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The Juna Moms PodcastMom Fails 02: Baby In The GutterThis is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect. In this episode we are joined by a guest who shares a Mom Fail we can all relate to.
About The Show
When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time.
Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and lea...2022-12-2218 min
The Juna Moms PodcastMom Fails 01: Put Your Fu*king Shoes On!This is the 1st episode of a new series from Juna called Mom Fails with Sarah and Dillan.
This is Mom Fails by Juna, the podcast that debunks the myth that Moms have to be perfect.
When it comes to our kids, we mess up all the time.
Our hope is that by hearing funny, awkward and embarrassing stories from real Moms, you’ll feel less alone, less like a failure, and more a part of our community of Moms who are trying their best, sometimes slip up, and learn from their mistakes.
2022-12-1519 min
The Juna Moms PodcastNavigating a Healthy Relationship with FormulaPodcast Description
While breastfeeding is preferred by many health experts, we can’t ignore the fact that some women can’t, shouldn’t or don’t want to breastfeed. There are many emotional and health reasons a mom may choose to formula feed her baby.
If a mom is making the choice to formula feed her baby, it’s paramount that she has the knowledge, education and information needed to make the most informed decisions when it comes to formula milk.
That’s why Sarah is sitting down with Elke Pascoe, Founder of LittleOak, w...2022-11-2436 min
The Juna Moms PodcastSurviving Winter Viruses with Jessica Hochman, MDAs a parent, worrying is second nature. You're constantly afraid that something could go wrong and when the worst happens and your child gets sick, it’s horrible to see your little one suffering.
Even worse, if the domino effect means your whole family gets struck down by an illness, looking after your kids can become a real challenge with viruses beginning to spread like wildfire during the winter season.
An early surge of respiratory viruses among babies and toddlers this fall has caught doctors off guard and means we could be in for a mo...2022-11-1740 min
The Juna Moms PodcastWave Goodbye to Messy PlayroomsNo matter how much you have going on in the day, if the playroom is a mess, the mom guilt takes over. You blame yourself and wonder how all the other Instagram playrooms can stay so perfectly tidy.
If the constant state of mess, the yelling and the stress haven’t driven you to insanity already, you can guarantee the next piece of Lego you step on probably will.
What you need is a permanent solution that won’t involve you doing any more work and will even get your kids to help too.
Th...2022-11-1058 min
The Juna Moms PodcastTeaching Our Kids About BiasAuthor, Researcher, and Science Writer, Jessica Nordell comes on the Juna Moms Podcast to talk about bias and how we can teach our kids about bias, prejudice, and stereotyping.
2022-05-2443 min
The Juna Moms PodcastExploring Diastasis RectiSarah talks with Katie Hunter for part 2 of our Core Restore series. The previous episode with Katie they talked all about C-Section recovery and today they are shifting gears to focus on Diastasis Recti: What it is, who is at risk, and what you can do if it happens to you.
If you think you have diastasis recti, download the Juna app and get started today. If you want to learn more about Core dysfunction and if you have it, head over to the Juna Moms instagram account (@juna.moms) and send us a DM with the w...2022-05-0421 min
The Juna Moms Podcast5 Tips For Pregnancy and Early Postpartum with Brianne TaggartIn this episode Sarah talks with Brianne Taggart from Breezy Babies. Brianne has years of experience as an RN and IBCLC and she shares much of her accumulated knowledge with the Juna Moms in this episode.
For more from Juna, check out the Juna App! 2022-01-0549 min
The Juna Moms PodcastCovid Vaccines For 5-11 Year Olds with Dr. Jessica HochmanToday Sarah talks with Dr. Jessica Hochman, a pediatrician from Southern California. Here's a note from Sarah about this episode:
"I was nervous for this interview because we talk about topics like vaccines and masks that have become very divisive and political so I want to make a few things clear before you listen.
1. Juna, as a company, does not have a position on this issue and anything that I personally say is not meant to be an endorsement of Juna's position.
2. Our goal with this podcast, and everything we share at Juna...2021-11-221h 02
The Juna Moms PodcastEnding Preventable Stillbirth with Ana VickIn today's episode Sarah talks with Ana Vick from Push For Empowered Pregnancy.
Ana's mission is an important one, and something not many people talk about -- to help end preventable still births.
Ana shares her story about a pregnancy ending in a still birth and everything she's learned since.
This is such an important episode for anyone who's pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant
Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast
Download the Juna App for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juna-pregnancy-workouts/id14528833132021-10-1936 min
The Juna Moms PodcastC-Section Strong with Olena DankoIn this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.
Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.
If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!
Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast
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The Juna Moms PodcastBaby and Toddler Speech with Laura Brown, MA, CCC-SLPIn this episode Sarah talks with Laura Brown from Mommy and Me Milestones.
Laura specializes in early intervention for children struggling to develop language skills.
Sarah and Laura talk about early language, the simple things you can do to help your child develop skills, when to worry and reach out for help, and all the steps to keep your child developing language into toddlerhood.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.
If you liked this episode, please follow so you don’t...2021-10-0545 min
The Juna Moms PodcastEnjoy Motherhood Again with The Mama PsychologistsIn this episode Sarah talks with Chelsea and Caitlin from The Mama Psychologists. Chelsea and Caitlin are therapists from Canada who bonded over the mutual struggles they were having with Motherhood.
They set out to create a business to help mamas thrive and enjoy Motherhood again.
In this episode they talk about
- postpartum depression
- baby blues
- breastfeeding aversion
- Intrusive thoughts about accidental harm
- sleep deprivation
- importance of community and support
and much much more.
This is the mini-mom ther...2021-09-2741 min
The Juna Moms PodcastHow To Raise Good Humans with Cindy Covington, PhDIn this episode Sarah talks with Cindy Covington from Curious Neuron.
Cindy is a neuroscientist, Ph.D and Mom of 3. She decided she wanted to spend more time at home after having babies, but still wanted to use her degree to do research. So she started researching parenting.
Her evidence and science based approach is calming and clear and her tips will work for many parenting styles.
