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We talk so much about the transformation into motherhood… but what about the transition into fatherhood?Today we dive into an honest and deeply human conversation directly from DADS as they share what it actually feels like to step into the role of being a father. From identity shifts, to navigating relationships, and lifestyle changes - this episode opens the door to a perspective of postpartum that is often left unspoken about.Because the birth of a child doesn’t just change the mother, it change the whole family and the dynamic that existed before. This conversation is an invitation to better understand, support, and communicate with fathers in order to support families as a whole so that both partners feel seen in the becoming.01:15 When Fatherhood Feels Real05:21 Dad Postpartum Struggles08:03 Coping Tools And Self Care13:11 Sex And Body Changes21:26 Fatherhood Changes Priorities24:39 Advice For New Dads28:30 Biggest ChallengesHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat about? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone who could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also helps others discover our show. 🫶

PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH is one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness — especially during pregnancy and postpartum.I'm thrilled to bring pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Brynn Babb on the podcast to help unpack the realities of pelvic floor care. We talk about why pelvic floor therapy is so often overlooked, how common issues like leaking, pressure, prolapse, pain with intimacy, and chronic hip or low back pain can all be connected to the pelvic floor, and why these symptoms should never be dismissed as “just part of motherhood” or “just getting older.”Bryn shares why working with a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy can be incredibly supportive, how virtual pelvic floor care can make this work more accessible, and what recovery can look like in the postpartum period — whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years after birth.We also dive into some of the biggest myths around pelvic floor health, including the idea that everyone should just do Kegels, and explore how pelvic floor issues can show up in ways many women don’t expect and why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for postpartum recovery — it’s a lifelong investment in women’s health.01:18 Why Pelvic Floor Care02:57 When to Start in Pregnancy07:10 Digital vs In Person Therapy10:49 Postpartum Care Timeline14:16 Returning to Sport Safely16:19 Common Postpartum Symptoms17:10 Prolapse Basics Explained20:15 Treating Prolapse Without Surgery26:40 Sex After Birth Pain29:36 Hormones Scar Tissue Fixes33:59 Pelvic Floor Myths34:43 Kegels And Yoni Eggs38:54 Beyond Postpartum Symptoms40:24 Virtual Assessment ProcessBrynn provides pelvic floor therapy 100% virtually, making care accessible for women regardless of location.Connect with Brynn:Instagram: @dr.brynn.babbSchedule a free call with her here: https://form.typeform.com/to/IMOJv4I6Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Blood is something most of us rarely talk about — yet it’s central to pregnancy, birth, menstruation, postpartum, and our overall health. Literally, central to what creates and births life and each of us into this world.In this episode, we explore the many layers of blood: physical, energetic, cultural, and ancestral. From menstrual cycles to postpartum recovery, blood carries important information about how our bodies are functioning and how we’re nourishing ourselves.We also dive into the cultural discomfort many people feel around blood—why violent bloodshed is normalized in media, yet menstrual blood, birth blood, and placenta are often considered taboo.Drawing from teachings around ritual, Chinese medicine, and personal experiences, we discuss how changing our relationship to blood can shift how we move through motherhood and being a woman in this world.00:00 Opening: our relationship with blood02:30 Menstrual blood & giving back to the earth05:30 Reframing blood from shame to nourishment08:00 Blood, birth & postpartum healing11:00 Chinese medicine: blood, qi & essence15:30 Blood as a mirror of our health19:00 Ways we can nourish and rebuild23:00 Ancestry, bloodlines & closing reflectionsWe invite you to join this conversation for a different perspective on blood rooted in curiosity, nourishment, and reconnection.Resources:•EPISODE: placenta episode (please put full title and link from pod.link)•Saying from the Native Hopi Peoples: "When the women give their blood back to the earth, men will come home from war and earth shall find peace."Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Today we respond to a listener question: "I'm having some pre-birth grief about how to deal with loving my new baby and also having enough time for my little man at the same time. What are some of your best resources, uh, for this type of situation?"This is a very real question that many families have when it comes to expanding a family or having multiple children. We dive into our thoughts and reflections around:Grieving the relationship you have with your first child — without guiltWhy love isn’t divided when a new baby arrives, but expandedHow to emotionally prepare (not over-plan) for this transitionThe power of small moments of presence over grand gesturesNaming hard feelings with young children and modeling emotional honestyWhy support, rituals, and community matter more than perfectionThis episode is great for parents navigating the welcoming of a new baby into the current family, blended families, or anyone holding both excitement and grief as their family changes.00:00 – Listener question: birth trauma, pre-birth grief, and fear of divided love02:00 – Love isn’t divided when another baby arrives, it expands03:00 – Grieving the family dynamic before it changes04:30 – Why allowing grief early makes the transition easier06:00 – Letting go of the pressure to be everything for everyone07:30 – Small daily moments of connection matter more than grand gestures09:00 – Letting children express hard feelings without fixing them11:00 – Talking openly with toddlers about big emotions13:00 – Why loving an unborn baby feels abstract and scary14:30 – Motherhood can be beautiful and painful at the same timeYou’re not doing it wrong if it feels complicated. You’re doing something deeply human and tender.Past Episodes:Meditation in Motherhood: A New Shape of "Stillness"Energetic Connection between Parents and KiddosThe Importance of Connection in ParenthoodHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode we dive into the world of emotions. Specifically the ones we try to fix, avoid, or label as “negative".We explore what it really means to be with your own emotions and the emotions of the people closest to you, including your kids and your partner. From overwhelm and sadness to anger, love, and everything in between, we unpack why emotions aren’t something to push away or fix, but something to feel, move through, and welcome. This becomes even more important in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.No emotion is wrong AND you’re not responsible for managing everyone else’s feelings. Real connection starts with allowing yourself to be exactly where you are. You’re allowed to feel it all.00:00 Redefining “Negative” Emotions03:00 Postpartum emotions and overwhelm06:00 Emotional responsibility in parenting09:30 Two emotions can exist at once12:30 Letting children feel big emotions15:00 Tools for processing emotions17:30 Movement, breath, and emotional release20:00 Final reflections and supportPast Episodes:The Line that Lives in US: Fertility, Birth and AncestryMama Gena's Swamp Sessions (aka Rage Rituals)Guided/Recorded BreathworkHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Happy New Year!! 2025 was a wild ride for many of us. In Chinese Astrology it was the year of the Earth Snake. 2026 will bring us into the year of the Fire Horse (totally different energy - buckle up!). We wanted to start the pod off with a fresh episode, reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. We recorded this on the final day of 2025. We explore why intention-setting can feel more supportive than rigid goal-setting, especially after a year of deep shedding and change.This conversation weaves together reflection practices, relationship check-ins, and energetic themes to help you move into the new year with clarity, presence, and self-trust — even if you don’t yet know what you want. A gentle invitation to slow down, resource yourself, and let alignment lead the way.00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:45 Reflecting on 202501:10 Personal Check-ins and Shedding Old Selves02:08 Holiday Break and New Year Preparations03:06 Setting Intentions and Goals for 202605:38 Tools and Tips for Intention Setting06:21 Partner Goals and Communication13:28 Astrological Insights for 202618:34 Final Thoughts and EncouragementBE SURE TO CHECKOUT OUR INTENTION SETTING WORKBOOK AND MEDITATION Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶Links and Resources:Just This Intention Setting Workbook and MeditationLori Harder Power Couple PlaybookGuided/Recorded Breathwork13 Wishes PracticeJournal Prompts:What surprised me about myself this year?Where did I hold more than I thought I couldWhat fell apart that freed me, even if I am still mad about itJanuary You:What did you think this year was going to be about?December You:What did it actually end up being about? (Grief, reinvention, stability, risk, burnout, softness, something else)Next-Year You:Given everything you learned, what do you want more of in 2026 that is not negotiable anymore?

