances #baby #money #personalfinance #familyplanning #tryingtoconceive #pregnant #pregnancy #1sttrimester #2ndtrimester #3rdtrimester #postpartum #momlife⁣⁣

Family Planning 101: The Fair Play Game May 27, 2020

Today’s episode is the 8th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the little things we do every day that often go unnoticed.

To help us with this topic, I enlisted my husband Eric for a candid conversation on how we divvy things up, and Author Eve Rodsky, who has crafted a real world solution for dividing the 100 or so invisible tasks that must get done every day as part of her book "Fair Play".

By the end of this episode you should have a clear picture of the importance of domestic responsibility and be able to set the “every day” of your life up for success.

If you’re listening to this episode before having kids, that’s even better. Put the system in place early and you’ll be way ahead of the game.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.

If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes can be found here: https://juna.co/podcast2/

To get in touch with Eve Rodsky you can find her on Instagram @everodsky

If you have any questions, comments, or need some more guidance during your Trying To Conceive journey, please e-mail me at sarah@juna.co.

Topics from this episode: fair play, domestic responsibility, household chores, marriage, marital bickering, marriage counseling, marriage help, marriage chores, domestic duties.

EMERGENCY POD! Potty Training Expert Tips May 20, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Allison Jandu aka The Potty Training Consultant.

Sarah was in a crisis during the Pandemic attempting to potty train her daughter and reached out to Allison for help. They got the idea to record their conversation so you all can benefit too!

Allison is a professional consultant who assists families with one of childhood’s most important, yet daunting, milestones - potty training.

Allison has helped countless children of all ages. Her custom potty training plans are based on building independence and empowerment and she thrives on seeing children succeed. She has made it her personal mission to revolutionize the way we think about potty training as a society.

If you plan to potty train your kids, this is the episode for you.

For more from Juna - check us out at juna.co. You can try the Juna App Free.

For more from Allison (she has some great blogs), click here.

Family Planning 101: The Fertility Diet May 12, 2020

Today’s episode is the 7th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about prenatal nutrition.

When I sat down with Stefanie I was actually in the process of Trying To Conceive my 3rd baby, and I’m happy to report that her advice helped and I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant - HELLO 3rd Trimester.

What you’re going to hear in the episode is a high level overview of the things we should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to our diets and fertility.

Stefanie does an amazing job breaking down fertility for both men and women and keeping things simple and informative.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes. https://juna.co/podcast2/

If you’re interested in the finer details of our conversation with Stefanie you can find the full interview in Season 1 - it’s Episode 27.

To get in touch with Stefanie you can find her on Instagram @the_dietologist.

If you have any questions, comments, or need some more guidance during your Trying To Conceive journey, please e-mail me at sarah@juna.co.

Topics from this episode: fertility foods, trying to get pregnant, trying to conceive, foods for conception

Family Planning 101: The Emotional Toll of Infertility Apr 28, 2020

Today’s episode is the 6th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the emotional toll infertility can take on the lives of those it affects and the people around them. By the end of this episode you should have some tools to help you process many of these emotions, learn the things to say and do if you have a friend or family member going through infertility, and set yourself up for success if you’re just beginning you’re trying to conceive journey.

For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe!

Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes. https://juna.co/podcast2/

Topics from this episode: infertility, fertility, emotional toll of infertility, emotions and infertility, partners and infertility

Family Planning 101: Let's Talk About Sex Apr 21, 2020

Let’s Talk About Sex. Not in the Cosmopolitan headline, “21 Mind Blowing Sex Moves You’ve Never Tried” kind of way. But rather about the things that are actually going to help make your sex life, your relationship, and your marriage better. According to Dr. Renee Hilliard, a former OBGYN turned Sex and Love Coach, nearly 85% of people have some difficulty with getting their sex life back after kids, or struggled during the baby making process. That means that most of you listening to this episode will find something to relate to:

Today’s episode is the 5th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about sex and intimacy, specifically during this period of your life where you’re either trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. By the end of this episode you should learn some new communication skills, feel more confident discussing vulnerable topics like painful sex, orgasms, sex shaming, and be on track for a deeper connection with your partner.

