Betches Moms

This week, Brittany is joined by registered dietician-nutritionist, wellness expert, and founder of Rooted Wellness to chat all about postnatal care and nutrition. They start off with Sarah’s journey to becoming a mom of 2 and how she founded Rooted Wellness, a nutrition counseling practice dedicated to maternal and family health. Sarah shares what her personal postnatal journey was like, the lessons she learned along the way, and offers tips on the best foods to eat postpartum (including foods that reduce the risk of PPA and PPD). Plus, they discuss whether or not vegan diets are actually a good choice for kids, how to overcome picky eaters, and easy and quick recipes for kids. Then, they cover what postnatal care coverage looks, before closing with some practical solutions for postpartum self-care.

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Aleen and Brittany are joined by Sarah Nicole Landry (aka @thebirdspapaya) to talk about motherhood, body image, and learning to love your body. They first talk about Sarah's jump into the whole world of blogging, her transition from dieting to embracing body positivity, and what that recovery process felt like. They discuss the impact of pregnancy on our bodies and our self-image, how our own body issues can impact our children, and the importance of being vulnerable with our kids. Plus, Sarah shares how she responded to negative comments about her kid's body (and how she unlearn that trauma she also experienced as a kid). Finally, they close with how to create a home where our kids feel supported and practical tips on encouraging positive body talk.

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This week, Brittany hosts behavioral analysts Tess Kaner and Lisa Linden from NY Behavioral Therapy to discuss the intimidating process of dealing with child behavioral issues. They break down the myth that there is a one-size-fit-all approach to dealing with behavior, and why individualized approaches are much more effective at taking your child down the right path. They also discuss what to look out for if you are considering seeking out help, and how to go about that process if you decide to do so. After that, they get into if there really is a right time to start potty training, and why you don’t need to worry about a timeline that doesn’t seem to fit in with what other’s are saying. To learn more about their company, visit NYbehaviortherapy.com and follow them @nybehaviortherapy on Instagram!

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This week, Aleen and Brittany are finally back together for this catchup episode to tell us how their prenatal expectations compare with reality after giving birth. They start with some of their recent challenges of parenting, like figuring out babies’ sleep schedules (and the physical toll it can take on the body). Plus, Aleen tells us how her mental health has been, moving Mila into her own bedroom, and how creating healthy (and guilt free) separations has helped. Then Brittany shares a breastfeeding update and her dramatic visit to the gyno. Finally, it’s time for a a new segment called “Plan vs. Reality,” looking back into the things they thought they’d do, including childcare options, their most-used nursery items, and thoughts on their post-pregnancy bodies.

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Brittany is back this week, this time joined by certified infant feeding tech and founder of The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore. They start off with a discussion about why there is such a negative stigma behind formula feeding and if there really is a difference in formula vs. breastfed babies. Next, Mallory offers tips on how parents should go about finding the right formula for their baby and what labels you should ignore and actually don't matter (is European formula really any better?). Then, we get into some listener-submitted questions including generic vs. standard formulas, the best bottles to feed with, and affordable formula options.

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Brittany is joined by financial hype woman, speaker, and host of the Money Please podcast, Berna Anat to talk all about money and budgeting. To kick off, they chat about everything we weren't taught about money growing up, and just how to start the conversation around money with kids. Next, Berna offers some practical tips and some of the most important money lessons when you're first teaching your kids about money. Then, Berna breaks down the best savings accounts for kids (and also explains WTF a 529 plan is). They run through some listener-submitted questions before wrapping with some financial resources for parents to check out. Make sure to follow Berna @heyberna and follow Money Please on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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This week, Brittany is joined by Rebecca Minkoff, co-founder and designer of the Rebecca Minkoff global fashion brand. To begin, Rebecca shares what it’s like being a mom of three while also running a business at the same time. She tells us how she got into the fashion industry, including some of the most valuable lessons from when she first started out. Next, they discuss how she empowers her kids to work hard, and the moment she felt like she was failing as a parent. Plus, they talk about her experience going into maternity leave (and the relatable feeling of wanting to just check out). Finally, Rebecca offers some tips for moms who are re-entering the workforce after maternity leave and the necessary things to ask for when making the return.

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On this episode, Brittany is joined by reality TV star and entrepreneur, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi. To start, they chat and reflect about Snooki's time on Jersey Shore, and why she decided to take some time off for herself. They also chat about Snooki's thoughts on Sissy and Meilani becoming reality TV stars in the future, and being mini-me versions of her and JWoww. Next, they talk all about her brand new wine line, 'Messy Mawma.' Snooki shares how she got into the liquor and wine business, the process behind creating her wines, and how her kids inspired her in the creation of Messy Mawma. Finally, Snooki shares how she finds time to unwind as a busy mom of three and some of the best parts of being a mom (and of course the toughest parts).

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Aleen is back to continue sharing how life has been since the birth of her daughter Mila. First, Aleen talks about the impact of the amount of support she received after last week’s episode. Then she discusses her current experience with postpartum anxiety and how she’s managing to navigate through it all. She talks about her struggles with leaving the house, sleeplessness, and just a general feeling of being down. Brittany also shares her experiences in this difficult period, and how she managed to keep going forward despite these emotions. They end the show on a high note, as they both share some of the most rewarding parts of motherhood.

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It’s been two months since the birth of her baby, Mila, and Aleen is back to share her birth story! They dive right into Aleen’s labor and delivery experience, with details on just how chaotic (and not so easy) it was. Plus, she shares a story about her mom taking charge in the delivery room and the final push (with the help of Rusty’s playlist). Then, Aleen tells us about the postpartum challenges she’s been struggling with, including coming to terms with the struggle of breastfeeding and deciding to start weaning. Finally, Aleen answers a listener question about the biggest surprise during her postpartum journey, adjusting to new-mom life, and having a support system.

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