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Setting boundaries for labor and postpartum with Emily, Birth Doula06 Mar 202400:26:59

Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!


00:00 intro/Emily’s story

02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum

05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth

08:29 boundaries during labor

12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth

25:02 outro/Emily’s info


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Protecting our children against s*xual abuse with Mel Watson, CSA survivor and former prison officer21 Feb 202400:26:36

Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.


Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!


00:00 intro/Mel’s story

02:51 how child predators are treated in prison

05:20 do predators deserve a second chance

06:23 what is grooming

09:10 forced affection from family members

10:56 sleepovers

13:17 early exposure to p*rnography 

15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it

18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse

24:27 being a “helicopter parent”


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Cultivating Healthy Grandparent Relationships with DeeDee from More Than Grand29 Nov 202300:20:07
DeeDee from More Than Grand is on a mission to help grandparents step into their new role and form healthy relationships with their grandchildren and their parents. In this episode, we discuss the importance of healthy grandparent relationships and how to navigate struggles with your child's grandparents. Find DeeDee and her resources at: https://www.morethangrand.com Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: @organicallymaddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie
Navigating the Holidays and Perinatal Mental Health with Stephanie DeFilippis, LCSW, PMH-C22 Nov 202300:24:10

Stephanie DeFilippis, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified perinatal mental health clinician. She is the founder of Crescent Moon Therapy, a maternal mental health therapy practice located in Illinois. She joins me today to talk about navigating the holidays, how to effectively set a boundary, and all things perinatal mental health. She is an amazing therapist with so much knowledge to share! I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did.


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Dealing with Difficult Reactions to the Boundaries You Set Around Your Baby22 Nov 202300:14:23

Setting boundaries with family regarding your baby is always a good idea, but speaking up for ourselves and our boundaries is not always easy. It's definitely not easy when people have a poor reaction to our boundaries. In this episode, we talk about some methods of communication for boundaries and how to deal with people who gaslight, manipulate, or disregard our boundaries. Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518 Instagram: @organically.maddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie


Is It A Red Flag When Family Pushes For Alone Time With Your Child?08 Nov 202300:10:39

Some moms feel pressured to leave their children with family members before they feel ready for that. In this video, we discuss how to handle this situation and I discuss why I think pushing for alone time with a child can be a red flag. Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Be sure to follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550895489518 Instagram: @organically.maddie TikTok: @organicallymaddie

Does Having Boundaries Around Your Baby Push Away Your Village?01 Nov 202300:11:52

It never fails that when I talk about boundaries I get the comment "this is why you guys don't have a village" or "don't push away your village". In this episode, I touch on why I don't think boundaries will push your village away. I also discuss the concept of a village and why it can't coexist with toxic family.

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Should You Leave Your Baby With Someone Who Has Mistreated You?25 Oct 202300:12:40

Many moms are put in a situation where someone mistreats them, whether that's verbal disrespect or passive aggressive comments, and then this person turns around and wants to have babysitting privileges or to play a significant role in their child's life. In this episode we discuss different types of mistreatment, and what you should do about them.


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Not Ready to Leave Your Baby Yet? Here's Why That's Totally Normal!18 Oct 202300:15:17

I used to think I was the only mom who didn't feel ready to leave her baby. But after connecting with so many of you on social media, I realized I am not alone in this! In this episode we discuss why it's so normal and natural to not want to be separated from your baby.


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Navigating Boundary Disagreements with Your Partner and Challenging MIL Dynamics ft My Husband Part 1 12 Oct 202300:17:40

Getting on the same page with your partner about boundaries regarding your baby can be challenging! Especially if there is a complicated mother-in-law situation. My husband joins me to discuss these issues and gives advice to couples who are dealing with this.


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How To Set Postpartum Boundaries04 Oct 202300:18:29

In this episode, we discuss how you can set and enforce boundaries to create a peaceful postpartum experience! Boundaries can be so important to ensure that you have time to properly rest, recover, and bond with your baby.


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Thank you so much for your support!

Does Someone Want to Play Mommy with Your Baby? Here's What to Do!04 Oct 202300:15:26
It can be a challenging situation to be in when someone in your family oversteps boundaries and wants to play more of a role in your child's life than you are comfortable with. Today we will discuss why I think so many women are struggling with this issue, and what to do about it! Be sure to follow me on  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@organicallymaddie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organically.maddie/ Thanks so much for your support!
Navigating going low/no contact with your parents or in-laws08 Feb 202400:14:58

Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today! 00:00 intro 02:30 how do you know it’s time 05:40 what if your partner is not on board 10:13 how to go about the conversation 11:34 dealing with the aftermath 13:24 outro and announcement Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow me on Instagram: organicallymaddie TikTok: organicallymaddie

Do women keep their kids away from their in-laws?17 Jan 202400:15:39

Article info: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/well/family/the-maternal-grandparent-advantage.html 00:00 Intro 01:52 in-laws tread lightly? 02:39 the maternal grandparent advantage 06:49 is the DIL the gatekeeper of the kids? 08:27 DIL keeping new baby away 11:20 sons “have to be loyal to their wives” 12:50 grandparents providing routine “care” 14:27 outro Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

MIL thinks my baby is a toy, my mom wants to spank my child, and MORE! Ask Maddie10 Jan 202400:20:04
If you have an advice request, please email askmaddie@outlook.com! I do these episodes once a month :) Story timestamps: 00:55 MIL thinks my baby is a toy 06:30 my mom wants to spank my toddler 12:43 pregnant and my mom won’t respect my boundaries Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW
Struggling with your parents or in-laws after your baby is born? Here's why.03 Jan 202400:15:21

Many new moms are struggling with their parents and in-laws after their baby is born. Here are my theories why.
Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

Level up your life (even as a mom with zero time)28 Dec 202300:14:47

Just because you're a busy mom doesn't mean you have to stop growing, learning, and becoming the best version of yourself! Make 2024 your year with these tips. 00:00 intro 00:40 let go of what doesn’t serve you 02:42 move your body 03:53 have a health relationship with your phone 08:11 get to bed at a decent time 09:35 get out of negative mindsets 11:33 have hobbies outside of motherhood or making money 12:19 re-evaulate relationships Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare and beauty: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off Kudos Diapers, my favorite non-toxic diapers: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

Multigenerational living is NOT the solution to modern problems. Here's why.22 Dec 202300:16:49

Is the nuclear family a scam? Should we all go back to multigenerational living? Let's discuss! Get my FREE 25-page Postpartum E-Guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie

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How to stop having "yes girl" energy and end your people pleasing era with Angela Martello, LCSW 13 Dec 202300:20:07

People pleasing is a common struggle that many women face. I personally have dealt with this all my life, and have been on a journey to overcome this. Angela Martella, LCSW and therapist joins me today to discuss how to stop having "yes girl" energy and how to overcome people pleasing. We discuss how to start setting boundaries, learn to deal with the fear of rejection, and more!


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In-laws ruined my postpartum, my father won't stop kissing my baby, and more! ASK MADDIE07 Dec 202300:24:21
Welcome to the first episode of Ask Maddie! Thank you guys for submitting your stories. I hope this can be helpful for those looking for advice or guidance. If you want to be featured in a future episode, please email askmaddie@outlook.com 20% OFF DIME BEAUTY LINK: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie Books/resources about toxic MILs: https://amzn.to/47Mc7Hy https://amzn.to/46MCjR5 Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @organicallymaddie
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