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Jess For Moms PodcastPostpartum Depression with Rachel SmithYou'll want to listen to this episode. It is truly beautiful to hear Rachel's experience with postpartum depression. The way that she and her husband grew together and found ways to get her the help she needed, the way she found cake decorating as a way to work through that difficult time (that then became a successful business), and the way that she describes her gratitude for her postpartum depression because it has helped her figure out better who she was as an individual and as a mom. Other topics we cover in this episode:How h...2024-02-1659 minJess For Moms PodcastHow to Stay Sane When You're Up All Night With a BabyHow do you stay sane when you are up all night with a baby?! I'm here to help you with this. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing FOUR ways that have helped both me and my clients with this exact topic. Most of us worry about getting enough sleep in the postpartum stage. And everyone tells you to be worried about it! 🤪 But I PROMISE you, there are things you can do that will help you SO much. So make sure to listen to this episode as well as check out my free resource of "7 Ways to Get...2024-02-0219 minJess For Moms PodcastThe Fertility Awareness Method with Alexa JeppsonIf you have had a difficult time with birth control, this episode is for you!!! You will want to listen to this episode to hear all about the Fertility Awareness Method which is DIFFERENT than what you’ve likely heard about - the “Natural Family Planning Method.” It’s much more exact and backed by science. (Let’s be clear - the Natural Family Planning Method is not bad! It’s just good to be aware of and educated on the differences.)I’m so grateful to have Alexa Jeppson join me to discuss this topic. She is an RN, has...2024-01-1240 min
This Classical LifeJess Gillam with... Lise Davidsen (This Classical Christmas)Jess Gillam is joined by Norwegian soprano and Last Night of the Proms star Lise Davidsen for a very Christmassy edition of This Classical Life. They share their favourite Christmas music and chat about what gives them that festive feeling! Lise Davidsen has been described as “the greatest soprano in the world right now”, with a “one-in-a-million voice”. Her performance at the Last Night of the Proms 2023 received rave reviews, and she has sung at iconic venues including the Metropolitan Opera House, Royal Opera House, and Teatro alla Scala, Milan. And she’s just released a whole album of s...2023-12-2328 minJess For Moms PodcastA Tip For Navigating the Holidays With a Baby (Or Little Kids)Here's a quick tip that has helped me as a mom of three kids navigate the holidays - especially Christmas. I tend to have big expectations and hopes for the holidays, and this is the NUMBER ONE thing that has helped me have a great Christmas every year :) Listen and let me know what you think! Just message me over on my Instagram page @jessformoms. Happy holidays!! --------------------Download your free guide of "7 Ways to Get the Sleep You Need in the Newborn Stage." We all know that sleep can be one of the most challenging...2023-12-1512 minJess For Moms PodcastWhat if your partner is struggling with mental health during the postpartum stage? (With Alyssa Nilsen)This is SUCH an important topic. Did you know that 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression?! It is not just the mom that is at risk for postpartum mood disorders. Knowing this is the case can help you and your spouse or partner be better prepared for how to recognize depression or anxiety, and know how to get help. That is why I invited Alyssa Nilsen on the podcast. She and her husband have personal experience with this and are such an amazing team. Listen as she shared their experience with their first two kids and their personal s...2023-12-011h 06Jess For Moms PodcastGoing Back to Work After Having a Baby with Lindy LemperleSo grateful for Lindy Lemperle sharing her experience with going back to work after having her baby! Here are a few of the things we cover throughout the episode:Lindy's experience working professionally through a couple miscarriages, then her pregnancy with her baby, Miles. And then going back to workHow she prepared for maternity leave.Advocating for herself in her current position, now that she is a working mom.Benefits that she has seen for her son from her working. Ways that she has found that help her stay balanced in her career, as a mom, an...2023-11-1739 min
What’s Your ThoughtTaking Care of Mom with Jess BjorlingThis week Rachel is joined by her friend Jess Bjorling. Jess is a postpartum coach and founder of Jessformoms. We talk about how she got started, how her personal experiences have helped her, and what she offers to help others. If you want to know more, follow her on instagram @jessformoms. She also has a website, jessformoms.com.
