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PUSHINGitFear and Trust in Birth: It doesn't have to be one or the otherYou didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to banish all fear in regard to birth. 2019-12-1643 minPUSHINGitWhat Your Friends or the Movies Didn't Tell You About BirthJen & Alise are back to being your friends again and giving you all the information you need to know to give birth. You can’t will your cervix into a juicy pear or into a dilated cervix and they will tell you why. This week they are giving you tons of information on how to navigate labor and how to remember how amazing you are no matter how you give birth. Figure out what birth options are the right options for you and how to own your badassary with birth.2019-12-0955 minPUSHINGitTips and Tricks for the HolidaysHow to survive the holidays while pregnantFind comfortable clothes for holiday parties. - can rewear in labor!Fun mocktails (especially if you aren’t sharing your pregnancy yet)https://coleycooks.com/cran-clem/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/152066924904030011/feedback/?invite_code=93125df76bc445d0bfe9291eecfef857&sender_id=2880898448Comfortable shoesCall it an early nightPick and choose your eventsSkip soft cheeses and deli meats especially when eating outHave some great excuses on hand for getting out of events you want to missRudolph ate my car keysJust waiting on UPSI have a date with my fuzzy blanketI’m currently dreaming of a...2019-12-0243 minPUSHINGitTalking Breastfeeding with GoldilactsIn a world full of "Breast is Best" we are constantly surrounded by stories of breastfeeding struggles and challenges. Candice of Goldilacts joins Jen and Alise this week to bring balance and inspiration to those feeling defeated before even starting. She's full of great ideas on ways to prepare before baby arrives and on ways to navigate breastfeeding through the ups and downs. Be sure to listen in and to check out Goldilacts at www.goldilacts.com.2019-11-1850 minPUSHINGitI'm at the Hospital, now what?This week we're talking about:That car ride could be pretty challenging. If it’s not, you’re probably going to soonDrop and roll or park and waddle? We're discussing the benefits of walking together into the hospital or dropping the laboring person at the front door and parking the car.If you brought a weekend worth of luggage, leave some of it in the car and come back later. You can strategically pack a bag with snacks, water bottle, clothes for birth, comfort items. Leave carseat and baby stuff in the carTriage: most hospitals have one. What does...2019-11-1141 minPUSHINGitMini Van Mini #6Make new friends but keep the old2019-11-0711 minPUSHINGitUnapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations.Unapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations.2019-11-0712 minPUSHINGitHaving ANOTHER Baby!Wondering how you’ll ever survive adding a second? This week Jen and Alise are covering everything from common worries to life hacks to get you through. We’ve packed this episode full of confidence building and tried and true tips to help you not just survive, but thrive when your second (or third, or fourth...) arrives.2019-11-0451 minPUSHINGitMini Van Mini #5: Sex During PregnancyWe are talking about sex in pregnancy in the minivan today. We promise to not get too graphic but enough to make us blush.2019-10-3111 minPUSHINGitThe Moment After BirthOn television, the baby comes up to mom, the soft sounds of the harp comes from the background and mom expresses how her life is now complete. This week Jen and Alise discuss what those moments after birth really look like. Sometimes they are filled with tears, sometimes with exhaustion, laughter or a mix of many emotions. Like all things birth, it rarely looks like television. They are normalizing the variety of feelings and experiences you might have after birth and explaining what to expect around you. 2019-10-2843 minPUSHINGitMini Van Mini #4: The First TrimesterThis week we are discussing the secret trimester. The first trimester might be a little secret that you are keeping to yourself or sharing with only a few people. It may be a time of exhaustion or nausea. We are covering all of the possibilities and some of our own experiences. Don't miss Jen's not-so-pregnant brain moment. Don't miss this week's minivan mini as we take a drive and give you all of our thoughts.2019-10-2410 minPUSHINGitBaby Brains, Development, and Toys!Jessica, of Lovevery is our guest this week and talking about baby development. We are covering everything from what toys are helpful in the early days and months, to the importance of playing with pots and pans. We love her judgment-free approach to parenting and choosing what works for you. You'll be sure to love the way she takes the pressure off of feeling like there's only one way to help your baby's brain develop.Check out Jessica and Lovevery at lovevery.com or follow on Instagram.2019-10-2149 minPUSHINGitMinivan Mini #3No show notes, but great content!2019-10-1712 minPUSHINGitHow to Support Your Partner: The One Growing the BabyIt’s okay to listen too but this week we are talking to the sweetie in your life. Sometimes it’s hard to know what’s helpful and how to prepare. We’ve got a solid list of things that will make your honey feel more prepared to support you and support themselves physically and emotionally through this big processes. Want to take this to a whole new level, listen in separately and then discuss your plans for supporting each other at your favorite ice cream shop.2019-10-1436 minPUSHINGitMinivan Mini: Episode 2Jen’s got issues with “natural” birth.2019-10-1012 minPUSHINGitHilariously Infertile with Karen JefferiesKaren is a teacher by day and finding the funny in infertility by night. This week she tells Jen and Alise how she finds humor where so many find heartbreak, as well as wisdom for getting through the journey. Everyone will certainly relate to awkward stories of doctor's visits but what happens when Karen finds out that her husband's sperm are about to get a spa day? Through humor and honesty, Karen tells us what it's like to be pregnant after infertility and even postpartum. You will not want to miss this fantastic guest this week!2019-10-0758 minPUSHINGitMinivan Mini: episode 1We're trying something out- musing about life.... from the minivan. Unscripted, unedited, just as we are!2019-10-0310 minPUSHINGitNot JUST Another Pregnancy To-Do ListPick your birth team. Seriously, not the team your mother in law wants. The one you want! Do you want a doula? Get one. Finalize your provider (Midwife or OB). It’s not too late to switch if you feel like it's not the best fit (until the final weeks). You don’t owe it to your provider to see birth through with them.Choose self-care. Practice napping. Go to bed early. Surrender to the sleepies. It's hard work growing a human.Figure out how you are a badass! Glowing vagina not necessary. Are you birthing differently than friends or famil...2019-09-3047 minPUSHINGitAll The FeelsWe know that you can always count on your girlfriends for a good cry. So here we are this week, ready to shed a few tears, complain a little, swear a lot and commiserate about how rough it is to create human life. We can also promise you a few good laughs and to change your grocery shopping experiences for life.Whether it's the cramping and nausea of the first trimester or the waddle and maternity clothes that no longer fit of the third, we've been there. Maybe you're looking for tips to get through those challenging...2019-09-2346 minPUSHINGitThings Your Friends Didn't Tell You About PregnancyWhen it comes to hearing the juicy details, we can rely on our friends for a lot of things, but the truth about pregnancy isn’t one of them. Sure, your friends told you about swollen ankles and morning sickness but they probably never told you about finding foods that really worked with morning sickness. You know, the foods that taste the same coming up as they do going down. Body changes, pregnancy clothes, pregnancy sex? Don't worry, Jen & Alise have your back. This week, find out the honest truth about all the things your closest friends should have to...2019-09-1645 minPUSHINGitFinding Your Power In LaborYou've got the power! In fact, it's been there all along my dear, and we will help you find it. Maybe you need a cape, some red lipstick or a really solid birth plan. No matter what calls to you or what type of birth you want, you can always find your power. Jen and Alise offer useful tips for finding your power and helping you prepare for feeling powerful in labor, way before labor ever begins. It's never to earl to begin. From educating yourself to preparing yourself, you will find several ways that speak to y...2019-09-0958 minPUSHINGitBirth Porn... So good we brought it back!The "birth" version of porn is only showing the world large breasts with large nipples and “perfect” bodies. This is a realistic view but only a snapshot. This isn’t a big picture view. This is another form of mom guilt. How do you live in the moment and stay authentic to who you are and what you want?This doesn’t only apply to birth. This also applies to pregnancy. In early pregnancy when you are feeling sluggish and it feels hard to get out of bed, t can be so hard to see #nurserygoa...2019-09-0344 minPUSHINGitWhoa, Did That Just Come Out Of Me?Alise and Jen are soaking up the final weeks of summer here in Seattle so we are revisiting their favorite past episodes. 10 things that will come out of your body during labor and birth that will make you say, "whoa, did that just come out of me". Birth, like parenthood, can be messy. Don't get caught by surprise. Everyone knows there's a little blood sweat and tears in birth but what about all the other things that come out of your body? And it's not all lists, Jen and Alise have a messy parenthood story contest between themselves. Alise's kid...2019-08-2645 minPUSHINGitPostpartum Rules To Live ByThe words "bounce back" are like nails down a chalkboard to Jen and Alise. It took a lot of time, restless legs, pickles and ice cream and big changes to grow a baby. You can't expect to bounce back to where you started overnight. You're best shot at healing is front loading your rest and recovery with laying low with Alise's rule of 3. If taking it easy makes you panic, don't worry Jen has your hall pass.Don't miss out on Jen giving Alise some rules as well. Alise isn't recovering from giving birth but she might...2019-08-1928 minPUSHINGitLabor Pain: Caution, This Might HurtWe all have that friend who has a cousin who had a pain-free birth and the baby just "fell out". But is that how it really works? Why does it have to hurt? Jen and Alise have the answers this week. They are discussing the variations in pain and your options for managing pain. They are talking about how labor pain is different from any other pain that you have ever experienced. This means that you get to learn new ways to get through it and what you thought you knew about your pain tolerance might not be true. 2019-08-1246 minPUSHINGitChoosing what matters to YOU in birth.What other people give a f*ck about doesn’t matter! Your birth doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s birth. Hear about Alise’s mind altering experience - She felt equal amounts of internal pressure to look a certain way. You may not feel connected to your body all through birth, you can rock your birth even if you’ve never done a squat in your life! You don’t need to want or feel called to a “natural” birth, a medicated birth, you can feel afraid of birth and still have an amazing birth. In fact, i...2019-08-0553 minPUSHINGitSpecial Guest: The UterusAlise sits down for a very important interview with a cranky uterus. If you think your job is hard, wait until you hear what she's expected to do- grow, share space with several neighbors, contract at appropriate times, behave, shrink... The expectations are high! This week, Jen is out and Alise spends some quality time with a very special guest so we can all learn how to better give our own uteruses some hard earned r-e-s-p-e-c-t! She's offering up real tips on how to give her rest and hydration, what her favorite food and drinks are and how to...2019-07-2941 minPUSHINGitWhat YOU need during pregnancy ('cause there's plenty of marketing for your baby)Get a water bottle! Save the earth and save your uterus from non-progressing contractions in the 3rd trimester!You need some thick skin otherwise known as resilience.- folks are gonna have opinions but actually they may just wanna engage. Compassion.... Self-compassion. Your lifestyle is gonna be altered and rather than viewing it as "I should be able to do this", how do you give yourself compassion for this stage of life.Snacks everywhere! Keep the energy up and nausea awayNaps! There's research to back it up..... Jen can't remember where she read this but it's out there.Research Skills. You...2019-07-2233 minPUSHINGitSummer Survival GuideAhh, the sounds of summer. The clink of the ice in the endless glasses of water that you're drinking,2019-07-1537 minPUSHINGitOur Parenting ConfessionsWarning: No children were permanently harmed in the making of this episode. No harm was done but Jen and Alise have been part of some poison control calls, fire pit vomit, bumps to the head, water to the face and a whole lot of tears for all. In spite of it all, they are here and mostly okay with sharing their parenting confessions. Find out how these moms managed to navigate the silly, scary and tricky moments of parenthood.2019-07-0841 minPUSHINGitHow To Birth Like A BadassAlise got a not so mysterious text telling her how brilliant her idea was. For that moment, she felt amazing, heard, supported and down right badass. That's when she realized that every birthing person needs to have all of these things in birth to. So this week, Jen and Alise to the recipe for becoming a badass and are ready to tell you how to apply it to your birth. Being a badass isn't always about being tough and looking strong. It's often feeling like your people have your back and you you've got what you need. Don't miss t...2019-07-0146 min
SoulsortsThe Soulsorts Sunday Soul Collection on Starpoint RadioThe Soulsorts Sunday Soul Collection on Starpoint RadioInitially broadcast Sunday 30th JuneJazzotheque feat. Phil Perry – Show Me Love (Album: Don't You Know That) 2014Blackkurrent – Today (Album: Urban Soul) 2012Nickie Conley – Get Away (Single) 2015Lorraine Clarke-McGhie – Do You Know? (EP: LCM) 2015Wincey – The Word (Album: God's Freqwincey) 2015Kenny Smith feat. Blanche Mcallister Dykes – Faith (Album: Transformation) 2017Kristan Omor – A Song For You (EP: From Then) 2017Zanyé – Back In Love (Album: My Story Today) 2012Maya Williams – I'm Done With Love (Album: The Wa...2019-07-011h 57PUSHINGitInduction: Get.Out. Baby!Jen and Alise have you covered if you're in need of a baby eviction, aka induction. If only babies would just do what we told them! We are covering everything from what to pack to what to ask your provider when the topic comes up. This week, pull out your pad of paper and take some notes. You may need these tips! Jen and Alise don't have the magic trick to