Best Mompodcast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 138: Thank You 5:59

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode today. This episode is really just to express my gratitude and provide a conclusion update to everyone. It's a quick one, and I'm here to announce that I've decided to end this season of my life in podcasting. As a result, there will be no new episodes of the Finding Your Village podcast. However, all…

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Episode 137: The Good Enough Parent 15:05

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Thank you so much for listening, in today's episode, I'll be discussing the concept of being a "good enough" parent. This idea might be surprising to some, but it's an essential perspective that can help relieve the pressures and anxieties that often accompany parenthood. So, let's dive in. The term "good enough parent" was first introduced by Brit…

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Episode 135: Interview with Dr. Sam Rader 35:30

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Sam Rader, who is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth and turned it into a new healing modality called Source Code. Source Code allows us to peel back the curtain on why we are the way we are, and what we can do abou…

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Episode 134: Introducing the LEAP Method 13:44

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Today, I’ll be introducing a new preparation method that I have been working on for awhile now! I call it the LEAP Method and it is a four-component system for preparing to have a baby. I have taught birth classes over the years, created pregnancy and postpartum content and worked with hundreds of birth and parenting professionals and my takeaway f…

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Episode 133: Understanding Play Therapy for Children: Interview with Lindsey Epstein Webster 18:55

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about play therapy, a treatment modality for children experiencing emotional, behavioral, or adjustment issues. We discuss the benefits of play therapy, how to find a play therapist, and when it might be appropriate for your child. Our guest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Doctor…

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Episode 132: What Baby Experiences During Labor 10:50

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In episode 128, we talked about the phases and stages of labor and we mainly focused on the mother’s experience. In today’s episode, we are going to focus more on the baby’s experience and what gets labor going. In this episode we discuss: What Starts Labor: The uterus goes through hormonal and physical changes to prepare for labor and delivery. Th…

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Episode 131: Social Media and Birth Work: Interview with Heidi Mills 43:21

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Thank you so much for listening. Today I am talking to Heidi Mills about what we have been noticing on social media in the birth world. There is a lot of division between doulas and OBGYNs and/or clinicians and non-clinicians over spreading misinformation on social media. Heidi and talk about what we have noticed and how it can impact pregnant peop…

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Episode 130 - Why Gentle Parenting is So Hard - Interview with Marisa Hughes 42:29

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Thank you so much for listening. Today I have invited a friend back to talk about why gentle parenting is so hard. Marisa Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Reparenting and Parenting Coach and mom of 2. She specializes in trauma therapy and is certified in perinatal mental health. Marisa is passionate about helping moms reparent themselve…

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Episode 129: Identity Transformation in Parenthood: Interview with Marin Laukka 27:05

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about the transformation that happens when you become a parent and how that can impact your decision making abilities. Our guest to discuss this is Marin Laukka. Marin Laukka is a decision coach and speaker with a Master's Degree in positive developmental psychology and certifications in budget …

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Episode 128 - The Phases and Stages of Labor 14:45

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In today’s episode, we are talking about the phases and stages of labor. What do I mean by phases and stages? There are four main stages of labor, these are the big catagories. Then within the first STAGE of labor, there are 3 phases within that. So I’ll start with an overview of the four main stages, then I’ll go into detail for each one. The firs…

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Episode 127 - Announcing a few Changes to the Podcast 6:34

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In today’s short episode, we are kicking off season 6 of the podcast. I am planning on getting more intentional about the podcast moving forward and trying to align my content into more of a topic based focus. One thing I am thinking of incorporating is sharing birth stories. If this is something that interests you, I would love to hear from you. I…

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Episode 126 - Communication for Couples in the Early Days of Parenting - Interview with Meagan and Jeremiah Conley 42:39

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about communication between couples in the early days of parenting. Our guests to talk about this are Meagan and Jeremiah Conley. They are married with three kids and host a podcast, called The Minivan Years, that focuses on improving family relationships. This will be the last episode of Season…

