Finding Your Village
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -The goal of this podcast is to make the early days of parenting more connected. In show I focus on: birth, postpartum and parent mental health. This podcast is for soon-to-be-parents and parents of babies and toddlers. Each week this show will provide tips and resources to help you take care of yourself and your little ones.
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Episode 138: Thank You
April 30, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBThank you so much for listening to this episode today. This episode is really just to express my gratitude and provide a conclusion update to everyone. It's a quick one, and I'm here to announce that I've decided to end this season of my life in podcasting. As a result, there will be no new episodes of the Finding Your Village podcast. However, all 137 episodes will remain available for you to listen to anytime as resources. I just want to take the time to say thank you. Thank you so much f...
Episode 137: The Good Enough Parent
April 29, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThank you so much for listening, in today's episode, I'll be discussing the concept of being a "good enough" parent. This idea might be surprising to some, but it's an essential perspective that can help relieve the pressures and anxieties that often accompany parenthood. So, let's dive in. The term "good enough parent" was first introduced by British psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott in the 1950s. The concept suggests that parents don't need to be perfect; instead, they simply need to provide...
Episode 136: Interview with Dr. Sam Rader
April 17, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Sam Rader, who is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth and turned it into a new healing modality called Source Code. Source Code allows us to peel back the curtain on why we are the way we are, and what we can do about it. It helps us understand how our negative patterns get formed during childhood, and shows us that we can let go of our outdated defense mech...
Episode 135: Interview with Dr. Sam Rader
April 17, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Sam Rader, who is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth and turned it into a new healing modality called Source Code. Source Code allows us to peel back the curtain on why we are the way we are, and what we can do about it. It helps us understand how our negative patterns get formed during childhood, and shows us that we can let go of our outdated defense mech...
Episode 135: Introducing the LEAP Method
April 02, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBToday, I’ll be introducing a new preparation method that I have been working on for awhile now! I call it the LEAP Method and it is a four-component system for preparing to have a baby. I have taught birth classes over the years, created pregnancy and postpartum content and worked with hundreds of birth and parenting professionals and my takeaway from all that work is that there are four main things that parents can do to prepare for the arrival of their new baby.Those four things became ...
Episode 134: Introducing the LEAP Method
April 02, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBToday, I’ll be introducing a new preparation method that I have been working on for awhile now! I call it the LEAP Method and it is a four-component system for preparing to have a baby. I have taught birth classes over the years, created pregnancy and postpartum content and worked with hundreds of birth and parenting professionals and my takeaway from all that work is that there are four main things that parents can do to prepare for the arrival of their new baby.Those four things became ...
Episode 134: Episode Frequency and Personal Update and Birth Class Announcement
March 26, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MBToday’s episode is a quick update on a small change that I'm making for a short period. I am switching to doing bi-weekly shows until my kids are back in school in the fall. The show will come out twice a month, every other Sunday. We have decided to have our son who's in preschool stay home with me for both the spring and summer. I have two little kids, four and six. My six-year-old will be home with me during the summer. However, it makes more sense for our four-year-old to stay home with ...
Episode 133: Understanding Play Therapy for Children: Interview with Lindsey Epstein Webster
March 19, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about play therapy, a treatment modality for children experiencing emotional, behavioral, or adjustment issues. We discuss the benefits of play therapy, how to find a play therapist, and when it might be appropriate for your child. Our guest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Doctor of Educational Psychology (EDD), Lindsey Epstein Webster. Lindsey is a therapist who has been in practice now for 12 years. She specializes in w...
Episode 132: What Baby Experiences During Labor
March 12, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBIn episode 128, we talked about the phases and stages of labor and we mainly focused on the mother’s experience. In today’s episode, we are going to focus more on the baby’s experience and what gets labor going. In this episode we discuss: What Starts Labor: The uterus goes through hormonal and physical changes to prepare for labor and delivery. The baby's maturing organs produce surfactant, which sends signals to start labor. Oxytocin hormone causes uterine contractions that lead to ce...
