Started From The Belly

Hey bitches!Trigger Warning: Weight lossToday we're discussing the ridiculous world that is post part weight loss. As per usual, we have a lot of opinions on the subject. Rate, review, subscribe, enjoy!

Hey bitches,We're back with a little updates episode for you.This week, Erica's rec is a quartz face roller. She got hers at a local market but cannot remember the name.Rate, review, subscribe!

Hey B*tches!On this weeks episode, we're talking about Self Care. We're discussing what it means to us, what it is, what it is NOT, why is it so hard, among other things.Our recommendation this week is from Haley- a podcast called Maintenance Phase. They debunk the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams, and nonsensical nutrition advice.Enjoy!

Hey B*tches!We're back for what we have decided will be season 3 of the pod.This week, we're chatting about what's been up with us over the past 2 months. Erica has some big news to share as well as updates on a new kitten, isolations, astrology, therapy, and our intense dislike of all things Rachel Hollis.Maintenance Phase Podcast is available where ever you listen to podcasts, can't recommend it enough.Erica's rec is to binge watch The Nanny on amazon prime. Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share!xo

CW: C-SectionsWelcome to a discussion about C-sections, particularly Haley's experience with it. Our rec is to our dear friend @cassiedionnept (IG) who is an amazing Physiotherapist. She runs a clinic here in Kingston called Innova Physiotherapy. Give her a follow, she has amazing content.We hope you enjoy this episode!Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share :)

Hey Bitches,A little late to the game, as usual. Here is another minisode to hold you over until Monday!

Hey Bitches!This week we're talking about Work/Life Balance. As always we give you a few tips as to how to achieve Work/Life Balance and steps we're taking to balance it ourselves.This weeks rec is from Haley:Glass House Goods out of Napanee, ON. Can't recommend her enough!Rate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Hey Bitches!We've got another mini episode for you with some life updates.This weeks recommendation comes from Erica- The Artists Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.Rate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Oh hi there***Due to my (Haley) inability to follow simple instructions, this episode has no music and the sound quality is a little fucked. Once I figure it out, I will update the mp3 file for this episode. In the mean time, we hope you enjoy this episode in which we're discussing Burn Out- a topic near and dear to our hearts. This weeks recommendation is from EricaThe Good Witch on Prime VideoRate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Hey Bitches!It has been awhile since we released an episode. We're back with a "minisode" to get into the swing of things. We let you know where we've been and a little taste of why we had to take a break.We missed you all so much!Mom Type of the Month is the Social Media MomRecommendation of the Week is Mackinnon Brewing Company out of Bath, ON.Rate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Nothing special. Just a project with classmates on Intercultural Friendships. Will delete after our teacher listens

TRIGGER WARNING: Depression, Anxiety and the 'S' word.Hey B*tches,On this episode, Haley is riding solo, briefly talking about her journey with mental health, specifically Depression.She's a little self critical about how the episode turned out, so we hope you enjoy it and come away feeling like you're not alone.Haley mentions how she realized she might have depression, how it presents itself and what she is currently trying to help her feel some sense of normalcy.Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share <3

Hey B*tches! We have returned.It might seem odd for us to title this episode in such a way, but it is because our podcast host site dropped all our episodes when we didn't pay for the upgrade.Anyway, we missed you all so much. In this weeks episode, we talk about Erica because a Mrs, talk about our therapy journey's at length. The book we mention for our book club is:Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. GibsonErica's recommendation this week is the show American Horror StoryRate, Review, Subscribe, Enjoy! 

Hey b*tches!We're keeping it easy breezy this week- Life updates, chatting about shows we love, and recommendationsRate, Review, Subscribe, and Enjoy

Default Parenting? We explain what it is and how it coincides with our topic from 2 weeks ago, The Mental Load. Our recommendation unfortunately does not have an IG or Fb page as of late. Once she does, we will update it on our IG and FB. Rate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Hey B*tches,On this weeks episode, we're talking about A Mothers Mental Load, what it is, how it effects us, how we deal with it, etc. It's a hard thing to manage, and we want you to know that you're doing an amazing job, whether you're a mother or not. We have a Mom Type of the Month- The Glamour Mom (love you) Erica's recommendation this week is the movie Kinky Boots (2005)Enjoy!

Hey B*tches!Today we dive deeper into the world of baby shower gifts and what our favourite gifts to give are. We also touch on how our baby shower gift giving has changed over the years.This weeks rec is our girl Micki @trendsbytenz on Instagram. She customizes all kinds of things. Check her out!Rate, Review, Subscribe and Enjoy!

Today we are talking about how we can unpack the genocide of Indigenous Peoples, Residential Schools, memorials of the architects of the atrocities, and racism with our kids.We have Alex Wyatt- Tech Support and DJ extraordinaire who is passionate about social justice, shares some stories and history with us to get the conversation going. Recommendation OTW: The Podcast 'Telling our Twisted Histories' by Kaniehti:io Hornhttps://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/906-telling-our-twisted-historiesResources for you to educate yourself, family/friends and children:TEDxTalksForgotten Narrative: The First Nations Realityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOAYbxJGgDQCanadian Shame: A History of Residential Schoolshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1EDbbse2BMThe Story of Hiawathahttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hiawathaBooks:21 You May Not Know About The Indian Act by Bob Josephhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/21-things-you-may-not/9780995266520-item.htmlWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelohttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/white-fragility-why-its-so/9780807047415-item.html?ikwid=white+fragility&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=c33b41b5d407fa5e8ff050853409ea62The Case of the Missing Auntie by Michael Hutchinsonhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-case-of-the-missing/9781772601176-item.htmlFire Song by Adam Garnet Joneshttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/fire-song/9781554519774-item.htmlThe Ghost Collector by Allison Millshttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-ghost-collector/9781773212951-item.htmlNibi is Water by Joanne Robertsonhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/nibi-is-water/9781772601329-item.htmlThe Girl and The Wolf by Katherena Vermettehttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-girl-and-the-wolf/9781926886541-item.htmlPhyllis's Orange Shirt by Phyllis Webstadhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/phylliss-orange-shirt/9781989122242-item.htmlI Am Not A Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacerhttps://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/i-am-not-a-number/9781927583944-item.htmlWhen I was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fentonhttps://www.amazon.ca/When-Was-Eight-Christy-Jordan-Fenton/dp/1554514908

This is the final installment of our "Feeding Journey" topic. We touch on combo feeding, pumping and give our usual updates- gardening, coffee corner, and self care.Enjoy!

On today's episode, we're taking a closer look at Exclusively Formula Feeding and Exclusively Breastfeeding aka EFF and EBF. We talk more about our own experiences, as well as suggestions/tips for both ways of feeding. We hope you enjoy it!