One of the more tricky parts of being a parent (working or not) can be finding and affording childcare. Unfortunately many of us in the states aren't close to family and small communal situations are not the norm.In this episode we talk openly about the realities behind moving between work, personal life and childcare duties. We dive into personal stories as well as practical and creative tips for everything from handling unpredictable baby schedules to managing the mental shifts that come with constantly switching roles. If you are a working mama we touch on how hybrid and work-from-home setups can support AND sometimes challenge the delicate rhythm between career and motherhood. Whatever your situation is: flexibility, community support, and leaning on a trusted circle make a world of difference. Tune-in for some inspiration and let us know your thoughts and ideas too! Because balance isn’t something you find once; it’s something you keep creating as life changes.00:52 The Reality of Working With Baby at Home04:31 Why Split Attention Feels So Draining05:58 Personal Stories and Experiences 17:12 Creative Childcare Options Beyond the “Traditional” Path13:12 The Power of Rhythms vs. Rigid Routines24:00 Final Thoughts + Encouragement for Working ParentsPast Episode:Back to Work After Baby: Honoring Emotions and Finding EaseRhythms and Structures vs. Time and SchedulingHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Join us for a quick episode on the power and magic of gratitude. We highlight scientific benefits of gratitude and share personal anecdotes related to our experiences and practices for ourselves and with our kiddos. Weaving gratitude into different phases of the motherhood journey (from pre-conception to years after birth) can bring powerful shifts. It truly is a life-long practice.Gratitude isn’t about bypassing the hard moments, but about finding tiny sparks of warmth that help regulate the nervous system and soften the edges. We hope this conversation is a gentle reminder that noticing the small things can reshape everything.01:11 The Importance of Gratitude 04:17 Gratitude in the Postpartum Phase 08:53 Gratitude and Fertility Journeys 13:45 Gratitude Practices and Manifestation 20:48 Gratitude with Kids 27:06 Some Final Thoughts on GratitudePast Episodes:The Line That Lives in Us: Fertility, Birth and AncestryDiscover the Needs Behind Your Emotions and Unlock More Happiness & Connection in LifeHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode we explore the deeper meaning behind honoring our ancestors. While this is relevant and magical anytime of year (and we explain why) it is especially potent around the end of October and beginning of November — a sacred time when many cultures believe the veil between worlds grows thin. Jen and I chat on the roots of traditions like Halloween (Hallow's Eve), Samhain, and Día de los Muertos, and reflect on how these rituals invite us to remember where we came from.We reflect on our own experiences, practices and connections to ancestors (which is actually very little) and weave together themes of lineage, ancestors, fertility, birth, postpartum and healing, offering some practical ways to honor your ancestors — even if it's totally new to you or you don’t know your full family history. Ancestral connection isn’t just about the past; it’s about reclaiming the wisdom that still lives within us and using it to guide our lives today.00:00 — Introduction to Ancestry and Halloween01:24 — The Meaning of Halloween & the Ancestral Veil02:08 — Personal Reflections on Lineage03:52 — Bringing Ancestral Awareness into Daily Life04:26 — Simple, Heartfelt Ways to Connect04:46 — The Link Between Ancestry and Birth06:27 — Why Ancestral Stories Matter08:19 — Modern Rituals to Honor the Old Ways09:22 — Healing Through Ancestral Connection15:06 — Closing Reflections and EncouragementHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

They say life is a meditation — but that truth really lands once you become a parent. 🌀Parenthood invites us into a living meditation, one that rarely happens on a cushion. It’s found in midnight feedings, deep breaths between cries, and the tiny pauses that bring us back to the present moment.In this episode, we talk about how meditation has evolved for us since becoming parents — what presence, awareness, and ritual look like when there’s little personal space and constant motion. It’s not about perfection or stillness, but learning to find peace within the beautiful chaos of daily life. 00:00 Introduction to Today's Topic: Meditation 00:45 Defining Meditation: Beyond the Stereotypes 02:20 Meditation Practices and Personal Experiences 06:03 Meditation in Postpartum and Parenting 08:28 Integrating Meditation into Daily Life 18:30 Tips and Techniques for Meditating Parents 21:36 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Our babies and kiddos can feel us — deeply. Science is finally catching up to what many parents and caregivers have intuitively known for a long time: our moods, our energy, our nervous systems are in constant conversation with theirs.In this episode, we explore the invisible thread that connects parent and child — how being grounded becomes their pillar for safety, and how their presence can mirror back what’s happening within us. We share personal stories and professional insights on staying nourished, rested, and resourced enough to keep that tether strong.We also talk about what it means to communicate (even from day one, or before birth), how community support changes everything, and how setting boundaries and honoring our own emotions creates more ease and harmony at home.This episode is an invitation to remember: the most powerful parenting tool you have isn’t in a book or a class — it’s your energy.00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic 00:25 The Energy Connection Between Parent and Child 00:50 Coaching and Community Support 01:23 The Importance of Parental Energy 04:37 Communication with Babies 13:06 Balancing Attention Between Siblings 18:07 Concluding ThoughtsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Going back to work after maternity leave can feel like stepping into two worlds at once—your heart is still with your baby, but your head is expected to show up at work. It can simultaneously bring up mixed emotions of excitement, anxiety, sadness, relief and more. In this episode we acknowledge all the messy emotions, give some insight to practical hacks, and honor the quiet resilience it takes to return to work after baby. Whether you’re on the fence of if you will even return to work, dreading that first day back, or already juggling daycare drop-offs and Zoom calls this episode has a little something for everyone.You’ll hear:00:01:00 Why honoring your emotions is the first step to surviving this transition.00:03:00 How to ease back into work without burning out (and why “bare minimum” is enough).00:06:00 The art of asking for help—at work and at home.00:09:00 Comfort hacks for baby (and for your heart)00:12:00 Pumping, meal-prepping, and why your self-care is non-negotiable.00:16:00 The big question: Should I even go back to work? (and how to answer it without guilt).00:19:00 Why your career can wait—but your kids won’t stay little forever.Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

