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We did it—Season 2 of The Sage Mother Podcast is a wrap! 🎉 In this special finale, Andrea and Kristin take a heartfelt look back at the evolution of Sage Mother Co., what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how conversations with real moms have reshaped their mission moving forward.

From humble beginnings to launching a tech-enabled tool for postpartum care, this episode is part reflection, part behind-the-scenes, and part vision-casting for what’s next. You'll also hear what moms told us were the hardest and most rewarding parts of motherhood—and how that feedback is shaping our future.

Whether you've been with us from the start or just found the podcast, this is a real, raw, and deeply hopeful episode you won’t want to miss.

In This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Why we started Sage Mother Co.⏳ 03:00 – The early vision: education and community for moms⏳ 06:00 – What we got wrong—and what we’ve learned⏳ 08:00 – The friction points moms face in accessing support⏳ 10:00 – How discovery calls transformed our understanding⏳ 13:00 – Why physical recovery is a huge unmet need⏳ 15:00 – What we’re building next: a text-based postpartum support system⏳ 17:00 – Our hopes for funding, reach, and impact⏳ 18:00 – The top struggles moms shared in Season 2⏳ 20:00 – The most rewarding parts of motherhood
⏳ 24:00 – Our personal reflections and tears (yes, actual tears!)
⏳ 26:00 – What’s ahead for Season 3—and how you can be part of it

Links:📸 ⁠Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram⁠📬 Want to share your story or be a guest? Reach out to us via email [support@sagemotherco.com].

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You walk into a room and forget why. You mix up your kids’ names. You feel like your brain hasn’t been the same since giving birth. But what if “mom brain” is more evolution than failure?

In this episode, Andrea and Kristin get into the science behind mom brain—what actually happens to the brain during pregnancy and postpartum, why it affects memory and emotional regulation, and… what surprising advantages these changes may offer.

From hormone drops and amygdala growth, to synaptic pruning and how motherhood may literally keep your brain younger—we’re reframing what we think we know about this foggy, frustrating, and fascinating mental state.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – What the science says about how motherhood changes the brain
⏳ 03:00 – Real-life mom brain moments we’ve cringed through
⏳ 06:00 – The three core causes of mom brain
⏳ 08:00 – Why emotional regulation gets harder—but empathy gets stronger
⏳ 10:00 – The amygdala, fear, and how evolution may have shaped hypervigilance
⏳ 11:00 – Motherhood and emotional intelligence
⏳ 12:00 – Learning + memory-building capacity
⏳ 13:00 – Why moms’ brains may age slower
⏳ 16:00 – The cognitive workout ofmotherhood
⏳ 17:00 – Synaptic pruning and why matrescence may be a window for healing
⏳ 18:00 – Easy doesn’t equal good

Links:

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Modern Counseling San Diego: The Science Behind 'Mommy Brain'

Time: Is ‘Mommy Brain’ Real? What Happens to Your Mind and Body When You Become a Mom

CBC Radio: 'Mommy brain' might be a good thing, new research suggests

Greenlight: Parenting 101: The science behind mom brain

1-800 Flowers Petal Talk: Why ‘Mommy Brain’ Is Another Reason to Celebrate Moms

Houston Methodist: The Mom Brain Phenomenon: Blasting the Myth of the Perfect Mom

Mylicon: Pregnancy Brain & Its Hidden Benefits

Newborn Mothers: 15 benefits of baby brain

NIH: Neuroprotective Effects of Motherhood on Brain Function in Late Life: A Resting-State fMRI Study

What happens when you move in with your in-laws two weeks before giving birth… during a pandemic… in the middle of a hurricane?

In this episode Jessy Dengler—working mom of two, Iowa native, and creative problem solver— shares what it’s really like to raise a family right next door to your in-laws. From daycare decisions and postpartum realities to building a home on family land and navigating remote work with young kids, Jessy brings humor, honesty, and practical wisdom to the mic.

She also opens up about her dream to stay home with her kids, how she convinced her boss to let her work remotely, and what it looks like to prioritize your mental health in the thick of it all.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Giving birth, COVID and a derecho: the wild timing of moving in with her in-laws
⏳ 03:00 – Why she left her in-person job—and how she got hired back virtually
⏳ 05:00 – The emotional and financial toll of daycare
⏳ 09:00 – Building a house on family land: what it’s really like to live next door to your in-laws
⏳ 12:00 – The unexpected beauty of multigenerational living
⏳ 17:00 – Who helps with childcare, and what’s changed since her mom retired
⏳ 20:00 – What a real day in the life looks like with two young boys and part-time remote work
⏳ 25:00 – The struggle to prioritize yourself and your marriage when everything else is loud
⏳ 27:00 – Saying no to negativity, and building better habits one small choice at a time
⏳ 30:00 – Toddler hands, framed memories, and why the little things matter most

Links & Resources:

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What do birth trauma, bone broth, lactation cookies, and career pivots have in common? For Samantha Byington, they all played a part in her journey to becoming a postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor.

In this episode, we talk with Samantha about the miscarriage that changed how she viewed maternal care, the home birth that followed, and how postpartum rocked her in ways she didn’t expect. She opens up about what it really felt like to transition into motherhood—and how feeding others, both as a chef and as a mom, became her way of healing and supporting women through that same transition.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Rethinking “safety” in birth and parenting: What does it really mean to be safe?
⏳ 03:00 – Sam’s path from ceramics to cooking to postpartum care
⏳ 05:00 – The miscarriage that changed everything
⏳ 09:00 – Home birth after loss: what shifted her mindset
⏳ 14:00 – “I just did that for 27 hours... and now I have to feed a baby?”
⏳ 18:00 – Why postpartum hit harder than expected
⏳ 22:00 – How food became a love language
⏳ 24:00 – The “I get why people stop” moment of nursing
⏳ 32:00 – Food as care: what she loves to cook for new moms and why it matters
⏳ 35:00 – Her favorite things to deliver, what she’s learned about lactation, and how she wants to support other mothers

Find Samantha:

🌐 Postpartum Nurture – Samantha’s site for food, doula care, and lactation support
📸 Follow Samantha on Instagram – Her evolving journey and postpartum offerings

Links & Resources:

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

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“You think this is hard? Just you wait…”

We’ve all heard it—maybe from a well-meaning family member, a stranger in the checkout line, or even another mom. But what is the just you wait comment really doing?