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Family Planning 101: Parental Mental Health Apr 14, 2020

Today’s episode is the 4th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the dynamics at play between you and your partner when you decide to add a baby to the mix. By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea how to communicate with your partner about your wants and needs as well as come together to create a family plan that you both feel comfortable with. We’ll be talking about sensitive topics like miscarriage, infertility, & how those things can impact your relationship as you approach parenthood.

To help with this topic, we sat down with Dr. Batya Novick, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in reproductive and parental mental health.

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Family Planning 101: Alternative Healthcare Apr 07, 2020

Today’s episode is the 3rd part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about Naturopathic and Alternative medicine for reproduction and fertility. By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea of what naturopathic doctors do, whether this is the right route for you, and gain a better understanding of the connection between your overall well-being and how that might affect your ability to get pregnant. In western culture, alternative medicine has a bit of a stigma associated with it -- namely that it’s practices or medicines may not have a body of scientific evidence that proves their effectiveness. But as our Doctors, Dr. Aimee, Raupp and Dr. Saru Bala tell us in this episode, naturopathic medicine is actually more of a bridge between the conventional and alternative world of medicine, often giving you a more complete picture of your overall health. For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Pregnancy, Fertility, Alternative Pregnancy, Alternative Fertility, Alternative Reproductive Care, Natural Fertility, Natural Medicine, Natural Health, Trying To Conceive, Alternatives to IVF, Alternatives to Western Medicine

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Family Planning 101: Trimester Zero Mar 31, 2020

Trimester zero. It's not a term you hear often, but reproductive endocrinologists would like to change that.

In this 2nd episode of our family planning series we talk with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh and Dr. Lucky Sekhon - both fertility experts and reproductive endocrinologists.

Getting reproductive care as early as possible could mean the difference between having one or more successful pregnancies or struggling for years with infertility and heartache.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear picture of fertility and feel empowered to advocate for yourself and your future family.

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Family Planning 101: How To Get Pregnant Mar 24, 2020

This episode features Dr. Elizabeth Kane from Natalist and Lindsay Meisel from Ava Women. Both are experts in ovulation tracking and menstrual cycles - two of the most important factors when it comes to getting pregnant.

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Labor & Delivery During The Covid-19 Pandemic Mar 21, 2020

Sarah sat down with Liesel Teen (@mommy.labornurse) to talk about the situation on the ground in the hospital where Liesel works as a labor and delivery nurse. If you are delivering a baby in the next few weeks/months, this will inform you on the best steps to take and hopefully quell any anxiety you're feeling.

*DISCLAIMER: This was recorded on March 20, 2020. The situation with Covid-19 is changing rapidly and varies city by city. Check with your local hospital and OBGYN. This episode is not to be taken as medical advice.

Disclosures: Liesel is a member of the Juna Expert Advisory Board.

Teaching Kids Healthy Food Habits with Jennifer Anderson, @Kids.Eat.In.Color Mar 03, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat In Color, a popular Instagram page and website that helps parents learn how to feed their kids and develop healthy relationships with food and eating.

Jennifer is a a mom, wife, and registered dietitian. She has a masters of science in public health, in international health and human nutrition from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. If you follow Jennifer on Instagram you know she is the gold standard of knowledge when it comes to this challenging topic of feeding your kids.

In the episode Sarah and Jennifer talk all things kids and nutrition. They talk about the effects of pressuring your child with food, how to set up healthy eating habits and how to expand their palate with no stress.

They also get into the age appropriate ways you can talk to your kids about different foods and how they impact their bodies.

If feeding your kids has given you any stress, or if you're pregnant and want to arm yourself with helpful strategies when it comes time to introduce solid foods, this is the episode for you.

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Raising Respectful, Kind, Resilient, and Happy Kids with Hayley Goldberg, LMFT Feb 24, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Hayley Goldberg from the Heart of Connecting.

Hayley is a Mom of 3 who specializes in helping parents come together to build strong loving families. She does this through Parent Coaching, Workshops, and Speaking Events.

In today’s episode Sarah and Hayley get to the root of common parenting struggles and how to create strategies that are positive, collaborative, and help build warm and trusting relationships between parents and their children.