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Overseas by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud...2023-11-081h 06Jess For Moms PodcastThe Importance of Feeling Like You in the Postpartum StageThis week's episode is one of my favorite topics! It's one that I have seen make a huge difference not only for myself, but my clients as well. Doing things that help you "feel like you" in the postpartum and newborn stage will be a GAME CHANGER. In the episode we answer some common questions I get around this topic:Why is it so important to feel like you in this stage? How do I identify what activities help me "feel like me" How do I work those into the postpartum stage?What if I don't enj...2023-11-0321 minJess For Moms Podcast9 Months PostpartumSharing a check in on where I am 9 months postpartum! Specifically how I am doing in regards to healing, how I'm doing emotionally, how sleep is going with a 9 month old baby, and an update on breastfeeding. We will also be talking about how this applies to YOU in your own postpartum journey - whether you are currently in the first year postpartum or are just thinking ahead. I have two goals in sharing this:1. For you to have a general idea of what you can expect around 9 months postpartum. 2. Give you ideas, resources, and op...2023-10-2036 minJess For Moms Podcast10 Things to Bring to the Hospital for YOUDefinitely bring all the items you want for your baby - but don't forget to bring items just for YOU! Planning ahead for these types of things will only help improve your experience with labor and delivery. Remember, you're worth taking great care of too ❤️Listen to this episode to hear the TEN items I recommend bringing. As well as an important announcement about the podcast!--------------------Download your free guide of "Questions to Ask Your Doctor in the Postpartum Stage." This is a resource you can take to your next doctor's appo...2023-07-2516 minJess For Moms PodcastWhat I Wish I Could Tell Myself as a New MomMy daughter turned FIVE this past week… I honestly can't believe it! It means I've been a mom for FIVE years. I totally recognize that five years does not make me a pro… But it got me thinking about the things that I have learned in the past five years that I wish I had known back then. So that is what I'm sharing with you! Three things that I wish I knew when I first became a mom (plus one bonus one). --------------------Download your free guide of "Questions to Ask Your Doctor in t...2023-06-2324 minJess For Moms PodcastThe Postpartum Stage Does Not Have to be ScaryThe postpartum stage doesn't have to be scary. When I had my first baby I would describe myself as more "naive" when it came to what to expect in the postpartum stage. After my experience, I shifted to more of a scared state - scared to ever go through that stage again. That was obviously not a state I wanted to stay in. I decided that I needed to shift from "scared" to "prepared". Today I am sharing the three things that helped me do this, and the three things that...2023-06-0930 minJess For Moms PodcastThe 5 Doctor Appointments I Went to After Having a BabyAn important part of taking care of yourself is meeting your physical needs. A few months after having a baby is a great to check in and make sure that things are okay - or to take care of things that are wrong and are needing help in order to get better!After having my third baby in January, I have gone to 5 different doctor appointments (beyond my 6 week follow up with my OBGYN) to help make sure that I'm taking care of my physical/emotional needs. 1. Chiropractor2. Primary Care Physician3. Dermatologist 4. Dentist2023-05-2640 minJess For Moms PodcastAll Kinds Of MomsThis is a special episode in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend. As a mom, have you ever felt like you are not the kind of mom you want to be? Have you ever felt like you are not enough? Maybe you feel like you aren't doing a good job, or that your weaknesses outweigh your strengths. Do you ever find that you are comparing yourself to other moms?If you relate to any of these feelings, this episode is for you. Listen as I share how the concept of "all kinds of moms" has set me...2023-05-1227 minJess For Moms PodcastSelf Care: More Than A BuzzwordFor most of my life… I thought of “self care” as a spa day. When I became a mom, I thought of “self care” as getting a shower in. A couple years ago I learned that “self care” is much more than a buzzword, and much more than a spa day or a shower. Self care can and should be a comprehensive approach to taking care of yourself. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing my experience of when I was at my personal lowest point - we had gone through some really hard things in my li...2023-04-281h 02Jess For Moms PodcastGive It Three Months (After Having A Baby)Come and hear what to expect around 3 months postpartum! (My husband joined us again for this episode)Some other points we cover:What to do if things are not improving in specific areasThe importance of remembering that you are still in the postpartum stage and therefore, still in survival modeStill prioritizing meeting your needs/using your postpartum planAnd you won't want to miss "Nicki's Tips" 😂 You'll have to listen to learn what that even means 🤦🏻♀️--------------------Download your free guide of "Questions to Ask Your Doctor in the Postpartum Stage." This is a resource y...2023-04-1424 minJess For Moms Podcast"I can't be a mom today"Have you ever