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Episode 125 - Baby Wearing 101 - Interview with Carly Flemming 38:38

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about baby wearing and our guest is Carly Flemming, who is one of the founders of the Fourth Trimester Foundations. They are registered nurses who found their passion working in the postpartum & newborn speciality. They met working at work and identified that most of their patients, especially t…

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Episode 124 - Alternatives to Screen Time - Interview with Bradley Morris 28:43

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about alternatives to screen time for toddlers and preschoolers. Our guest to talk about this today is Bradley Morris. Bradley is the founder of Majik Kids (alongside his son, Sauryn). His mission is to raise the Spiritometer on Planet Earth by spreading joy to the world via Majik Kids' magical …

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Episode 123 - Releasing Trauma with HMR - Interview with Lenora Edwards 23:56

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Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about healing trauma with Holographic Memory Resolution. Our guest to discuss this is Lenora Edwards, who was on the show a couple weeks ago. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist Resources for healing trauma: Holographic Memor…

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Episode 122: Well Worth Watering: Interview with Lou-Ann Wattley Belk 36:48

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Thank you so much for listening. Our guest today is Lou-Ann Wattley Belk. As the creator of Well Worth Watering, Lou-Ann's goal is to empower parents with soulfully-curated childbirth education classes and postpartum services that honor each unique birth journey. At the core of Well Worth Watering’s mission is the belief that the birthing year offe…

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Episode 121 - Affordable and Accessible Speech Therapy - Interview with Lenora Edwards 28:33

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about making speech therapy more affordable and accessible. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist working with Better Speech. She works with individuals of all ages from little toddlers and children who ar…

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Episode 120 - Birth, Postpartum and Voting for Abortion Rights - Interview with Emily Tisch Sussman 40:08

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about why it is so important to vote in the midterm elections in the US, and how you can do it even if you are a postpartum mom. Our guest to talk about this is Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic politic…

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Episode 119: What is Postpartum Psychosis: Interview with Megan MacCutcheon 32:16

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about a lesser discussed topic, which is Postpartum Psychosis. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising youn…

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Episode 44 Replay: Holistic Postpartum Support: Interview with Christy Matusiak 40:35

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We are replaying one of my favorite episodes this week...my interview with Dr. Christy Matusiak discussing one of my favorite topics! In the episode today we are talking about approaching postpartum from a natural and holistic perspective. Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistically-driven chiropractic physician practicing in Wilmette, IL. She is writin…

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Episode 117: How One Mom Found Her Village: Interview with Angela Walker 29:00

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be listening to Angela’s story about her journey to motherhood and how she found her village. Angela is the founder and lead doula of Simply Potomac Postpartum, a company that utilizes a holistic wellness approach to all things postpartum. She strives to help mamas and their families …

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Episode 118: Re-parenting Yourself with Alchemical Hypnotherapy: Interview with Debbie Unterman 45:54

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using alchemical hypnotherapy to re-parent yourself.. Our guest today to discuss this is Debbie Unterman. Debbie Unterman has seen thousands of clients, and taught hundreds of students in the techniques of Alchemical Hypnotherapy, both at the Alchemical Hypnotherapy A…

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Episode 116: Mother’s Helper: an Alternative Childcare Option: Interview with Taran Conwell 23:27

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using a Mother’s Helper as a childcare alternative to a babysitter. Here to talk about this with me is Taran Conwell. Taran is a mom of 3 and she has utilized the help of a Mother’s Helper with her kids as an affordable childcare solution. She also hosts a podcast and…

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Episode 115: Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs: Interview with Sara Marie Miller 33:40

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs. Our guest to discuss this is Sara Marie Miller. Sara is a postpartum doula, clinical herbalist, nutritionist., artist and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio. She is passionate about supporting womb wellness and focuses on b…

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Episode 114: What are Intrusive Thoughts: Interview with Megan MacCutcheon 31:01