make labor instantly start but they sure have loads of tips to help you have a better experience during an induction.2019-06-1748 minPUSHINGitA Postpartum Journey with Aly ThayerThis week's powerful episode features our guest, Aly Thayer. Aly shares her powerful story of how she suffered from postpartum depression after her daughter was born. In her interview, Aly openly shares about the struggles she faced and ultimately overcame. Her experience was the root of her website, www.ppdjourney.com. The website features personal stories for women who are also experience similar challenges postpartum. With such a wide variety of stories, each person looking for support is sure to relate and identify with a story on the site. Aly is putting the spotlight on postpartum mood disorders and...2019-06-1148 minPUSHINGitSelf Care: It's Time To Show Yourself Some LoveJen is feeling extra sleepy this week and it looks like she forgot to care for herself. Learn to no t put yourself last on the list of people to care for. We know that not everyday can be a spa day. Learn new ways to learn self care, from tea on porch or going to bed early, we've got ideas to fit every budget, every schedule and every need. Get great ideas, like making a list of your go-to self care ideas so that you never forget yourself. You deserve this!Check out these resources!2019-06-0336 minPUSHINGitWeird and Amazing BabiesSometimes the things that makes babies so amazing are also the things that makes babies so weird. Alise and Jen have a list of the top 10 weirdest baby features. Everything from, how they get their cone heads to how the figure out how to nurse, is on the list. You're sure to be amazed and a little weirded out too. Don't miss helpful tip too. You'll learn how to avoid fighting with the evil meconium and how to feel reassured as your baby's hands and feet begin to get oxygenated blood. Who knew babies could be so weird!2019-05-2739 minPUSHINGitGetting Real with Jamie Otis.Jamie Otis is more than a celebrity that lives a life we all want to live. She's a real life, kick-ass woman who we should all want to have as our BFF. She's on a mission to normalize the conversation around life after baby, searching for balance, fertility and even opening up about hemorrhoids. This week, find out how meeting her newborn was similar to meeting her husband on "Married At First Sight", how Jamie strives to juggle all of her roles, seeks balance, as well as some great postpartum tips. 2019-05-2051 minPUSHINGitPacking a Hospital Bag: Kitchen sink needed?Jen is certain that it okay to be a minimalist and offers up her list of the bare essentials for your hospital bag. Alise prefers to always pack as though she's going to travel internationally for a few weeks. After all, you never know when you're going to need twinkle lights, an essential oil diffuser, a second set of pajamas, a board game and a cozy pillow and blanket from home. There are a few things the two can agree on this week. Get your pen and paper ready, or better yet, grab your bag. They have a great...2019-05-1446 minPUSHINGitModesty RevealedAlise and Jen are breaking birth modesty down into three tiers, or rather, three clubs. 3 tiers of modestyStaying dressed and with a lap coverStaying dressed but not giving a damn once we start pushingThe naked stage of labor begins in early laborEveryone has their own comfort zone when it comes to modesty but labor and parenthood is a time when your comfort with baring all to the world, or at least a room full of medical professionals becomes the norm. For some that feels fine and what’s to be exp...2019-05-0642 minPUSHINGitQuestions You Were Too Afraid To Ask In PregnancyHave you wanted to know if you were really going to poop in labor and how that would all go down? We bet you did but you never wanted to ask. That certainly isn't at the top of the list in your short prenatal visit. But back, far back in your mind, you might be wondering. Wonder no more our listeners! We are going to answer that question! We've got the answer to your most embarrassing questions, including questions like "can I have sex in the third trimester" and "someone told me to prep my nipples before breastfeeding". Don't...2019-04-2933 minPUSHINGitThe "Right" episode ('Cause Jen is human): 10 things NOT to do in LaborJen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime, drank caffeine after 3 pm, gave the side eye to annoying people who drive with attitude and decided to bring that rebellious streak to podcasting. Watch out, listeners! Jen and Alise are hoping you’ll join them in some serious rule breaking by just saying NO to 10 common mistakes in labor. It's okay, you can be rebellious too.2019-04-2239 minPUSHINGit10 Things NOT To Do In LaborJen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime, drank caffeine after 3pm, gave the side eye to annoying people who drive with attitude and decided to bring that rebellious streak to podcasting. Watch out listeners! Jen and Alise are hoping you’ll join them in some serious rule breaking by just saying NO to 10 common mistakes in