Are you looking for natural ways to boost your fertility? If so, we’ve got just the episode for you! In this episode, we had Liz Shaw, Founder of Shaw Simple Swaps, registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer.  Liz shares with us the role that our nutrition plays in our fertility and how you can help support your fertility and overall health with simple nutritional changes! She shares why she loves the Mediterranean diet for aspiring and postpartum mamas and how good nutrition can support you through an IVF journey.  She shares so much incredible advice in our conversation around avoiding toxins, postpartum nutrition and using supplements to support both you and your partner’s fertility!  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How she dove into nutrition when she was having fertility issues What the Mediterranean diet is like and what options you have How nutrition supports you through IVF Liz’s tips on implementing supplements for men and women Why nutrition is important for postpartum  Why Liz is passionate about secondary infertility 

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Science Based Nutrition Swaps for Pregnancy and Fertility with Liz Shaw of Shaw Simple Swaps

Have you ever wondered if your kid’s behavior is due to sensory preferences? In this episode, we had on Wendy Bertagnole of the Exceptional Parenting Podcast. Wendy talks about a book on sensory preferences that changed her life and helped her to understand exactly what her child was going through. We dive into what sensory preferences are and how they show up in our children. She shares how you can become more aware of what sensory preferences your little one might have and how to help them overcome things that might trigger their sensory system. She also gives her advice for navigating the sensory system, figuring out what activities calm your child’s sensory system and so much more! WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: What made her realize that she needed to figure out sensory preferences What sensory processing is and how it comes up in your daily life How to be more aware of your kid’s sensory preferences and adapt to them What you can do to help kids process for experiences that may trigger their sensory system Her advice for navigating the sensory system 

Unlocking Sensory Preferences In Your Children with Wendy Bertagnole of the Exceptional Parenting Podcast

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the little choices you have to make every day for your kids?  In this episode, we were joined by Stephanie Leshney, founder of Dabble & Dollop, a clean product line designed for families who want to have more fun in the tub! With over 20 years of experience in the cosmetic industry, Stephanie walked us through behind the scenes information on cosmetic and personal care ingredients (and tips for which ingredients to use on children).  She shares different things you can look out for and be cognizant of when shopping for personal care items. You’ll learn more about what it means for products to be “clean”, how innovation is driven in the industry and what you should know about essential oils and fragrance in your products!  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: Label tricks to be aware of and things to keep on your radar when shopping for cosmetics The pros and cons of essential oils and fragrance is products Tips for finding products for your child under the age of 2 How she came up with her business, Dabble & Dollop Her advice on showing your kids vulnerability and imperfection 

Decoding Children's Personal Care Labels With Stephanie Leshney Founder of Dabble & Dollop

Today we’re chatting with Dr. Jacqueline Worth, an ob/gyn and a passionate advocate for women’s health especially surrounding pregnancy. In her practice, Jacqueline specifically works with women who are pregnant. She also just released a new book, The New Rules of Pregnancy: What to Eat, Do, Think About, and Let Go Of While Your Body Is Making a Baby. She shares her candid advice to help expecting mothers learn what they really need to know about during their pregnancy. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling a lot less stressed about pregnancy and having the tools and knowledge to be able to experience your pregnancy with more joy. What’s In This Episode: Helping moms to see the joy of pregnancy How the pain of labor is managed differently now The higher rates of c-sections  Bringing a doula for spontaneous labor The new rules of pregnancy Asking for support and focusing on your own wellbeing and health 

The New Rules of Pregnancy featuring Dr. Jaqueline Worth, OBGYN

We can’t deny that 2020 has been a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. In this episode, I was joined by Dr. Heather Maguire, host of the Prism Parenting podcast and the founder of Prism Behavior.  Heather and I talked about how we got started in our respective careers before diving into how you can thrive as a family during this challenging time. We talked about creating structure during COVID, our experiences with homeschool and at-home preschool and tips on using a reward system to change the dynamic at home.  We also explored ways you can find balance in your life and why you need to ditch mom guilt (and prioritize me-time). You’ll hear the importance of taking care of yourself as a mama and our advice on living in the present moment.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: Why Heather started Prism Parenting and Prism Behavior Heather’s thoughts on the transition of putting structure back into our lives during the pandemic (and how this affects our kids) How to use a rewards system to change the dynamic in your home What you can do to prioritize me-time without mom guilt  Why we have to stop living for the future and capture joy in the present moment 

Thriving as a Family in Challenging Times with Dr. Heather Maguire of Prism Parenting