We live in a culture that often elevates data and evidence as the ultimate guides for decision-making. And intuition—our inner compass, our “ancient technology”— is often forgotten, or not given as much credit. Often people are confused on how to balance evidence with inner guidance. When you throw in the non-linear and very unpredictable topic of conception, birth and newborn life (for baby and parents) the question of when to turn to evidence and when to tune into intuition can before even more confusing.In this episode, we explore the delicate dance between these two elements. Through personal stories and professional insights, we unpack how these two approaches can work together (and sometimes clash). From breastfeeding to co-sleeping, circumcision to sleep training, we share how parents can find balance, trust themselves, and make choices that feel both informed and aligned.00:00 Introduction: Intuition vs. Evidence01:08 Balancing Evidence and Intuition01:55 Breastfeeding and Personal Evidence03:03 Evidence in Parenting Practices05:06 Cultural Practices and Evidence07:21 Presenting Unbiased Information10:40 Making Choices Out of Love vs. Fear11:42 Trusting Intuition in Parenting20:28 The Role of Doulas in Supporting Intuition22:45 Conclusion: Embracing Intuition and Evidence TogetherHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Societal expectations give us a far from real picture of what we all 'should' be doing as parents. If you have experienced the gap between parenting ideals and reality - welcome to the club. In this episode, we explore the very real (and often humbling) list of things parents swore they would never do as a parent… and then totally did. From screen time to sugar bans to how we respond to our kids behavior. It was a fun question to ask and humbling to see just how human and connected our responses were. In addition to diving into the top answers we got from others we asked, we share our own personal stories and how our perspectives shifted once we were “in it”. Hint: balance often works better than rigid rules. 🤫We hope this episode makes you feel less alone and reminds you that every parent is doing the best they can in their own unique circumstances.00:00 Introduction: How the topic came up and why it hits home for so many parents02:00 Mom shaming, guilt, and shifting perspectives once you’re in the parenting trenches04:00 The screen time debate — from “never before age 4” to finding moderation10:00 Co-sleeping realities and why many parents end up doing it17:00 Losing your cool, repairing with your kids, and forgiving yourself21:00 Public tantrums — why they challenge adults more than kids25:00 Sugar bans vs. reality, and modeling balance instead of restriction32:00 How motherhood evolves your identity and shifts your priorities Resources: EPISODE: Mom Shaming & Mom Guilt EPISODE: The Many Forms of 'Co-Sleeping' - One Size Does Not Fit All EPISODE: Discovering First Foods EPISODE: Navigating the Many Shifts of MotherhoodMOVIE: Captain FantasticHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠www.justthis.site⁠.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode, we delve into the topic of various schooling (and unschooling) options for our kiddos. Traditional schooling, homeschooling, unschooling and all the in betweens. Jen and Amanda delve into their personal experiences and decisions around this (which have changed and shifted as our lives have) weighing the pros and cons of each method. They highlight the importance of tailoring educational paths to each child's unique needs AND also the practicalities of parenting in a modern world and juggling work/school/etc. for ourselves. We hope this episode inspires you and allows you to personally consider options that are a best fit for your child and family. 00:00 Introduction: To School or Not to School?01:08 Exploring Schooling Options02:26 Public, Private, and Charter Schools04:44 Homeschooling vs. Unschooling06:52 Personal Experiences with Unschooling09:01 Challenges and Adaptations13:09 Balancing Work and Unschooling19:56 Homework and Learning Approaches23:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansSome of the topics we explore in this episode include:Homeschooling vs UnschoolingThe real differences between public, private, and charter schoolsHow to choose what fits your child, not what looks good on paper Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Dating as a single parent can feel like its own adventure. Juggling raising your kids, tending to your own needs, and navigating the dating world can feel like a lot. But it can also be fun and for many parents out there it is a part of the wholeness of themselves that pours into their larger family lives.Jen and Amanda chat about experiences in the dating world as a parent, experiences as a kid with a dating parent and our takes on how to surf the dating waves of life both on apps and IRL. We touch on how dating in your own life can be an amazing model and tool for our kids to learn about connection, communication and honoring feelings and desires of ourself and others in the world. Jen gives some hot tips on the logistics of meeting people and finding/managing childcare without breaking the bank to go on dates.This conversation is a reminder that it’s okay to break old patterns, trust your own timing, and model what healthy love looks like for your kids — in a way that feels true for you.Here’s what we cover:00:00 – Welcome: Dating as a Parent 00:33 – Single Parenting & Dating Perspectives 01:41 – Re-Entering the Dating World After Divorce 03:34 – Balancing Parenting and Romance 04:59 – When (and How) to Introduce a New Partner 06:56 – Challenges & Real-Life Strategies 08:54 – Finding a Good Match for You 11:05 – Why Flexibility Matters 12:53 – Honest Dating Stories 15:54 – Setting Intentions That Feel Good 25:17 – Final Reflections & EncouragementResources:BOOK: Big Pussy Energy⁠: She guides women to reclaim sensual self-love.BOOK: ⁠Pussy by Mama Gena⁠: A Reclamation, guides women to step into their natural, radiant powerHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

