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Just This
Author: Amanda Scharpf and Jennifer Renee
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A podcast that dives into everything around being and becoming a mother. From pre-conception to years post birth, covering the practical details to the unseen energetics.
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Struggling with fertility? Curious about how acupuncture can enhance your chances of conception? 🤔
This is our second episode on a series Jen and I are doing around acupuncture and acupressure. If you haven't listened to our first episode (related to pregnancy) we recommend checking that one out as well for more background info. This episode we delve into the specifics around fertility and the holistic benefits of integrating acupuncture and acupressure.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
Fertility and Acupuncture Techniques
Stress and Fertility Challenges
Acupuncture and Partner Involvement
Energetics and Male Fertility
Practical Tips and Acupressure Points
Resources:
EPISODE: Pregnancy Flow: Tapping Into Acupressure and Acupuncture
BOOK: The Multi Orgasmic Man
BOOK: Enlightened Sex Manual
Ritual for Boosting Fertility
Acupressure points you can do at home: Kidney 3, on the ankle also doing womb/stomach massage
Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis
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There is a saying: "When a baby is born, a mother is born too."
Both Jen and I have found this saying to hold true - on many levels. This episode dives into our personal experiences around identity shifts after birth and the ripples those had in our own lives. We give some fun metaphors as well that hopefully can resonate with some of the mamas listening and/or give a better understanding to those awaiting birth and beyond.
Some of the topics we cover today are:
embracing a new identity as a mother or with multiples
the influence of societal expectations in motherhood
the emotional complexities that happen postpartum
the importance of community support
Resources/Links:
EPISODE: From Overwhelm to Ease: 7 Simple Tools for Re-Finding Your Flow
EPISODE: Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood
EPISODE: Co-creating and Finding Spaces To Play (without your children) While Being a Parent
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This episode is inspired from the many questions we get from friends after they become pregnant. We've taken the top things people ask us and what we usually tell them and share that wisdom with you today in this episode.
Maybe some of this will cover questions you have, maybe you still have more questions (send them to us!).
If you're pregnant (or maybe hoping to be soon) and looking for some extra support or info you may not have even known you wanted to know - this episode is for you.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
Taking a Pause as The First Step
When to Share The News
Prenatal Vitamins and Health
Evaluating Perceptions and Rules
Maintaining Movement and Health
Work Considerations
Choosing Your Baby's Name
Building Your Birth Team
Preparing for Postpartum Life
Enjoying the Miracle of Pregnancy
Whether you're navigating this path for the first time or are an experienced parent, these insights aim to remind you of the significance of intuition, community, and self-care as you embark on this incredible adventure.
Enjoy every moment, and remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy and parenthood.
Resources/Links:
EPISODE: Tuning Into Life Through The Art of "The Pause"
EPISODE: What's in a Name & How Names Find Us
EPISODE: Birth Preferences, Birth Realities and Leaning Into The Mystery
EPISODE: Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood
Nordic Naturals Fish Oils
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We live in a world where overwhelm is inevitable. And specific time of year or life may lead to more (or unexpected) overwhelm and exhaustion.
While it's near impossible to avoid overwhelm, the ability to be aware of when we are in it and transition out of it can be key to our overall mental and emotional wellness.
In this episode, we’ll explore ways to manage overwhelm, find balance, and restore harmony in your daily life. We share personal insights and stories to help you build a 'toolbox' for managing stress and juggling life's demands effectively. Join us to learn how to navigate your path to a more balanced and peaceful life.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
recognizing and acknowledging overwhelm
creating lists and the power of writing things out (plus what to do once you write it all down)
taking breaks and why we should prioritize that more
the benefits of nature and how to access it easily no matter where you are
boundaries and being selfish (yep - it's healthy to do it)
Resources/Links:
EPISODE: Our Top 'Bad Moms' Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
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The holiday season is full of fun and often lots of good times. But let’s be real, it’s also often a time of higher stress, emotional ups and downs, and endless to-do lists. How do we make sure we can lean more into those easeful times during this busy season?
In this episode, we give you some of our favorite (and a little witchy) self-care strategies to help you thrive this season.
schedule YOU time
let things go
protect your energy/space (with a ritual or item)
sleep more
get into nature
say NO more
invisible labor and how to recognize it so you can reclaim your energy
tools to block time for yourself during a busy season or for letting things go
why sleep is a non-negotiable self-care tool
how to deal with emotional boundaries and family dynamics during the holidays
some ideas for energy protection rituals
the magic of saying no and a fun challenge!
Resources:
Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak
Post Natal Connection Course: Want to join our beta release? Email amanda.postpartum.love@gmail.com
That Witch Next Door Podcast with Dani
tracking invisible labor exercise
Protection Rituals
episode from That Witch Next Door all about protection magick
make a protection bag, jar or tea
white light visulization
if you want more ideas, reach out!
