I see Moms, Couples & Families get distressed from their rigid stance on things- and they don't even realize they are doing it! 

In this episode I will:

There's enough stress with babies, toddlers, and young children- we don't need any more stress by getting stuck in unyielding thought patterns. 

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

I'm sharing my personal experiences of my 2.5 month long time in Greece with my family- and relating my personal experience to why Momming is so much easier with a solid community of people. I was literally in a village for part of our trip and experienced motherhood so differently there.

In this episode I will:

Moms and parents should stop being so hard on themselves- parenting has become much to solitary of an experience in contemporary life. Support should be a built-in part of our parenting journey but it often isn't. It's important to find community where you can if possible. 

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

Grandparent relationships bring opportunities for joy and also tension, as families navigate new roles, relationship dynamics, and boundaries. My work with parent-grandparent relationships has shown me how much relief and connection can come of working through the growing pains. 

In this episode I will:

While addressing tensions can be uncomfortable, there are infinite benefits to you, your children, and your whole family when grandparent relationship dynamics improve. I'll be creating more episodes on grandparents in the future!

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

One of the most common issues I see in parents is discomfort asking for help. We can learn along the way that it's emotionally safer to cope on our own, but how does that affect us and our relationships? Especially at a time in early parenthood when we need and deserve help more than ever!

In this episode, I will:

Increasing this comfort level will have profound effects on you and your couple/family dynamic. 

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Family vacations are more than scheduled activities and changing scenery.  What do you want you & your family  to emotionally experience on your adventures? Do you want to come home feeling more connected?

In this episode, I will share:

Make intentional choices together so you can get the most out of these special times as a family. 

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In my practice I see a lot of resistance and discomfort around having natural mixed feelings towards partners, family members, and especially children. Shoving feelings below the surface ends up causing a lot of distress in Moms and in relationship dynamics. 

In this episode I'll:

At a time when you are already dealing with a huge adjustment & meeting so many demands, you don't need any more angst from rejecting your human experience. 

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

We have hopes of how our experience of parenthood and family life will be when children come. It's incredibly painful to look back on this special time as lost opportunities for joyfulness and connection.

Today I'm sharing:

Let the wisdom of parents on the other side of this stage open your eyes to what to watch out for. 

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The nursery design and what brand of baby carrier is part of the fun prepping for baby- but partners often forget that the biggest impact on them and their child post-birth is family dynamics.

I'm going to share 8 discussions you and your partner should have before baby comes. Based on my years of professional experience, these discussion topics and logistical details are very helpful in preventing additional stress and helping to foster a more connected home environment when baby comes.

You, your partner, and baby deserve peace.

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I'm developing resources for couples and families preparing for baby, or who are already in the journey, based on my wealth of experience. Stay tuned for updates on that!

*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*

Anxiety, depression, & other mood disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. If untreated, the symptoms can last years beyond birth. 

Even though research has consistently indicated how much relationship satisfaction can lessen such symptoms significantly, not enough professionals are taking about how!

In this episode, I will:

Moms are not experiencing distress on an island- we are all affected by our relationships and our relationships affect us. Time to understand how this works to remove shame and see how postpartum distress is a family matter.

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Get an inside understanding of what family therapists and researchers know about healthy family dynamics.

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras, and I'm here to help you and your family relationships in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting young kids.

In this episode, I'll:

We can't heal something that we aren't aware of- it's very helpful to take pride in our relationship strengths and identify growth areas that we can work on- for our sake's and our children's sakes. 

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*