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 Birth Story: Never Be Afraid to Ask for Help with Shing Yiing Ong

Birth, Birth Stories, Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

There are countless reasons why I believe sharing and listening to birth stories is so valuable. One standout aspect is the many universal themes that emerge- whether between different births, throughout the journey from pregnancy to parenthood, or even within the individual birth stories themselves. While the societal conversation around birth can often evoke fear, […]

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Preparing for the Arrival of a Sibling with Alyssa Blask Campbell

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Are you preparing for a subsequent child? If you answered yes, then today’s episode is a must-listen. Today, we’re discussing the topic of introducing a new sibling into the family,… specifically to your first child. Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies for this conversation is Alyssa Blask Campbell.  Alyssa is a teacher,

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Conscious Parenting with Bryana Kappadakunnel

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Sometimes, the most challenging aspect of parenting is the work we do on ourselves. It involves reflecting on our own childhood experiences and understanding how they shape our view of parenthood today. It also requires taking emotional accountability; managing our reactions and behaviors instead of blaming others or projecting our issues onto them. It might

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Why Your Baby May Benefit From Pediatric Physical Therapy with Dr. Emily Schlicht, PT, DPT

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

When today’s guest reached out to me about bringing a pediatric physical therapy conversation to the table, I was all in. Apart from my well-known love for all things anatomy and my own experience with PT, I was really curious how it even works with newborns and babies! For this episode of Yoga | Birth

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Parenting a Child with Special Needs and Disabilities with Susanna Peace Lovell

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Having a child with special needs can be both an isolating and challenging experience, but it also offers endless opportunities for learning, acceptance, and education. There are many different kinds of special needs, but today we’re focusing on the “unseen” disabilities of neurodiverse children and the unique experiences of their parents. Joining me today on

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How to Thrive in Matrescence with Emese Parker, NP

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Matrescence, A.K.A. becoming a mother/parent, is a developmental milestone that brings forth a major identity shift within us. Every parent’s personal definition of this milestone will be wildly different, and each journey will look a myriad of different ways, but a universal perspective we can adopt about matrescence is that it can be an opportunity

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Help Your Baby (and you!) Sleep Better! with Kristine Petterson

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

It’s no secret that getting good sleep is vital in living a healthy life. However, sleep becomes crucial in the fourth trimester- the newborn phase! When baby and you develop healthy sleep patterns, it benefits the whole family. But I know what you’re thinking: “Easier said than done.” Well, to have this conversation with me

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Understanding Your Newborn Baby with Wendy Hunter, MD

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Have you thought about what happens right after baby is born?  Today we dive into what to expect following baby’s birth and how to navigate the first 12 weeks of life.  We discuss many topics including umbilical cord care, circumcision care and even how to bathe your baby.  We also dive into the subject of feeding and what

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The 3 Most Common Conflicts that Arise Between Mom Friends and How to Solve Them with Danielle Bayard Jackson

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Do you find it harder to create friendships as an adult?  Today we talk about friendships and how they can be difficult to navigate, especially during parenthood.  Our guest discusses common conflicts that arise between parents as well as ways to better maintain these connections.  If you are a parent or an expectant parent, this conversation will shed

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How To Lower Your Anxiety and End the Battle of Wills with Your Child with Olivia Bergeron

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

It’s 4:45pm on a beautiful spring day, as you walk past the playground you notice an exasperated mother force her wailing toddler into a stroller. Did you shudder as you walked past grateful this wasn’t you? Or maybe at times, it’s been you. To be perfectly honest with all of you, at times it’s been

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How to Prepare Your Home for Baby to Thrive the Montessori Way with Jeanne-Marie Paynel

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

When you think about preparing your home for the arrival of your new baby your mind might go to a place of baby-proofing and purchasing toys and gear like cribs and high chairs. However, what if you home didn’t need more stuff? Today we’re looking at how to create an environment that encourages your baby’s

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How a Natal Chart Can Ease Parenting with Tara Vogel

