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IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 90 \ Newborn Transition to Life on the Outside: How To Make It Smooth and BeautifulSHOW NOTES
Kinda like with birth, if you listen to people around you, you probably think that the newborn period is a traumatic time of screaming babies and nobody sleeping much. Babies are either colic or teething or allergic to this or that or won’t sleep at night. It can sound pretty scary. But what if I told you that all of that is something that is very true to who they are and who they have always been — they are trying to adjust to something so very different than all they’ve ever known….so we need t...2024-05-0735 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 90 \ Newborn Transition to Life on the Outside: How To Make It Smooth and BeautifulSHOW NOTES
Kinda like with birth, if you listen to people around you, you probably think that the newborn period is a traumatic time of screaming babies and nobody sleeping much. Babies are either colic or teething or allergic to this or that or won’t sleep at night. It can sound pretty scary. But what if I told you that all of that is something that is very true to who they are and who they have always been — they are trying to adjust to something so very different than all they’ve ever known….so we need t...2024-05-0735 min
Birth Story Podcast183 Cerclage, Miscarriage, and Hypnobabies: Designing a redemptive birth with Hypnobabies grad Theresa KinterThe birth of my first son was a deviation from my meticulously crafted plans, shrouding me in an unexpected sense of shame. The aftermath gave rise to a tempest of postpartum depression and anxiety, a labyrinthine struggle that eventually became a catalyst for self-discovery. As the years streamed by, the landscape shifted once more - our eagerly anticipated pregnancy dissolved into sorrow through a late miscarriage at 15 weeks, orchestrated by an incompetent cervix. Yet, from the ashes of despair emerged a phoenix of resilience. The subsequent pregnancy came adorned with its own challenges, demanding a cerclage stitch to fortify...2023-10-151h 29
Fat And Pregnant4. Co-Sleeping When You're Plus Size: The Facts with Isadora AmbroseToday Isadora Ambrose joins me to share her incredible work and the information she has found regarding co-sleeping (and bedsharing) when you're plus size. We explore this topic in depth and look at the research surrounding safety and risk reduction.You'll hear us discuss:What co-sleeping and bedsharing are (and aren't!)Ways to improve safety when co-sleeping or bedsharingThe research looking at co-sleeping when you're plus size (note BMI mention and stigmatizing language is used when referencing studies)Our own personal journeys with co-sleepingThe cultural differences seen with co-sleeping and bedsharing messages2023-10-0649 min
Onder mama’s#39 Geboortelijst: wat zijn de musthaves voor je baby?
In deze aflevering hebben we geboortelijstconsulente Martine van the baby’s corner te gast. Samen duiken we in het onderwerp waar alle toekomstige ouders nieuwsgierig naar zijn: de geboortelijst en welke musthaves je nu echt nodig hebt voor je kleintje. Martine is zelf mama én heeft jaren ervaring met het aanleggen van geboortelijsten en kent het assoritment voor baby en mama als geen ander. Luister mee en ontdek waar je best allemaal rekening mee houdt bij het aanleggen van je lijst, want vooral met de veiligheid van je kleintje in je achterhoofd valt er heel wat te beslissen!
Wat mag je...2023-05-3144 min
The Gentle CosleeperMomships and Mom-ShamingOn this weeks episode, Alexis discusses the dynamics of friendships and relationships after motherhood and what is the difference between Momships and friendships. She candidly discusses the ebbs and flows of friendships that have come and gone based on a few things that she shares with her listeners. She uses a article written by Medela, that discusses 10 ways we might be mom-shaming to acknowledge and take inventory so that our Momships, friendships, and relationships thrive and not falter because we are moms. Sources mentioned in episode:
@destni.Ann
@peanut
https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding/articles/mom-shaming-10-ways-you-might-be-doing-it2022-05-0831 minThe Gentle CosleeperBedsharing: My Safe SpaceIn this week’s episode Alexis takes to the mic solo to tell her story how she began her cosleeping journey and how she wound up safely bedsharing with her 2 under 2.
She candidly discusses the rocky road to creating her safe sleep space as well as a PSA to society at the end of the episode that you don’t want to miss!
Follow Alexis on Instagram @thegentlecosleeper for more one bedsharing, cosleeping, and following that power motherly intuition.