labor. It's okay, you can e rebellious too.2019-04-2239 minPUSHINGitReal Facts About Real Food With Lily NicholsAt the first signs of pregnancy, many parents are quickly gathering the newest research on car seats, finding the best pediatricians and perfecting their birth plans. Few pause to ask if what we've told year after year about pregnancy nutrition is really the best. This week we have author Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols talking about taking the science and applying it to your real life. We know that not everyone has access to organic avocados or that the first trimester can be so rough. Lily brings tips and tricks to start changing your eating habits or to...2019-04-1557 minPUSHINGitYour Amazing Cervix - Magic School Bus Style!A quick anatomy lesson went haywire when Jen and Alise realized that most women don't have down their basic anatomy before they give birth. There are far too many women walking the streets believing that we pee out of the vagina. To stop that rumor here, the ladies do a simple and humorous anatomy lesson in the style of the Magic School Bus. What would it be like if Miss Frizzle took the kids up the vagina and bumped into a closed posterior cervix that was just waiting to prepare for labor? This week, we're not just talking basic...2019-04-0849 minPUSHINGitHow To Be A Kick Ass Birth Partner After The Baby ArrivesPartners, this episode is for you. We see you and we know your job is big here. It can be hard t find balance between your own sleep, recovery from your experience with the birth and meeting your needs. We know the your new role also means taking care of the birth mom, the baby and the household. This week are going to help you figure out how to juggle all of these things. We have useful tips on asking for help and for preparing ahead.2019-04-0142 minPUSHINGitHow To Be A Kick Ass Birth PartnerThe first rule of being a kick ass birth partner is, be yourself! Don’t try to be someone else. Show up as your yourself. No superhero capes! Just your best self. Compassion and empathy goes a long way. Just like she had no idea what this would feel like, you can’t imagine it either. Labor can feel a lot harder than it looks on the outside. You’ll be working hard too. Lunging together, holding her in a squat and the double hip squeeze is hard work. It’s okay to go to the bath...2019-03-2556 minPUSHINGitTV Birth: All Events Depicted In This Show Are Fictitious. Any Similarity Is Purely Coincidental Fast, loud, out of control and always an emergency. If you’ve left your knowledge of birth up to television and film, these are the things you’ll believe are true about birth. Real birth just doesn’t work for a sitcom or a rom-com. It’s long, uneventful often and typically doesn’t involve a whole lot of drama. There’s so much about television birth that leaves us uniformed about the realities of birth. Jen and Alise pick apart TV birth and discuss the hazards of relying on the messages we receive through tv and film. Find out other ways...2019-03-2040 minPUSHINGitFear and Trust in BirthYou didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to banish all fear in reagard to birth. 2019-03-1142 minPUSHINGitThat's Not What Friends Are ForWe think your BFF is just the best too. Alise might even agree that your that your BFF is better than most cupcakes. We want your BFF to be your BFF and your partner to be your partner at your birth and not have the pressure having to tell you to sit on the toilet so that baby can move down. Chances are, you'll have some not so kind language if that's suggested by some who isn't a professional. Doulas bring the knowledge of birth so that your team can focus on being there for you in the way t...2019-03-0445 minPUSHINGitWTF Just Happened To My Body: PostpartumThe "WTF just happened to my body" stage is your mom friends' best kept secret. It's the stuff nobody tells you about, celebrities don't seem to experience and everyone else has to go through after bringing a tiny person out o their body. This week's episode is the top 10 WTFs you can expect. From the itchy, swollen, falling (say what?!) vagina, to overnight boobs, Jen and Alise will tell you everything those pregnancy magazines and your girlfriends are too embarrassed to share. So, as you recover, healing from your tiny person, know that you are not alone and that w...2019-02-2544 minPUSHINGitIdentity: Becoming Mom and Losing yourselfBecoming a mom doesn't mean that you will live a lifetime of mom pants, unflattering nursing bras and only hang out in mommy and me groups. Today's episode is a remind that this is a time of shifting and change. Your body and identity is changing quickly and you maybe begin to wonder who you are. You may even begin to feel like the real you has gotten a bit lost in the shuffle. Jen and Alise offer some pro tips on how to sink into the change, even embrace it, knowing that you will find you again. The...2019-02-1849 minPUSHINGitWriting a Birth Plan: Planning for the UnplannableThis week we're talking all about BIrth Plans or as we like to affectionately