In this episode, Andrea and Kristin unpack the layered meaning behind one of the most common phrases in motherhood and explore how just you wait moments might actually be missed opportunities for connection and support.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – When “just you wait” shuts down instead of builds up
⏳ 07:00 – How venting often gets disguised as wisdom
⏳ 09:00 – Why shared stage friendships are so valuable in early motherhood
⏳ 14:00 – Kristin’s “who cares” filter: what she asks before she speaks
⏳ 17:00 – How personality plays a role in how we support other moms
⏳ 22:00 – The pressure to “be helpful” when you’re still just surviving yourself
⏳ 25:00 – Supportive alternatives to “just you wait”
⏳ 27:00 – Celebrating differences in our kids without comparing
⏳ 31:00 – The trap of competitiveness in motherhood—and how to resist it
⏳ 33:00 – Making space to say the right thing (even if it’s nothing at all)

Links & Resources:

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

📖 The Color Monster (Kids Book) – A favorite emotionalawareness tool for young children mentioned in this episode

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What happens when you let your kids put the goat in the car? You get real-life lessons in curiosity, connection—and a little bit of chaos.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Bryerton, editor-in chief of Charlottesville Family Magazine, and a longtime advocate for outdoor family life. From backyard chickens and bunnies to fairy gardens and food-growing adventures, Jennifer shares how gardening and small-scale homesteading shaped her motherhood journey and gave her kids something even screen time couldn’t compete with.

We also talk about the importance of community, the future of parenting media in an AI-saturated world, and practical tips for getting started with your own family garden.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Why bugs, dirt, and wonder might be the most underrated parenting tools
⏳ 02:00 – How Jennifer co-founded Charlottesville Family Magazine after leaving teaching
⏳ 07:00 – Gardening as a way to stay connected to yourself while raising kids
⏳ 09:00 – What beginner gardeners get wrong and how to keep plants alive in the summer heat
⏳ 11:00 – From bunny gardens to basil boxes: ideas for involving kids in growing food
⏳ 14:00 – Getting started withbackyard chickens and what you really need to know
⏳ 18:00 – Kids vs. screens: how to make outdoor time more compelling
⏳ 23:00 – Letting your kids fail at gardening (and why it’s still a win)
⏳ 27:00 – Gardening while parenting: managing expectations and finding joy
⏳ 31:00 – The emotional impact of sharing the outdoors with your kids
⏳ 33:00 – How nature parenting gave Jennifer her most treasured motherhood memories
⏳ 36:00 – The challenge of building community in an AI-driven world
⏳ 39:00 – From fairy gardens to friendships: the magic of small, intentional moments

Find Jennifer:

🪴 Charlottesville Family Magazine – Parenting stories, seasonal guides, and hands-on family ideas
📸 Charlottesville Family Magazine on Instagram

Links & Resources:

🐣 Cluck! The Charlottesville League of Urban Chicken Keepers – A fun and helpful chicken-keeping community
🌼 Piedmont Master Gardeners – Gardening resources for Central Virginia

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

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In this episode, Andrea and Kristin share the real story of what happens when a family who can’t plan more than three weeks ahead decides to take on Disney World?

No perfect itineraries, no Pinterest-worthy plans—just honest reflections on spontaneity, overstimulation, and what actually makes a vacation worth it with little kids.

Listen now for a judgment-free, real-life look at the magic, the meltdowns, and everything in between.

In This Episode:
⏳ 00:00 – Impromptu trips, sugar overload, and surviving with three young kids
⏳ 03:00 – Why Disney World feels magical for kids—and commercial for adults
⏳ 08:00 – Planning ahead vs. showing up and winging it: What we’d do differently next time
⏳ 13:00 – Teaching kids about money, limits, and how to handle “wanting it all” at Disney
⏳ 18:00 – SeaWorld reflections: childhood wonder with grown-up awareness
⏳ 26:00 – Theme parks vs. real-world travel: Is manufactured magic still valuable?
⏳ 31:00 – Why the fair might beat Disney for ride-loving kids (and parents who hate lines)
⏳ 34:00 – What really matters: making memories even when the experience isn’t perfect
⏳ 38:00 – Our thoughts on water parks, local adventures, and saving the “big” trips for later

Links & Resources:

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

🎟️ Travel Grown Disney Travel Planners

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We knew this was going to be a conversation about perfectionism in motherhood... but we didn’t expect just how personal—and powerful—it would be.

In this episode, Elizabeth Robbins, the creative voice behind @creekgrown and author of The Courage to Be Imperfect, takes us back to where her story really begins. After navigating a heartbreaking family tragedy that forced her to grow up fast, Elizabeth became a mom at 16—and was determined to prove to the world that she was good enough to raise her son. And she did, until a traumatic injury left her in bed, unable to keep doing everything perfectly.

What followed was a radical shift in perspective, and eventually, a new way of living. Elizabeth’s story is a layered, vulnerable testament to how some of the most meaningful transformations begin when life doesn’t go as planned.

In This Episode:
⏳ 03:00 – Becoming a mom at 16 and the pressure to prove she was “good enough”
⏳ 04:30 – The loss of her father to suicide and the impact of growing up fast
⏳ 06:30 – Elizabeth’s bitterness about people celebrating her second pregnancy
⏳ 07:00 – Perfectionism as survival: when fear drives performance
⏳ 11:00 – Doing it all wasn’t enough
⏳ 18:00 – What changed everything: the injury, the stillness, and the perspective shift
⏳ 23:00 – Letting go of perfect: what she regrets most and how she’s moving forward
⏳ 27:00 – Writing as a path to healing, and why “being perfect doesn’t help anyone”
⏳ 32:00 – The myth of the perfect mom and the reality of parenting through imperfection
⏳ 39:00 – Writing her book The Courage to Be Imperfect and what inspired the title
⏳ 46:00 – From ER nurse to Disney planner: how Elizabeth built a life around joy

Find Elizabeth:

📚 The Courage to Be Imperfect (Pre-order) – Elizabeth’s debut book, releasing July 1, 2025
📸 Follow Elizabeth on Instagram

Links & Resources:

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

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What does postpartum care look like after a home birth—and how is it different from what happens in the hospital?

