40. Setting Boundaries, People Pleasing & Comparison (w/ Dr. Stephanie Lopez)

This week I have Mindset & Emotion Coach, Dr. Stephanie Lopez, on the podcast.We dive into some of the common struggles of Mamas such as overwhelm, anxiety, comparison and people pleasing. Stephanie uses facts to break down what is actually happening in our brains when we do these things and how to best support ourselves using those facts.

Stephanie brings such a unique and thoughtful perspective to this conversation today. I hope that you guys enjoy this episode as much as I did! You can find Stephanie on IG @best.self.mama and on the web https://www.brave-method.com

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Episode 39- Don't Suffer In Silence (w/ Jenn from Moms Maternal Health)

This week I have Jenn on the podcast to talk all about postpartum. Jenn shares her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety; how she didn't really recognize the warning signs, how she was surprised that it occurred later on in her postpartum experience, and more. We talk about ways that new moms could prepare for postpartum that aren't necessary covered in detail in typical birth prep courses or prenatal appointments. We also dive into the stigma around stay at home Moms and what the heck they do all day.

Jenn is in the midst of revamping her website but you can still check out her blog at www.momsmaternalhealth.com. I love this blog because she gives Moms the opportunity to share their own stories and experiences in postpartum. The hope that is other moms can connect and feel like they are not alone in their postpartum experiences. You can find Jenn on IG @momsmaternalhealth

You can find me on IG @caroline_prestano or on the web at www.presthelimit.com

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This week I have Stephanie LoPresti on the podcast. She is a Speech Language Pathologist that works with clients remotely as well as in person in the Denver, CO area.

We chat all about early language milestones and ways we can help our littles ones develop their language and express themselves, We also dive into early feeding, introducing solids & baby led weaning.

Stephanie is a wealth of knowledge and aims to educate and empower parents to take what they have learned from her and apply it with their kiddos on the daily. You can find her on IG @itsremotelyspeech or on the web www.itsremotelyspeech.com/privatespeechtherapy

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37. Preparing For Childbirth In Ways You May Not Expect (w/ Dr. Betsey, Yes Mama Co.)

This week I have Dr. Betsey of Yes Mama Co. on the podcast. We chat all about preparing for childbirth but in ways that are not traditionally discussed or shared with Moms. She talks about the power of mindset as well as having a supportive birth partner through the labor and delivery process.

Betsey talks about her course, The Push Lab, and the ways that it empowers women (and their partners!) to feel prepared for childbirth, educated about all realms of what is going on (we're talking the physiology of our bodies, options for pain management, as well as preparing for any type of birth).

For Moms and Moms To Be, I think that you will find this conversation enlightening and inspiring. I know that I personally felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders knowing that there are other ways to approach birth, more ways that I could be educated and additional approaches to pain management and experiencing birth .

And the best part, Betsey is offering you guys an exclusive discount off of The Push Lab- a virtual (pre-recorded) course giving you the tools to experience birth in a different way. She dives into transforming your birth plan, mindset, the pregnant body as well as labor itself (pushing and breathing correctly and confidently) Use the link below to access

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You can find Betsey on IG @drbetseypt https://instagram.com/drbetseypt

and on the web https://yesmamaco.com/

You can find me on IG @Caroline_prestano

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36. Let's Give The Pelvic Floor Some Love (not just kegels) with Dr. Aimee Bailey

This week I have Dr. Aimee Bailey on the podcast. Aimee is am Integrative Pelvic Health PT, a yoga instructor and a Health & Wellness Coach. She combines each of these areas in order to best support her clients during pregnancy and in postpartum.

We chat all about the pelvic floor (what it really is and why we should care), how and why we need to focus on it for recovery, as well as how a "Type A", on the go personality might be hurting your pelvic floor.

You can find Aimee on IG @the.pelvic.yogi as well as on the web http://www.thepelvicyogi.com She sees clients virtually and in person if you are local to the Nashville area!

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35. Holistic Health, Raising a Child With Special Needs & Self Care (w/Ali Bachand)

This week I have Ali Bachand on the podcast. She is THE sweetest human being and I think you all will agree after hearing today's episode. I connected with Ali on Instagram through the motherhood community and instantly could relate. Ali shares a lot about using food for fuel and to optimize our health. She also shares her experience with raising a child with Autism and prioritizing her family and her own self care.

Today we dive into what holistic health means for their family and how it has impacted their health. She shares about her advocacy for her daughter while also sharing the attention with their son. We talk about how she prioritizes her own self care in this busy life that she has.

You can find Ali on IG @themomma_bee

On FB- Ali Bachand

On email - [email protected]

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33. Giving Yourself Grace - What Does That Even Mean?

We hear that phrase SO often, but have we ever really taken the time to think about what it means? I know that I assumed that giving myself grace meant that I was a failure, I was giving up or that I was simply lazy; especially when it came to my postpartum experience.

In today's episode I get raw and real with you about my postpartum experience and the guilt I felt around it. I reflect on the self care I was implementing without even noticing and I touch on what I learned from that experience about grace and how I'm using it moving forward.

If today's episode resonated with you, I would love to hear from you! You can find me on IG @caroline_prestano . I would love to connect with you!

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Episode 33- Developmental Milestones- Should We Stress? (w/Dr. Brita DeStefano)

This week I have Dr. Brita on the podcast! She is a Pediatric Physical Therapist based out of Denver. Dr. Brita started her own practice when she realized, through her own parenting experiences, that there was so many unknowns when it came to the physical development of our little ones.

We chat about developmental milestones and what it means if you baby isn't reaching them at quite the pace the doctor would expect them to. We talk about tummy time- where did it come from and why does it matter? Towards the end we touch on all the baby gadgets (Brita calls them "containers") that are on the market and which of them she recommends adding to your registry.

This was such a great conversation. Selfishly, I took away SO much from this conversation to apply to life with my 4 month old daughter and I hope that you find the same. You can find Brita on IG @progressthroughplay where she shares tons of great, free resources. You can also visit her website https://www.ptpdenver.com to find freebies, PDF guides, as well as virtual and in person ways to work with her!

You can find me @Caroline_prestano or on the web www.presthelimit.com

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32. Don't Forget To Check In On Mama Too (w/Caroline Adams)

This week I have Licensed Professional Counselor, Caroline Adams, on the podcast. Caroline talks about her own personal experience with postpartum depression, the difference between anxiety and intuition, mom guilt, and so much more. As a newly postpartum Mom myself, this was like my own little therapy session! Sometimes, we just need someone to tell us that we are doing a good job, that it is OK to feel how we feel, and not feel judged.

You guys can find Caroline on IG @joy.inmotherhood. She shares a ton of valuable content on there all around mental health and the postpartum period.

You can find me @caroline_prestano or on the web at presthelimit.com

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31. Using Exercise to Your Advantage w/ Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Becca Donatell by Caroline Prestano