We’re coming in hot with a spicy topic today. A topic that may very easily feel repelling to some of you. Or maybe it peaks your interest. Maybe both?Giving compassionate informative information is 100% part of our goal in this podcast just as much as coming from a raw, real and often unique perspective to help navigate the many twists and turns one can find themselves on from preconception to post-birth.This topic flowed from inspiration and as far as we can see is a pretty unique parallel shared with regards birth, parenting and tapping into sexual magic and powers. It’s full of juicy info and tips. And regardless of how you move forward with the info and ideas shared in this episode, we promise it’s a good listen. Some of the topics covered in this episode:00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:32 Why Discuss Anal?02:11 Anal and Birth Preparation04:42 Addressing Common Concerns07:03 Mental and Emotional Benefits Parenting and Beyond12:12 Practical Tips and Encouragement19:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just craving real connection in parenthood or motherhood? You are NOT alone. One of our most popular episodes over the past couple of years has been on finding mama friends ("Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood"). We were both surprised and also not surprised at this little stat in our podcast analytics.Finding connection in parenthood can be difficult. AND it can be the lifeline we are all looking for as we feel lost at sea, somewhere in the void of our past identity and new identity we are journeying towards.In this episode, we talk about the power of community, why friendships during parenthood are a total game-changer, and how you can start building your support system no matter what stage of the journey you are in (even if you're starting from scratch).Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:connection and friendship in parenthoodthe importance of communitychallenges of connecting during postpartumthe role of social media in finding communitiesevolving friendships and self-identitypractical tips and resources for finding connectionsResources:EPISODE: Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in MotherhoodEPISODE: Navigating the Identity Shifts of MotherhoodBreastfeeding Circle: La Leche League TOGETHER - an intimate mom's group from pregnancy into postpartumHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Just as our podcast tagline suggests we really believe that the journey of into parenthood and motherhood is transformative and magical. AND that doesn't always mean it's all sparkles and ease. In fact a lot of the time it's not like that at all.Today, we’re peeling back the layers of what it’s really like to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental shifts of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that don’t make it to onto social media No filters. No perfection. Just the raw and the real. We’re also exploring the hidden sexy (and magical) opportunities within the unsexy: deeper connection, creativity, and even rest as an act of empowerment. Tune in for some truth bombs and a fresh reframe on the messy magic of early parenthood.In this episode, we’re diving into:How your body actually transforms after pregnancyThe delicate dance of breastfeedingHow body acceptance in pregnancy and postpartum can be a game changer The messy and vulnerable parts of motherhoodTransforming those uncomfortable, raw body moments into the ultimate acts of self-compassion and powerThe power of communication in a time of exhaustion, hormones, and emotional rollercoastersWhy motherhood’s unsexy truths might just lead you to your most empowered, authentic self yet.Resources/Links:EPISODE: Nurturing Fertility Beyond the Science of ConceptionEPISODE: Unleashing the Power of Your Postpartum BodyEPISODE: Discover the Needs Behind Your EmotionsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we sat down with Thamires — a fierce, intuitive parent navigating the world of autism with her four-year-old son. From the first gut feeling that something was different to pushing past dismissive doctors and societal labels, Tamir shares the unfiltered truth of what it’s like to raise a child who doesn’t fit neatly into the system’s boxes.She opens up about spotting the early signs of autism, fighting for a diagnosis, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with balancing expert advice and raw parental instinct. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:early signs of autismnavigating the diagnosis and early interventionparenting challenges and social interactionswhy it’s important to treat all kids equallyfood sensitivities and repetitivenessovercoming overstimulation and dependencyseeking support during the pandemicstruggles with labels and diagnosisthe importance of mothers’ flexibility and intuitionResources:The Telepathy Tapes: Unveiling the Hidden World of Telepathic Communication in a Silenced CommunityHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We're back friends with a side of giggles today. Today’s episode is all about laughter, play, and how humor can be a powerful tool in parenting and life. This episode was inspired from some real life convos we were having with others (actually not parent related) with regards to humor in serious times. It resulted in a beautiful conversation and reflection on why and when to use humor and reminded me of it's importance in this world (especially as a parent). It’s easy to get caught up in the seriousness of day-to-day responsibilities, but embracing lightness, laughter, and play can truly shift our experiences and improve our relationships—especially when navigating the highs and lows of parenting.In this episode, we dive into:Humor in serious times and our current state of the world (and how it can be a part of the shift we want to make)How humor can provide relief, help us reconnect, and reframe challenging situationsThe importance of laughter in early labor and how humor can help in the final stages of pregnancyThe balance between lightness and the intense emotions that come with postpartum recoveryHow laughter and play become essential tools for parenting, from infancy to toddlerhoodWhy the first 40 days postpartum are sacred and how humor can be introduced after this windowThe role of playful moments in building stronger relationships with our kids, partners, and even coworkersPractical tips for bringing more play into your daily interactions and using humor as a tool for connectionWhy we all need to tap into our inner child—it's not just for kids!Resources/Links:EPISODE: Enhancing Fertility Through Acupuncture EPISODE: Co-creating and Finding Space To Play (without your children) While Being A ParentVIDEO: How baby moves inside the womb when mom is laughingBOOK:  Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. CohenHow laughing can induce laborSIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST HERE!Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

