The Messy Intersection

Expectations vs. Reality of New Motherhood with Meredith Redmon

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Today we're talking to Meredith Redmon, a former pediatric ICU nurse turned SAHM and author of the new book, "Dear Jesus, Send Coffee: Finding Joy in the Chaos of Early Motherhood." Meredith and Diana discuss:

  • Expectations of new motherhood and how we blame ourselves when things go off course
  • Navigating information on conceiving, birthing, breast and bottle feeding, sleep and feeding kids
  • Alexandra Sacks's concept of matrescence
  • How even the best laid plans to prevent picky eating often don't work out
  • Supporting your child's individuality with feeding
  • Pressures of perfect motherhood we pick up from social media (vs. reality)
  • Is it possible to prevent eating issues in your kids?
  • Meredith's story of recovering from an eating disorder and how it has shaped feeding her kids
  • Finding your own way in a sea of information about best parenting practices

    • More about Meredith: Instagram | Website

    Meredith's book, "Dear Jesus, Send Coffee" Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Follow Diana on Instagram: @anti.diet.kids

    Join the Raising Anti-Diet Kids Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/antidietkids)

    Anti-Diet 101 Resources:

    • Good Housekeeping's Anti-Diet Article Series
  • Christy Harrison's Book, "Anti-Diet" Amazon | Bookshop
  • Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Amazon | Bookshop

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