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Mothergood®

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings

There's no way to be a perfect mom, but many ways to be a good one.™ Our conversations are judgment-free within the context of evidence-based research. Listen to authentic and positive conversions to get the best practical tips to help you live to your full potential as a mom. If you are looking for a meaningful motherhood community and ready to thrive, not just survive, you are in the right place.

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The Power of Female Friendships

September 12, 2019 05:42 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

Friendships are rewarding and powerful, but they can also present some challenges that are well worth working through. We chat with author and entrepreneur, Claire Mazur, on the power of female friendships. Claire founded a successful fashion company and wrote a book with her longtime friend and shares how to have both a good personal and working relationship with a friend. She shares practical tips on how to maintain a flourishing lifelong friendship, especially as a mother. You can find ...

The Power of Female Friendships ft. Claire Mazur

September 12, 2019 05:42 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

Friendships are rewarding and powerful, but they can also present some challenges that are well worth working through. We chat with author and entrepreneur, Claire Mazur, on the power of female friendships. Claire founded a successful fashion company and wrote a book with her longtime friend and shares how to have both a good personal and working relationship with a friend. She shares practical tips on how to maintain a flourishing lifelong friendship, especially as a mother. You can find ...

Mental Health During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Beyond

September 05, 2019 05:24 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MB

Most of us have heard about the baby blues and postpartum depression, but do you know what they are and how to know if you have them?  In this episode, we chat with Dr. Francie Broghammer, MD, about postpartum and prenatal depression and anxiety, depression during a woman's normal cycle, how FATHERS can get postpartum depression and anxiety (shocker!), the symptoms of these mental health issues, how to know when to seek help, and how to lead an overall healthy lifestyle from a mental health ...

Mental Health During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Beyond ft. Dr. Francie Broghammer

September 05, 2019 05:24 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MB

Most of us have heard about the baby blues and postpartum depression, but do you know what they are and how to know if you have them?  In this episode, we chat with Dr. Francie Broghammer, MD, about postpartum and prenatal depression and anxiety, depression during a woman's normal cycle, how FATHERS can get postpartum depression and anxiety (shocker!), the symptoms of these mental health issues, how to know when to seek help, and how to lead an overall healthy lifestyle from a mental health ...

Unplanned Pregnancy

August 29, 2019 01:07 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy?  What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected?  Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her.  She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and hop...

Unplanned Pregnancy ft. Alexa Hyman

August 29, 2019 01:07 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy?  What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected?  Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her.  She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and hop...

Intentional Living

August 21, 2019 05:29 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Do you want to live more intentionally? Do you want to be present? What does that even mean? Are you rushing through the day, wishing time would slow down, and wondering how you can savor the moments? Pam and Jyllian, mother & daughter duo and founders of Faith & Family Collective that empowers families to gather intentionally, talk about how to do just that. We talk about how to be present, how to create a family mission statement, how to know when to say "no," laugh over family stories, pl...

Intentional Living ft. Pam and Jyllian

August 21, 2019 05:29 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Do you want to live more intentionally? Do you want to be present? What does that even mean? Are you rushing through the day, wishing time would slow down, and wondering how you can savor the moments? Pam and Jyllian, mother & daughter duo and founders of Faith & Family Collective that empowers families to gather intentionally, talk about how to do just that. We talk about how to be present, how to create a family mission statement, how to know when to say "no," laugh over family stories, pl...

How to Feed Our Children

August 14, 2019 05:11 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Is your child a picky eater? Are you frustrated with meal time?  Is your child always hungry and asking for a snack?  Do you want your child to have a healthy relationship with food and a healthy body image both as a child and adult?  Pediatric dietician Ashley Smith shares the best practical tips on how to properly feed your children, how to approach meal time, how to incorporate more variety and healthy foods, plus many more. Her tips are applicable for parents of children of all ages!

