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The Whole Bundle: Nurturing parents through nourishing conversationsThe Whole Bundle: Nurturing parents through nourishing conversations022: Navigating Motherhood Later in Life with Victoria Lauture DunckerSend us a textAre you wondering what it’s like to embark on the journey of motherhood later in life? Maybe you’re a new mother in her 40s, or thinking of having kids later on in life. In this episode, I have a profound conversation with Victoria Lauture Duncker from "New Mommy at 40." Victoria, a multifaceted artist, storyteller, and advocate, shared her inspiring journey of becoming a mother in her 40s and the incredible work she is doing to support women navigating similar paths. Victoria’s journey to motherhood is both un...2024-09-0442 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast5 Tips On How to Maintain Friendships After Having a BabyIf you've struggled with keeping up with your friendships after becoming a mother, this episode is for you! While it's easy to complain about the disappearing act of some of our friends, it's humbling to realize that we may have not been reaching out either. It certainly takes two to tango and sometimes we have to take the lead to maintain the relationships that are of upmost importance to us. We know that for some of our friends, figuring out what you need or how to be there for you, is easier said than done. 2024-05-0818 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastRediscovering Yourself After Motherhood with Special Guest, Diana HilaireWho am I now? It's a question many moms have asked themselves. The intersection of who you were before pregnancy and who you are post delivery, can be a difficult adjustment during the 4th trimester and beyond. In this conversation, special guest Diana Hillaire , Founder of @whenshecomeshome and I discuss our experiences of rediscovering ourselves after becoming mothers. We reflect on our respective journeys to reclaiming our identities and finding balance between motherhood and personal fulfillment. For more information about Diana | When She Comes Home: Website: www.whenshecomeshome.com Instagram: @@whenshecomeshome For information about Victoria | New Mommy at 40 Podcast: Website...2024-04-1548 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastHow To Save Your Child From Drowning with Michael Petrella O2 SwimIn this episode, host Victoria Lauture Duncker interviews Michael Petrella, an Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructor, about his journey and the importance of teaching self-rescue swimming skills to infants and young children. Michael shares his personal motivation for becoming an ISR instructor and highlights the need for children to learn how to obtain their own air and float in the water. He explains the process of becoming an ISR instructor and the behavioral psychology behind teaching children these life-saving skills. Michael also addresses common myths and misconceptions about infant swimming and the dangers of relying on puddle jumpers and...2024-03-1155 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastA Biological and Adopted Family: A Mom's Dream Come True“Adoption was never a last resort for me. I always wanted one biological child and one adopted child.” In this episode, host Victoria Lauture-Duncker interviews Daisha Enos, a 44-year-old wellness and health coach, about her journey to motherhood at 40. She discusses the comments and questions she received from family members and friends about her decision to have children later in life. While she always believed that she’d be a mother, of two - one biological child and one adopted child, she never dreamed of getting married.  After meeting her now husband Aron, s...2024-02-261h 00New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastBody Positive, Pregnant over 40 and Fabulous!Despite their decision to not have more children, Liza Poor, a 41-year-old actress and singer, unexpectedly became pregnant with her third child. She expresses both excitement and concerns about integrating a new person into their family dynamic. She is a proud body positive mama and encourages supportive care and outlook for plus-size mothers. Takeaways Age can impact pregnancy experiences, including fertility and physical discomfort, but not always! Parenting styles and approaches may change as parents gain more experience and self-confidence. Each child is unique and may require different parenting strategies. Independence is an...2024-02-1449 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastThe Need for Open Conversations about PostpartumIn this episode, host Victoria Lauture Duncker interviews her guest Tanji Garcia about her journey to motherhood at the age of 40. They discuss the pressure and expectations of having kids in their 20s and how it influenced their relationships. Tanji opens up about the challenges of infertility and the emotional journey of fertility treatments. They touch on topics such as the first night with a newborn, struggles with breastfeeding, and the recognition and healing of postpartum depression and the impact of social media on the perception of motherhood. Overall, they encourage open conversations about postpartum experiences and the need...2024-02-021h 10New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastSurviving Childbirth w/Jenese RasberryIn today’s episode, we meet Jenese Raspberry, a mother of two who is sharing her delivery story at age 38, of her second child, a beautiful and healthy now 6 year old girl. It is a story of faith, community, & surrender, that also serves as a look into the appalling and unacceptable rise of maternal mortality rates, particularly of black and brown women in the United States.  #childbirth #maternalmortality #maternalmortalityrate #momlife #expecting #blackmaternalhealthawareness #blackmaternalhealth #pregnancy #blackandbrownmoms #faith #survivor #community #resilience #thriving #advancedmaternalage #joy #happiness #over35 #over40 --- Send in a voi...2023-11-0651 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastBecoming a Mother After 40 with Ch-a MosleyWelcome to Season 3 of New Mommy at 40 Podcast! We're starting off with a burst of joy and laughter as we welcome our guest and new mom, Ch-a Mosley. Ch-a shares her story with us of her becoming a first time mom at the age of 47. She has built a loyal and inspired audience via her social media platforms (@pregnancyoverforty) to spread hope to those who are looking to be or will find themselves as moms/parents. She is charismatic and just a breath of fresh air! Her story is a reminder for all of us to live in the...2023-10-1651 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastTantrums, Fibroids & Sex...Oh My! Season 2 FinaleVictoria wraps up Season 2 of the award nominated, New Mommy at 40 Podcast by getting personal and sharing the last few months of her motherhood journey - transitioning from being a mother of a baby/toddler to a full blown child in the making, navigating tantrums. In recognition of the closing of Fibroid Awareness Month, she shares of her own fibroid story and how dealing with them head on, created an opportunity to have her daughter years later. Victoria also shares the physical pain she experienced over the years, particularly during sex and the irony of now being...2023-07-3141 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastBeing A Stay At Home Mom w/Kendra Dayhoff & Cathryn Bieg Part 2Special Guests and SAHM's, Kendra Dayhoff and Cathryn Bieg, along with your host, Victoria, share resources they've discovered which have helped with adjusting to their new roles and the importance of finding & creating community along the way. Some resources mentioned: Macaroni Kid: https://national.macaronikid.com/ Moms Club International: https://momsclub.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ For more information Cathryn Bieg: Instagram: @cathrynbieg Website: www.cathrynbieg.com For more on Victoria Lauture Duncker & New Mommy at 40 Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vlauture #stayathomemom #sahm #sahmlife #parenting #mom #oldermom #over40...2023-06-2639 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastBeing A Stay At Home Mom w/Kendra Dayhoff & Cathryn Bieg Part 1 of 2Special Guests and SAHM's, Kendra Dayhoff and Cathryn Bieg, along with your host, Victoria have a chat about transitioning from the work force, research based-pros & cons, plus the affects of partner roles & finances. In Part 2 they will share resources they've discovered which have helped with adjusting to their new roles and the importance of finding & creating community along the way. For more on Moms Club International and to find a chapter in your town: https://momsclub.org/ For more information Cathryn Bieg: Instagram: @cathrynbieg Website: www.cathrynbieg.com For more on Victoria Lauture Duncker & New Mommy at 40 Podcast: https...2023-06-1957 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastLife with a Baby after 40- How To Maintain Aspects of Your Life Pre-Baby While Creating a Life with Your Child w/ Special Guest- Mary Beth PickardMary Beth, a flight attendant in her 40s, reflects on her first year of motherhood to her now 2 year old child and how she and her partner (also a flight attendant) have maintained the parts of their lives most important to them pre-baby, while creating a beautiful life as a family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2023-06-051h 00New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastFinding Balance in Caring for Older Parents & Investing in Your Wellness w/Carmela Velarde Wellness Educator, Holistic Health Counselor & Million Mom Movement Council MemberToday's episode is all about finding balance in a situation that a lot of us in this community are just starting to find ourselves in: taking care of of older parents while embarking on our motherhood journey. Our special guest, Carmela Velarde is a wellness medium, plant medicine devotee and holistic health counselor of 20 years, will share with us how she's done it and maintained her wellness through it all. For more information on Carmela Velarde Visit: www.millionmommovement.info or www.isharepurium.com Social Media: Instagram-@pureraysoul and Carmela...2023-05-2256 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastGrowing Up with An Older Mom w/Victoria Lartey-Williams of Victorious Events NYCVictoria Lartey-Williams, Owner of Victorious Events NYC , offers us her perspective of being the child of an older mother. She'll share of her childhood, what their relationship is like today and the impact of her mother's life experiences on her life as well as her own journey to motherhood in her 40s. It's a love letter not only to her beautiful mother (who FYI, is in her 80s-GO ON MAMA LINDA!), but to all of us older mamas. We can only hope our own