In this episode, Andrea sits down with Certified Nurse Midwife Kelly Sicoli to walk through the hours, days, and weeks following a home birth. From in-home visits to personalized newborn care, they explore how this model of support can shape a mother’s postpartum experience.

Kelly has been a CNM for over 13 years, practicing primarily in the home birth setting. She offers a continuity model of care through her solo practice, Charlottesville Midwifery, supporting families through the entire childbearing cycle. She strives to offer holistic, intuitive, evidence-informed, individualized care, in partnership with the clients she serves, and the wonderful nurses who round out her birth team. The greatest joy for Kelly is the close connection with families who return for repeat pregnancies and births.

And fun fact: Kelly was Andrea’s midwife for the birth of her second daughter.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – The surprising impact of nutrition and pelvic floor prep on birth recovery
⏳ 03:00 – Kelly’s journey to becoming a solo-practice midwife
⏳ 07:00 – Who’s present at a home birth
⏳ 11:00 – How midwives assess newborn well-being without rushing to intervene
⏳ 17:00 – The golden hour: what it looks like when things unfold naturally
⏳ 22:00 – Medications and interventions: what’s offered at home
⏳ 26:00 – Monitoring baby in the home setting
⏳ 29:00 – What happens after the midwife leaves?
⏳ 34:00 – Planning for postpartum mental health: building a village before the baby arrives
⏳ 39:00 – Perineal tears, what causes them, and how midwives approach healing
⏳ 45:00 – Home birth vs birth center birth

Find Kelly:

🌐 Charlottesville Midwifery  – Learn more about Kelly’s practice
📸 Follow Kelly on Instagram

Links & Resources:
📖 Evidence Based Birth – Resource for informed decisions around birth & newborn care
📘 Postpartum Virginia – Local mental health and postpartum support directory

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co. on Instagram

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From daycare to nanny shares, homeschool to public school—there are a million options for how to provide care for your children, and yet... it can be so rare to find a solution that really feels perfect. No matter what you choose you’re trading something.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the real-life childcare and school decisions we’ve faced over the past few years. From emotional meltdowns (ours), to financial pressure, partner disagreements, and moments of deep gratitude, this episode is an honest reflection of how complicated it can be to make these choices and why the stakes feel so sky high.

The first half of this conversation was recorded months ago, while we were deep in the decision-making process—and the second half is a follow-up we recorded recently to share where we landed.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – When someone else helps raise your child—gratitude and grief in the same breath
⏳ 04:00 – White noise, moving states, and why childcare is such a major stressor for families
⏳ 06:00 – Montessori and mixed-age classrooms— making decisions with your child’s personality in mind
⏳ 11:00 – The emotional weight of passing off care—and how it influences career decisions
⏳ 18:00 – Are we prioritizing our child’s needs… or chasing our own ideal?
⏳ 22:00 – The financial trade-offs of “better” school and childcare
⏳ 26:00 – Pros and cons: nanny vs. daycare vs. homeschool
⏳ 33:00 – Do trust (and luck) matter more than you think?
⏳ 36:00 – Kristin’s big reveal: what her family finally decided for next year
⏳ 39:00 – Andrea’s public school twist: when things go wrong—and how advocating changed everything
⏳ 47:00 – When your child thrives… and you let go of the pressure to do it “your way”

Links & Resources:

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📚 Episode on Infant Sleep – From AAP guidelines to Co-sleeping. What’s really best?

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We get asked all the time: How do you do it all?
But the real question might be—should we be trying to?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the idea of the “Supermom”—where it came from, how it shows up in our lives, and why the pressure to be everything to everyone might be doing more harm than good.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – “I don’t want to be a supermom. I want to be a rested mom.”
⏳ 03:00 – Where the Supermom mythcomes from
⏳ 06:00 – When you're “crushing it” in one area of life
⏳ 10:00 – The guilt and pressure working moms feel
⏳ 17:00 – “I don’t regret my career, but..."
⏳ 20:00 – The caveat to "having it all"
⏳ 22:00 – Sprints, rest, and redefining productivity
⏳ 23:00 – What about the moms who have to do it all?

Links & Resources:

📚 The Motherhood Reset by Dr. Hillary Claire

📘 The 12 Week Year

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We’ve all heard it: “Get ready to never sleep again.” But what if that didn’t have to be true?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Daniella Marchetti, board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, to talk about how sleep—yes, even in the postpartum period—can be improved. She shares the surprising research on how insomnia affects mood, bonding, and mental health, and what moms can actually do to start sleeping better.

Whether you're in the newborn fog, dealing with a toddler who keeps climbing into your bed, or struggling to wind down enough to fall asleep —this one’s for you.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Why sleep matters more than we think in early motherhood
⏳ 03:00 – How Daniella’s own postpartum experience led her to behavioral sleep medicine
⏳ 05:00 – The culture of “you’ll never sleep again”—and why it’s harmful
⏳ 07:00 – Circadian disruption vs. sleep deprivation: what's really happening in the newborn phase
⏳ 10:00 – When should postpartum sleep issues be considered a problem?
⏳ 12:00 – Moms whose babies sleep fine… but they still can’t sleep
⏳ 14:00 – "Momsomnia": staying up late for alone time and its effects
⏳ 16:00 – Could it be sleep apnea? What to look for, especially during and after pregnancy
⏳ 19:00 – Why your relationship with sleep might need a reset
⏳ 21:00 – What is CBT-I—and how can it help moms get better sleep fast?

Find Daniella:

🌐 Daniella’s Website
📸 Follow Daniella on Instagram

Links & Resources:

📸 Follow Sage Mother Co on Instagram

🧠 Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine – Find a certified provider in your state

Ever wonder how other moms actually structure their days? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing a real, unfiltered look at what our own daily routines look like as two working moms with young kids.

From early mornings, school drop-offs, and work schedules to dinner, bedtime, and finding time for ourselves, we’re getting honest about what’s working, what’s not, and how our routines are evolving.

If you’ve ever looked at another mom and wondered, how does her day actually go?, this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Can a place actually change the way you parent?
⏳ 02:00 – Why we’re sharing a deep dive into our daily lives
⏳ 06:00 – Morning routines: getting out the door (or not!)
⏳ 12:00 – Navigating school drop-offs, tight timelines, and kids who won’t get dressed
⏳ 20:30 – Do afternoons feel like total mayhem for you too?
⏳ 28:10 – All the activities or unstructured play – deciding what’s realistic for our families
⏳ 35:25 – The ever-changing nighttime routine and why babies are easier than toddlers
⏳ 42:00 – Where do we actually find time for ourselves?
⏳ 48:00 – What’s working in our schedules—and what we’d love to improve

Links & Resources:

📖 Prep Dish – The meal plan for people who can’t follow a meal plan (like Andrea)

📸 Follow us on Instagram

📚 Episode on Infant Sleep – From AAP guidelines to Co-sleeping. What’s really best?

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Spearfisherwoman, freediver, ex-lawyer, and chef - Valentine Thomas holds many titles that you don’t typically associate with motherhood.

She joins us to share her raw and refreshing take on how becoming a mom has reshaped her perspective on adventure, identity, and independence.

As a public figure who doesn’t conform to traditional motherhood norms, Valentine has faced criticism for many her choices. In this episode, she gets real about the pressures, the expectations, and why she refuses to fit into anyone else’s version of what a mother "should" be.

If you’ve ever wondered whether sleepless nights with a colicky baby might actually be harder that facing a tiger shark in the open ocean- listen in for a firsthand account from someone who has done both.

In This Episode:

⌛ 03:00- How Valentine went from a career in law to spearfishing around the world

⌛ 07:00- Overcoming fear and anxiety through adventure

⌛ 14:00- The pressure to love every stage of motherhood—and why it’s okay if you don’t

⌛17:00- How motherhood changes your risk tolerance (even for extreme adventurers!)

⌛19:00- Cultural differences in parenting: U.S. vs. French approaches

⌛22:00- The backlash she faced for posting about her postpartum body and going back to work

⌛25:00- Finding birth "barbaric"

⌛36:00- Valentine’s hopes for her daughter

⌛ 38:00- Why she chose pumping over breastfeeding and how people reacted

Find Valentine:

📸  Follow Valentine on Instagram

🐠  Valentine’s Website  

Links & Resources:

🍗 Solid Starts Food Database (for introducing solids)

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We had so much to cover in our conversation with Elena Bridgers (Ep.45) that we barely scratched the surface of her fascinating journal article on postpartum mood disorders.

Soin this episode, we’re doing a deep dive—journal club style—to unpack her research on how the modern motherhood experience may be contributing to the rise in perinatal mental health struggles.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – How you feel affects your baby’s sense of safety
⏳ 05:12 – Why perinatal mood disorders are on the rise
⏳ 12:45 – Are we having our babies too close together?
⏳ 20:30 – Do mothers today have less help than they used to?
⏳ 28:10 – Allomothering and shared caregiving

⏳ 32:20 - Real life childcare experience sets real life expectations for motherhood

⏳ 35:25 – The link between maternal mental health and infant development
⏳ 42:00 – Can a country’s politics change a mother’s happiness?

Find Elena:

📄 LonelyStressed out Moms – Elena’s Article

📖 Motherhood Until Yesterday – Elena’s Substack 📸 Follow Elena on Instagram
 

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For most of human history, motherhood looked nothing like it does today. So why does it feel so much harder now? In this episode, we sit down with Elena Bridgers, science writer and author of the popular Substack “Motherhood Until Yesterday”, to explore the evolutionary mismatch between how we evolved to mother and how we mother today.

From infant sleep to postpartum mental health and the loss of community in parenting, we break down why modern motherhood feels so overwhelming—and what we can do about it.

In This Episode:

⏳ 00:00 – Why motherhood wasn’t meant to be this hard
⏳ 05:12 – The truth about co-sleeping, sleep training, and what actually works
⏳ 12:45 – How hunter-gatherer mothers raised children—and what we can learn from them
⏳ 20:30 – Postpartum depression: is it really just hormones? Or is something bigger at play?
⏳ 28:10 – The three key factors that made motherhood easier in the past
⏳ 35:25 – Why you don’t have to play with your kids all the time
⏳ 42:00 – How we can reclaim joy and ease in motherhood today

Find Elena:

📖 Motherhood Until Yesterday – Elena’s Substack

📸 Follow Elena on Instagram

Links & Resources:

🔗 The Safe Sleep 7 – Guidelines for safe bed-sharing

😴 Sleep Safety Basics by Sage Mother Co.

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Let us reintroduce ourselves:

We're Andrea & Kristin - co-founders of Sage Mother Co. We're physicians, girl-moms & best friends. We're on a mission to help mothers feel supported in motherhood. Our goal at Sage Mother Co is to help women live a more joyful, fulfilled motherhood.

We started recording this podcast to share our knowledge and that of other motherhood experts. Season 1 was all about the "how-to"s of parenting, the tactical side, which can be so helpful to increase confidence and decrease anxiety during this wild ride.

Knowing things does not always equate to easily living them, so this season we're digging deeper into what actually shapes our motherhood experiences. We're having conversations to learn more about what actually does impact the motherhood experience and how we can all live it with a little more joy. We're diving deep to identify what the secret is to that elusive "flow" some mamas seem to have found.

Stay tuned for Season 2 of The Sage Mother Podcast.

