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Breast cancer and all of its unknowns can feel scary and overwhelming. In her upcoming book 
Beyond the Pink, Dr. Elonora Teplinsky gives women an easily accessible guide to understand 
their or their loved ones’ cancer diagnosis.

In today’s conversation, Dr. Teplinsky walks us through the risk factors for breast cancer and 
why more women are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age. We also dive into 
surprising risk factors for breast cancer and preventative measures we can take for ourselves 
and our daughters. So much about cancer and breast cancer can be confusing and frightening, 
but Dr. Teplinsky reminds us that early detection and awareness can go a long way.

Learn more and pre-order Beyond the Pink here: https://interludecancerstories.com/book/

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So many women are nutritionally deficient and don’t even know it. Today, Needed co-founder Julie Sawaya breaks down these nutrition gaps and what Needed is doing to help women catch back up. 
As a nutritionist and mother to three, Julie knows firsthand just how nutritionally depleting pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding can be. Women are often lacking nutrients before becoming moms, and taking care of our kids puts demands even more nutrition. In our conversation, Julie explains what nutrients our bodies need to thrive and how to make sure we’re getting enough. From pregnancy to perimenopause to menopause, women need specialized nutrition and Needed is here to help. 
Make sure to use code BDA for 20% your first order at thisisneeded.com 

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Moms are often the first to notice when something is changing in their children, their families, and their communities but so much of what mothers experience goes unseen and unmeasured. 
 
Today, Lauren Prentiss of Count on Mothers joins me to share what their first national benchmark reveals about motherhood in America today. From the overwhelming early years of parenting and the financial pressures families are facing to the surprising number of mothers putting off their own healthcare because of cost, the data puts real numbers behind experiences so many moms already know firsthand. 
 
They also discuss where mothers across the political spectrum are finding common ground, why making these experiences visible matters, and how research like this can help inform the companies, policymakers, and organizations making decisions that impact families. 
 
Most importantly, Lauren shares an encouraging reminder for moms: your observations matter and chances are, you’re seeing more than you give yourself credit for. 
 
Read the Wave One Benchmark and learn more about Count on Mothers at countonmothers.org 

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Feeding our kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming. From worries about the contents of our food to making sure they get the right nutrients, there’s so much to consider. In her upcoming book Feed Them Well, Jennifer Anderson simplifies mealtime from infancy to the teen years. 
 
As a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge to share on kids’ nutrition. Today, she joins us to answer some of the top questions parents have surrounding mealtime. We cover everything from fruit pouches to figuring out what sources to trust online. Through it all, Jennifer reminds parents that every meal doesn’t have to be perfect and that little swaps can make a huge difference.  

Pre-order Jennifer’s book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75896408 

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In her upcoming book, Ambitious Mother, Dr. Anne Welsh breaks down what it means to be an ambitious mother and how women can thrive in their careers as well as at home. Today, she joins us for an honest conversation on the demands of parenthood and redefining ambition. 
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Welsh has a wealth of experience guiding mothers and parents through all of life’s challenges. In today’s conversation, she stresses the importance of reframing ambition and remembering that something being hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Reframing our perspective and keeping sight of what we want for ourselves can change the way we navigate life and parenting for the better.  
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In his new book, Tiny Shifts, Dr. Goldstein explains how to make small meaningful shifts in our lives to enhance our calm, connection, and longevity. Today he walks us through his philosophy of tiny shifts and how small shifts can make a huge difference in our lives. 
 
Dr. Goldstein walks us through his Four Rs of emotional regulation and how we can integrate them into our daily lives. He also offers some insight into the overwhelm so many of us feel, and how we can take a step back and process all that we’re experiencing in life. From relaxation techniques to connecting with our kids, Dr. Goldstein covers it all in today’s episode.  

