28 episodes
The Bloom After Baby Podcast Dr Jen Jordan, MD & Rachel Daggett, LMFT
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5.0 • 22 Ratings
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Hi! Jen here! I'm a Family Medicine Doctor, maternal health specialist, and mom of 2! My mission is to bring you all the essential information from the top experts in maternal mental health, insights and experiences from other moms who've been through it, and conversations with the leading voices that are pushing for change in how we view the journey to motherhood and beyond.
This is your best mom podcast resource for:
* Mood changes in pregnancy in postpartum - what to expect and red flats to look out for
* Hormone changes in pregnancy and postpartum and how these shifts relate to mood and mental health
* Matrescence - the wholly-transformative process of becoming a mother
* Relationship changes and family dynamics in early parenthood - the invisible mental load, resentment, the roommate stage
* Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders - signs and symptoms, risk factors treatment options
* And much more!
So follow along! I'm here to bring you and your family the support you truly need in the all-encompassing transformation to motherhood.
Pregnancy tips Postpartum wellness Prenatal care New motherhood Postpartum recovery Maternal health Pregnancy journey Expectant mothers Postpartum support Motherhood experience Parenting advice Family dynamics Parenting tips Raising children Family well-being Parenting challenges Family relationships Parenting insights Mental health for mothers Emotional well-being Coping with motherhood Maternal mental health Self-care for moms Stress management Emotional resilience Conversations with experts Interviews with mothers Real-life parenting stories Expert advice for moms Support for new mothers Insights on motherhood Informative parenting discussions Empowering mothers Couples therapy Psychotherapy Breastfeeding tips Sleep during pregnancy Postpartum nutrition Marriage and Family Marriage after baby Balancing work and motherhood Pregnancy self-care Healthy pregnancy habits Relationships
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Leveraging Habit Formation to Reduce the Mental Load , Promote Calm, & Create More Peace in Your Home
The mental load of motherhood can lead to constant decision fatigue and a never-ending mental to-do list. One incredibly helpful strategy to combat this mental gymnastics is to harness the brain power of habit formation! Habits are also beneficial for our little ones, helping to promote security and confidence and reduce overstimulaiton.
In this episode, Jen will discuss:
- how habits can create lasting routines...
- how habits help reduce the mental load of motherhood...
- how habits can help create more peace and calm mentally, both for you and your little ones...
References:
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6378489/#bibr5-1559827618818044
The Ultimate Guide for Helping Your Kids Create A Habit https://afineparent.com/habits/how-to-create-a-habit.html
Sponsors:
Needed | Get 20% off your first purchase. Just use the code Bloomafterbaby at checkout
Follow along with Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
This podcast does not contain medical advice and is for entertainment purposes only.
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nervous system regulation; habit, stress and anxiety; elevated cortisol; holistic approaches; root causes of stress; postpartum; overwhelm; how to regulate your nervous system; how to lower your cortisol; habit formation; lasting routines; reduce mental load; motherhood; peace and calm; mental health; peaceful home; brain space -
Debunking Pop Wellness Trends: Nervous System Regulation, Elevated Cortisol And Bogus Supplements
It has to be said though. It's getting out of hand! Moms who are in thralls of postpartum and the chaos of overwhelm are scrolling searching for real advice… social media has been such a valuable way for more experts to reach more people, but there are a lot of others misusing it and looking to sell *garbage*
In this episode of the Bloom After Baby podcast, Jen delves into the misconceptions surrounding nervous system regulation and its correlation with stress and anxiety. She addresses the misleading information prevalent in the wellness industry and emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of stress rather than relying on quick fixes. Join Jen as she navigates through the complexities of nervous system dysregulation and offers insights on holistic approaches to managing stress and anxiety.
A few of my favorite resources for learning about reducing anxiety, learning how to recognize signs of stress and anxiety in your body and environment, and tools for building resilience:
1. The Anatomy of Anxiety by @ellenvoramd [https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/]
2. Real Self-Care by @poojalakshmin [https://www.instagram.com/poojalakshmin/]
3. Nurtured Revolution by @nurture_neuroscience_parenting [https://www.instagram.com/nurture_neuroscience_parenting/] (and her interview on @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/] pod Ep 20)
4. Rattled by @drnikkipensak [https://www.instagram.com/drnikkipensak/] (coming on the pod very soon!!!)
Sponsors:
Needed | Get 20% off your first purchase. Just use the code Bloomafterbaby at checkout
Follow along with Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
This podcast does not contain medical advice and is for entertainment purposes only.
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nervous system regulation; stress and anxiety; misconceptions; elevated cortisol; holistic approaches; root causes of stress; postpartum; overwhelm; how to regulate your nervous system; how to lower your cortisol -
27: A Quick BAB Update from Rachel!
On gratitude, friendship, & hard conversations.
Plus, why we all need to be here.
Keep in touch with Rachel + learn more about her California-based group therapy practice and how you can work with her at www.racheldaggettlmft.com [https://racheldaggettlmft.com/]or on instagram @rachelscouch [https://www.instagram.com/rachelscouch/]
Stick around with Dr. Jen at Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
*Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional.
New Mom Motherhood California Law Maternal Mental Health Postpartum Mental Health Pregnancy Pregnant Therapist Doctor -
25: Demistifying Your Maternity Leave Rights, with Parental Leave Expert Akiko Thayer, Certified Leave Management Specialist
One of the most distressing parts of new motherhood can be feeling forced to go back to work before you're ready.
Figuring out who is going to care for your newborn baby, how and where to pump at work, trying to function while in the throes of sleep deprivation and a rattling identity shift, and managing your own postpartum physical and mental health are all extremely overwhelming, and quite frankly, unrealistic.