This one is more centered for our mothers out there but just as valuable for others to hear. Chances are you've experienced or witnessed "mom shaming". Knowingly or unknowingly. Jen and I share personal experiences and emphasize the lack of support and judgment we can have as individual people/parents as well as societal pressures that contribute to the issue. We provide some tools and practical tips for handling mom shaming and also offer suggestions of small actions to infuse love instead of shame into situations. This episode highlights the importance of non-judgmental support and self-awareness in overcoming the negative impacts of mom shaming.In this episode:00:00 Introduction to Mom Shaming00:30 Defining Mom Shaming00:52 Judgment and Lack of Support02:58 Mom Shaming During Pregnancy and Postpartum05:12 Societal and Cultural Aspects of Mom Shaming06:41 Breaking the Invisible Shaming Structures09:37 Personal Experiences and Non-Judgment11:21 Tips for Handling Mom Shaming19:48 Final Thoughts and Community SupportHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We’ve done an entire episode on the power of birth stories (⁠check that one out here⁠) and today we have a super powerful birth story you won’t want to miss. Britt Fohrman has attended and assisted hundreds of births in addition to supporting thousands more in birth prep and sensual embodiment for birth and beyond. We are honored to have her share her own journey into pregnancy, through birth and into early motherhood.Her profound and inspiring journey was something she had spend years preparing for and yet went nothing to her plans or desires. From preconception challenges, multiple pregnancy losses, and the unexpected twists of childbirth, Britt's story is a testament to resilience and deep embodiment. Being a birth worker herself, she brings a unique perspective through her experiences and practices in yoga, Tantra, and plant medicine. Listen in as Britt candidly discusses her path through conception difficulties, a demanding pregnancy, and a birth that defied her expectations, offering powerful lessons in trust, embodiment, and the importance of cultivating a supportive community. This heartfelt conversation is a deep dive into the realities of birthing, the sacredness of grief, and trusting one's intuitive knowing amidst the unpredictability of life.Resources:⁠Preparing Your Vagina for Birth Course⁠⁠⁠⁠Britt Fohrman's Website⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠thejuicyladies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Sue Baelen's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Sandra Lloyd's Website⁠In this episode:00:00 Introduction to Britt Foreman and Her Journey00:11 Britt's Background and Birth Work Experience03:06 Initial Conception Challenges04:33 Struggles with Fertility Treatments07:15 The Role of Plant Medicine and Spiritual Practices12:59 Pregnancy and Emotional Turmoil15:44 Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy19:11 Support Systems and Personal Responsibility32:05 The Final Weeks and Preparing for Birth40:12 Transition to Hospital Birth42:02 Creating a Sacred Space in the Hospital42:58 Challenges and Decisions During Labor43:31 Facing Unexpected Complications45:17 Choosing an Epidural and Pitocin49:16 The Decision for a Cesarean Section51:12 The Cesarean Experience53:07 Postpartum Recovery and Emotional Healing55:11 Processing the Birth Experience01:00:27 Reflections on Birth and Motherhood01:16:42 Final Thoughts and ResourcesHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on?Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠www.justthis.site⁠.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We've all been told the importance of identifying our emotions - but normally we stop there. Today, we explore the importance of digging deeper and getting curious about the needs behind our emotions. Tuning into these needs (again both met and unmet) takes practice but can literally alter your life and relationships. This episode was inspired by the content and teachings of Allison Ayer and her course linked below. We shared some examples from our own lives and then weave into how this practice can be a game-changer as you navigate fertility, pregnancy, birth and parenting.Some of the topics covered:understanding needs behind all emotions (from happy to sad to angry and more) and their impact on emotional regulation.identifying unmet & met needs and communicating those clearlyimportance of self-awareness and how this changes our relationshipswhy welcoming all emotions allows for deeper connectionhow to get curious about yours and others emotions/needs why being needy is good for everyone (you and others)'claiming, not blaming' Resources/Links:list of emotions and needsDr. Laura Markham and relating to childrenAllison's course: Wake The Talk Up!Rachel Yellin's Yes To Birth CourseHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here:https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis or email us at [email protected] We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Did you know that post-birth is the most crucial time to introduce acupuncture and acupressure to your body? Pretty paradoxical being that it is also the HARDEST time to leave your home to go get acupuncture.Jen helps unpack the importance of acupuncture during this time and how to integrate it into your life post birth in a practical way.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:Importance and benefits of postpartum acupunctureChallenges and practical tips for new momsEnergetics and stress managementPractical acupressure points for postpartum care your partner can do for you at homeResources/Links:EPISODE: Pregnancy Flow: Tapping Into Acupressure and AcupunctureEPISODE: Fed With LoveClosing of the Bones CeremoniesAcupressure Points you can do at home -Large Intestine 4,Liver 3,Spleen 6Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here:https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here:https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis

Struggling with fertility? Curious about how acupuncture can enhance your chances of conception? 🤔 This is our second episode on a series Jen and I are doing around acupuncture and acupressure. If you haven't listened to our first episode (related to pregnancy) we recommend checking that one out as well for more background info. This episode we delve into the specifics around fertility and the holistic benefits of integrating acupuncture and acupressure. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: Fertility and Acupuncture Techniques Stress and Fertility Challenges Acupuncture and Partner Involvement Energetics and Male Fertility Practical Tips and Acupressure Points Resources: EPISODE: Pregnancy Flow: Tapping Into Acupressure and Acupuncture BOOK: The Multi Orgasmic Man BOOK: Enlightened Sex Manual Ritual for Boosting Fertility Acupressure points you can do at home: Kidney 3, on the ankle also doing womb/stomach massage Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠www.justthis.site⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis

There is a saying: "When a baby is born, a mother is born too." Both Jen and I have found this saying to hold true - on many levels. This episode dives into our personal experiences around identity shifts after birth and the ripples those had in our own lives. We give some fun metaphors as well that hopefully can resonate with some of the mamas listening and/or give a better understanding to those awaiting birth and beyond. Some of the topics we cover today are: embracing a new identity as a mother or with multiples the influence of societal expectations in motherhood the emotional complexities that happen postpartum the importance of community support Resources/Links: EPISODE: From Overwhelm to Ease: 7 Simple Tools for Re-Finding Your Flow EPISODE: Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood EPISODE: Co-creating and Finding Spaces To Play (without your children) While Being a Parent Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

This episode is inspired from the many questions we get from friends after they become pregnant. We've taken the top things people ask us and what we usually tell them and share that wisdom with you today in this episode. Maybe some of this will cover questions you have, maybe you still have more questions (send them to us!). If you're pregnant (or maybe hoping to be soon) and looking for some extra support or info you may not have even known you wanted to know - this episode is for you. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: Taking a Pause as The First Step When to Share The News Prenatal Vitamins and Health Evaluating Perceptions and Rules Maintaining Movement and Health Work Considerations Choosing Your Baby's Name Building Your Birth Team Preparing for Postpartum Life Enjoying the Miracle of Pregnancy Whether you're navigating this path for the first time or are an experienced parent, these insights aim to remind you of the significance of intuition, community, and self-care as you embark on this incredible adventure. Enjoy every moment, and remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy and parenthood. Resources/Links: EPISODE: Tuning Into Life Through The Art of "The Pause" EPISODE: What's in a Name & How Names Find Us EPISODE: Birth Preferences, Birth Realities and Leaning Into The Mystery EPISODE: Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood Nordic Naturals Fish Oils Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We live in a world where overwhelm is inevitable. And specific time of year or life may lead to more (or unexpected) overwhelm and exhaustion. While it's near impossible to avoid overwhelm, the ability to be aware of when we are in it and transition out of it can be key to our overall mental and emotional wellness. In this episode, we’ll explore ways to manage overwhelm, find balance, and restore harmony in your daily life. We share personal insights and stories to help you build a 'toolbox' for managing stress and juggling life's demands effectively. Join us to learn how to navigate your path to a more balanced and peaceful life. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: recognizing and acknowledging overwhelm creating lists and the power of writing things out (plus what to do once you write it all down) taking breaks and why we should prioritize that more the benefits of nature and how to access it easily no matter where you are boundaries and being selfish (yep - it's healthy to do it) Resources/Links: EPISODE: Our Top 'Bad Moms' Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