had this thought? Or one similar to it? When you are struggling emotionally, or feeling rundown, or maybe you're sick... being a "mom" and taking care of your kids on top of that can feel like a lot. Maybe it feels like more than you can handle. I have been there! I still find myself there, but way less than I used to. In this episode, I am sharing the 3 things that help me out of this spiral - the three things that I do to show up for myself and take care of...2023-03-3128 minJess For Moms PodcastHow to Help Your Kids Transition to a New BabyThis was the most requested topic for the podcast! Which makes sense - it's a big change for our kids and we want to make it as easy as possible for them. We have gone through this transition twice now and have found four areas that have really helped our kids. Listen to hear the different tips that have worked well for our family! These won't make the transition perfect, but I feel confident that it will help make it a little smoother.--------------------Download your free guide of "Questions to Ask Your Doctor...2023-03-1724 minJess For Moms PodcastPostpartum Recovery with Anna JonesHave you ever wondered what the recovery is like after having a baby? Well regardless of if you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section, Anna Jones is here to share tips and help you know exactly what to expect. Anna is a RN who has worked in labor and delivery, mother/baby (postpartum unit) as well as in a birth center. She knows her stuff!In addition to sharing about recovery, she also shares what to expect hormonally and emotionally, what nurses REALLY think when you poop during labor, and so much more. You...2023-03-031h 08Jess For Moms PodcastTop 6 Things That Made This Our Best Postpartum ExperienceListen to hear the top six things that have helped this be our BEST postpartum experience of the three!------------------------If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!2023-02-1728 minJess For Moms PodcastWeek 5 Postpartum with Nicholas BjorlingWeek 5 postpartum! --------------------If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!2023-02-1029 minJess For Moms PodcastWeek 4 Postpartum with Nicholas BjorlingWe can't believe it's been four weeks since our little Tate was born! We are finally feeling like the end of the "survival stage" will actually come at some point :) Here are some of the topics we cover:Tips for if your spouse or partner doesn't have a lot of time off work"Evidence of improvement" (listen to hear what Nicholas means by that)Continuing to fill up our cupsAllowing others to helpGetting ready (even just a little each day)Encouraging your spouse/partner"Part of it's learning, part of it's waiting" (again, listen to hear t...2023-02-0333 minJess For Moms PodcastWeek 3 Postpartum with Nicholas BjorlingWeek three! Here are some of the things we cover:Prioritizing each of our needs/filling our cupsWeekly check ins as a coupleTrouble with newborn sleep and tips for getting through itBreastfeeding update Nipple vasospasm and how to treat it-------------------------------If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!2023-01-2733 minJess For Moms PodcastWeek 2 Postpartum with Nicholas BjorlingI have my husband joining me again this week as we share about week 2 of our postpartum experience! Listen as we both share what things have helped us the most - individually and together.This week we are covering things like vaginal tears, dealing with swings in emotion due to hormones, night sweats (due to more hormones), survival mode mentality, what to do when you're feeling discouraged in this stage, and more!-------------------------------If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit...2023-01-2031 minJess For Moms PodcastWeek 1 Postpartum with Nicholas BjorlingWe are one week into the postpartum period with our third baby! This week has been my opportunity to practice what I preach - and to also implement what I've learned from my previous two postpartum experiences, as well as what I've learned coaching other women in this stage. I have my husband joining me for this episode! Listen to hear us share a little about our experience this first week and then as we each share what has helped us the most - individually and together. We cover things like breastfeeding challenges, some tips...2023-01-1348 minJess For Moms PodcastBreastfeeding with Lactation Consultant, Sarah KnapekSo grateful to have Sarah on the podcast to share all things breastfeeding! There is so much good information that she covers, wonderful resources, as well a couple items she highly recommends that you should add to your registry. Here are just a few of the things she covers:Sarah's personal experience breastfeeding (the struggles she went through with her first child) and how it led to her becoming a lactation consultantWhat lactation consultants do and how she personally serves her clientsHer advice for first time moms who are just starting or are about to start t...2022-12-161h 14Jess For Moms PodcastLooking for the things that "work out"Sometimes things just work out. But sometimes we miss those things because aren't looking for them. Each of our "hard" things are hard. And if you haven't listened to the episode "Hard is hard," I highly recommend you start there. But there is a balance of recognizing and validating the hard, and then also looking for the good. One of the best ways that I have found to do this is to look for the things that just "worked out." The things that if you take a step back, you can see how even in th...2022-12-0927 minJess For Moms PodcastSleep 2.0We're back to talk about sleep... again. It's just that important! Last episode we talked about tips for sleeping in the newborn stage, but I also wanted to make sure that we talked about WHY prioritizing sleep is so important. (And hint, it's not just so that you don't feel tired - though that's great too).