20 episodes

Having a new baby in the family can be an exciting time for everyone! However, many women are struggling with navigating postpartum boundaries, difficult family dynamics, and feeling pressure for things they might not be ready for quite yet. This podcast was made to dive deep into these issues, and to validate new mom's feelings. Join me as we change the culture around postpartum!

Babies and Boundaries Babies and Boundaries with Maddie

    • Kids & Family

Having a new baby in the family can be an exciting time for everyone! However, many women are struggling with navigating postpartum boundaries, difficult family dynamics, and feeling pressure for things they might not be ready for quite yet. This podcast was made to dive deep into these issues, and to validate new mom's feelings. Join me as we change the culture around postpartum!

    Setting boundaries for labor and postpartum with Emily, Birth Doula

    Setting boundaries for labor and postpartum with Emily, Birth Doula

    Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum!



    00:00 intro/Emily’s story

    02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum

    05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth

    08:29 boundaries during labor

    12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth

    25:02 outro/Emily’s info



    Emily's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/birthdoulaemily/?igsh=MTFiYW9hcmt5MDNlaA%3D%3D



    Emily's website:

    https://emilyhauptman.com/

    • 26 min
    Protecting our children against s*xual abuse with Mel Watson, CSA survivor and former prison officer

    Protecting our children against s*xual abuse with Mel Watson, CSA survivor and former prison officer

    Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused.



    Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more!



    00:00 intro/Mel’s story

    02:51 how child predators are treated in prison

    05:20 do predators deserve a second chance

    06:23 what is grooming

    09:10 forced affection from family members

    10:56 sleepovers

    13:17 early exposure to p*rnography 

    15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it

    18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse

    24:27 being a “helicopter parent”



    Follow Mel on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/melwatsonofficial/



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    • 26 min
    Navigating going low/no contact with your parents or in-laws

    Navigating going low/no contact with your parents or in-laws

    Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today!

    00:00 intro
    02:30 how do you know it’s time
    05:40 what if your partner is not on board
    10:13 how to go about the conversation
    11:34 dealing with the aftermath
    13:24 outro and announcement

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    • 14 min
    Do women keep their kids away from their in-laws?

    Do women keep their kids away from their in-laws?

    Article info:
    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/well/family/the-maternal-grandparent-advantage.html

    00:00 Intro
    01:52 in-laws tread lightly?
    02:39 the maternal grandparent advantage
    06:49 is the DIL the gatekeeper of the kids?
    08:27 DIL keeping new baby away
    11:20 sons “have to be loyal to their wives”
    12:50 grandparents providing routine “care”
    14:27 outro

    Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide:
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    • 15 min
    MIL thinks my baby is a toy, my mom wants to spank my child, and MORE! Ask Maddie

    MIL thinks my baby is a toy, my mom wants to spank my child, and MORE! Ask Maddie

    If you have an advice request, please email askmaddie@outlook.com! I do these episodes once a month :)

    Story timestamps:
    00:55 MIL thinks my baby is a toy
    06:30 my mom wants to spank my toddler
    12:43 pregnant and my mom won’t respect my boundaries

    Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide:
    https://stan.store/organicallymaddie

    Join my support group:
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    20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare:
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    10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper:
    https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

    • 20 min
    Struggling with your parents or in-laws after your baby is born? Here's why.

    Struggling with your parents or in-laws after your baby is born? Here's why.

    Many new moms are struggling with their parents and in-laws after their baby is born. Here are my theories why.
    Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide:
    https://stan.store/organicallymaddie

    Join my support group:
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    20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare:
    https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie

    10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper:
    https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

    • 15 min

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