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Today’s episode is a bit of a departure from what we typically talk about, pregnancy, birth, lactation, and interventions. Today we’re talking about what your astrological chart can tell you about yourself, your parenting, and your child. I found this conversation fascinating, I love astrology, I think it’s really interesting. Both my kids as a

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Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

The vaccination schedule for your baby can feel daunting. It also may seem a little strange,  you might wonder why a newborn needs to be protected against Hepatitis B? Between frequent visits to the pediatrician and fears you might have over adverse reactions to the vaccines, many parents wonder how they can best support their

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Containerize Your Life & Create More Time with Rachel Nielson

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

I don’t know about you, but as a parent I’m busy! It seems there’s never enough time in the day to get through family, work, and personal to do lists. So how can parents accomplish what needs to get done without burning out? As today’s guest Rachel Nielson points out, “time isn’t a naughty child

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Supporting Formula Fed Babies & Parents with Dr. Bridget Young

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

There is so much information about supporting breastfeeding right now, particularly on social media. With its current popularity as something “good moms” do formula or bottle feeding parents are left in the dark.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with doctor of perinatal and pediatric nutrition, Dr. Bridget Young about the stigma around formula

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Managing Tantrums According To Science with Dr. Cindy Hovington

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Nobody likes when their child has a melt down. Wouldn’t you like to have a better understanding of what triggers tantrums and how to help your child self regulate instead of self implode?  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with neuroscientist and founder of Curious Neuron, Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. who shares ways to

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Am I More Than A Parent? with Katherine “Kat” Casey

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Have you ever looked at an old picture of yourself before kids and thought about how much your life has changed?  Crossing the threshold into parenthood isn’t about simply adjusting to life with a child. It’s a remarkable transformation to one’s personal identity and how you relate to the world around you and within relationships. 

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How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide with Ericka Sóuter

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Can you have a child and a life?  That question is answered by this week’s guest, Ericka Sóuter, journalist and author of the book, How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide. In this week’s episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, Ericka lays out what it means to continue to escalate in one’s career while still

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How To Help Your Baby Sleep with Becca Campbell

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Have you ever thought about how lack of sleep affects you? Brain fog? Irritability? Now think about how that lack of solid sleep is affecting your child.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth |Babies, I speak with founder and creator of Little Z’s® Sleep Consulting, Becca Campbell. We discuss how poor sleep can impact your child’s

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The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby With Debra Pascali Bonaro Revisited!

Mothering, Postpartum, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Do you remember the Saturday Night Live skit about “Mom Jeans”? It pokes fun at “moms” and emphasizes that once someone becomes a mother they trade in the sexy body, cute clothes, and sense of self for a frumpy bodied person with poor fashion sense who is fully family focused. Why does society accept the deeply

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Toxic Metals in Commercial Baby Food & Baby’s First Foods with Malina Linkas Malkani

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

You may have seen the February 2021 Congressional Report stating there are toxic metals in commercial baby. It definitely made me stop in my tracks when I first learned about this. Interestingly enough, toxic heavy metals in baby food in not new news. (Yes, even the organic baby foods!) So what does all this even

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“Sitting the Month”, Honoring the First 40 Days of Postpartum with Dr. Lily Yu Gillespie

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after birth is honored by “sitting the month.” It’s a time of confinement and healing believed to be crucial to the future health of the new parent and newborn. I first heard about this tradition from one of my students and was immediately intrigued. As a person

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Effective Strategies for Common Parenting Challenges with Dr. Heather Maguire

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Parenting has been a very humbling experience. My children are incredible teachers showing me where I lack patience and need to adjust my behavior in order to help them self regulate and defuse tense moments. I’ve found myself being more REactive to their behavior rather than PROactive which often elevates tantrums, defiance, and frustration. If

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Introducing Anti-Racism to Your Kids with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward. To do this, we have to have open, honest and sometimes difficult conversations about issues that our country and society faces. Simply stating “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you” is

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Coping with a Colicky Baby with Jackie DelVecchio

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Many pregnant people envision the early days of parenthood snuggled close with their new cooing baby. But, what happens when the dream-like vision collides with brutal reality of a constantly crying baby? One in four babies suffer from a condition called, colic. The baby cries for long stretches of time with little break and no

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Life With A Newborn: Thriving And Surviving The First Weeks With Meema Spadola.