-------------------------------If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!2022-12-0219 minJess For Moms PodcastWill I Ever Sleep?While I felt like many aspects of the postpartum stage were not talked about a lot, SLEEP was something I felt like everyone warned me about. They definitely let me know that I would not be sleeping very much. Can anyone else relate? Everyone's main advice was to "sleep when the baby sleeps." Now, I'm not saying this is bad advice. But the problem is it's just not reliable - you don't know how long the baby will sleep. And if you're anything like me, and the baby is sleeping near you, you hear any noise they...2022-11-1830 minJess For Moms PodcastHow to Connect with your Spouse/Partner in the Newborn StageCaring for your newborn baby with your spouse/partner can be such an incredible bonding experience. It can be a wonderful change, but it's still a change. You will have new routines, new physical and emotional challenges, and new roles. It's natural to have a lot of your attention and focus on your baby. However, it is important that your relationship as a couple does not take a back seat. It will look different for a time! But different doesn't have to be bad. It just means you may need to be a little more intentional. It...2022-11-1128 minJess For Moms PodcastMust Have Birth Recovery ProductsAfter you deliver your baby (whether vaginally or via c-section), there are specific recovery products that you will need. Do you know what those are or where to get them? Natalie Dowling from Popped is sharing the answers to those questions on this week's podcast episode! Here are some things she covers:The story of Popped and why she started this company (hint: it has to do with her first postpartum experience)What recovery products a first time mom can expect to need after having a babyWhy the right products make such a difference in postpartumCertain p...2022-11-0444 minJess For Moms PodcastInfertility is a Type of LossInfertility is a type of loss. Loss of the type of experience you thought you would have when it came to starting your family. For some it may even be the loss of experiencing pregnancy at all, or delivering a child, or possibly a loss of even having children. If you are in the midst of infertility, know that you are not alone. There are some who can relate to what you are feeling, and the rest are praying for you and cheering you on! I hope you're taking care of yourself and validating yourself on how...2022-10-2839 minJess For Moms PodcastMiscarriageMiscarriage was something I never thought I would experience. It's also not something that I knew a lot about. It is a topic that, for generations, has not been discussed very much. I think we are doing better as society than ever before, but it's always been kind of taboo. No one should feel obligated to talk about it - it can be super personal and vulnerable. But for those who maybe feel isolated in their pain, or feel like they shouldn't talk about it, I hope we can do even better about creating space and a comfortable environment...2022-10-2153 minJess For Moms PodcastPregnancy After Loss - with Shelly M.October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. On this episode we have Shelly Myers to share her personal experience with pregnancy (and postpartum) after loss. Listen to hear more about:Their infertility journey and winning IVF on a radio!Beautiful baby Milo's storyWhat it was like being pregnant with and bringing home Beckham (her second son) after losing MiloHow Shelly and her husband Jason both processed their grief and complicated emotions differently (and what helped each of them)You will also want to listen until nearer the end to hear two important things:T...2022-10-1458 minJess For Moms PodcastHard Is HardThis month is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month and the podcast episodes will be revolving around these heavy but important topics. However, BEFORE we go into those topics, I wanted to make sure we talk about one of my favorite principles which is "hard is hard." We ALL have hard things. Every single one of us. And we have a tendency as humans to gauge how difficult our hard things are. Often we try to gauge this by comparing ourselves to what others have gone through - whether we think it's harder or easier. We en...2022-10-0718 minJess For Moms PodcastDon't Forget Your Social NeedsWe ALL have social needs. It's true. It looks different for everyone, and we may meet them in different ways, but we all have social