Episode 131: Social Media and Birth Work: Interview with Heidi Mills
February 26, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThank you so much for listening. Today I am talking to Heidi Mills about what we have been noticing on social media in the birth world. There is a lot of division between doulas and OBGYNs and/or clinicians and non-clinicians over spreading misinformation on social media. Heidi and talk about what we have noticed and how it can impact pregnant people. Heidi Mills is a Certified Birth Doula, owner of Bloc Births LLC, and content creator at the handle "whatadoulado". As a hospital-based doul...
Episode 130 - Why Gentle Parenting is So Hard - Interview with Marisa Hughes
February 16, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThank you so much for listening. Today I have invited a friend back to talk about why gentle parenting is so hard. Marisa Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Reparenting and Parenting Coach and mom of 2. She specializes in trauma therapy and is certified in perinatal mental health. Marisa is passionate about helping moms reparent themselves so they can break generational cycles and parent their children with authenticity and intention. How to get in touch with Marisa: Website Ins...
Episode 129: Identity Transformation in Parenthood: Interview with Marin Laukka
February 12, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about the transformation that happens when you become a parent and how that can impact your decision making abilities. Our guest to discuss this is Marin Laukka. Marin Laukka is a decision coach and speaker with a Master's Degree in positive developmental psychology and certifications in budget coaching, life coaching, and yoga. As the business owner of Yes&, Marin passionately supports women with 1:1 and group coaching programs to over...
Episode 128 - The Phases and Stages of Labor
February 05, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn today’s episode, we are talking about the phases and stages of labor. What do I mean by phases and stages? There are four main stages of labor, these are the big catagories. Then within the first STAGE of labor, there are 3 phases within that. So I’ll start with an overview of the four main stages, then I’ll go into detail for each one. The first stage of labor is what most people think of when they of a person being in labor. It’s when a birthing person’s cervix dilates to 10 centimet...
Episode 127 - Announcing a few Changes to the Podcast
January 29, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBIn today’s short episode, we are kicking off season 6 of the podcast. I am planning on getting more intentional about the podcast moving forward and trying to align my content into more of a topic based focus. One thing I am thinking of incorporating is sharing birth stories. If this is something that interests you, I would love to hear from you. I have created a 60 second survey to go along with this episode, and it will be available in the show notes of this episode and on my website. ...
Episode 126 - Communication for Couples in the Early Days of Parenting - Interview with Meagan and Jeremiah Conley
December 18, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about communication between couples in the early days of parenting. Our guests to talk about this are Meagan and Jeremiah Conley. They are married with three kids and host a podcast, called The Minivan Years, that focuses on improving family relationships. This will be the last episode of Season 6! We are taking a short break for the holidays and will kick off Season 7 in early January. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!...
Episode 125 - Baby Wearing 101 - Interview with Carly Flemming
December 11, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about baby wearing and our guest is Carly Flemming, who is one of the founders of the Fourth Trimester Foundations. They are registered nurses who found their passion working in the postpartum & newborn speciality. They met working at work and identified that most of their patients, especially the first time moms, were completely uninformed about what would happen to their own healing bodies after birth. They decided to change that narrat...
Episode 124 - Alternatives to Screen Time - Interview with Bradley Morris
November 27, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about alternatives to screen time for toddlers and preschoolers. Our guest to talk about this today is Bradley Morris. Bradley is the founder of Majik Kids (alongside his son, Sauryn). His mission is to raise the Spiritometer on Planet Earth by spreading joy to the world via Majik Kids' magical audio stories, illustrated books, imagination meditations & music (the first ever Fair Trade Publishing company). To date, Bradley has written and...
Episode 123 - Releasing Trauma with HMR - Interview with Lenora Edwards
November 12, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about healing trauma with Holographic Memory Resolution. Our guest to discuss this is Lenora Edwards, who was on the show a couple weeks ago. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist Resources for healing trauma: Holographic Memory Resolution EMDR Books mentioned in the episode The Body Keeps the Score Waking the Tiger How to get in touch with me: Get the Postpartu...