Order his book here: https://amzn.to/4pnfDSt 

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From gentle parenting to authoritative parenting Jon Fogel has studied it all. Today, he joins us to walk through his parenting philosophy and how he became a trusted parenting source online. 
Jon explains how he got his start online after sharing parenting tips on TikTok, and how he’s built a parenting platform with more male followers than most. Jon tells us that dads have a different parenting perspective, and speaking to that perspective can help couples get on the same page. He also shares his insights on punishment free parenting, and how parents can use his philosophy to foster a calm, loving family environment.
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Kay and Tay Dudley have been a beloved internet couple for years, and today they join us to break down their journey on social media. From making family content to protein bars, Kay and Tay have done it all. 
The couple explain how they got their start on the internet, and how they’re balancing social media life with personal life now that they make their living online. We also get into the decision to be open about Kay’s struggle with Lupus, and how they’re hoping to be good representation for others with autoimmune conditions. Part of Kay’s health journey also inspired them to create their new protein bar, the HeyNu bar, and we round out our conversation talking more about their bar and where they hope to take it next!
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racking your cycle and understanding hormones are key building blocks to women’s health. Today, Alisa Vitti, the creator for FLO Loving, joins us to explain how women can understand what’s happening in their bodies and optimize their health. 
Alisa explains her journey with PMOS which led her to start cycle tracking, and why she created FLO Living and the MyFLO app to help other women get a handle on what’s going on in their own bodies. We also dive into what we hope to teach our daughters about their bodies so that they’re set up to be in control of their hormonal health. Alisa explains how she’s being open about her cycle and hormonal health with her daughters and gives practical ways other women can prepare their daughters for the hormonal changes that come with puberty. When we treat menstrual health and our cycles as a vital sign, our health always benefits.
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Dr. Tracey Dalgleish joined us in this episode to explore the challenges in maintaining intimacy after birth, and her solutions to bring couples back together in the postpartum period. Dr. Dalgleish encourages partners to talk openly about intimacy after baby before the postpartum period begins and also encourages couples to seek therapy sooner rather than later. She explains that therapy can be like maintenance for your relationship and doesn’t need to come into the picture only when a problem arises. 
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Sometimes moms just need a moment to themselves, and no one knows that more than today’s guest, Dr. Cassidy Freitas. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Cassidy brings professional experiences and personal insight to her work in maternal mental health. 
Today, we walk through Dr. Cassidy’s new book Mom Needs a Moment and what she hopes every mom can take away from reading it. Dr. Cassidy explains some of the reasons moms might need a moment, from mental overwhelm to being touched out, and what we can do to take those margins for ourselves. Tune in for practical ways to take a moment for yourself! 
Preorder Mom Needs a Moment here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page/mom-needs-a-moment-preorder/ 
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From surviving the toddler years to parenting teenagers, Cat and Nat have been through it all. In this episode, they joined us to talk through all things motherhood. They share their journeys as moms and as sisters, and what they’ve learned along the way. Cat and Nat have such great insight for parents looking toward the teen years, and they hope they can help other parents realize that parenting teens is just as rewarding as any other phase of parenthood. 
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Lauren and Jason Kennedy are open and honest about their relationship highs and lows in their new podcast The Kennedy’s. Today, we discuss some of the real unfiltered challenges and joys of parenting and building a relationship in our next installment of The Ultimate Unbalancing Act, our four-part series with Yahoo.  
  
Lauren and Jason give us some background on what inspired them to start sharing their couple’s therapy as a podcast, and what they’ve learned from being so open about their relationship online. They also share their perspectives on parenting and marriage, and Lauren explains that remembering to be grateful is what powers her through when things get difficult. From reentering after traveling to teaching their kids about differences, Lauren and Jason have such great insights on communication and vulnerability. 
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In this episode Kacie Barnes, creator of Mama Knows Nutrition and pediatric nutrition expert, joined us to share practical tips for feeding toddlers. She tackled everything from managing picky eaters to navigating holiday meals. She also gives great strategies for handling food allergies and quick, nutritious meals that the whole family will enjoy.  
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Nick and Natalie Viall have been busy — building businesses together, growing their family and navigating it all very publicly. The couple, who share daughter River Rose, and are now expecting twin girls, open up about the highs and lows of expanding their family and how their relationship has evolved through every stage. One of the biggest surprises? Nick, who has always described himself as anxious, talks about how fatherhood has actually become a calming force in his life. 
 
