Push Thru Podcast

Welcome to today's episode, where I have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Oni Thiemens, a postpartum and newborn specialist dedicated to filling the gap in care and information surrounding parenthood. Much like many of us in the birth work community, Oni embarked on this journey after recognizing the need for more comprehensive support following the birth of her own child.

As a Birth Arts International Postpartum Doula, a Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor, and an Early Childhood Educator and Parenting Mentor, Oni brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the table. In our conversation, we dive into the challenges faced by families living at a distance from their own support systems and explore how communities can come together to bridge this gap.

Join us as we explore the concept of "Building A Birthing Village" with Oni Thiemens. Together, we delve into practical strategies on creating tribes and networks of support for families, utilizing resources such as doulas, neighbors, church members, friends, and various others who can cater to diverse needs. Discover how to navigate parenthood with a sense of community, ensuring that no family feels alone or isolated in their unique journey. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on building connections and fostering support for a more empowered and connected parenting experience.

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It's Giving Tuesday! And I'm excited to tell you about an amazing fund that's supporting those seeking perinatal mental health. The Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health is a grassroots crowdfunding effort to pay for fully funded therapy sessions for perinatal moms and families in Georgia.

This fund is rooted in the practice of mutual aid, with the understanding that our state’s healthcare systems have failed to meet the primary mental health needs of moms and parents. Georgia currently holds the highest (#50) maternal mortality rate and the worst (#50) record for mental health care access in the US.

And in this episode I get to speak with the incredible founder, Bridget Cross, LPC, PMH-C. Bridget and I talk about how she came into the speciality of perinatal mental health. We discuss her own motherhood journey and how it influenced her work. And we also talk about how birthing parents in Georgia are suffering and how the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health is here to assist in solving this problem.

Give to the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health on Giving Tuesday: https://www.gofundme.com/f/5vj6kf-georgia-fund-for-perinatal-mental-health?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Learn more about Bridget, Here: https://www.bridgetcrosslcsw.com/

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I have always wanted to know how do boss women do it, juggling being a mom and also building a business empire. Like many women who are entrepreneurs I've struggled with the back and forth of mom-guilt, wondering if I'm giving the business enough and wondering if I've given myself enough. So, it's needless to say that I was delighted when The Lola co-founder, Eileen Lee, agreed to sit down with me and discuss her journey of motherhood and leaving corporate America to build a work culture that fits with her life and personal mission.

Suffering from lack of purpose early in her career as a corporate management consultant, Eileen switched gears and started a company that grew nationally to help recruit recent college graduates into startups called Venture for America. She quickly realized a lot of the challenges women face in the corporate world were alive and well in the startup environment. As COO of Venture for America, she made an impact by creating an internal women’s and diversity initiative to support 1,000+ Fellows and aspiring entrepreneurs and a supportive culture with a benefits program that was second to none regarding parental leave for her 30+ and growing team. However, Eileen knew starting a family of her own meant she needed to find a better way to work and became committed to being purposeful with her next company she wanted to build.

Sit back and enjoy my chat with Eileen Lee.

In today's episode, I sit down with inspirational super woman, Tiffany Conyers. Tiffany shares her experience of motherhood, a devastating diagnosis, leaning on faith to power through pregnancy, and pregnancy after loss. Tiffany is not only candid, but also offers a vulnerability in sharing her story and path to parenthood. She gifts us with her own personal experience and teaches providers through out the entire country about perinatal mental health. Tiffany is a licensed therapist, lactation consultant, podcaster, author, and several others things. Enjoy this heartfelt conversation.

Learn more about Tiffany at https://www.tiffanyconyers.com/

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In today's episode of the Push Thru Podcast, I sit down with fellow therapist, Kelsey Mizell. Kelsey is certified in perinatal mental health, she does work in parenting and reparenting as well as brainspotting and trauma. She also talks about how she applies Internal Family Systems within the work that she does and how it's beneficial to the working or transitioning mom. Kelsey talks about her own motherhood journey and the different parts of her that were adjusting to the new journey of parenthood. She talks about her support systems and how her own new role in life led her to the work that she does.

Learn more about Kelsey and sign up for her upcoming workshop: https://www.likeamothercounseling.com/

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Music: Cozy by Peter Kuli

In today's episode I sit down with pediatrician and fertility coach, Dr. Maya Eady. Dr. Maya gets candid about her personal experience of trying to conceive, path to motherhood, and what led her to help other mothers who face challenges with expanding their families. Dr. Maya coined the term "a fertility strategist" as her goal to educate, empower, and support women who are dealing with any form of infertility. Listen in as Dr. Maya shares about her own journey and how she's helping other women down their individual paths.

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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli

Outro: When I'm In Your Arms by Cleo Sol

In todays episode I sit down down with registered nurse and perinatal certified practitioner, Emese Parker. We discuss her personal motherhood journey and how early beginnings of parenthood influenced her work in the perinatal space. Emese talks about her book To Carry Wonder: A book to nurture, inspire and equip you in pregnancy and motherhood!

Emese’s book offers as a companion and emotional guide for any birthing parent from the conception up through the first year of parenthood. She writes from personal excerpts of her own journal entries which helps parents feel seen and understood.

Sit back for this joyful chat!

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Candace and I, along with half of the state of Georgia and other surrounding states attended Beyonce's Renaissance concert over the past weekend at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. To say that the show exceeded our expectations is an understatement. In this episode, Candace and I break down Beyonce's career from her start in Destiny's Child to our first time attending her concert when she became a solo artist up until now. We also share our favorite songs from her most recent album and discuss how her lyrics can be anyone's mantras or affirmations in order to maintain their mental health and to stay focus on getting to the other side of a storm. We share our first impressions, our frustrations, and also our predictions. Enjoy our banter as we take you through Club Renaissance.

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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli

Alien Superstar by Beyonce

Outro: Church Girl by Beyonce

Keeping the romance alive in a partnership can be difficult after having a baby. Communication can be difficult, resentment can arise, and losing that physical connection can be a side effect of new parenthood. Today, I sit down with a dear friend, Damaris Johnson, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health as well as couple's counseling. She not only shares her personal parenthood story, but she also provides tips and strategies to navigate the difficult waters of parenthood while in a partnership. She expounds on ways to communicate, how to vocalize your needs, and how to make time for one another. She also talks about her upcoming couple's Feel'd Day Event that you don't want to miss.

Register for Feel'd Day here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feeld-day-tickets-641707092187

Learn more about Damaris: https://www.thewalkoflife.com/

Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli

Outro: Just the Two of Us by Bill Withers

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In today's episode I sit down with OhNut founder and CEO, Emily Sauer. Emily became an inventor by necessity after experiencing painful sex for years. Emily wanted to create something that could help partners have enjoyable sex with one another. This is when OhNut was created. We deep dive into the discussion of sex, pleasure, female anatomy, and how OhNut has helped save several relationships and people's self esteem.

To learn more about OhNut visit: https://ohnut.co/

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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli

Outro: Let's Talk about Sex by Salt & Pepper