Mamas in Training: Preparing for Pregnancy & Motherhood

EP95- Preconception: What to Expect with Bestselling Author, Heidi Murkoff

It's mind-boggling to think that preconception care wasn't a thing before. Fortunately, it is becoming more and more a vital subject of focus for couples planning to create a family today. But we wonder, are the factors we are considering for preconception enough? In this episode, Heidi Murkoff, Bestselling Author of What to Expect, graces us to speak about what encompasses preconception health, how not to add stress to the process of conceiving, what maternal gatekeeping is all about, the role of a father and partner when conceiving, and the story behind how she wrote What to Expect When You're Expecting, the book, that is now in its 5th Edition and is widely dubbed as the 'pregnancy bible' of all pregnancy guides.
 
Listen to how a book and a baby are delivered, hours apart, in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Heidi Murkoff!
 
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EP94- Why I‘m NOT a Mom, with a Mom Podcast with Your Host Jessica Lorion

Many people ask me why the heck I would have a podcast about motherhood when I'm not even a mom?! Well... in this episode, I'm telling you why. 
I wanted to take an opportunity to fully introduce myself and tell my story. While I'm not yet a mama, I'm a mama in training- I am preparing for motherhood one day and am taking the steps now to become as healthy and prepared as I can possibly be. 
Listen in for a glimpse into the life behind the voice of Mamas in Training. 
 
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EP93- How to Not Lose Yourself and Your Dreams in Motherhood with Ina Coveney

Becoming a mother is a huge role. For some women, it's what they look forward to most in life. But what happens if you wish to fulfill more in life during parenthood? Is being a mother the thing that's stopping you? In this episode, Ina Coveney talks about how she managed to 'scratch' the 'itch' as a parent, the flexibility of life as a corporate professional, why you're limiting beliefs are really just limiting lies, where her great confidence comes from and the two major things that you need to do to reach what you really want to be. You can be a mother AND accomplish your dreams.
 
Listen to how to start with your "visions" in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Ina Coveney!
 
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EP92- What if You Don’t Fall in Love with Your Baby & Negative/Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Alice Pickering

If you plan on having a baby or building a family, sometimes, you find yourself in a big bubble of bliss as you daydream about the day you finally become a parent. But what happens if that day comes and you don't feel anything like you imagined? If you're not aware that this can be a very common feeling, this can be very heartbreaking. In this episode, Dr. Alice Pickering talks about the impact of negative thoughts and intrusive thoughts and how we can overcome them. She also touches on postpartum depression and anxiety, cognitive distortions, her own experience with early parenthood. She teaches us about Exposure Response Prevention and how talking about issues and experiences as well as getting support helps destroy stigmas.
 
Listen to the reason why not automatically loving your baby shouldn't be shamed in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Dr. Alice Pickering!
 
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EP91- Chapters and Phases of Motherhood from a Seasoned Mama with Ilana Levine

When your young ones have wild creativity and want to explore their expression through many things, it might result in unusual choices like wearing your pjs to school, but where do you draw the line? Do you weigh in on what's normal for other parents? Or do you trust your own instinct as the parent? In this episode, Ilana Levine shares how she navigated through the many phases of a growing toddler. She openly talks about the importance of partnership in parenting, the importance of raising a creative human being, and what she wished she knew when starting out as a new parent.
 
Tune into the experiences of a seasoned momma in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Ilana Levine!
 
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EP90- What the First Two Weeks with a Newborn Look Like with Sharon Mazel

Bringing your baby home and those first couple of weeks can be one of the most stressful times for parents. There are so many unknowns, you and your baby are adjusting to a new normal and what really IS normal? To answer this question, I spoke with pregnancy and parenting expert, Sharon Mazel! With over twenty years of experience in the motherhood field, Sharon shares tips and tricks daily on her Instagram platform so you know what those first two weeks and beyond will look like. This episode is chalk full of helpful tips and tricks, even including what your first postpartum poop will look like! We don’t hold back, haha! 
Listen to this episode with Sharon as we talk about setting up the carseat, how to prepare your home for baby, what is normal for your baby physically, the first bath and many many more helpful tips. 
 
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EP89- How the Nustle Supports Your Breastfeeding Journey with Founder Teran Martin

When Teran Martin first became a mother, her vision of what breastfeeding would be like was one of ease. She imagined that nature would just take its course, right?! Unfortunately for her that was not the case. After several attempts and a frustrating couple of weeks, she decided it was time to complete her breastfeeding journey and dry up her milk. The advice she was given at that time was to use a cold compress. She found herself stuck on the couch unable to move and rather uncomfortable with hard sharp pieces of ice combined with a bedsheet to secure it around her midsection. Knowing that no woman should ever have to go through this experience, she began to develop a product to help dry up your milk production, but ended up creating a product that actually helps with both ends of the breastfeeding journey. 
 
Listen in to learn about how Teran Martin developed the Nustle: Mamas Milk Wrap. A hot and cold compression wrap that helps with both milk production and increases dry up time when mom is complete. 
 
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[2020] Kids Eat in Color with Jennifer Anderson

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Anderson, a mama of 2 boys and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. After many failed attempts to get her sons to eat that broccoli, she decided to start @KidsEatinColor, where she shares tips to start babies on food, picky toddler eaters and more! Not to mention that her page is so colorful and fun to follow. 
Listen in as she answers questions from listeners and gives tons of tips to simplify meal time. She teaches me how to take control of how and when your child eats, while lowering your stress and practicing “whatever you want weaning.” We also discuss setting up a food schedule to teach your children healthy eating habits, food negotiation and portions. She is chalk full of information and tips and I could have talked to her all day about baby eating and diets. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did!
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[2020] How to Feel Empowered in Your Body During Birth & Beyond with Nikki Bergen

Mama of two and a pilates instructor for the past 13 years, Nikki Bergen is the creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method. She discusses the importance of creating a strong pelvic floor and core and becoming empowered in our bodies before we even dive into motherhood. The Bump Method is created specifically for moms and where their/your body is during and after pregnancy. At the same time, she reminds women that it’s never too late to heal yourself. 
This mama gave birth on Mother’s Day of this year, in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her two IVF birth stories and her initial challenges with a heart condition called SVT, (supraventricular tachycardia) that she had as a child, but then it got worse during pregnancy. She had to choose between her husband and her doula when her birth unexpectedly took a turn and she ended up having to go to the hospital, when she planned a home birth. 
 
This inspiring mama was such a ray of sunshine to sit down with and chat. Watch the video on YouTube. 
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[2019] Happy Days, Rested Nights with Samantha Day

In this episode, I get a chance to speak with Samantha Day, a mother of two, lover of country line dance, a behavior specialist and a certified sleep consultant. No matter what your method of sleep is, Samantha is here to chat with us about how important sleep is to all of us and how it doesn’t have to be such a controversy. 
With her degree as a Learning Behavior Specialist and after going through sleep struggles with her son, she decided to go on a path of more research and applied her behavioral techniques, which led her back to school where she found her passion. 
She recently launched her own podcast called Happy Days, Rested Nights, which discusses all things sleep and other parenting topics. She aims to help families get the sleep they need with whichever method fits their lifestyle and encourage positive parenting tips for continued happy days. Take a listen to her journey and maybe learn some tips and tricks along the way. 
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