Guilt - specifically parent guilt - can be such a heavy emotion. In this episode, we acknowledge and sit with this uncomfortable emotion and look at the gifts we can receive from truly allowing and being with our guilt.

You'll hear some of our own experiences and examples of parent guilt as well as strategies we've used to cope with it. Let's celebrate that love is at the core of guilt, and we're all doing the best we can!

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The saying "as within, so without" is one that many people know. Today we flip that saying and look at how our home and surroundings can energetically impact our inner lives and how we can make simple adjustments to find more flow and balance. Tune into this inspiring chat with Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan, who has helped thousands of people change their life and through the practice of Feng Shui. We talk about how how to use and integrate this tool as a parent and how powerful it can be for children in our lives as well. Listen in to see how simple changes around your home can become life changing.

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In the last couple of years there have been lots of spaces and people emphasizing the 'being' before 'doing'. But what does this actually mean? How does it relate to parenthood or life with a newborn?

Jen and I have a casual convo about this topic inspired from her own personal life navigations. We touch on the doing/being balance both in parenthood and in life in general, give some examples and laugh about the paradox of 'doing' something to get to the 'being'.

As always thank you for BEING an amazing pod listener... enjoy this fun convo. 💬 🍵

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As parents (especially new ones) we are always trying to do what is best for our kiddos. Many of us have heard the term "breast is best" and know the many benefits of breastmilk.

However, what isn't promoted as much is the beauty and balance of the use of formula, donor milk or some other supplemental option as a tool that that can be incredibly beneficial. Jen and I want to start a new saying that came out of this conversation: "Fed with love."

We talk about how intention and love in whatever way you feed you kiddo is really what is best for everyone.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Some quick example phrases for unsolicited advice:

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