PAST EPISODE: Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep
PAST EPISODE: Tuning Into Life Through The Art of "The Pause"
CHALLENGE: do a "no" contest with a friend - write down all the
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We've got a very special (and amazing rockstar mama) guest today, Sarah. She shares her unique and emotional journey into motherhood starting with the NICU and later navigating pediatric cancer with her baby.
Her story is an inspiration as she shares how she found the strength to face her fears, opens up about the ways she and her husband grew stronger as a couple during this challenging time and offers insights into how little acts of kindness and support carried them through the toughest moments.
Sarah’s hope is to uplift other parents going through similar experiences by sharing her story of resilience and love as well as to give insight to others how they can best support mamas and families in similar positions.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
Sarah's story and how she made it through a pediatric cancer diagnosis for her then 8 month old son Lane
her experiences in the NICU after birth
how relationships and impacted and can grow from challenging experiences as parents
breastfeeding in the NICU and beyond with a child with a chronic illness
what to do/say when a family or friend has a baby in the NICU or with a chronic illness
ways that she kept her mental health guarded postpartum and through her son's cancer treatment
talks about fear and tips to those that are going through similar situations
her passion to give back and share with the world from her experiences
Resources:
Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation
Renown's Children Hospital
Sarah Perry: Sarahrperry320@gmail.com
ABOUT SARAH:
Sarah Perry is a 44 year old stay at home mom married to Lance Perry.
They have lived in Reno for a year and a half but are originally from California.
Sarah devotes her life to her family and loves every minute of it.
Click here to donate to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. The same foundation that Sarah and her family received help from
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Ever wonder what exactly a postpartum doula is or does? Why would you need one?
Today we dive into these questions and all kinds of tangents around them. We talk about the the types of support postpartum doulas offer, how to find the right one for you and so much more. You'll also get a peek at some of our personal experiences as new mothers and how support in those first months and year after birth shaped our recovery and transition into motherhood.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
finding support on a budget
changes in access to postpartum care and coverage
when to get a postpartum doula (hint: we will say always) and the benefits of having their support
different kinds of support they offer
how to find a doula
Resources:
EPISODE: Midwifes and Doulas: whats the difference and why we recommend having both
EPISODE: Why Midwifes Matter
EPISODE: Birth Story Magic
BOOK: The First 40 Days
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We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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This episode is an honest, heart-to-heart conversation between Jen and I about the balancing act of parenting, career, and life. We unpack the challenges of juggling it all, while sharing tips on finding clarity, making decisions and giving yourself permission to move in directions that may feel scary or hard. We give some real-talk on how to reconnect with your priorities and cultivate inner peace amidst the chaos of choices and decisions we face (big or small).
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
making compromises as a parent is inevitable - navigating these times
how removing things can be the first step to clarity (including the things we are consuming or the plans we have)
taking time for self assessment - Where am I at? What am I feeling? What am I wanting?
being specific and intentional about the people around you and you are talking to.
remembering your true inner priorities in life
tapping into the resources around us and seeing possibilities
asking the future version of us for their help and insight
shifting our relationship to the circumstances or task
Resources:
Postpartum Connection Course Waitlist
UPCOMING EPISODE: Career & Family Balance
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Today is the first episode of a little 'series' of episodes around acupressure and acupuncture that we will be rolling out over the next few months. For those of you that do not know, Jen (our lovely co-host on the pod) is not only a midwife but also an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She is a wealth of wisdom in this area and we wanted to share some of this with the listeners.
Today we dive into the basics around acupressure and acupuncture as well as focus on the pregnancy stage and all the benefits and specifics around this part of the journey. In the future we will dive into fertility, postpartum and using these tools on newborns as well.
Let us know your feedback and questions. We could really dive deeper in a lot of these areas so if it's something that interests give a shout out to let us know.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
why acupuncture/acupressure during pregnancy (even if it’s a healthy smooth pregnancy)
how it can help with breech positioning
how it can help with labor
how pregnancy acupuncture/acupressure can set you up for an easier birth and postpartum
acupressure vs acupuncture - is it as effective, the difference between the two
Resources:
PAST POD EPISODE: The Fourth Trimester and The Power of Doing Nothing
top three acupressure points for pregnancy:
1 - stress point - Liver 2 or Liver 3
2 - GB20
3 - Kidney 3
4 - Yin Tang
FUTURE POD: acupressure and acupuncture for baby
FUTURE POD: postpartum acupressure
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Transitioning your baby to solid foods is a big step filled with questions and curiosities. What’s the best way to start? And how can you make this process as smooth as possible for both you and your baby?