We also dive into Nick and Natalie’s parenting styles, what they’ve learned from their own parents, and how they’re bringing those lessons into their relationship and family today. Sharing marriage, parenting and fertility struggles publicly is never easy, but Nick and Natalie hope their honesty can help other couples feel less alone — and show that it’s possible to maintain a strong partnership even in the middle of the chaos. 

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This episode was recorded in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui Wildfires. 
In this episode, Sunny Chen of Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Hawaii joined us to share vital information in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui Wildfires. Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Hawaii was and still is doing important work to support mothers and babies in Hawaii. Whether it’s disaster relief or birth support and education, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies is there to help those in need. 
Learn more about Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Hawaii here: https://www.hmhb-hawaii.org/ 
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As the creator of Poppi, Allison Ellsworth has had to learn how to balance both motherhood and running an ultra-successful business. Today, she shares some of what she’s learned along the way and whether or not there is such thing as balance in our next installment of The Ultimate Unbalancing Act, our four-part series with Yahoo. 
Allison walks us through her business journey from starting Poppi to pitching the brand on Shark Tank while pregnant. She also explains her philosophy that there is no such thing as balance when starting a business and making it successful. Eventually, she had to build in time to prioritize her family and the things she loved. Allison is up front about the hard work it takes to build a brand as big a Poppi and is open about the work she put in; she even brought her baby to meetings! For anyone looking to start a business and wondering how to balance it all, Allison offers a unique perspective that maybe there is no such thing as balance, and that’s okay. 

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Dr. Diana Bianchi, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, joined us to walk through all the concerns many moms have surrounding medical treatment during pregnancy and postpartum. We cover the lack of studies on medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and how to make sure you’re informed when starting or continuing a medication or treatment. Dr. Bianchi emphasizes that a healthy mother is the most important thing, and following up to date medical guidelines are the best way to keep yourself and your baby safe. We also touch on the maternal health crisis, and what work is being done to ensure all pregnant and postpartum women have acess to the care that they need.  

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Pumps, sore nipples, and milk supply. Breastfeeding and pumping can feel like the wild west of motherhood, so thank goodness we have Tamari Jacob, Certified Lactation Counselor and creator of One with the Pump, to bring some info, support, and much-needed humor and good energy to the topic! Tamari walks through all of the common concerns and questions new moms have when they start their breastfeeding or pumping journey and how to work their way through the ups and downs of the journey. 
 
Tamari learned from her own experience that breastfeeding isn’t one size fits all. No matter the breastfeeding concern, Tamari is here to help! From common misconceptions to what pump to get, she has great insight for moms wherever they are on their breastfeeding or pumping journey.
 
Learn more about Tamari and access her resources at onewiththepump.com 
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Dr. Ashurina Ream from Psyched Mommy joined us to unpack the experience of becoming a mom and the shifts in identity that every woman experiences in motherhood. We tackle everything from mom guilt to bodily changes and feeling like a stranger to yourself. Dr. Ream explains how societal expectations can fuel mom guilt and how it’s important to set boundaries that empower you and acknowledge the struggles of motherhood. Becoming a mom can be challenging, but it doesn’t need to be a negative experience and Dr. Ream with Psyched Mommy is here to help.  
Learn more on https://www.psychedmommy.com/ 
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When we become moms, our whole world changes. From body changes to identity shifts, motherhood can be full of new experiences. Today, we talk with Lo Bosworth for The Ultimate Unbalancing Act, our four-part series with Yahoo.  
She walks us through her pregnancy and postpartum experience, and how she’s handling all of the shifts that come along with becoming a mom. Lo explains her challenging postpartum experience following a c-section that resulted in a retained placenta and how she’s coping with a birth and postpartum experience that wasn’t quite what she planned for. We also delve into just how much motherhood shifts your perspective, and how she’s experiencing that as a first-time mom. Lo is also candid about her experience balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and how there might not really be such a thing as balance. 
You can hear more about Lo’s and other moms’ stories on her podcast Tell Me I’m a Good Mom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-im-a-good-mom-with-lo-bosworth-natale/id1882122583 
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Introducing solids to your baby can be a daunting task. In this episode, Megan McNamee joined us to walk through some of her top steps for introducing solids. She explains what exactly baby-led weaning is, and how to incorporate some of those techniques into your approach. She also has advice on some of the best first foods, managing picky eating, and so much more. Whether your baby is just starting to eat solids or showing signs of picky eating, Megan has advice for you today! 
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As an experienced OB/GYN and cosmetic Gynecologist, Dr. Courtenay Poucher has been working to break down stigmas and shame in the cosmetic gynecology space. 
Whether you are experiencing vaginal discomfort, want to change something about the appearance of your vagina or have experienced changes during pregnancy, postpartum or menopause, she’s doing it all!  
 