The holiday season is full of fun and often lots of good times. But let’s be real, it’s also often a time of higher stress, emotional ups and downs, and endless to-do lists. How do we make sure we can lean more into those easeful times during this busy season? In this episode, we give you some of our favorite (and a little witchy) self-care strategies to help you thrive this season. schedule YOU time let things go protect your energy/space (with a ritual or item) sleep more get into nature say NO more invisible labor and how to recognize it so you can reclaim your energy tools to block time for yourself during a busy season or for letting things go why sleep is a non-negotiable self-care tool how to deal with emotional boundaries and family dynamics during the holidays some ideas for energy protection rituals the magic of saying no and a fun challenge! Resources: Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak⁠⁠ Post Natal Connection Course: Want to join our beta release? Email [email protected] That Witch Next Door Podcast with Dani tracking invisible labor exercise Protection Rituals episode from That Witch Next Door all about protection magick make a protection bag, jar or tea white light visulization if you want more ideas, reach out! PAST EPISODE: Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep PAST EPISODE: Tuning Into Life Through The Art of "The Pause"  CHALLENGE: do a "no" contest with a friend - write down all the  Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis  or email us at [email protected]⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We've got a very special (and amazing rockstar mama) guest today, Sarah. She shares her unique and emotional journey into motherhood starting with the NICU and later navigating pediatric cancer with her baby. Her story is an inspiration as she shares how she found the strength to face her fears, opens up about the ways she and her husband grew stronger as a couple during this challenging time and offers insights into how little acts of kindness and support carried them through the toughest moments. Sarah’s hope is to uplift other parents going through similar experiences by sharing her story of resilience and love as well as to give insight to others how they can best support mamas and families in similar positions. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: Sarah's story and how she made it through a pediatric cancer diagnosis for her then 8 month old son Lane her experiences in the NICU after birth how relationships and impacted and can grow from challenging experiences as parents  breastfeeding in the NICU and beyond with a child with a chronic illness what to do/say when a family or friend has a baby in the NICU or with a chronic illness ways that she kept her mental health guarded postpartum and through her son's cancer treatment talks about fear and tips to those that are going through similar situations her passion to give back and share with the world from her experiences Resources: Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation Renown's Children Hospital Sarah Perry: [email protected] ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Perry is a 44 year old stay at home mom married to Lance Perry. They have lived in Reno for a year and a half but are originally from California. Sarah devotes her life to her family and loves every minute of it. Click here to donate to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. The same foundation that Sarah and her family received help from Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at [email protected] We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Ever wonder what exactly a postpartum doula is or does? Why would you need one? Today we dive into these questions and all kinds of tangents around them. We talk about the the types of support postpartum doulas offer, how to find the right one for you and so much more. You'll also get a peek at some of our personal experiences as new mothers and how support in those first months and year after birth shaped our recovery and transition into motherhood. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: finding support on a budget changes in access to postpartum care and coverage when to get a postpartum doula (hint: we will say always) and the benefits of having their support different kinds of support they offer how to find a doula Resources: EPISODE: Midwifes and Doulas: whats the difference and why we recommend having both EPISODE: Why Midwifes Matter EPISODE: Birth Story Magic BOOK: The First 40 Days Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email us at [email protected] We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

This episode is an honest, heart-to-heart conversation between Jen and I about the balancing act of parenting, career, and life. We unpack the challenges of juggling it all, while sharing tips on finding clarity, making decisions and giving yourself permission to move in directions that may feel scary or hard. We give some real-talk on how to reconnect with your priorities and cultivate inner peace amidst the chaos of choices and decisions we face (big or small). Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: making compromises as a parent is inevitable - navigating these times how removing things can be the first step to clarity (including the things we are consuming or the plans we have) taking time for self assessment - Where am I at? What am I feeling? What am I wanting? being specific and intentional about the people around you and you are talking to. remembering your true inner priorities in life tapping into the resources around us and seeing possibilities  asking the future version of us for their help and insight shifting our relationship to the circumstances or task Resources: Postpartum Connection Course Waitlist UPCOMING EPISODE: Career & Family Balance Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Today is the first episode of a little 'series' of episodes around acupressure and acupuncture that we will be rolling out over the next few months. For those of you that do not know, Jen (our lovely co-host on the pod) is not only a midwife but also an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She is a wealth of wisdom in this area and we wanted to share some of this with the listeners. Today we dive into the basics around acupressure and acupuncture as well as focus on the pregnancy stage and all the benefits and specifics around this part of the journey. In the future we will dive into fertility, postpartum and using these tools on newborns as well. Let us know your feedback and questions. We could really dive deeper in a lot of these areas so if it's something that interests give a shout out to let us know. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: why acupuncture/acupressure during pregnancy (even if it’s a healthy smooth pregnancy) how it can help with breech positioning how it can help with labor how pregnancy acupuncture/acupressure can set you up for an easier birth and postpartum acupressure vs acupuncture - is it as effective, the difference between the two  Resources: PAST POD EPISODE: The Fourth Trimester and The Power of Doing Nothing top three acupressure points for pregnancy: 1 - stress point - Liver 2 or Liver 3 2 -  GB20 3 - Kidney 3 4 - Yin Tang FUTURE POD: acupressure and acupuncture for baby FUTURE POD: postpartum acupressure Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Transitioning your baby to solid foods is a big step filled with questions and curiosities. What’s the best way to start? And how can you make this process as smooth as possible for both you and your baby? In this episode, we’ll explore everything from the signs that your baby is ready for solids to tips for making mealtime enjoyable. So maybe grab a snack for yourself and let’s get started on this journey of rediscovering foods with your kiddo. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: recognizing signs baby is ready for solids digestive changes balancing whole foods vs convenience foods building healthy relationships with food/sugar do's and don't of first foods intuitive eating Send us a voice note here or email us at [email protected] Resources: info on babyled weaning, can also recommend this book info on Western A Price Method PAST EPISODE: Elimination Communication (EC) and Somatic Awareness EPISODE COMING SOON: Infant Milestones Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Join us in this episode as we unwrap the ancient practice of belly binding and its profound benefits for postpartum healing. From types of binding to personal experiences, we delve into the basics on how to belly bind and provide some useful resources to expand on belly binding to nurture your body during this transformative time. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: what belly binding is different types of binding benefits of belly binding our experiences with belly binding postpartum when to belly bind and how long to wear if for doing binding yourself vs. having a practitioner help Resources: Video of Jen demoing faja or bandage binding Postpartum Sealing (who Jen learned from) article from Healthline with more info on Belly Binding Postpartum Bengkung Belly Binding: this video and this video are good to demonstrate COMING SOON: episodes on Yoni/Peri Steaming Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of "filling your own cup;" exploring why self-care is not just a luxury but a necessity! One thing we love to remind people is your connection to yourself is a foundation for your connection to others and everything else in life. We discuss personal stories and go into simple tips on how to prioritize your well-being as a parent. From setting boundaries to embracing mindfulness, this episode is meant to help you ultimately give your best to yourself, and consequently, to those you love! Resources: example of parts integration exercise Amanda loves - there are lots of other resources out there around this work as well if you search "Parts Integration" EPISODE COMING SOON: single parenting Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at [email protected] We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. Share your favorite episode with them or on social media ❤️

