Babies and Boundaries

Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!

00:00 intro/Emily’s story

02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum

05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth

08:29 boundaries during labor

12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth

25:02 outro/Emily’s info

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Emily's website:

https://emilyhauptman.com/

Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.

Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!

00:00 intro/Mel’s story

02:51 how child predators are treated in prison

05:20 do predators deserve a second chance

06:23 what is grooming

09:10 forced affection from family members

10:56 sleepovers

13:17 early exposure to p*rnography 

15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it

18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse

24:27 being a “helicopter parent”

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Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today!

Article info:

Many new moms are struggling with their parents and in-laws after their baby is born. Here are my theories why.

Just because you're a busy mom doesn't mean you have to stop growing, learning, and becoming the best version of yourself! Make 2024 your year with these tips.

Is the nuclear family a scam? Should we all go back to multigenerational living? Let's discuss!

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People pleasing is a common struggle that many women face. I personally have dealt with this all my life, and have been on a journey to overcome this. Angela Martella, LCSW and therapist joins me today to discuss how to stop having "yes girl" energy and how to overcome people pleasing. We discuss how to start setting boundaries, learn to deal with the fear of rejection, and more!

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