In this week's episode, Emily dives into strategies to find the right health care provider. Not all providers will be a good fit, so take some time to research and find out the best ones that work for you and your family. Listen to this week's episode to see what she recommends and see what worked and has not worked for her.

Music By: Jason Kozel

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening or share this week’s episode with a friend!

Instagram: @otterlymama - https://www.instagram.com/otterlymama/

Facebook: Otterly Mama - https://www.facebook.com/OtterlyMama/

Twitter: @otterlymama - https://twitter.com/otterlymama

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email [email protected]

On this Week’s episode, Emily chats with a local mom, doctoral student, entrepreneur, and Obstetric Physical Therapist, April Smith. Learn about her passion for helping mama’s through pregnancy and after birth. Even though April is a busy woman, she is still going after her dreams of owning her own business. Listen to the episode to learn from a regular mama like you, who’s going for it, one step at a time!

Music By: Jason Kozel

Links:

Natural Beginnings Birth & Wellness Center

https://www.naturalbeginningsnc.com

April’s 5K Run with GALS (Giving Austin Labor Support) December 10th-13th

https://givingaustinlaborsupport.z2systems.com/np/clients/givingaustinlaborsupport/campaign.jsp?campaign=9&fundraiser=1523&

April’s Facebook Page- Empowered PT Birth

https://www.facebook.com/AprilSmith.empoweredptbirth

April’s Website- Empowered PT Birth

https://www.empoweredptbirth.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tVkHnmNugmdM1JbpmOvTq0vviC6EtdoIk8yrtE5SuQ6WmLaIMIBnenJk

Lady Bird PT

https://www.ladybirdpt.com

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening or share this week’s episode with a friend!

Instagram: @otterlymama - https://www.instagram.com/otterlymama/

Facebook: Otterly Mama - https://www.facebook.com/OtterlyMama/

Twitter: @otterlymama - https://twitter.com/otterlymama

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email [email protected]

Music by: Jason Kozel

On this week’s episode Emily chats with Korah Hoffman who is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) and has her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). Korah gives us advice on how to make it through this pandemic and maintain our sanity. She provides several options for us to do now if we don’t have the resources, time or commitment to seek out a mental health professional for help. This episode is not a replacement for medical advice. Always consult with your medical or mental health provider about your mental health and how you’re feeling. If you or someone you know needs help or states they are having suicidal thoughts please seek help immediately by calling the suicide prevention hotline. 1-800-273-8255.

Links from this week’s episode:

Korah mentioned some of her love languages in this episode. Do you know your love language? Find out: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ 

You can put a password on your notes application on your apple products to keep a secure journal: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205794

Flourish www.flourishhumanity.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening or share this week’s episode with a friend!

Instagram: @otterlymama - https://www.instagram.com/otterlymama/ 

Facebook: Otterly Mama - https://www.facebook.com/OtterlyMama/ 

Twitter: @otterlymama - https://twitter.com/otterlymama 

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email [email protected]

Join me, Emily, in my third episode of Otterly Mama as I dig into voting in our current tumultuous climate. I’ll try my best to keep my political views at bay in order to bring us together as women and as voters rather than continue the political divide. Listen as I interview three moms who have already voted and learn about their voting experiences this year. Did you think I was going to give you all the juicy details of my epsiode here? No, Mama, I know you’re busy but you have to listen to hear everything.

Links from the episode:

https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/news/2020/08/18/489651/100-years-19th-amendment-fight-womens-suffrage-continues/

https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote

https://thefulcrum.us/amp/same-day-registration-2648207290

Free babysitting at select voting polls in Austin, Texas with Babysitting Connection: https://babysittingconnection.com/vote

Politisit is an organization that pays other businesses to watch your children: https://www.politisit.org/voting

Free transportation to voting polls provided by: https://rideshare2vote.com

Learn about your state’s laws for voting: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/how-to-vote-2020/

Hyper local resource to reach out to neighbors for babysitting and transportation help: https://buynothingproject.org

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening!

Instagram: @otterlymama

Facebook: Otterly Mama

Twitter: @otterlymama

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email [email protected]

www.otterlymama.com 

Join me, Emily, in my second episode of Otterly Mama as I dive into the current pandemic and how we as Mamas can get through it. I’ll tell you about my experience as the state of Texas shutdown and give you some things to think about to help you get through this crazy time. Did you think I was going to give you all the juicy details of my epsiode here? No, Mama, I know you’re busy but you have to listen to the episode to get the rest of the details. 

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening!

Instagram: @otterlymama

Facebook: Otterly Mama

Twitter: @otterlymama

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via my email [email protected]

Are you a bad ass mama with a story that you're dying to tell or are you an expert in women's health or an expert in anything mama? Contact me and let's see if you're a good fit to be a guest on Otterly Mama. Share your story or expertise with fellow mamas. Sharing is caring! 

As Promised Links Referenced in Episode 2 :

Where did I find that used fridge you ask? An app or website that allows you to get to know your neighbors virtually and also buy used items from them. https://nextdoor.com

Buy Nothing Group- just as it sounds, a place to get or give used items for free from your neighbors. https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/

Picture of a pool noodle door hack to prevent little fingers from being shut in the door-https://www.cleaneatingwithkids.com/30-mom-hacks-really-wish-known-yesterday/pool-noodle-door-stopper/

The link to the resilience quote by Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/

Children and coronavirus research referenced by Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Medical School https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-outbreak-and-kids

Join me, Emily, in my inaugural Otterly Mama episode and get to know me and why I’m starting this new podcasting endeavor. I’ll take you down memory lane to tell my story and hopefully you’ll stick around for future episodes.

***Disclaimer: this episode is not suitable for young ears***

Are you ready to buckle up and hold on tight with me as we climb this stroller-coaster ride of mama-hood? Join me weekly and let’s get through this together! Please subscribe!

Not ready to subscribe? No big deal! Say hello on one of my social feeds so I can thank you for listening!

Instagram: @otterlymama 

Facebook: Otterly Mama 

Twitter: @otterlymama 

Do you want to hear a specific topic in an episode? Contact me via my social feeds above or via email [email protected]

Otterly Mama, a podcast about all things Mama, is coming to listeners like you on October 13th, 2020. Subscribe now!