call them... Birth Preferences or Birth Wish Lists.We know these are all just words used to define the same basic idea. But we're also aware that as we put lots of energy into an idea, it becomes more challenging to process a plan that doesn't go exactly as we'd imagined.So tune in to hear more about what to include, ideal length, important information to gather so you feel empowered in your decisions, The F word… Flexibility! as...2019-02-111h 02PUSHINGitMommy GuiltThere's no avoiding mommy guilt! It starts when we see the double pink lines and never ends. This week we are normalizing mom guilt and how every mom feels it. From our choices around work, food and how we raise our kids, mom guilt is all around us. How do we stop the guilt train and feel confident in our parenting choices?Jen and Alise have a good laugh at how far down the rabbit hole we can go with the feelings of guilt and even shame around parenting. They discuss their favorite, hilarious examples you may...2019-02-0538 minPUSHINGitNo Pregnant Body Shame Here!It’s the new year so of course there’s all kinds of attention put on New Year’s resolutions and a huge focus on dieting.. What does this look like for you in pregnancy? How does all this talk about diet and weight loss land when your pregnant and you’re using calories to grow a human being? This week we are discussing diet culture and how that plays a role in pregnancy, disordered eating, body image, expectations and loss of control.Pregnancy is tough on us Type A folks who always want to know, c...2019-01-2850 minPUSHINGitPregnant AFSo what does this AF term actually mean?!? Jen researches and gives you insight. We’ve done the work for you! Hint… it’s not a polite word. In fact the acronym should not be used in a Professional situation. 😊We’ll give you examples of what it’s like to be Pregnant AF. In fact it’s “discomfortable!”You’re in the final countdown. These are the last days, How do you survive when its hard to move, you have to pee all the time, there’s no room for food and you cramp every night?So P...2019-01-2138 minPUSHINGitPulling Your Sh*t Together: The Labor EditionSometimes it looks like getting your head in the game, or back in the game if you feel like you're loosing it a little. It's like being a boxer before a fight, sweat dripping, bouncing up and down, gloves knocking together as they anticipate getting through just one round. You may not know how the hell you got to this place in labor or how you'll get to the next but you pull your sh*t together and dig deep. Jen and Alise are talking all about those moments in labor when you need to find a st...2019-01-1444 minPUSHINGitAmanda's Birth StoryJen and Alise get to chat with Amanda in the cutest nursery in the world. Amanda shares her story of how she navigated her labor so that she could have the birth she had always wanted, despite things starting off different from the plan. When she woke to her water breaking, she was prepared to advocate and ask for what she wanted for her birth. She tells how she chose what mattered the most to her and what she was prepared to let go of if she needed to. Hear how she went within and found her rhythm, worked...2019-01-0752 minPUSHINGitTalking Shi*tRevisit one of our first but favorite episodes of season 1 where Jen and Alise discuss the taboo topic of pooping in labor. Everyone wants to know but nobody wants to ask. What's the deal with it? Does everyone really poop in labor? Jen and Alise share their own personal stories of their births. Jen gave birth before ever attending births professionally and ever knowing about poop in labor and Alise had been to 100 births before having her own. How did these experiences influence their own views? Get a detailed and humorous understanding of why pooping in labor is a...2018-12-3117 minPUSHINGitBirth PornThis is birth porn. This is the birth version of only showing the world large breasts with large nipples and “perfect” bodies. This is a realistic view but only a snapshot. This isn’t a big picture view. This is another form of mom guilt. You get 40 weeks to do “it all”. How do you live in the moment and stay authentic to who you are and what you want?This doesn’t only apply to birth. This also applies to pregnancy. In early pregnancy when you are feeling sluggish and it feels hard to get out of bed...2018-12-1744 minPUSHINGitThe Holiday EpisodeHow to survive the holidays while pregnantFind comfortable clothes for holiday parties. - can rewear in labor!Fun mocktails (especially if you aren’t sharing your pregnancy yet)https://coleycooks.com/cran-clem/https://www.pinterest.com/pin/152066924904030011/feedback/?invite_code=93125df76bc445d0bfe9291eecfef857&sender_id=2880898448Comfortable shoesCall it an early nightPick and choose your eventsSkip soft cheeses and deli meats especially when eating outHave some great excuses on hand for getting out of events you want to missRudolph ate my car keysJust waiting on UPSI have a date with my fuzzy blanketI’m currently dreaming of a...2018-12-1043 minPUSHINGitLet's Get This Baby Out! Part 2: Hormones, Comfort