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Mama KnowsOvercoming toy overload w/ Chelsea of @mamapsychologistsIn this conversation, Nina and Chelsea Bodie discuss the challenges of managing toys in a child's life, including decision fatigue, toy overload, and the emotional aspects of purging toys. They explore practical strategies for parents to identify signs of toy overload, manage toy rotation, and involve children in the process of donating toys. The discussion also touches on navigating family dynamics during gift-giving seasons and addressing children's disappointment when they don't receive the gifts they wanted.00:00: Understanding Decision Fatigue and Toy Overload01:16: Introducing Chelsea Bodie and Her Expertise02:46: Identifying Signs...2024-12-0328 min
The MamasteFit Podcast83: Understanding Perinatal Mood Disorders with Dr. Chelsea BodieIn this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne is joined by Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologist to discuss perinatal mood disorders. They explore what perinatal mood disorders are, how to identify them in oneself, and effective coping strategies. Chelsea delves into the distinctions between various mood disorders such as postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. The conversation also includes practical advice for being proactive, recognizing signs in oneself and others, and the importance of seeking help. Additionally, they emphasize the value of therapy and provide resources for finding specialized mental health support. The episode highlights the significance of mental...2024-10-0247 min
Mind Body MotherAre You or Your Child a Highly Sensitive Person? Tools and Tips with Mama Psychologist Chelsea BodieFind out if you or your child are part of the 30% of the population considered "Highly Sensitive People" by identifying common traits of an HSP with Mama Psychologists Co-Founder Chelsea Bodie. She breaks down strategies for navigating the overwhelm of motherhood, especially for those who are highly sensitive and tools for supporting your highly sensitive child. Chelsea also shares how she got through having her first baby at 27 weeks and the 3 month NICU stay and postpartum depression to follow.
We discuss:
-How to identify if you or your child is a “Highly Sensitive Person”
-S...2024-09-0539 min
Previa Alliance PodcastLet's Talk The Highly Sensitive Child and Parent with Mama Psychologist Chelsea BodiYou may have heard the term “highly sensitive” child or parent but do you really know what that means or how to navigate? Listen in today as Sarah and Psychologist Chelsea Bodi break it down and touch on anger, repair, and how today’s parents are on the frontlines of managing their own mental health while parenting.Chelsea Bodi Psychologist, Bsc, MACP, RPsych Follow Mama Psychologisthttps://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Beyond Baby Blues (mamapsychologists.ca)Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book: N...2024-08-2636 min
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 296: Mom Life Feels Hard Because it is Hard | Caitlin Slavens & Chelsea Bodie, Mama PsychologistsIn this episode of the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich is joined by Chelsea Bodie and Caitlin Slavens, the dynamic duo behind Mama Psychologists, to delve into the profound challenges of motherhood. Titled "Mom Life Feels Hard Because it is Hard," this episode unpacks the complexities of postpartum experiences and offers essential insights and advice for new moms.Chelsea and Caitlin shed light on the varying durations of postpartum recovery, highlighting that it can take 18-24 months to fully recover from childbirth, encompassing both physical and mental health. They discuss the often-overlooked increase in postpartum depression...2024-06-1053 min
Psych TalkEpisode 186 | Maternal Mental HealthIn today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss maternal mental health, from infertility struggles through the postpartum period. I start the episode by defining what "maternal mental health" is and sharing some current statistics. I cover the impact of infertility on mental health, anxiety and depression during pregnancy, taking medication during pregnancy, birth trauma, and hormonal shifts after pregnancy. I discuss a variety of postpartum mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and psychosis, as well as non-clinical concerns that mothers tend to face including mom rage, mom guilt, and the invisible load of motherhood...2024-05-061h 00
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentPractical Solutions for Burnout and Anxiety Every Mom Can Use with Mama PsychologistsParenting is a journey filled with joy and challenges, but burnout and anxiety can often overshadow the experience. In this episode, psychologist and author Chelsea Bodie, co-founder of The Mama Psychologist, dives into the realities of modern motherhood and shares expert strategies to help moms manage stress, overcome burnout, and tackle intrusive thoughts with confidence. Chelsea offers practical tools to address under-discussed signs of parental burnout, explores how societal pressures and post-pandemic life impact maternal mental health, and provides actionable tips for navigating anxiety at every stage of your child’s development. From helping your child manage em...2024-04-2344 min
Back To The PresentMindful Parenting | w/Chelsea BodieAnyone lucky enough to be a parent knows damn well it’s the hardest and most rewarding thing on the planet. And if you’re a mother the ride is multiplied in many different directions.
We weren’t taught how to do parenting at school, we mimic what we can from our own parents and make up the rest.
Fortunately these days, we all have access to the wide world web and so people like Chelsea are able to share their knowledge to those of us in need and interes...2024-04-1459 min
The Motherhood Village Podcast178: Navigating the Depths of Maternal Mental Health with MamaPsychologist, Chelsea BodieEaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! Brief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special g...2024-02-0133 min
Eco Chic Movement Podcast7. Postpartum Mental Health - Everything from Birth Trauma, to Boundary Setting, to Parenting Support with Chelsea Bodie from Mama PsychologistsWe have one half of @mamapsychologists with us today, Chelsea Bodie. She is a registered psychologist in Alberta, Canada. Together, with her business partner Caitlin Slavens, they have a wealth of information on all things maternal mental health, birth trauma, and parenting support. You may recognize them from their Instagram account which has over 500,000 followers!Chelsea herself is a NICU parent and as a psychologist herself she shares what was surprising for her in this situation that no parent ever imagines they’ll be in. Chelsea also explains what signs we sh...2023-10-2337 min
TruthspressoJust Who Were Those Nephilim, Anyway? (part 2)No Christian podcast worth its salt can avoid answering the all-important question: just who were those Nephilim, anyway?Chelsea and I present the second of three popular theories about the Nephilim: that they are the offspring of Seth's descendants intermarrying with Cain's rebellious descendants.Theories about the Nephilim seem to depend on who were "the sons of God" and "the daughters of men" in Genesis chapter 6.Join us as we explore arguments for this theory and arguments against it.Sources Consulted:"The Sons of God and the Nephilim – Part 2: Th...2023-09-0539 min
Pregnancy for Professionals PodcastIntrusive ThoughtsIntrusive thoughts are unwanted or unconscious thoughts that pop into our conscious mind. During the postpartum period, they are often related to accidental harm or intentional harm to baby, and can feel very disruptive, frightening, and isolating for new parents to experience. Dr. Sarah Lea and Psychologist, Bsc, MACP, RPsych and Co-Founder of Mama Psychologists Chelsea Bodie discuss this phenomenon and how to best support patients that may be struggling with it.