In this episode, we’ll explore everything from the signs that your baby is ready for solids to tips for making mealtime enjoyable. So maybe grab a snack for yourself and let’s get started on this journey of rediscovering foods with your kiddo. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
recognizing signs baby is ready for solids
digestive changes
balancing whole foods vs convenience foods
building healthy relationships with food/sugar
do's and don't of first foods
intuitive eating
Send us a voice note here or email us at justthispod@gmail.com
Resources:
info on babyled weaning, can also recommend this book
info on Western A Price Method
PAST EPISODE: Elimination Communication (EC) and Somatic Awareness
EPISODE COMING SOON: Infant Milestones
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Join us in this episode as we unwrap the ancient practice of belly binding and its profound benefits for postpartum healing. From types of binding to personal experiences, we delve into the basics on how to belly bind and provide some useful resources to expand on belly binding to nurture your body during this transformative time.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
what belly binding is
different types of binding
benefits of belly binding
our experiences with belly binding postpartum
when to belly bind and how long to wear if for
doing binding yourself vs. having a practitioner help
Resources:
Video of Jen demoing faja or bandage binding
Postpartum Sealing (who Jen learned from)
article from Healthline with more info on Belly Binding Postpartum
Bengkung Belly Binding: this video and this video are good to demonstrate
COMING SOON: episodes on Yoni/Peri Steaming
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In this episode, we dive into the concept of "filling your own cup;" exploring why self-care is not just a luxury but a necessity! One thing we love to remind people is your connection to yourself is a foundation for your connection to others and everything else in life. We discuss personal stories and go into simple tips on how to prioritize your well-being as a parent. From setting boundaries to embracing mindfulness, this episode is meant to help you ultimately give your best to yourself, and consequently, to those you love!
Resources:
example of parts integration exercise Amanda loves - there are lots of other resources out there around this work as well if you search "Parts Integration"
EPISODE COMING SOON: single parenting
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The Pause is a term that reminds us to take a moment, take a pause before proceeding forward. The Pause, is used in midwifery, by French parents, and can be used in many other areas of our life as well due to the benefits. Fun fact - while we were mid-editing for this very podcast episode we realized and decided to do exactly what we are talking about - take a pause. We're excited to be back after our own little pause and share this discussion on how taking a pause can improve life in profound ways.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
definition of The Pause
what The Pause looks like in birth
how to apply The Pause in daily life
examples of The Pause in parenting and in life
the importance of The Pause and bringing awareness to it and incorporating it into life
taking The Pause with your partner
social media is it an official "pause", how it is used as a way to reset
Resources:
Oprah Video: Identifying Babies Cries
Parent Advisor: Dr. Laura Markham - Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
Podcast Episode on Redefining Rest: Perspectives on Honoring Our Body's Rhythms and Desire for Sleep
Podcast Episode on Sacred Magic of Slowing Down
French Book: French Children Don't Throw Food
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We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.
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Pregnancy, birth, and newborns are often the most popular topics in new motherhood discussion, but today we're going to navigate a less-often mentioned timeframe: five to seven months after birth.
This timeframe presents its own set of challenges, but we're not afraid to face them head on and discuss ways to overcome them and offer support to new moms that continues well past birth!
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
settling into a whole new identity
the challenge of expecting a routine when it doesn't exist
energy/connections shifting
changes in milk supply
the importance of reaching out for support
scheduling connection time with whoever supports you
integrating more touch from others than the baby in your life (to sooth your nervous system) - hugs, massages, snuggles, etc.
Resources:
Guilt as a Tool for Growth episode
Kindered Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood episode
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Today is a very special episode! It’s officially our podcast’s solar return. We birthed this baby podcast into the world on the Gemini New Moon in 2023 and today we are taking a moment to celebrate officially being podcast ‘parents’ for one full journey around the sun. To say how full our hearts are from starting and being in this project is an understatement. We are excited for many more years ahead. Thanks for being with us on this journey as a listener. 🤗
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
different ways of looking at age (including a fun trick and play on words)
why it’s important to take a pause and reflect on milestone moments
what we’ve learned in our year of podcasting
how much of what we are working through and learning as podcast co-hosts/parents is reflective of things we we going through in our first years post birth
releasing the out come and enjoying the journey
what happens when we enter a project or goals driven from a place of love instead of fear or desire
what we’ve learned about communication, friendship and partnership in our first year as pod parents
Resources:
Allison’s Wake The Talk Up Communication Course
Episode: Solstice Gratitude, Love and Magic
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Guilt - specifically parent guilt - can be such a heavy emotion. In this episode, we acknowledge and sit with this uncomfortable emotion and look at the gifts we can receive from truly allowing and being with our guilt.
You'll hear some of our own experiences and examples of parent guilt as well as strategies we've used to cope with it. Let's celebrate that love is at the core of guilt, and we're all doing the best we can!
