In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Keli Carpenter, a Chopra Center Certified Transcendent Meditation (PSM®) Instructor. Keli has experienced the benefits of meditation from a very young age, and is now using her knowledge to help other moms learn and master essential tools that help them cultivate compassionate, conscious, and connected families and relationships.Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/39

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We know our pelvic floor goes through some pretty crazy stuff during labor. The reality is that it’s forever changed, and healing might actually take longer than you expect. Is there anything women can do to help their bodies recover? In this episode, Leslie Abraham, a French pediatric and pre/postnatal osteopath DO, answers common questions and enlightens us on her approach with her patients!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/38

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Launching into parenthood can take a real toll on one’s relationships.  I remember struggling with Postpartum Depression after my third baby was born, and connecting with my husband seemed so much more difficult than it used to be. Something that helped us to reconnect again, and prioritize our marriage, was instilling mini-date nights. In this episode, I offer five simple steps you can take to help you create these “dates” and get your relationship back on track, even during the most stressful period for new mamas! Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/37

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In this episode, I had the chance to talk with Laura Froyen, an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist. She gives us her tips that couples can do to strengthen their relationship during the new-parent stages, discusses the value and importance of couples therapy, and explains more about respectful parenting, including some of her approach to working with parents to find their strengths, their family’s core values, and coming together to achieve their goals.Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/36

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Something that continuously comes up when I’m working with pregnant moms is fear - fear of the unknown, fear of what they can’t control, and severely anxious thoughts and feelings about the future. So to combat this strong sense of fear that (let’s be honest) EVERY new mom suffers with, I have a short list of seven ways to boost your confidence as a new mom.Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/35

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Nicole Rankins, a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two who empowers first-time moms to feel supported and prepared for pregnancy and birth. We talk about how to have an empowered birth, pain management, the current culture for postpartum moms, and lots more! Dr. Rankins has several resources available that were mentioned as well, so be sure to visit the show notes to check them out!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/34

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December is finally upon us, and that can only mean one thing….the year 2020 is almost at an END!! I’m not sure about you, but between the social distancing, virtual learning, and mask-wearing, I’m feeling like the whole world could use as much holiday cheer as possible right about now! To help, I’m sharing 20 different things you can do to make your 2020 Christmas season EXTRA special. Don’t be a Grinch - give yourself permission to go all out and be a little extra “Christmasy”. Take a listen; I hope you use these ideas to make it feel like Christmas every day for your family this holiday season!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/33

If I’m honest, it would be easy for me to just pout and never stop grieving the loss of my normal holiday routine. Too easy. But really, that’s not the vibe I want to be sending to my kids or to others. This year, I want to try my hardest to let go of the disappointment, and embrace all of the Christmas cheer. And by “all”, I mean ALL!

In this episode, I’m sharing with you 20 different things you can do to make your 2020 Christmas season EXTRA special. Some of these items are on my usual Christmas to-do list; some of them I’ve not ever tried before, but this is the year I’m giving myself permission to go all out and be a little extra “Christmasy”.

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There is a lot of controversy in the world about tongue and lip ties. Do they actually exist and if so, is there anything that parents can do to fix them? How will you know if your baby has one? Is surgical intervention the only answer? In this episode, Jocelyn Wood, a bilingual speech-language pathologist, answers these burning questions. She explains to us what tongue and lip ties are, how they inhibit proper breastfeeding, explains when parents should seek medical advice, and even provides tips for moms as they’re developing their child’s speech capabilities. Take a listen and check out the show notes for all the mentioned resources!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/32

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I often hear first-time pregnant mamas say that they are so overwhelmed when it comes to registering for baby products. And I totally get it! It’s a lot to think about and you want to make sure that what you get is right for you and your little one. So in this episode, I explain a simple five-step guide that breaks down how best to approach your baby registry in a way that’s easy and saves you time. I also share some of my favorite baby products I used with my three kids and share a special something with you at the end, so be sure to listen all the way through!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/31

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You’ve no doubt heard of using an epidural for pain control during labor. But do you know who administers it, and the process they use??? In this episode, Dr. Catherine Kuza, an anesthesiologist and intensivist, takes us through everything you need to know about Epidurals! We also have a conversation about her experience with a rare condition called Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, and hear her advice for moms. She is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in this topic - I strongly encourage new moms to take a listen and be better prepared for their own births in the future!Show Notes Link: https://www.newmomboss.com/30

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