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about intrusive thoughts, particularly during postpartum. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising young chi…

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Episode 113: Creativity During the Early Days of Parenting: Interview with Jeff Fajans 28:33

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about finding time for creativity during the early days of parenting. This is really important, especially for those parents who are entrepreneurs or who work in fields where creativity is necessary. My guest to talk about this is Jeff Fajans, who is a creative performance …

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Episode 112: Making Birth Better in Our Culture: Interview with Marissa Mignone 45:55

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about how to make birth better in our culture. Our guest to talk about this is a fellow Birthing From Within educator, Marissa Mignone. Marissa is also a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe, CA area In this episode…

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Episode 111: The Importance of Birth Stories: Interview with Katharina Tolle 46:36

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about the validity of all birth stories and the importance of talking about and sharing birth stories. Our guest to discuss this today is Katharina Tolle and she describes herself as a writer of individual birth stories: her mantra is that every story is worth to be told. E…

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Episode 110: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Intelligence: Interview with Alyssa Blask-Campbell 42:14

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Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about teaching toddlers emotional intelligence. Our guest Alyssa Blask-Campbell, is an emotional development expert with a master’s degree in early education. She is also the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers…

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Episode 109: Setting Compassionate Boundaries in the Early Days of Parenting: Interview with Tina Hallock and Serena Ward 25:33

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Thank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting compassionate boundaries in the early days of parenting. My guests for this episode are Tina Hallock and Serena Ward. They are both mothers and together they host the No Need to Explain podcast and they call themselves the Mental Health Mamas. Setting boundaries is such an importan…

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Episode 108: Setting Expectations in Your Relationship as New Parents: Interview with Damon and KaToya Sumner 47:44

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Thank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their a…

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Episode 107: How a Difficult Birth Impacts Breastfeeding: Interview with Katie James 41:32

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Finding Your Village podcast! Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are discussing how a difficult birth can impact breastfeeding and my guest to talk about this is Katie James. Katie James is a registered Midwife and Lactation consultant. She has worked for the last 20+ years in clinical practice and edu…

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Updated Episode 92: What I am Not ok with... 6:44

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I am taking a break for 2 weeks and I will be back with Season 5 on July 10 Please take good care of yourself and be safe. Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today! Support the showBy Amanda Gorman

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Episode 106: Climb Out of the Darkness: Interview with Shontel Cargill 32:57

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Thank you so much for listening to today’s show and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Today’s episode is very special to me personally, we are going to be talking about the international event that Postpartum Support International runs each year called Climb out of the Darkness. The event is happening all over the world and in most stat…

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Episode 105: Giving Birth at a Birth Center: Interview with Vanessa Treaster 1:00:09

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are talking about what it is like to give birth in a free standing birth center. I interviewed Vanessa Treaster, a midwife at the Atlanta Birth Center. Vanessa is a mom of two in addition to being a midwife. I had my second baby at the Atlanta Birth Center, which I have talked about a lot in pr…

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Episode 104: When Can You Start Disciplining Your Toddler: Interview with Ann Kaplan 23:35

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In today’s episode, we are discussing what it means to discipline your toddler and how young you can start. My guest to talk about this is Ann Kaplan, who is a mom of 4, a parent coach and she has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills AND effective discipline that empowers children while i…

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Episode 103: Being Mentally Healthy as a New Parent: Interview with Dr. John Delony 37:43

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In today’s episode, we are discussing being mentally healthy as a new parent. My guest to talk about this is Dr. John Delony, who is a mental health expert with two PhDs in Counselor Education and Supervision, and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, p…

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Episode 102: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding: Interview with Melissa Wirt 45:06

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Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to set yourself up for success when preparing to breastfeed, especially in light of the current formula shortage. Now, this episode is geared towards people who want to breastfeed, have the ability to and have a desire to. And I'm holding space for all of the m…

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Episode 101: When to Start Saving for College: Interview with Brad Baldridge 51:06

