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The online world of motherhood support is broken. It’s overwhelming, misinformed, hard to navigate, and full of judgment, shame, and stress. That’s why we created Kula. As new moms, we know you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. And to make it work, you have to find a personal sense of wellbeing that balances your physical, mental, and lifestyle health. Welcome to Kula Conversations - a supportive space to challenge, encourage, inform, and get down and dirty with all things motherhood. Join us for heart-centered, real conversations with moms and credible, impactful interviews with brilliant experts. We dive deep into topics like breastfeeding challenges, overcoming PPD, identity shifts after baby, evidence-based parenting strategies, and so much more. For moms and moms-to-be, we’re your resource for credible, non-judgmental, and real support. Welcome to your modern village.
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Science has proven that 85% of brain development is complete by age 5. Statistics tell us that 6-out-of-10 kids are not equipped to learn in all areas of the classroom. This means that supporting our child's development is extremely important before they even make it to their first day in a classroom. How can parents be best equipped to support their child? In this episode, we dive right in with expert Cara Tyrrell, an Early Childhood Educator, about the importan...
We did it, we found a mom's new best friend and most hidden secret. In this episode, we discover how an occupational therapist can support new moms from pregnancy to postpartum. This is highly underutilized support that many moms are not familiar with and absolutely should be! In this episode, we dive right in with expert Alexis Joelle, an Occupational Therapist, about what an Occupational Therapist is and how they can help every new mom. Alexis Joelle MS. OTR/L...
As parents, we are always wanting to provide the best for our children and support their growth and developmental needs. It can be overwhelming and can sometimes create anxiety as we wonder if our child is hitting their "milestones". In this episode, we talk to Dr. Shannon Davis, a child development expert and certified autism specialist about baby and toddler development, and the philosophy every parent should incorporate when assessing their child's progress.Dr. Shannon Davis PT...
While breastfeeding is an incredibly natural process, it also can be extremely difficult, filled with many unexpected challenges. If you’re having trouble breastfeeding your newborn, you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk to Kellie Green, a certified lactation counselor, about breastfeeding, the common challenges many moms face, and how to overcome them.Kellie Green is a certified and licensed Speech Pathologist and Lactation Counselor who specializes in infant feeding at her...
Today we are talking with Lindsay McLain about her journey through infertility and becoming a mom of 3, including twins. Lindsay discusses what it was like going through fertility treatments, how it felt eventually becoming pregnant, and what she experienced when she first found out she was having twins in her second pregnancy. We also talk about the transition from 1 to 3 children and how Lindsay juggles a toddler, newborn twins, and maintaining a career. When Lindsay McLain, a marketin...
Did you know that your c-section scar could be the reason why your digestive health issues are persisting? We didn't either. Apparently symptoms like bloating, irregular bowel movements, food intolerances, acid reflux or other gut problems can potentially all be traced back to our scars, whether they are older or newer. In this episode, we talk to Kendra Toothill all about her work in this area, why scars matter, and what can be done about them. Kendra Toothill is an Athletic Therapist s...
The expectations society has on us as mothers is high. We’re told that we’re only good enough if we’re bringing in equal (or more) pay as our partner while also volunteering at the school bake sale and signing our kids up for 47 activities and being expected to attend them all. Add onto that the idea that we’re also supposed to be the ones making dinner, scheduling the doctor’s appointments, cleaning the house, and making time for our own “self-care”. It's no wonder we are feeling burnt out. ...
When you decide it’s time to start your family, the do’s and don’ts of how to get the show on the road can be downright overwhelming. Couple that with endless swirling news about friends undergoing IVF and other fertility challenges and the process can get stressful, FAST. In today's episode, we talk to Laura Erlich, an integrative health professional who specializes in fertility optimization, pregnancy, and postpartum care all about factors and considerations that go into fertility and overc...
For many of us, new motherhood can change how we view ourselves and completely shift our idea of who we have always thought we were as we navigate our lives. Identity shifts can be a normal process of the motherhood experience, but it is important that we do not lose ourselves in the process. In today's episode, we talk to Jessi Shuraleff about these shifts in identity and how to advocate for yourself in an authentic and yet still impactful way.An effective storyteller & passionate people...
It's no secret that having a baby can be a big challenge for your relationship. Many couples report feeling disconnected and unhappy in their relationship in the months following the birth of their child, likely caused by a variety of different changes and challenges that come with being parents of a newborn. In this episode, we talk with Allison Lieberman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about what is going on for couples in the time period after having a baby and how they can work...
Kula listeners get 20% off with code Kula20 at the Hypnobabies website!Hypnobirthing, and in particular, hypnobabies, teaches birthing people medical-grade somnambulistic hypnosis techniques, creating an automatically peaceful, relaxing and more comfortable pregnancy, a calm confident Birth Partner, and an easier, much more comfortable natural birthing for pregnant students. In this episode, we talk to Kerry Tuschoff, the founder and director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, all abou...
Society tells moms that we need to do it all. We're the default parent, keeping the family functioning. While also running a business or managing our own career. This leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, and burnout. And it's not true. This can be changed, no matter how old your kid(s) are. Things shift when you start having conversations with your partner about everything it takes to run a household. In this episode, we talk to Valerie about productivity ideas to delegate, prioritize, and change ...
Usually around 6 months old, we start introducing our babies to food outside of breastmilk or formula. One approach to introducing foods that is gaining popularity is called baby-led weaning, which is a method of introducing solid foods to your baby and letting them take the lead on eating, rather than using purely purees or traditional baby food. In this episode, we talk to Joana Fraser, a pediatrician and pediatric feeding specialist, all about why parents might want to choose this approach...
Finance and money are such important topics, but are often overlooked when talking about our overall health as moms. In this episode, we talk to a financial expert all about topics that are most important to us as moms at this stage in life, including saving goals, investment strategies, 529 plans and alternatives for children, managing separate or merged accounts after marriage, and so much more. Helena Rosenthal works within financial services, empowering individual clients and busine...
There is a gap that exists in women's healthcare, particularly for women in the postpartum period, and there remains a lack of reliable, credible resources. Dr. Pinkey Patel is trying to change this by creating an inclusive, informative and supportive community designed to help mothers and babies thrive. In today's episode we talk to Dr. Patel about the importance of exercise after birth, honoring your recovery, and how her passion for the pelvic floor led her to starting The Snap Back. ...
Today we are talking with Michelle Valiukenas, who is the proud mom of her angel Sweet Pea, who she lost due to miscarriage, her angel daughter, Colette Louise, who she lost at nine days old, and her only living child, her rainbow baby, Elliott Miguel. We talk about her journey to motherhood, her story of miscarriage, her birth story with her 2nd child, and how the loss of her daughter, Collette, fueled her passion to help other moms and families in similar positions. Inspired by her jou...
Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet to relieve stress and help you feel better. In pregnancy and postpartum, reflexology can be incredibly helpful to reduce aches and pains and relieve anxiety and stress that accompanies this time. In today's episode, we talk to Meg Murray Jones, reflexologist and the founder of Postpartum Plan, all about the benefits of reflexology and how her work in this area led her to ultimately form her company. ...
Most people have heard of yoga, but perhaps not specific to fertility. Fertility yoga is a comprehensive methodology that incorporates an array of mind-body practices. At its foundational core is yoga, specific to fertility. However, the method also includes breathwork, meditation & mindfulness, acupressure, Ayurveda, and functional nutrition. It also addresses the emotional components present when trying to conceive (TTC). In today's episode, we talk to Wendy Obstler, a yoga therapist, a...
We all have different experiences and journey's into motherhood. For our guest today, becoming a mother was one of the hardest things she had done. From pregnancy to the first year after having her first child, she dealt with anxiety, depression, and guilt over her feelings. The feeling of being alone and having no one to turn to for support and to guide her through her needs, led her to found, Partum, a values-driven online marketplace for moms. Prior to founding Partum, Carli spent the...
Motherhood changes you. For many of us, it results in a shuffling of priorities and a complete identity transformation. When you couple this with hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep, unparalleled and incompatible societal pressures, and a complete lack of societal support, it’s no wonder so many of us moms are stressed, anxious, and completely burned out. In this episode, Laura and Jessica discuss their experiences with support options and what they view as issues with our current supp...
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