Finding Your Village

Thank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting compassionate boundaries in the early days of parenting. My guests for this episode are Tina Hallock and Serena Ward. They are both mothers and together they host the No Need to Explain podcast and they call themselves the Mental Health Mamas. 

Setting boundaries is such an important topic, so I really think this episode will have a lot to offer many people. Thank you for listening.

In today’s episode we are discussed: 

• What compassion resilience is
• What compassion fatigue is
• How to set compassionate boundaries
• Why boundaries are so important
• Our favorite Brene Brown books :)

How to get in touch with Tina and Serena:

• No Need to Explain podcast
• Website
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

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Thank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their aim is to empower marrieds to enjoy marriage one convo at a time!”

In today’s episode we are discussed: 

• Setting expectations in your relationship when expecting a new baby
• Intentionally working on your relationship when you have an infant
• Tactics that parents can take to “fight for each other” during the often stressful season of becoming new parents
• Handling moments when you disagree on how to parent in a specific situation
• What to do when you reach an impasse with your partner
  • reminding each other than you’re on the same team when you are in conflict
  • Take a pause
  • Listening to each other and letting the other person know that you hear them
  • Giving yourself grace and a break

How to get in touch with Damon and KaToya:

• Podcast
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• NEW: $29 Birth Class
• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Finding Your Village podcast!

Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are discussing how a difficult birth can impact breastfeeding and my guest to talk about this is Katie James. Katie James is a registered Midwife and Lactation consultant. She has worked for the last 20+ years in clinical practice and education in the UK, Australia, and of course now virtually all over the globe, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her passion lies in education, whether of women, their families, or student midwives and birth workers. Her specialty lies in the field of lactation and the postpartum period, as well as supporting young teenage pregnant women, women with alcohol , drug, and/or mental health issues during pregnancy. She currently produces and hosts the podcast The Midwives Cauldron with her co-host and old friend Dr Rachel Reed.

In today’s episode we are discussed: 

• How difficult or traumatic births may impact breastfeeding
• Triple feeding
• If you are experiencing any issues with breastfeeding, please seek out a lactation consultant
• “Put the baby in the kitchen” - Skin to skin contact is so important for newborns!

How to get in touch with Katie: 

• The Midwife’s Cauldron Podcast
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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I am taking a break for 2 weeks and I will be back with Season 5 on July 10

Please take good care of yourself and be safe. 

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Thank you so much for listening to today’s show and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Today’s episode is very special to me personally, we are going to be talking about the international event that Postpartum Support International runs each year called Climb out of the Darkness. The event is happening all over the world and in most states, including Georgia, this coming Saturday, June 25th 2022. To talk about this event and the Georgia Chapter of PSI, I have invited my friend and fellow board member, Shontel Cargill to come on as a guest. Shontel is the President of PSI-GA, a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health and the Regional Clinic Director, Thriveworks. Shontel has a lifelong commitment of being a catalyst for change in maternal mental health as a survivor, advocate, and perinatal mental health professional. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• PSI-GA
• The Climb Out of the Darkness event
• Common types of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS)
  • like Postpartum Depression
  • and less common types like Postpartum PTSD or Prenatal Depression
• Resources that are available to parents through PSI
• How to donate to PSI-GA
• Help for Dads

How to follow Shontel and PSI-GA:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are talking about what it is like to give birth in a free standing birth center. I interviewed Vanessa Treaster, a midwife at the Atlanta Birth Center. Vanessa is a mom of two in addition to being a midwife. I had my second baby at the Atlanta Birth Center, which I have talked about a lot in previous episodes. In this episode, Vanessa talks about how free standing birth centers differ from hospital maternity units and I add a little bit about my experience as a patient at a birth center. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode we discuss:

• Wwhat is the typical prenatal appointment structure like at a birth center 
• How is this different from a typical OBGYN 
  • group classes
  • nutrition review 
• What typically happens when a birthing person goes into labor 
• Wwho is typically in attendance at the birth
• How are birth center births different than hospital births
• Why Vanessa loves being a birth center midwife

Where to find Vanessa:  

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok

Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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In today’s episode, we are discussing what it means to discipline your toddler and how young you can start. My guest to talk about this is Ann Kaplan, who is a mom of 4, a parent coach and she has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills AND effective discipline that empowers children while improving behavior.

In this episode we discuss: 

• What is discipline exactly?
• When can you start this with toddlers

How to get in touch with Ann:

• Website
• Getting Kids to Listen The First Time
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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In today’s episode, we are discussing being mentally healthy as a new parent. My guest to talk about this is Dr. John Delony, who is a mental health expert with two PhDs in Counselor Education and Supervision, and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness.

In this episode we discuss: 

• The importance of community
• Processing your experiences in life and then taking the next right step
• Where and how to find people to include in your community during the early days of parenting

Where to find John

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube 

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to set yourself up for success when preparing to breastfeed, especially in light of the current formula shortage. Now, this episode is geared towards people who want to breastfeed, have the ability to and have a desire to. And I'm holding space for all of the moms out there that cannot breastfeed or choose not to breastfeed and are going to be relying on formula. This episode is not to make you feel like you should be breastfeeding. So, I just wanted to be very, very clear about that. This is really just to help those moms that are expecting right now that are thinking I wanted to breastfeed before and now the pressure is on what if it doesn't go well? Here are some tips and resources to help support you in your breastfeeding and postpartum journey. And my guest today talking about this subject with me is Melissa Wirt. She is a mom of six She is also the founder of Latched Mama which is a company that makes clothing for nursing parents. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode we discuss:

• We have a formula shortage in a country that is already not set up to support new parents
• Tips for moms preparing to breastfeed:
  • Advocate for yourself
  • Find resources
  • Take a breastfeeding class while you are pregnant
• Make a list of potential lactation consultants who can help you, here are some places to find one: 
  • https://uslca.org/resources/find-an-ibclc/ 
  • https://lactationnetwork.com/
  • https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/bfhelp-find/
  • https://nestcollaborative.com/breastfeeding-support
  • https://www.llli.org/get-help/
• When you have your baby, keep these things in mind:
  • Baby’s tummy is tiny
  • They need to feed often, but in small amounts
  • Breastfeeding is supply and demand, the more you stimulate the breast and empty the breast, the more milk you create
  • Bring them to the breast at least 8 times per day in a 24 hour period, 12 times is ideal
  • Do skin-to-skin with your baby as much as possible for at leas the first 6 weeks of baby’s life
• Keep in mind that this season when baby is feeding around the clock and when it is difficult…it is temporary, it won’t always be like this
• Keep in mind that you are doing a great job, whatever you choose! Nothing is black or white, you can change your mind at anytime and you don’t need to be a perfect parent, but instead be a good enough parent

Where to find Melissa: 

• Website
• Instagram

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok

Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are going to be talking about when to start saving for college. 

Brad Baldridge is a financial expert, College Funding Specialist and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress.

In this episode we discuss:

• when new parents should start putting money aside for their child’s education
• the tactics that parents can take to do this
• how higher education is changing
• the shifts we may see in the future when the next generation becomes college aged. 

How to get in touch with Brad

• Podcast
• Website

How to get in touch with me: 

• Get the Postpartum Online Class!
• Follow me on Instagram and on TikTok
• Find other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast

Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today!

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