Today, Dr. Poucher explains some of the misconceptions surrounding her top request of labiaplasty and cosmetic gynecology. She tells us that often, patients aren’t just seeing cosmetic changes, but functional ones as well. 
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Tiffani Thiessen joined us alongside the release of her cookbook Here We Go Again to walk us through some of the key takeaways from the book like minimizing food waste and saving money in the kitchen. Here We Go Again is full of recipes that focus on using leftovers creatively, and Tiffani explains that using leftovers well is key to making sure the food we make is not going to waste. It’s not just about saving money, it’s good for the planet too. Tiffani also has great advice on getting kids involved in the kitchen and turning picky eaters into adventurous ones.  
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Keeping your home organized and eliminating clutter are goals many of us want to achieve but figuring out where to start can feel paralyzing. Katy Joy Wells, decluttering expert and author of the new book Making Home Your Happy Place, is here to help. 
 
In today’s episode, Katy breaks down some of her favorite decluttering techniques, showing how to integrate them into everyday life and create a sustainable system for keeping your home organized. She also shares ways to get kids involved in the decluttering process. Teaching children how to stay organized early can set them up for success as they grow. Whether you’re just starting to declutter or already have your own habits, Katy reminds us that decluttering isn’t all or nothing—and that giving yourself grace while working toward your organizational goals is so important.
 
Order her book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53986399 
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Sensory play can be a great way to help fuel your child’s development, but many parents aren’t sure where to start. Myriam Sandler of Mothercould joined us to share practical tips for parents on how to integrate sensory play. She shares some of her own journey into sensory play as well as some of the reasons parents might choose to offer different types of sensory play to their child. We also cover how to keep sensory play safe and some great DIY activities children can do at home.
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So many parents feel helpless by the amount of technology our children find themselves on and around. Michaeleen is here to tell us that our kid's brains are actually much easier to rewire than we think they are. In her new book Dopamine Kids Michaeleen Doucleff gives parents a step-by-step guide for how to rewire their kids’ brains to seek out healthier sources of dopamine.  

Michaeleen starts today’s conversation by explaining exactly what dopamine does in our brains. It’s much more complex than just making us feel good! She also gives parents practical tips for how to swap screens for healthier sources of dopamine for our kids. Things like audio books and riding bikes can give our kids the dopamine their brains crave but in healthier ways that fulfill more aspects of their lives. Stepping away from screen time can be daunting, but Michaeleen encourages parents to remember that kids’ brains are flexible and will adapt quickly. 
 
Learn more about Michaeleen and order Dopamine Kids here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53076783 

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Sara Haines joined us to walk through her journey to motherhood and some of the key insights she gained along the way. Many new moms feel overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting, but Sara is here to encourage them to embrace the chaos. She also emphasizes the importance of connecting with other moms and building your support network. Parenting is so much easier with a village, even if it’s just a group of fellow moms who can recommend the best car seat. Motherhood is filled with unexpected challenges, but Sara reminds us that embracing the journey can help us find our way.
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Eliminating painful cycles through nutrition? Yes please! As women, we often accept that uncomfortable symptoms around our cycles are normal and assumed . Lauren Chambers is here to help rewrite that narrative. As a nutrition and hormone coach, Lauren has a wealth of knowledge of how food can impact our hormones. Today, she breaks down the phases of a woman’s cycle and how nutrition can support a woman throughout her cycle.

