60 episodes
IT'S FINE. with Rachel Varkey Rachel Varkey
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Look — we’re all guilty of it. It’s so much easier to say “it’s fine” than to navigate the complexity of our very real, adult problems.
"It's Fine" offers women, just like show host Rachel Varkey, to let it out, put it out there, and start talking about all the things we're not really fine on. From our lack of fulfillment, careers, relationships, mental health, self-love, and everything in between — we're going to admit what we're not fine about.
If you'd like to learn more about this podcast and Rachel Varkey, visit www.rachelvarkey.com or find Rachel on Instagram @rachelvarkey.
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059: What Matters as a Mom of a Newborn with Dr. Mona (The Feeding Debate)
Today, I am chatting with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician and host of podcast “The Peds Doc Talk”. On this episode, we will talk about:
The feeding debate - breastfeeding vs. formula
The best ways to care for yourself as mom of a newborn
What bonding looks like and what should be priority one -
058: Mental Load with Paige Connell
Today, I am chatting with Paige Connell (sheisapaigeturner on socials). Paige is a working mother of four who uses her platform on TikTok and Instagram to share her thoughts on the mental load, parenting, and her career. Her goal is to raise awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocate for equitable relationships for couples.
On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What is mental load
Where does mental load show up and examples of it
How mental load can impact our relationships, especially our marriages
And how we can leverage tools like Fairplay by Eve Rodsky to level the playing field -
057: Toxic Cycle Breaking (Cycle Breaking Parenting) with Harriet Shearsmith
Today, I am chatting with Harriet Shearsmith, creator of the podcast Unfollowing Mum and certified empowerment coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What is cycle breaking and how can we become aware of it
How we can identify what cycles and patterns to break in our adult lives
How we can know we are actively repairing and restoring our relationships in our adult lives with the people around us, especially our kids
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056: Healing as a Daughter of Immigrants with Dr. Pauline Peck
Today, I am chatting with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck. She is a licensed psychologist and an Iranian-Armenian daughter of immigrants. On this episode, we talk about:
The common clashes between daughters of immigrants and their caregivers
What those clashes can do to our identity and self worth
What the daughter of immigrants healing journey look like (and it’s probably not what you think)
If you are interested in learning about Dr. Pauline Peck and her work, here are the best ways to connect with her
Instagram, Tik Tok, and Pinterest: @paulinethepsychologist
Schedule a Session with Her Team: www.noortherapyandwellness.com
The Culture & Connection Transformation Program - 1:1 month-long, high-touch educational program for the daughters of immigrants
The Roots and Fruits Group Program - a month-long educational and experiential program for the daughters of immigrants
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Resources like:
Free Translation Guide for Communicating with Your Immigrant Parents
Free CULTURED Book Club: Monthly curated picks on all things children of immigrants x mental health (e.g., intergenerational trauma, immigration, cultural identity development) -
055: Eldest Daughter Syndrome with Israa Nasir (Oldest Daughter)
Today, I am chatting with Israa Nasir. She is a mental health speaker, a psychotherapist, and a self-help author. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
Birth order and how it can influence our development and ways we connect with our families
The eldest sister profile
How to manage resentments as an eldest sister
How to set boundaries and prioritize self care to heal as an eldest sister
Eldest Daughter Syndrome Masterclass
Israa is hosting a three part masterclass on how to manage and overcome ““Eldest Daughter Syndrome”. Just because you were born as an eldest daughter does not mean that you have to be unhappy in life, and always put others first. You deserve the same happiness as everyone else. I’ll link more details in the show notes.
Just because you were born as an eldest daughter does not mean that you have to be unhappy in life, and always put others first. You deserve the same happiness as everyone else.I invite you to sign up for the waitlist, for this 3-part masterclass on how to manage and overcome “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”. You will receive more details through email once you sign up for the waitlist. A 3 part masterclass coming in Spring 2024. https://www.israanasir.com/courses -
054: The Birth of a Mother (Matrescence) with Kendra Williams
Today, I am chatting with Kendra Williams. She is matrescence activist, mentor, and coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What is matrescence and how it can show up in all facets of early motherhood
What areas we can be most impacted by the transition to motherhood
What value setting can look like a mother