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
what guilt is and the different types we might experience
the balance between feeling the emotion and nurturing yourself and relationship/situation
finding community so you don't feel alone
societal pressures
reframing guilty thoughts + perspective
guilt as part of growth and expansion as a parent
our own parental guilt experiences
Resources:
Post Partum Depression help
Episode: "Taking Extended Solo Time and Separation from Our Babies (of all ages)"
Episode: "Co-creating and Finding Spaces To Play (without your children) While Being a Parent"
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The saying "as within, so without" is one that many people know. Today we flip that saying and look at how our home and surroundings can energetically impact our inner lives and how we can make simple adjustments to find more flow and balance. Tune into this inspiring chat with Feng Shui expert Patricia Lohan, who has helped thousands of people change their life and through the practice of Feng Shui. We talk about how how to use and integrate this tool as a parent and how powerful it can be for children in our lives as well. Listen in to see how simple changes around your home can become life changing.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
the principles of Feng Shui, and how is not just about esthetics. It is so much more than that.
how simple Feng Shui can help you conceive, improve relationships, finances, health, and even make your postpartum life more balanced.
how our environment effects us and simple things we can do to improve all areas of our lives.
what you can do today to get started "Fun Shui-ing" your home
as within so without and how the without can be a reflection and impact of energies within
the first thing to look at (super simple) when calling in a baby
simple changes for the bedroom you can implement today
starting with gratitude for what exists and adding on top of that
the difference between normal daily mess of life/living and clutter
Chinese astrology and cycles related to your home
how to start with just one small space and how this will make a huge difference
Resources:
Patricia Lohan's Website
exercise you can do today called ‘fresh eyes’ (this video talks more about it)
Feng 101 - $9 Mini Course
Powerhouse Membership
Patrica's Facebook & Instgram
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In the last couple of years there have been lots of spaces and people emphasizing the 'being' before 'doing'. But what does this actually mean? How does it relate to parenthood or life with a newborn?
Jen and I have a casual convo about this topic inspired from her own personal life navigations. We touch on the doing/being balance both in parenthood and in life in general, give some examples and laugh about the paradox of 'doing' something to get to the 'being'.
As always thank you for BEING an amazing pod listener... enjoy this fun convo. 💬 🍵
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
doing all the things but nothing is working
the dance of doing and being and how these are woven together
releasing the outcome and how when you ground in 'being' it is easier to release the outcome in your 'doing'
intention behind what you are doing - tuning into what is in alignment for YOU in the moment
what exactly is doing and being - how do you define it
parenting advice and when do we act from the noise of advice vs. our inner guidance
reaction vs. response and how this relates to doing vs. being
relating the 'doing' and 'being' to labor and how life phases are like birth cycles
"who do I want to be and what's my intention in doing this"
the act of self-care as doing
Resources:
our intentions workbook and intentions meditation recording - sign up on this page to get these for free
Kathrine Zenkina's podcast episode that had the quote we mentioned + is a great follow-up episode to this on when to take action and doing/being balance -- her quote "I always laugh at that question whenever someone asks me what they need to do to be. If there is a doing that leads to a being when they have to be a being... so there is no doing to the being, it's just the being."
our episode on parent rest and sleep (we talk about taking the edgy actions to BE a person that prioritizes self care)
our episode about unsolicited advice (also can lead to 'doing' first)
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As parents (especially new ones) we are always trying to do what is best for our kiddos. Many of us have heard the term "breast is best" and know the many benefits of breastmilk.
However, what isn't promoted as much is the beauty and balance of the use of formula, donor milk or some other supplemental option as a tool that that can be incredibly beneficial. Jen and I want to start a new saying that came out of this conversation: "Fed with love."
We talk about how intention and love in whatever way you feed you kiddo is really what is best for everyone.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
finding balance with supplemental milk and formula
how to balance modern society parenting with ancient/cultural ways
the sayings "Brest is Best" vs "Fed is Best"
Resources:
Episode on Breastfeeding
Episode on Elimination Communication
study of water molecules and words/intentions
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Fertility. It can be so heartbreakingly elusive for some, yet so effortless for others. We are here to support you wherever you are in your fertility journey.
In this episode, we'll explore the emotional, bodily and spiritual aspects of fertility and how they're all connected. We'll also discuss enjoyable - not stressful - ways to help women and their partners become parents.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
how fertility is affected by mind, body, emotions, spirituality
exploring the challenges around conception
the importance of relaxation and igniting passion (including tips on how to achieve this)
warming the womb - what that is and how to do it
yoni steaming - what it is and how to do it
envisioning what it'll feel like to be pregnant and how life will be once a baby arrives - exploring visioning both the fun and not fun parts
recapping our top 5 tips for fertility
Resources:
we created a fertility ritual - be the first to dive into it
Ayurveda
Yoni Steaming
our podcast episode on Body Image during pregnancy
our podcast episode of Birth Preferences and when pregnancy and birth don't go to plan
PODCAST EPISODE COMING SOON: Yoni Steaming
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