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Kristin talks to Paige, The Millennial Guru, again today about how to financially prepare for growing your family!

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Keywords: Saving for Baby | Kristin Revere | Paige | The Millennial Guru | Financial Preparation | Budgeting | Saving Strategies | Financial Planning | Parenting Resources | New Parent Tips | Growing Your Family | Managing Expenses | Understanding Costs | Building a Family | Nurturing Well-Being | Emotional Support | Community Engagement | Empowering Conversations | Personal Finance | Coping Mechanisms | Financial Literacy | Parenting Insights | Future Planning | Supporting Families |

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Paige, The Millennial Guru, shares some savvy saving tips with Kristin Revere to help you think about priorities, wants, and needs and how to budget for them.

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Keywords: Savvy Saving Tips | Paige | The Millennial Guru | Kristin Revere | Budgeting Effectively | Priorities | Wants and Needs | Practical Strategies | Managing Finances | Maximizing Savings | Financial Literacy | Community Support | Understanding Needs | Educational Resources | Building Resilience | Emergency Fund | Cost Management | Family Budget | Parenting Insights | Creating a Safety Net | Navigating Change | Resource Allocation | Financial Planning | Childcare Costs | Baby Necessities | Wealth Management | Self-Care | Preparing for Future | Sustainable Budgeting | Investing | Building Trust | Financial Goals | Supporting Families | Budgeting Challenges | Empowering Conversations | Creating Value | Financial Tools | Smart Spending | Financial Mindset | Community Engagement | Innovative Saving Techniques | Parenting Education | Financial Wellness |

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Today Kristin Revere talks to Hanna from Local First about what it means to be Certified B Corporation and how it impacts our community. Gold Coast Doulas is the area's most recent B Corp!

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Keywords: B Corp | Certified B Corporation | Local First | Kristin Revere | Community Impact | Social Responsibility | Gold Coast Doulas | Business Practices | Sustainable Development | Environmental Impact | Ethical Business | Community Engagement | Positive Change | Corporate Responsibility | Social Enterprise | Consumer Awareness | Supporting Local | Small Business | Accountability | Impact Investing | Nurturing Community | Purpose-Driven Business | Economic Development | Local Economy | Empowering Communities | Building Trust | Connecting Communities | Supporting Nonprofits | Fair Trade Practices | Business Ethics | Collaboration | Responsible Leadership | Inclusivity | Community Support | Building Relationships | Advocacy | Social Justice | Equitable Practices | Health and Well-Being | Transformative Business | Community-Based Solutions | Engaging Stakeholders | Long-Term Benefits | Positive Contributions | Encouraging Philanthropy | Fostering Innovation | Networking Opportunities | Business with Purpose | Creating Impact | Community Resilience | Supporting Entrepreneurs |

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Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, CSME speaks with us today about her new certification in Stress Mastery. What does that mean you ask? It's all about learning positive ways to handle stress and actually master it, instead of letting stress take over. Listen to see how this can help parents throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

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Keywords: Stress Mastery | Deb Timmerman | RN | CSME | Positive Stress Management | Mastering Stress | Pregnancy Support | Postpartum Support | Emotional Health | Coping Strategies | Stress Reduction Techniques | Mental Health | Parenting Insights | Resilience Building | Self-Care Practices | Mindfulness | Understanding Stress | Family Wellness | Health Education | Emotional Resilience | Practical Strategies | Holistic Approaches | Professional Guidance | Support Systems | Community Engagement | Parenting Challenges | Work-Life Balance | Promoting Well-Being | Stress Relief | Family Dynamics | Building Trust | Nurturing Environments | Awareness and Understanding | Creating Positive Change | Empowering Conversations | Healthy Relationships | Communicating Needs | Exploring Emotions | Stress and Anxiety | Professional Development | Effective Communication | Finding Balance | Tools for Parents | Supporting Families | Individualized Care | Navigating Parenthood | Education for Parents | Resources for Well-Being |

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We talk to Dr. Nave again from Health for Life in Grand Rapids, this time about how a woman can prepare her body for pregnancy.

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Keywords: Preparing for Pregnancy | Dr. Nave | Health for Life | Nutrition | Exercise | Lifestyle Changes | Reproductive Health | Enhancing Fertility | Healthy Conception | Pregnancy Journey | Women’s Health | Holistic Approaches | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Health Education | Building Resilience | Empowering Conversations | Understanding Needs | Community Resources | Prenatal Wellness | Self-Care Practices | Building Trust | Family Planning | Prenatal Nutrition | Understanding Cycles | Supporting Families | Health Awareness | Professional Guidance | Managing Stress | Health and Well-Being | Body Awareness | Positive Choices | Creating Healthy Habits | Fertility Awareness | Pregnancy Preparation | Support Networks | Community Engagement | Understanding Options | Individualized Care | Resources for Wellness | Counseling and Support | Physical Wellness | Mental Well-Being | Early Planning | Knowledge and Education |

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Our listeners love hearing positive birth stories. Today Maddie, a previous HypnoBirthing and Birth client, tells us all about her labor and delivery as well as her experience in the hospital right after having her baby.