Are you ready to design a life that fuels your soul?  In this episode, I was joined by the host of the Mompreneur Mastermind Show, Stefanie Gass. Stefanie is also the founder of two six-figure businesses all while being a mama. She is passionate about helping women follow in her footsteps to create a life that they love. She shares her wisdom about tapping into source (whether that be God or the universe for you) for direction and fulfillment. You’ll also hear why managing your relationship with social media is important, how to navigate the pressure of mom guilt and her advice on looking at life through a filter of love. WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How she balances being an entrepreneur of two six-figure businesses and a mama Her suggestions for defining your success without societal pressure Personal expectations we place on ourselves and how this plays into mom guilt Why you should incorporate your children into your dreams  How she’s learned to be authentic and show up as herself 

Design A Life That Fuels Your Soul with Stefanie Gass of Momprenuer Mastermind Show

There’s no one route to getting a family. The path to conceiving can look very different for many women. Today we had Megan Bendinelli on for part two of our series on infertility. Megan is the CEO of Fertility Framework and a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in the area of fertility and assists many men and women with the miracle of starting their family. In part two of this interview, Megan discusses different fertility treatment options such as IUI and IVF. We talk about how a diagnosis can help you get closer to the path of success (and ultimately starting your family). She also dives into the topics of third party reproduction and what that can look like for couples when deciding to use an egg donor or surrogate. She shares her candid advice on how to support a friend navigating through infertility and her favorite part about her career.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How a diagnosis can help you distinguish the paths to success Reframing how you look at the infertility journey and focusing in on the missing pieces of the puzzle What IVF is and how it differs from an IUI What third party reproduction is and going through the process of using an egg donor or surrogate   Tips on supporting a friend who’s dealing with infertility and what you should or shouldn’t say to someone going through infertility Getting to that end-stage of acceptance and peace, with or without conceiving  

Fertility Masterclass with Megan Bendinelli, NP and Founder of Fertility Framework Part 2

As mamas, one of our biggest dreams is that our children will love themselves just as much as we love them. In this episode, I was joined by Carly Anderson. Carly is the motherhood blogger behind Lipgloss and Crayons and the founder of the #justwearthesuit movement on Instagram.  We talk about why she got into body positivity and how she came to the realization that she was equipped to empower herself and her daughter.  Carly shares why our world needs a diverse representation of beauty, what the community of moms behind the #justwearthesuit is like and what women can do now to help impact our future generations in a positive way.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How her work is inspired by empowering her daughter and herself Why Carly is passionate about body positivity  What women can do now to help cause change for future generations Why a diverse representation of what beauty is in our world is needed The messages she received from other moms around her campaign, #justwearthesuit 

Instilling body & gender confidence in yourself & your child, w/ Carly Anderson of Lipgloss and Crayons

The process of trying to conceive can be overwhelming and daunting.  That’s why in this episode we decided to bring on Megan Bendinelli, the CEO of Fertility Framework and a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in the area of fertility.  She shares what prompted her to start the Fertility Framework after her own struggles to conceive. We discuss everything from infertility to secondary infertility, what a regular period looks like and the steps you should take when you’re ready to start your family.  She talks about the differences between an OBGYN and a reproductive endocrinologist, the types of testing that help medical professionals piece together the puzzle of your fertility journey and why it’s necessary to lean on the advice and guidance of a professional instead of using Dr. Google. WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: Why Megan started Fertility Framework after her own struggles trying to conceive  What infertility is and how it’s different from secondary infertility Her advice for steps to take if you’re ready to conceive  What a reproductive endocrinologist does and how that differs from an OBGYN What types of testing they do to guide them in doing fertility treatments 

Fertility Masterclass with Megan Bendinelli, NP and Founder of Fertility Framework Part 1

Do you ever feel like life is too good to be true? Find yourself just waiting for the other shoe to drop?  In this episode, we’re chatting all things imposter syndrome and how it comes up in motherhood with Emme Estacio. Emee is a psychologist, author, speaker, leadership coach and founder of The PAME Code. Emee has authored three books on imposter syndrome and she shares so much about what it is, how it comes up in motherhood and how you can overcome it. She shares two techniques that you can use whenever you feel imposter syndrome creeping up. You’ll also hear what advice she has for mamas who are suffering from imposter syndrome and her tips on why you need supportive people around you.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How imposter syndrome comes up in motherhood When imposter syndrome usually gets triggered for people The characteristics to look for that you may be suffering from imposter syndrome Consequences of imposter syndrome specifically in motherhood Her advice for moms who are suffering from imposter syndrome 

Imposter Syndrome Imposing On Your Motherhood With Emee Estacio, Psychologist & PAME Code Founder