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Have you felt the weight of parenting lately? Did the surgeon general's advisory - on the mental health and well being of parents and how parents levels of stress and anxiety are at an all time high - hit home for you? Why does it feel so hard to parent right now?

Drs. Andrea & Kristin dive into 3 common parenting styles, going into detail on which is actually the best and why. Where does gentle parenting fall in this spectrum? You'll have to listen to find out...

RELATED RESOURCES

- NBC Article: Why gentle parenting is proving too rough for many parents

- The New Yorker Article: The Harsh Realm of “Gentle Parenting”

- Cleveland Clinic Gentle Parenting Definition

- Healthy Children Article: Feeling Overwhelmed with Parenting Demands?

- Healthy Children Parent Webinars

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Is your baby starting to crawl? Are you anticipating those first steps any day now? What about moving into a new home that now has open stairs or a pool?

This episode goes through a pediatrician's perspective on everything you need to know about baby proofing your home. From two physician moms of very active children, we give you the most important things to do in your life to keep you baby/child safe while also creating an environment for them to feel confident to explore & grow resilience.

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- Shannonn Tripp l Medical Emergencies for Moms

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"You're going to make such a good mom someday."

This is something I heard so much growing up. I love kids and it was so easy to babysit or run a kids camp at that time of life. Then why do I feel like I'm failing at motherhood? Why don't I feel like a good mom these days? What even makes a good mom anyway?

Listen to physician mamas having such an authentic conversation about visions of motherhood vs the realities, underlying currents that affect the flow of motherhood, and what those next steps to take when you feel lost in motherhood.

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Joining us on this episode is yoga instructor and breath work coach Astrit Reynolds, whose personal experience with two very different births launched her on a mission to help women prepare and recover from birth.

Listen in to hear how different her first and second birth experiences were and how she made an empowering change the second time around.

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- Breath & Birth Facebook

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Are you nervous about your child getting sick heading into the holidays? Want to have a pediatrician's education and recommendations in your back pocket?

This episode features clips from the Sage Mother Co Illness Season Survival Guide - a resource created for you to decrease the worry and overwhelm that comes with sickness in the family. This guide is formatted with videos and a searchable document for easy on-the-go answers on all the common childhood illnesses from ear infections to bronchiolitis, croup, strep throat and many more!

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So much spit-up! Are you in that phase of spit-ups, fussiness and baby always needing held or know someone in the thick of it? Even as medical doctors, we sometimes have to phone a friend when dealing with concerns regarding our own children. Right now, Andrea's third baby is struggling with spit ups and fussiness. She's one of those koala babies who wants to be held all day, so she phoned in her bestie & co-founder of Sage Mother Co, Pediatrician Dr. Kristin Weidert to learn the 411 on infant reflux and share it with all of you!

Like what you heard? Have something else you're struggling with and want your own 1:1 consult with either of our physician co-founders? You're in luck! We will start offering 1:1 consults soon, so get on our waitlist today for one of our limited spots.

RELATED RESOURCES

Reflux and GERD - HealthyChildren

Reflux in Babies

Patient education: Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) in babies (Beyond the Basics)

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Does your child hate going to the doctor? Do they fight you and the staff at every step? Or do you just want to help encourage your child to be comfortable with the medical setting?

The title says it all for this episode! We are joined by Katelyn Beyer, who works as a Child Life Specialist - she's in the hospital helping kids understand, process & cope with medical situations every day. Listen as she shares her expertise on how to prepare your child for any medical experience. From the language & play she uses to help empower kids to her favorite toys her team uses as their tools, Kate spills all the tea. She even shares some special soothing tricks & tips you likely don't know are options.

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- Fat Brain Toys: Shop By Age

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- Melissa & Doug Doctor's Play Set 3 Years +

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- Baby Alive Mix My Medicine Baby Doll

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By her third pregnancy, Dr. Andrea was pretty sure she knew how birth would go. But birth has a way of surprising you and this was no exception. From baby picking her own timing, to preparing for birth while fielding two little ones and a busy work schedule, this pregnancy came with it's own lessons.

Listen in to hear Andrea recount her birth story and how postpartum with three little ones is going.

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Have you ever heard or been told "stop playing in the dirt, you'll get sick" or been conditioned to frequently clean with bleach & other heavy-duty cleaners, constantly keeping dirt & dust out of your home? Dirt can be viewed as gross as today's environments are becoming increasingly sterile, but a little bit of dirt might just be exactly what we need.

In this episode our in-house pediatrician breaks down several health benefits of playing outside, visiting farms & owning a pet, which are more than just stress relief from sunshine and fresh air. Digging in the dirt might be exactly what you AND your child need.

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Research articles:

- ⁠Early farm exposure mitigates respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes

- Amish children living in northern Indiana have a very low prevalence of allergic sensitization

- A 20-minute nature break relieves stress

- ⁠Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence

- Daycare attendance and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

- ⁠⁠The Power of Pets⁠

- ⁠Canine-assisted therapy for children with ADHD: preliminary findings from the positive assertive cooperative kids study⁠

- ⁠Early-life home environment and risk of asthma among inner-city children⁠

- Having a pet dog in the home was associated with a decreased probability of childhood anxiety

- Pets Are Associated with Fewer Peer Problems and Emotional Symptoms, and Better Prosocial Behavior: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

- Dog exposure in infancy decreases the subsequent risk of frequent wheeze

Books:

- Dirt is Good

- Digging Into Nature

- Raising Outdoor Kids

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If you have ever or are currently feeling the pressure to plan the perfect family vacation, listen in and learn from someone who does it every day!

Kyleekate Farnsworth went from solo hiker adventurer to a Disney vacation planner. Learn how motherhood shaped her career change from Pediatric Oncology Nurse to Disney Adventure Planner. She opens up and talks about her own motherhood struggles and what got her through those difficult times.

Finally, you won't want to miss hearing about her favorite places to travel and expert tips on traveling with kids.

Trigger warnings: miscarriage & secondary infertility are discussed during this episode.

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- ⁠Travel Grown Website: Travel Grown - Travel Agents for Disney, Cruises, & Family Vacations.

