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In today's episode, our guest Samantha Gollup and I discuss the importance of improving our relationship with food and our bodies, especially as parents. We talk about diet culture and generational trauma on our attitudes towards food and body image, not to mention the need for autonomy and self-regulation when it comes to eating and the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for our children.

In this episode you'll hear:
-The importance of creating a positive food environment
-Allowing children to have autonomy in their food choices
-Focusing on functionality rather than appearance
-Challenges of parents not agreeing on feeding strategies
-The impact of diet and beauty culture on parenting

Hit play for an important conversation about the need for education, open communication, and acceptance of children's individuality and genetic predispositions!

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In today's episode, we welcome Brooke Shapiro, the owner of Sprinkles Parents. Brooke shares her personal journey as a mom and her experience working in the parenting space, and the challenges she faced in the workplace, including being laid off twice after returning from maternity leave. This led her to start Sprinkles Parents, a community and resource hub for parents where she provides various resources and support for parents, including online courses, playgroups, and a network of trusted service providers.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The challenges faced by working moms, including discrimination and lack of support in the workplace
• The importance of creating resources and support systems for parents
• The value of moms supporting each other and sharing resources
• The need for flexible and understanding workplaces for parents There is a growing recognition of the need to provide better support and understanding for parents, particularly mothers, who often bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities.
• Addressing the physical and emotional challenges of motherhood, such as postpartum care and the mental load, is crucial for the well-being of mothers and families.
• Partners and family members need to be educated and aware of the challenges faced by mothers in order to provide effective support.
• Societal expectations and gender roles play a significant role in shaping caregiving dynamics and need to be reexamined.

And so much more! Hit play to hear this important conversation!

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In this episode, we chat with our guest Jill Sutton, a mom and host of the Living Her Legacy Podcast. We dive into the complexities of balancing motherhood with career aspirations, the pressures of perfect motherhood, and the importance of finding personal fulfillment. Jill shares her journey from being a physical therapist to a podcaster, discussing the personal growth and challenges faced along the way. We also touch on the significance of community, self-care, and adjusting expectations in motherhood.

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In today's episode, we welcome our guest Allie McQuaid, a mom, therapist, and business owner. We chat about the pervasive guilt and pressure to be perfect that many moms experience, and how modern mothers increasingly balance professional work inside or outside the home. Allie also shares her journey of opening a private practice in Maryland, where she works with moms from a 'treehouse' office space (it is SO amazing!!) aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment. Societal expectations, the impact of screen time on children, and the need for more supportive mental health resources and community for mothers are all topics in toady's episode and trust - you don't want to miss this one!

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In this episode, we chat with Mary Wiegand, founder and CEO of Boone, a consulting agency specializing in demand forecasting and inventory management for product-based businesses. Mary shares her journey from a decade-long corporate career in retail to establishing Boone and discusses how she balances being a mother to six children with running a successful business. She talks about the importance of involving her children in the family's daily schedule, finding community, and maintaining confidence in oneself. And of course, Mary also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and insights into how her company, Boone, supports smaller brands with a human-focused, fractional approach.

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In today's episode, we chat with Justine Carino, a licensed mental health counselor from New York, specializing in anxiety disorders, couples therapy, and family therapy. Justine shares her journey into the mental health field, her experience of becoming a mother, and how it shaped her career focus towards maternal mental health. We talk about the impact of the pandemic on working mothers, the importance of seeking help, establishing boundaries, and navigating the pressures of modern parenting, the generational differences in parenting, the challenges of balancing professional and personal lives, plus the societal pressures on mothers today. Hit play for this important conversation!

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In today's episode, we welcome Erin Spar, a feminist mom therapist and the host of the Feminist Mom Podcast. We chat all about the individualistic approach to parenting, the societal pressure on mothers to be perfect and self-regulated without sufficient support, and the importance of cultural and systemic change to alleviate the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers.

We also dig into the significance of self-compassion, societal pressures, the impact of the pandemic on mental health and motherhood, and the need for systemic changes benefiting parenting and mental health support.

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In today's episode, our guest Jess Weisz and I chat about the concept of exceptionalism and the immense pressure it creates, particularly for mothers striving to balance career, caregiving, and self-care. We talk about the unrealistic corporate culture demands, the systemic challenges mothers face, and the impact of society's lack of trust and support systems.

Topics also covered:
-Exploitation of causes by corporations and the prioritization of space exploration over fundamental human needs
-Self-worth and the fallacy of exceptionalism
-The value of one's inherent achievements

Listen in as we envision a future where caregiving is valued equitably in society.

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