Mommyhood Unscripted

Everyone knows c-sections leave a physical scar, but have you heard about the emotional scars they can also leave behind? Nicole caught up with Kristen Kjerulff, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences and obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State College of Medicine, who has been researching this topic in depth. She breaks down her findings, which include why a significant number of moms who undergo a c-section feel shame and disappointment. Dr. Kjerulff also shares some other information involving the impact c-sections can have on fertility and libido.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Kristen Kjerulff, Ph.D

Contact expert: [email protected]

Post-partum resources: https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/

https://resolve.org/get-help/find-a-support-group/

Gender bias is everywhere, including in our parenting--and chances are you don't even realize it! So, how does a world of gender stereotypes impact children over time? In this eye-opening episode, Nicole chats with lawyer and gender equity expert, Catherine Bailey. She founded "Think or Blue", which is comprised of a community of parents, teachers, and family who strive to raise and educate children free from gender stereotypes. Catherine walks us through some of the common yet hidden gender biases that have snuck their way into our daily lives. She also provides parents with some simple tips, so they can help their children embrace who they truly are.

Before Catherine started "Think or Blue", she was instrumental in passing policies that support work and family--such as pay equity and paid family and medical leave in her home state of Connecticut. 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Catherine Bailey

https://thinkorblue.com/

Instagram: @thinkorblue

Let's face it: once children come into the picture, relationships change -- including your relationship with your partner. Now that you're responsible for another life (or lives), you and your partner have to take a backseat. But just because you’re parents doesn't mean you should throw in the towel when it comes to working on your relationship. Dr. Patty Ann Tublin has an honest talk with Nicole about the best ways to balance parenthood and "couplehood", how to foster your relationship, the red flags you should be on the lookout for and how to stay true to yourself.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Dr. Patty Ann Tublin

https://drpattyann.com/

Instagram: @dr_patty_ann

Have you ever had the gut feeling something wasn’t right, but couldn’t explain why? Or have you known something with absolute certainty, but couldn't tell someone how? That’s your intuition talking -- and one of the most powerful intuitions of all is believed to be mother’s intuition. In this episode, Nicole talks with Jen Weigel who is an award-winning broadcast journalist and author of four books, including: "Stay Tuned" and "I'm Spiritual, Dammit!". They share some unexplainable accounts from their own lives, and Jen shares some tools to help you trust your instinct.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Jen Weigel

http://www.jenweigel.com/

Instagram: @jenweigel

With 2 MILLION followers on her Instagram account, "Kids Eat in Color", Jennifer Anderson is a fan favorite amongst parents on social media. The pediatric dietician founded her public health company out of frustration over her own child's picky eating habits -- which makes us love her even more for her honesty and relatable content. In this episode, Nicole Nalepa picks this guru's brain and addresses all of your concerns regarding how to get your kids to eat better.  Enjoy (and here's to hoping your child won't ask for mac and cheese every night for dinner)! 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest:  Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN

https://www.kidseatincolor.com/

Instagram: @kidseatincolor

Once upon a time, it was much easier to feed ourselves sans kids. But the struggle is REAL when it comes to food now that you're a parent. You may find yourself pressed for time, skipping meals, reaching for something fast and convenient, or maybe you absolutely loathe cooking. Thankfully, Nicole Nalepa is chatting with certified nutritionist and mom, Kara Pachniuk. She is going to "set the table" for us with some helpful tips and tricks, which we can all eat up!

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest:  Kara Pachniuk MS, CNS

https://www.nourishandnoshct.com/

Instagram: @nourishnoshct

Part of life is learning how to handle crap and teaching your child to do the same – in the form of flushing it down the toilet. Nicole Nalepa is talking to internationally renowned potty-training expert and author of the books, “Oh Crap! Potty Training” and “Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler”, Jamie Glowacki.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest:  Jamie Glowacki

https://www.jamieglowacki.com/

You can also follow Jamie on Instagram: @jamie.glowacki

Regardless of your opinions over what we've endured during the pandemic, one thing we can all agree on is the fact that it has had a profound impact on parents. Nicole Nalepa chats with award-winning journalist Katherine Goldstein who specializes on social and economic issues facing moms. She’ll focus on the fallout mothers have been facing both at-home and at the workplace, explore the real challenges, discuss who's hurting the most -- and how we can help each other out.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest:  Katherine Goldstein 

Katherine now writes a weekly newsletter about the forces that shape family life in America, filled with reporting and storytelling: thedoubleshift.com/newsletter.  She also just  relaunched The Double Shift member community, which is a social change laboratory for moms: thedoubleshift.com/join.

You can also follow Katherine on Twitter: @kgeee

Motherhood is magnificent, messy -- and unfortunately doesn't come with a script to follow. Join TV News Anchor, Nicole Nalepa as she takes you along for the ride! She created this safe space for women of all ages back in 2020.  Now she's taking her conversations to the podcast world -- covering some of the biggest topics and least discussed issues surrounding motherhood.