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| Last Episode of Season 1! Sleep Updates | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:19:54 | |
Join your cohosts as they close out the season with a sleep update from their own daughters! Stay till the end to hear a couple other stories sent in by YOU! Find more sleep without sleep training updates in Rachael's IG highlight "sleep stories" @heysleepybaby
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| Simple & Sustainable Parenting with Lindsay Short | 31 May 2021 | 00:32:37 | |
Join Rachael as she speaks with Lindsay Short of @simply.sustainable.parenting as they discuss how to reduce clutter and overwhelm when it comes to baby "stuff" and how to make sustainable choices from diapering to playroom items! Website: www.simplysustainableparenting.com Upcoming Workshop: https://simplysustainableparenting.com/new-products/nomorecrapworkshop | |||
| Boundaries with Dr. Tracy | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:45:40 | |
Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Tracy D. of @drtracyd on Instagram, an amazing therapist devoted to women and couples. Rachael and Dr. Tracy tackle the tricky topic of In- Laws and Parents, and how to set boundaries when it comes to our kids and our space. | |||
| Empowering Your Birth with Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:41:09 | |
Join Kara Ann and Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor on this episode of Mom Friends. Heather is a labor and delivery nurse and is passionate about empowering moms to be in planning for their birth and being an advocate for the birth that they want to have. We talk everything from how to create a birth plan, communicating your preferences to your provider, tips for partners and birth support people, options available during a planned cesarean and more!
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| Tongue Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:22:02 | |
Join Rachael for this interview with Dr. Giselle Tadros DPT, who is the founder of In-Home Pediatric PT of NJ (@inhomepediatricpt) and Milk Matters PT(@milkmatterspt). She has been helping babies and families in her community for over 20 years and has 3 kids of her own. | |||
| The Future of Starting Solids with Jenny Best of Solid Starts | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:56:19 | |
Join Kara Ann and guest Jenny Best of Solid Starts on this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss the purpose of Jenny's work, her personal experience with introducing solids with her children, the benefits of starting with finger foods, the baby food industry and more!
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| Baby Containers & Tummy Time with OT Ali Vuolo | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:52:05 | |
Join Rachael and Ali Vuolo, Pediatric OT and clean living expert. Ali is passionate about supporting babies and moms from the start by teaching them to do less! | |||
| Our Experiences with Sleep Training | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:40:57 | |
Trigger warning: sleep training
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| The Mental Load & Mom Guilt | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:48:01 | |
Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, relationship consultant, researcher, and face behind relationship Instagram account @mylovethinks. | |||
| Tips for Moving with Little Ones | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:23:59 | |
Join Rachael and Kara Ann for this episode of Mom Friends, where they discuss their recent cross-country moves with little ones and share some tips to help you with a smoother transition!
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| Attachment with Bethany Saltman | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:33:05 | |
Join Rachael and Bethany Saltman, researcher and author of The Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, as they discuss how to find "delight" in your motherhood journey (even if that means chicken nuggets and Real Housewives) and what really matters when forming secure attachments with our babies (hint: you don't have to breastfeed or cosleep). | |||
| All About Teething - Expectations, Sleep and Natural Remedies | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:26:11 | |
In this episode Kara Ann and Rachael discuss teething, expectations for sleep and natural ways to help your little one stay comfortable.