In her new cookbook, Hormone Healthy Eats, Lauren gives recipes for every phase of our hormone cycle. Today, she breaks down the building blocks in those recipes like iron-rich foods during the menstrual phase and fresh vegetables during the follicular phase. Lauren explains that natural hormonal changes don’t have to equal discomfort, and eating a wide range of nutrient dense foods at specific times in our cycle can bring relief and help women thrive at every time of the month.

Learn more about Lauren and order her book at the links below:
Website: https://sofreshnsogreen.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofreshnsogreeeeen/?hl=en
Order Hormone Healthy Eats: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51739806

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Pia Baroncini has been outspoken about her PCOS journey, and she joined us for a raw, inspiring conversation. In this conversation, we dove into Pia's story of struggling to conceive, facing diagnosis delays, and finally welcoming her baby into the world. She shares some of her experience with PCOS and how she’s learned to manage the condition as well as what symptoms other women should be on the lookout for.  

We also dove into her postpartum experience and body after baby where Pia highlighted that healing isn’t a one size fits all journey. She tells us that all women should feel empowered to advocate for themselves and work toward what feels best for themselves and their bodies.  

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If you’re like me and are constantly bombarded about all the toxic things in our lives and find yourself wanting to make a change that paralyze us to where to begin this episode is for you. Today, Dr. Natasha Beck of Dr. Organic Mommy is here to help demystify nontoxic living and give some practical guidelines for moving toward a healthier lifestyle. 
When it comes to kids, switching out products might be easy, but being mindful of what they eat can sometimes be tricky and how we go about it is really important. Dr. Beck encourages parents to work for progress, not perfection, when working to get toxins out of their homes. 
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to further your nontoxic journey, Dr. Beck reminds us that small changes can lead to big impacts. Shop her non-toxic favorites here: https://amzn.to/4tleQ5h 

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Ría Safford joined us to talk through organization, especially when you’re getting ready for a baby. As a professional organizer, Ría has great tips for new and expecting moms for what to prioritize when organizing and prepping a space for baby. She also has insights on keeping a household organized with kids, and some strategies to simplify organization in parenthood. And of course, she has great way to organize all the toys that come along with having kids as well!
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Creating the perfect playroom for your kids can be fun—but also a little overwhelming. Designing a space that works for multiple ages? Even trickier. And then there’s all the stuff. 

Lily and Claire are here this week to walk us through how to create an ideal play space, share tips on maintaining it, and ways to cut down on clutter. Shop Little Kingdoms here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-49267136 

