Poised & Powerful Parenting
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsPoised & Powerful Parenting, hosted by Sarah Mayhan, supports new parents in the physical and mental transformation of new parenthood. A teacher of alignment, movement, and the mind-body connection, she believes everyone deserves the empowerment that comes from understanding themselves and how their body works. Tune in every other week to hear episodes that will help you be mindful in the present & open to the future. Learn more about Sarah and Poised Powerful Parenting at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews
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Touched Out and the Impact of Motherhood on Autonomy with Amanda Montei
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBCW: brief mention of sexual assault. Have you ever felt the kind of overwhelmed, overstimulated, or triggered that we might call being “all touched out”? Maybe you’ve even felt guilty about not being available to your kids or spouse, or surprised by the intensity of your feelings. If you ever wondered why your body doesn’t feel like your own, if you are grappling with how to parent in a post-Roe, post #MeToo world, you might be realizing how much bigger this is than just you. Amanda Mon...
Mindfulness Together: Easing Transitions for Yourself and Your Child with The Ready List
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever yelled “CALM DOWN”? How effective was it? Today, I’m teaching a simple four-step process: for more ease and less yelling. It works by rebooting your nervous system - and children can learn it too! This week, episode 47 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing mindfulness together: easing transitions for yourself and your child with The Ready List! Want to know more about what to do to take care of yourself when you’re tense, stressed, or overstimulated? Bookmark my free Nerv...
How to Unstick Your Shoulders from Your Ears (Guided Audio)
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MBDo you get knots in that area between your neck and shoulders? Well, who doesn't, right? If you are struggling with this, listen up because this one is for you. This will be a guided audio you can do sitting or standing. One of my favorite places to do it is sitting in the car after I drop my kid off at school. This is a gentle reminder to be gentle with ourselves. It’s a practice we can use to help us unhunch, unscrunch, and take up more space. Stay updated on tips for shoulders by signin...
Neurodivergent Parenting with Chronic Pain with Graeson Harris-Young
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe world of parenting is full of stereotypes and toxic narratives, which can be even harder to deal with when you’re a parent managing chronic pain, neurodivergence, or anything that doesn’t fit the mold of “normal”. Learning strategies and methods of coping that work for your needs will help smooth out the journey of parenthood. This week, episode 45 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is about parenting with chronic pain and self-regulation as a parent! Want to know more about what to do to ta...
I Can Connect {Day 5 of 5 Self-Care Challenge}
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBWelcome to day 5 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN CONNECT. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday n...
I Can Release {Day 4 of 5 Self-Care Challenge}
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBWelcome to day 4 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN RELEASE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday ni...
I Can Do Less {Day 3 of 5 Self-Care Challenge}
December 07, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBWelcome to day 3 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN DO LESS. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday n...
I Can Breathe {Day 2 of 5 Self-Care Challenge}
December 06, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MBWelcome to day 2 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN BREATHE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday n...
I Can Pause {Day 1 of 5 Self-Care Challenge}
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.53 MBWelcome to day 1 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN PAUSE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night gr...
Travel Tips to Make your Body Feel OK {REPLAY}
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWe are going on a family vacation soon, and due to the pandemic, I am a little out of practice with traveling with a little one. It’s pretty common for travelers to leave our bodies a bit out of sorts, even on vacations or travels that are supposed to be fun. Every bit of energy and tip to making an experience more enjoyable counts. This week, episode 44 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to make traveling as a family more enjoyable and less stressful! Do you find yourself needin...
Spooky Skeleton Standing Alignment (Guided Visualization)
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBHow often do you think about your bones? Bones are your structure. Using visualization around our bones and skeletons can change our experience of being in our bodies. This week, in episode 43 of the Poised & Powerful Podcast, I’m sharing a guided skeleton standing alignment visualization! With this practice we can use a lot less muscular tension by using this guided practice. Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the...
Holistic Healing after Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe-Wallace {REPLAY}
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBContent Warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage are mentioned throughout this episode. Find mental health support for pregnancy loss at Postpartum Support International. Pregnancy loss isn’t talked about enough, but it’s just as important to hear those stories as it is to hear birth stories. Many women struggle with their pregnancy loss alone and in secret. If we can all have a better understanding of what to expect and how to find support for ourselves or support those around us, we will a...
Being Your Child’s First Teacher with Amanda Blair MacDonald
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBBeing responsible for your children’s education can feel high pressure - from fostering brain development to choosing schools. Today’s guest will help you zoom out from the details to help you focus on what’s important to you as you incorporate learning in your home. Children’s learning is a whole-self activity, and you might be surprised at the simplicity of the things you can do together that help them grow and develop! This week, episode 41 of Poised & Powerful Podcast reassures you that ...
Alexander Technique and Motherhood on the Woven Podcast with Evelyn Correa
September 05, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn parenthood, we realize so much is out of our control - how do we cope when things don’t go as planned? I recently had the honor of being a guest on the Woven podcast talking about my journey using the Alexander Technique as a practice during early parenthood to deal with physical and emotional stresses. This week, episode 40 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is a replay of my conversation with Evelyn Correa on her podcast, Woven! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your ...
Minisode: Preventing Common Wrist Conditions Postpartum
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBI bet your hands are very busy! So busy it might lead to some common conditions of postpartum or new parenting. This week, I have a bonus episode of the Poised & Powerful Podcast, and I’m sharing common conditions affecting the wrist and how to cope with and prevent them in doing your everyday activities! Some of these conditions include wrist pain, carpal tunnel and “Mommy Thumb”. Remember to tune into yourself: Pause, Exhale, Lighten Up. Feeding and caring for young children can do a ...
Minisode: Preventing Common Wrist Conditions PostPartum
September 02, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBI bet your hands are very busy! So busy it might lead to some common conditions of postpartum or new parenting. This week, I have a bonus episode of the Poised & Powerful Podcast, and I’m sharing common conditions affecting the wrist and how to cope with and prevent them in doing your everyday activities! Some of these conditions include wrist pain, carpal tunnel and “Mommy Thumb”. Remember to tune into yourself: Pause, Exhale, Lighten Up. Feeding and caring for young children can do a ...
A Journey of Extended Breastfeeding with Shanti Geiser
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSo often, in early parenthood, we talk about putting the baby first. Today’s guest has a fresh approach to her journey in breastfeeding that we can all learn from. This week, episode 39 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the story of two different breastfeeding journeys! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, an...
Comparison Traps in New Motherhood Around Breastfeeding and Pumping with Allison Tolman, LPN
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB“How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat?” is a common worry for new and even seasoned moms. Especially if you’re new to breastfeeding, you might be feeling unsure. Now, there are data-tracking apps and pumps that can help you keep exact measurements and monitor feeding schedules for your infant. But are these helpful or stressful? Are we stuck in a comparison trap unlike any other? This week, episode 38 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of trusting the breastf...
Unplanned Parenthood with Michelle Hartney
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBListener Warning: This episode discusses topics like sexual assault and abusive relationships as well as suicide and depression. Unplanned Parenthood: Letters to an Army of Millions is an installation about the history of birth control in America that addresses Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger’s racism. It is a mixed media installation centered on the stories of these people who longed for reproductive justice—and reminding us of the urgency of retaining our control over our desti...
Travel Tips to Make your Body Feel OK
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWe are going on a family vacation soon and due to the pandemic, I am a little out of practice with travels with a little one. It’s pretty common for travel to leave our bodies a bit out of sorts, even vacations or travels that are supposed to be fun. Every bit of energy and tip with making an experience more enjoyable, counts. This week, episode 36 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to make traveling as a family more enjoyable and less stressful! Do you find yourself needing extr...
Guided Audio: Pelvic Floor Awareness
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBToday’s episode is an embodied meditation all about the pelvic floor. This pause is going to help us take time to connect with a part of the body which we may not normally be aware of. I hope you’ll come away with some key facts and greater confidence in your own body. Grab some pillows and let’s pause together! This week, episode 35 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing a short guided meditation around your pelvic floor! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weeken...
Lindsey Vestal Talks Pelvic Floor Care Without Shame
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBDo you know where your pelvic floor is, and why should you care about it? That’s exactly what we dive into in today’s episode with Lindsey Vestal. Lindsey is an occupational therapist with a focus on pelvic health, and today she joins us (from Paris!) to talk about the pelvic floor, and how this structure supports our essential functions. This week, episode 34 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing inside knowledge on pelvic floor care! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover f...
What to Do When You're Losing it with Your Kids with AT Teacher, Morgan Rysdon
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe love our kids - but wow, they can press our buttons. How do you keep your cool with your children when dealing with daily frustrations and stresses? I posed this question to Morgan Rysdon, AT teacher and parent. We talk about mindful skills that can help you - but also, you don’t have to be a perfectly calm parent all the time. This week, episode 33 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing what to do when we are losing it with our kids! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover ...
Asking for Help as a New Mom with Hannah Lee, LSW
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBDo you feel like you have to just grit your teeth and power through to get through challenging situations? The reality is, we all need help and kindness. Our society could do a better job of supporting parents - a first step might be recognizing that we are not alone in our struggles. This week, episode 32 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of supporting your mental health, through pregnancy, postpartum, and into parenting. Want to support your mind and body during preg...
Pandemic Parenting with Chronic Illness with Sarah and Jeffrey
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBI’ve been wanting to talk about parenting with chronic illness for some time, since it’s a big part of my everyday life. I’m sitting down with myself and my husband to talk about his experiences with fibromyalgia, and what it’s like raising the most energetic four-year-old boy. This week, episode 31 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing how we handled pandemic parenting with chronic illness! When getting ready for a baby, it’s so easy for YOU to get lost in the shuffle. This is why I wan...
Creating a Birth Plan with Jarriel Campbell
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBYou’ve been told to create a birth plan; now what? A lot of times a birth plan can bring up a lot of your own feelings or other people’s - maybe you’ve heard that you don’t need to waste time writing it because it all goes out the window anyway. It can also be really overwhelming to decide what you need in your own plan. We decided to bring on a doula to ask about birth plans so you know what to expect and how to create your own. Episode 30 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing all about t...
A Colorful Companion For Pregnancy with Eugenia Viti
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen you have a huge, life-changing experience, don’t you just need a friend who’s been there before to hold your hand and tell you’ll be ok? Today’s guest Eugenia Viti channeled the experiences of pregnancy and new motherhood into her new book Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Companion for Moms-To-Be - and it feels just like a friend giving you the inside scoop. Whether you’re currently Googling your symptoms, up all night with an infant, or just remember those experiences vividly - this comica...
How to Keep House While Drowning with KC Davis, LPC, of Struggle Care
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBCW: There are some swears, so please use headphones if you need to. Have you ever felt overwhelmed about or ashamed of being “behind” or “failing” at life basics like cooking, cleaning, household management, or hygiene? Why doesn’t “just try harder” ever seem to work to get us organized and “together”? What if, instead of trying to fix ourselves, we could treat ourselves with more compassion and find systems that work for us? Episode 28 of Poised & Powerful Parenting Podcast is sharing the...
The Importance of a Strong Postpartum Plan with Postpartum Doula Allegra Marino Shmulevsky
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAllegra Marino Shmulevsky is helping us reflect on Jewish traditions and rituals across the world, and how leaning into your faith during this time of transition through birth and postpartum can enrich your own birth story and post-birth experience. Episode 27 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of a strong postpartum plan, especially with other children at home! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions ...
Tips to Relieve Mom Posture and the Mom Hunch
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBI get asked a lot of questions about “mom posture”, also known as the mom hunch. Today, I wanted to address these questions for those looking to carry your body differently. Nothing could have prepared me for the physical intensity of the newborn phase, but this posture can happen for anyone caring for smaller children or those who work at the computer a lot. Episode 26 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to relieve the “mom hunch”! When getting ready for a baby, it’s so easy for ...
Bite Sized Breathing Relaxation for Anxiety & Stress
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBHave you ever found yourself holding your breath? It’s easy to get caught up in what’s happening in the now and forget to give your body what it needs. This week, Episode 25 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing some breathing tips to help with anxiety and stress! Holding your breath doesn’t help you deal with whatever unknowns you face. Instead, take a long and slow exhale and just allow the inhale to come in gently through your nose. Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn ...
Tips to Relieve Pregnancy Aches & Pains - and What to Look Out For
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBI remember as a preteen, there was this book in our house called “What’s Happening To My Body,” and when I was pregnant, I remembered this feeling. Today's episode provides background and useful tips for dealing with these changes. Episode 23 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing changes your body goes through during pregnancy! When getting ready for a baby, it’s so easy for YOU to get lost in the shuffle. This is why I want to share with you my parent-centered pregnancy class. Let’s su...
The Best Advice for Surviving Your First Year With Twins: Update with Rhonda
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThe first birthday for your baby (or babies!) is a milestone and we want you to own it! Rhonda was on our podcast quite a few episodes ago explaining her pandemic pregnancy with twins, and she’s back for an update on life with twin toddlers. Episode 23 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing: how to survive the first year as a twin mom! When getting ready for a baby, it’s so easy for YOU to get lost in the shuffle. This is why I want to share with you my parent-centered pregnancy class. L...
The Best Advice for Surviving Your First Year With Twins: Update with Rhonda
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThe first birthday for your baby (or babies!) is a milestone and we want you to own it! Rhonda was on our podcast quite a few episodes ago explaining her pandemic pregnancy with twins, and she’s back for an update on life with twin toddlers. Episode 23 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing: how to survive the first year as a twin mom! When getting ready for a baby, it’s so easy for YOU to get lost in the shuffle. This is why I want to share with you my parent-centered pregnancy class. L...
{REPLAY} Rhonda's roller-coaster pandemic pregnancy with TWINS
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBBecoming a mom can feel like magic - and a marathon without a finish line. Let’s show some gratitude to the incredible things our bodies can do. This episode of Poised & Powerful Parenting is sharing Rhonda's roller-coaster pandemic pregnancy with TWINS! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parents will have a framework for considering and building positive habits for not just t...
Intentional Parenting for Imperfect People with Lindsay Garrett
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBWith so many different parenting strategies out there, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. This week, we’re cutting the overwhelm so you can focus on what you value. Yes, even you: the Type A, the perfectionists, the overthinkers, and over-planners! This week, episode 22 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the questions you should ask yourself (and your partner) to be emotionally prepared for parenthood - and able to figure out what approaches work for you! This episode is sponsored by m...
Simple Practices from the Alexander Technique for Easier Postpartum with Nicola Hanefeld, PhD
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBContent note: we are not meant to just handle it on our own when it comes to the stresses of the postpartum period. Many parents struggle. You are not alone. Please see support resources at Postpartum Support International. Why is the postpartum period under-studied for women and people who give birth? This week’s guest tackled this issue of the neglected postpartum period. We’ll hear about new research findings on postpartum - and talk about ways to make this time a more easeful and empow...
Holistic Healing after Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe-Wallace
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBContent Warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage are mentioned throughout this episode. Find mental health support for pregnancy loss at Postpartum Support International. Pregnancy loss isn’t talked about enough, but it’s just as important to hear those stories as it is to hear birth stories. Many women struggle with their pregnancy loss alone and in secret. If we can all have a better understanding of what to expect and how to find support for ourselves or support those around us, we will a...
REPLAY: Fathers Need Mental Health Support Too! with Fabrice Lubin
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIt’s been a mental health week over here, and so in light of that, I wanted to offer a replay of a very important conversation with a father we had on the podcast a few months ago. I learn something new every time I listen to this episode and I hope you do too! If we can open ourselves up to curiosity and creativity, it can help us navigate the complexities and difficult emotions that come with parenthood. In episode 10 of Poised & Powerful Podcast, clinical psychologist Fabrice Lubin shar...
Minisode: Guided Imagery Audio with Kateri Gormley
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week’s minisode is a guided imagery audio that can be used during a constructive rest practice. Katerina and I both had babies who were, let's say inconsistent nappers. So we dealt with both a lot of regular fatigue, but also decision fatigue when our kiddos actually did nap, especially because we weren't sure how much free time we were going to have and what to do with that free time. In this situation, Katerina and I both discovered that setting an intention to do a constructive rest...
Giving Yourself Grace Postpartum with Kateri Gormley, m.AmSAT
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBKateri Gormley is back at just five months postpartum to share her journey into motherhood and the changes that have happened for her as a new mom. This week, episode 18 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing part two of Kateri’s pregnancy to the postpartum journey! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parents will have a framework for considering and building positive habits f...
Listening to What Your Body Needs in Pregnancy with Kateri Gormley, m.AmSAT
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBPregnancy can be a time full of to-do lists, birth classes, and advice from all around. It’s important that you determine who you are going to let into your space for information. There's too much of a temptation to compare yourself to others and not focus on what works for you. Episode 17 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of listening to your body during your pregnancy! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual...
Grounding Body Meditation for Uncertainty
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBThis is a simple grounding body meditation that you can do while standing. If you are someone who likes to walk or exercise, this would be a great reset to implement beforehand. Remember - stand like a person! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parents will have a framework for considering and building positive habits for not just the baby - but also yourself. New parents will...
From Art to Advocacy in Maternal Healthcare Issues with Michelle Hartney
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBListener Warning: This episode discusses how Obstetric Violence and Sexual Assault are interconnected through language and physical touch. When a doctor repeatedly told artist Michelle Hartney, “lie on your back” during the birth of her second child– not in Michelle’s birth plan, and not medically indicated – this got her thinking, and took her work in a new direction. What happens when care violates trust and consent? And how can we inspire new conversations in order to make a change? Epis...
The "Incompetent" Cervix and the "Good" Mother with Madeleine Michalik
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBCW: premature birth, pregnancy loss At what point does a medical term go from useful and clarifying, to a detrimental word that can lead to guilt, shame, and “what ifs” in the minds of parents? Today we chat with Madeleine Michalik who expresses how being told her baby was born prematurely due to an “incompetent cervix” changed her life - and how she plans on changing the lives of others through her advocacy. Episode 15 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing about Early Cervical Opening! ...
Guided Audio: 360 Breathing
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is a guided audio practice you can put into your day whenever you'd like a little break, or a chance to come back to yourself. Episode 14 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is a guided breathing exercise to supplement the last episode with Pelvic Organ Party. These two episodes are intended to answer some commonly asked questions about the core and breathing. Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new pa...
Minisode: Poem about new Motherhood by Kathryn Holt
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBThe transition to becoming a parent can involve many mixed and complicated emotions, and naming those emotions can help us navigate and understand them. Kathryn wrote this poem about becoming a mother - new motherhood is already an isolating and demanding experience for so many of us, and this was compounded by the isolation and losses of the pandemic period. Kathryn shares her poem with us today, and I hope it inspires you to pause, reflect, and find your own words to express yourself. Se...
Pelvic Floor Myths vs. Facts with Pelvic Organ Party
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWhen it comes to our own bodies, and how they work, knowledge is power! There are a lot of myths that have circulated about our pelvic floors, core muscles, and changing bodies. This week, Episode 13 of Poised & Powerful Podcast with Denise Gittins of the Pelvic Organ Party is sharing some of the *core misconceptions* around the pelvic floor and accompanying organs! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting a...
The Next Right Decision with Heather Stegmaier, m. AmSAT
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBTW: Pregnancy Loss From conception to birth plans to postpartum - the parenthood journey can throw a lot of curveballs. It’s important to understand what’s important to you, and make choices step by step. In episode 12 of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Heather Stegmaier shares her process of making the next right decision for her at each moment, relying on her sense of agency through infertility and an unexpected cesarean birth. Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about wo...
Curiosity & Creativity in Fatherhood with Fabrice Lubin
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIf we can open ourselves up to curiosity and creativity, it can help us navigate the complexities and difficult emotions that come with parenthood. In episode 10 of Poised & Powerful Podcast, clinical psychologist Fabrice Lubin shares his story of fatherhood and self-discovery! Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parentings will have a framework for considering and building pos...