Do you feel like you need a translator to understand your toddler? If so, then this is the episode for you.  Today we’re speaking with Carly Tulloch, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of WeeTalkers, a platform that helps parents navigate all things speech with their kiddos.  Carly shares how music and singing can help kids as they learn speech and why you should follow your child’s lead of what they’re interested in when communicating with them. We ask all of our questions on what mamas should be looking out for to make sure their little one is on track and what to do to help support your child’s foundational language skills. She gives us a clue on what we could expect from an appointment with a speech-language pathologist plus how to approach teaching your child language in a two-language household.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: What speech-language pathologists do to help people communicate The benefits of music and singing as it relates to speech What you can do to help support your child’s foundational language skills  What you should look for to make sure your child is on track at each age range What you can expect from an appointment with a speech-language pathologist 

The Ultimate Guide to Speech for Your Wee Ones Featuring Carly Tulloch of Wee Talkers

Have you ever found yourself comparing your motherhood to another mom on Instagram? It’s no secret that social media has an effect on the business of being a mom. In this episode, we brought on Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan, the researchers and authors behind You’re Doing It Wrong! We dive into the comparison trap that comes with Instagram. It’s so easy to get sucked into comparing your life to the glossy, seemingly-perfect feed of someone else. However social media isn’t always the best place to turn to for advice around mothering. We chat about making decisions based on social media and parenting advice from history that is found on social media today. You’ll hear all about the research they did, what they’ve found out and why they decided to write this book and research the correlation of media and motherhood. WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: How Maggie and Bethany’s career and life has shifted since motherhood What inspired them to begin their research How they researched and found data for their book  An example of poor advice that ties together history and social media Why they set out to do this to help eliminate shame  Positive outcomes they’ve noted from their research and social media  Negative things they noted about the way people mother and the portrayal of mothering in media How doctors and medical practitioners can support their patients who are getting information from social media Maggie’s takeaways on their chapter around fertility and pregnancy Their thoughts on sleep development programs Bethany’s takeaways from their chapter on babies How we’re doing postpartum care wrong and things to keep in mind when taking advice from social media 

How Social Media Influences Your Motherhood with authors Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan of “You’re Doing it Wrong!”

Has motherhood ever inspired you to start a business of your own? Today we’re chatting with Mary Clavieres, the owner and CEO of Brief Transitions about how one of the most challenging and overwhelming parts of the postpartum experience led her to start a new business venture.   Mary started an underwear line specifically for postpartum women after she realized how much the product was desperately needed and not easy to find outside of the white mesh ones that we all steal from the hospital.  She shares some time blocking strategies she uses for juggling being a momma and entrepreneur and why she does something each morning to fill up her cup before getting started on her workday.  We also talked about how she made the leap from her corporate job to entrepreneurship, how motherhood influences her business and tips for building your career outside of motherhood.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: Her product’s recent feature in What to Expect How a difficult postpartum experience resulted in her starting her business How her life and career has shifted due to motherhood What she would tell an expectant mother about postpartum life Mary’s journey of launching her business and how she hopes to support new moms How she came up with the idea for her product and the process for bringing it together What Mary did to make it work while juggling her corporate job, starting her business and being a mom to a newborn How she manages her inventory using a fulfillment center and what she did before getting the fulfillment center up and running What surprised her about the transition away from corporate and building her business Her tips for staying focused and managing your schedule to get work done efficiently  Why she does an activity to fill up her cup before starting her workday The most appreciative lesson she’s learned while growing her company Common fears and roadblocks she sees other women in business face What parenthood has taught her about being a business owner Mary’s thoughts on what a self-made career path is teaching her girls What she hopes to be most proud of looking back Her tips on media relations for your business and getting placements in publications and podcasts 

How Birthing a Baby Led to Birthing a Business with Mary Clavieres of Brief Transitions

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Does your family have food issues? If so, you’ll love this episode with Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color. Today we’re exploring all of the feelings that go along with food and family meals with little ones. Have you experienced mom guilt in relation to what you’re feeding your kids? Too much mac n’ cheese, not enough veggies, the list goes on!  Jennifer shares the nuances and best practices around how and what we should be feeding our kids, without the guilt.  We chat about everything from how to help your kid eat intuitively, what diet culture is teaching our kids and how to help picky eaters who are experiencing anxiety around food. You’ll definitely want to hear all of the tips she shares about incorporating play into meals and being present during meals.  WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE: Her feelings about being a mom and the CEO of her business How Jennifer’s passion for food and family influenced the start of her business What you should focus on besides just the food How mom guilt plays into meal choices while eating out How you can incorporate food play into mealtime What you can do to be more present during meals without mom guilt The challenges of dealing with picky eaters and helping them overcome anxiety around food choices What intuitive eating is and how it helps people regain the ability to eat intuitively  Why parents have to protect their kid’s instincts to maintain their ability to eat intuitively The 3 best practices to help encourage your kid’s instincts 

Managing Meal Time Anxiety For Parents & Kids With Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color

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