PUSHING IT
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPushing It Podcast is here to help you bring your "F" word (AKA flexibility) to birth, find courage, and gain a sense of humor. Jen and Alise get honest and real about pregnancy, birth, and life with a baby. Finally, a podcast for everyone else having a baby that wants the down and dirty truth from Professionals who believe there is no "right" way to birth or parent. Jen and Alise have your back because if you can't laugh without peeing yourself, you might as well laugh at yourself while doing it. Birth is never boring, learning about shouldn't be either.
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Fear and Trust in Birth: It doesn't have to be one or the other
December 16, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBYou didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to banish all fear in regard to birth.
What Your Friends or the Movies Didn't Tell You About Birth
December 09, 2019 16:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBJen & Alise are back to being your friends again and giving you all the information you need to know to give birth. You can’t will your cervix into a juicy pear or into a dilated cervix and they will tell you why. This week they are giving you tons of information on how to navigate labor and how to remember how amazing you are no matter how you give birth. Figure out what birth options are the right options for you and how to own your badassary with birth.
Tips and Tricks for the Holidays
December 02, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBHow to survive the holidays while pregnant Find comfortable clothes for holiday parties. - can rewear in labor! Fun mocktails (especially if you aren’t sharing your pregnancy yet) https://coleycooks.com/cran-clem/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/152066924904030011/feedback/?invite_code=93125df76bc445d0bfe9291eecfef857&sender_id=2880898448 Comfortable shoes Call it an early night Pick and choose your events Skip soft cheeses and deli meats especially when eating out Have some ...
Talking Breastfeeding with Goldilacts
November 18, 2019 18:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBIn a world full of "Breast is Best" we are constantly surrounded by stories of breastfeeding struggles and challenges. Candice of Goldilacts joins Jen and Alise this week to bring balance and inspiration to those feeling defeated before even starting. She's full of great ideas on ways to prepare before baby arrives and on ways to navigate breastfeeding through the ups and downs. Be sure to listen in and to check out Goldilacts at www.goldilacts.com.
I'm at the Hospital, now what?
November 11, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBThis week we're talking about: That car ride could be pretty challenging. If it’s not, you’re probably going to soon Drop and roll or park and waddle? We're discussing the benefits of walking together into the hospital or dropping the laboring person at the front door and parking the car. If you brought a weekend worth of luggage, leave some of it in the car and come back later. You can strategically pack a bag with snacks, water bottle, clothes for birth, comfort items. Leave ca...
Unapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations.
November 07, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBUnapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations.
Having ANOTHER Baby!
November 04, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBWondering how you’ll ever survive adding a second? This week Jen and Alise are covering everything from common worries to life hacks to get you through. We’ve packed this episode full of confidence building and tried and true tips to help you not just survive, but thrive when your second (or third, or fourth...) arrives.
Mini Van Mini #5: Sex During Pregnancy
October 31, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWe are talking about sex in pregnancy in the minivan today. We promise to not get too graphic but enough to make us blush.
The Moment After Birth
October 28, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBOn television, the baby comes up to mom, the soft sounds of the harp comes from the background and mom expresses how her life is now complete. This week Jen and Alise discuss what those moments after birth really look like. Sometimes they are filled with tears, sometimes with exhaustion, laughter or a mix of many emotions. Like all things birth, it rarely looks like television. They are normalizing the variety of feelings and experiences you might have after birth and explaining wha...
Mini Van Mini #4: The First Trimester
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBThis week we are discussing the secret trimester. The first trimester might be a little secret that you are keeping to yourself or sharing with only a few people. It may be a time of exhaustion or nausea. We are covering all of the possibilities and some of our own experiences. Don't miss Jen's not-so-pregnant brain moment. Don't miss this week's minivan mini as we take a drive and give you all of our thoughts.
Baby Brains, Development, and Toys!
October 21, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBJessica, of Lovevery is our guest this week and talking about baby development. We are covering everything from what toys are helpful in the early days and months, to the importance of playing with pots and pans. We love her judgment-free approach to parenting and choosing what works for you. You'll be sure to love the way she takes the pressure off of feeling like there's only one way to help your baby's brain develop. Check out Jessica and Lovevery at lovevery.com or follow on In...
How to Support Your Partner: The One Growing the Baby
October 14, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIt’s okay to listen too but this week we are talking to the sweetie in your life. Sometimes it’s hard to know what’s helpful and how to prepare. We’ve got a solid list of things that will make your honey feel more prepared to support you and support themselves physically and emotionally through this big processes. Want to take this to a whole new level, listen in separately and then discuss your plans for supporting each other at your favorite ice cream shop.
Minivan Mini: Episode 2
October 10, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBJen’s got issues with “natural” birth.
Hilariously Infertile with Karen Jefferies
October 07, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBKaren is a teacher by day and finding the funny in infertility by night. This week she tells Jen and Alise how she finds humor where so many find heartbreak, as well as wisdom for getting through the journey. Everyone will certainly relate to awkward stories of doctor's visits but what happens when Karen finds out that her husband's sperm are about to get a spa day? Through humor and honesty, Karen tells us what it's like to be pregnant after infertility and even postpartum. You wil...
Minivan Mini: episode 1
October 02, 2019 23:40 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBWe're trying something out- musing about life.... from the minivan. Unscripted, unedited, just as we are!
Not JUST Another Pregnancy To-Do List
September 30, 2019 15:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBPick your birth team. Seriously, not the team your mother in law wants. The one you want! Do you want a doula? Get one. Finalize your provider (Midwife or OB). It’s not too late to switch if you feel like it's not the best fit (until the final weeks). You don’t owe it to your provider to see birth through with them. Choose self-care. Practice napping. Go to bed early. Surrender to the sleepies. It's hard work growing a human. Figure out how you are a badass! Glowing vagina not necessary....
All The Feels
September 23, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWe know that you can always count on your girlfriends for a good cry. So here we are this week, ready to shed a few tears, complain a little, swear a lot and commiserate about how rough it is to create human life. We can also promise you a few good laughs and to change your grocery shopping experiences for life. Whether it's the cramping and nausea of the first trimester or the waddle and maternity clothes that no longer fit of the third, we've been there. Maybe you're looking for ...
Things Your Friends Didn't Tell You About Pregnancy
September 16, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWhen it comes to hearing the juicy details, we can rely on our friends for a lot of things, but the truth about pregnancy isn’t one of them. Sure, your friends told you about swollen ankles and morning sickness but they probably never told you about finding foods that really worked with morning sickness. You know, the foods that taste the same coming up as they do going down. Body changes, pregnancy clothes, pregnancy sex? Don't worry, Jen & Alise have your back. This week, find out...
Finding Your Power In Labor
September 09, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBYou can never feel too powerful in labor! That's why Jen and Alise are bringing back this favorite episode for their final week of favorite replays. Find out how you'll bring your power to your birth. It just might be something you've never thought of.
Birth Porn... So good we brought it back!
September 03, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBThe "birth" version of porn is only showing the world large breasts with large nipples and “perfect” bodies. This is a realistic view but only a snapshot. This isn’t a big picture view. This is another form of mom guilt. How do you live in the moment and stay authentic to who you are and what you want? This doesn’t only apply to birth. This also applies to pregnancy. In early pregnancy when you are feeling sluggish and it feels hard to get out of bed, t can be so hard to see #nu...
Postpartum Rules To Live By
August 19, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBThe words "bounce back" are like nails down a chalkboard to Jen and Alise. It took a lot of time, restless legs, pickles and ice cream and big changes to grow a baby. You can't expect to bounce back to where you started overnight. You're best shot at healing is front loading your rest and recovery with laying low with Alise's rule of 3. If taking it easy makes you panic, don't worry Jen has your hall pass. Don't miss out on Jen giving Alise some rules as well. Alise isn't recoverin...
