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- Holiday Hot Takes
This week K&G are sharing their holiday hot takes on everything seasonal - debating on to have real or fake trees, to elf on a shelf or to not elf on a shelf, Christmas card faux pas, best Christmas movies of all time, when it's appropriate to bring a new partner to a holiday gathering and a whole lot more!
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup.
48 min - Tuning in to Intuition, Overcoming Overwhelm, and Leading a Purposeful Life with Ashley Gordon
This week Kacie and Gianna are back with former guest, Ashley Gordon. Previously on to discuss her IVF journey, Ashley is now sharing all about her business as a quantum healer and manifestation coach. What does that have to do with Mothering Up, you ask? Just about everything. Ashley shares how we can use our intuition as moms, expand our capacity (yes, it’s possible!), get outside of overwhelm and lead the lives we want to live.
We discuss:
How she got started in her business
Navigating imposter syndrome
Leaning in and listening to your intuition and why it’s so necessary when it comes to motherhood
The power in listening
Ways to better our relationship with ourselves and with others
How to recognize our deepest inner critic (the DIC in all of us)
Reframing overwhelm as moms
And more!
Connect with Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/thequantum.coach/
https://www.thequantum.coach/
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup.
27 min - Neurodevelopment and Brain Health: Dr. Sharon Stoll on Screen Time, Mom Guilt, and Postpartum Challenges
Kacie and Gianna are joined by board-certified neurologist Dr. Sharon Stoll to discuss neurodevelopment in children, the effects of screen time and contact sports, her experience with postpartum depression and advice for moms going through it and navigating mom guilt (and when sometimes it’s a good thing!). Dr. Stoll completed her fellowship training in Neuroimmunology at Yale School of Medicine, where she also served as an assistant professor for over 8 years. Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards and she is a well-known medical commentator for national news outlets such as ABC, CBS, and Fox News. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Stoll is a published author in numerous peer-reviewed journals, an internationally renowned speaker and a dedicated patient advocate.
Connect with Dr. Sharon Stoll:
www.instagram.com/DrSharonStoll
www.DrSharonStoll.com
www.twitter.com/DrSharonStoll
Stoll Medical Group
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
51 min - Holiday Gift Guide: Sharing the Most Meaningful, Magical, and Merry Gifts of 2023
In this episode we are sharing our favorite gifts for moms, dads, in-laws, grandparents, husbands, teenagers, and the person in your life who has everything. We’re breaking down the most magical, meaningful, and useful gifts this holiday season that your loved ones will be sure to remember for years to come - bonus, we’ve made the list and checked it twice so all you have to do is get to clicking!
Visit https://www.motheruppod.com/episode/giftguide for full show notes and links to all items mentioned in this episode.
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
52 min - Elevating Etiquette: Alison Cheperdak on Becoming More Confident, Poised, and Positively Impactful
This week we’re joined by Etiquette expert and founder of Elevate Etiquette, Alison Cheperdak. Elevate Etiquette is a distinguished consultancy that offers social, business, and dining etiquette courses as well as international protocol and event styling services. Alison seeks to uplift and empower others to become the most confident, poised, and positively impactful versions of themselves.
Alison’s passion for etiquette began more than a decade ago while planning her wedding. She had a number of wedding etiquette questions, so she purchased her first etiquette book. She’s since read countless books on etiquette, protocol, and emotional intelligence and graduated with merit from The English Manner and Beaumont Etiquette’s Train the Trainer Grade One and Grade Two Programs. Much of her perspective on etiquette and social graces is informed by her professional background in television news, law, politics, and nonprofit. She also learned a thing or two about competition and grace under pressure as a former competitive ice dancer. Above all, Alison seeks to encourage and equip others to become the kindest and most confident versions of themselves.
We discuss:
Wedding etiquette: registry, RSVP, and gifting
Why we all should be writing more thank you notes
The power of a personalized gift
Etiquette for hosts and being a gracious guest
How to identify priorities, communicate, and delegate tasks
Creating a fabulous experience for yourself and others
How kindness and emotional intelligence relate to etiquette
The role of etiquette in standing out professionally
Safe (and unsafe) conversation topics
And more
Mentioned in this episode:
Ode à la Rose - https://www.odealarose.com/
MJ Tablescapes - https://www.mjtablescapes.com/
Harbor Candy Shop - https://www.harborcandy.com/
Diptyque Paris - https://www.diptyqueparis.com/
Le Labo Fragrances - https://www.lelabofragrances.com/
Amy Vanderbilt Book of Etiquette
Connect with Alison Cheperdak:
www.instagram.com/elevateeitquette
www.elevateetiquette.com
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
55 min - Bringing Efficiency to Motherhood: Hacks for Happy and Healthy Parenting
This week on Mother Up, we’re breaking down all of our favorite parenting hacks - from organizing the home to organizing digital files, managing multiple schedules, and new ways to build yourself up when shopping postpartum instead of letting it bring you down! We’re exploring innovative ways to navigate the everyday challenges of early motherhood and find moments of joy and balance.
We discuss:
Our favorite postpartum items and how we use them uniquely
Practical tips for managing birthday party gifts (before it becomes a stressor)
A hack for maintaining self-confidence and body positivity after baby
The practicality and benefits of one-piece bathing suits
Maintaining cleanliness and reducing the spread of germs in the home
Travel and household organization
And more!
