Mama Knows Nada

From producing cabarets to making music, Meagan was always a performer. And becoming a mom changed her entertainment path. After trying mommy and me music classes, she stumbled upon Music Together after moving to Florida and she was hooked. It was the next level class based in research and child development. After a few years, she became the center director in Ponte Vedra, but it wasn't without hiccups. Her new role as mom had her thinking "babies are the worst," sparking her desire to pen a book capturing her struggle with postpartum depression and the transition into motherhood.  In this episode we discuss all these facets, highlighting the the Music Together Program, it's benefits and how thinking babies are the worst may just be the red flag you need for help. 

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Perhaps being aggressive isn't always the best thing. Our intense workout routines--and lifestyles--may be harming our muscles, ligaments and fascia more than we realize. So...WTF is fascia? I discuss this, plus how acupuncture and fascia treatments are essential to wellness and health with Sabrina Taj-Taj of Taj-Taj Acupuncture in St. Augustine, Florida. She shares the fundamentals of fascia, why seeing a trained acupuncturist is vital, and how fascia is linked to success in daily mobility.

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

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Because of her own trials and hurdles, Meagan began sharing her motherhood journey and people tuned in.  Other moms found solace in her honesty and Meagan shared options plus her own experience to support other moms with their own frustrations, becoming the ultimate hype-woman. What she has found is many mamas want the same things: to be heard and validated.  

In addition, her struggles led her to seek out more holistic ways to repair and heal her body during postpartum. This spawned a new baby, @tallowandhoney_ incredible handcrafted lotions, scrubs and skincare that heal from the inside out.  I

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Handling the invisible load. Multitasking. Juggling. To say motherhood is a balancing act is an understatement. As in many other families, the pandemic left a glaring mark on Shanna and the role she had in her nuclear unit. There was a shift in what she wanted and needed, both personally and professionally. Unable--and unwilling--to continue to carry the load, Shanna pivoted, becoming a life coach and ultimately being the catalyst for her own transformation.  In this podcast, we delve into her journey to becoming the founder of Maternal Grove, her life coaching business and highlight what many women wrestle with daily: finding a sense of balance between being present for the family and creating space for self.

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

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The loss of life is nothing short of devasting. It can't be fathomed nor surmised with words. Plainly put, there is a pain that is inexplicable. Pregnancy and infant loss is a focus of October Awareness and one I can't leave out. 

Rachelle was living the California Dream. Married in her earlyish 20s, she and her husband decided to wait to start their family. Yet, when they were ready, they faced the tough hurdle that maybe it wasn't meant to be. After two miscarriages (plus the loss of her father), Rachelle took some time to soul search. Once ready to attempt to grow her family again, she discovered a rare gene mutation (as well as sperm issues) were the probable cause of her pregnancy losses. But there was a silver lining, had had GOTTEN pregnant, and likely could again. What was also interesting, is the timing of these conceptions: when her--and her husband's--diet was clean, conception occurred. Delving deeper into research and doctor appointments, Rachelle discovered her MTHFR gene mutation had a low tolerance for any toxic influx. Now, Rachelle strives to live a toxin-free life and she courageously shares her journey to help other individuals get through in the devastation of loss, knowing there can be a rainbow on the other side or pain. This mind blowing story may be late, but definitively worth the wait and tech issues! Please pardon any hiccups or delays. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation discusses miscarriages and touches on suicide. 

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Many families struggle with conception. Often, these emotional times are left undiscussed and couples are left reeling with emotions, without answers...and without a child they so desperately desire. 

So I dig in. What can we do to promote our fertility? What impacts our ability to conceive? What misconceptions have we been told? Do we actually have any control?! These are the questions I tackle with Dr. Marc Sklar, fertility expert. He shares his own path to supporting families on their fertility journey and the array of factors that impact family planning success. With insights and real talk, this discussion busts myths, highlights issues faced by both men and women, as well as proactive choices individuals can make to increase their chances of conceiving. We also delve into a bit of my own fertility (PCOS) story.  

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

For many diagnosis, therapies are required. Parent's may not know where to turn or what to ask for when their has special needs. Brooks Rehabilitation has been serving the Northeast Florida region for 50 years and specializes in therapies not only for the differently abled population, but also any individual experiencing trauma and in need of rehab.   I discuss the variety of therapeutic offerings and programs hosted by Brooks Rehabilitation with Megan Hyman, Pediatric Community Program Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation. We also dive into the extracurricular opportunities and adult programs available, and how Brooks can be of service to your family, regardless of the therapy need.   Megan Hyman is a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years’ experience working in early intervention, outpatient, school-based, and community environments. After working with patients and families in skilled therapy, Megan discovered her passion for programmatic development. She saw the opportunity to bridge therapeutic services with community integration on a larger scale. She started the Pediatric Recreation Program in 2016, igniting her love for community collaboration, advocacy, and FUN! Junior Wheelchair basketball started in 2018 as a recreational sport, with 8 players. In 2019, the Brooks BullSharks registered with the NWBA in the Junior Prep division. In 2022, many of those original athletes competed in the Junior Varsity division, winning the National Wheelchair Basketball Varsity Invitational Championship.  [email protected] https://brooksrehab.org/services/pediatric-recreation/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookspediatricrecreation https://www.facebook.com/BrooksBullSharks  Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

In this part of our discussion, Jimmy dives deeper into his experience with Autism; from the diagnosis and what he recommends for other parents to do if they suspect their child may be on the spectrum. He details the importance of support groups and breaks down misconceptions from others as well as him own. We delve into proper terminology and how being just a LITTLE more inclusive goes an incredible distance. What's more, we chat about how millennials are changing the parenting game.  His openness is to support others and let them know the warning signs of ASD is the pinnacle of empathetic: he only wants to be helpful and make others aware. I can't thank Jimmy enough for sharing his #dadview.   

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This conversation was so, so beautiful, and I love getting the true dad view.  I was literally crying. Watching his wife become a mother, Jimmy shares his journey, heart and soul, all the joys and shock, beautiful and surprising.   

From his wife's postpartum struggles to his son's ASD diagnosis to looking for early warning signs in his daughter, Jimmy holds nothing back. What he wishes? Someone would have told him about ASD signs and things to watch for. Then, he would have know what to look for sooner. Jimmy also highlights the shifts his wife has had and what it's like to be the observing partner who wants to help and support.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Every parent needs a break and we all deserve a little treat from time to time. Yet, as parents, finding the time and resources can prove to be a dream.  Lindsay, a BCBA (Board certified Behavior Analyst) noticed a common theme with the families she worked with: caregivers never got a break. So, she decided to change this and offer a little self-care delivery. enter the pampered parent, a subscription box, with a very special twist. While BCBA's can work in numerous vertical's, Lindsay's specialty is supporting special needs families, where time and energy can be quite exhausted so her goal was to giver caregivers a sweet surprise every month. In the episode, Lindsay explains her role, how she came to BCBA and how her work inspired her unique subscription box.

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The Pampered Parent

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.