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In this episode our dear friend, Bri Luginbill of BetterBodyImageConference.com tell us about her struggle with depression and anxiety before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Keywords: Bri's Story | Postpartum Depression | Anxiety | Better Body Image Conference | Mental Health | Support Systems | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Mental Health Awareness |

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Alyssa and Cindy have a thoughtful conversation about what it's really like to be mother and entrepreneur. Setting realistic expectations and learning to be intentional with your time as a business owner and a mom is important. Listen to see if they have tips for you!

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Keywords: Mompreneur | Balancing Family and Business | Alyssa | Cindy | Realistic Expectations | Time Management | Intentional Living | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Entrepreneurial Insights |

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Today we talk to Kristi Artz, the Medical Director for Lifestyle Medicine at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She is also the lead Physician of the Culinary Medicine Program and talks to us today about what a plant based diet is and how it can work for your family.

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Keywords: Plant-Based Diet | Kristi Artz | Lifestyle Medicine | Spectrum Health | Culinary Medicine Program | Health Benefits | Nutritional Choices | Family Nutrition | Eating Habits | Food Variety | Healthy Lifestyle | Dietary Guidelines | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Cooking Tips | Meal Planning | Food Education | Balanced Meals |

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What are the best baby carriers and wraps? Can you wear twins? Today we talk to babywearing expert Marissa Berghorst, owner of EcoBuns Baby + Co in Holland, Michigan.

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Keywords: Babywearing Tips | Ecobuns Baby + Co | Marissa Berghorst | Baby Carriers | Baby Wraps | Benefits of Babywearing | Parenting Insights | Twins | Comfort and Safety | Emotional Support | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Carrying Techniques |

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Today we talk about sex. How do you discuss it with your kids? What's age appropriate? How much is too much information? Cindy, a former PA, gives us some good advice on how and where to start the conversation with your kids.

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Keywords: Talking About Sex | Parenting Conversations | Age Appropriateness | Cindy | Former PA | Sex Education | Family Discussions | Emotional Support | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Open Communication | Educational Resources |

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What should empathy in health care look like? Why do parents so often have negative experiences with their health care providers? Today we talk to Martell of Our.Mothership.org about empathy training and what her website provides for new parents.

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Keywords: Empathy in Health Care | Martell | Mothership | Negative Experiences | Health Care Providers | Empathy Training | New Parents | Emotional Support | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Patient-Centered Care |

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What should your birth team look like? What kinds of questions do you need to ask and who should you be talking to when you find out you're pregnant? We answer these questions and more on today's podcast with Rise Wellness Chiropractic.

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Keywords: Building Your Birth Team | Birth Support | Rise Wellness Chiropractic | Questions to Ask | Pregnancy Support | Emotional Support | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Birth Planning |

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Today we talk to David Fisher again. He is a dietician and helps plan nutritious meals for LifeFuel in Grand Rapids. We asked him to give us some pointers specifically related to children and getting them to eat healthy.

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Keywords: Nutrition and Kids | David Fisher | Dietician | LifeFuel | Healthy Eating | Nutritious Meals | Family Nutrition | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Meal Planning | Healthy Choices |

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Today we talk with Iona Ruiter of Pilates in East. She specializes in pelvic floor health, prenatal and postnatal pilates, and diastasis recti. She gives us an in-depth look at the health of your pelvic floor and what exercises actually work.

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Keywords: Pilates for Pelvic Floor | Iona Ruiter | Pelvic Floor Health | Prenatal Pilates | Postnatal Pilates | Diastasis Recti | Effective Exercises | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Women's Health |

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Alyssa and Cindy talk today about common newborn skin issues. Ever heard of cradle cap? How do you prevent diaper rash? Do babies really get pimples?

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Keywords: Newborn Skin Issues | Cradle Cap | Diaper Rash | Baby Pimples | Skin Care | Alyssa | Cindy | Emotional Support | Parenting Insights | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Creating Comfort | Knowledge and Awareness | Building Resilience | Sharing Experiences | Resources for New Parents | Health and Well-Being | Positive Parenting | Personal Reflection | Empowering Parents | Enhancing Quality of Life | Nurturing Environment | Community Resources | Managing Expectations | Positive Change | Self-Care Practices | Encouraging Support | Understanding Options | Family Support | Engaging Stakeholders | Newborn Care | Skin Health |