In this episode Sarah and Cindy cover topics like:
Baby development
The importance of play
Connection with your kids
P...2021-09-1446 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFix Your Relationship with Dr. Stephen and Erin MitchellIn this episode Sarah talks with Erin and Steven Mitchell, founders of Create Your Couple Story.
They talked about how to communicate with your partner, especially about vulnerable things that can happen during the transition to parenthood.
Things like miscarriages, body image, changes in sex drive, and the role each partner will play during postpartum and beyond.
The real key isn't knowing that you need to communicate, but actually having the tough conversations, because they can be tough! I hope you enjoy this episode.
This is the episode you will wish y...2021-09-0147 min
The Juna Moms PodcastOne Family, One Meal with Catherine McCordIn the 100th episode of the podcast Sarah chats with Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato.
Today's topics include:
• how to serve one meal for the whole family
• which foods are optimal
• simple, nutritious, flavorful recipes
• how to simplify packing lunches
• getting your kids to eat the food you prepare
• tips to get kids involved in meal time before they sit down to eat
If you or anyone you know more than 1 kid feels like a short order cook, you don't want to miss this episode...2021-08-1733 min
The Juna Moms PodcastWhat To Eat When You Want To Get Pregnant with Dr. Nicole AvenaIn this episode Sarah chats with Dr. Nicole Avena, author of the book What To Eat When You Want To Get Pregnant.
Today's topics include:
• the optimal diet for conception
• how early you should start prepping your body if you want to get pregnant
• the correlation between weight and fertility
• foods to avoid
• the role of diet on male fertility
and much more.
If you know anyone trying to have a baby in the next year or so, definitely share this episode with them!
For more from juna, visit jun...2021-08-0935 min
The Juna Moms PodcastWhat's In Your Breast Milk? with Dr Stephanie CanaleIn this episode, Sarah chats with Dr. Stephanie Canale from the Lactation Lab. Stephanie is a Mom of two and founded the lactation lab to help moms understand their nutritional makeup of their breast milk and be able to make informed, science based decisions around their nutrition and how it relates to feeding their babies.
In the episode Sarah and Stephanie cover topics like:
breast milk testing, what is it and who should do it?
mastitis test strips
why many women quit breastfeeding
why moms need to support moms no matter how they are feeding their...2021-08-0242 min
The Juna Moms PodcastSitting, Crawling, Walking, Tummy Time and more with Dr. Emily HeiserIn the episode, Sarah chats with Emily Heiser from Kinactive Kids. Emily is a Pediatric Physical Therapist and she specializes in helping kids develop strong gross motor skills.
In the episode Sarah and Emily cover topics like:
walking
crawling
sitting
torticolis
proper development timeslines
when to worry and when not to worry
what to do if you think your child might have motor skill issues
common things you might freak out about, but are totally normal
alternatives to tummy time
and much more!
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.
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The Juna Moms PodcastOrgasmic Birth & Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali BonaroOn the episode, Sarah chats with Debra Pascali Bonaro, a doula, author, and documentary filmmaker.
Debra's goal is to make sure each person has pleasure and a community of caring support during pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenting.
In the episode Sarah and Debra cover topics like:
The history of birth - what birth was like before it became the “medical model” as most people know birth today.
The history of midwives - how many midwives attend births.
Orgasmic birth. What is it? What does it mean?
How to take your birth experience into...2021-07-1943 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFeeding Your Baby With The Formula MomOn the episode, Sarah chats with Mallory, better known as The Formula Mom.
After going through struggles with breastfeeding and striking out finding adequate resources to help her with formula feeding, Mallory set out to create a movement to help parents drop the guilt about how they feed so they can stress less and enjoy their baby more.
Whether you plan to breastfeed 100%, supplement with formula, or do 100% formula, you will find this episode super helpful!
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.2021-07-1249 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe Power of Routines with Jessica IrwinOn this episode Sarah chats with Jessica from Rooted In Routine.
Jessica is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of "The Rooted Routine" which is an online parent education and coaching platform with the goal of teaching parents how to help children thrive through routine and structure.
Jessica shares why she believes so strongly in the power of routine and how the key to a happy and healthy child is something we as parents can control.
I learned so much from Jessica and hope you will do the same.
For more fr...2021-06-2942 min
The Juna Moms PodcastParenting The First Year with Confidence with The Pediatrician MomOn this episode Sarah chats with Krupa Playforth from The Pediatrician Mom.
Krupa does a great job of equipping parents to confidently navigate the complexities of raising tiny people.
In this episode the girls cover topics like how to treat fevers, viruses, when to call the Doctor, when to freak out, and when not to.
This episode is a big help for first time Moms who are feeling unsure about the myriad of issues you might experience during the 1st year of parenting.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or che...2021-06-2250 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe 4th Trimester with Mia Clarke and Eden LaurinOn this episode Sarah chats with Mia Clarke and Eden Lauren from Nyssa.
Mia and Eden are co-founders of Nyssa, a postpartum clothing line and women empowerment movement.
In the episode, the girls discuss:
• struggling with the identity shift in motherhood
• how to advocate for yourself and your needs
• how to run a business and be Mom at the same time
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https...2021-06-0742 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Weight Loss with Amanda Lauren WellnessOn this episode Sarah chats with Amanda Lauren from Amanda Lauren Wellness.
Amanda is a Certified Health Coach who specializes in working with women who are looking to prioritize their health goals, especially in postpartum.
In the episode Sarah and Amanda discuss:
• the common issues women face in postpartum and how they derail your health goals
• how to make time for
• the key for a healthy mindset and approach to food and eating
• the uniqueness of the postpartum period and how to navigate the new role(s) you are playing
If...2021-05-2643 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFeeding Little Eaters with Edwena KennedyIf you have a little eater at home, this episode is for you!
Sarah chats with Edwena Kennedy, a pediatric dietician and Mom of 2 who teaches parents how to confidently feed their babies and toddlers.
They talk about how to approach conversations around food and using age appropriate language that can help our kids thrive.
Some topics covered include:
readiness signs
when to worry and when not to worry
baby led feeding
how breast milk and formula fits in
what to do about picky eating
and much, much more.