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Frequently students return to class and express how blindsided they felt by the demands of the first few weeks of life with a newborn baby. Much time had been spent preparing for labor and birth but many felt unprepared for the reality of this transition. In this episode of Yoga|Birth| Babies, we pull back the curtain and dig

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How to Overcome Mom Guilt, Martyr-Mode, and Perfectionism with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD

Mothering, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Why do so many mothers suffer from mom guilt, martyr-mode, and perfectionism? In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Gemma (the first digital education platform dedicated exclusively to women’s mental health) Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD, about the pressure many mothers feel to fulfill unrealistic expectations put

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Raising Anti-Racist Kids and The Steps Parent Can Take to Start Important Conversations and Change with Dr Beverly Tatum

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

As parents, we aim to raise our children to be good people. Inclusive, respectful people that help move humanity forward. To do this, we have to have open, honest and sometimes difficult conversations about issues that our country and society faces. Simply stating “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you” is

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“Parenting As An Exhausted Parent” & How To Not Lose Your Cool With Your Kids! with Rachel Bailey

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Sigh…exhaustion! As a parent, who isn’t exhausted at times? What parent struggles with not losing their cool with their kids at some point? How do parents let go of the facade of control they think that have over their kids?  In this episode of Yoga| Birth|Babies, I speak with Clinical Psychologist and Parenting Specialist, Rachel

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Navigating Toddler Tantrums and Meltdowns with Big Little Feelings Co-Founders Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

I have yet to meet a parent who hasn’t struggled through a child’s tantrum or other challenging moments. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we knew exactly what to do to manage or even avoid tantrums?  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with the co-founders of Big Little Feelings, child therapist, Deena Margolin LMFT and

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Development, Emotional, and Social Milestones with Nekole Eaton of Kids OT Help

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Have you ever wondered what the appropriate milestones are for your baby? What is there to do if your child is not meeting these benchmarks? In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with pediatric occupational therapist, Nekole Eaton. Nekole specializes in child development and shares her deep knowledge about expectations and variations in reaching developmental

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Baby-Led Weaning: When and How to Start Solids with Solid Starts founder Jenny Best

Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Part of parenting is learning through mistakes. Personally, I could write a book on the missteps I’ve taken despite thinking I’m doing the right thing in the moment.  Jenny Best, founder, and CEO of Solid Starts, and mom of three explains how her errors and anxiety about feeding her first child opened the door to

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Making Work-Life Balance Easier with Lauren Smith Brody

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Adjusting back to work has always been a concern for new parents. Today, in a time of a pandemic where childcare may have adjusted, finding flexible, creative ways to meet the demands of your job may require some creativity and negotiations.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with author and founder of The Fifth

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Community Birth Story: How to Talk About Birth Trauma

Birth Stories, Mothering, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

This week on Yoga|Birth|Babies we’re taking a break from our expert lead interviews and focusing on a birth story from the community.  Eliana Balk reached out to me to share her story and ideas about how to talk about birth trauma from the birthing person’s perspective. Most conversations around birth trauma are from leaders and

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The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali Bonaro

Mothering, Postpartum, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Why does society accept the deeply embedded belief that mothers can’t be sexy? Saturday Night Live just re-aired their “Mom Jeans” skit poking fun at “moms”. Emphasizing that once someone because a mother they trade in the sexy body, cute clothes, and sense of self for a frumpy bodied person with poor fashion sense who

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Loss, Grief, Anxiety and Isolation During Pregnancy and Parenthood

Mothering, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Yoga | Birth | Babies, YOGA | BIRTH | BABIES Podcast

Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, are often a time of family gatherings and celebrations. But now during this unprecedented time, these milestones are being experienced in isolation. This massive departure from how one may have originally envisioned the transition into parenthood can lead to feelings of loss and grief. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I

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