How to Feed Our Children ft. Ashley Smith

August 14, 2019 05:11 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Is your child a picky eater? Are you frustrated with meal time?  Is your child always hungry and asking for a snack?  Do you want your child to have a healthy relationship with food and a healthy body image both as a child and adult?  Pediatric dietician Ashley Smith shares the best practical tips on how to properly feed your children, how to approach meal time, how to incorporate more variety and healthy foods, plus many more. Her tips are applicable for parents of children of all ages!

Pelvic Floor Health

August 07, 2019 21:49 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Is sex painful? Do you occasionally pee your pants? Do you have tailbone, back, or abdominal pain? Did you know not all women should be doing Kegels? We chat about this plus more with pelvic floor physical therapist, Michelle Musial. For thousands of years, women have had to deal with these issues as “normal” parts of childbirth, but now there is a solution—pelvic floor physical therapy. In France, it is the standard of care for all mothers to receive it. We believe all women should, too!

Pelvic Floor Health ft. Michelle Musial, MPT

August 07, 2019 21:49 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Is sex painful? Do you occasionally pee your pants? Do you have tailbone, back, or abdominal pain? Did you know not all women should be doing Kegels? We chat about this plus more with pelvic floor physical therapist, Michelle Musial. For thousands of years, women have had to deal with these issues as “normal” parts of childbirth, but now there is a solution—pelvic floor physical therapy. In France, it is the standard of care for all mothers to receive it. We believe all women should, too!

Cultivating a Strong Marriage After Having Children

July 31, 2019 21:22 - 38 minutes - 31 MB

Did you know that 2 out of 3 couples report a drop in marital satisfaction after having children? That doesn’t have to happen! Dr. Morgan Cutlip chats with us on how to have a thriving marriage after kids.  She discusses common sticking points, including loss of freedom and sex, and gives practical tips on how to navigate the waters. So, whether you just had baby #1 or #7, have older kids and are still trying to balance parenthood with your marriage, or just want good pointers, this episode ...

Cultivating a Strong Marriage After Having Children ft. Dr. Morgan Cutlip

July 31, 2019 21:22 - 38 minutes - 31 MB

Did you know that 2 out of 3 couples report a drop in marital satisfaction after having children? That doesn’t have to happen! Dr. Morgan Cutlip chats with us on how to have a thriving marriage after kids.  She discusses common sticking points, including loss of freedom and sex, and gives practical tips on how to navigate the waters. So, whether you just had baby #1 or #7, have older kids and are still trying to balance parenthood with your marriage, or just want good pointers, this episode ...

Managing Family Finances

July 25, 2019 05:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

2: Should I buy that latte?  How should we budget?  How can we stick to our budget? How should I manage my student loans?  Should we take that vacation?  How much debt should we have? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, answers these questions, plus more, with practical advice, so that you can be a financially savvy mom and manage your family's finances with ease.   Free Download: The 25+ Best Ways to Save $500

Managing Family Finances ft. Meghan Rabuse

July 25, 2019 05:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

2: Should I buy that latte?  How should we budget?  How can we stick to our budget? How should I manage my student loans?  Should we take that vacation?  How much debt should we have? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, answers these questions, plus more, with practical advice, so that you can be a financially savvy mom and manage your family's finances with ease.   Free Download: The 25+ Best Ways to Save $500

Building a Happy Family ft. Dr. Francie Broghammer

July 16, 2019 05:17 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

1: How do you build a happy family? Dr. Francie Broghammer shares practical tips within the backdrop of evidence-based research so that you can start creating a culture of happiness in your family starting today. She discusses why we are the loneliness and unhappiness generation and what we can do to change that in our own life. She shares the four “drivers of human happiness,” why they are so important, and how to utilize them to make a happy family. Dr. Broghammer’s insight and tips are no...

Building a Happy Family

July 16, 2019 05:17 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

1: How do you build a happy family? Dr. Francie Broghammer shares practical tips within the backdrop of evidence-based research so that you can start creating a culture of happiness in your family starting today. She discusses why we are the loneliness and unhappiness generation and what we can do to change that in our own life. She shares the four “drivers of human happiness,” why they are so important, and how to utilize them to make a happy family. Dr. Broghammer’s insight and tips are no...