Undefining Motherhood with Katy Huie Harrison, PhD – Details, episodes & analysis

It’s essential to prioritize yourself, even when it’s hard. In this wrap-up episode to Season 1, Katy & Sarah get really personal. From conversations about fertility to being part of the sandwich generation, they reflect on Season 1, chat about recent struggles they’ve faced personally, and share how those struggles have impacted this season.  Plus, find out what’s to come next season, and how you can help shape the future of Undefining Motherhood! Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://thegenatetest.sjv.io/75O71A Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abortion—a loaded word we’re actually getting all wrong. Reproductive rights have become so hot button that we have protests, rallies, and entire political campaigns based on a word that doesn’t actually mean what we think it does. I’m a scholar of words who also happens to have “habitual aborter” written on her medical chart. (I’ve lost 4 wanted pregnancies, in case you were wondering.)  So it’s no wonder I became fascinated with this word that has us all shouting but never listening. Where did it come from? What does it really mean? How is it possible that it’s used to describe my history of recurrent miscarriages AND by protestors shouting words like “murderer”? Good questions, and we’ve got the answers. Listen up, friend. In this episode, we’re getting really personal, really deep, and also, a little bit nerdy. And it’s really important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, New York Times Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky helped us understand how we can combat parental burnout by rebalancing domestic labor. I know the feeling of losing myself in motherhood all too well, and Eve’s systems have changed my life. Slowly, they’re helping me find more time and space to gift to myself–space she calls “Unicorn Space,” a mythical time for yourself that doesn’t exist, but she teaches us how to create anyway.  Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://thegenatetest.sjv.io/75O71A Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling the weight of the mental load and struggling with mom burnout? You're not alone. In a world where gender roles are shifting, yet the bulk of domestic responsibilities still fall on women, it's time to find a sustainable balance. This week on Undefining Motherhood, we delve into a transformative conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky, the mastermind behind the revolutionary Fair Play system. Eve's groundbreaking book, Fair Play, not only topped the charts as a New York Times Bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick, but was also heralded as one of Forbes’s best books of 2020. Its profound impact has sparked a movement, leading to a card deck, a documentary, and an institute dedicated to helping families achieve a fairer division of labor. In this eye-opening episode, Eve shares her wealth of knowledge and practical, research-based strategies to help moms in our community. She offers insights on negotiating domestic tasks, balancing the physical and mental load, and initiating these crucial conversations with your partner. Drawing from her extensive research encompassing families of diverse sexualities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and nationalities, Eve's advice is universally applicable and life-changing for anyone in a partnered relationship. Get ready to learn how to rebalance your to-do list, reclaim your time, and prepare for a more manageable postpartum experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to alleviate the pressures of motherhood and find more space for personal joy and fulfillment. And don't miss next week's episode, where Eve returns to explore what women can achieve with less stress and more time – rediscovering the unique, interesting, and joyful aspects of themselves. Learn more about Fair Play at https://www.fairplaylife.com/ Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://thegenatetest.sjv.io/75O71A Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we think of moms as default parents and dads as babysitters, everybody loses. And yet, the norm remains. When dads meet up for a golf day, no one asks who’s watching the kids. But when moms manage to leave the house without little ones in tow, it’s a question we hear constantly.  In this episode, we talk about: How we got here How sick of moms and dads BOTH are of this double standard Why it’s a problem for parents of all gender identities and sexualities Institutional changes we desperately need to better support all parents This conversation is so important, and it’s also just the beginning. Today, we’re telling our own stories and talking about desperately needed social changes to better support parents.  Then be sure to join us for the next two episodes, where we’re talking with New York Time Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky about active steps we can take in our homes today to make all of our lives better, happier, and more equitable. Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/genate/ Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. See full show notes at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries, women have felt pressure to have a baby. Most adult women who don’t have children by their mid-late twenties have found themselves at parties, holidays, or family dinners where someone comments on their “biological clock” or asks that inevitable question–”When are you going to have a baby?”  In this episode, we dive deep into our own stories, those of the Undefining Motherhood community at large, and pop in some fascinating tidbits of history as we try to answer this question–Why does our society feel so comfortable asking personal questions about women’s bodies? This conversation is riveting, so settle in, listen up, and let us know your thoughts on Instagram so we can continue to further this important conversation. A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/genate/ Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Check out The Mother ‘Hood Similac Commercial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbGHeZCxe4 See full show notes at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a mother, really? There are so many different parenting types, books, and ideologies that tell us the definition of a good mother–or even a mother at all. After 15 years studying motherhood and 9 years as a mother myself, I have a very different perspective than most–and it’s the most empowering definition of motherhood you can imagine.  Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/genate/ Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Check out The Mother ‘Hood Similac Commercial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbGHeZCxe4 See full show notes at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was your journey to motherhood harder than you thought it’d be? There are so many voices telling us how to be and become mothers, and for me, those voices set me up for feelings of failure when nothing went the way I planned. Here’s the story of my fertility and recurrent miscarriage journey – and why I think it’s time to undefine motherhood.  Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/genate/ Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. See full show notes at https://undefiningmotherhood.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever felt like you’re not living up to the healthiest standards when deciding what to eat during pregnancy, preconception, or postpartum? Here’s the good news, friend. What’s best for me may not be best for you. It’s all individual, and today, we’re chatting with genetic nutritionist Cara Everett to learn how to find out what *you* need to make the best prenatal nutrition choices! Cara’s actionable advice is easy to follow and backed by science. In fact, this episode also features one of her clients, Sarah, who’s also our Marketing Director here at Undefining Motherhood. After meeting with Cara to discuss her Genate Test results, Sarah texted me that the session was “incredible” and “should be part of standard prenatal care.” That’s when I knew I had to bring Cara’s empowering knowledge directly to you.  In this episode, you’ll learn →.the top 5 foods for pregnancy & trying to conceive →.simple nutrition hacks that make a big difference →.how you can learn about your own specific needs so you can pick the best foods & supplements to support your baby’s development.  A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. By the end of this episode, you’ll be as excited as I am about their test and prenatal vitamin bundle. Snag it at https://thegenatetest.sjv.io/75O71A and use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices