Dear Doula

Brandi sits with award winning Journalist Jo Ling Kent to discuss how good parents raise good humans in an internet driven world. From cancel culture, to racism, and learning to keep connections with people who have differences, this feel good conversation is a reminder of what our job as parents really is. If you are looking for a little compassion, truth telling, and learning to lead with love, you don't want to miss this episode.

Jo Ling Kent is an award-winning tv journalist and anchor. She was most recently the business and tech correspondent at NBC News, appearing on the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and MSNBC.

At NBC since 2016, Kent covered a wide range of stories from the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic to the baby formula shortage crisis to protests in Seattle following the death of George Floyd. She led NBC News' investigations into Amazon and Facebook and interviewed the CEOs of Twitter, Reddit, Etsy and eBay. Kent has sat down with whistleblowers from Facebook and Google, and questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the halls of Congress. Her reporting has won an Edward R. Murrow Award and earned an Emmy nomination.

Previously, Kent was a reporter and podcast host at Fox Business Network and an investigative reporter at NBC Connecticut (WVIT), where she was a member of the team awarded a Peabody for coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting.

Kent has two master's degrees in international affairs from the London School of Economics and Peking University, along with a BA from Rice University. She's from Minnesota, fluent in Mandarin and serves on the board of Libraries Without Borders US. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her family and is an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association. You can follow Jo Ling Kent on her Instagram or Twitter account.

You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to [email protected]. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!

If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to [email protected].

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One of the most exciting things about becoming a new parent is exploring all of the new gadgets and gear that is available. Brandi sits with guest and gear expert Eli Gurock who is the owner of Magic Beans, a baby and kids boutique based in Boston. Not sure which car seat to buy? Trying to figure out the best stroller for a family that travels a lot? We cover questions like this and more. Check out this episode and have your laptop open and ready to shop!

If you want to connect with Eli Gurock who owns Magic Beans with his wife you can reach him on his extensive YouTube library of videos or at their online shop:

• https://www.youtube.com/user/MagicBeansVideos
• https://www.mbeans.com/

You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to [email protected]. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!

If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to [email protected].

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Brandi sits with author and postpartum expert Heng Ou as she shares insights to her best selling book The First 40 days, and her current book Nine Golden Months. We learn about how her Chinese heritage and lineage of healers helped her to define a new fervor for nurturing ourselves in all phases of motherhood. Don't miss this episode.

Guest Links:

• www.MotherBees.com
• https://www.instagram.com/motherbees/
• https://www.facebook.com/motherbees

You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to [email protected]. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!

If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to [email protected].

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Brandi sits with pediatrician Dr. Anastasia Williams to have a balanced conversation about vaccines. Dr. Williams shares lots of information that might surprise even the most knowledgeable parents. Do our kids really need all of the current vaccinations? Is it safe to give a small infant so many vaccinations at once? Our expert guest answers so many questions like this and more. This is an episode that every parent should tune in to.

Guest Links:

• www.pediatricsvip.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077989434051

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If you have had a child within the last five years you undoubtedly have heard about tongue ties. In this episode Brandi sits with Drs Jessica Choi and Christine Nguyen to go on a deep dive into all things tongue ties. When you should be assessed? What to do if your tongue tie re-attaches, and who to consult with if you think your baby or toddler needs an assessment. We answer questions like all of this and more during this informative episode. You don't want to miss it!

You can connect with Dr. Jessica at her California based clinic San Marino Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Christine Nguyen can be contacted via her practice The Center for Infant Tethered Oral Ties.

You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to [email protected]. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!

If you are looking for support with your children, you can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a parenting or baby specialist.

If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to [email protected].

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Unexpected news happens often during pregnancy and during the birthing process. When parents think about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) we often associate that experience with premature babies or parents having multiples. During this episode we talk with Micha Clark, a neonatal therapist and parent coach, about what this process really looks like and how parents experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or admittance to the NICU can make this an easier transition for themselves and their babies. Micha also shares the tips she's learned from years of consulting in the NICU that will help you get your baby out of the NICU faster and adjust better during and after a NICU stay.

Micha Clark has a heart for families in crisis. Her passion lies in educating families, so they feel whole as a family unit. She does this through teaching neuro-protective, developmentally appropriate, family-centered care. She's a wife and a mom to a NICU graduate, who is now in college; so she and her husband are empty-nesters.She has a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. Licensed and board certified in Speech-Language Pathology and has practiced for 23 years.She is a neonatal therapist and holds a Parent Coaching certification through the New Baby School. In her spare time, she loves to garden and can't get enough of Broadway shows. Connect with Micha on her website or follow her on social media.

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One of Brandi's favorite things about being a doula is what she's learned about family, culture, and traditions from working with thousands of families in over two decades. In this episode Brandi shares postpartum tips, teething hacks, and a few natural remedies she's perfected over the years. If you ever wanted to have a "pick my brain" session with Brandi Jordan this is your chance.

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Nothing can derail a morning routine faster than a toddler who decides they are refusing to put on shoes. Fall is the time where many parents are acclimating to new transitions like daycare, preschool, or starting back to work after maternity leave. Brandi shares tips on making these transitions easier not only for your child, but also for yourself. If you are preparing to make changes with your child in the near future, or want to get better at doing them, join the conversation for this must listen episode.

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Children tend to see the world very differently from adults. They see differences and don't automatically see them as good, or bad. Yet, at some point we all unfortunately learned in our own ways to label, to categorize, and put people in boxes. In this episode Brandi sits with author and spiritual thought leader Monica Berg about her new book The Gift of Being Different, which she co-wrote with her young daughter Abigail. Monica shares her journey and insight as a mother of four children, one of which has special needs. She addresses the feelings and grief that should be validated in mothers who are raising children with special needs, and how much she learned about herself in the journey. If you are looking for ways to increase your compassion, connection, and overall empathy for others, but more importantly teach it to your children... don't miss this conversation.

If you want to learn more about author Monica Berg visit her website here. You can purchase her latest book The Gift of Being Different now! You can also connect with Monica on Instagram for more tips on parenting and access to her work as a spiritual thought leader.

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Postpartum mood disorders are at an all time high for parents across the United States. Despite this fact the issue is still one that isn't spoken about enough. Many mothers struggle with feelings of shame and isolation because they think they are the only ones experiencing the pain of a postpartum mood disorder diagnosis. In this episode Brandi speaks with mother and therapist Alyson Hempsey about her own experience with postpartum mood disorders and the system she has developed to help all mothers alleviate the stress of these diagnoses and maybe even help prevent them altogether

Alyson is a mama, psychotherapist, and coach who helps mamas feel like themselves again using her proprietary "eMBRACe" model - a holistic framework to help mamas thrive in motherhood. She also co-hosts the motherhood podcast, "No Mama Left Behind," with Dr. Marcy Crouch. You can connect with Alyson on Instagram, Facebook, or visit her website here.

If you or someone you know is having a psychiatric emergency, contact 911 or your trusted personal physician.

If you are someone who is struggling with postpartum depression or are looking for resources, visit Postpartum International here.

And if you'd like to take the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression assessment, visit their website here.

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