Labor Pain: Caution, This Might Hurt
August 12, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWe all have that friend who has a cousin who had a pain-free birth and the baby just "fell out". But is that how it really works? Why does it have to hurt? Jen and Alise have the answers this week. They are discussing the variations in pain and your options for managing pain. They are talking about how labor pain is different from any other pain that you have ever experienced. This means that you get to learn new ways to get through it and what you thought you knew about your pain t...
Choosing what matters to YOU in birth.
August 05, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWhat other people give a f*ck about doesn’t matter! Your birth doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s birth. Hear about Alise’s mind altering experience - She felt equal amounts of internal pressure to look a certain way. You may not feel connected to your body all through birth, you can rock your birth even if you’ve never done a squat in your life! You don’t need to want or feel called to a “natural” birth, a medicated birth, you can feel afraid of birth and still have an amazi...
Special Guest: The Uterus
July 29, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBAlise sits down for a very important interview with a cranky uterus. If you think your job is hard, wait until you hear what she's expected to do- grow, share space with several neighbors, contract at appropriate times, behave, shrink... The expectations are high! This week, Jen is out and Alise spends some quality time with a very special guest so we can all learn how to better give our own uteruses some hard earned r-e-s-p-e-c-t! She's offering up real tips on how to give her rest...
What YOU need during pregnancy ('cause there's plenty of marketing for your baby)
July 22, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 77 MBGet a water bottle! Save the earth and save your uterus from non-progressing contractions in the 3rd trimester! You need some thick skin otherwise known as resilience.- folks are gonna have opinions but actually they may just wanna engage. Compassion.... Self-compassion. Your lifestyle is gonna be altered and rather than viewing it as "I should be able to do this", how do you give yourself compassion for this stage of life. Snacks everywhere! Keep the energy up and nausea away Naps! T...
Summer Survival Guide
July 15, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 85 MBAhh, the sounds of summer. The clink of the ice in the endless glasses of water that you're drinking,
Our Parenting Confessions
July 08, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBWarning: No children were permanently harmed in the making of this episode. No harm was done but Jen and Alise have been part of some poison control calls, fire pit vomit, bumps to the head, water to the face and a whole lot of tears for all. In spite of it all, they are here and mostly okay with sharing their parenting confessions. Find out how these moms managed to navigate the silly, scary and tricky moments of parenthood.
How To Birth Like A Badass
July 01, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAlise got a not so mysterious text telling her how brilliant her idea was. For that moment, she felt amazing, heard, supported and down right badass. That's when she realized that every birthing person needs to have all of these things in birth to. So this week, Jen and Alise to the recipe for becoming a badass and are ready to tell you how to apply it to your birth. Being a badass isn't always about being tough and looking strong. It's often feeling like your people have your back...
Induction: Get.Out. Baby!
June 17, 2019 15:30 - 48 minutes - 112 MBJen and Alise have you covered if you're in need of a baby eviction, aka induction. If only babies would just do what we told them! We are covering everything from what to pack to what to ask your provider when the topic comes up. This week, pull out your pad of paper and take some notes. You may need these tips! Jen and Alise don't have the magic trick to make labor instantly start but they sure have loads of tips to help you have a better experience during an induction.
A Postpartum Journey with Aly Thayer
June 11, 2019 15:00 - 48 minutes - 110 MBThis week's powerful episode features our guest, Aly Thayer. Aly shares her powerful story of how she suffered from postpartum depression after her daughter was born. In her interview, Aly openly shares about the struggles she faced and ultimately overcame. Her experience was the root of her website, www.ppdjourney.com. The website features personal stories for women who are also experience similar challenges postpartum. With such a wide variety of stories, each person looking for s...