That's why we wanted to talk to Akiko Thayer, a Parental Leave Expert and Certified Leave Management Specialist. Akiko is going to help you demystify your disability and parental leave rights, so you don't have to guess, shortchange yourself on your bonding and recovery time, or spend hours doing the research and jumping through hoops alone.
In this episode you'll learn:
* That you have more rights and options for parental leave (paid and unpaid) than you may think
* How to navigate parental and disability leave
* How to advocate for yourself to your employer or medical provider
Helpful Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Legal Aid Society [https://www.lassd.org/] (search for a chapter in your local county)
CA Gov Paid Family Leave Info [https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/paid-family-leave/]
Perinatal Specialized Providers [https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/]
Akiko is based in Newport Beach, California, and helps new parents as well as employers across the US, to navigate these tricky waters and get the most of the benefits we are entitled to.
You can connect or work with Akiko through her website www.maternityleave411.com [https://www.maternityleave411.com/] or her instagram @maternityleave411 [https://www.instagram.com/maternityleave411/?hl=en]
You can learn more about Rachel's California-based group therapy practice and how you can work with her at www.racheldaggettlmft.com [https://racheldaggettlmft.com/]or on instagram @rachelscouch [https://www.instagram.com/rachelscouch/]
Follow along with Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
*Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional.
New Mom Motherhood California Law Maternal Mental Health Postpartum Mental Health Pregnancy Pregnant -
Ep 24: Finding Balance in the Division of Domestic Labor with Zach Watson
This week on the @bloomafterbaby podcast we're talking about the gender-based division of labor at home with Zach Watson. Zach is the creator of the wildly popular social media account @realzachthinkshare where he talks about things like invisible labor, the mental and emotional load, decision fatigue and equitable partnering, sharing annecdotes and examples that help make these concepts totally relatable.
In this episode we'll discuss:
* Exploring invisible labor and mental/emotional load in relation to mental health
* Examining tasks defaulting to moms, like child care, family scheduling, and home organization
* Discussing how these tasks accumulate and lead to overwhelm
* Highlighting the emotional toll of certain tasks, particularly child care
* Unpacking gender norms and standards contributing to the unequal distribution of invisible labor
* Offering solutions for achieving balance in relationships
How to Connect with Zach:
Instagram @realzachthinkshare [https://www.instagram.com/realzachthinkshare/]
TikTok @zachthinkshare [https://www.tiktok.com/@zachthinkshare?lang=en]
Coaching consult call [https://recoveringmanchild.com/links]
Resources mentioned:
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Sponsors:
Needed | Get 20% off your first purchase. Just use the code Bloomafterbaby at checkout
Follow along with Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
This podcast does not contain medical advice and is for entertainment purposes only. -
23: How to Parent Yourself First, with Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT
Founder of Conscious Mommy, Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT, joins us today, speaking with pure passion about what it means to parent with consciousness, and what it means to "Parent Yourself First" ----- her new book releasing SOON!
You can connect with Bryana on instagram @consciousmommy [https://www.instagram.com/consciousmommy/?hl=en]and her website www.consciousmommy.com [https://www.consciousmommy.com/], where she hosts an online community of new parents striving to be the calm, confident, and connected parents they want to be.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
* What it means to parent yourself first
* The 3 Cs of effective discipline that she teaches to the families she works with
You can learn more about Rachel's California-based group therapy practice and how you can work with her at www.racheldaggettlmft.com [https://racheldaggettlmft.com/]or on instagram @rachelscouch [https://www.instagram.com/rachelscouch/]
Follow along with Bloom After Baby for all things maternal mental health: Instagram @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] and website bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]
** Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy this Podcast! Thank you so much! 🥰 **
*Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional.
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Finding Balance in the Division of Domestic Labor -Zack Watson
I wish Zack’s information and insights had been available to me during my pre adoption preparation days and my later pregnancies (over 40 years ago!). Lamaze, Parenting Classes, La Leche support groups…. All so helpful, but none of these addressed the issues surrounding mental load and the inequalities prevalent in the division of domestic labor. This type of awareness training should be included in all prenatal education programs, maybe even in those mandatory high school family living classes. Pre natal and post partum days in our household would likely have been less drama-filled, for sure, if we had known the work of Zack Watson! Thanks, BAB, for an episode easy to understand, devoid of the psychobabble that often dominates important discussions about mental health . For what it’s worth, I think you have reached your target audience, though I am certainly many years past that demographic!
Finally feeling understood
I just listened to the episodes on mom rage and feel so relieved to know that I am not alone and not crazy. I couldn’t understand what was happening and even my therapist was not hearing me when I tried to get help, I felt very isolated and ashamed of my behavior. Very grateful for this podcast as a resource for all things parenthood and postpartum.
Parenting Bible
This podcast is the Bible for ALL new parents, in navigating this crazy wild journey that we call parenting.
Rachel and Dr. Jen are both incredibly intelligent, well spoken and empathetic to the needs and feelings of all moms & dads - new and old. Their platform on Instagram, and this podcast addresses the needs that so many new moms and dads do not have met, and they provide resources to help them get the care they need. I am so glad I found their channel. They are vulnerable in having hard conversations around parenting and marriage with their own personal struggles - and are not afraid to “go there” when addressing their struggles with mental and physical health. It’s the only podcast I know that addresses the scientific reasoning for WHY we as parents feel what we do, while providing therapeutic practices to deal with those reasonings. I recommend starting from the beginning to get an introduction for each host. I especially love the episodes where they have conversations with their husbands on what they wish they had known before becoming fathers. Thank you Dr. Jen and Rachel for creating such a wonderful place for parents to tune in weekly!