Hayley shares her approach to parenting and how it is our responsibility as parents to coach, guide, and teach our children how we want them to behave. We dive deep into discipline, where she explains the importance of encouraging behavior that we want and preventing the behavior we don't, rather than constantly correcting/managing behavior.

This episode should be required listening for anyone who's pregnant, or has kids under 10 years old. In fact, many of the strategies in this episode are beneficial to improving parenting/child relationships at any age.

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Secondary Infertility with Ali Prato Feb 18, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Ali Prato from the popular Podcast Infertile AF.

Ali is a Mom of two, writer and journalist, and podcast host.

In today’s episode Sarah and Ali talk about the four years of secondary infertility Ali experienced before her second child was born.

Ali openly shares her emotions throughout the process, including her IVF journey, financial struggles, depression, and navigating being a Wife and a Mom through it all.

Ali and I share a mission to create a space for women to talk about infertility honestly and openly and this episode is that mission coming to life.

This is a must listen for anyone who’s experienced secondary infertility or is having trouble conceiving after a first baby.

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C-Section Strong: How To Prep and Recover with Olena Danko, MS, RDN, LD Feb 10, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.

Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.

If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!

Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

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We Need To Talk About Infertility with Nathalie Carpenter Feb 04, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Nathalie from the blog Fertilust. Nathalie is a brand marketer who went through unexplained infertility and set out to redefine the conversation around infertility on her blog, Fertilust.

In February 2017, Nathalie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Here were some her stats:

3 years of trying to conceive
2 unsuccessful IUIs
2 unsuccessful IVFs
2 major pity party episodes
5 reproductive endocrinologists
A third and successful IVF!

Nathalie goes into detail on her IVF / IUI process, the emotions that accompany unexplained infertility, and the importance of sharing your journey and experience with others.

Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

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Mom Guilt and The Pressure To Be Perfect With Erica Fraser Jan 28, 2020

In this episode Sarah talks with Erica from the popular Mom Blog mombreak.ca and instagram account @mom.break.

Erica is a Mom of two and shares some of the most fun, relatable, and helpful Mom content on Instagram.

In today’s episode they talk openly about Erica's postpartum struggles — including depression and anxiety.

Erica shares how it wasn’t until she realized that she needed to ask for help, that she was actually able to start on a path to finding her new identity as a Mom.

They also discuss some really great tips for sharing the domestic responsibilities in your household and Erica reveals 5 things she wished she had done differently when her kids were babies.

This episode is a must listen for Moms with young kids or anyone who is expecting a baby in the near future.

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Breastfeeding Power Hour with Sarah Siebold Jan 21, 2020

In this episode, Sarah talks with Sarah Siebold, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mom of two. Sarah answers all of the most frequently asked questions surrounding breastfeeding as well as many you may never have thought to ask. This interview is jam packed with information to help you have a successful breastfeeding relationship. If you are breastfeeding now or plan to be in the future, this episode is a must listen. Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast Download the Juna App for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juna-pregnancy-workouts/id1452883313

Choosing Your Prenatal Care: Midwives, Doulas, and OBs with Tanya Tringali Jan 14, 2020

In this episode, Sarah talks with Tanya Tringali, Program Director at Pebble. Tanya is a Certified Nurse-Midwife with 20 years experience in Maternal – Infant health. She has cared for thousands of women over the years and has caught nearly 1,200 babies. Tanya talks a little about the history of midwifery and the differences in scope of practice between care with a midwife vs care with an OB.

They also talk about the postpartum care model in the US and how the Pebble Complete Care Program seeks to bring more support to moms in the 4th trimester.

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Pregnancy Nutrition Hacks with Lisa Mastela Jan 06, 2020

In this Episode Sarah sits down with Lisa Mastela, the founder of Bumpin Blends, a subscription delivery service that provides Mamas with healthy pre-packaged smoothie cubes.

This conversation is packed with great info on dealing with a multitude of pregnancy symptoms, navigating through an induction, breastfeeding for the first time and finding a community of Moms.

Sarah and Lisa also touch on her postpartum life and how those experiences led her to create Bumpin Blends.

Lisa has a Master's in Public Health and her dietician license so she is a wealth of nutrition knowledge.