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Keywords: Maddie’s Birth Story | HypnoBirthing | Gold Coast Client | Labor and Delivery | Positive Birth Experience | Hospital Experience | Childbirth Insights | Emotional Support | Prenatal Education | Empowering Conversations | Family Wellness | Parenting Journey | Newborn Care | Preparing for Birth | Understanding Options | Coping Strategies | Support Networks | Building Resilience | Positive Parenting | Sharing Stories | Nurturing Environments | Community Engagement | Communication Skills | Birth Preparation | Emotional Resilience | Family Health | Parenting Insights | Connecting with Professionals | Knowledge and Awareness | Creating Positive Memories | Professional Guidance | Supportive Relationships | Individualized Care | Family Dynamics | Navigating Challenges | Encouraging Support | Mental Well-Being | Creating Comfort | Resources for New Parents |

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Dr. Nave, Naturopathic Doctor, talks with us today about a woman's monthly cycle. "What's "normal"? What if you don't get a period at all? Is PMS a real thing?"

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Keywords: Understanding Your Cycle | Dr. Nave | Naturopathic Doctor | Menstrual Health | Monthly Cycle | Normal Menstrual Patterns | Irregular Periods | PMS | Women’s Health | Hormonal Balance | Health Education | Emotional Wellness | Coping with Symptoms | Family Wellness | Community Engagement | Positive Conversations | Empowering Women | Understanding Needs | Building Resilience | Holistic Approaches | Support Networks | Nutrition and Cycle | Individualized Care | Resources for Health | Managing Expectations | Communication Skills | Education and Awareness | Understanding Options | Physical Wellness | Creating Healthy Habits | Self-Care Practices | Understanding Symptoms | Professional Guidance | Emotional Support | Navigating Challenges | Family Dynamics | Health Awareness | Balancing Hormones | Sharing Stories |

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Today our former birth client and HypnoBirthing student, Maddie Kioski, tells us her personal pregnancy journey using HypnoBirthing and how it helped her feel excited about labor and delivery instead of scared.

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Keywords: Maddie’s HypnoBirthing Story | Gold Coast Client | HypnoBirthing | Personal Journey | Labor and Delivery | Positive Mindset | Childbirth Preparation | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Empowering Conversations | New Parent Resources | Coping Strategies | Building Resilience | Understanding Needs | Family Dynamics | Support Networks | Professional Guidance | Sharing Experiences | Creating Comfort | Nurturing Environments | Knowledge and Education | Mental Well-Being | Navigating Challenges | Self-Care Practices | Resources for Parents | Communication Skills | Emotional Resilience | Understanding Options | Parenting Insights | Community Engagement | Positive Birth Experience | Personal Reflection | Building Trust | Encouraging Support | Fostering Independence | Preparing for Birth | Parenting Education |

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Megan Kretz, one of Alyssa's sleep clients, tells us about her sleep training journey with her daughter at 9 months and again at 19 months. She says that as a working mom, it meant spending a little less time with her daughter, but that it was all worth it because the quality of the time spent together improved drastically. Everyone was happier and healthier!

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Keywords: Megan’s Sleep Story | Sleep Training | Megan Kretz | Working Mom | Quality Time | Parenting Journey | Child Sleep Patterns | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Coping Strategies | Building Resilience | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Support Networks | Sharing Experiences | Creating Comfort | Navigating Challenges | Positive Parenting | Mental Well-Being | Child Development | Healthy Habits | Communication Skills | Family Dynamics | Sleep Strategies | Educational Resources | Parenting Insights | Building Trust | Nurturing Environments | Community Engagement | Self-Care Practices | Balancing Work and Family | Empowering Conversations | Managing Sleep Issues | Individualized Care | Sleep Resources | Parenting Education |

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Elsa Lockman, LMSW talks to us about how partners, family members, and other caregivers can support a mother during those critical postpartum weeks to ensure she seeks help if needed. How do you approach a new mother and what are her best options for care?

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Keywords: Supporting Postpartum Mothers | Elsa Lockman | LMSW | Caregiver Support | Emotional Support | Family Dynamics | Building Relationships | New Mother Care | Community Resources | Understanding Needs | Coping Strategies | Education and Awareness | Self-Care Practices | Positive Conversations | Mental Well-Being | Encouraging Support | Professional Guidance | Sharing Experiences | Nurturing Environments | Creating Comfort | Navigating Challenges | Building Resilience | Understanding Postpartum | Family Wellness | Parenting Insights | Support Networks | Holistic Approaches | Individualized Care | Parenting Education | Empowering Conversations | Emotional Resilience | Creating Safe Spaces | Community Engagement | Developing Trust |