Packing Snacks and Laughs: A Mom’s Blueprint for Conquering Travel with Children
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Join us for an honest and heartfelt exploration of motherhood with humorist, content creator, and mother, Caitlin Murray from Big Time Adulting. Caitlin opens up about the challenges of motherhood, from navigating her son's leukemia diagnosis to embracing the chaos of parenting with humor. Discover how finding joy in tough times, letting go of expectations, and laughing through life can transform the parenting journey. Whether you're a parent or just love a good laugh, this episode is packed with relatable insights and essential tips, especially on traveling with young kids. Don't miss this...
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The Lactation Consultant: Breastfeeding is great, but your sanity is more important
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This week, we're diving into the beautiful, challenging world of breastfeeding with the amazing Jennifer Lezak. Jennifer is an international board-certified lactation consultant, a true expert who's helped countless parents at top LA hospitals like Cedar-Sinai and Good Samaritan and through her private practice, Milkmaid LA. She's here to share her wealth of knowledge and support for all things breastfeeding and postpartum well as what keeps her up at night! Resources: Jennifer Lezak | Ergobaby | • • Ergobaby Book | Ergobaby Carriers | Ergobaby Strollers | Ergobaby...
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How to Successfully Go Back to Work After Baby!
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Going back to work after giving birth? Erin Erenberg, a licensed attorney and advocate for mothers' rights, covers the unrealistic expectation that women can "do it all," and the need for systemic support for mothers. She discusses practical tips for returning to work regarding managing household responsibilities via deliberate communication and division of labor within families, even when a parent choses to stay at home. She implores mothers to ask for what they need and to be gentle with themselves, stressing the importance of supporting mothers' ambitions and well-being. Erin shares her own...
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World Famous Doula Shares Her Secrets for all New Moms
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Discover the inspiring journey of Brandi Jordan the internationally acclaimed "Baby Sleep Fairy." From a life-changing NPR segment to high-profile clients like Rosamund Pike and Megan Fox, Brandi's 20-year career as a postpartum doula, social worker, lactation consultant, and pediatric sleep specialist is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us as we explore her unique approach, blending modern techniques with age-old wisdom, and her dedication to helping all moms thrive. Tune in for her most-loved mantra: "calm is contagious." Resources: Brandi Jordan | @brandi_jordan_official •...
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Why Babywear?
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Discover the transformative power of babywearing with "Why Babywear?: Benefits for You and Your Baby,” a groundbreaking guide co-authored by renowned parenting experts, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, with a foreword by Lela Rankin, PhD. This comprehensive book, over a decade in the making, explores how babywearing strengthens parent-child bonds and unlocks numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Get your copy of the book on Amazon or today! Lela Rankin, a professor at the University of Arizona's School of Social Work, is renowned for her preventive interventions for vulnerable...
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The Baby Sleep Whisperer: Ultimate Guide for Exhausted Parents
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Rebecca Michi is the fairy godmother of sleep for littles. As a sleep consultant and author, Rebecca specializes in gentle, no-cry sleep support for families with kids under 6 years old. With nearly 30 years of experience, she's helped thousands of families turn drama into dreamland. From the importance of understanding your child's unique sleep needs to debunking myths about bedtime routines, Rebecca shares insights that will help you and your little one rest easy. Resources Rebecca Michi | • Ergobaby | • • Ergobaby Swaddle | Ergobaby Carriers | Ergobaby Bouncer | ...
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Transforming Parenthood With the Magic of Babywearing
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Join baby gear expert Jamie Grayson as he shares his journey from theater to baby products. Discover his endorsements, like the Ergo carrier, and his mission to empower parents with knowledge about car seat safety and practical baby gear choices. Learn about the transformative impact of Ergobaby carriers and Jamie's babywearing adventures. This episode is a virtual hug for all caregivers, supporting you on your parenting journey. Formerly known as "TheBabyGuyNYC", Jamie Grayson has been one of the most well-respected baby gear and child safety experts for over a decade. Based in Denver,...
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Navigating Motherhood: Insights on Connection and Mental Wellness
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This week, we're chatting with Dr. Veronica Eyo, a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles who specializes in working with mothers. We're talking about the power of connection, maternal mental health, and how to honor the season you're in. Dr. Veronica Eyo is an LCSW in Los Angeles who specializes in working with mothers, new and seasoned, in navigating the challenges of parenthood. She has worked with clients throughout different stages of life, however, she transitioned her practice to working with mothers, specifically mothers of color, after she became a mom and noticed a lack of...
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Empowering Black Maternal Health
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For the next Life with Baby podcast episode, tune in for an unforgettable journey with Rachel Nicks. Born in Oakland and now thriving in New York, Rachel is a dedicated mom of two and a powerhouse of passion and purpose. From her dynamic roles as a trainer, doula, lactation counselor, actor, and podcaster, to the heart and soul behind the nonprofit Birthing Queen, she's tackling the black maternal health crisis head-on, empowering women to rise and thrive. Don't miss this inspiring tale of strength, laughter, and life-changing advocacy. Resources Rachel Nicks | • • • ...
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Birth Planning Through Birth Stories
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Today’s guest is Bryn Huntpalmer. She founded the Birth Hour podcast, which is one of the top 50 podcasts by Time Magazine and has over 25 million downloads to date. She is passionate about helping expecting parents prepare for childbirth through the sharing of empowering and informative birth stories, as well as her online, evidence-based childbirth course called Know Your Options. We chat all things birth, baby essentials, and what keeps this mama up at night. Resources Bryn Huntpalmer | • Ergobaby | • • Know Your Options Course | Ergobaby Swaddle | Ergobaby Carriers | ...
info_outlineToday’s guest is Kiana Reeves, Certified Somatic Sex Educator & Sexological Bodyworker, Embodiment and Intimacy Coach, Certified STREAM Pelvic Health Practitioner, Full Spectrum Doula, and Mother of two delightful and wild humans. For over a decade Kiana has been working at the intersection of sex, embodiment, intimacy, pleasure, birth, and wellbeing. Her work is a holistic & somatic approach to the emotional, biological, personal, ancestral, and spiritual nature of sex & intimacy. In this episode, we chat all things intimacy and get her recommendations for keeping your sex life alive even after baby.
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Ergobaby | ergobaby.com • instagram.com/ergobaby • tiktok.com/@ergobabyofficial
Kiana Reevs | kianareeves.com • instagram.com/kiana.reeves • tiktok.com/@kiana.reeves
Rahi Chun | somaticsexualwholeness.com/aboutrahi
Foria | foriawellness.com use code ERGOBABY for 20% off