Feeding your kids...2021-05-1957 min
The Juna Moms PodcastEating During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know and More with Lily NicholsOn this episode Sarah chats with Lily Nichols, RDN.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition.
In the episode Sarah and Lily discuss the following topics related to food and pregnancy:
• eggs
• fish
• choline
• folate
• caffeine
• protein
• veggies
• eating for gestational diabetes
• baby brain health
• nausea
• and much much more.
Lily also shares her top 3 food tips for pregnant mamas. Listen to find out!
For more from juna, visit juna.co or ch...2021-05-051h 06
The Juna Moms PodcastFeeding Picky Eaters with Jenny FriedmanOn this episode Sarah chats with Jenny Friedman from Feeding Picky Eaters and Jenny Friedman Nutrition.
Jenny is a Registered Dietician who specializes in working kids with food aversions and extremely picky eaters. Her goal is to introduce new foods, flavors and variety while still respecting the foods and textures your child enjoys.
In the episode Sarah and Shannon discuss:
• the signs to look out for that your child might be transitioning to a picky eater
• when picky eating typically starts to show up
• what types of things might set off a pick...2021-04-2638 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPregnancy and the Covid-19 VaccinesOn this episode Sarah chats with Dr. Shannon Clark from Babies After 35.
Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG is a double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist focusing on the care of women with maternal and/or fetal complications of pregnancy
Shannon created her social media presence "Babies After 35" to help Moms starting their family after 35. More recently she has spent her time researching Covid-19 and specifically its effect on all things maternity.
In the episode Sarah and Shannon discuss:
• the Covid-19 vaccines and Fertility
• Covid-19 and its eff...2021-04-2059 min
The Juna Moms PodcastC-Sections: How To Prep and RecoverApril is recognized every year as Cesarean Awareness Month. To that end, we are sharing this interview with Olena from C-Section Strong.
In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.
Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.
If you are planning...2021-04-1240 min
The Juna Moms PodcastModern Mom Problems with Tara ClarkOn this episode Sarah chats with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs.
Modern Mom Probs is a parenting humor and lifestyle Instagram account developed by Tara Clark, where she presents realistic issues facing modern parents in a humorous, heart-warming light.
Tara is set to release her first book - A survival guide for 21st Century Mothers, on April 19th, 2021.
In the episode Sarah and Tara talk about some of the common issues facing the Modern Mom, including:
• the breastfeeding/formula debate
• feeding toddlers / kids
• screen time
• self-care with a twist2021-04-0759 min
The Juna Moms PodcastSkincare During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding with Dr. ChanDuring pregnancy, you could drive yourself crazy Googling the safety details of the skincare products you use every day. With so much conflicting information, and so little solid research done on the subject, it can be frustrating. All you’re trying to do is wash your face, and here comes Google telling you you’ll put a curse on your baby if your cleanser contains ulmus davidiana root extract.
In this episode Sarah talks with Dr. Aegean Chan to break down the typical questions about what products are safe for you and baby.
Note: This persp...2021-03-3046 min
The Juna Moms PodcastBaby Milestones with Mommy and Me PTOn this episode Sarah chats with Brittany from Mommy and Me PT.
Brittany is a pediatric physical therapist, a gross motor expert and am a Mom.
Through her business Katie has developed easy-to-use content to help moms understand their baby's milestones and development.
In this episode, Brittany shares her tips for mastering tummy time, what kind of milestones are important to watch out for, and more importantly, which ones really don't matter at all. She also busts some common myths around what age babies should start walking. You might be surprised by this...2021-03-2359 min
The Juna Moms PodcastLabor Through The Lens of a Pelvic Health PT with Katie HunterOn this episode Sarah chats with Katie Hunter, DPT.
Katie is a pelvic health physical therapist and advisor to Juna. She helped Juna create our new Core Restore Program - which you can find in the Juna App.
Katie works with postpartum mamas to help them recover after childbirth.
In this episode, Katie shares her own birth story, how she prepped for labor, what she did during pregnancy to keep her pelvic floor strong, and what she's doing to recover.
This episode is packed with 50 minutes of gold and will save...2021-03-1059 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Stories: Motherhood UnderstoodSarah talks to Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood.
Jen had a fairly straightforward path to becoming a Mom, but when she brought her son home from the hospital, everything turned. She fell into deep postpartum depression and her mom and husband took over the parenting duties *while she cried in bed.
Jen shares the not so pretty side of the role we are taught to believe comes naturally when we decide it’s time to start a family. For her, it took a whole year, lots of therapy and medication, just to adjust to her new...2021-03-0247 min
The Juna Moms PodcastParenting Toddlers with Devon KuntzmanSarah talks to Devin from Transforming Toddlerhood.
Devin is an ICF certified life coach who specializes in helping parents overcome the challenges associated with raising toddler aged children. She works with the parents directly to create confidence in their parenting and nurture their development to help parents craft the best relationship possible with their little ones.
Even if you don't have toddler age kids yet, this is one of those episodes you want to take notes for.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and P...2021-02-2346 min
The Juna Moms PodcastAll Things Potty Training with Aloha Integrative TherapySarah talks with Quiara Smith, a pediatric pelvic floor occupational therapist, which basically means that she specializes in all things related to potty training and treating the myriad of issues that may arise.
Quiara is a wealth of knowledge and together they get into some very helpful topics like how to know when your child is ready for potty training, the most common problems she sees, how to parent to each child individually, transitioning to nighttime potty training, and more.
This is one of those episodes you listen to 3x because there is so much g...2021-02-1554 min
The Juna Moms PodcastMoving Toward A Non-Toxic Life with Hila BahariSarah talks to Hila from Mama Guide.
Hila has created amazing resources for mamas on her website and instagram, including one on our topic today: Moving Toward A Non-Toxic Life.
Hila makes it simple and easy for you to begin removing toxins from your life and provides tips for where to put your energy as you get started on this journey.