What To Expect When You're NOT Expecting with Hailee Repko (Rebroadcast) Dec 29, 2019

Every life is a gift, but let's be honest, it doesn't always feel like that right away. It's estimated that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, which means half of you who listen to this podcast can relate to Hailee's story in this episode about an unexpected pregnancy.

Sarah chats with her creative partner here at Juna, who experienced an unplanned pregnancy at 25. We talk about what to expect when you're NOT expecting and how to find a Mom community when none of your close friends are not in the Motherhood phase just yet.

Our culture leads women to believe that pregnancy is always a positive experience, but in reality it's very emotional, and those emotions aren't always pretty. That's OK, it's normal to be stressed and important to be honest with yourself.

Fertility Nutrition with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist Dec 17, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist, an Accredited Dietitian & Nutritionist and the Director of The Dietologist, based in Sydney, Australia.

Stefanie's focus is on helping couples who are trying to conceive and those who are struggling with fertility nutrition issues and those are struggling with PCOS and Endometriosis.

Sarah and Stefanie talk about fertility nutrition and break down all of the important things to consider as we prepare and optimize our body's for starting a family. If you or anyone you know is thinking about trying to conceive a baby, this is the episode to listen to.

Full show notes: https://juna.co/podcast/fertility-nutrition-with-stefanie-valakas-aka-the-dietologist/

Surviving The First Trimester with Sarah Kuhn Dec 09, 2019

In this episode Sarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st Trimester of her 3rd pregnancy. She was 11 weeks pregnant at time of recording.

Sarah talks about her struggles - including fatigue, nausea, constipation, and navigating a pregnancy with two kids under 5 and shares her wins - small as they may be. Some of the wins include finding time for naps, leaning on her husband Eric for help with the bedtime routine, staying consistent with her colace and calcium/magnesium to help manage constipation, and more.

If you know anyone in their 1st Trimester or who may be soon, please share this episode with them!

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

Baby Planning For New Moms with The Baby Chick® Dec 03, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick®, who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother.

Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births!

Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby product recommendations and gives incredible tips for caring for newborns and new Moms.

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

Life in the NICU with Nurse Tori Meskin BSN, RNC Nov 26, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with NICU nurse Tori Meskin, who works bedside as a Per Diem (full-time nurse), creates content for her blog where she shares resources for future nurses. Tori shares her life and tips as a NICU nurse on her instagram, @nurse.tori.

Sarah and Tori give the full lowdown of the NICU, why your baby might wind up there, and what do if you do find yourself and your baby in the NICU.

High Risk Pregnancies, Premature Babies, and Infant Loss with Parijat Deshpande Nov 11, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. They talk about high risk pregnancies, the connection, her own pregnancy and how the mind body work during her last stint in the hospital enabled her to keep her son in her body for an extra 15 days - which for him meant life or death. She was inspired to make this work her calling so that she could empower other women going through the same thing and give them better tools to manage their pregnancy complications. This is an incredibly fascinating and illuminating conversation. Hope you enjoy. Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

The Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 2) with Marcy Crouch, PT Nov 05, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor.

They talk about postpartum stuff like getting cleared for sex after pregnancy, prolapse, how to retrain your bladder, and abdominal separation.

In part 1 of the interview, (you can listen to part 1 here) they talked about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing.

If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor is a little foreign to you both of these episodes are a must listen. If you're not foreign to the pelvic floor, you'll STILL learn a lot!

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

The Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 1) with Marcy Crouch, PT Oct 28, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor. They talk about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core, and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing. If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor is a little foreign to you this is the episode to listen to. If you're nt foreign to the pelvic floor, you'll STILL learn a lot! Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

How To Get Pregnant with Elizabeth Kane PhD Oct 22, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with reformed lab scientist heading up the R&D at Natalist Co, Elizabeth Kane, BA, NYU. PhD, Harvard.

On the show, Sarah and Elizabeth talk about all things "trying to conceive" and Elizabeth walks us through all the steps to take to find your ovulation window, as well as debunking many of the the myths around getting pregnant.

They talk about birth control cleanses, fertility teas, and other products that are not evidence based, but exist in the marketplace. This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone trying to conceive.

Show notes: https://juna.co/podcast/how-to-get-pregnant-with-elizabeth-kane-phd/

Fertility: What You Can Control, and What You Can't with Liz Shaw Oct 14, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with Nutrition Expert and Author, Liz Shaw. Liz is a Registered Dietician and Mom of Hayden living in San Diego, California. On the show, Sarah and Liz dive deep into her own 5-year experience with her infertility. They talk about her failed IVF cycles and how she picked herself up and advocated for her own health, only to go on and have what she describes as her miracle baby. Liz shares the "controllable" factors when trying to have a baby - the things we can do to increase our chances of getting pregnant. These are: Diet Exercise Stress Management Weight Management Timed Intercourse Limiting alcohol and caffeine and No drugs or cigarettes Checking which prescription meds you're on Full show notes here: https://juna.co/podcast/fertility-what-you-can-control-and-what-you-cant-with-liz-shaw/

The Signs of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Sahar Martinez Oct 07, 2019

Sarah talks with Maternal Mental Health Specialist and Mom of two, Sahar Martinez. Sahar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctoral Candidate practicing in Orange County, California.

She provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families to assist in treating relational issues, anxiety, depression, loss, grief and transitional phases of life.

On the show, Sarah and Sahar talk about Sahar's transition into maternal health and how having kids impacted her work. They also talk about how women can prepare for the giant identity shift that happens post children, postpartum depression and the signs to look out for, as well as the things we can do to maintain strong and open relationships with our partners.

Mom Hacks For Staying Active and Healthy After Kids with Deeanne Akerson Sep 30, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with Founder and CEO of Kindred Bravely, Deeanne Akerson.

Deeanne is the mama behind Kindred Bravely, the apparel company that creates some of the best clothes and nursing bras for Moms out there.

On the show, Sarah and Deeanne talk about her path to Motherhood, her postpartum experience -- including an extremely difficult breastfeeding experience that led to ideas for creating Kindred Bravely, and Deeanne shares her tips for making time to stay active and healthy after having babies.

An Unplanned Pregnancy, Genetic Testing, and Lactation Cookies with Whitney Rovell. Sep 23, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with Founder and CEO of Miracle Milkookies, Whitney Rovell. Whitney is the mama behind Miracle Milkookies. She first learned about lactation cookies when her friend dropped them on my doorstep after having her first baby in 2015. She had NO idea what a lactation cookie was, but she knew they really helped her produce more milk. She googled lactation producing ingredients and learned that oats, yeast and flaxseed seemed to be the magic milk-boosting combo. She added yeast and flax to her go-to oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe, a recipe she had created years before that family and friends always loved. She made the cookies and couldn't believe how great they still tasted, plus she was making SO MUCH MORE MILK! She posted the recipe to her blog (that only my mom read) and called it 'The Miracle Milk Cookie'. On the show, Sarah and Whitney dive into her unplanned pregnancy, the whirldwind of starting a business from her own kitchen while having two babies, working with her husband on the business, and a genetic test marker that forced them to make a difficult decision. Full show notes here: https://juna.co/juna-women-podcast/

How To Feel Confident as a New Mom with Bryce Reddy Sep 17, 2019

In this episode Sarah talks with licensed mental health counselor, Bryce Reddy (@mombrain.therapist on Instagram). Bryce is Mama of two living in Massachusetts, with a clinical focus in maternal mental health and a really helpful Instagram account that provides Moms with real life tools to mange their mental health.

In this episode we talk about her journey to Motherhood and the massive shift from “not mom” to Mom. Bryce provided some amazing tips and insight for setting boundaries with in-law and family members, keeping communication lines strong between you and your partner, dealing with loneliness, disconnection, and the general wonderment if Motherhood is really this hard for everyone? Spoiler alert: It is.

This conversation between Bryce and Sarah will give you the tools you need to feel confident as a new Mom.

Full show notes here on Juna.co/juna-women-podcast

The Power of Real Food During Pregnancy with Ryan Kipping, RDN Sep 09, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with Registered Dietician, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Prenatal Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping.

Ryann runs a virtual consulting practice under the name Prenatal Nutritionist. where her goal is to help women prepare for pregnancy and conquer nutrition throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

On the show, Sarah and Ryann dive into the ever the ever changing pregnancy nutrition guidelines. They discuss supplementation vs getting your nutrition through whole foods and touch on some powerful nutritional remedies for the most common pregnancy ailments -- nausea, constipation, and heartburn.