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Have you felt different after having a baby but can't put your finger on it? Do you and your partner feel distant from one another? Are you receiving the support that you actually need?

Insert Love Languages, Enneagrams, Meyer Briggs...

News flash - THEY CHANGE!

In today's episode, we're going to be talking about key ways to strengthen the relationships of the people closest to you, your support system, your significant other, even your children and how to figure out the support you actually need.

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- Enneagram Personality Test

- Meyer Briggs Personality Test

- Love Languages Quiz

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Have you heard of Share the Drop?!?! If not, you NEED TO! It's the first commerce-free app matching breast milk donations to recipients in real time. Share the Drop connects mamas who have extra breastmilk to local parents who can't provide breastmilk to their baby but want to.

Join us as the founder of Share the Drop, Kelly Cox, answers all of your questions about milk sharing in general and specifically through Share the Drop. Kelly is a registered prenatal yoga teacher and birth doula who has a special interest in this community as she went through her own battle with breast cancer. She has committed her life to supporting mamas by decreasing anxiety around one of the most stressful parts of parenting an infant - feeding your little one.

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We had so much more to discuss about parenting, so we brought back life doula Micaela Raine from episode 28 to shift the conversation to the tactical side of parenting: how to stay connected to your child while also setting clear boundaries.

Micaela Raine is a Certified Integrative Life Coach who has had a 28 year career teaching in a Montessori classroom. She currently runs parenting classes as well as coaching and mentoring programs with parents one on one.

Episode highlights:

- Why are boundaries important? How can we enforce them while keeping that connection with our children?

- Is no a bad word? How do you avoid saying no, but continue to enforce what you want your child to do or don't do?

- How can you navigate parental disagreements over parenting styles?

- What is a healthy discipline option for younger children?

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- Go ⁠here⁠ for the direct links to sign up for work with Micaela such as FREE possibility call, parent support/coaching & Reiki energy healing

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It can be so stressful & anxiety-provoking to think about introducing solid foods to your little one in today's world. Your mind gets flooded with all of the scary headlines coming your way: baby foods are unhealthy, arsenic in infant cereal, heavy metals in baby food, etc. Well we're here to calm you nerves and give you confidence and excitement as you start this journey.

In this episode, Drs. Andrea & Kristin walk you through these news articles & studies on infant & toddler foods. We give our recommendations for starting solid foods with your little one. Every family has a different capacity when it comes to solid foods. We want to give you all the education and resources to safely start solid foods in a variety of different ways that can meet your lifestyle needs.

If this episode is relatable and you want to get in on conversations like this or if you have more questions, join our Sage Circle where you have 24/7 access to a community of mothers as well as expert guidance on all things motherhood.

RELATED RESOURCES

- Nearly two-thirds of supermarket baby foods are unhealthy, study finds | CNN

- Nutrients | Free Full-Text | An Evaluation of the Nutritional and Promotional Profile of Commercial Foods for Infants and Toddlers in the United States (mdpi.com)

- Heavy Metals in Baby Food - HealthyChildren.org

- Arsenic in 9 Brands of Infant Cereal (hbbf.org)

- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Is Homemade Baby Food Better? (hbbf.org) - English_BabyFoodTipSheet.pdf (hbbf.org)

- Solid Starts - How to introduce any food to babies

- Instagram: @solidstarts

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While pregnant, it's hard to think about and plan for your postpartum self with the looming thoughts of delivery, but after listening to this podcast, you'll learn the importance body & soul nourishment. Nourishment may start with food but often needs to go so much deeper than that. With this episode, you'll be one step closer to a well & supported postpartum period.

Listen to learn the keys of postpartum nourishment from postpartum chef, doula & lactation counselor Alicia Allison. What she not only provides herself but is now teaching others to provide to postpartum women is so invaluable. In this episode, she acknowledges that not everyone can pay for a personal chef themselves, so she gives practical ways to afford this support and even additional ways of implementing comforting, nutrient dense meals postpartum. She gives concrete examples of what a postpartum meal train or simple food requests should look like to include healing & nutrient dense foods and further advises on easing the guilt of asking from others.

Alicia Allison is a pioneer and leader in the field of postpartum nutrition and chef support. She holds over a decade of experience as private postpartum chef and doula, during which time she has supported over 80 families through the sacred first forty days and beyond. Also a trained Herbalist, Embodiment Educator, Lactation Counselor and Yoga Teacher, Alicia brings her comprehensive background in holistic health to this work, as well as a passion to effect change in the lives of modern families. In 2023, Alicia created NOURISH, a first-of-its-kind training in postpartum chef work and is now focusing on educating and mentoring up-and-coming home chefs and postpartum doulas so that more families can receive this kind of care. She is dedicated to helping others heal, nurture their bodies and bring life into this world in a way that elevates our collective consciousness. 

GUEST LINKS - Check out ⁠Alicia's website for more information on her, what she offers & some recommended postpartum recipes/resources

- For information on the NOURISH Postpartum Chef Training go here

- Go ⁠here⁠ to contact Alicia directly about working with her

- Instagram: @cloverandtimothy

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Why do we put so much pressure on being a perfect parent? What can we do to bring out the full potential of our children? Is our personal background holding us back from our full potential in parenthood & making it harder than it needs to be?

Insert life doula Micaela Raine, a Certified Integrative Life Coach who rediscovered her life after her battle with breast cancer that awakened her "deep desire to support other women in coming home to themselves, reawakening their souls, and aligning with their true selves." She truly is a wise woman who is dedicating her life's work to improve wellness for families by focusing on the heart center.

With modern day motherhood, we are becoming more in tune with the concept of putting our own oxygen mask first, but how to actually do that is still a challenge. Listen in as Micaela speaks on how to practically put that dream into practice.

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- Check out Micaela's website for more information on her, her stories, what she offers & resources

- Go here for the direct links to sign up for work with Micaela such as FREE possibility call, parent support/coaching & Reiki energy healing

- Email Micaela at connect@micaelaraine.com

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If you have a trip planned or dream of traveling with your little one, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Drs. Andrea & Kristin, recount major travels with their littles and talk tips on what to travel with and how to make travel easier on your little one.