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*the information shared in this podcast is NOT medical advice and is for general educational purposes only | |||
| Baby Tummy Issues: Reflux, Colic, and Allergies with Dr. Julia Getzelman | 24 May 2021 | 00:45:49 | |
Join Rachael and Dr. Julia Getzelman, founder of GetzWell Pediatrics in SF, CA, as they talk about all things baby gut! Poop, gas, colic, allergies, reflux, "colic" and starting solids are discussed. They also chat about the current state of pediatrics in the US and the need for more holistic and functional medicine. About Dr. Julia Getzelman Julia Getzelman, M.D. founded GetzWell Pediatrics in 2008 with a passionate commitment to bring pediatric functional medicine to San Francisco. Dr. Getzelman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stanford University with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa. She later earned her medical degree from Yale University and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital Oakland. Thereafter, she was an attending physician in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric clinic at Highland, Oakland’s county hospital, and also worked at After Hour Pediatrics in San Mateo. In the 5 years before founding GetzWell, she practiced at Sutter-Saint Luke’s Health Care Center in San Francisco’s Mission District where she provided whole kid care to over 1200 patients. She is board certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Getzelman believes that many factors contribute to health and illness: nutrition, physical activity, emotional/psychological stresses, and the environment, among others. She has a special interest in how nutrition and intestinal health contribute to overall wellness. To that end, she completed the core curriculum of the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2007. Dr. Getzelman has additional training in homeopathy and applied nutritional biochemistry/food as medicine as well as in using genetic polymorphisms as a guide for treating a variety of chronic problems like ADHD, anxiety, behavior issues, autoimmunity, etc. Dr. Getzelman grew up in California and is the oldest of five children. She loves the outdoors and is fascinated by nature. She comes from a musical family, has sung in a variety of venues over the years, and recently recorded Asturiana, a compilation of soothing classics and lullabies. She has a passion for romance languages and is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Dr. Getzelman lives in San Francisco with her husband. Follow GetzWell @getzwellpediatrics or get in touch for your in-person or virtual visit on their website https://getzwell.com/ Connect with Kara Ann and Rachael:
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| Intimacy Postpartum with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:34:55 | |
Join Rachael of @heysleepy baby and Dr. Tracy Dalgleish of @drtracyd for this episode all about postpartum relationships and intimacy. https://beconnected.drtracyd.com FB & Twitter: @DrTracyD Dr. Tracy Dalgleish helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges we all face in our relationships and within ourselves to create a more meaningful life through therapy, wellness seminars, and her work outside of the therapy room. For over 15 years, Dr. Dalgleish has provided direct clinical services as well as researching, writing, and speaking about relationships. She provides psychological assessments, diagnosis, and individual and couple therapy for a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, postpartum difficulties, stress and burnout, and relationship difficulties. Committed to making what she does more accessible, Dr. Dalgleish is the host of podcast ‘I’m Not Your Shrink’ where she dives deeper into clinical knowledge and research in a relatable and informal way. She also offers other e-learning if you prefer to learn on the go, including an online community for women who want to strengthen their relationship. A mother of two young children and owner of Integrated Wellness, a mental health clinic in Ottawa Ontario, she understands what it means to juggle the full load of being a mother and a professional woman. | |||
| Get to Know Your Hosts - Rachael and Kara Ann | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:16:58 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Mom Friends! Get to know your hosts, Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies.
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| Mom Friends Trailer | 10 Jan 2021 | 00:01:24 | |
Join Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies as they tackle all things motherhood. Their passion for creating this podcast was fueled through their own experiences parenting against societal norms and the isolation they faced. They wanted to create a community to support and educate moms and leave them feeling empowered. We host weekly episodes where we chat about all things motherhood - from pregnancy through postpartum and parenting. We’ll also host regular interviews with experts you need to hear from! Grab your headphones and a coffee and come relate, laugh and vent with your new mom friends!
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| Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers | 17 May 2021 | 00:28:41 | |
Join Kara Ann and Rachael on this episode of Mom Friends all about traveling with little ones. We discuss practical tips we learned from personal experience through travel at different ages and stages.
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| Navigating Friendships with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer | 10 May 2021 | 00:28:57 | |
Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer about how relationships with friends change after having kids, what we can do about it, and how to know when it's time to say goodbye. We talk about navigating "friendship breakups" and how to make new friends.
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| Baby Sign Language with Laura Payne | 03 May 2021 | 00:37:50 | |
Join Kara Ann and guest Laura Payne for this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss American Sign Language and baby sign language, how learning signs can be a wonderful tool to help ease frustration and hep your baby communicate and more. ASL Video Dictionary Resources: Connect with Kara Ann and Rachael:
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| Breastsleeping & The Sleep Industry with Lindsey Shipley, IBCLC | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:51:43 | |
Join Rachael and Lindsey Shipley of @lactationlink as they discuss Lindsey's journey as a mother of 3, bed sharing and misinformation regarding bedsharing/ breastsleeping, SIDS, and the infant feeding & sleep industry at large. | |||
| Postpartum Expectations, Recovery and Returning to Fitness with Leah Barto | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:41:20 | |
Join Kara Ann and guest Leah Barto on this episode of Mom Friends. Leah is a birth doula, the program director at Birthfit, a gym owner and a mom of two. She shares realistic tips for postpartum recovery, asking for help as well as setting boundaries, slowing down and returning to fitness and more.
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| Postpartum Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts with Kate Borsato | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:37:22 | |
Join Rachael as she chats with therapist Kate Borsato (@kateborsato on IG) about postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and realistic ideas for self care. Postpartum Mental Health Support & Resources at https://www.postpartum.net/ | |||
| Preconception Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Ayla Barmmer, RD - Creator of Full Circle Prenatal | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:39:52 | |
Join Kara Ann and Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN on this episode of Mom Friends where we discuss postpartum nutrient needs, preparing for subsequent pregnancies, pregnancy spacing, pregnancy loss, pre and postnatals and more.
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