One key tip: Take it slow and don’t try to make all these changes overnight. Hope you enjoy 😊
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App...2021-02-0839 min
The Juna Moms PodcastMotherhood Unfiltered with Jennifer SkiljaSarah talks to Jennifer Skilja, a mom from Anchorage, Alaska who has developed a following by being wildly transparent about her fertility and motherhood journey. Jennifer shares her story around secondary infertility, ectopic, pregnancies, and her thoughts on getting ready to deliver during a pandemic.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https://juna.co/podcast
2021-02-0254 min
The Juna Moms PodcastReframing Fertility Wellness with Emily WatsonOn today’s episode Sarah chats with Emily Watson.
Emily is a fertility and wellness Coach who helps women & their partners take control of their health, navigate fertility & find clarity in parenthood. She does this with a strong focus on diet and lifestyle and by teaching you how to work on relationships with yourself and others.
On this episode we talk about Emily's journey to becoming a Mom and how she founded her business, My Nest Well, at the same time she was having her baby.
Emily saw a big hole in the mar...2021-01-2647 min
The Juna Moms PodcastBusting Pregnancy and Parenting Myths with Sharon MazelOn this episode Sarah chats with Sharon Mazel, a contributing writer for WhatToExpect.com, about all the most common pregnancy myths - things like dying your hair , eating for two, if you can actually tell the gender of your baby based on the way you are carrying, stretch marks, sleeping positions, getting labor started, and more.
They also discuss some common early parenting myths like what position baby should be sleeping in, swaddling, when to introduce the bottle if you are breastfeeding, using pacifiers, introducing solids, and more.
This episode will save you from unnecessary...2021-01-191h 08
The Juna Moms PodcastParental Burnout: What You Need To KnowOn today’s episode Sarah chats with Olivia Scobie.
Olivia has her Master’s in social work and specializes in helping moms and families deepen their resiliency and navigate the most challenging aspects of parenting.
On this episode they dive into the top signs of “mom burnout” and the six things you can do to help avoid getting burned out in the first place.
This episode should be required listening for all new Moms and especially poignant during the pandemic where we are all finding ourselves in new and unexpected situations.
For more...2021-01-1245 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Stories: A Look On The Bright SideToday we have a less common take on postpartum -- where things went BETTER than expected.
In this episode Sarah talks to Jenny Friedman, who you may know from Instagram as the @autism.nutritionist.
Jenny had been warned by many well-intentioned friends and family members about how hard postpartum could be. But for her, it turned out to be an incredible transition for her, both as a mother and a partner. So if you're one of those people that's expecting only hardship, here's a different possibility!
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for P...2021-01-0537 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPreparing For Motherhood with Dr. Sterling, OBGYNSarah talks with Dr. Christine Sterling about preparing for Motherhood. They talk about the steps you should take if you are getting ready to conceive, the different things you can do to prepare yourself for pregnancy, and using pregnancy as a time to implement strong self-care routines that will carry over into your everyday life.
They also talk about how to best prepare yourself for birth as well as the ESSENTIAL things to do to prepare for life once baby arrives.
Dr. Sterling gives voice and lends her warm-hearted, doctor-informed insights to the many physical...2020-12-1558 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe 1-2 Kid Transition: What You Need To KnowIn this episode Sarah talks with Kara Hardin about her experience transitioning from 1 to 2 kids.
Kara was the 1st guest on the podcast and she's back to share an update to her life and to talk through what she's learned with adding another kid to the mix.
They talk about how the challenges can start even before the baby is born because the challenges of being pregnant and raising a toddler make it much harder than being pregnant with no children. They also touch on...
- prenatal depression
- hyperemesis
- as...2020-12-071h 00
The Juna Moms PodcastBaby Planning with The Baby Chick®In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick®, who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother.
Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births!
Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby product recommendations and g...2020-12-011h 11
The Juna Moms PodcastRaising A Calm and Cool Baby with Little Movers PTOn today’s episode Sarah talks with Elizabeth Morel, a physical therapist and Mom who is an expert in helping other mamas raise calm, cool, and collected babies.
In this episode Sarah and Elizabeth go into detail on the topics that will help keep mamas sane and babies happy. Things like:
-craniosacral therapy
-how she helps mamas who are having difficulty breastfeeding
-food sensitive babies
-working with mamas who did not have optimal deliveries
-what is the sign of a "tight baby"? and how do you solve it?
-utero constraint and how it might affect the ba...2020-11-2451 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Stories: 55 Hours of LaborIn this episode Sarah talks with Becca Pardess, a Mom of baby Shane. Becca shares her postpartum story and birth story, which includes a 55-hour labor and getting preeclampsia during labor.
The doctors then had to put her on a magnesium drip, which basically makes you feel like you're hung over. And then she pushed for four hours and 45 minutes and topped it off with a second degree tear and then an episiotomy.
In this episode Sarah and Becca go into detail about:
-how she got put on a benadryl drip to help soften...2020-11-1643 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Stories: Expect The UnexpectedIn this episode Sarah talks with Erin Elliott, a Mom with two wildly different births and postpartum experiences. Aaron shares very candidly the way she navigated through recovering from a traumatic birth.
She shares how she planned for a vaginal birth, but wound up have to have a last minute C-section with her first baby. On her 2nd birth, she found herself with a third degree tear and a rush to the NICU after her second had some breathing issues.
She also shares her struggles with breastfeeding and all the beautiful things that came from po...2020-11-1045 min
The Juna Moms PodcastYour Most Common Pregnancy Questions: Asked and AnsweredIn this episode Sarah talks with Liesel Teen from the popular Instagram page @Mommy.LaborNurse.
In this episode Sarah and Liesel go into detail about some of the most common questions Liesel gets during labor:
-Tearing during labor, episiotomies
-Effective ways to manage pain "down there" after labor
-Bodily symptoms - water breaking, discharge, boobs leaking, etc.
-How to get labor started? Liesel has a great article about this.
-The steps of being induced. What medicine is used during induction? Are inductions right for you?
-What it's like to get an epidural
-C-Section vs Vaginal Birth
2020-11-0344 min
The Juna Moms PodcastPostpartum Stories: The First Two WeeksIn this episode Sarah talks with her friend Dillan who recently had a baby. At the time of recording her first baby was just two months old. The idea with this series of Postpartum Stories is to hear from Moms about their postpartum experiences. There are lots of podcast episodes about birth stories, but the rawness of the postpartum phase is often less considered.