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup.
Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here:
57 min - Tech Health & Wellness: August Brice on EMF Sensitivity, Tech Toxins, and Mindful Tech Usage
This week we’re joined by Tech Wellness Advocate, August Brice. August began her tech wellness journey over 25 years ago after developing Electromagnetic Sensitivity (otherwise known as ES). ES led her to years of research and discovery, unlocking the key to health and wellness, safety and security. Feeling the negative effects that tech devices such as cell phones had on her and seeing the addiction in others led to her pursuing research on tech addiction and cyber-security issues with technology. The path culminated in a nice balanced ratio and respect for technology which we call the Tech Wellness Ways. As a Tech Wellness Advocate, August makes sure that others have the information they need to thrive in a world brimming with tech and create mindful and balanced relationships with technology.
We discuss:
August’s story and how she came to be a Tech Wellness Advocate
EMF and EMF sensitivity
The four levels of tech toxins
Baby monitors and EMFs
Technology and kids
The importance of having a “social media plan” as a family
Internet addiction and prevention
Incandescent versus LED lights
How our bio-individuality plays into EMF sensitivity
Being mindful when it comes to our digital practices
Connect with August:
https://www.instagram.com/techwellness/
https://techwellness.com/
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup.
Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here: https://glnk.io/5w2qk/motheruppod
1 hr 19 min - K&G Catch-Up: Halloween, Health, and the Path to Healing After Loss
Rounding out Pregnancy Loss & Awareness Month, Kacie and Gianna are discussing their Halloween plans, what they suspect will be some of the most popular costumes, Britney Spears’ new book, conspiracy theories, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and hot takes before highlighting their own stories of loss.
Be sure to let us know if you close your eyes at the dentist or not in our latest Instagram post (IYKYK)!
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We believe in the power of therapy!! Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by using the code MOTHERUP or signing up at this link: https://betterhelp.com/motherup.
Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP.
1 hr 7 min - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Ashley Gordon’s Path to Parenthood After Unexplained Infertility
Kacie and Gianna have the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Gordon who tells her journey through unexplained infertility and multiple rounds of IVF before welcoming a little boy. Using both the scientific tools and knowledge from doctors as well as opening her own spiritual toolbox, parenthood was a long time manifestation for Ashley but it wasn’t without heartache along the way.
The three discuss:
Ashley’s life pre-parenthood and the curveballs she was thrown as a teenager
What her IVF journey revealed to her that required healing
The difference between IUI and IVF
The worst parts of IVF (both mentally and physically) and the parts that aren’t so bad
Self-advocacy and its importance in fertility and working with healthcare providers
Utilizing plant medicine and spirituality
And more
Ashley takes us on a powerful journey through her three-year struggle with infertility and her ultimate triumph in becoming a mother. This episode is more than just a story of resilience and perseverance. It's a lesson in manifestation and the power of embracing both the light and darkness within ourselves.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hold On, Baby!: A Soulful Guide to Riding the Ups and Downs of Infertility and IVF
https://springfertility.com/
Connect with Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/thequantum.coach/
https://www.thequantum.coach/
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
Great offers for you from our sponsors:
Looking for something that makes life a WHOLE lot easier with the tap of a few buttons? YOHANA is it. We are happy to be a YOHANA ambassador and bring you a concierge service for families– think, planning meals and grocery lists, ordering birthday cakes, sourcing and sending gifts, finding qualified vendors in your area, etc.-- for one low price a month. Get your first month of services for just $49 (hello, no brainer!) when you use the code YOMOTHERUP. Check it out here: https://glnk.io/5w2qk/motheruppod
59 min - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Sara Walsh's Journey of Heartbreak, Hope and Healing
This week we’re joined by NFL Network reporter and mom to twins, Sara Walsh. After spending several years committed to growing her career, Sara and her husband were finally ready to jump into parenthood. The problem? Sadly, her pregnancies always ended in miscarriage. In this episode, we talk to Sara about her experience of loss over and over again and the darkness that came with it (she gets HONEST and we love it) as well as her decision to do IVF which resulted in twins.
Sara shares what she grieves from her last pregnancy, the paralyzing fear that comes with pregnancy after loss, how she was able to keep going, advice for anyone going through infertility or even just a rough time in life, balancing a career and motherhood (and grappling with loss while working) and a whole lot more.
Connect with Sara:
https://twitter.com/Sara_Walsh
https://www.instagram.com/sarawalsh10/
Connect with Kacie & Gianna:
www.motheruppod.com
www.instagram.com/motheruppod
https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod
View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com
1 hr 43 min
About Mother Up
From the publisher's feed
We’re Kacie and Gianna: gal pals, champagne lovers, and two moms who think motherhood is the most rewarding job we’ve ever had. But, man, were we not prepared for some of the fine print in the job description. Specifically, balancing being a mom and being YOU. It seems society only allows women to be sexy OR covered in spit-up. But WE want to be both. We want a connection with our children and partner that doesn’t come at the cost of the relationship with our own selves. We want to feel confident, beautiful, strong, vulnerable, nurturing, and bold.
The connections we’ve made through our careers in media and our propensity to being social butterflies and collecting friends wherever we go means we’ll bring you a wide range of guests that will add value to your physical, mental, and emotional toolbox.
We’re so glad you’re here. Now let’s Mother Up!
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