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In every episode, I share ideas on how to take better care of yourself while you’re taking care of your babies (and everything else). But in today's episode, I’m sharing some advice with someone else in mind - your partner and/or co-parent - an
While nothing can prevent perinatal depression, anxiety or other moods, there is one thing that moms tend to say everyday that often makes it worse - and something that everyone around them believes, compounding the problem. In today's episode,
Perinatal depression (more commonly referred to as postpartum depression, or “PPD”) is one of those things that no one wants to talk about. In fact, postpartum depression (or postpartum anxiety, or any other perinatal mood disorder) is the elep
It's the never-ending mom question: how do I get it all done??! There's no one answer, but in this episode, we're revealing an often-ignored secret to more productivity and presence in your mom life. If you don't have this care ritual in your s
How to children just know when we've started doing something else - and that's when they seem to need us most? What mom hasn't been caught in the tug of war between wanting to take care of themselves - but also having your child want you for so
If you’re always burning out — only to slap a “spa day” or other quick-fix bandage on that fire — you can kiss any chance of feeling less stressed good-bye. It just doesn’t work that way. Today we'll talk about what REALLY works instead - and h
Polyvagal Theory is all the rage among social workers and trauma therapists these days... but what exactly is it? And how on Earth does it apply to motherhood? In this episode, we'll break down some of the basics on Stephen Porges' ground-break
You already know taking care of yourself is good for you - but what actually makes it feel good? And why is that so important to creating good habits and rituals? Today we give a brief look at the "happy hormones" that help you create healthy c
If you've seen articles, books and blogs that talk about "radical self-care," you aren't alone. While taking care can feel extreme at first, today we talk about the goal of helping your care become a well-integrated, essential practice - as nor
Sometimes, we don't want to learn anything new. Sometimes, we just need a breath - and a break - for our heads and our hearts. Today, I invite you to take that small pause with me, and we'll practice together.EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care epis
Every mom experienced or heard of the dreaded "mom brain." We feel confused, foggy and cranky - and while we love our coffee, it isn't actually the best long-term solution! Today we'll talk about the one care skill that is - and how it literall
Mom guilt is at the root of mom stress, self-doubt and even fear. Am I a bad mom? Am I ruining my child? Why can't I stop feeling so bad about my choices - no matter which choice I make? We dig into mom guilt in this episode, and discuss how to
It's hard enough to find time to take care of yourself each day - but when you feel like you have to justify it to your partner, it gets tricky. And if you feel uncomfortable around the cost of your care, the conversation can get even stickier.
As moms, we all know how frustrating it feels to be constantly interrupted by our children. The idea of independent play seems like a life-saver... until they crawl back to you, and you feel awful for "ignoring' them. Today we'll talk about 5 i
With many areas reopening their doors (and borders) as quarantine regulations lift, many moms are wondering whether it's really okay to let their children go back to school and pick up playdates. The answer is individual - but we can find it if
Just as we start easing out of initial coronavirus global pandemic shock, we're hit with a brutal video of police brutality on another Black man - and a revolutionary uprising demanding racial justice and the dismantling of systematic racism th
Every mom knows how it feels to be disappointed -- even on a special day like Mother's Day. Today we'll talk about why that isn't necessarily a bad thing... and 3 care rituals you can use to recreate your Mother's Day experience altogether.EP
Asking for help can be hard, even when we need it the most. In this episode, we talk about 3 barriers and breakthroughs in getting the help that we need from others -- and the way it actually can make relationships stronger. EPISODE NOTES:
Before I got it tattooed on my body, I used to hate the word "surrender." Now every time I see it, I remember to practice -- and it's changed my life. In today's episode, we talk about how surrender can be our secret superpower, in unexpected w
For many of us right now, life is like a pressure cooker about to POP. But there's one tool we all have that can always help: our bodies. The trick is knowing how to use them (it's more than just exercise) and remembering to do it regularly. On
Sometimes we don't need more information. Sometimes we don't even need a new strategy. Some days, after the storm has started and we're in the thick of it, we just need a reminder that we're never alone -- and that we can do what we think we ca
In the middle of scary current events, is it possible to still feel optimistic? Does it help to smile and rise above what feels so real -- or to share our honest emotions? In this episode, I'll respond to one mom's concern that she's being told
Feeling nervous or freaked out lately? That's actually GOOD news. It means your nervous system is responding to the wild environment out there. But it doesn't mean you have no control over your responses. Today we explore how to ease the stress
We marvel at people who encounter impossibly hard circumstances, yet come out victorious. It speaks to the resilience that we all possess, and that grows when we cultivate it. Today we talk about digging into the discomfort that rises up when w
We're all trying hard to keep everything "as normal as possible" for our kids. But what if we're missing a massive opportunity to create a new normal -- that ends up making our lives a lot better? EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are qu
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