Previa Alliance Podcast

The term “Mom Bod” is a hot topic and often not used in a good way. Between stretch marks, hair loss, and bags under our eyes, our awesome bodies that developed and delivered a whole human being  sacrifice a lot! In this episode, we talk about all the ways our bodies change and how to reframe the label of “mom bod.” Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and...

You know about postpartum depression, but do you know about depression that occurs during pregnancy? Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the risk factors, what depression during pregnancy looks like, and how to advocate for yourself. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos...

What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way? Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and...

We can say it for you: It is ok to not like being pregnant and STILL be a good mom. Listen in as the ladies talk about the common things in pregnancy that can make us uncomfortable and how to navigate it. You asked for more pregnancy content, and we answered. This is the start of our pregnancy series for all our expecting mamas. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagra...

Have you ever been carrying your baby down the stairs and thought “What if I fall? What if drop him? ” or even scarier thoughts? Yep, we are going to talk about it. Intrusive thoughts happen to almost all moms! This episode is one you need to hear so you can recognize when it is happening and be prepared. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Prev...

You may need the tissues for today's episode. Sarah speaks with Dr. Rachel Sinkey who cared for Sarah during both her pregnancies and who Sarah credits as the reason she is here today.  Sarah and Dr. Sinkey discuss what a high-risk doctor is and how women can advocate for themselves for care. Listen in as they discuss the experience that brought them together and how they both are fighting fo...

We asked, “What is your mom truth,” and you all did not hold back! If you have ever thought, "Am I the only mom who is feeling this way?" or felt like you have no one to tell your true feelings to, THIS is the episode to remind you we are all in this motherhood journey together. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podca...

Crowd favorite Hannah Griffin is back and she and Sarah are sharing the truths of motherhood.  Tune in to hear what you wish someone would have told you, what you were not prepared for (hello hair loss), and most importantly, why moms should never feel alone. This one will bring all the feels. Insta @bighairedhannah Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a lactation consultant or doula answer questions about birth or breastfeeding and give you the truth with no judgement? Well, today you will meet Jenny Mizzell, Previa Alliance's Lactation and Doula expert.  Jenny and the ladies talk about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum from both personal and professional perspectives.  About Jenn...

What does default parenting mean?  Default parenting may be a new term but it's a very old concept. The default parent is the one who handles every aspect of family life- doctor appointments, play dates, school shopping, meal planning, discipline, and problem-solving. Maybe you wonder why your kids walk past their dad to ask you for something or why you feel like you are the only person who e...

Listen as Sarah speaks with Madison, a mom of 2 and lifestyle influencer, about what the newborn days are really like. Madison’s 6-week-old daughter joins the ladies as they talk about sleepless nights, transitioning from being a mom of 1 to 2, what you REALLY need for baby gear, and when pregnancy can be mentally as tough as postpartum. Madison Freeman is an influencer in Birmingham, AL. Her blog...

More like new year, same mom…but you get what we mean. Society has a way of telling us a new year has to be filled with resolutions, and all these changes should have been made yesterday! Instead of thinking of things you must fix, try focusing on positive changes that empower you. This episode is a MUST to help you navigate your outlook for the new year. Follow Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapod...

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, the parties have ended, and you may be feeling like what is life now? This is when it is a great time to discuss the “Post-holiday crash” aka the after-holiday blues. Listen is as the Sarah and Whitney explain why you are feeling this way and most importantly small things you can do to help you through it. Follow Previa Alliance Previa Alliance Podca...

Life is not Hallmark movies or Pinterest perfect, but sometimes the Holiday season as those perfectly curated Christmas cards make us feel that it is for everyone but us. In today’s episode the ladies discuss why moms battle perfectionism and how to we need to let the comparison game go. Warning if you are a type A mom or enneagram 1 you may feel like we are talking straight to you on this one. Fo...

Maybe it is the hallmark movies or the smells of the season that makes us all feel all the feels. From our childhood memories to missing a loved one during this season-it can bring in all the tears. From grief to unmet expectations to trying to create the “perfect” experience for family it can add up. Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the why the holidays can bring out emotion in us all. F...

Wrapping present check, a zillion school parties check, feeling like there is so much to do and so little time check check! We know the holiday season is full of stress and emotions and we want to give you the tools to conquer it. Listen in as Sarah & Whitney give you real tools you can use during this crazy season. This one is not to be missed. Follow Previa Alliance Previa Alliance Podcast (...

You asked and Whitney is answering. The holidays are tricky when navigating so much with so little time and too many opinions. Listen in as Whitney answers how to deal with exhaustion during the holidays, navigating infertility during the season, and so much more! We promise this one will have you feeling 'seen'! Follow Previa Alliance Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram...

The holiday season is upon us which means chaos, cookies, and family politics! In today's episode, we talk about how to answer that aunt who constantly asks when you're having the next kid, the pushy in-law who doesn't take no for an answer, and how to handle the gaslighting that occurs when someone questions your parenting choices. The holidays may bring extra stress, but we are he...

Have you ever felt like a new person after you get a fresh haircut or a new hairstyle? Same! Maybe this is because you are talking to your hair “therapist” and come out with both a new look AND a new perspective. Today, Sarah interviews her long-time glam go-to and Birmingham hairstylist (aka therapist) Hannah Griffin @Bighairedhannah . Hannah shares her point of view as she watches her clients na...

Our amazing listeners have some really good questions in today's "Hey, Whitney!" episode. Today she talks about phantom baby cries, what “up in my feels” means, and why those stomped goldfish in our cars really trigger us. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Ke...

Today, Sarah and Whitney share more tools moms need to navigate motherhood. Today, they discuss what to do when your baby is screaming his head off in the carpool  lane to what enmeshment is (hint: lack of boundaries). Tune in to hear practical suggestions that can help you today! Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@pre...

Whitney is back on the hot seat taking real questions from you! Today the ladies cover a wide range of topics including miscarriage, navigating conflict, friendship changes in motherhood, bed dread, and when you just feel like your old sex life is lost. Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.allia...

Have you ever wondered why you do things the way you do? Or, wonder why a certain event or activity triggers a childhood memory? If so, this is the episode for you. Whitney and Sarah talk about our 'inner child.'  They discuss what it is, why we should all be working on it, and how this can present in our parenting. When we look at our inner child, we can often see the root of many of ou...

In today’s episode, Sarah describes her traumatic birth experience and the effects she suffered in her postpartum period. The ladies discuss what happens when your birthing experience does not go as planned and how trauma presents itself physically and mentally. If you need help processing a traumatic birth experience, check out the links below. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.all...

Today, Sarah and Whitney bring back fan-favorite Emily Gilmore from Thrive PT! The ladies hit all the real topics of postpartum that no one wants to say…yep, they are going to go there.  Emily educates us on common issues such as painful intercourse, urination when sneezing, and the mama pooch. No matter if you had a baby last week or 20 years ago, this is a episode you do not want to miss. Follow...