In this episode Lauren and Dillan go into detail about:
-Dillan's birth of her 1st daughter
-The first 3 days in the hospital
-Tearing during labor
-The first 2 weeks at home
-What to...2020-10-2741 min
The Juna Moms PodcastEating For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Lauren Manaker, RDNIn this episode Sarah talks with Lauren Manaker, a Registered Dietician and expert in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition. Lauren is one Juna's most trusted advisers and was instrumental in Juna's approach to Nutrition, as well as much of the content you see in the Juna App.
In this episode Lauren and Sarah go into detail on the most frequently asked questions we get about eating. Some topics include:
eating during the 1st trimester
prenatal vitamins
is fish safe during pregnancy?
can you have deli meats during pregnancy?
how much food should you be eating?
why...2020-10-2049 min
The Juna Moms PodcastHow To Have The Healthiest Pregnancy with @MeowmeixIn this episode Sarah talks with Amanda Rocchio from the popular instagram page @meowmeix and podcast Master Your Health.
Amanda is a fitness and nutrition guru and really does an amazing job of simplifying the complex world of nutrition.
Amanda was recently married and is ready for the next phase of her life -- becoming a Mom. She hosts this episode and asks Sarah all the things about healthy pregnancies.
There are an endless amount of myths surrounding pregnancy and pre/postpartum health, which can definitely cause some confusion when it comes to...2020-10-1357 min
The Juna Moms PodcastNewborn Sleep Tips and Tricks with Sarah PatelIn this episode Sarah talks with Sarah Patel from @TeachToSleep.
Sarah is the founder of Teach to Sleep and a Mom to two little ones who are 18 months apart. She's a fully qualified baby and infant sleep consultant. Sarah has worked in education for over 15 years as a primary school teacher and a senior lecturer in education. She uses her background in teaching to share healthy sleep habits, which are based around routine and sleep patterns.
In this episode, we talk about setting up a safe sleep environment. We talk about sleep regressions and how t...2020-09-2856 min
The Juna Moms PodcastBabies and Money: Full Interview with Cheryl Nelson BoydFinances! Everyone's favorite topic, right?
Like or not, babies are a significant expense and the more you know about preparing for this next chapter of your life, the more confidently you'll be able to handle the unexpected. After all, caring for a newborn is hard enough -- you don't want to be focusing on these things postpartum.
To help us dive even further into this topic, Sarah sat down with @CherylBoyd for an episode of the Juna Women Podcast. Cheryl is a financial planner from Colorado, who specializes in helping parents navigate this unique period of your life...2020-09-221h 06
The Juna Moms PodcastImprove Your Chances of Getting Pregnant with Dr. Aimee RauppThis episode is the full interview with Dr. Aimee Raupp, which is part of our Alternative Healthcare episode (Season 2, Episode 3), and we’re talking all about Naturopathic and Alternative medicine for reproduction and fertility.
By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea of what naturopathic doctors do, whether this is the right route for you, and gain a better understanding of the connection between your overall well-being and how that might affect your ability to get pregnant. In western culture, alternative medicine has a bit of a stigma associated with it -- nam...2020-09-1543 min
The Juna Moms PodcastAll The Sh*t We Do with Author Eve RodskyThis episode is Sarah's full interview with Author Eve Rodsky, who has crafted a real world solution for dividing the 100 or so invisible tasks that must get done every day as part of her book "Fair Play".
Parts of this interview were featured in a previous episode entitled: Family Planning 101: The Fair Play Game
By the end of this episode you should have a clear picture of the importance of domestic responsibility and be able to set the “every day” of your life up for success.
If you’re listening to this episode before...2020-09-0146 min
The Juna Moms PodcastParenting in a Pandemic with Hayley GoldbergIn this episode Sarah talks with Hayley Goldberg from the Heart of Connecting.
Hayley is a Mom of 3 who specializes in helping parents come together to build strong loving families. She does this through Parent Coaching, Workshops, and Speaking Events.
In today’s episode we focus on parenting in a pandemic.
Now that we are about six months in to this thing, there are some common struggles we are all having as parents of young kids.
Hayley does an incredible job voicing those concerns and sharing tips and tricks to help us...2020-08-2549 min
The Juna Moms PodcastSex and Relationships with Dr Renee HilliardLet’s Talk About Sex.
This is the full interview with Dr. Renee Hilliard. You can listen to the original episode here: https://anchor.fm/juna-women/episodes/Family-Planning-101-Lets-Talk-About-Sex-ed34qs
Today we’re talking all about sex and intimacy, specifically during this period of your life where you’re either trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. By the end of this episode you should learn some new communication skills, feel more confident discussing vulnerable topics like painful sex, orgasms, sex shaming, and be on track for a deeper connection with your partner.
For more fr...2020-08-1852 min
The Juna Moms PodcastLet's Have A Baby with Dr. Batya NovickIn today's episode we talk about what couples can do to prepare for their fertility journey and how you and your partner can prepare for what life is going to look like after having a baby.
By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea how to communicate with your partner about your wants and needs as well as come together to create a family plan that you both feel comfortable with. We’ll be talking about sensitive topics like miscarriage, infertility, & how those things can impact your relationship as you approach parenthood.
...2020-08-101h 03
The Juna Moms PodcastLife and Love After Having Kids with Sheina SchochetWhat happens when you actually become parents? How do you keep the fire burning, the connection strong, and avoid the fate of the nearly 50% of couples who wind up getting divorced?
Yes, it's true -- the current divorce rate in the United States is somewhere between 40-50%.
In a study from 2013, couples were asked their top reasons for getting divorced and 57% said one of the top reasons was “too much conflict and arguing”.
When you spend your life with someone, there’s bound to be conflict. But the key is using that conflict to mak...2020-07-2756 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe TUSHY Method with Dr. Aimee EyvazzadehTrimester zero. It's not a term you hear often, but reproductive endocrinologists would like to change that.
In this episode of our family planning series Sarah talks with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, a fertility expert and reproductive endocrinologist. This is the full interview from "Trimester Zero" - Season 2, Episode 2. If you want the condensed version, listen to that episode first.
