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The Juna Moms podcast is weekly discussion and interview where Juna Founder, Sarah Kuhn, sits down with Moms and experts in their field to gather their specific knowledge so that we can become better equipped to handle all things Motherhood.

Juna is a fitness and nutrition app available in the iOS store, specifically created to help guide you through your pregnancy and motherhood journey.

Everything we do is designed to empower and support you through one of the most rewarding, and challenging, times of your life.
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Episode Summary In this weeks episode Sarah talks to Jessica Irwin from Rooted in Routine. Jessica is a Pediatric Occupational therapist and has helped many kids with their toilet learning journey's. We go deep into the specific problem of a child only wanting to poop in the diaper. Jessica goes through 4 different reasons why your child may be struggling with this specifically and gives practical tools for you to start employing today. Nothing is a quick fix, but slow and steady wins the race, or in this case, gets poop in the potty.  For more nutrition and fitness advice from Juna, please check out the Juna App!
This weeks episode Sarah and Dillan bring on a friend to talk all about the stress of feeding toddlers. If you have a toddler, you may already know that chicken nuggets are their favorite, but the mom behind those toddlers still feels a lot of guilt. If you're one of those moms, definitely give this episode a listen, it might be cheaper than therapy!
In this weeks Mom Fails episode Dillan and Sarah are back talking more about Breastfeeding. They each had very different breastfeeding relationships with their kids. Dillan very vulnerably shares how her first breastfeeding experience nearly broke her and how she made a brave decision to not breastfeed her second.  Mom fails is all about sharing our hard moments, so that others know that they are not alone in their experience. Please share this episode with anyone who is struggling with their breastfeeding relationship. 
In this weeks episode of Mom Fails, one of Sarah and Dillan's friend comes on to talk about how she failed to see the signs that her kid was Lactose Intolerant. The way we feed our family can be incredibly personal and wrought with a lot of pressure. All those elements can play into the feelings of failure you might experience. We'd love to hear from you on what you think of this episode. 
In today's episode Sarah and Dillan talk about a fail they experienced in their their first time mama breastfeeding experiences. Dillan talks all about her bleeding nipples and has an amazing tip for mamas who are going through that. Sarah talks about Overactive Letdown and her baby essentially drowning in her breastmilk. Tune in and let us know in the comments what you think! As always, if you like this episode please like, rate, review and share with a friend! 
Episode Summary  Whilst we don’t want women to be sweating the small stuff when it comes to nutrition and pregnancy, there are some essential pieces of information you should know. But finding accurate information is no easy task. Just when you think you’ve figured out how much caffeine you can drink, you’ll soon find another article telling you something entirely different. In this episode, we’ll take away all the stress and anxiety from finding the pregnancy nutrition answers you need. Registered Dietician Lauren Manaker joins us to tell us the 5 most important tips we should know. We’ll be discussing prenatal vitamins, hydration, seafood and more. Pull Quotes 3:55 - “There is not one perfect one [prenatal vitamin] for every single person, so it’s really meant to supplement your diet. So see what you’re eating, what you’re missing, and supplement accordingly.” 07:39 - “You have to find a way to stay hydrated because once you get dehydrated, that’s when things can get really dangerous.” 11:03 - “There’s so much data showing that pregnant people that eat their two/three servings of low mercury seafood a week just have so many better pregnancy outcomes in terms of reducing the risk of early labor.” 15:37 - “We can’t categorize fruit in the same category as jelly beans. It’s just not the same. And we’re missing out on so many of these plant compounds that we’re not getting anywhere else when we’re not eating fruit.” 17:32 - “Just try to really maximize what you’re eating for the most part, but not with every single thing that you’re doing. You still need to live life and enjoy yourself and it’s easy to get hung up on the details and you really shouldn’t get hung up on the details.” For more nutrition and fitness advice from Juna, please check out the Juna App!
In this episode Sarah hosts Dr Siggie Cohen who has dedicated her life's work to helping families connect and thrive. Dr. Siggie shares her tried and true techniques for simplifying parenting, helping you remain calm and in charge, feel empowered, and reduce tension in your home. For more from Juna, please check out the Juna App!