Measures and MoreThere's a lot to know when it comes to getting a baby out! This week we are discussing hormones and how to find your rhythm. Labor isn't the time to freak out and scream with adrenaline. How do you know what to do instead? Don't panic now or in labor. Jen and Alise have lots of tips to get you through. Make your labor hormones work for you. There are three major players when it comes to labor hormones. First up is oxytocin. Oxytocin is the love hormone! It's primary role in labor is to bring on c...2018-12-0352 minPUSHINGitIsabelle's Birth StoryThis week Alise talks with Isabelle as she describes her birth experience. She explains, as a driven busy professional,how she prepared for birth, the challenges of back labor and how she found strength in being flexible with her birth plans. "I thought birth was just going to be this physical feat I was going to do..... but it was the most empowered experience of my life". She navigated position changes for hours trying to change baby's position and ultimately found that an epidural was what would bring her rest and help bring her baby out. In her experience, f...2018-11-2628 minPUSHINGitLet’s Get This Baby Out! Part 1: Let’s Get PhysicalPart 1: Let’s Get PhysicalWhat's the "411" on active labor? In fact, we can get the impression that having contractions every 4 minutes, that last for a minute long, and this pattern has been happening for an hour or more automatically means you're in active labor. There’s so much more to knowing you’re in active labor. Don’t worry! Most babies don’t fall out. If yours does, congrats, that was a super efficient birth! Pay attention to the timing but also the shift that has happen. Are you, or the laboring person, focusing inward, ser...2018-11-1951 minPUSHINGitThe 9 Month CountdownFirst trimester- Rest, get through! You'll probably be really tired, possibly feeling sick, and just plain not feel well. You may need to make excuses for not showing up at events or sneaking out of happy hour early. You may or may not eat well (concentrate on eating protein rich foods when able as this can help regulate your blood sugar and keep nausea at by). Forgive yourself, you've got lots of time to eat fresh fruits and veggies. You may or may not feel excited. Practice self acceptance. Get some comfy clothes- beer belly more than pregnant belly...2018-11-1247 minPUSHINGitJen & Alise's Essential List of Baby GearWhy do babies need all this stuff? Believe it or not, sooner or later you’ll need to pee, take a shower, eat or even do a load of laundry. In the first weeks babies do sleep a lot but eventually they start to wake up and you’ll need a place to put your baby. This week we are talking about gear that will make your life easier and get you a little more hands-free time, a little more sleep and maybe even a meal while it's still hotFourth trimester theory! Babies often need...2018-11-0555 minPUSHINGitI'm The Mama Now - Creating Boundaries As You Become ParentsYou're the mama now! Jen and Alise give you some encouragement and tips on how to set boundaries with family that may have expectations on the way you might parent or birth. Don't feel forced to do things the way they've always been done. Setting clear boundaries and having hard conversations early on will often make moving forward as a parent easier on your relationships. 1. Get on the same page with your partner- parents on the same page are able to come together stronger and create stronger boundaries and hold up those boundaries. Clearly...2018-10-2253 minPUSHINGitEarly Labor: Netflix, chill and Netflix and Chill.Early labor- a time to do your do, Netflix and Chill, and tell that adrenaline to go away until it's time to push. We give practical tips for when to head to the hospital, remind you that your cervix is not connected to the contraction timer app, and remind you to invite "relaxing" people to be around your labor. Knowledge is power- we remind you that early labor can last a while! Stay out of your head and it's ok NOT to start deep breathing and doing all the things you learned in that awesome childbirth class. Could it be...2018-10-0847 minPUSHINGitWait, There's More Coming Out Of Me?Last week we discussed 10 things that might make you say "Whoa, did that just come out of me", this week we have another 10. This list is a little different as we touch on the emotion and perhaps more vocal side of birth. You might be surprised at some of the things that come out of you.This week we are leaving the liquids behind and getting down to the tears and the swear words that might start coming out and all of the surprising emotions. Jen and Alise will discuss how to work through all the various...2018-09-241h 02PUSHINGitWhoa, Did That Just Come Out Of Me?10 things that will come out of your body during labor and birth that will make you say, "whoa, did that just come out of me". Birth, like parenthood, can be messy. Don't get caught by surprise. Everyone knows there's a little blood sweat and tears in birth but what about all the other things that come out of your body? And it's not all lists, Jen and Alise have a messy parenthood story contest between themselves. Alise's kids may have fleas. The doulas have the old debate, adult diaper vs thong underwear in labor. 