Self Care: It's Time To Show Yourself Some Love
June 03, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBJen is feeling extra sleepy this week and it looks like she forgot to care for herself. Learn to no t put yourself last on the list of people to care for. We know that not everyday can be a spa day. Learn new ways to learn self care, from tea on porch or going to bed early, we've got ideas to fit every budget, every schedule and every need. Get great ideas, like making a list of your go-to self care ideas so that you never forget yourself. You deserve this! Check out these resourc...
Weird and Amazing Babies
May 27, 2019 16:20 - 39 minutes - 90.5 MBSometimes the things that makes babies so amazing are also the things that makes babies so weird. Alise and Jen have a list of the top 10 weirdest baby features. Everything from, how they get their cone heads to how the figure out how to nurse, is on the list. You're sure to be amazed and a little weirded out too. Don't miss helpful tip too. You'll learn how to avoid fighting with the evil meconium and how to feel reassured as your baby's hands and feet begin to get oxygenated blood...
Getting Real with Jamie Otis.
May 20, 2019 15:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBJamie Otis is more than a celebrity that lives a life we all want to live. She's a real life, kick-ass woman who we should all want to have as our BFF. She's on a mission to normalize the conversation around life after baby, searching for balance, fertility and even opening up about hemorrhoids. This week, find out how meeting her newborn was similar to meeting her husband on "Married At First Sight", how Jamie strives to juggle all of her roles, seeks balance, as well as some great...
Packing a Hospital Bag: Kitchen sink needed?
May 14, 2019 15:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBJen is certain that it okay to be a minimalist and offers up her list of the bare essentials for your hospital bag. Alise prefers to always pack as though she's going to travel internationally for a few weeks. After all, you never know when you're going to need twinkle lights, an essential oil diffuser, a second set of pajamas, a board game and a cozy pillow and blanket from home. There are a few things the two can agree on this week. Get your pen and paper ready, or better yet, gra...
Modesty Revealed
May 06, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 97 MBAlise and Jen are breaking birth modesty down into three tiers, or rather, three clubs. 3 tiers of modesty Staying dressed and with a lap cover Staying dressed but not giving a damn once we start pushing The naked stage of labor begins in early labor Everyone has their own comfort zone when it comes to modesty but labor and parenthood is a time when your comfort with baring all to the world, or at least a room full of medical professionals becomes the norm. For some that feels...
Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask In Pregnancy
April 29, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBHave you wanted to know if you were really going to poop in labor and how that would all go down? We bet you did but you never wanted to ask. That certainly isn't at the top of the list in your short prenatal visit. But back, far back in your mind, you might be wondering. Wonder no more our listeners! We are going to answer that question! We've got the answer to your most embarrassing questions, including questions like "can I have sex in the third trimester" and "someone told me to...
The "Right" episode ('Cause Jen is human): 10 things NOT to do in Labor
April 22, 2019 19:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBJen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime, drank caffeine after 3 pm, gave the side eye to annoying people who drive with attitude and decided to bring that rebellious streak to podcasting. Watch out, listeners! Jen and Alise are hoping you’ll join them in some serious rule breaking by just saying NO to 10 common mistakes in labor. It's okay, you can be rebellious too...
10 Things NOT To Do In Labor
April 22, 2019 15:00 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBJen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime, drank caffeine after 3pm, gave the side eye to annoying people who drive with attitude and decided to bring that rebellious streak to podcasting. Watch out listeners! Jen and Alise are hoping you’ll join them in some serious rule breaking by just saying NO to 10 common mistakes in labor. It's okay, you can e rebellious too. ...
Real Facts About Real Food With Lily Nichols
April 15, 2019 15:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBAt the first signs of pregnancy, many parents are quickly gathering the newest research on car seats, finding the best pediatricians and perfecting their birth plans. Few pause to ask if what we've told year after year about pregnancy nutrition is really the best. This week we have author Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols talking about taking the science and applying it to your real life. We know that not everyone has access to organic avocados or that the first trimester can be...