This is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect. In this episode we are joined by a guest who shares a Mom Fail we can all relate to.  About The Show When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time. Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and learn from their mistakes. This podcast is free of judgment, full of snark, and definitely not safe for kids. --------- --------- --------- We want to hear your Mom Fail! If you have a Mom Fail to share, DM us on Instagram (at Juna.Moms) or email: Sarah@juna.co. --------- --------- --------- If you like this episode, hit the follow/subscribe button so you don't miss the next one. --------- --------- --------- If you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or newly postpartum, please check out the Juna App, which is the app that makes this podcast possible. We have trimester specific workouts, pregnancy tracking, nutrition support and recipes for you and baby, as well as courses on breastfeeding, newborn sleep, preparing for birth, and taking care of your newborn. You can find the app in the app store by searching Juna Moms or by visiting juna.co. Thank you for your support — see you next week!
This is the 1st episode of a new series from Juna called Mom Fails with Sarah and Dillan.  This is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect.  When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time.  Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and learn from their mistakes. This podcast is free of judgment, full of snark, and definitely not safe for kids. --------- --------- ---------  We want to hear your Mom Fail!  If you have a Mom Fail to share, DM us on Instagram (at Juna.Moms) or email: Sarah@juna.co. --------- --------- ---------  If you like this episode, hit the follow/subscribe button so you don't miss the next one.  --------- --------- ---------  If you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or newly postpartum, please check out the Juna App, which is the app that makes this podcast possible. We have trimester specific workouts, pregnancy tracking, nutrition support and recipes for you and baby, as well as courses on breastfeeding, newborn sleep, preparing for birth, and taking care of your newborn.  You can find the app in the app store by searching Juna Moms or by visiting juna.co. Thank you for your support — see you next week!
Stepping on the scale and seeing a much bigger number than you’re used to, your favorite jeans feeling tighter than ever… there’s no doubt that postpartum weight gain can be a shock. While you can pretty much Google ‘how to lose weight’ or even use your common sense, the key is finding the strategies that can incorporate health into your daily life and make it sustainable, because let’s face it - newborn parents have a lot on their plates. In this latest podcast episode, health coach Amanda Lauren tells us how we can marry up our behaviors with our intentions to create the best and healthiest version of ourselves. She gives us her 5 top tips for weight loss as a new mom whilst helping us to understand how to prioritize ourselves in the whirlwind that is postpartum. If you’re struggling to shift those stubborn pounds after having a baby, you don’t wanna miss this one! Pull Quotes 04:00 - “There is a one size fits all diet. It turns out, it’s called the ‘put yourself first’ diet.” 08:33 - “If you’re trying to build muscle, if you’re trying to have a lot of energy, you really want to have a protein forward day.” 18:26 - “Guilt happens when we eat things that really are not in line with what we truly want.” 22:40 - “Let’s not fear being a little bit hungry for the right reasons.” 34:11 - “The more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism goes, the better you feel and look in your clothes and it’s just a win-win.” 42:47 - “Be conscious of what you’re doing. Make conscious choices and own your choices, whether that’s having a treat food or having a rest day, just own it and enjoy it.” Listen Now!  For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
Pull Quotes 4:00 - “When the baby is trying to get it to cue the melatonin and not, it’s taking all the cues from the environment mostly. I have had some clients that say all I needed to do was put in blackout shades.” 10 - “At four months, we want to still be in this idea that there is a rhythm and a flow that we sleep, we wake up, we eat, we play, we sleep.” 14 - “Bedtime routines still exist even into adulthood. So really pay attention and teach them that this bedtime routine is important to allow our bodies to fall asleep.” 24 - “Exit ‘goodnight’ and reunite ‘good morning’. Those are the two bookmarks. And those can form our relationships throughout our day and throughout our life really, they’re such amazing habits to be in. 34 - “You cannot make them eat, you cannot make them sleep. You can’t really make them poop without medicine. But what we do is we set up the environment for them to do what their body is designed to do.” Podcast Description The newborn stage can definitely lure you into a false sense of security when it comes to sleep. Those extended 2-3 hour naps are now catnaps and you can barely put a load of laundry on before they’re awake again. Your baby might even be waking more at night and you’re left wondering ‘what the hell happened to my perfect sleeper?!’ From 4 - 12 months, there are a lot of developmental milestones and changes that can affect your child’s sleep routine. The 4 month sleep regression is the biggest change in your baby’s sleep that they will ever go through. So how on earth do you survive this as a parent? In this episode, Sarah is joined by pediatric counselor and sleep consultant Jessica Schaffer, who helps us make sense of our little one’s sleeping patterns, just as we’re starting to feel like every day is becoming a bit of a circus. They talk us through what to expect from the 4 month sleep regression, the ideal bedtime and morning routines, and how to interpret wake windows. If you’re pulling your hair out with a nap-resistant baby, this one’s for you. Listen Now! For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
Podcast Description While breastfeeding is preferred by many health experts, we can’t ignore the fact that some women can’t, shouldn’t or don’t want to breastfeed. There are many emotional and health reasons a mom may choose to formula feed her baby. If a mom is making the choice to formula feed her baby, it’s paramount that she has the knowledge, education and information needed to make the most informed decisions when it comes to formula milk. That’s why Sarah is sitting down with Elke Pascoe, Founder of LittleOak, which makes infant formula products based on goat’s milk rather than cow’s milk. She explains how her son’s skin condition triggered the idea for her business and informs us about harmful ingredients to look out for, as well as how to navigate a healthy relationship with formula. Pull out Quotes 04:37 - “This terrible infant formula issue wasn’t isolated to just Australia. In fact, it was a global issue.” 04:53 - “We all agreed that goat milk was significantly more naturally akin to human breast milk.” 07:09 - “In our mind, every child deserves the best start in life and the best nutrition.” 10:17 - “I will stand in front of every CEO of every large infant formula company in the world and insist that they take palm oil out of their formula.” 18:42 - “I really do encourage you to look into those other ingredients and make sure not only you know where they come from, but how they’re extracted, because that plays an overall impact on your child’s health now and in the future.” 25.11 - “Get all the knowledge, get the education, get the information that you need to make a good decision.” 31:18 - “Children need to lay down really strong layers of iron and magnesium for cognitive development, but also for later in life around anxiety.” For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/tips-for-navigating-a-healthy-relationship-with-formula/
As a parent, worrying is second nature. You're constantly afraid that something could go wrong and when the worst happens and your child gets sick, it’s horrible to see your little one suffering. Even worse, if the domino effect means your whole family gets struck down by an illness, looking after your kids can become a real challenge with viruses beginning to spread like wildfire during the winter season. An early surge of respiratory viruses among babies and toddlers this fall has caught doctors off guard and means we could be in for a more challenging season when it comes to illnesses such as flu, RSV and Covid-19. In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by pediatrician Jessica Hochman, MD, to help us prepare for the season ahead. Listen now to find out about: What to expect this winter The 3 signs your child should seek medical help What to do if your child has a fever Febrile seizures RSV How to manage symptoms Prevention tips Pull Out Quotes 01:08 - “Viruses are more prevalent this year than we’ve seen since the pandemic started.” 18:04 - “There’s so little population immunity from the past few years that there’s some concern that it will be a rougher season.” 25:44 - “There is a true consolation prize to getting sick. You’re building up your immune system.” 26:09 - “It’s a sign that we’re getting back to normal, that we’re back to being connected, because just by nature of humans being around each other, unfortunately with that come viruses.” 26:49 - “Once a month is the average that a kid gets a cold.” 28:56 - “We’re seeing the effects of being away from each other for a couple of years. I think there’s a lot of immunity that we have to rebuild.” 30:55 - “RSV is definitely something that we should take seriously.” For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/surviving-winter-viruses-with-jessica-hochman-md/