needs. Listen to learn more about:The science behind why we all need relationships and connection with others. Why we need connection even MORE in the postpartum stage. HOW to meet your social needs in the postpartum stage Tips for getting out of the house in those early weeksFinding ways to connect with the people in your lifeTaking your personality into account when meeting your social needsHow to make sure this all...2022-09-3032 minJess For Moms PodcastPostpartum Exercise - with Shaina P.When it comes to exercising postpartum, the general guideline you hear is to wait for six weeks and then you are good to go! But what does "good to go" mean? What does exercising after you've had a baby actually look like? What can you expect from your body? How do you take care of your body during this process? If you've asked yourself these questions, this is a great episode for you. Shaina Partlow is a Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, and a Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist. We are so lucky to have her join u...2022-09-2346 minJess For Moms PodcastHemorrhoids - with Jenny PapeDid you know that 50% of pregnant/postpartum women will experience hemorrhoids? It's not the most glamorous topic, but it's a very relevant and important one that doesn't get a lot of attention.Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in your rectum and anus. They can be super painful and make it very difficult to have a bowel movement. BUT! You don't need to stress about them. On this episode, we have Jenny Pape who has done all of the research and experimentation for you that will allow you to have a plan of how to ta...2022-09-1642 minJess For Moms PodcastHealthy ExpectationsA lot of our disappointment and discouragement comes from unmet expectations. Especially when it comes to what we expect of ourselves. If you can walk into this period with adjusted and realistic expectations, you are way more likely to avoid discouragement and feel a lot more contentment and happiness.Many things in the postpartum stage will be outside of our control - physical challenges, our baby, and some of our other circumstances. But what IS in our control are the expectations we have of ourselves. In this episode, we discuss setting realistic and 2022-09-0920 minJess For Moms PodcastBaby BluesWe're talking about the Baby Blues! Did you know that 80% of women experience the baby blues in the first couple weeks? But somehow a lot of women are still unaware of what they are and what to do when they feel them. This episode is to fix that! Here are the areas we cover:What the baby blues are NOTWhat the baby blues AREMeeting three physical needs that will lessen the likelihood (or magnitude) of the baby bluesIdeas of what you can do WHEN you experience the baby bluesHow a postpartum plan helps you prepare for t...2022-09-0214 minJess For Moms PodcastAsking For HelpFirst, important reminder that this is the last week you can sign up to create a FREE postpartum plan! You can schedule it to be in the month of September, but the free link will only work through the end of August. Head to www.jessformoms.com to sign up!This week we are talking about ASKING FOR HELP. We all need help. You could technically do it alone... but it will be so much better for everyone if you are able to ask for help. We talk through the three aspects of th...2022-08-2614 minJess For Moms PodcastWhat If I'm Not Loving the Newborn Stage?What if I'm not loving the newborn stage? Or what if I don't end up loving the newborn stage?The good news is nothing is wrong with you! And I have three tips to help you. #1. This is survival mode. This stage does not last forever. You just need to focus on taking care of you and your baby. #2. Separate your baby from the "hard". Everyone's "hard" will be different. It's important that we separate in our minds that our baby is not what is hard, but that it's the specific circumstance (breastfeeding, colic, he...2022-08-1917 minJess For Moms PodcastWhy You Need A Postpartum PlanHere's a quick outline of today's episode! We will be addressing all of the following questions:What is the first step in preparing for your postpartum experience? (I'll give you the answer ahead of time... it's a postpartum plan;) )What is a postpartum plan? Why is it important? How do I create a postpartum plan? There is also a little bit about what I hope you gain from creating this plan!-------------------------------For the month of August, you can sign up to create your FREE postpartum plan! Head over to jessformoms.com and...2022-08-1213 minJess For Moms PodcastMy Postpartum ExperienceMy passion is helping moms in the Postpartum stage. Random, right? But it's true! The purpose of this episode is to share my first postpartum experience so that you can learn where this passion comes from. I cover three aspects of my postpartum experience - sleep, tearing/healing, and breastfeeding. And how my challenges in these areas led me to having the desire to help other moms prepare for and navigate the postpartum stage.**We also discuss the need for a postpartum plan, not just a birth plan. And how a postpartum plan...2022-08-0525 minJess For Moms PodcastIntroduction2022-07-2601 min