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All women have an innate desire to be mothers, and all are meant to be mothers in some capacity. All women are called to be spiritual mothers, even if that does not entail being a biological, adoptive, or foster mother. Sister Stephanie Baliga, the Running Nun, talks about her journey to becoming a nun and how every woman is meant to be a spiritual mother. She also discusses how every woman's spiritual journey is so unique to her and how has still continued to incorporate her passion, running, into her vocation. She chats about how hard it is, even as a nun and teacher, to stay present to small demanding children. And, she gets deep about why we as women are obsessed with perfection and the desire to be the "perfect" mom, plus so much more.

Ever wonder how military moms juggle motherhood with military life? Ali Denning chats about why she joined the military, how she handles having three children (plus, one on the way!) with a demanding job, the positives/negatives of military life, and how civilian moms can best support military moms.

Do you find yourself constantly Googling every parenting question? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information that is out there? Are you confused by all the conflicting opinions? Or, do you feel drained by endless comparison on social media?

If so, don't worry! You are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you. If you're a millennial facing these experiences, this is what Dr. Christine Sterling is calls the Millennial Parent Problem.

In this episode Dr. Sterling breaks down the four main elements of the Millennial Parent Problem. We also chat about practical steps to overcome it. And, we chat about how we can begin to feel more confident and more calm when it comes to parenting in the modern age.

You can learn more about Dr. Sterling at her Instagram @drsterlingobgyn.

What are developmentally appropriate expectations in children? Why do we expect children to act like adults when they are toddlers? Developmental psychologist Dr. Amber Morabito discusses ways our children communicate with us with their behavior, how can we better understand behavior as communication, how we can reframe the notion of the "strong willed child," how to install grit in our children, plus much more.

The Labor Nurse Mama is back to talk all things VBACs, C-Sections, and the fear of birth. Trish Ware, a labor and delivery nurse with over fifteen years of experience, talks about why some women end up with medically unnecessary c-sections, how c-sections are life-saving, myths about VBACs, how women can make the best choices to get the best shot at having a VBAC, how to be proud of their body and not feel like a failure no matter what kind of birth they have, and how to minimize fear in the labor and delivery room.

Yoga isn't just an exercise to do at a studio, it's something you can incorporate into your busy daily motherhood life. April Lovett of Unfold Yoga chats about how to the benefits of yoga and having a community, especially in the prenatal and postpartum period. She also talks about how incorporate breathing techniques, mantras, and small exercise throughout your day.

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Did you know that there is so much more to potty training than just not wearing a diaper? Quiara Smith, pediatric pelvic health occupational therapist, talks all things toilet training, including how can you teach your toddlers good bowel and bladder habits, what is the right age to potty train, what to do if your child struggles with constipation, what to do if your child have FOMO while playing and does not remember to use the restroom, how to get your child to feel the urge to pee and poo, plus so much more!

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Are you struggling to find the time to take a shower or other basic necessities while having young children? Are you having a hard time communicating with your spouse what kind of help you need from him, as well as actually getting that help? Licensed marriage and family therapist, Catherine O'Brien, chats about why self-care after baby is so important, how to make time for that self-care, how to better communicate with your spouse so that you can get that time, how to communicate effectively so that you and your spouse can work as a team, plus much more.

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Do you want to play with your baby or toddler in a way that promotes their development? Pediatric Physical Therapist Dr. Danielle PT, DTP chats about purposeful play—simple activities you can do with your baby/toddler for each age range. She also discusses the many ways you can have your baby do tummy time, ways to prevent improper development, how to practice gross motor skills to prepare for potty training, plus much more!

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Scientist and mom Margaret McEachran shares her postpartum story of being diagnosed with postpartum hypertension twice, after experiencing completely normal pregnancies. Most pregnant women are familiar with preeclampsia and monitored for it, but postpartum hypertension is not effectively monitored to the extent it needs to be in women's healthcare. We hope this episode raises awareness to this important aspect of women's healthcare.

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