Join us, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey for our very first BONUS episode. This is our Mother’s Day gift to you, Mama.

In this episode, we share our reaction to the latest SCOTUS headlines (spoiler alert: we think it’s f’ed up). At NMLB, we believe it is perfectly okay if you don’t want to spend this day with your family and kids. You do you, boo. It is also okay if this day might be triggering for you (it was for Marcy). We have a special message to the mothers who:

-Have lost children

-Who feel abandoned by their mother

-Have strained mother relationships

-Have strained child relationships

-Have lost mothers

-Are yearning to be mothers

We are sending you all love + compassion. Please, send us an email if you feel compelled to share your story or need support. We are happy to be a shoulder for you.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mamas!

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If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health, navigating matrescence, and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right

- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide here

 Connect With Us:

 We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

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WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses

2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

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Why do we feel guilt with every decision we make as a Mom? Why is it that we worry about being judged? Have you ever felt so strongly that you wanted to give your child a pacifier, but that you shouldn't, because what if they experienced nipple confusion? Or, that you absolutely had to breastfeed your baby, even though your gut told you it wasn’t working for you? 

In today’s episode, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey talk about The Goddess Myth—a myth that affects every single Mom out there. This myth is the reason we feel like we have to live up to certain expectations, or feel judgment for decisions we make.

Dr. Marcy and Alyson discuss:

• The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and why it’s not all that it's cracked up to be
• Pressures to “do the right thing” by society, medical providers, and social media
• How these pressures affect your physical and mental health
• Why there is a stigma with almost every single choice we make (unmedicated vs medicated birth, breastfeeding vs formula feeding, paci or no paci, etc).

We are all walking on different paths as we journey through Matrescence, and just because our paths are different, doesn’t mean we can’t also stick together. We have your back, Mama!

Selected Links From the Episode:

You Do You, Boo With Guest The Formula Mom

Losing Your Identity in Motherhood

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health, navigating matrescence, and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right

- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide here

 Connect With Us:

 We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses

2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

In today’s episode, pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch has the “pelvic floor” once again as she and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey discuss Dr. Marcy’s Top 3 Pregnancy Tips. These tips will help you stay comfortable during your pregnancy, set you up for a positive delivery experience (vaginal or C-section), and ensure that you have positive recovery outcomes.

Dr. Marcy and Alyson discuss:

• A functional approach to exercising your pelvic floor while pregnant
• Perineal massage
• Preparing questions in advance for your provider (Dr. Marcy provides an entire list for you in her Birth Prep Course)
• Assembling your Team before you give birth: making sure you have mental health resources, a pediatrician, understanding nutrition for delivery and labor, early recovery, and postpartum, as well as lactation support + resources for formula feeding, and Dr. Marcy’s Number 1 resource for any birthing person…a Pelvic Floor PT.

Selected Links From the Episode:

Dr. Marcy’s Top 3 Tips for the Postpartum Period

Alyson’s Top 3 Tips for the Postpartum Period

Learn about nutrition while pregnant and in the postpartum period in these episodes with Katie Bressack and Lauren Kelly.

Hear advice from Dr. Sterling, a Mom and OB/GYN on this episode.

Need some information about formula feeding? Check out our discussion with Mallory from the Formula Mom.

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

Today’s episode is all about hormones, periods, and perimenopause…Oh, my! We know what you’re thinking when you see the word “menopause”. Our guest Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual, shares with us the definition of perimenopause and how it can relate to you in the postpartum period.

Together with pelvic floor and women’s health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey, Lara shares everything you need to know about why and how your hormones are changing, the dreaded hair loss that often occurs after having a baby, and what we can do to manage the symptoms of perimenopause, also known as “Second Puberty”. Lara discusses the similarities of perimenopause to the postpartum period, and shares really interesting facts about women’s susceptibility to autoimmune conditions. We ALL know that our hormones change during pregnancy and postpartum. Lara has tips for you to help manage these changes, and offers suggestions on when it’s time to talk to your provider. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Selected Links From the Episode:

Want to know more about the postpartum period and mental health? Check out this episode.

Learn about how these hormone changes impact your motherhood journey in our episode about matrescence. 