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Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are going to be talking about when to start saving for college. Brad Baldridge is a financial expert, College Funding Specialist and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, …

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Episode 100!!! Happy Mother’s Day and How to Introduce Solids to Baby: Interview with Madison Holden 23:44

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Episode 100!! Happy Mother’s Day and Introducing Solids to Baby: Interview with Madison Holden Thank you so much for listening to this very special episode today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and to all of the moms-to-be. I hope you have a wonderful day where you feel honored and recognized for all that you do. Today’s episode is ex…

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Episode 99: Introducing your Toddler to your New Baby: Interview with Devon Kuntzman 30:46

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In this week's episode we are talking about how to prepare your toddler for the arrival of a new baby sibling. Our guest to talk about this is Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the original toddler parenting coach and the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood. As a toddler expert, she is on a mission to transform the myth that toddlerhood is terrible. Devon e…

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Episode 98: Things We Don’t Talk About with Parent Mental Health: Interview with Laura Froyen 53:14

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I am doing a podcast swap in today’s episode. Laura Froyen and I sat down and talked about the things that don’t get talked about enough regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This episode is going to air both here and on Laura’s show, The Balanced Parent podcast. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a …

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Episode 97: Birth Photography: Interview with Linnéa Geiger 34:50

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In today’s episode we are discussing birth photography! Our guest today is Linnéa Geiger. She describes herself as an emotional storyteller rather than a photographer. She captured the real moments of connection, love, joy and sweetness within families. In the episode we discuss: What a birth photographer does What to look for in a birth photograph…

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Episode 96: Why a Postpartum Course is so Important: Interview with Amanda Israel 26:35

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Hello, thank you for listening to this episode of the Finding Your Village Podcast. My name is Amanda Gorman and I’m your host. My goal for this show is to make the early days of parenting more connected and my mission in life is to help parents who are pregnant or postpartum find their parenting village. I am also a mom and understand how importan…

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Episode 95: Seven Experts to have in your Parenting Village 11:49

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In this solo episode, I am going to dive into the mission of Finding Your Village, which is to guide new parents in finding experts and resources to add to their villages. Get the 7 Experts to have in your Parenting Village Guide for free here! I started my Finding Your Village Podcast in 2020 — it sprouted from my passion for being a parent and co…

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Episode 94: Postpartum Nutrition: Interview with Madison Holden 22:59

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In today’s episode we are talking about postpartum nutrition and our guest is Madison Holden, who is a pediatric nurse and certified postpartum and baby nutritionist , and a mom of two. Her goal is to empower and provide knowledge to new moms to help nourish and replenish themselves after labor. So this episode is going to focus on doing just tha…

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Episode 93: When to Start Tummy Time 15:46

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In today’s solo episode I am talking all about Tummy Time: what it is, why it is important, how to do it, when to do it and how to help babies to enjoy it If you would like to save a guide to Tummy Time, you can download for free here! In the episode I discuss: What is it: allowing baby to spend time on their tummy when they are awake and alert The…

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Episode 91: Getting the Support You Need for Postpartum: Interview with Royah Loie 40:54

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Announcement: My online Postpartum Class is available now! You can still get early access to the course (including the early access discount) until March 31st, find out more here: www.pregnancytopreschool.net Additionally, I would love to hear your feedback as a listener of this podcast: Here is the link to the feedback survey! In today's episode w…

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Episode 90: Happy Two Years FYV! 7:55

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I am celebrating two huge milestones today. The first is that Finding Your Village has turned two! The second is that the online Postpartum Class that I have been working on with my partner, Amanda Israel, is live and available for families to take! I would love to hear your feedback about what you would like to hear more about in this podcast. I w…

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Episode 89: Baby Temperament: Interview with Macall Gordon 29:46

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In today’s episode we are discussing baby temperament and specifically, we talk about alert babies or live wire babies. Our guest to talk about this is Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, author, sleep coach, and mom of two. She has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford and a master’s in Applied Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. She ha…