This episode is a must-listen if you’re carrying the weight of managing all the things at home and wondering how to get your partner to truly share the load. Whether you're drowning in to-dos, making every family decision, or just tired of being the default parent, this convo is for you!

We’re talking about how to create true household balance, why dads often don’t see the work you do, and how to start having better conversations about dividing parenting and chores more fairly.

Learn how to take the weight off of motherhood with today’s episode!

This week I chatted with Jessica Hill, founder of the Parent Collective. She dishes on how to have smart discussions with your partner, how to communicate your needs, and how to grow together as parents!

What’s in store:

• What is Fair Play?
• How did you come to be involved in the Parent Collective?
• How to talk to your spouse about parenting
• How to explain mental load to your partner
• How to divide household chores with your spouse
• Making a list of household responsibilities for couples
• Parenting mistakes to avoid
• The invisible work of stay-at-home moms
  ...and more!

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ALL the details you need to know on HOW TO potty train your baby with elimination communication!

This week, I sat down with Nicole from Go Diaper Free and asked her all our questions related to potty training!

• What is Go Diaper Free
• What is EC
• What is Elimination Communication
• Where does a baby using elimination communication go to the bathroom
• How is elimination communication different from infant potty training
• When is it too late to start Elimination Communication
• What is an easy catch
• What is cloth diapering

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Pregnant or postpartum and struggling with your body image? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like you didn’t recognize yourself after becoming a mom, you’re not alone. This conversation is for you if you're struggling with your postpartum body image as a mom.

Honestly, Postpartum body image struggles are more common than we think, and they can last long after the “bounce back” phase is expected to be over.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Heather Creekmore to unpack why so many first-time moms struggle with how their bodies look and feel in the first year after birth… and what we can actually do about it.

We cover:

• Why postpartum body image struggles are so common
• How to accept your postpartum body
• Ways to approach food and exercise with grace and gentleness, not guilt
• The importance of self-compassion
• How partners and family members can support a new mom’s body image journey

and more!

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- Sign up for the Newsletter: HERE

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- Chiyo Postpartum Meals HERE
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- Toxin Free Cleaning Supplies HERE

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- Connect with Heather HERE

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Stressed about starting solids? Worried your baby's not eating the right foods? Wondering how to balance solids and breastmilk/formula? Worried about creating picky eater? This episode is for you and it's GOOD!

Today I sit down with pediatric dietician, Kathy O'Bryan, aka theminimedietitian (the mini me dietitian) and ask her all things related to nutrition in solids:

- What foods to feed your baby?

- Common mistakes and unhealthy practices when starting solids

- How to deal with picky eaters

- Should you start with rice cereal?

- How to balance solids and breastmilk / formula

- Practical mealtime advice

and more!!

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- Sign up for the Newsletter: HERE

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- Anabella's Breast Pumps HERE
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- WishGardenHerbs natural tinctures and body care HERE
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- Connect with Kathy HERE

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If you're struggling with the transition to motherhood, then this is for YOU!

We talk about the reality of the hard, but also the reality of the joy and goodness!

Be encouraged, be inspired and come as you are!

Thank you to Colleen, Meghan, Riley, Makaila, and Kendra for your heartfelt, transparent answers and insights! This episode is only possible BECAUSE of you, so thank you!!

We dive deep into this topic by answering 4 questions:
- What’s a favorite part of motherhood you didn’t expect?
- What’s the hardest part for you?
- What’s one piece of advice for a first-time mom?
- What do you wish you could tell your pregnant or early postpartum self?

Not only do these amazing women share their vulnerable responses, but then I share my responses as well.

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How to naturally track your cycle, fertility and ovulation (in postpartum and beyond!)
This week, I sat down with Ellen from Charting Toward Intimacy and asked her all our questions about natural birth control in postpartum, while breastfeeding, before your period returns, and after it comes back!

We dive into:
- What is Natural Family Planning
- What is NFP
- Misconceptions about NFP
- Different methods of fertility awareness
- Different methods of fertility tracking
- Monitoring Fertilitity
- Fertile Windows
- Best NFP method for Postpartum Moms
- Best natural birth control for postpartum moms
- Hormonal Changes in Postpartum
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- TempDrop - the Natural Cycle Tracking Armband I use: Click HERE
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Have a baby struggling to sleep between 8 and 12 months old? this is FOR YOU!

All information you need to know about baby's sleep schedule, routine and sleep problems.

This week, I sat down with Becca Campbell and asked her all our questions related to how to get your baby to sleep!

We discuss:

- How to get your baby to fall asleep?
- How to get your baby to take a nap?
- Baby wakes up multiple times a night?
- 8 month old sleep schedule
- 9 month old sleep schedule
- 10 month old sleep schedule
- 12 month old sleep schedule
- 1 year old sleep schedule
- Baby sleep regressions
- Is sleep training safe?
- What is sleep training?
- Baby isn't sleeping through the night

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Discussing all things introducing solids to your baby!

Wanting an episode on baby led weaning? Listen to episode 83!
on Spotify HERE. On Apple Podcasts HERE

Today's episode covers:
- Transitioning to Solids
- When to Start Solids
- First Foods for Your Baby
- Introducing Allergens Safely
- Bottle Warmer Recommendation
- Methods of Introducing Solids
- Choosing the Best Feeding Method
- Tips and Techniques for Spoon Feeding
- Safety Tips for Feeding
- Nutrition and Iron-Rich Foods
- Dealing with Picky Eaters
- Making Mealtime Fun
- Signs to Watch For
and more!!

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