Your Amazing Cervix - Magic School Bus Style!
April 08, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBA quick anatomy lesson went haywire when Jen and Alise realized that most women don't have down their basic anatomy before they give birth. There are far too many women walking the streets believing that we pee out of the vagina. To stop that rumor here, the ladies do a simple and humorous anatomy lesson in the style of the Magic School Bus. What would it be like if Miss Frizzle took the kids up the vagina and bumped into a closed posterior cervix that was just waiting to prepare fo...
How To Be A Kick Ass Birth Partner After The Baby Arrives
April 01, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBPartners, this episode is for you. We see you and we know your job is big here. It can be hard t find balance between your own sleep, recovery from your experience with the birth and meeting your needs. We know the your new role also means taking care of the birth mom, the baby and the household. This week are going to help you figure out how to juggle all of these things. We have useful tips on asking for help and for preparing ahead.
How To Be A Kick Ass Birth Partner
March 25, 2019 15:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe first rule of being a kick ass birth partner is, be yourself! Don’t try to be someone else. Show up as your yourself. No superhero capes! Just your best self. Compassion and empathy goes a long way. Just like she had no idea what this would feel like, you can’t imagine it either. Labor can feel a lot harder than it looks on the outside. You’ll be working hard too. Lunging together, holding her in a squat and the double hip squeeze is hard work. It’s okay to go to the bathroom. Be su...
TV Birth: All Events Depicted In This Show Are Fictitious. Any Similarity Is Purely Coincidental
March 20, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBFast, loud, out of control and always an emergency. If you’ve left your knowledge of birth up to television and film, these are the things you’ll believe are true about birth. Real birth just doesn’t work for a sitcom or a rom-com. It’s long, uneventful often and typically doesn’t involve a whole lot of drama. There’s so much about television birth that leaves us uniformed about the realities of birth. Jen and Alise pick apart TV birth and discuss the hazards of relying on the mes...
Fear and Trust in Birth
March 11, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 97.2 MBYou didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to banish all fear in reagard to birth.
That's Not What Friends Are For
March 04, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWe think your BFF is just the best too. Alise might even agree that your that your BFF is better than most cupcakes. We want your BFF to be your BFF and your partner to be your partner at your birth and not have the pressure having to tell you to sit on the toilet so that baby can move down. Chances are, you'll have some not so kind language if that's suggested by some who isn't a professional. Doulas bring the knowledge of birth so that your team can focus on being there for you in...
WTF Just Happened To My Body: Postpartum
February 25, 2019 17:15 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThe "WTF just happened to my body" stage is your mom friends' best kept secret. It's the stuff nobody tells you about, celebrities don't seem to experience and everyone else has to go through after bringing a tiny person out o their body. This week's episode is the top 10 WTFs you can expect. From the itchy, swollen, falling (say what?!) vagina, to overnight boobs, Jen and Alise will tell you everything those pregnancy magazines and your girlfriends are too embarrassed to share. So...
Identity: Becoming Mom and Losing yourself
February 18, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBBecoming a mom doesn't mean that you will live a lifetime of mom pants, unflattering nursing bras and only hang out in mommy and me groups. Today's episode is a remind that this is a time of shifting and change. Your body and identity is changing quickly and you maybe begin to wonder who you are. You may even begin to feel like the real you has gotten a bit lost in the shuffle. Jen and Alise offer some pro tips on how to sink into the change, even embrace it, knowing that you will f...
Writing a Birth Plan: Planning for the Unplannable
February 11, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week we're talking all about BIrth Plans or as we like to affectionately call them... Birth Preferences or Birth Wish Lists. We know these are all just words used to define the same basic idea. But we're also aware that as we put lots of energy into an idea, it becomes more challenging to process a plan that doesn't go exactly as we'd imagined. So tune in to hear more about what to include, ideal length, important information to gather so you feel empowered in your decisions, The F w...