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Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water births beneficial? What about ongoing electronic fetal monitoring and the glucose drink? There’s a lot of misinformation and conflicting advice out there.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth, to discuss what evidence based birth is and how moms can make the best decisions for themselves. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CwnrNt Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in the home is a large part of why. But if we can learn how to push back, create change, and advocate for more value on care work, we can find a different way forward.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc., to discuss the value of care work and how we can support and empower moms on an individual, societal, and global scale. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4eh4QC8 Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectionism, interwoven with our own fear and insecurity. It’s no wonder so many moms feel overwhelmed by it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by dietician Megan McNamee, co-founder of Feeding Littles, to discuss how parents can reduce the mental load around what to pack for school lunch, embrace flexibility, and break cycles of unhealthy relationships with food. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40tyWPv Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put their needs last. In fact, our children might benefit from a different approach.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored and co-author of Secure Relating, to talk about attachment research, what our children actually need, and how to create secure attachments in all of our relationships. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48lsA6V Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Momwell Podcast, we’re revisiting an episode from our vault. Setting boundaries with in-laws and family members isn’t always easy—especially when it comes to our kids. But boundaries aren’t a bad thing—they’re a valuable part of healthy relationships.  In this vault episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy, to talk about the importance of setting boundaries with in-laws and family—and how we can start learning to set them in a clear and productive way. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dUArt6  Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maternal stress is so overwhelming that the surgeon general recently released a warning about it. Stressed-out moms need more support.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Molly Dickens, founder of the Maternal Stress Project, to discuss what leads to stressed-out moms and how we can identify the real factors and create change. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48as1fR Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many options for birth control after childbirth—from short-term contraception to long-term or permanent options. Determining the right choice is hard—we have to weigh out factors like whether we want more children, whether or not we’re breastfeeding, and how our body responds to hormones.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by OB-GYN Dr. Fran Haydanek, founder of Paging Dr. Fran, to discuss how moms can make informed decisions about birth control after childbirth. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TZQqPx  Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents in the United States often have a difficult time navigating parental leave. Complex laws, a lack of federal protection, and common misunderstandings leave them unsure about their rights and options. But when you are empowered with knowledge and the right plan, you can discover how to get paid during maternity leave and protect both your job and postpartum experience.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by attorney Daphne Delvaux, founder of Delvaux Law and the Mamattorney. Daphne has dedicated her career to helping moms understand and advocate for their workplace rights, including parental leave coverage and pumping protection. Today, she shares how moms can get paid during maternity leave in the US, what rights you are entitled to, and how to proactively work with your employer and navigate the systemic red tape around leave. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dxBT4u  Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us want to foster emotional learning for our kids and support them as they navigate their big feelings—but we don’t always have the right tools in our toolbox. In fact, we’re often learning these skills for ourselves while we try to teach them to our children.  That’s why I’m so grateful for Slumberkins—a brand committed to supporting parents and offering them tangible tools and resources to help foster their kids’ emotional health. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by the co-founders of Slumberkins, Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, to discuss what emotional learning looks like—both for our children and ourselves. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XTbqtx  Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menopause can have a strong impact on your mental health. Unfortunately, not all providers are trained in hormone nuances or how to support moms when they struggle.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The New Menopause, to unpack how menopause can impact mental health and how we can advocate for ourselves and seek effective treatment options. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4grVi9x Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting can take a toll on our relationship with our partner, leaving us feeling resentful or falling into common arguments. But what if our partner isn’t the problem? What if stress is causing the conflict–not the other way around? And what if we can learn how to get back on the same page and navigate it together?  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by family therapist Liz Earnshaw, author of 'Til Death Do Us Part and founder of Liz Listens, to discuss stress and relationship conflict after having a baby, and how we can learn to connect, communicate, and work as a team. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TkCXBz Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As moms, we think a lot about our children’s emotional wellbeing. How can we be sure that we’re raising securely attached kids? How can we form strong bonds and relationships? How can we support our children and ourselves emotionally–especially if we were never supported that way growing up?  This week on the Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by licensed therapist and author Eli Harwood, founder of Attachment Nerd, to discuss how to foster secure attachment and build strong, lasting relationships with our kids. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3AYdQ0R Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the final part of our back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault!  Whether you have heard the phrase “after school restraint collapse” or not, if you’ve experienced it, you know exactly what it is—when your child starts melting down as soon as you pick them up from school. If your child behaves wonderfully at school but falls apart when they see you, it can be frustrating for everyone.  So what causes those after school meltdowns? Dr. Kristyn Sommer leverages her Ph.D. in Early Cognitive Development and shares her insights on why after school restraint collapse happens, and what you can do to minimize it. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dZbj56 Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 3 of a 4-part back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault!  Transitions can be overwhelming for our children and for us. As moms, we want to know how to support a child going through transitions. We might experience our own anxiety, deal with mom guilt, or question whether they are capable of navigating big changes.  But with the right strategies in place, we can guide our children, and ourselves, through times of change. Today, I’m joined by Jess VanderWier, founder of Nurtured First, to discuss how to support a child through the transition into school and separation anxiety. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Xa9FYC Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of a 4-part back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault!  Starting school can be very exciting for many kids—but it can also be scary. We want to protect our kids, so when we see them worrying or anxious, we want to support them. But how do you help your child with school anxiety?  Today, I’m revisiting my episode with clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside. We discuss anxiety about starting school, our role in it, and how to support our children if they’re feeling apprehensive. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3AnD0WH  Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices