Hi Mamas!
This week we are joined by our friend Tia, as we discuss some postpartum health with the focus on postpartum mania....didn't know that was a thing? Neither did we. 

CONTENT WARNING: Please know that this episode includes topics of depression, postpartum mania, and suicide. If this weeks episode is too difficult to listen to, please skip- or listen at your own pace. 

-As a reminder to all of our listeners- you have support, your feelings are valid, and you are loved. 

-Whether you are postpartum or not-if you're having suicidal thoughts, or are looking to help support a loved one:

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We are joined in studio (please note-it's Jackies playroom) by Jessie's sister Lisa. Lisa tells us about her process with IVF after struggling with secondary infertility. We talk about the isolation, the hormones, bloating, and all the shots shots shots shots shots shots...not the fun kind, the bum kind. 

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Hi friends! With so much travel going on, both recently with the holidays, and in the upcoming months- Jackie and Jessie cover their (mostly plane) travel necessities to make it through long and short trips with the kiddos. Traveling with kids is never easy, so try to make it as easy as possible by prepping ahead of time, have a carry on (or bag up in the front seat if you're driving) with ALL of the necessities. 

-Charging cords and power banks -headphones and tablets -activity books -pain meds, and other needed medication for allergies, etc (whatever you use for the kiddos and yourselves) -reusable water bottles -change of clothes -SNACKS AND MORE SNACKS -sound machine or sound machine app -chapstick, deoderant, face lotion

Don't forget to stay hydrated and be kind to yourself and others!

Lots of love and happy new year!

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Hi friends! If you struggle with holding boundaries, this one is for you! We're joined today by Kat- a therapist, life coach, and all around ray of sunshine.  She gives us some practical tips and exercises that we can apply to our lives to improve mindset, happiness, and sanity during the holidays.  
We hope this ep finds you during a very merry holiday season. If this time of the year is not easy, know that we are sending out big hugs and love to all. 

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In this episode Jackie and Jessie go over their boy pregnancies. They talk about the testing, CVS, amniocentesis, and the waiting... all the waiting. They share how they decided to undergo genetic testing, and what it was like to meet with a genetic counselor. Genetic Counselors help people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic conditions.  This episode explores the role of genetics in pregnancy. 

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Jackie and Jessie welcome Ando, a former Patriots cheerleader, a barre studio owner, and a podcast host. Ando shares about the process of opening a barre studio. We talk imposter syndrome, masters degrees, and getting out of your own way. Ando also fills us in on what she's doing now, including her podcast “Come Clean Pod”.

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 Jessie and Jackie discuss their love of reading, how they consume books, their favorite books of the year, and assign a book to read which they'll discuss in January. They talk about how reading has been a source of joy, escape, and learning for them. They also share some of their favorite books of the year and  invite YOU, the listeners to join them in the new Unpack and Read book club, where a new book will be discusser every month. The December book pick is, "None of this is true" by Lisa Jewell. Please read along with us, and to share youe thoughts and opinions on it. 

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Hi friends! Since Jackie is recovering from the flu- Jessie's sister Jill co-hosts! Jessie talks all things food allergies. We talk about how Jessie discovered that her daughter had severe allergies. Jessie shares about the food related anxiety, the food prep, and some of the stats and facts about food allergies. New information about Food allergies are ever changing. The facts given in this episode are based on FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) statistics in 2023. 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We hope this podcast episode is finding you in good spirits, surrounded with joy.

Much love from Jackie, Jessie, (and Jill)

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Jackie leads us through the devastating loss of her father. She talks about the grief, and how this loss affects how she  parents her children. We talk a bit about Salem, mediums, and seeing the signs of loved ones after they pass.

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Hey Girl, welcome to the pilot episode of Unpack and Play. In this episode, Jackie and Jessie introduce and share a little bit about themselves.  They also discuss their plans for the podcast, including covering a variety of topics that go beyond just motherhood. With a mix of serious and lighthearted episodes, they aim to connect with listeners and share real stories of their lives as 30ish year old women. Join them each week for insightful discussions, laughter,  and unpacking the ups, downs, and everything in between of being a millenial Mom

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