Between the two of us we've traveled (and even lived) all over the world, but when we added our little ones to the mix traveling immediately became a lot harder. What do we always say about easy things though? Easy doesn't always equal good and hard doesn't always equal bad. It can be so rewarding to travel with your little one and make lifelong core memories. We've put together our expert health knowledge, travel experience & community resources to support you and your family in your travel goals.

If this episode is relatable and you want to get in on conversations like this or if you have more questions, join our Sage Circle where you have 24/7 access to a community of mothers as well as expert guidance on all things motherhood.

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- FREE Travel Tips with Toddlers & Infants PDF

- Disney travel planning company: Travel Grown with planner KyleeKate (@LittleSliceOfMagic or direct link to website inquiry)

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Does your baby hate tummy time? Is your baby not progressing thought milestones like you thought? Do you want to learn a gentle & supportive way of encouraging healthy movements for your future baby?

If any of these apply to you or if you're around babies in any capacity, this episode is a must.

Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) is a practice that provides hands on education for caretakers on how to support their child's development through movement. It is geared towards newborns to early walkers.

Amy Baumgarten is a holistic movement coach trained in IDME as well as other movement practices. Amy describes the foundations of IDME as the way that experiences & environment shape a "child's sense of self and their relationship to the world around them."

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- ⁠Homebody Website⁠

- ⁠Homebody Youtube⁠⁠

- ⁠Homebody free resources for adults and infants⁠

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released a post on 7/30/24 reading "Tongue-Tie Procedure Not Recommended". It refers to their new guidelines recently released on recommendations for treating tongue-tie. As two physician moms who have expertise in this area, we had some thoughts. Listen to this episode for our expert review of the new guidelines.

We are both Doctor's of Osteopathic Medicine, meaning throughout our physician medical training we had additional hands-on training focusing on the movement patterns of bodily tissues - including the mouth! Andrea even had further training in osteopathic manual medicine, most recently focusing her clinical practice on mothers and babies often treating oral motor dysfunctions adjunctively. As a pediatrician, Kristin has also dealt with tongue-ties.

RESOURCES & LINKS

- AAP News Article: When breastfeeding problems arise in infant with tongue-tie, don't jump to surgery

- AAP Clinical Report: Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and Its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants

- Healthy Children Parent Article on Rise of Tongue-Tie Release in Breastfeeding Infants

- Healthy Children Parent Article: Tongue Tie in Babies: How Ankyloglossia Affects Breastfeeding & Other Concerns

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If you're looking to improve your postpartum recovery or you've found yourself at a halt in your healing process, this episode is what you need. Postpartum recovery is deeply influenced by the movement patterns you are exposed to, those patterns being detrimental or advantageous in your recovery. Your movement patterns after birth are often drastically different from the movement patterns pre-birth, think "caretaking postures" like holding baby, nursing baby, bent over to change diapers... etc and there are ways to modify these movements, encouraging a healthier recovery.

In this episode, movement expert Amy Baumgarten reveals the foundations to her holistic movement practices for postpartum recovery movement. She is the founder of HomeBody, a movement approach that offers sustainable strength coaching to bodies in various stages of healing, and a certified INNATE traditional postpartum care provider and Infant Developmental Movement Educator.

Amy's virtual course for postpartum bodies helps restore deep core strength, reconnect to the power of their bodies, and celebrate the new identity of mother, parent, or caretaker. She is able to provide 360 degree support to a new mothers and babies, as they explore their new bodies after the birth experience.

Our next episode, Motherhood Movement Part 2: Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) with Amy Baumgarter, will dive deeper into her expertise in infant developmental movement.

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- Homebody Website

- Homebody Youtube⁠

- Homebody free resources for adults and infants

- Sign up for our FREE ⁠⁠⁠7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood⁠⁠⁠

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- Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sage Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles

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There are a ton of apps out there that are marketed for pregnancy, so how do you sort through them all and find the right one? If you’ve been looking for the perfect pregnancy workout app but coming up short or if you're experiencing the overwhelm of working out during pregnancy, this episode is for you! On this week's episode, our co-founder, Dr. Andrea Loving who is currently pregnant, gives you an expert review of the criteria she looks for in a pregnancy workout app. She gives her honest opinions on which ones she recommends and is currently using for herself as she navigates her third pregnancy.

RESOURCES & LINKS

- SLAM Pregnancy

- The Bloom Method

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Even as physician moms who went to the same exact medical school, we had very different views on infant sleep. We started out on polar opposite camps of the "safe sleep vs bed sharing" spectrum but spoiler alert, we have both drifted into the grey zones. Sleep is commonly not as black and white as we envision or hope - that's why we recorded this episode! We want to shed light on the in-between options. We are so passionate about this topic, that we created a Sleep Safety Basics handout to visually lay out the pros and cons to different sleep options and are offering it to you for FREE. See the link below to receive your free Sage Mother Co Sleep Safety Basics handout.

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- FREE Sleep Safety Basics Handout

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Have you ever wondered about all that goes into caring for baby after delivery? What all do they monitor for in the hospital? What is the routine screening that is done prior to discharge? What are reasons that your baby would need to stay longer in the hospital? What are red flags to look for once you go home?

This episode is chalk full of valuable insight & education from pediatric newbornist & hospitalist Dr. Corissa Hockman. It is filled to the brim with great information for anyone who will be caring for a newborn. Dr. Hockman is well versed on this topic as she works as the pediatrician caring for newborn babies in the hospital and has been through the experience herself recently.

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- Red Flags Quick Reference Guide

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Sleep is an integral part of our wellness as humans, so what do you do when your sleep world is turned upside down by those most precious to us?

Tune in to this episode with Natalie Fay, Center for Pediatric Sleep Management Certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sound Sleepers, to learn key tips & tricks for newborn & toddler sleep. She talks about implementing healthy sleep habits from day 1, when is it actually developmentally appropriate to sleep train and what to do with a toddler who's not sleeping. We also discuss safe vs safer sleep - your family's sleep life may look drastically different from another family's, so how to we optimize what is right for your family?

