A podcast companion for moms searching for contentment, wholeness, confidence, & strength in a season that can feel lonely, overwhelming, exhausting, & depletin...
36. Don't Get Burned by the Iron Controversy in Your Childbearing Years
In this episode, nurse practitioner Karin Ashley (@karinashleynp) and I discuss why iron needs nuance and why you don't have to guess if you're low in iron or low in iron-supporting co-factors. In a social media world that proclaims iron is all good or all bad, we tread the fine line in the middle to equip you to make the best health decisions for yourselves in a life stage that requires a lot of nutritional resources.Karin also has an amazing ebook that she wrote for anyone listening who wants more details and a supplement and food guide... you can find that HERE.You can learn more about working with Karin at karinashleynp.com//This episode is sponsored by my affiliation with Perfect Supplements. Use code HAPPYMAMA10 to get 10-30% off your order!//For further listening:How I got to the "root cause" of my iron deficiency: Ep. 29: New Stages of Matrescence and Informed Healthcare DecisionsThe Iron Recycling System explained by Amanda Montalvo, RDAnemia, Iron Deficiency, and IV iron//Please leave a podcast review or rating if you enjoyed this episode! You can also follow me on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby and find my breastfeeding course and cookbooks HERE
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35. The Parenting Antidote to a Pornified Culture with Greta Eskridge
If you have children, you need to listen to this episode. The idea that our kids could be exposed to pornography without their consent (or ours) is a very real concern in today's age, but Greta graciously shares the antidote to these fears, and it's so simple: conversation and connection.Her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is hopeful, encouraging, and so practical. In this interview, Greta and I talk about some of these hard subjects, as well as the hope we have as parents for providing a louder and more loving voice in our childrens' lives.you can find Greta on Instagram @maandpamodernor her website www.gretaeskridge.comyou can order Greta's new book HEREyou can sign up for pre-order bonuses HERELinks to other things we mentionGood Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.Fight for Love by Rosie MakinneyIntimate Deception by Dr. Sheri KefferGreta's podcast episode on talking about puberty with our daughters||If you liked this interview, please leave a comment, rating or review so others can find it!
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34. Mirroring & Motherhood with Margaret Barry
This conversation with Margaret (@_musclesandmotherhood) was so fun. She helps moms balance their minerals, grow their muscles, and treat their fascia well. We both learned about mirroring from Michale Chatham and in this interview, we talk about how we see mirroring in our own motherhood, in our work with mothers, and in the Bible. Margaret's words will leave you encouraged, inspired, and energized. I loved her reminder that the best time to plant a fruit tree was twenty years ago, but the next best time is now. *learn more about mirroring in this podcast episode||The Branwynn merino wool bra is my favorite natural fiber nursing-friendly option. Sign up for emails through this link to get a discount on your order and support this podcast at the same time!||Links we mentionMargaret's websiteSign up for her monthly newsletter hereGabor Mate's book Hold On To Your Kids||Remember to "follow" the podcast so you get notified when new episodes release, and I always appreciate a Spotify rating or Apple podcasts review!||You can find my breastfeeding course and cookbooks here and I'm on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby
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33. Motherhood Gains and Drains through the MyoWild®️ Lens with Michale Chatham and Kori Meloy
Kori (@korimeloy) and Michale (@michalechatham) join me in this episode to discuss gains and drains in the MyoWild®️ Framework. As we dive deep into these concepts, we explore how they pertain to everything from blame versus responsibility, belief systems, simplicity, resourcing, work, and family ecology.Links we mention in the episode:Sign up for my once-a-month emailHEREYour Life is Your Prenatal (Village Sessions pod)The Biggest Picture of Tongue and Lip Tie (Village Sessions pod)Michale's frenectomy storyTether-Berg or Tether-Floe articleWorking with MichaleFreely Rooted andRooted Familiesmy interview on the Freely Rooted podcastmy breastfeeding course and cookbooksfind me on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby
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32. How to Find Breastfeeding Help That's Helpful
Have you ever gotten bad breastfeeding advice? Or thought you were seeing a lactation professional but they had no idea how to help you and just told you "latch looks good"? Or maybe you saw THE lactation consultant in your area and you just didn't jive with them at all. What's a mother to do?
In this episode, we discuss what all the lactation credential letters mean, and what different credentials are most helpful for. But more importantly, we discuss 7 questions to ask YOURSELF before looking for a provider and then 10 things to know about a potential provider to see if they're a good fit FOR YOU.
I hope this episode puts the power back in your hands. It's not about finding the world's best lactation consultant as much as it's about finding one who is a good fit for you and who will come alongside you as you learn and grow. Lactation care is collaborative care and it's not about "rescuing" you from your experience. If you let it, your breastfeeding journey will inform and empower your transition from maiden to mother, even if the road is rocky (maybe especially if the road is rocky).
Links we mention:
ILCA search
TLN (The Lactation Network) search
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A podcast companion for moms searching for contentment, wholeness, confidence, & strength in a season that can feel lonely, overwhelming, exhausting, & depleting.
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I interview guest experts on physical, mental, & emotional health needs of mothers and children. We will also dig into the theology of motherhood, contentment, and loving boundaries through the lens of birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and matrescence.
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