They specifically discuss the safety of Kombucha and alcohol during pregnancy, as well as what to look for in prenatal vitamins.

Full show notes and links here.

Mental Health, Social Media, and Maternity Fashion with Ali Levine Sep 03, 2019

In this episode, Sarah talks with celebrity stylist and influencer, Ali Levine.

Ali really opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and provides excellent advice any mom can implement to help overcome what can be a very disorienting time.

She talks about her mental health and break from social media - which lasted for 2 months. As someone who uses social media for her income, this was a very difficult, but important decision for her. Social media had become damaging to her well-being.

They also dive into maternity fashion and Ali has some great pieces of advice for new Moms who are struggling with the body issues that can be associated with pregnancy.

View the full show notes here: http://juna.co/podcast/mental-health-social-media-and-maternity-fashion-with-ali-levine

Things Your Mom Never Told You About Labor with Liesel Teen, RN Aug 26, 2019

Liesel Teen is a Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse and the Mom behind the Instagram account - @mommy.labornurse.

On this episode Liesel and Sarah get into the nitty gritty of labor, touching on a number of topics including:

- pooping during labor
- episiotomies and tearing
- how painful labor REALLY is
- orgasmic births
- the phases of labor, including when to go to the hospital
- epidurals
- recovering after c-section / vaginal births
- what to do if sex is painful after you have a baby

Seriously, this episode is packed with all the things your Mom never told you about giving birth.

Liesel also talks about some of her tactics to growing and managing her instagram account, which has over 160K followers.

Hope you enjoy. Please subscribe to the Juna Women Podcast and follow Juna on Instagram - @juna.moms.

IUI, Twins, and Becoming a Second-Time Mom with Amanda Applebaum Aug 19, 2019

This is Episode 011, IUI, Twins, and Becoming a Second-Time Mom with Amanda Applebaum.

In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast, Sarah talks her good friend and Mom of 3, including boy/girl twins, Amanda Applebaum.

Amanda shares her story with incredible honesty around subjects a lot of people don’t want to talk about, including timed intercourse, delivering twins vaginally, feeling disconnected from her babies after delivery, intrauterine insemination, and having surgery to repair diastasis recti.

Full show notes here.

Feeding Your Kids with Confidence and Positivity - Alex Turnbull, RDN Aug 12, 2019

In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast, Sarah talks to Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and expert on feeding your family, Alexandra Turbull.

Alex, @thefamilynutritionist, is all about helping Moms feel confident about what and how they feed their families and does an excellent job sharing her wealth of knowledge in this episode. They talk about baby led weaning, the division of responsibility, feeding toddlers, and how to introduce new foods.

Full show notes and episode details: http://juna.co/nutrition/feeding-your-kids-with-confidence-and-positivity-alexandra-turnbull-rdn/

All Things Sleep with Rachel Gorton Mitchell Aug 05, 2019

Rachel Gorton is the Motherly (@mother.ly) Sleep Expert, a certified infant and Toddler Sleep Specialist and Motherly’s Sales Partnerships Manager.

She is passionate about educating families on the importance of rest and providing the encouragement to overcome sleep challenges. She lives outside of Boston with her husband and children. You can connect with Rachel on Instagram here.

The episode is chock full of incredible advice that will hopefully ease any anxiety you’re having around sleep with your baby. Rachel is also a huge advocate for Moms to get enough rest, too.

Balancing Motherhood and a Demanding Career with Domina Holbeck Jul 29, 2019

In addition to being a Mom, Domina Holbeck is a Hollywood Talent Agent in Los Angeles. As she tells us in the podcast, her work is demanding and something that has become part of her identity.

As the first woman in her office to have a baby in 10 years (10 years!), she's navigating all the normal struggles of becoming a new Mom and doing it while working a job she can't ever really turn off.

Domina answers our questions with humility and honesty, providing incredible insight for any working woman who may be asking themselves, "Is now the right time to have baby?"

Baby Blues & Postpartum Recovery with Andrea Madril Jul 15, 2019

You never really think postpartum depression or baby blues will happen to you. But, in this episode, Andrea from Sunflower Motherhood and Sarah set out to normalize the feelings many women experience after having a baby and want to make sure Moms are being open and reaching out for the support they need.

