BLUEY! The beloved Heeler Family has touched the hearts and homes of children and adults around the world. But have you ever wondered what a therapist or parenting expert's take might be on the show and your favorite episodes? Have you ever wanted to really bring home the themes/lessons of the episode with your child or thought to yourself in a tricky parenting moment, "What would Chili or Bandit do?"

We've got you covered! I invited fellow therapist and Bluey superfan Tessa Ritchie, LCSW to help me breakdown two of our favorite Bluey episodes: Bad Mood (Season 2) and Perfect (Season 3).

You're going to want to take notes on the parenting strategies and connecting conversation starters shared in this episode, but no need to because we did it for you with the free Bluey Breakdown pdf you can download here or by visiting https://courses.drcassidymft.com/blueyguide!

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In this episode I invite you to tune into my conversation with Emily Oster, professor of Economics, parenting data expert and NYT Bestselling Author. We dive deep into her latest release, "Unexpected," where she explores the often murky waters of pregnancy complications.

Together we explore:

*Understanding Pregnancy Complications: Emily shares some fascinating insights from "Unexpected," her newest book. We talk about the common threads among pregnancy complications and why it's crucial to understand why things happen during pregnancy. Hint: it's not always as straightforward as we'd like it to be.

*Dealing with Medical Gaslighting: Ever heard of medical gaslighting? It's a real thing, and it can leave you feeling dismissed and invalidated by healthcare providers. Emily and I dive into this topic and discuss the importance of feeling supported by your medical provider.

Guest Information:

• Emily Oster: You can connect with her on parentdata.org and Instagram @ProfEmilyOster.
• Preorder "Unexpected" by Emily Oster and Nathan Fox, MD here!

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In this episode I invited Erica Djossa, Canadian based psychotherapist, founder of Momwell, and author of the book Releasing the Motherload: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More, back on to the podcast!

Together we discuss:

• An introduction to intensive mothering: unpacking societal expectations and the weight of invisible burdens in motherhood.

• The role of comparison and social media in exacerbating feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.

• Strategies for releasing control and redistributing responsibilities to alleviate burnout and foster personal growth.

• Embracing values over perfectionism: practical steps for identifying core values and aligning actions with your most aligned beliefs.

• Recognizing the potential for growth and transformation when we embrace discomfort.

• Creating space for self-care within motherhood: the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing mental well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

• Releasing the Motherload book: pre-order at www.ericadjossa.com

• The Invisible Load of Postpartum episode 48

• Find Erica on Instagram @momwell

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Enjoy this podcast? You'll also love Justine Carino's podcast "Thoughts from the Couch" learn more at www.carinocounseling.com/podcast