No matter how much you have going on in the day, if the playroom is a mess, the mom guilt takes over. You blame yourself and wonder how all the other Instagram playrooms can stay so perfectly tidy. If the constant state of mess, the yelling and the stress haven’t driven you to insanity already, you can guarantee the next piece of Lego you step on probably will. What you need is a permanent solution that won’t involve you doing any more work and will even get your kids to help too. That’s why Evelyn Cucchiara, aka The Toy Tamer, joins Sarah in the latest podcast episode to tell us how your messy, disorganized playroom can soon become a thing of the past. Evelyn talks us through her S.A.N.E. Method which empowers your kids and makes them actually want to put their toys away. Don’t miss how this magic works! For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/wave-goodbye-to-messy-playrooms/
For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. On this episode: Mothers receive what feels like constant attention in the nine months before labor, whether it’s baby classes, baby showers, a special seat on the subway or people asking to feel your belly. But, all of a sudden, the terrifying and painful part happens, the baby arrives and you’re thrust into what feels like the unknown. Doulas are trained, non-medical postpartum experts who act as supporters, educators and cheerleaders, who provide resources and recommendations for your postpartum experience. In this episode, Sarah is joined by certified postpartum doula and the founder of Major Care, Mandy Major, who talks to us about the importance of postpartum care for the baby and the birth person. They jump into the following topics: Care teams Different types of doula Activities doulas support with Common questions doulas can help with Major Care and the My Fourth app When a postpartum doula is involved, the entire family is healthier, safer, and enjoys an all round better experience. Don’t miss this episode to find out more!
When it comes to having a plant-based pregnancy, you can be faced with a lot of misinformation and discouragement about your well-intended choices. Trying to find accurate advice often ends up with you stuck in a Google rabbit hole, swamped by conflicting ideas. Then comes the self-doubt about whether it’s healthy or even possible to stay vegetarian or vegan while pregnant, leaving you to consider sacrificing your beliefs and values for a healthy pregnancy. In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by Crysta Pollitt MS, RDN, who helps us to feel confident about plant-based pregnancy choices during pregnancy and gives us the guidance we need to ensure we get all the important nutrients needed to grow a healthy baby. For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. Topics include: Supplementation Important nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy How to build a healthy plate Nutritious breakfast ideas Plant-based protein powders Soy Tasty plant-based snack ideas Show Notes 3:23 - “It’s completely possible to have a healthy pregnancy without eating animal protein.” 4:53 - “With plant-based pregnancy, I 100% recommend a prenatal vitamin.” 5:16 - “The first thing I look at with supplementation for plant-based pregnancy is choline, Omega-3s and B12.” 9:18 - “We have to make sure there’s protein with each meal.” 20:42 - “One of the biggest myths about plant-based pregnancy or just plant-based eating is that soy is bad for you.” 25:48 - “In pregnancy, really pay attention to the quality of the food and to the characteristics of the food that you are craving.” 26:27 - “We’re not afraid of carbs in the plant-based pregnancy world. We’re just so focused on protein.” 29:27 - “Focus on the time during your pregnancy to really nourish yourself.”
Today I am talking to Brittany Clair, author of "Carrying On', the book that helps expecting parents make sense of the overwhelming amount of information available to them.  We talk about how she came up with the idea to write the book, how pregnancy recommendations have evolved over time, and how you can use this book to help guide you through pregnancy.  For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
In this episode Sarah talks with Samantha Davis from Mommy Made Encapsulation. Samantha specializes in all things placenta encapsulation. They talk about the benefits, the different methods of consumption, and more. If you're currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant or just curious about placenta encapsulation, you'll love this episode.  For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
Sarah talks with Jessica Schaeffer. Jessica is a child counselor who specializes in working with children who have anxiety, sleep problems, or behavioral issues. We share some real life examples of when play therapy would be helpful and Jessica shares tips on how you can implement some of her findings in your own parenting.  For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
Sarah talks with Elise Knox, who specializes in coaching Moms on how to reconnect with themselves and therefore create stronger relationships with their kids and partners. Elise shares her tips on how to communicate your needs as a person and not a Mom, and ways to strengthen the bond with your children.  For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.
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