The Brie Pod

It is out with the old from 2022 and in with the new. The Brie Pod is welcoming 2023 with open arms and bringing forth your motivation, to 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 in life, career, health, and relationships--within a supportive community.

In 2022, Instead of following resolutions, I defined my year by words. Last Year I chose the term "safety", and I share in this podcast how it defined me in the year 2022. I also share what term I will be focusing on this year.

This episode is also about the mama bear, well truly lioness that has been coming out to protect my son. I was recently questioned yet again by someone and this time - I am screaming with grit, I am Brie, Hear me ROAR!

Can you believe it has been two years of The Brie Pod!?!

In this episode,
- I talk about the lessons I have learned and how I have applied them in life.
- I share a look back on 2022 and how far The Brie Pod has come.
- I share the lessons that gave me meaning and my new outlook going forward in 2023.

I am so thankful for each and every one of you and hope you continue to follow The Brie Pod!

You are worthy, You are Loved, You are Cherished, and I am proud of you!

In this episode, I talk about everything that I wasn't told about Parenthood (thus far), with the hope that it can help others too!

Unfiltered is back!!

In this episode,
I talk all about Breastfeeding and the challenges that have come with it. I share about my first experience breastfeeding in public and how it ended in me feeling vulnerable and upset. I also share how I am keeping in touch with where I am mentally, physically, and emotionally throughout this journey, as a first-time mom. Breastfeeding is far from easy... With that, this further backs up why I will continue to never shame someone for their choices in how they feed their baby/babies.

We broke up with our baby's pediatrician after our very first appointment and here's why....

In this episode, I share how one appointment led to a harmful statement, many tears, and a huge feeling of failure in the vulnerable place we were already in, as new parents. After hours of searching for answers, validation, and other In-Network providers, I found our new pediatrician!

Breaking up is not easy, but it is worth it when you're advocating for yourself AND your children!

In this episode, I share all about my labor and delivery!

In this episode,
We are less than 2 Days to go to the Induction of Labor......I share all the feels and updates that I am feeling!

In this episode, I talk about the latest updates in my pregnancy, including the induction date!

The countdown is FOR REAL!!

We are so grateful to be close to meeting our beautiful baby boy.

In this episode, I discuss where we are at with preparing for our son's arrival as well as my plans for the upcoming months on The Brie Pod. Even though this pregnancy has felt like an eternity, I am so happy to say that we made it this far and hope to have a healthy mama and baby within the next few weeks.

As always, Thank you for your support and love along this journey!

Helen Thompson, @babymassagehelen from First Time Mum Podcast & www.mybabymassage.net. Helen is a Child Care Educator + Baby Massage Instructor.

In this episode, We talk about the benefits of Baby Massage and how it can help with parent-child bonding, colic, teething, tummy issues, how to help your baby get better sleep, and all the amazing benefits of what baby massage has to offer.

This episode was also video recorded and has a few instructional tips on how you can start today!

Links:
Website: https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/babymassagehelen

More about Helen:
Helen has spent more than three decades working with babies and toddlers and currently lives on the beautiful North West coast of Tasmania, in Australia.

She qualified in the United Kingdom as a nursery nurse/childcare educator and has worked in centers in the UK and numerous states of Australia. Helen has always been a huge fan of holistic remedies and how they can help all ages and has spent time over the years training in areas including kinesiology and brain gym.

In 2010, Helen heard about baby/infant massage for the first time and decided to train to become an instructor after seeing how it helps build a magical bond between baby and parent whilst helping
babies with conditions such as colic and constipation. Helen enjoys teaching mums via her online Zoom workshops.