The Pause is a term that reminds us to take a moment, take a pause before proceeding forward. The Pause, is used in midwifery, by French parents, and can be used in many other areas of our life as well due to the benefits. Fun fact - while we were mid-editing for this very podcast episode we realized and decided to do exactly what we are talking about - take a pause. We're excited to be back after our own little pause and share this discussion on how taking a pause can improve life in profound ways. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: definition of The Pause what The Pause looks like in birth how to apply The Pause in daily life examples of The Pause in parenting and in life the importance of The Pause and bringing awareness to it and incorporating it into life taking The Pause with your partner social media is it an official "pause", how it is used as a way to reset Resources: Oprah Video: Identifying Babies Cries Parent Advisor: Dr. Laura Markham - Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Podcast Episode on Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep Podcast Episode on Sacred Magic of Slowing Down French Book: French Children Don't Throw Food Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Pregnancy, birth, and newborns are often the most popular topics in new motherhood discussion, but today we're going to navigate a less-often mentioned timeframe: five to seven months after birth.  This timeframe presents its own set of challenges, but we're not afraid to face them head on and discuss ways to overcome them and offer support to new moms that continues well past birth! Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: settling into a whole new identity the challenge of expecting a routine when it doesn't exist energy/connections shifting changes in milk supply  the importance of reaching out for support scheduling connection time with whoever supports you integrating more touch from others than the baby in your life (to sooth your nervous system) - hugs, massages, snuggles, etc. Resources: Guilt as a Tool for Growth episode Kindered Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood episode Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Today is a very special episode! It’s officially our podcast’s solar return. We birthed this baby podcast into the world on the Gemini New Moon in 2023 and today we are taking a moment to celebrate officially being podcast ‘parents’ for one full journey around the sun. To say how full our hearts are from starting and being in this project is an understatement. We are excited for many more years ahead. Thanks for being with us on this journey as a listener. 🤗 Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: different ways of looking at age (including a fun trick and play on words) why it’s important to take a pause and reflect on milestone moments what we’ve learned in our year of podcasting how much of what we are working through and learning as podcast co-hosts/parents is reflective of things we we going through in our first years post birth releasing the out come and enjoying the journey  what happens when we enter a project or goals driven from a place of love instead of fear or desire what we’ve learned about communication, friendship and partnership in our first year as pod parents Resources: Allison’s Wake The Talk Up Communication Course Episode: Solstice Gratitude, Love and Magic Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Guilt - specifically parent guilt - can be such a heavy emotion. In this episode, we acknowledge and sit with this uncomfortable emotion and look at the gifts we can receive from truly allowing and being with our guilt. You'll hear some of our own experiences and examples of parent guilt as well as strategies we've used to cope with it. Let's celebrate that love is at the core of guilt, and we're all doing the best we can! Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: what guilt is and the different types we might experience the balance between feeling the emotion and nurturing yourself and relationship/situation finding community so you don't feel alone societal pressures reframing guilty thoughts + perspective guilt as part of growth and expansion as a parent our own parental guilt experiences Resources: Post Partum Depression help Episode: "Taking Extended Solo Time and Separation from Our Babies (of all ages)" Episode: "Co-creating and Finding Spaces To Play (without your children) While Being a Parent" Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

The saying "as within, so without" is one that many people know. Today we flip that saying and look at how our home and surroundings can energetically impact our inner lives and how we can make simple adjustments to find more flow and balance. Tune into this inspiring chat with Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan, who has helped thousands of people change their life and through the practice of Feng Shui. We talk about how how to use and integrate this tool as a parent and how powerful it can be for children in our lives as well. Listen in to see how simple changes around your home can become life changing. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: the principles of Feng Shui, and how is not just about esthetics. It is so much more than that. how simple Feng Shui can help you conceive, improve relationships, finances, health, and even make your postpartum life more balanced. how our environment effects us and simple things we can do to improve all areas of our lives. what you can do today to get started "Fun Shui-ing" your home as within so without and how the without can be a reflection and impact of energies within the first thing to look at (super simple) when calling in a baby simple changes for the bedroom you can implement today starting with gratitude for what exists and adding on top of that the difference between normal daily mess of life/living and clutter Chinese astrology and cycles related to your home how to start with just one small space and how this will make a huge difference Resources: Patricia Lohan's Website exercise you can do today called ‘fresh eyes’ (⁠this video talks more about it)⁠ Feng 101 - $9 Mini Course Powerhouse Membership Patrica's Facebook & Instgram Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

In the last couple of years there have been lots of spaces and people emphasizing the 'being' before 'doing'. But what does this actually mean? How does it relate to parenthood or life with a newborn? Jen and I have a casual convo about this topic inspired from her own personal life navigations. We touch on the doing/being balance both in parenthood and in life in general, give some examples and laugh about the paradox of 'doing' something to get to the 'being'. As always thank you for BEING an amazing pod listener... enjoy this fun convo. 💬 🍵 Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: doing all the things but nothing is working the dance of doing and being and how these are woven together releasing the outcome and how when you ground in 'being' it is easier to release the outcome in your 'doing' intention behind what you are doing - tuning into what is in alignment for YOU in the moment what exactly is doing and being - how do you define it parenting advice and when do we act from the noise of advice vs. our inner guidance reaction vs. response and how this relates to doing vs. being relating the 'doing' and 'being' to labor and how life phases are like birth cycles "who do I want to be and what's my intention in doing this" the act of self-care as doing Resources: our intentions workbook and intentions meditation recording - sign up on this page to get these for free Kathrine Zenkina's podcast episode that had the quote we mentioned + is a great follow-up episode to this on when to take action and doing/being balance -- her quote "I always laugh at that question whenever someone asks me what they need to do to be. If there is a doing that leads to a being when they have to be a being... so there is no doing to the being, it's just the being." our episode on parent rest and sleep (we talk about taking the edgy actions to BE a person that prioritizes self care) our episode about unsolicited advice (also can lead to 'doing' first) Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

