Mommyhood Unscripted

More and more females are being diagnosed with endometriosis, a disease which affects roughly 10% of reproductive age women and girls globally. It's often known as the "missed disease" due to its unknown cause and inconsistent diagnosis and management. Endometriosis can be extremely painful -- even leading to infertility -- which is why it's more important than ever that women are educated about this disease.

In this episode, Nicole chats with endometriosis patient, advocate, and award-winning public speaker Meghan Rothschild about her story. She offers up some powerful advice on what women may not know about it, and how they can become their best advocate when it comes to early diagnosis and effective treatment. 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Meghan Rothschild

https://www.meghanrothschild.com/
Instagram: @outwithmeghan

Did you know that since 2000, autism prevalence has gone up by over 400%? Today, 1 out of every 36 U.S. kids is diagnosed with autism.  Autism is found four times MORE often in boys than in girls -- with 1 out of every 23 boys diagnosed with it. But Nicole chats with one of the leading pioneers in the world of autism diagnosis and treatment -- Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh. She sheds some light on this alarming increase in diagnoses and also gives some great advice on how parents can support their children (from babies up to adults) and find that support within their own community.
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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

https://www.doreengranpeesheh.com/
Instagram: @askdrdoreen

Do you struggle with calming your crying baby down? Or what about those dreaded toddler tantrums? This episode is a quick and easy listen with all the answers you need to diffuse an otherwise emotional situation with your little one. Nicole chats with Dr. Harvey Karp who's known as the "baby whisperer"! He's an American Pediatrician, an author, a child development specialist, and creator of the SNOO--a smart sleeper. He's also one of America's most-read pediatricians! He's best known for his book, "The Happiest Baby on the Block" in which he detailed "the 5 S's"--a very popular technique he developed to soothe crying babies.
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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Dr. Harvey Karp

https://www.happiestbaby.com
Instagram: @happiest_baby

Are your children exceptionally sensitive to the feelings of individuals nearby? Do they seem to read others' emotions well -- to the point of becoming overwhelmed? It's possible they could be an empath. Nicole chats with medium, intuitive healer and empath, Heather Sprigg. She explains what an empath is, the signs that your child could be an empath, how to parent an empath, and ways you can help them protect themselves. 
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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Heather Sprigg

https://www.angelhealer111.com/

Nothing can prepare parents for the lack of sleep they will experience -- from the time their children are born until they are out on their own (and even then a lot of parents say they still don't sleep well). Sleep deprivation is unavoidable at times, but there are some things you can do to improve your quality of shuteye. Sleep expert Dr. Pedram Navab chats with Nicole about some sleep tips and tricks, and also explains why 'daylight saving' time is especially difficult on families. 


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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Dr. Pedram Navab DO, FAASM, ESQ.

There are two sides to every story, and this topic is no exception. The title of this episode is not meant to scare you, or make you feel guilty (parents have enough guilt)! But let's get real -- work is inevitable and it's something most of us have to do in order to survive and provide. Many parents spend hours upon hours at their jobs each week, so how does that come into play in the arena of parenting and your children's development? Nicole is trying to understand when (and under what conditions) can your job actually be a *good* thing and relate to *positive* developmental outcomes for your kiddos -- and under what conditions is it *not*. Researcher and Psychologist Maureen Perry-Jenkins has been studying this topic for 20+ years, and shares hers latest findings with Nicole in an engaging conversation parents of ALL ages should listen to.
 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Maureen Perry-Jenkins

https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/maureen-perry-jenkins

This episode is dedicated to breastfeeding and all the emotions, challenges and misconceptions that are tied to it. Nicole does a deep dive into some of the most-common questions, concerns, and fun (and funny) facts--you've probably never even heard of--with lactation consultant Lori Atkins of "Oh, Baby! Lactation". Lori has a lighthearted and comical way of delivering her "legendairy" info.  So, whether you're interested in breastfeeding, you've done it, you've tried it, or it's not for you -- this is an episode you're going to want to hear!

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Lori Atkins RN, IBCLC

http://www.ohbabylactation.com

Instagram: @ohbabylactationcare

Are you feeling overwhelmed as you try to balance your home life, your work life, life as a parent and life with your partner? There's a new time-and anxiety-saving system for parents who are feeling very unbalanced in their duties at home. Catherine Bailey of "Think or Blue" is back on "Mommyhood Unscripted" to talk about the "Fair Play" method with Nicole. She has some helpful tips that will help you rebalance your life and reclaim your time for self-care, friendships and creative fulfillment.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Catherine Bailey

http://www.thinkorblue.com

Instagram: @thinkorblue

Self-care. Two small words that carry so much weight. It's something that seems to dissipate the moment you become a parent. So, how do we attain it and reclaim it without feeling the guilt or the stress? Nicole chats with therapist, Sarah Baroud of "Practice Makes Present" who gives us all some positive insight into how one can start their new self-care journey. 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Sarah Baroud, LICSW  

www.sarahbaroudlicsw.com 

Instagram: @practicemakespresent

Has your child been badgering you for a cell phone? Or have you been considering getting one for them as they become more independent outside of the house? It’s a hot topic many parents seem unsure about — especially when it comes to what age is best and how to regulate screen time. 

Nicole chats with CNET’s Dan Ackerman, who also serves as CBS Mornings’ resident tech expert. He provides some great insight into what the “going age” is right now, some affordable options in terms of devices on the market, and what you can do to protect your child from the open waters of social media apps and the web.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Dan Ackerman

Instagram: @danack