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health, navigating matrescence, and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses

2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

The journey into motherhood is often not easy to describe. No, we aren’t talking about the birds and bees. In today’s episode, Dr. Marcy Crouch and Alyson Hempsey are talking about a phrase you have probably never heard before: Matrescence. And guess what? If you’re a mom (whether you birthed a baby, used a surrogate, or adopted), you have experienced matrescence first hand.

Dr. Marcy and Alyson describe their own experiences with matrescence and the feeling of losing your identity after becoming a mom. You will also hear about the symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) as well as Alyson’s #1 tip for navigating matrescence…you have probably guessed it. Yes, SOULtime!

Mamas, it is okay to feel whatever it is you are feeling. Motherhood is hard. We are here to help you!

Selected Links From the Episode:

Want to know more about the postpartum period and mental health? Check out this episode.

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health, navigating matrescence, and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Sign up for Early Access to Dr. Marcy's Postpartum courses
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

 Connect With Us:

 We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

In today’s episode,  Dr. Marcy Crouch takes the (pelvic) floor along with Alyson Hempsey to discuss physical birth trauma, why it happens, the use of instruments during deliveries, and tips on how to recover. If you are pregnant, this is some great information for you to take to your provider to prepare you for delivery along with when the use of instruments and intervention might be medically necessary. If you have previously given birth, and especially if you experienced any interventions or instrumental deliveries, you are not alone! We are here to help guide you through recovery.

**Dr. Marcy DOES talk about some scary things during this episode, but just remember Mamas… these conditions are RARE and just because we discuss them does NOT mean they will happen to you! 

Join us every week as they talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

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Listen to our episode about language to learn about the terms used in and out of the delivery room, what your medical provider can say instead, and how language can affect your overall physical and mental health.

If you would like to learn more about episiotomies, we have an entire episode dedicated to this topic! You can also read this article Dr. Marcy discusses from the New York Times.

Are you in the postpartum period? Listen to Dr. Marcy’s tips on how to heal “down there”  as well as Alyson’s advice on how to recover from a mental health standpoint.

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!
***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

The queen of mom-stagram is joining us today for a candid, vulnerable, hilarious conversation about motherhood + her journey of self-discovery.  Linda Fruits  is a mama of two boys and a tik tok and instagram star with over 300,000+ followers that eat UP her relatable, honest mom content.  We have the BEST conversation about motherhood, vulnerability, and embracing your authentic self. Linda also recently made a HUGE life transition that includes co-parenting with her husband (whom she is separated from) under the same roof! It's a beautiful story you don't want to miss!

Join pelvic floor and women's health expert  Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey every week as they talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

Selected Links From the Episode:

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!
***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert  Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they continue to discuss their top tips on how to navigate the postpartum period. Dr. Marcy's got your back (and vagina) in today's episode. She gives TONS of tips on how to help heal "down there" after having a baby. Her tips include:

- 4 things you can do in the acute phase of healing
- Her favorite products to have for postpartum
-  and more!
 
Every Mom experiences a different postpartum recovery journey. Alyson shares her experience in hopes to make your journey a lot easier!

Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

Selected Links From the Episode:

Struggling with prolapse, postpartum mama? Listen to POP (pelvic organ prolapse) and Pee episode here !

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!
***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert  Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they discuss their top tips on how to navigate the postpartum period.  Every Mom experiences a different postpartum recovery journey. Alyson shares her experience in hopes to make your journey a lot easier!


Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

Selected Links From the Episode:
"A Tale of 2 Boobs"
"You do You, Boo : Special Guest TheFormulaMom"
"No That Knife Isn't Going to Fly Off The Counter and Hurt Your Baby"

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!
***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

Join  pelvic floor and women's health expert  Dr. Marcy Crouch and mental health and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey as they welcome today's guest, board certified holistic health coach Katie Bressack. Katie's mission is to support busy women with nutrition and wellness counseling with a specialty in hormonal health. She gives tons of actionable tips for those first months postpartum!

Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

Selected Links From the Episode:

Learn more about women's hormones and postpartum in this episode. And, don't forget to check out Marcy and Alyson's top tips on postpartum recovery.

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

-Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!
***One winner announced each month!***

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show