As parents (especially new ones) we are always trying to do what is best for our kiddos. Many of us have heard the term "breast is best" and know the many benefits of breastmilk. However, what isn't promoted as much is the beauty and balance of the use of formula, donor milk or some other supplemental option as a tool that that can be incredibly beneficial. Jen and I want to start a new saying that came out of this conversation: "Fed with love." We talk about how intention and love in whatever way you feed you kiddo is really what is best for everyone. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: finding balance with supplemental milk and formula how to balance modern society parenting with ancient/cultural ways the sayings "Brest is Best" vs "Fed is Best" Resources: Episode on Breastfeeding Episode on Elimination Communication study of water molecules and words/intentions Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Fertility. It can be so heartbreakingly elusive for some, yet so effortless for others. We are here to support you wherever you are in your fertility journey. In this episode, we'll explore the emotional, bodily and spiritual aspects of fertility and how they're all connected. We'll also discuss enjoyable - not stressful - ways to help women and their partners become parents. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: how fertility is affected by mind, body, emotions, spirituality exploring the challenges around conception the importance of relaxation and igniting passion (including tips on how to achieve this) warming the womb - what that is and how to do it yoni steaming - what it is and how to do it envisioning what it'll feel like to be pregnant and how life will be once a baby arrives - exploring visioning both the fun and not fun parts recapping our top 5 tips for fertility Resources: we created a fertility ritual - be the first to dive into it Ayurveda Yoni Steaming our podcast episode on Body Image during pregnancy our podcast episode of Birth Preferences and when pregnancy and birth don't go to plan PODCAST EPISODE COMING SOON: Yoni Steaming Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Oh hey sexy mama! 😉 Yes - that's right... we are looking at YOU. Even if you haven't given birth yet there is no doubt that postpartum body image is A THING. There is so many mixed (and usually non-supportive) messages we receive about our bodies post birth. Once you have given birth it is so important to really love our bodies - wherever they are at. Your body has done incredible things (and continues to do incredible things as you support your baby). While developing this love relationship with our bodies can feel difficult there are lots of simple reminders or little practices that can help.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:societal pressures of body image postpartum (especially compared to pregnancy)realistic approaches to losing weight postpartumChinese medicine in relation to body image postpartumdoing the month/first 40 days info - and this book is also a great book related to thatdiastisis rectus - linkbelly binding - future podcast episode coming on this soon!our pregnancy body image podcast tips for embracing softness how stressing over weight and body image postpartum takes away from your resources (sleep, mental wellness, etc.) in the first two years postpartumdeveloping a new relationship with your bodybody autonomy and navigating the ups and downs with that postpartum (even if you are not breast or chest feeding)let's collectively post more post-birth body realities on social media (soft bodies, etc.) - this account is a great one for inspirationhow to allow and ask for your partner to support you in feeling good in your body - this episode on massage and touch is a good one to re-visitpostpartum Ayurvedic treatmentpostpartum womb massagewearing corsets after 9 months - also do things that make you feel sexy!Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Sleep as a parent is a VERY hot topic. For both child and parents alike. Often the the common advice of "sleep when the baby (or kid) sleeps" can feel triggering. In the chaotic world of parenthood, that advice often seems impractical. In this episode, we discuss not only why resting is important but how to approach and look at resting as a parent in practical ways. We also cover how to tune-in and listen to when your body is signaling to you it wants some extra rest before you hit complete burnout. We see you. We see the challenges you all face when trying to prioritize rest. Our hope is the tips we share today inspire some new ideas on how you can recharge a little more when your body needs it. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: resting vs. sleep - the difference and why both are important Chinese medical philosophy behind lying down and resting - helping the liver finding what helps relax you - everyone is different strategies to try: drink water, maybe with salt, fresh air, water therapy, set a timer and take 15-20 min naps getting help: mother's helpers, friends helping each other (laundry folding party!) the temporary nature of new parent sleep deprivation consider work flexibility and ask it of your friends too how to use intentions to supercharge rest Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

Fun stuff today! Body image! We know, we know - not really always so fun. But we promise this episode delivers some heartfelt reflections around the subject. We live in a world where body image is a real thing. Some of us may struggle with it more than others - but the fact is most women will experience some body image related thoughts at some point in their pregnancy and beyond. Knowing this and being open to explore this and relate to it in a new way can create a huge change in your overall experience into and through motherhood. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: our own experiences and stories around body image during pregnancy the reality of bodies during pregnancy vs. perfect images society reflects to us the incredible magical changes your body does to create and make room for a baby why it helps to honor an embrace the supple and soft phase allowing yourself permission and awareness that your body will be changing and different for a couple years turning into uncomfortable parts of body image and finding tools to infuse love how your relation to body image in pregnancy will help in the longer haul with birth and postpartum energetics of our thoughts about our body and how this can reflect in real time how touch can help with body image how to deal with body image when you physically are not feeling good in your body (hello final weeks of pregnancy) building a relationship with your body (it really wants to be your best friend even when it is throwing a tantrum) Resources: ⁠Life Changing Loaf of Bread⁠ ⁠quick video of how a body changes during pregnancy⁠ COMING SOON: episode on body image postpartum Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We always say with each birth comes a transformation in self. A part of this transformation can mean a shift in the friends and community we are connected to. For many, finding mama friends can be a deep desire and also a struggle at times. In this episode we explore different ways to approach building a solid base of friends and community at the different stages of your journey as a parent. We share our experiences, stories, tips and more. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: where we found our friends as moms and ideas on where you can find yours too integration of friends that don't have kids yet being the first friend with a baby and letting old friendships evolve or letting go with ease why it is important to talk to the lone wolf dads too what you can do to help build your mama circle and community Resources: Peanut App an for mothers to help find other mothers La Leche League - Support for breastfeeding families Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

We all know how hard it is to get advice from someone (or lots of people) when really we just need to be supported in other ways. Being in this situation through a conception, pregnancy or parenting journey can fell 10 times harder and also be 10 times more triggering. Unsolicited advice is unavoidable, but can be greatly reduced and easier to navigate if we can set boundaries, trust our intuition and learn to not take it all in. This convo dives deeper into the topic and gives some practical tips and tools for those moments where you find yourself on the receiving end of advice may or may not have asked for. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: practicing communicating boundaries honoring our feelings and body and trusting our intuition examples of unsolicited advice coming up with your phrase to respond to unsolicited advice and practicing them how we are more tender to words in our postpartum phase writing down what triggers you so you can see patterns and find tools to help support your boundaries in specific areas knowing that you can take or leave any advice you get - use what feels good and works for you tips for advice from medical professionals handling advice from online and virtual spaces picking your top ‘go-to’ people for who you trust or will go to for advice tips for giving advice to a person on their parenting journey Some quick example phrases for unsolicited advice: Thank you, but I’ve got this. I appreciate how much you care, but this is what works best for us. Thanks for your advice. I’ll give it some thought. When in doubt — change the subject :)  Resources: future episode on unsolicited touch (to be released soon) Indie Birth Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.speakpipe.com/JustThis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.justthis.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.