Accounts mentioned:
@joolsannie
@cosleepy2022-04-2236 minThe Gentle CosleeperCosleeping Chronicles: Our Journey through Connection and CosleepingThis week we are debuting Alexis’ newest co-host: Josephine Wade. She’s a hard-working military, attached, cosleeping mama that has a wealth of knowledge and testimony to share.
Josie talks about navigating her challenges she’s faced and compromises she’s had to make due to her career and being head-of-household. She adds a new spin and perspective to The Gentle Cosleeper Podcast that proves to be invaluable to our community.
Although the duo has had to do things differently, there is one thing that they have in common: to raise independent, emotionally resilient humans. The pair talks about colseeping with two...2022-04-0844 minThe Gentle CosleeperMotherhood: Unfiltered with Libby Ward of Diary of an Honest MomThis week’s episode Alexis is joined by Libby Ward of The Diary of an Honest Mom. The pair discuss what martyrdom in motherhood looks like and ways we can celebrate ourselves without sacrificing what we need and want.
Libby goes to shares her vulnerable journey of comparison and how we can focus on connection.
Alexis discusses the difficulties she’s faced comparing herself to the mother she was with her first and the two talk about why it was so hard the second time around when their other children were born.
Libby shows us all the acknowledging our imperfections and...2022-04-0344 min
Friday Night MomsChirping Birds are the Enemy of the StateWelcome to Friday Night Moms, a monthly podcast where we grab drinks and unpack the new normal of motherhood. We’re your hosts Celia and Danielle, long-time friends, entrepreneurs, and #boymoms. Celia is an interior designer and owner of the online concept store, Sticki Icki, and Danielle is a social entrepreneur, marketer, photo producer, and owner of a photography production agency.Episode Highlights/SummaryThis week, we’re talking about the sun, chirping birds, and other seemingly normal things that keep our babies awake at all the wrong times. We also chat about real...2022-04-0120 minThe Gentle CosleeperBreast Practices with Danielle of The Breastfeeding MentorOn this week’s episode Alexis is joined by Danielle Facey of The Breadtfeeding Mentor. The pair discuss taking the ownship back to our bodies. Danielle explains how our sexuality and our breastfeeding journey don’t have to be mutually exclusive as well as covering her journey as a mother breastfeeding her toddler. Danielle’s confidence and perspective is infectious and this episode is a must-listen!
Follow Danielle @thebreastfedingmentor and purchase her book at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09QLDV6X5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_16JC07FVRPT27V4PP29Q2022-03-2543 minThe Gentle CosleeperSpittin’ Up with Vanessa of Reflux RescueOn this week’s episode, Alexis is joined by Reflux Rescue’s Vanessa, Certified Baby Reflux Specialist. The pair discusses how anatomy as well as diet can play into the factor of our babies reflux. Alexis shares her very personal journey through her oldest son’s ongoing issues with silent reflux and the effects it’s had on her son and her family.
Vanessa showcases the wealth of her knowledge about symptoms, causes, and reflux management in this entire episode.
Need a consultation with Vanessa? Here is her website to book your 1-1.
https://www.refluxrescue.net/
@refluxrescue2022-03-1941 minThe Gentle CosleeperDitching the Generational Nostalgia with Mr. ChazzBuckle up your seatbelts, ya’ll. Because this episode packs a whole full course meal + dessert!!
For one, I am blown away with @mrchazz articulation and understanding of the importance of parenting the next generation!
🎙 we discuss how easy it is to get caught up in the generational “nostalgia” how things used to be in prior generations while they same the newest one even thought the newest generation is just a product of the gold ol’ days upbringing.
🎙we also cover another outlook and way too traditional parenting and where all the work begins with a two letter word: Us.
This doesn’t e...2022-02-271h 09The Gentle CosleeperNever to Cry Alone: The Night Weaning Journey with Rachael of Hey, Sleepy BabyThis week on The Gentle Cosleeper Alexis interviews Rachael, Infant Sleep Specialist and creator of Hey, Sleepy Baby. While Alexis considers night weaning, Rachael talks about the most reasons Mom’s want to night wean as well as her own story.
Alexis asks how did night weaning in the beginning, make Rachael feel. Rachael shares real, raw testimony about the emotions the night wean stirred up and gives us mommies a helpful tip to get through those tough moments.
How do we know when the baby’s cries are too much? And can you night wean successfully by yourself?? Give this...2022-02-1946 minThe Gentle CosleeperSleep Regressions DO NOT Exist and Hold the Mama with Jamilia Shani-Beasley of Terra De MamaIn this Episode, Alexis interviews Terra De Mama’s Jamilia Shani-Beasley, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Infant Sleep Consultant. The pair discusses how sleep regression does not exist; it is your children progressing in their growth and development.
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Jamilia gives tips on how we can support our littles and ourselves through their progressions focusing on attachment and self-care.
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Alexis states the first question someone might ask themselves before giving unsolicited advice and how the infant sleep industry is big business.
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Jamilia talks about her passion of being a woman’s hype-woman, the importance and roles of a doula, and how to o...2022-02-1247 minThe Gentle CosleeperFinding Balance and Grace with Actress Kaitlin BeckerIn this episode Alexis interviews actress and YouTube superstar Kaitlin Becker. They are also joined by Alexis’ oldest son Benjamin, as he was sick and attached to her hip.
After 4 years starring on Sunny Side Up on the Sprout Network, Kaitlin’s newest venture is playing Blippi’s bestie Meekah on Blippi’s Treehouse and his adventures.
They discuss Kaitlin’s acting journey, where she caught the “acting bug”, and the adventures of her current opportunity . Alexis and Kaitlin talk about screen time and how hard it is to balance that especially in the pandemic. The essence of this entire episode is bal...2022-02-0537 minThe Gentle CosleeperUnpacking our Trauma with LCSW Jennifer LusingerThe host Alexis Honey and guest Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jennifer Lusinger talk about unpacking trauma with the ACE (adverse childhood experiences) at the heart of their conversation. The pair discuss how trauma is felt by marginalized communities and how we can prevent a high ace score in our children lives. They also discuss how the pandemic has unveiled the need for mental help. Jennifer goes over how we need to normalize the benefits of therapy.
Alexis and Jennifer reveal their perfect ace score and how they work through that.
The two go over societal pressures to stay busy and...2022-02-0153 min
You, The MotherGentle Cosleeping with Alexis HoneyThis week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Alexis Honey, the creator and host of The Gentle Cosleeper! Alexis is the creator and honest of The Gentle Cosleeper, a navy veteran, and mommy of two. Alexis shares her fact over fear approach to the risks over rewards of proximity sleeping with your little ones as well as resources and tips to do it as safely as possible. Alexis shares studies that span over years of research and data endorsing, when eliminating associated risk factors, cospleeping and bedsharing is safe. Alexis works to empower parents throughout this episode. Are...2022-01-2440 minThe Gentle CosleeperThe Diary of a Mad Black MotherThis week’s episode will cover Alexis’ personal journey through her motherhood and the challenges it brings being a woman of color in America. She covers her struggle to get medical attention postpartum due to a serious condition and how that has shaped her as a mother today.
Alexis also covers the African American woman archetypes and how they effect the growth and healing the Gentle Black Mother needs to grow and raise her kind humans to contribute to the positive change the world is in desperate need of.
Articles cited in this episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc...2022-01-0925 min
The Gentle CosleeperCan Formula Families Safely Bedshare?*TRIGGER WARNING: SIDS and Infant Passing* On The Gentle Cosleeper’s premiere, host Alexis Honey dives in, feet-first, on the topic of how to eliminate the risks associated around bed sharing formula babies. Beginning with a funny story about what her eldest did this week and how she began her bed sharing journey, she expresses her passion to inclusive to all gentle, responsive, conscious, attached parents; formula not being the exception.
Citing science-based research from doctors, La Leche League, and Alaska’s Department of Public Health, Alexis lays out a plan for formula families so that they can more confidently make...2022-01-0222 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Prevent SIDS - Safe Sleep with Amber KroekerIt's the fear that runs through every new parent's mind at night: "Is my baby breathing?" The fear of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and infant suffocation is among the first giant worries that plague moms and dads in the early months of parenting. And it's not without reason -- nearly 3,700 infants in the United States die each year from sudden unexplained infant death, including SIDS. Clearly, there's more to know than just "back to sleep." Knowing the risks involved in day-to-day activities that we take for granted -- things like we...2017-04-0343 min