2018-09-1745 minPUSHINGitFinding Your Power In LaborYou've got the power! In fact, it's been there all along my dear, and we will help you find it. Maybe you need a cape, some red lipstick or a really solid birth plan. No matter what calls to you or what type of birth you want, you can always find your power. Jen and Alise offer useful tips for finding your power and helping you prepare for feeling powerful in labor, way before labor ever begins. It's never to earl to begin. From educating yourself to preparing yourself, you will find several ways that speak to y...2018-09-1058 minPUSHINGitBabies Take A VillageYou've heard the saying, "it takes a village to raise a baby". Now if only that village knew how to support new parents and new parents felt comfortable asking for help. Jen & Alise will help you make the most of your village and your help. Don't get caught hosting visitors after having a baby. Learn helpful tips to maximize support before and after baby arrives. This week is all about creating a village so you can heal your body and bond with baby, not worry about dishes and dinner.2018-09-0447 min
PUSHINGitWhat your friends don't tell you about POSTPARTUM (that time after your baby is born)On this episode, we're getting real (NOT instilling fear though!) about what to expect POSTPARTUM. Nobody gets to skip this stage. Jen will explain exactly what the heck that word means and as usual we're normalizing something.... in this case what's happening to YOUR body. Find out why there may be some farting in your future. Fundal massage- don't let the word massage fool you! We take the "fun" out of fundal massage. Find out why its needed. We discuss intuition and all the information coming at you. Finally, nothing says love like a good stool softener. Join us to...2018-08-2855 min
PUSHINGitWhat Your Friends Never Told You About BirthJen & Alise are back to being your friends again and giving you all the information you need to know to give birth. You can’t will your cervix into a juicy pear or into a dilated cervix and they will tell you why. This week they are giving you tons of information on how to navigate labor and how to remember how amazing you are no matter how you give birth. Figure out what birth options are the right options for you and how to own your badassary with birth.2018-08-2155 min
PUSHINGitTalking With Amy VanHaren of PumpspottingJen & Alise had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Amy, the owner, and founder of Pumpspotting and the traveling breastfeeding/pumping bus, Barb. This week we cover everything from what it’s like to try to do “all the things”, to ways folks can make a breastfeeding plan to prepare their family and friends to help support them on their breastfeeding journey. Find out why community and support are important for all stages of parenting. After the show, don't forget to download the Pumpspotting app to get connected with others in your area as well as around...2018-08-1453 min
PUSHINGitWhat Your Friends Never Told You About PregnancyWhat Your Friends Never Told You About Pregnancy Sure, your friends told you about swollen ankles and morning sickness but they probably never told you about finding foods that really worked with morning sickness. You know, the foods that taste the same coming up as they do going down. Body changes, pregnancy clothes, pregnancy sex? Don't worry, Jen & Alise have your back. This week, find out the honest truth about all the things your closest friends should have told you about pregnancy. 2018-08-0645 min
PUSHINGitHeeeeeere's The DoulasWe are fed up of the same old message that there's one way to have a baby and raise a baby. We think our listeners deserve a little bit more credit and are smart enough to make their own decisions. Isn't time to hear more than just how big your baby is compared to the size of a fruit? How big is a papaya anyway? Get to know us this week and find out why we decided to break out of doula office and start podcasting. 2018-07-2827 min
PUSHINGitTalking Sh*t You've heard the rumors? Is it true? Is it really as bad as you've heard? Can you avoid it? Jen & Alise give the honest truth on pooping during labor. They discuss their own personal stories and stories of births they've attended with and without poop. 2018-07-2617 min
PUSHINGitThe Mom Shame Game Is mom shaming the grownup version of mean girling? This generation having babies wants so much more. Often, they've waited longer to have babies so that they can have it all. They want the career, the emotional connection, the gourmet meal and the strong attachment to everyone they've intentionally chosen to have in their lives. The only thing that leaves room for is a whole lot of guilt when there isn't room to cram it all in or they just feel like frozen pizza for dinner. Jen and Alise share honest, first hand stories of their own personal mom g...2018-07-2538 min