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Victoria Rodriguez from Save the Children joined us to talk about the importance of childhood literacy. Reading to your child, even in the womb, can shape their brain and help form emotional bonds. Victoria shares how to create reading routines for children of all ages, and how even just a little bit of reading each day can make a big impact. She also tells us that exposing our babies to books before they can read is beneficial as well. The first five years of life are critical to a child’s brain development, and Victoria is here to teach us how to set our kids up for success through reading.
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What is mattering, and how do we make ourselves and others feel like they matter? Dr. Lindsey Burgardt is back (we did an interview after the Palisades fire together) to dive deep into what it means to matter. Dr. Burghardt is the Chief Science Officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, and some of her most recent research focuses on Mattering. 
Today, Dr. Burghardt has practical advice for all of us, including parents, to help make both kids and adults feel like they matter and to understand where that stems from. She also gives us some ways we can foster mattering for ourselves as adults! Whatever our age, we all want to feel seen and feel we matter, and Dr. Burghardt helps show us what mattering can do for us. 
Read her article here: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/working-paper/mattering-in-early-childhood/ 
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Witney Carson joined us in this episode to share her experience as a postpartum mom during COVID. Witney faced a mountain of unexpected challenges when she gave birth, from an unplanned C-section to battling COVID while caring for a newborn. After recovering, Witney went on to face pressure to bounce back to her pre-baby, professional-dancing self. Witney wants other moms to know that giving yourself grace in postpartum is an act of self-love. She shared her experience with body image and recovery in hopes that other moms will know they’re not alone and that embracing their own unique journey is so important.  
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Sibling rivalry, a topic we hear about growing up in a family with siblings and one we become hyper aware of when raising kids of our own. Part of it is natural and lots of sibling rivalry can be provoked by dynamics parents create, consciously or subconsciously. The good news? Amy MccCeady is here to share her expert with them on how to help mitigate sibling rivalry, and also how to become aware of changing habits to make sure our kids grow up, supporting their siblings and not competing with them, as much as possible. 
As a parenting expert and mom of two grown sons, Amy is no stranger to sibling rivalry. She walks us through some of the mistakes parents make when navigating conflict with their children, and how they can address rivalry in a healthier manner. She also reassures parents that some competition among siblings is normal and healthy; it can even help them learn how to manage conflict in other relationships in the future.  
Make sure to check out her books to learn more! 
If I have to Tell You One More Time...: https://amzn.to/4s1UJst 
The Me Me Me Epidemic: https://amzn.to/46U0iki  
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Amina Pasha of Thrive Market joined us to share insights on healthy eating and how Thrive can help you keep your pantry full of healthy staples for the family. We talk through Thrive’s sustainable practice and also touch on balance motherhood and career. Amina also shares more about Thrive’s mission driven approach, and some of her favorite staples that are available on Thrive Market.  
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My sister Christina joined us for another conversation all about sisterhood. We got into some of our personal experience as sisters growing up and answered some of your questions about being sisters. Maintaining family bonds was something that is so important to us, and one of the best bonds is being sisters. We reflect on our childhood and how we felt it was important that we stayed supportive rather than competitive and round out the conversation with some advice for current parents fostering sibling relationships. 
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So many parents will find themselves worrying if they’re doing enough to create a secure attachment with their children. Today, we’re joined by Eli Harwood, the creator of Attachment Nerd and bestselling author of Raising Securely Attached Kids to talk all about attachment and managing our emotions.
Eli’s new book How to Deal with Your ___ So Your Kids Don’t Have To is a practical encyclopedia for parents to reference again and again. She covers everything from what to do when you’re feeling angry to how to talk to your partner about getting into therapy. Today, we delve into fostering a secure bond with our kids and how important it is to take care of our own emotional baggage for the sake of our kids. Everyone can benefit from Eli’s work because as she says, the best gift you can give your kids is secure attachment.
Learn more about Eli here: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/ 
Pre-order How to Deal here: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/books 
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As part of our sisterhood series, I sat down with Emily Jackson and Rachel Parcell. They share their experiences growing up together as a tight knit family of four sisters and all the highs and lows that come along with sisterhood. We discuss different sister dynamics, navigating conflict, and supporting each other. We also get into the process of forming your own self-image while also staying close to your siblings. This series celebrated the unique gift of sisterhood, and Emily and Rachel are such great examples of that gift.
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This week I sat down with Elizabeth Zwillinger, one of the co-founders of Biologica, to talk all about hormonal health. We dive into Biologica’s groundbreaking multivitamin, specifically formulated to support women’s hormonal health. 
We also get into the link between hormones and gut health, and how Biologica can help support healthy hormones and a healthy gut. Elizabeth is passionate about filling the gaps left behind by traditional supplements, and Biologica does just that. Learn more about Biologica at the links below! 

Order Biologica here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43407818 

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Jenny Best is a mom of three and founder of Solid Starts. In this episode, she joined us to walk through all the complexities of feeding babies and toddlers. We talk through common concerns when starting solids, the idea of baby-led weaning, and how to address picky eating. Jenny emphasizes the importance of trusting your own parental intuition and remembering that you are the one that knows your child best. She also gives us some great advice for managing good refusal and fostering health family mealtimes.  

