Mama Knows

One of my favorite topics and one of the reasons I started this podcast - mental health in motherhood. This week I talked with Lauren and Megan of the Matrescence about what things impact our mental health, how our mental health changes after becoming a mom, and how to support our mental health. The Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after a professional and pers...

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Dr. Morgan is a clinical Psychologist, relationship coach and host of "Let's get Vulnerable" Podcast. Find Dr. Morgan here: https://www.drmorgancoaching.com/Her PodcastHer IGDr. Morgan's Book Launch is Jan 10th, 2023 _______________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTok...

Mama Knows listeners sent in their relationship drama and Dr. Morgan Cutlip & her dad Dr. John, Psychologists, unravel what in the world is going on and how you can fix it?https://lovethinks.com/https://www.mylovethinks.com/online-courses/https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip/Morgan Van Epp Cutlip developed an interest in romantic relationship health at a young age, and traveled with her father...

You can lose weight without dieting? What? YES!! It is okay to want to lose weight and to want to feel good! This week Lisa Moskovitz tells us how to lose weight without the strict and unobtainable dieting. Lisa Moskovitz, RD, is a registered dietitian, the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, a large group nutrition practice and the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, a personalized, science-based gu...

Alyssa stresses that many children feel dysregulated during the back-to-school transition and may experience a spike in separation anxiety. Because of this, she has a few tips for how parents can deal with their tiny human’s big emotions: Preview and prepare: Request pictures of your child’s school and teacher to help your child prepare, or do a walk-through of the school at a time when your child...

When is the right time to talk to your kids about sex? What do you say? How do you start the conversation?  Amy Lang, MA has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. With her lively, engaging and down-to-earth style she helps parents become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. Amy’s books, online solutions center and podcast show parents that talking about sexuality doesn’t need to be...

We have all been there - stressing about what our kid eats, how much they eat, when they eat.  If your kid is a picky eater or you feel like it is a battle to get them to eat - this episode is for you! Instagram: @feedingpickyeaters Blog: https://www.jennyfriedmannutrition.com/blog Book: Stories of Extreme Picky Eating: Children with Severe Food Aversions and the Solutions that Helped Them Jenny i...

How many times do you ask yourself why is my child (fill in the blank)? This week, Mariko shares how to understand the why behind our children's behaviors and work through the behavior challenges. From Mariko:I am a mother of two and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. As a parent coach/behavior consultant, I work with families to address challenges that arise in daily life: tantrums, not listenin...

According to Forbes & Family Survey, SAHM should be charging $115,000 a year as they work 2.5 jobs in their position as SAHM.From Becky: I am 33 years old living in Newtown Connecticut with my husband of three years, Adam, my pandemic born toddler, Kennedy, and my dog Elsa. I have a masters degree in Applied Behavior Annalyis (2019). I worked in private and public schools for ten years as a Behavi...

This week Tom and I give advice on the questions you submitted. You don't want to miss it! DIME BEAUTY 20% OFF SITE WIDECODE: MAMAKNOWS20________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast Communit...

Pregnancy and giving birth can take a toll on the body. It is important to know how to help your body prepare for giving birth and recover after. Pelvic floor health is crucial! Are Kegels really the answer to everything? How do I know if I have a pelvic floor dysfunction? This week, Jessica London tells us how to improve our pelvic floor function and signs to look out for. www.pelvicrehab.com@you...

Tina Payne Bryson...EXCUSE ME? Pinch me. This woman has paved the parenting way for THOUSANDS of parents through her talks and especially her books you may know her from (linked below).Tina and I have honest conversations about parenting expectations, today's parenting labels and trends like "gentle parenting," getting your partner on the same parenting page as you, and we even chat about some com...

Communication is the KEY to all of your relationships. Do you need to improve your skill? Does your partner? Well, listen up. Rachel and Stacey have an incredible amount of tips here. They are fun, don't filter and give off bestie vibes.  20% off ($99) the Relationship Roadmap Course that we talked about. Code is: MAMAKNOWS20 at checkout. Follow @decodingcouples on IG Decoding Couples WebsiteDIME...

In 2019 the National Crime Victimization Survey indicated that nationwide, about 22% of students age 12 to 18 experienced bullying on school property in a 12 month period. How can we tell if our kid is being bullied? What do we do if our kid is the bully? How and when do we talk to our kids about bullying?  Kate struggled as a child with a medical condition called Hydrocephalus which made some of...

Divorce is not a fun topic, but a necessary and realistic one. Divorce can be scary, uncomfortable, and an unkown. Nicole Sodoma shares her legal and personal experiences on what are red flags in a marriage, what do do during a divorce, and how to move forward after. Nicole Sodoma is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sodoma Law. For the past 25 years, Nicole has pioneered a way through the oft...

Alcohol is everywhere - social events, mommy wine culture, a drink with dinner. So how many drinks is too many? Do I have a problem?  Gillian Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast and recently left her career as a biochemist to become a full time podcaster. When she quit drinking in 2019, she dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addicti...

I am there with you - there is stuff always laying around and I have no clue where to put it. I will admit that I am one of the most cluttered people ever. Luckily, I found Katy Wells, a declutter expert.  Katy shares her tips on how to identify and address the clutter in your home. Katy Wells inspires families around the world to declutter and simplify their lives so they can live to their fulles...

What's your love language? Mine is words of affirmation so please tell me I'm pretty, HA! JK but for real. If you and your partner DO NOT KNOW then GET ON IT and find out for FREE here: https://5lovelanguages.com/Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a psychologist and couples therapist in Ottawa. For over 15 years, Dr. Tracy has provided direct clinical services as well as researching, writing, and speaking abo...

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Celebrating 1 year of therapy and SSRIs and I never want to look back. Thank you for being here with me through this messy of a life that I love. My favorite thing to come out of Postpartum Mood Disorder is this podcast and of course the new and improved ME!Purposeful Podcast Course (CODE: BALKANINA) -this course will teach you how to start a podcast and how to start making money within the first...

Putting your marriage over your kids seems wrong, but keeping your marriage a priority is one of the best things you can do for yourself, your partner, and your kids. A strong marriage gives your kids stability and a foundation to model healthy relationships after. It is okay to schedule a little less kid time and a little more date time! Amy Kiefer and I talk about how we can have a better connec...

Making mom friends can be extremely intimidating and lonely. I sat down with Sarah and Lauren from the Mom Voice Podcast to talk about our experiences making mom friends, maintaining relationships, and suggestions on how to fill your social cup. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Lauren & Sarah are 2 best friends who co-host a podcast called "The Mom Voice". Lauren is married and has 4 kid...

To celebrate our 6 year anniversary, Tom and I are answering your questions on all things marriage and our relationship.  Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it...

You heard a little about ACE scores in Episode 3. In today's episode, Dr. Elfar, explains more on what ACE scores are, how it can impact us as adults, and where to seek help for childhood traumas. Instagram: @josephelfar.mdResources:Get Help: PsychologyTodayTake an ACE test here________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! F...