The Postpartum Podcast

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Episode 16: “No matter how you’re feeling, it’s normal” with Rachel Rambach of Guitars and Granola Bars Aug 04, 2015

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Today I chat with the lovely, jack of many trades Rachel Rambach. She is a board certified music therapist, singer, songwriter, educator, blogger, podcaster and now – a mom of TWO! Her daughter, Mia, was born at the end of May after we recorded this podcast.

We chat about:

· The unique challenges of maternity leave when you work for yourself and own a business, and working as a music therapist in the afternoons.

· Sleep Deprivation

· Dealing with an incredibly quick first labor and how that shaped her view and expectations for her second labor

· What a music therapist does. (So cool!)

· How pregnancy is different the second time around with a toddler running around

· And a whole lot more!

It was so wonderful talking with Rachel – if you want to learn more about her, check out her podcast, Guitars & Granola Bars, her Blog, and her private music therapy practice. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter.

As always, you can download the episode on iTunes here.

While you’re on iTunes, I hope you consider rating and reviewing the show so that we can reach more moms!

Look for a SPECIAL Mini-Episode next week with an exciting announcement!

Happy August!

Episode 15: “Community, Not Comparison” with Anne Dimond of Bella Materna Designer Maternity Jul 21, 2015

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Today's episode was an incredibly informative and helpful episode! I chat with Anne Dimond who is a co-creator of Bella Materna. Whoever said there was no such thing as a pretty nursing bra never has bought from Bella Materna. Their maternity wear and bras are beautiful and very well made. (I think I need to buy several more of their anytime tanks - they are SO comfy.)

We chat about so many different things, her experience with pre-term bedrest, MRSA on her breasts, the importance of wearing comfortable clothes during labor and negotiating parenting roles with your partner ahead of time.

And especially important since it's Anne's expertise, we talk about nursing bras, bra sizing during your pregnancy, postpartum and later breastfeeding periods. Important stuff!

I learned so much during this episode and I know you will too. Anne has also graciously offered podcast listeners 20% your purchase at Bella Materna now until September 1st with the code PostpartumPodcast.

You can find Bella Materna online here.

You can also find and follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast, download the episode on iTunes here. While you’re on iTunes, I hope you consider rating and reviewing the show so that we can reach more moms!

Thank you!

Episode 14: Iliacus Muscles, Tongue Ties and PPD with Sara Hery Jul 07, 2015

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This week I talk with Sara Hery. Sara is an internationally certified childbirth educator and has been a practicing birth doula since 2005. She is also working towards becoming a certified nurse midwife and is a mom of 2. Sara's story is such a wonderful example of pushing through the adversity that often new moms face. We talk about her experience with a home birth transfer and tongue tie with her first, and a torn iliacus muscle that led to postpartum depression with her second and how Bowen therapy helped her recover. Her experience is inspiring and I hope it helps other moms realize that you can come out on the other side of these experiences, or similar ones, stronger. Enjoy!

You can find out more about Sara, her classes and the BBB Cafe here.

Some other resources for postpartum support that we also mentioned include La Leche League, Postpartum Support International, Doula Match, DONA and CAPPA.

If you’re on iTunes, I hope you consider rating and reviewing the show so that we can reach more moms!

Thank you!

Episode 13: The importance of thinking ahead to postpartum with Heather Ash of Happiness Mama Jun 23, 2015

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Today I chat with Heather Ash of the blog Happiness Mama. Heather is mom to two little girls and step mom to one boy. In this episode we chat about the importance of remembering to think about postpartum while you are pregnant, postpartum depression and anxiety awareness, and the beauty of lactation consultant home visits.

Heather was also generous enough to offer podcast listeners her postpartum bliss list - which is 10 conversations to have before (or after) baby comes and her favorite baby and toddler sleep tools and resources. Make sure you go here to get yours!

You can find Heather at her blog Happiness Mama

And on Twitter here.

As always, you can download the episode on iTunes here.

While you’re on iTunes, I hope you consider rating and reviewing the show so that we can reach more moms!

Thanks for listening!

Episode 12 "Be the YOU that you want your kids to become.” with Lisa Druxman Jun 09, 2015

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This week I’m so excited to be chatting with Lisa Druxman! Lisa is the creator of the incredibly popular Fit4Mom exercise program, which includes Fit 4 Baby, Stroller Strides and their newer Body Back program. Lisa also created the Motivating Mom Podcast, which I love, to give moms ‘the strength for motherhood.” In this episode we talk a lot about fitness and health because that’s her specialty, and we also talk about taking time for ourselves as moms. She has so many wise words and practical advice, and I love what she says about thinking about ‘How do we want this chapter of our stories to read?” New motherhood is such a short flicker in the span of a life, so I think that’s a perfect way to think about it! Enjoy!