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When I heard about coregulation from Marc Brackett years ago, it changed the way that I parent. It actually changed how I behave in most of my relationships and has given me a whole new awareness of what goes on when our kids have big feelings. I learned all of this from Marc Brackett and I’m so excited to spread the knowledge with all of you. 
 
Marc is professor at Yale and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Coregulation is really the key to life. Marc explains how you can't help your child co-regulate if you can't self-regulate yourself, why there's no such thing as a bad emotion, and the critical difference between anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. 
 
Marc introduces the concept of creating an Emotional Intelligence Charter with your family during calm moments, rather than waiting for meltdowns to happen. From handling bedtime battles to managing your own triggers, Marc offers practical tools like asking yourself "Will this matter in a week?" and reminds us to be curious explorers rather than a critical judges of emotions. Whether you're a parent or simply want to improve your own emotional well-being, Marc reminds us it's never too late to build these skills. 
 
Order his book "Dealing With Feeling" here https://go.shopmy.us/p-42655649 

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Beverley Mitchell joined us to share her insights on motherhood, personal growth, and the challenges that come with balancing family personal goals. Beverley emphasizes the importance of building a supportive sisterhood among mothers where we all feel safe to ask for help. Embracing vulnerability and overcoming the fear of judgment where so important in Beverley’s journey, and she encourages others to learn how to let go of their own fears of being judged. We also touch on her time on Special Forces, and her experience as a working mom. 
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Hayley Arceneaux, our first BDA Baby guest who's been to space talks about her journey beating childhood cancer to becoming an astronaut, to turning her journeys into heart-warming children's books. She talks about how to be brave in the face of scary situations, the healing power of returning to St. Jude’s to give back and so much more.

If you're looking for an inspiring story of resilience, dreaming big and growing up, this one's for you! Order her book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-41611075
 
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We sat down with Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat to talk through all the complexities of car seat safety from proper installation to when to size up your seat. Michelle explains the different types of car seats, and when your child should be moving up to the next style of seat. Car seat safety is critical, and Michelle has great tips on how to make sure you’re installing and using your car seat correctly. Michelle hopes that safe in the seat can help parents feel less overwhelmed by all of the car seat information that is out there. Understanding the basics can go a long way to help make sure your child is as safe as possible in your car. 
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I sit down with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman of Meet the Freemans for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a strong marriage through every season of life, especially parenthood. We talk about how their relationship wasn’t an overnight success, but the result of intentionally learning communication tools early on, navigating conflict as a team, and committing to growth long before kids entered the picture.

They share how their very different upbringings shaped the way they handle conflict, why adaptability is one of the most important predictors of long-term relationship success, and why seeking support before things fall apart can make all the difference.

We also dive into what happens to marriages after kids — from co-regulating with our children but forgetting to co-regulate with our partners, to the “roommate phase” so many couples experience. Jocelyn and Erin break down how small, everyday micro-moments of connection can help reignite intimacy, even in the busiest seasons of parenting.

We also talk about modeling healthy relationships for our kids, staying emotionally connected beyond logistics, and why treating your marriage as a lifestyle, not a crisis response,  matters more than we realize.This conversation is full of practical takeaways for couples who want to feel more connected, communicate better, and stay on the same team through parenting and beyond.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Katrina Scott shares her journey through secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional challenges that accompany these experiences. Katrina hopes that by sharing her story she can help others feel less alone in their own journeys with pregnancy loss and the anxiety that follows in future pregnancies. She discusses the importance of hope and support from partners during pregnancy loss and fertility struggles and encourages women to appreciate their body and understand that every woman's journey is unique. The conversation provides valuable insights for those navigating similar paths, highlighting the significance of mental health and self-care throughout the process. 
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The Speech Sisters, Bridget Hilsberg and Brooke Dwyer, joined us in this episode to delve into the critical topic of speech and language development in children. We go over the various milestones in speech, and when to actually be worried if your child seems to miss a milestone. Bridget and Brook also share great, practical strategies for parents looking to incorporate language building into their routine. Bridget and Brooke also remind us that every child is unique and that understanding communication milestones and what they mean can help us feel a little less anxious.  
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