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There's no way to be a perfect mom, but many ways to be a good one.™ Our conversations are judgment-free within the context of evidence-based research. Listen to authentic and positive conversions to get the best practical tips to help you live to your full potential as a mom. If you are looking for a meaningful motherhood community and ready to thrive, not just survive, you are in the right place.

  1. 10/02/2022

    The History of Breastfeeding

    Has breastfeeding always been so hard? Have women always been shamed for not being able to breastfeed? Emily Kearney dives into the history of breastfeeding, why it matters, and the shame surrounding it.

    1h 2m

  2. 07/26/2022

    How To Keep Our Kids Safe from Child Abuse With Rosalia Rivera

    How do we prevent our children from becoming victims of child abuse? While we as parents would rather just not think about it, the reality is that at least one in seven children in the United States experience child abuse. But, we as parents can do a lot to prevent it. Consent educator and child abuse prevention specialist Rosalia Rivera discusses how to educate our children about body safety, boundaries, and consent along with how we as parents can minimize opportunities for abuse. She also talks about how to keep an open line of communication with our children to talk about these matters so that if they find themselves in a bad situation, they can tell us parents so that we can get them out of that situation. Although most of us think of abuse happening at the hands of a stranger, Rosalia also explains that a lot of abuse happens between children or by a trusted adult, who gain access to children by grooming. She gives many tips on what to look out for in order to avoid children getting into these situations, how rape culture affects everything, how to teach our kids about secret safety, and shares invaluable resources, plus must more.

    53 min

  3. 05/29/2022

    Mom Entrepreneurship and Pursuing Your Passions With Elise Crawford Gallagher

    Do you want to earn money by doing something you are passionate about, all while raising children? Elise Crawford Gallagher, founder and CEO of Ringlet Studio, discusses how she helps women-owned businesses succeed and women become financially independent. She talks about how she herself has been able to manage running a business as a mom. She also discusses how there is a space for every woman to earn money while pursuing her passions. Financially, she chats about how success is not measured by accolades, but by financial freedom balanced with how you want motherhood to look for you, and how a new wave of feminism helps define that.

    55 min

  4. 02/17/2022

    Sex After Babies With Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed

    Every mom knows about the dreaded first time having sex after having a baby. Most women are inappropriately told by healthcare practioners, family, and friends, to "grit and bear it." Some moms also continually struggle with the ability to experience pleasure during sex after having a baby. What if it didn't have to be so bad? Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, D.O., a New York City based pelvic pain physician, talks about all things sexy in this episode. She discusses why many women should not do kegels, how most women with painful sex have a pelvic floor that is too tight or too loose, the two most important aspects of pelvic floor rehabilitation, and what next steps to take if pelvic floor physical therapy is not enough so that all moms can experience pain-free and enjoyable sex after babies. You can find Dr. Ahmed on Instagram at @drtayahmed.

    1h 1m

  5. 01/27/2022

    How To Get Your Child Interested In STEM Activities

    Want to raise a little scientists? Or, at least want your child to be well-rounded and have fun learning STEM? Kay Yang, Mechanical Engineer and Inventor, chats about how to get your children interested in STEM activities and make the activities approachable for all moms. She also pays particular attention to how to get young girls interested in STEM, given that most STEM activities are presented in a way that caters to boys. And, she talks about how to get both boys and girls channel their particular passion into a STEM activities.  Kay founded Tinker the Robot, which is a subscription STEM activity service for kids that can be found here: www.tinkertherobot.com/

    48 min

  6. 11/06/2021

    Home Birth or Hospital Birth? With Dr. Candace Howe

    Thinking of a home birth? Should you have one? Dr. Candace Howe, a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and partner at HM Medical, chats about the appeal of home births and how you can have an empowered hospital birth. You can find out more about Dr. Howe's practice by clicking here and Hoag Hospital by clicking here. Watch the VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE

    1h 4m

  7. 10/09/2021

    The Intellectual Life and Motherhood with Rachel Bulman

    What role does the intellectual life play in the lives of mothers? Too often mothers are reduced to their emotional life which – while beautiful – does not encompass all that we are. Rachel Bulman chats about how we as mothers are more than how we "feel", and while we are learning the value of our emotions – and of the freedom required to actually feel happiness, sadness, joy, or anger – we must not allow ourselves to be reduced to them alone. Amidst the craziness of motherhood, Rachel gives practical tips on how mothers can challenge themselves to think deeply, to be moved intellectually, to ask questions and keep looking for answers.

    47 min

  8. 09/22/2021

    Unplanned Pregnancy with Alexa Hyman

    Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy?  What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected?  Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her.  She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and hopeful, tips for working moms and single moms, and how to support those who are navigating motherhood alone.

    40 min
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There's no way to be a perfect mom, but many ways to be a good one.™ Our conversations are judgment-free within the context of evidence-based research. Listen to authentic and positive conversions to get the best practical tips to help you live to your full potential as a mom. If you are looking for a meaningful motherhood community and ready to thrive, not just survive, you are in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Mothergood
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mothergood
  • Show Website
    Mothergood®