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Why are we so disappointed when marriages and relationships admire fail? With Rachel Hollis' big divorce announcement last week, many women have been especially disappointed because she marketed herself as being transparent, authentic, and a relationship expert. On a more personal level, most of us are disappointed when relationships we admire in our personal lives fail as well. Tracy Dalgleish chats about why we are disappointed, para-social relationships, where to look for good relationship advice, and what outlook to have when holding relationships in admiration. She also provides some useful tips for having a healthy relationship.

Over the last couple of weeks, the topics of race and racism has filled the news, social media, and conversations. Many of these discussions have been political and heated, which others have focused on education. This episode with Ogechi Akalegbere, who is an educator in the areas of diversity and social justice, focuses on the educational side. How can we better educate ourselves and our children on race and racism? What sort of conversations and when should we begin to have talks about social justice? Ogechi brings her years of teaching experience, wisdom, and black heritage to share how to begin the educational journey.

• White Fragility
• The New Jim Crow
• Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race.
• The End of Policing (A book that discusses the increase in police rather than specialist use for social issues such as homelessness, mental health, and domestic violence)--might be great to read before your interview with the officer.

• Separate Is Never Equal (pre-K-5th grade) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/separate-is-never-equal-by-duncan-tonatiuh/
• Something Happened in our Town, A Children's Story about Racial Injustice (K-5th grade) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/something-happened-in-our-town-by-ann-hazzard/
• Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History https://www.amazon.com/Little-Leaders-History-Vashti-Harrison/dp/0316475114
• The ABCs of Diversity (elementary)- disclaimer: they do discuss gender identity in this book and I know some of your listeners may find an issue with this topic, but the book does a fantastic job of breaking down how to see diversity around you, even for parents. https://chalicepress.com/products/the-abcs-of-diversity-helping-kids-and-ourselves-embrace-our-differences

• https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-About-Racial-Bias.aspx (guide for parents about talking to children about racism)
• 13th Documentary on Netflix (for older teens and adults)
• Just Mercy (teens and adults)
• 1619 Podcast
• Intersectionality Matters Podcast

Did you know not every woman should do kegels? And, that kegels are not even the best exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor? Don't listen to anyone who tells you to "just do your kegels" without having you consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist. Dr. Betsey Caldwell returns to our pelvic floor mini-series to discuss why many women should not be doing kegels, and what exercises women should be doing instead.

• FREE HANDOUT ON FIVE STEPS TO A HEALTHY PELVIC FLOOR: See PDF Attachment at the "Episode Webpage" Link below
• SIGN UP FOR DR. BETSEY'S BIRTH CLASS, THE PUSH LAB USING THE PROMO CODE "MOTHERGOOD" FOR $20 OFF HERE

THIS EPISODE IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND DOES NOT FORM A DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANYTHING DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE.

Many women dream of starting a family with a man she loves, but that isn't the story for all women. And, that's ok. It's just as beautiful. Monica Aberle shares her journey of unexpected motherhood with an unplanned pregnancy in college, followed by an even more unexpected love story with a good friend.

Do you want to know how to eat a healthy diet throughout all stages of motherhood? Whether you have never been pregnant, are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or done having children, Cara Clark discusses the best nutrition for all women. Cara is a Certified Sports and Clinical Nutritionist specializing in weight loss, diabetes, prenatal, postpartum and sports nutrition. She received her bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University and is continuing her education for a master's degree in Health Science.

With a 'non-dieting' approach, she has helped clients manage weight, energy, performance, diabetes, thyroid related disease, allergies, eating disorders and more. Cara's passion for nutrition & wellness grew as she performed athletically at the collegiate level. With experience in the industry dating back since childhood, the goal is to expose as many people as possible to optimal health for elite performance. She is not only a professional, but a wife and a mother to four daughters, which makes her very sensitive to the needs of each individual client.

In the past few years, Cara has worked with celebrities including the OC housewives and Christina Haack from HGTV's Flip or Flop. She's worked with Olympic athletes and prepared top NBA and MLB prospects for the draft and their careers. But more than that, she prides herself to be able to serve the every day client with the group challenge program her team has been offering for 7 years. Cara recently published a cookbook with Christina Haack called "The Wellness Remodel."

Stuck at home and wondering how to include educational activities into your children's free time? Teacher Darianella Beret shares educational and free activities to with kids of all ages at home. These activities are easy and accessible and do not require supplies of any kind.

Do you want a big family? Or, do you want a smaller family but would like to implement some handy tips and tricks that big families have learned? Adele Collins shares her wisdom and practical advice for having more than the average size family. She has seven children—six plus one on the way.

Diaphragmatic breathing helps manage anxiety and keeps your pelvic floor healthy. Dr. Betsey Caldwell guides us through diaphragmatic breathing that we can practice along with.