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- Nurturing Fertility Beyond the Science of Conception
Fertility. It can be so heartbreakingly elusive for some, yet so effortless for others. We are here to support you wherever you are in your fertility journey.
In this episode, we'll explore the emotional, bodily and spiritual aspects of fertility and how they're all connected. We'll also discuss enjoyable - not stressful - ways to help women and their partners become parents.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- how fertility is affected by mind, body, emotions, spirituality
- exploring the challenges around conception
- the importance of relaxation and igniting passion (including tips on how to achieve this)
- warming the womb - what that is and how to do it
- yoni steaming - what it is and how to do it
- envisioning what it'll feel like to be pregnant and how life will be once a baby arrives - exploring visioning both the fun and not fun parts
- recapping our top 5 tips for fertility
Resources:
- we created a fertility ritual - be the first to dive into it
- Ayurveda
- Yoni Steaming
- our podcast episode on Body Image during pregnancy
- our podcast episode of Birth Preferences and when pregnancy and birth don't go to plan
- PODCAST EPISODE COMING SOON: Yoni Steaming
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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33 min - Unleashing the Power of Your Postpartum Body: Embracing Softness & Strength
Oh hey sexy mama! 😉 Yes - that's right... we are looking at YOU.
Even if you haven't given birth yet there is no doubt that postpartum body image is A THING. There is so many mixed (and usually non-supportive) messages we receive about our bodies post birth. Once you have given birth it is so important to really love our bodies - wherever they are at. Your body has done incredible things (and continues to do incredible things as you support your baby).
While developing this love relationship with our bodies can feel difficult there are lots of simple reminders or little practices that can help.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- societal pressures of body image postpartum (especially compared to pregnancy)
- realistic approaches to losing weight postpartum
- Chinese medicine in relation to body image postpartum
- doing the month/first 40 days info - and this book is also a great book related to that
- diastisis rectus - link
- belly binding - future podcast episode coming on this soon!
- our pregnancy body image podcast
- tips for embracing softness
- how stressing over weight and body image postpartum takes away from your resources (sleep, mental wellness, etc.) in the first two years postpartum
- developing a new relationship with your body
- body autonomy and navigating the ups and downs with that postpartum (even if you are not breast or chest feeding)
- let's collectively post more post-birth body realities on social media (soft bodies, etc.) - this account is a great one for inspiration
- how to allow and ask for your partner to support you in feeling good in your body - this episode on massage and touch is a good one to re-visit
- postpartum Ayurvedic treatment
- postpartum womb massage
- wearing corsets after 9 months - also do things that make you feel sexy!
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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30 min - Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep
Sleep as a parent is a VERY hot topic. For both child and parents alike. Often the the common advice of "sleep when the baby (or kid) sleeps" can feel triggering. In the chaotic world of parenthood, that advice often seems impractical.
In this episode, we discuss not only why resting is important but how to approach and look at resting as a parent in practical ways. We also cover how to tune-in and listen to when your body is signaling to you it wants some extra rest before you hit complete burnout.
We see you. We see the challenges you all face when trying to prioritize rest. Our hope is the tips we share today inspire some new ideas on how you can recharge a little more when your body needs it.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- resting vs. sleep - the difference and why both are important
- Chinese medical philosophy behind lying down and resting - helping the liver
- finding what helps relax you - everyone is different
- strategies to try: drink water, maybe with salt, fresh air, water therapy, set a timer and take 15-20 min naps
- getting help: mother's helpers, friends helping each other (laundry folding party!)
- the temporary nature of new parent sleep deprivation
- consider work flexibility and ask it of your friends too
- how to use intentions to supercharge rest
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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39 min - Body Morphing and Body Love During Pregnancy (*UPDATED*)
Fun stuff today! Body image! We know, we know - not really always so fun. But we promise this episode delivers some heartfelt reflections around the subject. We live in a world where body image is a real thing. Some of us may struggle with it more than others - but the fact is most women will experience some body image related thoughts at some point in their pregnancy and beyond. Knowing this and being open to explore this and relate to it in a new way can create a huge change in your overall experience into and through motherhood.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- our own experiences and stories around body image during pregnancy
- the reality of bodies during pregnancy vs. perfect images society reflects to us
- the incredible magical changes your body does to create and make room for a baby
- why it helps to honor an embrace the supple and soft phase
- allowing yourself permission and awareness that your body will be changing and different for a couple years
- turning into uncomfortable parts of body image and finding tools to infuse love
- how your relation to body image in pregnancy will help in the longer haul with birth and postpartum
- energetics of our thoughts about our body and how this can reflect in real time
- how touch can help with body image
- how to deal with body image when you physically are not feeling good in your body (hello final weeks of pregnancy)
- building a relationship with your body (it really wants to be your best friend even when it is throwing a tantrum)
Resources:
- Life Changing Loaf of Bread
- quick video of how a body changes during pregnancy
- COMING SOON: episode on body image postpartum
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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34 min - Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood
We always say with each birth comes a transformation in self. A part of this transformation can mean a shift in the friends and community we are connected to. For many, finding mama friends can be a deep desire and also a struggle at times.