Gestational Diabetes with Rebecca Pardess Jul 11, 2019

In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast we talk about Gestational Diabetes, including who is at risk, how and when to get tested, and what to do if you get a positive diagnosis. The craziest part about Gestational Diabetes, and was true in Becca's case, is that about 40–60% of women have no demonstrable risk factor. Typically, women exhibit no symptoms, which is why many advocate that all women be tested.

Gestational diabetes affects ~3–9% of pregnancies. It is especially common during the last three months of pregnancy. It affects 1% of those under the age of 20 and 13% of those over the age of 44.

For more vist www.juna.co/juna-women-podcast.

Starting A Business After Having a Baby with Lisa Mastela Jun 28, 2019

In this Episode Sarah sits down with Lisa Mastela, the founder of Bumpin Blends, a subscription delivery service that provides Mamas with healthy pre-packaged smoothie cubes.

This conversation is packed with great info on dealing with a multitude of pregnancy symptoms, navigating through an induction, breastfeeding for the first time and finding a community of Moms.

Sarah and Lisa also touch on her postpartum life and how those experiences led her to create Bumpin Blends.

Lisa has a Master's in Public Health and her dietician license so she is a wealth of nutrition knowledge.

The One Thing Every Mom Needs In Her Mom Community with Amy Toohey Jun 17, 2019

In this episode I chat with my good friend and chief receiver of all my Mom complaints, Amy Toohey.

Amy is a Mom to two wonderful girls and was a nurse before making the game time decision to put her career on hold and stay at home with her daughters.

Amy and I talk about her unexpected C-Section, the Challenges of Breastfeeding and the magic six week number, and how she plans to go back to work once her daughters are in school full-time.

The biggest takeaway from this episode was our realization that every Mom must have this one thing in her Mom community and that we provided it for each other. There are a lot of great nuggets in here, so I hope you enjoy :-)

If you like this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen to Podcasts. If you have feedback or know someone who would be a great guest on the show, please reach out via Twitter, @juna_app or by email to Sarah@juna.co.

What To Expect When You're Not Expecting with Hailee Repko Jun 14, 2019

In today’s episode you'll hear from one of my Creative Partners at Juna, Hailee Repko, about how she navigated an unexpected positive pregnancy test and the reality of becoming a Mom before she was "ready". it's estimated that nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, so Hailee's story should resonate with many of you. Hailee is also the brains behind all of the plant-based recipes here at Juna and the creator of our free E-Book - 30 Snacks For Pregnancy. Hope you enjoy :-) - Sarah, Founder & CEO of Juna

Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Pallavi Golla Jun 11, 2019

The Juna Women podcast is a weekly discussion where Juna Founder, Sarah Kuhn, talks to Moms about their health, their work, their parenting, and all the different ways they're keeping it together. On this episode of Juna Women, I sit down with Pallavi Golla, the founder of Lark Adventure Wear. Both of my kids closets are filled with Lark Wear. She's a Mom to two boys and lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Today we talk about her path to building a family and a busienss at the same time. She gives great advice on how to start from scratch in an industry in which you have no experience in. If you're someone who's thinking about starting your own business, you'll definitely want to tune in to this one. Juna is a fitness and nutrition app created to help guide you through your pregnancy and motherhood journey. Everything we do is designed to empower and support you through one of the most incredible, and challenging, times of your life.

The Psychology of Parenting with Kara Hardin Jun 04, 2019

The Juna Women podcast is a weekly discussion where I talk to Moms about their health, their work, their parenting, and all the different ways they're keeping it together. On the first episode of Juna Women, I sit down with Kara Hardin who is a Mom to two year old Josh, a licensed psychotherapist a lawyer, and most recently an entrepreneur. Kara just launched her own consulting practice and has some really helpful advice for being productive, but more importantly, being kind to yourself. Kara also put on her therapist hat and flipped the script on me a bunch. We dive deep on our expectations of motherhood and how they've changed over the years. Juna is a fitness and nutrition app created to help guide you through your pregnancy and motherhood journey. Everything we do is designed to empower and support you through one of the most rewarding, and challenging, times of your life.

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