Getting reproductive care as early as possible could mean the difference between having one or more successful pregnancies or struggling for years with infertility and heartache.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a...2020-07-2043 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe First Month of PostpartumSarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st month of Postpartum with her third baby.
Sarah talks about managing a new baby during the Pandemic and shares her tips and tricks she's learned being a 3rd time mom. If you know anyone who will have a baby soon, share this episode with them!
Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast
Follow Juna on Instagram: http://instagram.com/juna.moms
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and P...2020-07-1433 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: AdoptionToday's episode Today’s episode is the 12th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about adoption. To help with this topic, I sat down with Amy from Kansas. Amy is a Mom of two adopted boys who are virtual twins and was pregnant with a third boy at the time we recorded.
There are many reasons why an individual or couple might consider adopting a child. For some it might be Infertility, health concerns, or to help a child in need. For others it could be the lack of a partner or to g...2020-07-0854 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: The Path To Becoming Same Sex ParentsNon traditional families.
This is basically a family that is NOT made up of a married male and female and a child or children. If you are someone who wants to have children, but doesn’t necessarily fall into the traditional category, there are ways to make it happen.
For our purposes here, we are talking about same sex parenting, specifically a lesbian married couple who decided to use a sperm donor and IVF to make their parenting dreams happen.
Our guests are Joanna and Amber from Raleigh, NC. They were extremely gracious and forthcoming in sharing their story and exp...2020-07-0125 minThe Juna Moms PodcastSarah's Home Birth Story With Her Son LeviToday we have a special episode! Juna Founder, Sarah Kuhn, and her husband Eric, sat down with their friend Kara to share the story of their home birth.
Their third baby and second son Levi was born last week and it was Sarah's first home birth.
We will resume Episodes of Season 2 next Tuesday.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum.
If you liked this episode, please subscribe!
Season 2 Homepage and Show Notes can be found here: https://juna.co...2020-06-241h 17
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: Babies + MoneyFinances! Everyone's favorite topic, right?
Like or not, babies are a significant expense and the more you know about preparing for this next chapter of your life, the more confidently you'll be able to handle the unexpected. After all, caring for a newborn is hard enough -- you don't want to be focusing on these things postpartum.
To help us dive even further into this topic, Sarah sat down with @CherylBoyd for an episode of the Juna Women Podcast. Cheryl is a financial planner from Colorado, who specializes in helping parents navigate this unique period of your life...2020-06-0928 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: The Fair Play GameToday’s episode is the 8th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the little things we do every day that often go unnoticed.
To help us with this topic, I enlisted my husband Eric for a candid conversation on how we divvy things up, and Author Eve Rodsky, who has crafted a real world solution for dividing the 100 or so invisible tasks that must get done every day as part of her book "Fair Play".
By the end of this episode you should have a clear picture of the impor...2020-05-2727 min
The Juna Moms PodcastEMERGENCY POD! Potty Training Expert TipsIn this episode Sarah talks with Allison Jandu aka The Potty Training Consultant.
Sarah was in a crisis during the Pandemic attempting to potty train her daughter and reached out to Allison for help. They got the idea to record their conversation so you all can benefit too!
Allison is a professional consultant who assists families with one of childhood’s most important, yet daunting, milestones - potty training.
Allison has helped countless children of all ages. Her custom potty training plans are based on building independence and empowerment and she thrives on seei...2020-05-201h 01
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: The Fertility DietToday’s episode is the 7th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about prenatal nutrition.
When I sat down with Stefanie I was actually in the process of Trying To Conceive my 3rd baby, and I’m happy to report that her advice helped and I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant - HELLO 3rd Trimester.
What you’re going to hear in the episode is a high level overview of the things we should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to our diets and fertility.
Stefanie does an amazing j...2020-05-1227 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: The Emotional Toll of InfertilityToday’s episode is the 6th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the emotional toll infertility can take on the lives of those it affects and the people around them. By the end of this episode you should have some tools to help you process many of these emotions, learn the things to say and do if you have a friend or family member going through infertility, and set yourself up for success if you’re just beginning you’re trying to conceive journey.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check...2020-04-2922 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: Let's Talk About SexLet’s Talk About Sex. Not in the Cosmopolitan headline, “21 Mind Blowing Sex Moves You’ve Never Tried” kind of way. But rather about the things that are actually going to help make your sex life, your relationship, and your marriage better. According to Dr. Renee Hilliard, a former OBGYN turned Sex and Love Coach, nearly 85% of people have some difficulty with getting their sex life back after kids, or struggled during the baby making process. That means that most of you listening to this episode will find something to relate to:
Today’s episode is the 5th part of...2020-04-2123 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: Parental Mental HealthToday’s episode is the 4th part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about the dynamics at play between you and your partner when you decide to add a baby to the mix. By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea how to communicate with your partner about your wants and needs as well as come together to create a family plan that you both feel comfortable with. We’ll be talking about sensitive topics like miscarriage, infertility, & how those things can impact your relationship as you approach parenthood.
To h...2020-04-1427 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: Alternative HealthcareToday’s episode is the 3rd part of our Family Planning Series, and we’re talking all about Naturopathic and Alternative medicine for reproduction and fertility. By the end of this episode you should have a much better idea of what naturopathic doctors do, whether this is the right route for you, and gain a better understanding of the connection between your overall well-being and how that might affect your ability to get pregnant. In western culture, alternative medicine has a bit of a stigma associated with it -- namely that it’s practices or medicines may not have a body...2020-04-0724 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: Trimester ZeroTrimester zero. It's not a term you hear often, but reproductive endocrinologists would like to change that.
In this 2nd episode of our family planning series we talk with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh and Dr. Lucky Sekhon - both fertility experts and reproductive endocrinologists.
Getting reproductive care as early as possible could mean the difference between having one or more successful pregnancies or struggling for years with infertility and heartache.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear picture of fertility and feel empowered to advocate for yourself and your future family.2020-03-3126 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFamily Planning 101: How To Get PregnantThis episode features Dr. Elizabeth Kane from Natalist and Lindsay Meisel from Ava Women. Both are experts in ovulation tracking and menstrual cycles - two of the most important factors when it comes to getting pregnant.
For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum:
2020-03-2420 minThe Juna Moms PodcastSeason 2 TeaserHi guys, it’s Sarah from Juna. There’s no new episode of Juna Women this week as we are prepping for the release of Season 2. But, before we get there, let’s recap season one, in case you missed anything.
Our top 5 episodes from Season 1 are:
- Teaching Kids Healthy Food Habits
- Things Your Mom Never Told You About Labor
-Breastfeeding Power Hour
-The Postpartum Vagina (Pt.1)
-The Power of Real Food During Pregnancy.
Season 1 was all about finding experts in the topics around...2020-03-0901 min
The Juna Moms PodcastTeaching Kids Healthy Food Habits with Jennifer Anderson, @Kids.Eat.In.ColorIn this episode Sarah talks with Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat In Color, a popular Instagram page and website that helps parents learn how to feed their kids and develop healthy relationships with food and eating.
Jennifer is a a mom, wife, and registered dietitian. She has a masters of science in public health, in international health and human nutrition from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. If you follow Jennifer on Instagram you know she is the gold standard of knowledge when it comes to this challenging topic of feeding your kids.
In the...2020-03-0357 min
The Juna Moms PodcastRaising Respectful, Kind, Resilient, and Happy Kids with Hayley Goldberg, LMFTIn this episode Sarah talks with Hayley Goldberg from the Heart of Connecting.
Hayley is a Mom of 3 who specializes in helping parents come together to build strong loving families. She does this through Parent Coaching, Workshops, and Speaking Events.
In today’s episode Sarah and Hayley get to the root of common parenting struggles and how to create strategies that are positive, collaborative, and help build warm and trusting relationships between parents and their children.
Hayley shares her approach to parenting and how it is our responsibility as parents to coach, guide, an...2020-02-251h 04
The Juna Moms PodcastC-Section Strong: How To Prep and Recover with Olena Danko, MS, RDN, LDIn this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.
Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.
If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!
Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast
2020-02-1040 min
The Juna Moms PodcastWe Need To Talk About Infertility with Nathalie CarpenterIn this episode Sarah talks with Nathalie from the blog Fertilust. Nathalie is a brand marketer who went through unexplained infertility and set out to redefine the conversation around infertility on her blog, Fertilust.
In February 2017, Nathalie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Here were some her stats:
3 years of trying to conceive
2 unsuccessful IUIs
2 unsuccessful IVFs
2 major pity party episodes
5 reproductive endocrinologists
A third and successful IVF!
Nathalie goes into detail on her IVF / IUI process, the emotions that accompany unexplained infertility, and the importance of sharing your journey...2020-02-041h 02
The Juna Moms PodcastBreastfeeding Power Hour with Sarah SieboldIn this episode, Sarah talks with Sarah Siebold, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mom of two.
Sarah answers all of the most frequently asked questions surrounding breastfeeding as well as many you may never have thought to ask.
This interview is jam packed with information to help you have a successful breastfeeding relationship.
If you are breastfeeding now or plan to be in the future, this episode is a must listen.
Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast
Download the Juna App for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juna-pregnancy-workouts/id14528833132020-01-211h 13
The Juna Moms PodcastFertility Nutrition with Stefanie Valakas aka The DietologistIn this episode Sarah talks with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist, an Accredited Dietitian & Nutritionist and the Director of The Dietologist, based in Sydney, Australia.
Stefanie's focus is on helping couples who are trying to conceive and those who are struggling with fertility nutrition issues and those are struggling with PCOS and Endometriosis.
Sarah and Stefanie talk about fertility nutrition and break down all of the important things to consider as we prepare and optimize our body's for starting a family. If you or anyone you know is thinking about trying to conceive a baby...2019-12-171h 01
The Juna Moms PodcastSurviving The First Trimester with Sarah KuhnIn this episode Sarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st Trimester of her 3rd pregnancy. She was 11 weeks pregnant at time of recording.
Sarah talks about her struggles - including fatigue, nausea, constipation, and navigating a pregnancy with two kids under 5 and shares her wins - small as they may be. Some of the wins include finding time for naps, leaning on her husband Eric for help with the bedtime routine, staying consistent with her colace and calcium/magnesium to help manage constipation, and more.
If you know anyone...2019-12-0917 min
The Juna Moms PodcastBaby Planning For New Moms with The Baby Chick®In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick®, who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother.
Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births!
Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby product recommendations and g...2019-12-031h 11
The Juna Moms PodcastHigh Risk Pregnancies, Premature Babies, and Infant Loss with Parijat DeshpandeIn this episode Sarah talks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. They talk about high risk pregnancies, the connection, her own pregnancy and how the mind body work during her last stint in the hospital enabled her to keep her son in her body for an extra 15 days - which for him meant life or death. She was inspired to make this work...2019-11-1252 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 2) with Marcy Crouch, PTIn this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor.
They talk about postpartum stuff like getting cleared for sex after pregnancy, prolapse, how to retrain your bladder, and abdominal separation.
In part 1 of the interview, (you can listen to part 1 here) they talked about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic...2019-11-0552 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 1) with Marcy Crouch, PTIn this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor.
They talk about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core, and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing.
If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor is a little foreign to you this is the episode to listen to. If you're nt foreign to t...2019-10-281h 04
The Juna Moms PodcastHow To Get Pregnant with Elizabeth Kane PhDIn this episode, Sarah talks with reformed lab scientist heading up the R&D at Natalist Co, Elizabeth Kane, BA, NYU. PhD, Harvard.
On the show, Sarah and Elizabeth talk about all things "trying to conceive" and Elizabeth walks us through all the steps to take to find your ovulation window, as well as debunking many of the the myths around getting pregnant.
They talk about birth control cleanses, fertility teas, and other products that are not evidence based, but exist in the marketplace. This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone trying to...2019-10-2246 min
The Juna Moms PodcastFertility: What You Can Control, and What You Can't with Liz ShawIn this episode, Sarah talks with Nutrition Expert and Author, Liz Shaw. Liz is a Registered Dietician and Mom of Hayden living in San Diego, California.
On the show, Sarah and Liz dive deep into her own 5-year experience with her infertility. They talk about her failed IVF cycles and how she picked herself up and advocated for her own health, only to go on and have what she describes as her miracle baby.
Liz shares the "controllable" factors when trying to have a baby - the things we can do to increase our chances of getting pregnant. These are:
...2019-10-1555 min
The Juna Moms PodcastAn Unplanned Pregnancy, Genetic Testing, and Lactation Cookies with Whitney Rovell.In this episode, Sarah talks with Founder and CEO of Miracle Milkookies, Whitney Rovell.
Whitney is the mama behind Miracle Milkookies. She first learned about lactation cookies when her friend dropped them on my doorstep after having her first baby in 2015. She had NO idea what a lactation cookie was, but she knew they really helped her produce more milk.
She googled lactation producing ingredients and learned that oats, yeast and flaxseed seemed to be the magic milk-boosting combo. She added yeast and flax to her go-to oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe, a recipe she had created years before that f...2019-09-2355 min
The Juna Moms PodcastHow To Feel Confident as a New Mom with Bryce ReddyIn this episode Sarah talks with licensed mental health counselor, Bryce Reddy (@mombrain.therapist on Instagram). Bryce is Mama of two living in Massachusetts, with a clinical focus in maternal mental health and a really helpful Instagram account that provides Moms with real life tools to mange their mental health.
In this episode we talk about her journey to Motherhood and the massive shift from “not mom” to Mom. Bryce provided some amazing tips and insight for setting boundaries with in-law and family members, keeping communication lines strong between you and your partner, dealing with loneliness, disconnection, and...2019-09-1751 min
The Juna Moms PodcastMental Health, Social Media, and Maternity Fashion with Ali LevineIn this episode, Sarah talks with celebrity stylist and influencer, Ali Levine.
Ali really opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and provides excellent advice any mom can implement to help overcome what can be a very disorienting time.
She talks about her mental health and break from social media - which lasted for 2 months. As someone who uses social media for her income, this was a very difficult, but important decision for her. Social media had become damaging to her well-being.
They also dive into maternity fashion and Ali has some g...2019-09-0442 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThings Your Mom Never Told You About Labor with Liesel Teen, RNLiesel Teen is a Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse and the Mom behind the Instagram account - @mommy.labornurse.
On this episode Liesel and Sarah get into the nitty gritty of labor, touching on a number of topics including:
- pooping during labor
- episiotomies and tearing
- how painful labor REALLY is
- orgasmic births
- the phases of labor, including when to go to the hospital
- epidurals
- recovering after c-section / vaginal births
- what to do if sex is painful after you have a b...2019-08-261h 00The Juna Moms PodcastIUI, Twins, and Becoming a Second-Time Mom with Amanda ApplebaumThis is Episode 011, IUI, Twins, and Becoming a Second-Time Mom with Amanda Applebaum.
In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast, Sarah talks her good friend and Mom of 3, including boy/girl twins, Amanda Applebaum.
Amanda shares her story with incredible honesty around subjects a lot of people don’t want to talk about, including timed intercourse, delivering twins vaginally, feeling disconnected from her babies after delivery, intrauterine insemination, and having surgery to repair diastasis recti.
Full show notes here.2019-08-2052 minThe Juna Moms PodcastFeeding Your Kids with Confidence and Positivity - Alex Turnbull, RDNIn this episode of the Juna Women Podcast, Sarah talks to Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and expert on feeding your family, Alexandra Turbull.
Alex, @thefamilynutritionist, is all about helping Moms feel confident about what and how they feed their families and does an excellent job sharing her wealth of knowledge in this episode. They talk about baby led weaning, the division of responsibility, feeding toddlers, and how to introduce new foods.
Full show notes and episode details: http://juna.co/nutrition/feeding-your-kids-with-confidence-and-positivity-alexandra-turnbull-rdn/
2019-08-1237 min
The Juna Moms PodcastGestational Diabetes with Rebecca PardessIn this episode of the Juna Women Podcast we talk about Gestational Diabetes, including who is at risk, how and when to get tested, and what to do if you get a positive diagnosis. The craziest part about Gestational Diabetes, and was true in Becca's case, is that about 40–60% of women have no demonstrable risk factor. Typically, women exhibit no symptoms, which is why many advocate that all women be tested.
Gestational diabetes affects ~3–9% of pregnancies. It is especially common during the last three months of pregnancy. It affects 1% of those under the age of 20 and 13% of those...2019-07-1150 min
The Juna Moms PodcastWhat To Expect When You're Not Expecting with Hailee RepkoIn today’s episode you'll hear from one of my Creative Partners at Juna, Hailee Repko, about how she navigated an unexpected positive pregnancy test and the reality of becoming a Mom before she was "ready".
it's estimated that nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, so Hailee's story should resonate with many of you.
Hailee is also the brains behind all of the plant-based recipes here at Juna and the creator of our free E-Book - 30 Snacks For Pregnancy.
Hope you enjoy :-)
- Sarah, Founder & CEO of Juna2019-06-1442 min
The Juna Moms PodcastEntrepreneurship and Motherhood with Pallavi GollaThe Juna Women podcast is a weekly discussion where Juna Founder, Sarah Kuhn, talks to Moms about their health, their work, their parenting, and all the different ways they're keeping it together.
On this episode of Juna Women, I sit down with Pallavi Golla, the founder of Lark Adventure Wear. Both of my kids closets are filled with Lark Wear. She's a Mom to two boys and lives in Pittsburgh, PA.
Today we talk about her path to building a family and a busienss at the same time. She gives great advice on how to start from scratch in an...2019-06-1136 min
The Juna Moms PodcastThe Psychology of Parenting with Kara HardinThe Juna Women podcast is a weekly discussion where I talk to Moms about their health, their work, their parenting, and all the different ways they're keeping it together.
On the first episode of Juna Women, I sit down with Kara Hardin who is a Mom to two year old Josh, a licensed psychotherapist a lawyer, and most recently an entrepreneur. Kara just launched her own consulting practice and has some really helpful advice for being productive, but more importantly, being kind to yourself. Kara also put on her therapist hat and flipped the script on me a bunch. We...2019-06-041h 27