In this episode we explore different ways to approach building a solid base of friends and community at the different stages of your journey as a parent. We share our experiences, stories, tips and more.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- where we found our friends as moms and ideas on where you can find yours too
- integration of friends that don't have kids yet
- being the first friend with a baby and letting old friendships evolve or letting go with ease
- why it is important to talk to the lone wolf dads too
- what you can do to help build your mama circle and community
Resources:
- Peanut App an for mothers to help find other mothers
- La Leche League - Support for breastfeeding families
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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22 min - How To Alchemize Unsolicited Advice
We all know how hard it is to get advice from someone (or lots of people) when really we just need to be supported in other ways. Being in this situation through a conception, pregnancy or parenting journey can fell 10 times harder and also be 10 times more triggering. Unsolicited advice is unavoidable, but can be greatly reduced and easier to navigate if we can set boundaries, trust our intuition and learn to not take it all in. This convo dives deeper into the topic and gives some practical tips and tools for those moments where you find yourself on the receiving end of advice may or may not have asked for.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- practicing communicating boundaries
- honoring our feelings and body and trusting our intuition
- examples of unsolicited advice
- coming up with your phrase to respond to unsolicited advice and practicing them
- how we are more tender to words in our postpartum phase
- writing down what triggers you so you can see patterns and
- find tools to help support your boundaries in specific areas
knowing that you can take or leave any advice you get - use what feels good and works for you- tips for advice from medical professionals
- handling advice from online and virtual spaces
- picking your top ‘go-to’ people for who you trust or will go to for advice
- tips for giving advice to a person on their parenting journey
Some quick example phrases for unsolicited advice:
- Thank you, but I’ve got this.
- I appreciate how much you care, but this is what works best for us.
- Thanks for your advice. I’ll give it some thought.
- When in doubt — change the subject :)
Resources:
- future episode on unsolicited touch (to be released soon)
- Indie Birth
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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30 min - Solstice Gratitude, Love and Magic
We're coming to you today with a little solstice love and magic. Short and sweet we are here to extend our gratitude for YOU (yes, you reading this and listening to our show). Thank you for your support and being a part of this community. We are excited to continue to expand in the coming years.
The biggest gift we could get is for you to continue to share this show with others you know that could benefit from it. Post it in a group you are in. Take a screenshot and share it on those social stories. Whatever sharing means to you it is truly a gift to us.
Oh and if you want to see Amanda in her fun pre-solstice outfit you can catch a glimpse here.
Also we want to hear from you! What questions to you have? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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12 min - What's in a Name & How Names Find Us
Today we dive into the oh-so delightful world of names. The inspiration for this convo came out of our own stories around naming our kiddos and ended up expanding into so many other interesting aspects around names and naming in general.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- how we chose our children’s names
- having a different last name as your child
- the lesser known fact that you DON’T need to name your child immediately after birth (even in a hospital)
- kids changing and ‘trying on names’ as they get older
- the sound/frequency of names
Resources:
- six healing sounds of Chinese medicine
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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32 min - Sacred Magic of Slowing Down
Friendly reminder: It's ok to slow down.
In this episode we explore the importance of slowing down and the huge impact it has on any phase of life but especially on the motherhood journey. Slowing down is a simple act, yet so hard to do. It's also a super magical practice that can can create huge (often unexpected) differences in our life.
Some things we cover in this episode:
- what slowing down means to us
- how and why slowing down is important in any phase of your journey (from conception into years after birth)
- how to transition between slow pace life and slowing down and our modern fast paced world
- the impacts of slowing down on your own healing, self-care, and connection to baby and others
- being intentional of what you let INTO your life (from media to people you are around) as a practice to slow down
- the pace of babies vs. children vs. adults
- the weird magic of slowing down to actually speed things up and create MORE in the long run
- how slowing down can help you conceive/manifest (a baby or anything in life)
- going slow as a ritual AND the flip side of using small rituals to slow down
Resources:
- setting intentions is a great practice for slowing down and grounding into the moment. You can grab a guided workbook and meditation for intention setting on our site: www.justthis.site
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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35 min - Why Midwives Matter (in hospitals, birth centers, homes and more)
Today we expand on our Doulas vs. Midwives episode and do a deep dive into the world of midwives. We talk about the differences between hospital, birth center and home birth midwives as well as why we really encourage all birthing parents to connect with a midwife regardless of birthing location.
Some topics we cover in this episode:
- difference between home birth midwife, hospital midwifes, birth center midwifes and OBs
- state regulations and midwifery
- difference between 'high risk' and state regulations
- how to find the best midwife for your needs
- why what we are exposed to as far as birth and breastfeed stories, videos, etc.
Resources:
- EPISODE 14: "Midwifes and Doulas: what's the difference and why we recommend having both"
- EPISODE 2: "Birth Preferences, Birth Realities and Leaning Into the Mystery"
- EPISODE 12: "All Things Breastfeeding in First Weeks Post Birth: the realities, struggles, tips and more"
- Indie Birth and their network
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
Looking for more? Head over to www.justthis.site where you’ll find additional resources, ways to join the conversation and more goodies.
We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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About JUST BE
From the publisher's feed
A podcast around navigating the journey into parenthood with conversations that go deeper than the highlight reel. Each episode peels back the layers of becoming and being a parent to explore what…
lives underneath: your body, your relationships, your identity alongside the beauty, the challenges, the intimacy, the transformation and all thats in between. Equal parts grounded and mystical, this podcast is a place to feel less alone and more connected to yourself and your life.