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156: Bedrest and Our Mama Village with Jessica Vanderwier

Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastJuly 22, 2019543Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you’ve ever had to be on bed rest during pregnancy, then you know it’s not as simple as it sounds. It takes intention to get through it with your mental health intact. Today’s guest, Jessica Vanderwier was on bed rest and she’s here to share how this experience impacted her, along with her best…

155: Supporting Muslim New Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJuly 8, 2019439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dealing with perinatal mental health issues is a difficult enough task, but the problem is compounded for Muslim women living in the US. My guest today helps us understand the issues and how we can best support these moms. Dr. Venus Mahmoodi specializes in trauma and reproductive mental health. More specifically, in today’s show, she’ll…

154: “Scared To Be A Grandma”

PodcastJune 24, 2019482Views 0Likes 0Comments

Everyone eagerly anticipates becoming a grandparent, right? Think again. There are various reasons why you might be apprehensive about achieving this milestone in life. The truth is that it’s not socially acceptable to admit these feelings. People may shrink away in horror if you dare to confess being hesitant about what you are supposed to…

Bonus: 3 Years of Mom & Mind

PodcastJune 17, 2019696Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a bonus episode as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary! It’s been an adventure and a learning process along the way. I’ll admit that I had no clue what I was doing when we started, or what was involved in doing a podcast, but I knew we needed to get information and resources…

152: Body Image in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum, PregnancyJune 10, 2019679Views 0Likes 0Comments

I first heard today’s guest when she appeared on Rebecca Scritchfield’s Body Kindness podcast, and I couldn’t wait to get her on the show! We’re talking about body image in the perinatal period and why we should be talking more about it. We’ll discuss her research, the roles of self-compassion and mindfulness, and some wonderfully…

151: We Are In This Together

PodcastMay 27, 2019699Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the podcast in June, I’ve been doing lots of reflection about the journey we’ve taken and what we’ve accomplished. Your feedback has been vital in letting me know that the show has a positive impact and is meaningful to many people. The underlying message in everything we do…