All The Unexpected
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAll The Unexpected is a resource for families as they navigate life's most unexpected moments. From the NICU, to baby sleep, and now toddler life we are helping families through community.
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Holistic Healing: The Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care
February 06, 2024 18:22 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Rebeca Segraves to discuss the vital role that Physical and Occupational Therapy play in successful postpartum recovery. Integrating PT and OT into postpartum care has been an uphill battle for many therapists as best practices are often shaped by many factors other than ideal patient care. We discuss how patients can advocate for themselves and what providers should be doing to ensure all families are getting the full spectrum of care. To explore the ...
What Young Children Need You To Know- Part 3
December 06, 2023 02:33 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn the 3rd Part of the series on the book What Young Children Need You to Know, we sat down with author Bridgett Miller. In this episode we discuss how the book came to be, what she hopes parents benefit from, as well as important takeaways from key chapters. It is a great introduction to her work and also a great companion piece to dig deeper if you’ve already had the pleasure of reading this absolute gem of a resource. https://bridgettmiller.com/
Enduring Hope: A Discussion on Infertility
November 07, 2023 05:18 - 45 minutes - 105 MBSeason 3 Episode 5 Enduring Hope: A Discussion on Infertility Salise Haith, Founder of Lohojo Fertility Services, sat down to discuss the topic of infertility. In this episode we go in depth into what this journey can look like for many. Addressing the isolation, silence and often unsolicited advice families endure. The message is one of finding joy, love for self and enduring hope. Website: https://lohojo.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lohojo.uk/
The Parent Coach
September 05, 2023 16:30 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSeason 3 Episode 4 Parent Coach Sarah Carter sat down to discuss quality time, connection and navigating big emotions with our children. She offers families on the go practical solutions and tips for finding moments to check in with each other. It is an insightful discussion for parents with children of all ages. Sarah Carter can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.pcoachcarter/
A Dad Doula?
July 31, 2023 17:49 - 44 minutes - 103 MBIn this episode we meet Patrick Hutchins founder of Dou-Bro'z, a dedicated Doula service for new dads before, during and after childbirth. Offering support for fathers in the form of classes, seminars and one-to-one coaching Dou-Bro'z is a unique and revolutionary model for the family support system. For more information visit: https://dou-broz.com/
The Pesky Placenta
July 17, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBIn this episode we explore what resilience and healing look like in the face of trauma and the unknown. The Founder of The Pesky Placenta society sat down to discuss her experience with Preeclampsia, birth trauma and how she has healed by helping others tell their stories. It is an inspiring look at the power of community and storytelling. For more information visit: www.thepeskyplacentasociety.com
Map Your Birth?
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode we talk with Doula Katelyn Commerford about the work she does and why a family would choose to work with a Doula. We also highlight the things parents-to-be should look for when selecting the person they will work with. Finally we touch on what a Birth Map is and why women may want to consider this alternative approach when making plans for their birth experiences. To Contact Katelyn Visit: https://www.katelynthedoula.com.au/ Or via Social Media @https://www.instagr...
Perfect Imperfection
May 08, 2023 05:40 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBAn honest discussion about motherhood in the age of social media perfection. How do we step away from the urge to compare? How do we remove judgement of ourselves and others? What does our own version of perfection look like when we are gentle with ourselves? This episode offers insight and practical solutions to these questions.
What Young Children Need You To Know- Part 2
April 04, 2023 03:51 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBDiscussing big emotions, tiny people and breaking cycles, the ATU parents offer their take on the conscious parenting companion What Young Children Need You to Know. The second part explores the themes covered later in the book, focusing on the role that parent's own emotions play in their relationship and responses to difficult moments with children.
What Young Children Need You To Know
September 30, 2022 04:11 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDiscussing big emotions, tiny people and breaking cycles, the ATU parents offer their take on the conscious parenting companion What Young Children Need You to Know. The first part in a series that will explore the themes covered in the book, this episode focuses on the emotional landscape of parenting young children.
Toddler I Am Your Father
June 18, 2022 04:09 - 46 minutes - 108 MBIn a follow up to our NICU Dad episode we revisit a father's perspective. It’s a look at the changing parenting landscape as we transition into the toddler years, facing new challenges and learning from old lessons.
An Abundance of Joy
May 05, 2022 15:18 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBIn an ATU first, this episode features a panel of mothers at every stage of the journey reflecting on what has brought them the most joy in their role as mothers. It is an ode to the joy of motherhood, one both timely and timeless.
Show Me My Dreamhouse
April 10, 2022 12:52 - 45 minutes - 105 MBThis episode is a frank discussion about screen time and the role it plays in our children’s lives. The goal is to arm parents with information, while offering practical and helpful advice on how to embrace alternatives.
Tiny People Big Emotions
March 26, 2022 19:03 - 31 minutes - 72 MBToddlers are full of big emotions and that can be challenging. This week we examine our roles as parents in shaping how these tiny humans view themselves and their place in the world. Examining how our own words shape who they become.
The Days Are Long And The Years Are Short
March 13, 2022 23:44 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBWe return for Season 2 with a mother’s musings on the transition from Infant to Toddler. Exploring the emotional landscape of such a huge milestone, while looking forward to all this is to come.
The NICU Dad
March 08, 2021 00:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode we sit down and discuss the NICU experience from the perspective of dad. Delving into the details of our daughter's premature birth at 26 weeks this is a candid discussion of two parents journey.
Beyond All Odds
February 23, 2021 04:55 - 45 minutes - 54.6 MBThis episode takes a closer look at the journey of our micro preemie. From birth at 26 weeks to defying all odds along the way, it is the story of the power of resilience, hope and faith in the face of unimaginable adversity.
A Legacy of Indifference
February 08, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBWhen the wrongs of the past have yet to be righted. A look at the enduring racial disparities in maternal medical care and the impact they have on communities of color.
The Invisible Scar
February 01, 2021 06:30 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThere’s a certain paradox with trauma. It can simultaneously lie dormant or rage wild engulfing everything in sight. Birth trauma can be particularly insidious.
57 Days...
January 25, 2021 04:04 - 27 minutes - 36.9 MBWhen birth looks nothing like what was planned. This episode examines the reality of a long-term NICU stay and the impact it has on families.
109 Days...
January 18, 2021 03:10 - 31 minutes - 35.3 MBWhat if your greatest fears and most beautiful dreams existed in the same place? This is life in the NICU.
Mothering The Mother
January 11, 2021 02:14 - 27 minutes - 36.5 MBExamining mother-centered practices of postpartum care around the world and how they differ from the isolating reality in the US especially in the era of Covid.
When Kegels Don't Cut It
January 04, 2021 01:21 - 28 minutes - 35.7 MBThis episode takes a look at the state of postpartum care in the age of Covid, focusing on what is lacking and what women can do to inform and empower themselves.
Maternity Hazmat Suit
December 28, 2020 01:46 - 22 minutes - 29.8 MBThis episode examines Matrescence (the process of a woman transitioning into motherhood) and what happens when it doesn't go as planned.
The Journey Begins...
December 21, 2020 05:49 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin us for our inaugural episode as Founder Kimberly Reyes explains what led to launching this project. What happens when the journey to motherhood takes a turn for the unexpected? All The Unexpected will serve as a resource for mothers to look to, feel guided by, supported and generally less alone during what can often be an isolating experience. Through community and a wealth of pooled knowledge we will provide mothers with a platform to empower themselves and others.