Episode 122: Well Worth Watering: Interview with Lou-Ann Wattley Belk
November 06, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThank you so much for listening. Our guest today is Lou-Ann Wattley Belk. As the creator of Well Worth Watering, Lou-Ann's goal is to empower parents with soulfully-curated childbirth education classes and postpartum services that honor each unique birth journey. At the core of Well Worth Watering’s mission is the belief that the birthing year offers seeds of self-discovery that bloom for the rest of our parenting lives. She also believes in creating space for the telling and holding of powe...
Episode 121 - Affordable and Accessible Speech Therapy - Interview with Lenora Edwards
October 30, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about making speech therapy more affordable and accessible. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist working with Better Speech. She works with individuals of all ages from little toddlers and children who are learning to understand and express themselves. In this episode we discuss: What speech pathology is and what a speech pathologist does Why e...
Episode 120 - Birth, Postpartum and Voting for Abortion Rights - Interview with Emily Tisch Sussman
October 24, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about why it is so important to vote in the midterm elections in the US, and how you can do it even if you are a postpartum mom. Our guest to talk about this is Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributor to Marie Claire and Parents, and mother of three. She has made over 250 appearances on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, HLN, an...
Episode 119: What is Postpartum Psychosis: Interview with Megan MacCutcheon
October 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about a lesser discussed topic, which is Postpartum Psychosis. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising young children. As a busy mom of three, Megan knows that motherhood is a juggling act. She loves teaching tools and strategies to help moms de-stress ...
Episode 44 Replay: Holistic Postpartum Support: Interview with Christy Matusiak
October 03, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWe are replaying one of my favorite episodes this week...my interview with Dr. Christy Matusiak discussing one of my favorite topics! In the episode today we are talking about approaching postpartum from a natural and holistic perspective. Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistically-driven chiropractic physician practicing in Wilmette, IL. She is writing a book, to be published by July 2021. This is for the newly postpartum mother, struggling with finding herself and gaining the mental clarity...
Episode 118: Re-parenting Yourself with Alchemical Hypnotherapy: Interview with Debbie Unterman
September 15, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using alchemical hypnotherapy to re-parent yourself.. Our guest today to discuss this is Debbie Unterman. Debbie Unterman has seen thousands of clients, and taught hundreds of students in the techniques of Alchemical Hypnotherapy, both at the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Association of Atlanta (AHAA!) and the Alchemy Institute in California. She describes herself as “a private eye for the soul” – helping people find...
Episode 117: How One Mom Found Her Village: Interview with Angela Walker
September 15, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be listening to Angela’s story about her journey to motherhood and how she found her village. Angela is the founder and lead doula of Simply Potomac Postpartum, a company that utilizes a holistic wellness approach to all things postpartum. She strives to help mamas and their families function in harmony. With over 15 years of experience in the perinatal field, Angela created this company and its all-encompassing services to f...
Episode 116: Mother’s Helper: an Alternative Childcare Option: Interview with Taran Conwell
September 11, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about using a Mother’s Helper as a childcare alternative to a babysitter. Here to talk about this with me is Taran Conwell. Taran is a mom of 3 and she has utilized the help of a Mother’s Helper with her kids as an affordable childcare solution. She also hosts a podcast and writes a blog called the Undomestic Mom and she is on a mission to dismantle the watered-down version of self-care in today's motherhood. She tak...
Episode 115: Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs: Interview with Sara Marie Miller
September 04, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs. Our guest to discuss this is Sara Marie Miller. Sara is a postpartum doula, clinical herbalist, nutritionist., artist and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio. She is passionate about supporting womb wellness and focuses on boosting perinatal wellness with nourishment, rest, creativity and self-compassion. She is also an overnight doula and baby whisperer and is great ...
Episode 115: Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs: Interview with Sara Marie Miller
September 04, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about Nourishing Your Postpartum Body with Herbs. Our guest to discuss this is Sara Marie Miller. Sara is a postpartum doula, clinical herbalist, nutritionist., artist and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio. She is passionate about supporting womb wellness and focuses on boosting perinatal wellness with nourishment, rest, creativity and self-compassion. She is also an overnight doula and baby whisperer and is great ...
Episode 114: What are Intrusive Thoughts: Interview with Megan MacCutcheon
August 28, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about intrusive thoughts, particularly during postpartum. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising young children. As a busy mom of three, Megan knows that motherhood is a juggling act. She loves teaching tools and strategies to help moms de-stress and e...
Episode 113: Creativity During the Early Days of Parenting: Interview with Jeff Fajans
August 21, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about finding time for creativity during the early days of parenting. This is really important, especially for those parents who are entrepreneurs or who work in fields where creativity is necessary. My guest to talk about this is Jeff Fajans, who is a creative performance & leadership coach who works with creators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them bring their biggest ideas to life and become better le...
Episode 112: Making Birth Better in Our Culture: Interview with Marissa Mignone
August 14, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about how to make birth better in our culture. Our guest to talk about this is a fellow Birthing From Within educator, Marissa Mignone. Marissa is also a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Instructor in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe, CA area In this episode we discuss: How impactful a birth experience can be on someone What isn’t working in birth in our culture today What is working What might ...
Episode 111: The Importance of Birth Stories: Interview with Katharina Tolle
August 07, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about the validity of all birth stories and the importance of talking about and sharing birth stories. Our guest to discuss this today is Katharina Tolle and she describes herself as a writer of individual birth stories: her mantra is that every story is worth to be told. Every mom should have a safe space to talk about everything that happened -- from orgasmic to traumatic birth experiences. And every mom should hav...
Episode 111: The Importance of Birth Stories: Interview with Katharina
August 07, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about the validity of all birth stories and the importance of talking about and sharing birth stories. Katharina describes herself as a writer of individual birth stories: her mantra is that every story is worth to be told. Every mom should have a safe space to talk about everything that happened -- from orgasmic to traumatic birth experiences. And every mom should have the option to have her story written down as a ...
Episode 110: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Intelligence: Interview with Alyssa Blask-Campbell
July 31, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about teaching toddlers emotional intelligence. Our guest Alyssa Blask-Campbell, is an emotional development expert with a master’s degree in early education. She is also the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. In this episode we discuss: What emotional intelligence is How you can introduce it to ki...
Episode 110: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Intelligence: Interview with Alyssa Blask
July 31, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about teaching toddlers emotional intelligence. Our guest Alyssa Blask, is an emotional development expert with a master’s degree in early education. She is also the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers and caregivers the tools to raise emotionally intelligent humans. In this episode we discuss: What emotional intelligence is How you can introduce it to kids (and i...
Episode 109: Setting Compassionate Boundaries in the Early Days of Parenting: Interview with Tina Hallock and Serena Ward
July 24, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting compassionate boundaries in the early days of parenting. My guests for this episode are Tina Hallock and Serena Ward. They are both mothers and together they host the No Need to Explain podcast and they call themselves the Mental Health Mamas. Setting boundaries is such an important topic, so I really think this episode will have a lot to offer many people. Thank you for listening. In today’s episode we are discussed: W...
Episode 108: Setting Expectations in Your Relationship as New Parents: Interview with Damon and KaToya Sumner
July 17, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their aim is to empower marrieds to enjoy marriage one convo at a time!” In today’s episode we are discussed: Setting expectations in your relationshi...
Episode 107: Setting Expectations in Your Relationship as New Parents: Interview with Damon and KaToya Sumner
July 17, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their aim is to empower marrieds to enjoy marriage one convo at a time!” In today’s episode we are discussed: Setting expectations in your relationshi...
Episode 107: How a Difficult Birth Impacts Breastfeeding: Interview with Katie James
July 10, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome to Season 5 of the Finding Your Village podcast! Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are discussing how a difficult birth can impact breastfeeding and my guest to talk about this is Katie James. Katie James is a registered Midwife and Lactation consultant. She has worked for the last 20+ years in clinical practice and education in the UK, Australia, and of course now virtually all over the globe, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her passion lies ...
Updated Episode 92: What I am Not ok with...
