Prepared for Parenthood

Keywords mothers, parenting, illness, overwhelm, feminine nature, books Summary In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with integrative nurse practitioner, author, and mother of three, Chelsea Ann O'Brien about an epidemic of overwhelm and illness in women Chelsea believes may be stemming from being separated from our feminine nature. Chelsea describes how she was led to pursue and share abo...

Keywords Indigenous midwifery, Muisca medicine, plant medicine, women's health, postpartum care,holistic psychology, community health, empowerment, traditional knowledge,intercultural midwifery Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger interviews Sara Barbosa, an intercultural midwife with over a decade of training and experience in Muisca Indigenous midwifery in Colombia. Th...

Keywords nutrition, conception, pregnancy, postpartum, ancient cultures, healthy eating Summary In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Stefanie Adler, a Certfied Nutrition Concultant and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist about healthy eating for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Stefanie shares her journey into the field of nutrition and becoming a parent herself, emphasizing...

Keywords conscious conception, prenatal psychology, parenting, ancient cultures, epigenetics, pregnancy, motherhood, birth, prenatal education, emotional well-being Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Laura Uplinger, Vice President of the Brazilian National Association for Prenatal Education, one of the founders of the Prenatal Alliance, an international NGO...

Keywords midwifery, homebirth, traditional care, community health, maternal health, holistic care, access to care, cultural practices, reproductive health, birth experience Summary In this conversation, Lo Kawulok, RM, CPM, a homebirth midwife and community advocate, shares her journey into midwifery, highlighting the differences between traditional midwifery and modern Western medical models of c...

Keywords Adverse Babyhood Experiences, trauma, chronic illness, parenting, somatic psychotherapy, early intervention, bonding, stress, health, prevention Summary *Trigger warning: We discuss trauma and its impacts in the pre- and perinatal time period. In this conversation, Dr. Veronique Mead discusses the concept of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and th...

Keywords interpersonal communication, couples therapy, new parents, conflict resolution, relationship advice, parenting challenges, emotional connection, healthy relationships, communication skills, communication, emotional regulation, emotional control, conflict resolution, reflective listening, relationship advice, parenting, couple therapy, mental health, self-awareness, connection Summary In p...

Keywords interpersonal communication, couples therapy, intimacy, new parents, conflict resolution, relationship advice, parenting challenges, emotional connection, healthy relationships, communication skills, communication, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, reflective listening, parenting, couple therapy, mental health, self-awareness, connection Summary In part one of the first episode o...

Keywords work-life balance, parenting, career, motherhood, parental leave, identity crisis, self-employment, internal conversations, career adjustments, imposter syndrome, parenting challenges, support systems, working moms, emotional health, productivity   Summary In the final episode of Season One on Prepared for Parenthood, Rebecca Olson shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed as a bread-wi...

Keywords prenatal memory, obstetrics, prenatal and perinatal psychology, consciousness studies, prenatal education, parenting, prenatal communication, global awareness, prenatal wellness, emotional development Summary In this enlightening conversation, obstetrician Dr. Akira Ikegawa and Ms. Yuko Igarashi delve into the fascinating realm of prenatal memory, exploring its implications for parenting...

Keywords developmental movement, prenatal bonding, parenting, birth trauma, early childhood, somatic therapy, pre- and perinatal psychology, family support, infant development, emotional health   Summary In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Ellynne Skove, a somatic and creative art therapist, about the significance of developmental movement and prenatal bonding in infants. Ellynn...

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Barbara Harper, an internationally-recognized expert in water birth and founder of Water Birth International, about the numerous benefits of water birth for both mothers and babies. She has also been an obstetric and pediatric nurse, a midwife, midwifery instructor, childbirth educator, doula, doula trainer, and internatio...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with Carrie Lingenfelter about the challenges and joys of conscious parenting, particularly for parents of highly sensitive and neurodiverse children. They explore the importance of mindfulness, self-care, and the mind-body connection in parenting. Carrie shares her experiences and insights on how to navigate parenting with empathy and unde...

Summary In Part 2 of this two-part conversation with Eileen Henry, a pioneer in child sleep solutions and author of The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016), she discusses safe co-sleeping and the best time to transition a child for parents who feel ready. Eileen shares how involving a young child in preparing to sleep alone helps them feels empowered and how a calm evening routine...

Summary In Part 1 of this two-part enlightening conversation, Eileen Henry, a pioneer in infant and child sleep solutions, RIE® Associate, and author of The Compassionate Sleep Solution: Calming the Cry (2016), discusses various sleep learning methods for infants, emphasizing the importance of attachment and understanding a baby's basic needs. She explores the complexities of crying, parental resp...

Summary In this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Dueger, family food consultant Zoë Willis shares about her journey in helping busy parents navigate the challenges of healthy, easy home cooking. A mother of five, Zoë offers her insights on the importance of providing food for new parents, the need for community support, and practical tips for easier meal planning and preparation for parents returni...

Summary With more than four decades of expertise and experience working in the Infant Mental Health field, Michael Trout, director of the Infant-Parent Institute, shares some of his wisdom with expectant and new parents. He explains why empathy can be a new parent's or caregiver's greatest ally in their relationship with their child, and why leaning into our own brilliance as parents may help us m...

Summary Kay Paschal, author of 'Insert Giggle Giggle: Laughing Your Way Through Raising Kids and Running a Business,' (2024), shares her experience of owning and operating two private preschools for 25 years near Atlanta, GA. She discusses the inspiration behind starting the preschools, the joy of bringing families together, and the shifts and trends she witnessed in parenting over the yea...

Summary Barbara Decker, a Hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer, discusses the importance of Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Bonding (BA) in childbirth. Hypnobirthing is a class expectant parents can take that both helps them face birth with knowledge and tools and helps them learn to trust the body and mind in the birthing process. It invites birthing parents to overcome fear and teaches relaxation t...

Summary Teresa Robertson, a certified nurse midwife and birth intuitive counselor, discusses the power of intuition in pregnancy and childbirth. She shares stories of how connecting with the unborn baby can lead to profound shifts in the birthing experience. Teresa explains that intuition is a natural ability that we all possess, that it can be developed and trusted, and that it may be related to...

Summary Sarice Holley, a registered dietitian nutritionist and mompreneur, shares her journey into motherhood and the importance of self-care for moms. She emphasizes the need for moms to prioritize their own health and wellness, as well as ask for and accept help. Sarice discusses the barriers she faced in caring for herself, including exhaustion and the overwhelming love for her child, which kep...

Summary Alyssa Brade, author of Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment, shares her personal journey of becoming a Millennial mom and the difficult challenges she faced. She discusses the impact of societal expectations on maternal mental health and the need for authentic solutions. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, mental health, and making authentic, aligned choices a...

Summary Sarah Parise, a wellness coach for moms, shares her journey to motherhood, which was filled with challenges, including a difficult first birth, postpartum depression, and anxiety. Sarah's journey led her to a breaking point, after which she sought healing and later created a program to support other moms in their postpartum recovery and self-care. [ TRIGGER WARNING FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRE...

Summary Angie Weber, a mom of twins, shares her experience of preparing for multiples mentally, emotionally, and physically. She discusses the surprise of finding out she was pregnant with twins and the challenges she faced during pregnancy and birth. Angie also opens up about not having an instant bond with her children and the journey of developing a strong connection with them over time. She sh...

Summary Melanie Bonk, a certified love, sex, and relationship coach, discusses the importance of intimacy and sex in a couple's relationship and how it evolves over time, especially as a couple has children. She shares her personal experience of using sex as a barometer for emotional well-being and the importance of meeting each other's needs. Melanie also talks about how sex and intimacy...