Resources:
She Found Motherhood Podcast episode: The Mama Psychologists Birth Stories. A good resource for patients containing stories around birth trauma, the stress of...2023-04-2423 min
Mom SchoolFinding Calm, Clarity and Confidence in Motherhood with Chelsea Bodie of Mama PsychologistsChelsea Bodie is one half of the wildly popular @MamaPsychologists. She and her best friend Caitlin started sharing resources with moms after they each experienced their own struggles in early motherhood. The two registered psychologists now work to help mothers everywhere transform from "exhausted and angry to calm and empowered" by sharing their wisdom and encouragement with nearly half a million fellow moms on social media.Kristen and Chelsea discuss the most common issues moms are facing today and how to combat them. They dive deep into burnout, anxiety, anger, rage, values, boundaries and practical ways to...2023-04-1728 min
Chick ChatNot Your Mother’s Postpartum Tips from the Mama PsychologistsPostpartum. For most, it's a vulnerable and challenging time in motherhood. We are healing, learning, and evolving into the mothers our babies need us to be. It can be a lot, but thankfully there are things that we can do to prepare for the postpartum period, and there is support to help us through it. We have the Mama Psychologists with us today, and they are sharing their top postpartum tips, as well as what moms need to know after having a baby.Who are the Mama Psychologists?Today's guests are Chelsea Bodie and Caitlin...2023-03-2138 min
Securely Attached95. Are we ever really done being postpartum? Redefining what it means to be postpartum with Mama Psychologists' Dr. Chelsea Bodie Every postpartum is different! So whether this is your first time being pregnant or you have done this before, surrounding yourself with the proper support during this period of transition is key. Here to offer you tools for a smoother adjustment is the co-author of Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book and co-creator of @mamapsychologists, Chelsea Bodie. This episode covers a lot, because honestly, postpartum is a lot — from challenging what society claims it’s supposed to look like, to going back to work, and parenting an infant along with your o...2023-03-2148 min
Post Traumatic ParentingWhat they don't tell you about PostPartum Life & Trauma with Chelsea Bodie of @mamapsychologistsPostpartum can be tough. Whether you are a new parent or you already have children, you have never done this pregnancy before, you have never adjusted from one baby to two and from two to three. That’s why postpartum recovery might look very different for every one of us. Postpartum shakes, not feeling the rush of maternal love, or feeling incompetent and unsupported, it’s all part of the postpartum journey.Your body goes through intense experience during childbirth, so it’s important to be kind to yourself. It will take time to adjust...2023-02-1555 min
Psych TalkEpisode 124 | Postpartum PsychosisIn today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss postpartum psychosis. The Lindsay Clancy case has been covering news outlets for weeks and has started a conversation about postpartum psychosis. Regardless of if she actually was experiencing postpartum psychosis or not, the reality is postpartum psychosis is a very real and rare mental health disorder. In this episode I briefly touch on postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as psychosis in general. I then discuss postpartum psychosis symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes. Further, I discuss treatment for postpartum psychosis, the lack of guidelines we have for treating postpartum psychosis, and...2023-02-1341 min
Modern Mom ProbsPostpartum: What No One Ever Talks About with the Mama PsychologistsOften we hear new moms say, “no one ever told me about this!” In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, we’re going to talk about all the things. Registered psychologists Chelsea Slavens and Caitlin Bodie, founders of the popular Instagram account @MamaPsychologists drop their knowledge on the good, bad and ugly about the postpartum journey. Caitlin and Chelsea are the authors of the new book, Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos. The Mama Psychologists discuss what to look for in te...2023-01-3138 min
The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance082 - How to Prioritize our Mental Health with the Mama Psychologists Chelsea Bodie & Caitlin SlavensThere’s no way around it, motherhood fundamentally changes us. In today’s episode, Chelsea Bodie & Caitlin Slavens of Mama Psychologists, talk about the real and hard challenges of parenthood and its impact on our mental health. Join us as we share practical tips and discuss how we can better care for our perinatal and maternal mental health. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Healthy coping strategies for when we’re feeling overwhelmed Signs of burnout and steps to take toward recovery How to manage high-functioning anxiety as a mom ...2023-01-2533 min
Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and DenéEp 66 Finding Self Compassion As Parents with the MamaPsychologistsCaitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie are registered psychologists, parenting experts, perinatal specialists and the founders of MamaPsychologists - where they focus on supporting the mental health and well-being of mothers and parents at every stage of their parenting journey. We talk with Caitlin and Chelsea about the parental shaming perpetuated through social media, some of the grief that comes from transitioning from the archetype of maiden to mother, managing what Caitlin and Chelsea call the “mental to-do list” to avoid maternal burnout, finding self compassion as a parent, and getting comfortable distributing parenting responsibilities with partners. You can find Cait...2021-07-2150 min