June 26, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBI am taking a break for 2 weeks and I will be back with Season 5 on July 10 Please take good care of yourself and be safe. Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today! Support the show
Episode 106: Climb Out of the Darkness: Interview with Shontel Cargill
June 19, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThank you so much for listening to today’s show and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Today’s episode is very special to me personally, we are going to be talking about the international event that Postpartum Support International runs each year called Climb out of the Darkness. The event is happening all over the world and in most states, including Georgia, this coming Saturday, June 25th 2022. To talk about this event and the Georgia Chapter of PSI, I have invited my friend and...
Episode 105: Giving Birth at a Birth Center: Interview with Vanessa Treaster
June 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are talking about what it is like to give birth in a free standing birth center. I interviewed Vanessa Treaster, a midwife at the Atlanta Birth Center. Vanessa is a mom of two in addition to being a midwife. I had my second baby at the Atlanta Birth Center, which I have talked about a lot in previous episodes. In this episode, Vanessa talks about how free standing birth centers differ from hospital maternity units and I add a little bit ...
Episode 104: When Can You Start Disciplining Your Toddler: Interview with Ann Kaplan
June 05, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn today’s episode, we are discussing what it means to discipline your toddler and how young you can start. My guest to talk about this is Ann Kaplan, who is a mom of 4, a parent coach and she has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills AND effective discipline that empowers children while improving behavior. In this episode we discuss: What is discipline exactly? When can you start this with toddlers How to get in touch with Ann...
Episode 103: Being Mentally Healthy as a New Parent: Interview with Dr. John Delony
May 29, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn today’s episode, we are discussing being mentally healthy as a new parent. My guest to talk about this is Dr. John Delony, who is a mental health expert with two PhDs in Counselor Education and Supervision, and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as ...
Episode 102: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding: Interview with Melissa Wirt
May 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to set yourself up for success when preparing to breastfeed, especially in light of the current formula shortage. Now, this episode is geared towards people who want to breastfeed, have the ability to and have a desire to. And I'm holding space for all of the moms out there that cannot breastfeed or choose not to breastfeed and are going to be relying on formula. This episode is not to make you feel like...
Episode 101: When to Start Saving for College: Interview with Brad Baldridge
May 15, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are going to be talking about when to start saving for college. Brad Baldridge is a financial expert, College Funding Specialist and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. In this episode we discuss: when new parents should start putting money aside for their child’s education the tactics that ...
Episode 100!!! Happy Mother’s Day and How to Introduce Solids to Baby: Interview with Madison Holden
May 08, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode 100!! Happy Mother’s Day and Introducing Solids to Baby: Interview with Madison Holden Thank you so much for listening to this very special episode today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and to all of the moms-to-be. I hope you have a wonderful day where you feel honored and recognized for all that you do. Today’s episode is extra special because this is the 100th episode of the Finding Your Village podcast. It is hard to believe that I have created 100 episodes of this...
Episode 99: Introducing your Toddler to your New Baby: Interview with Devon Kuntzman
May 02, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week's episode we are talking about how to prepare your toddler for the arrival of a new baby sibling. Our guest to talk about this is Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the original toddler parenting coach and the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood. As a toddler expert, she is on a mission to transform the myth that toddlerhood is terrible. Devon empowers toddler parents to overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development and create confidence in their skills by being the Loving L...
Episode 98: Things We Don’t Talk About with Parent Mental Health: Interview with Laura Froyen
April 24, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBI am doing a podcast swap in today’s episode. Laura Froyen and I sat down and talked about the things that don’t get talked about enough regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This episode is going to air both here and on Laura’s show, The Balanced Parent podcast. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help fami...
Episode 97: Birth Photography: Interview with Linnéa Geiger
April 10, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn today’s episode we are discussing birth photography! Our guest today is Linnéa Geiger. She describes herself as an emotional storyteller rather than a photographer. She captured the real moments of connection, love, joy and sweetness within families. In the episode we discuss: What a birth photographer does What to look for in a birth photographer The importance of asking for consent, especially within a birth space How people process their birth stories Linnéa and I also share th...