Mindful Motherhood

In today's episode I will lead you through a mindful reflection about childhood and have a conversation with Melisa Matthews about her journey through the childhood years of motherhood.

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**Melisa’s Resources: Subscription Box Company—www.eyeamkids.com; Mindful Motherhood Podcast!; Brene Brown [https://brenebrown.com/]; Support: “NOAH" National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation & “Thriving Blind”—www.kristinsmedley.com/thrive

In today's episode I will lead you through a mindful reflection about toddlerhood and have a conversation with Caitlin Reeb about her journey through the toddler years of motherhood.

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**Caitlin's Resources: Book--"No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.; Positive Affirmations Cards--https://etsy.me/37Ky8H7

In today’s episode I will lead you through a mindful reflection on the early years and have a conversation with Jordan Rife about her journey through the early years of motherhood.

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**Jordan's Resources: "Taking Cara Babies" [Newborn Class]; Book—“The Lazy Genius Way” by Kendra Adachi; Book—“You Are What You Love" by James Smith

In today’s episode I will lead you through a mindful reflection back to the womb and have a conversation with Brooke Thomas about pregnancy.

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**Brooke’s Resources: Book—“Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin; Song—“Into the Light” by Emorie.

In today's episode I will lead you through a technique called "Regulated-Self Affirmation," and share a bit about Mom-Brain and other Postpartum issues.

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*Disclaimer: If you are triggered by any of the content in this episode, I encourage you to reach out to a medical and/or mental health professional. If you do not have an established provider and need immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255.

**Resources: WebMD.com betterhelp.com. Postpartum Depression Statistics: Knowing The Numbers, Updated October, 21, 2020. Better Help Article Link: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/postpartum-depression-statistics-knowing-the-numbers/utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=82966718848&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlikcHRan0wNjzwFiXETxszf4MLNO9BQWINr32Qm-WQFIMmm5sEOTiDxoC3wgQAvD_BwE

In today’s episode I will teach a mindfulness technique called “Bi-Lateral Tapping” and have a conversation with Jaime Hughes about dealing with the effects of complex trauma [CPTSD] in motherhood.

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If you want to learn more about Jaime you can find her on Instagram @the.resilient.mother + @birchandolivephoto, or check out her website @ www.birchandolive.com.

*Jaime's Resources: "The Body Keeps The Score," By Vessel van der Kolk M.D.; Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Quiz

**Disclaimer: If you are triggered by any of the content in this episode, I encourage you to reach out to a medical and/or mental health professional. If you do not have an established provider and need immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255.

In today's episode I will lead you through a technique called "Protector Reflection," and share a little piece of my struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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*Disclaimer: If you are triggered by any of the content in this episode, I encourage you to reach out to a medical and/or mental health professional. If you do not have an established provider and need immediate assistance, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255.

**For more Mindful Motherhood content you can find me on Instagram @maggiemetz

In today’s episode I will lead you through a mindfulness exercise called "Solid Rock Imagery," and have a conversation with Jade Metz about transition in motherhood.

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*If you want to learn more about Jade you can find her on Facebook @Nathanandjade Metz.

In today’s episode I will lead you through a mindfulness exercise called “Time Reflection,” and share a bit about how the days can seem long, yet somehow the years feel short.

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*For more Mindful Motherhood content you can find me on Instagram @maggiemetz