Have you had to give up something on your journey to motherhood? Sacrifice can be big or small.

In this episode we talk with Julia about her journey to motherhood. A journey that has given her the opportunity to make difficult decisions. We all have to make decisions along our journey; some of those are bigger than others. Julia's story walks us through the balance of personal and professional achievement which has led to the decision of sacrifice. 

Hang out with us while we talk about the act of giving something up on the journey to motherhood and how Julia focused on feeling good along the way. All in the name of becoming a mom. 

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What does it mean to do things that make us feel good? What makes you feel good? 

When I say feel good- I mean what brings you joy, makes you feel happy, or an ounce of positivity when things are not going your way. In this mini series we break that down by diving into a few of the things that make me feel good - such as getting my hair done, retail therapy, and music. Also, we will hear stories from a few women at different points on their motherhood journey and what has helped them feel good.

But first- hang out with me while I introduce this mini series, where the idea came from, and read a dear mom me letter. 

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Navigating the same journey doesn't always mean the same experience. So what does it mean?

In this episode I talk with Sylvester, my husband, about his experience with navigating the journey we have been on. Understanding what it has been like for him and how he has found balance through it all. Talking through what we do individually and together to feel good through the ups and downs. 

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New year, new me? Nope. Not here. 

In this episode we say goodbye and thank you to 2023 and hello, you’ve made it to 2024. 

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What did we hear from this first mini series? Where is Steph at in her motherhood journey?

In this episode answer all of that. Hang out with us as we break down what we heard in the first mini series, Finding Balance and what our host, Steph, took from the episodes. Also find out where Steph is at in her motherhood journey. 

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Is the idea of balance real or is it just a myth?

In this episode we talk to Jess and her time navigating through the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for her daughter. Motherhood is not just hard starting but throughout your entire journey life will throw you curveballs and it will not be easy. She brings up the question- is balance even real? And makes a pretty good argument. 

Hang out with us while we talk about navigating through very difficult times when life throws you curveballs and how Jessica approached the idea of balance.

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Interested in acupuncture? Don’t know where to start? 

In this episode I speak with Lori Sherlock who is nationally board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We speak about the benefits of acupuncture, what even is acupuncture and why we seem to see it on every fertility blog as something you “must do”. 

Hang out with us while we break down acupuncture and try to understand what value acupuncture brings to each individual. She talks about tips to get the most out of your sessions and a few other things she has learned through her own acupuncture and Chinese medicine journey.  Spoiler- feel your feelings all the way through.

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Have you struggled with or struggling with anxiety? 

In this episode we talk to Madie about her experience with anxiety and the influence it had on her journey to motherhood. She breaks down where some of her anxiety came from and what it has looked like for her to manage it and find her own balance. 

Hang out with us while we talk about how anxiety impacts relationships and major decisions, like becoming a mother. And how Madie uses tools like exercise, protecting her energy, and vocalizing what is going on in her head to help her find balance through her anxiety. 

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Do you think you cannot do yoga because you are not flexible enough? 

In this Episode we talk Erin Polley- mom, yoga teacher & host of Selfcare1000, to debunk that myth as we dive into the benefits of a yoga and meditation practice. Two key tools that we can use to help bring balance into our day to day. But those are not the only tools Erin discusses that are easy tools we can tap into quickly to help us step out of flight or fight and be more present. Erin’s motherhood journey is tightly aligned with her finding the power of yoga, meditation and self care. 

Hang out with us while we talk about the benefits of yoga, meditation and breathwork . And how Erin works with others daily and herself to use these tools to find balance and practice selfcare. 

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Struggling to find the tools to help you find balance through your fertility journey? 

In this episode we talk to Dani and unpack the many layers of an entire fertility journey and all of the tools it can take to help find balance through the ups and downs. The emphasis of this episode started with the concept of writing letters and how it can come full circle in helping through the postpartum piece of a motherhood journey. It quickly expanded to so much more. 

Hang out with us while we talk about the power of writing letters, leaning on support groups and how important setting boundaries can be. And how Dani found her balance to show up for herself and those around her during her fertility journey. 

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