RESOURCES & LINKS

- Sage Mother Co FREE Sleep Safety Basics Handout

- ⁠Sign up for our FREE ⁠⁠7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood⁠⁠⁠

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- Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sage Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sage Mother Co Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sage Mother Co Email: support@sagemotherco.com

- Sound Sleepers by Natalie Fay Website⁠

- Use the code: SAGESLEEP20 for 20% discount at checkout

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Have you ever been told to do kegels? It could have been "to keep things tight", in preparation of birth or as a response to bladder issues after birth. Either way, there is so much more to pelvic floor rehabilitation than just kegel exercises.

In this episode, Dr. Angela Turnow dives into three major myths of pelvic floor therapy - 1. You have to wait to recover before starting, 2. Bladder leaks are the only signs of a pelvic floor dysfunction, & 3. Just do your kegels.

Dr. Angela Turnow has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, specializes in orthopedic & pelvic floor and started her company Active Motherhood to help mamas at any stage prepare & recover.

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- ⁠Sign up for our FREE ⁠7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood⁠⁠

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- Active Motherhood Website

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In this episode, Cait Brown joins us to unpack what it was like to experience a traumatic birth and what she did afterwards to change her story the second time around. She is a health and wellness coach & mom of two girls. She has learned so much throughout her experience and we are excited to share her take with you.

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- ⁠Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood⁠

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- Cait Brown's Podcast: Am I the Only One?

In going through Amy Griffith's life story, we discuss the big question of identity - what does actual define us? Amy went from Radio City Rockette in NYC to return home to Erie, PA now working as a yoga instructor. Along the way she has experienced 2 home births as well as a hospital twin birth - vaginal AND cesarian. She even created her company Exercising Balance with yoga videos, ebook on raising twins & birth stories for each delivery.

If you've been struggling with your identity as it changes with motherhood, this episode is for you!

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- ⁠Amy Griffith Website - Exercising Balance

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If you've experienced overwhelm, exhaustion, or burnout in early motherhood then this episode is for you. These are all signs of postnatal depletion, and guess what??? There are realistic, tangible things you can do about it.

On this week's episode, Dr. Hilary Claire - clinical psychologist & holistic parenting mentor parenting - unpacks how she helps move moms out of exhaustion, depletion and overwhelm not only because of her professional training, but also because she has lived the ups and downs of early motherhood.

RESOURCES & LINKS

- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood

- Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sage Mother's Guide to the First Three Months with Baby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

- Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sage Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles - Sage Mother Co Website - Sage Mother Co Email: support@sagemotherco.com

- Dr. Hilary Claire Website

- The Motherhood Reset Book

- The Motherhood Reset Program

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- Wild and Well Podcast

This is the episode I didn't know I needed. We talk about leaning into the different seasons of motherhood. Each time you have a child you go through matrescense, so not only is your family changing but you are also fundamentally changing too. We have an important discussion on motherhood burnout - how to recognize it & what to do.

Maddy has been through it all - from career woman in New York City with her first two children to country life with her last four, from homeschooling to traditional schooling, and now she is putting her invaluable skills running a household of 8 into her coaching and finance advising, focusing on supporting mothers & women in business. She is helping helps women navigate financial planning & coaches them through the phases of motherhood & entrepreneurship. She truly is a wise woman.

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- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood

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- Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sage Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles - Sage Mother Co Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sagemotherco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sage Mother Co Email: support@sagemotherco.com

- Maddy Pidel Email: maddypidel@im-financial.com

- Maddy Pidel Website: iam-financial.com

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What kind of birth is right for you? Would you do it differently? If you're having another child, will you have the same goals? These are some of the burning questions we answer in this episode. And you will get some hot takes in this one.

Drs. Andrea Loving & Kristin Weidert of Sage Mother Co talk about their birthing experiences. Get an insider scoop from two physicians who have been on the other end caring for mothers & babies in the delivery room.

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In this episode, Kristin Weidert, D.O. & Sage Mother Co's in house pediatrician dives in to discussing fever fears (for kids 2 months and older). What are signs that should prompt you to bring your child in for medical evaluation vs when to wait and watch. When should you "treat a fever" (or the cause of that fever) and what should you treat it with? Andrea Loving, D.O. discusses some home remedies which can help in alleviating symptoms that come along fevers.

RESOURCES & LINKS

- Healthy Children Fevers (For Parents)

- Healthy Children Ear Infections (For Parents)

- AAP Ear Infection Guidelines (Written for Clinicians)

- Healthy Children Febrile Seizures (For Parents)

- AAP Febrile Seizures In-depth (Written for Clinicians)

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*Just a reminder that we are not giving direct medical advice. These are general guidelines fevers in children 2 months and older with no significant past medical history. Febrile seizures are discussed briefly but is a more complex discussion, so we've linked some more detailed reliable resources in these show notes. If you have any specific questions regarding your child's health or have any medical concerns, you should contact your child's medical provider.

This is the episode I wish I would have heard while pregnant, or during maternity leave, or in the weeds of infancy - finally getting the hang of something just in time for a new development with baby. If you feel like you've lost yourself, your interests, or are bogged down by the loss of control or efficiency it takes to care for a baby, you are not alone. Even us as three physicians felt similarly. And guess what? There are little things and BIG things that you can do along the way to keep you grounded & sane. With the right support and resources in place, you can find the stride that you may see other moms hitting.

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- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood

- Buy ⁠The Sage Mother's Guide to the First Three Months with Baby⁠

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Join us for this teaser of a Sage Circle masterclass with Amber Cope, RN & IBCLC. This teaser covers topics from four of our breastfeeding masterclasses:

1. Breastfeeding Basics

2. Troubleshooting

3. Undersupply

4. Oversupply

5. Pumping

Listen to the full masterclasses for comprehensive in-depth tips, exclusive to our Sage Circle members.

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- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood

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