To learn more about Lisa’s podcast, check out the Motivating Mom Podcast.

To learn more about Fit4Mom and to find a class in your area, go here.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

While you’re on iTunes, I hope you consider rating and reviewing the show so that we can reach more moms!

Thanks for listening!

Episode 11: "Excruciating Joy and Soaking" with Kari Shipman May 26, 2015

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Today I talk with the wonderful Kari Shipman. Kari is a mom to one baby girl, and the owner and creative director of Juniper James whose tagline is “Fashion Moving People Forward.” Kari is also the official and exclusive stylist for Kidaround Magazine. In this episode we talk about how she had to slow down her crazy work schedule before becoming a mom, her passion for helping people and especially new moms and about realizing how much the little stuff ceases to matter after becoming a parent. She also gives some neat ideas for memory keeping during pregnancy and throughout baby’s first year. Enjoy!

You can find Kari’s work with Juniper James here. I love her concept of “Maternal Maven Makeovers”

Check out her styling work at Kidaround Magazine.

She’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Thanks for listening!

Episode 10: "Earth Shattering Love and Soul Crushing Boredom" with Elizabeth Laime May 12, 2015

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Today I chat with the amazingly talented Elizabeth Laime of the Totally Married and Totally Mommy podcasts and formerly of the now defunct Totally Laime podcast. I was so excited to have her on, as her podcasts are two of my absolute favorites that I look forward to every week. She is mom to one baby girl who just over a year old, a comedy writer and wife to Andy who is a record producer. She and Andy host their weekly Totally Married Podcast while she co-hosts Totally Mommy with a different mom friend each week.

In this episode we discuss her experience having her first birth at the Del Mar Birth Center in Pasadena, what led her to switch from an OB/GYN to a Midwife and all of the extreme feelings that come along with the first year of motherhood. We also talk about the benefits of prenatal couples counseling and that although the identity shift that takes place during the first year is a massive one, you WILL get your identity mojo back, in time. Elizabeth is wonderful and hilarious and I think you will really enjoy this episode!

You can find out more about her and about her podcasts at www.totallylaime.com

You can also follow her on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Episode 9: The Freedom From Having The Confidence to Mother Alone with Kristen Tenini Apr 27, 2015

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Today I chat with Kristen Tenini. Kristen is a mom of TWIN one-year-old girls. She is formerly a hospice social worker, but once they found out they were expecting twins, her and her husband decided to have her stay at home and she loves being home with her daughters. In this episode we discuss the challenges she faced as a first time mom of twins, and her experience in the NICU. We also talk about the benefits of telling your loved ones about your pregnancy early on and the freedom that can be found when you learn the confidence to do things by yourself while caring for young children. Kristen was a delight to talk with and I really think her insights resonate, whether you are a mom of a singleton, twins or more! Enjoy!

Episode 8: How Birth is Preparation for the Unpredictability of Motherhood With Tashina Benning, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Apr 13, 2015

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Today I talk with the lovely and passionate Tashina Benning. Tashina is a birth doula and childbirth educator. She is mom to an 8-year-old and a 2-year-old. We talked about her transition from marketing work to birth work and about her very different birth stories with her two kids. She reminds us of the importance of childbirth education, choosing your birth facility and the power of a village of friends to support you during postpartum and beyond. One of my favorite things she says is when it comes to guests during postpartum, we should follow this rule: “If you come over, bring something. If you stay, do something.” Enjoy!

You can find more information about Tashina at her website: http://www.indulgentbirth.com/

The International Caesarean Awareness Group can be found here.

The Business of Being Born and Orgasmic Birth documentaries were also referenced.

Finally, here is the link for the Sacramento Birth Community Group.

PS – Don’t forget, you can also support the podcast by checking out Audible.com at www.audibletrial.com/postpartum or do your Amazon shopping with us.

Episode 7: The Importance of Checking in With Your Partner with Catherine O’Brien, MFT Mar 30, 2015

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Today I talk with Marriage and Family Therapist, Catherine O’Brien. Catherine is a mom of a 6 year old and almost 2 year old. She is incredibly passionate about helping new parents and helping couples strengthen their relationships when adding a new baby to the family. She helps clarify the difference between all the different postpartum mood disorders as well as the risk factors. We also talk about how she got into working with the postpartum demographic and she shares advice for couples to help with this transition, including making time for each other and information about the Gottman relationship institute. Her information is so helpful and her passion and support is contagious! Enjoy!

You can find Catherine’s website and online resources at www.happywithbaby.com.

If you are interested in Catherine’s Sacramento New Mom Connections Meetup Group, you can check it out here.

Catherine also has classes locally including “Mine, Yours, Ours: A relationship survival guide for baby’s first year.” This takes place at Herself Moms.

You can purchase John Gottman’s book that was mentioned here: And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

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