children will express half of the gratitude and appreciation she shares in this chat! For more...2023-05-1538 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastOne and Done Parenting: Navigating the Planned or Unplanned New NormalIn this week's episode, Victoria discusses the realities of being a one and done parent- in her case, unplanned. She shares of her arrival to accepting this new normal for her family, while also championing those who have decided to be one and done parents, acknowledging the opportunities that present themselves parenting one child. #oad #oneanddone #parenting #family #parenthood #motherhood #fatherhood #expecting #pregnant For more information on Victoria/New Mommy at 40 Website: www.newmommyat40.com Instagram/Facebook:@newmommy40 Email: info@newmommyat40.com --- Send in a voice message...2023-05-0832 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastLet's Celebrate! New Mommy at 40 Podcast Turns One!: A Reveal of your Top 5 Episodes of Season 1 & 2Wow! It's been over a year since New Mommy at 40 Podcast was launched in 2022, surpassing the amount of episodes of Season 1. I am so thankful for each and everyone of you who have listened and shared your stories. This episode is dedicated to YOU. I'll reveal the top 5 of both seasons, talking about some behind the scenes moments with you. I'm also sharing with you a way to directly contact me and share your feedback via the Spotify App! I can't wait to hear from you. Please also leave a review when you can. You guys are the BEST! Here's...2023-05-0122 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastLiving with Pregnancy Loss- w/Victoria Lauture Duncker & Guest Host Jamie Massey, Host of Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant PodcastIn this episode, Victoria teams up with the host of Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant Podcast, Jamie Massey to share of their personal stories of living with & thru pregnancy loss with their respective podcast communities. Their goal is to be transparent about their experiences- navigating the grief of a miscarriage and infertility, the resulting effects on their relationships, exploring options for self care in those moments and what the future may hold for them regarding family planning. For more information about Jamie Massey & Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant Podcast Website: www.over40fabulousandpregnant.com2023-04-2457 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastParenting As Love: Healing Generational Trauma, Identifying Coping Styles & Designing Your Parenting Journey w/ Dr. Sam Rader, Creator of Source CodeToday we're chatting with Dr. Sam Rader, a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth . . . and turned it into a new healing modality called Source Code. It's a healing modality that helps to identify copying styles/mechanisms we've developed as early as our childhood. The goal is do the work that will reveal more of who we really are--our true essence of joy, ease, and love. We can use Source Code to recode ourselves and to parent our children differently, so that we enjoy happier, healthier, more beautiful lives.Her workshop...2023-04-1743 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastManifesting Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness In Your Mind, Body & Spirit w/ Toni Strong of Strong Family WellnessSomeone who’s motto is that we were all born to thrive and that we are not here to play small- Meet Toni Strong! I’m speaking to Toni Strong, the other half of Strong Family Wellness and together she and her husband Earl are personally responsible for my wellness today.  We’re talking about how to live a purpose driven life, manifesting your wellness journey and all she’s doing to help moms, dads & others, to be the best version of themselves. Toni is a life coach, yoga and prenatal yoga instructor, nutrition advisor, and birth...2023-04-041h 00New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastThe Future of Our Fertility is in Danger: w/Shanna Swan, PhD, Author of COUNTDOWN:How Our Modern World is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development and Imperiling...We're talking about the state of our nation's fertility and the every day chemicals that are disrupting reproductive health for both men and women, with Dr. Shanna Swan, one of the world's leading reproductive epidemiologists. This is a MUST LISTEN for anyone concerned about not just our own ability to conceive, but the future of children's fertility health, as well. For more on Dr. Shanna Swan: Dr. Shanna Swan, is an award winning scientist based at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and one of the world's leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists. Dr. Swan has...2023-03-2742 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastGetting Ready for Baby-Putting Your Home On Autopilot Before Baby Arrives w/Kallista AndersenToday, we're here to give all the expecting mamas & parents some great tools to prepare for your little one's entrance into the world! Our guest today is Kallista Andersen, helps pregnant mamas get ready for their baby by preparing their self, space, and significant other. She does so through her podcast, The New Mom Boss Podcast, as well as coaching, and online course New Mom Prep School. Kallista is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and is a mom of 3. Her dedication to helping first-time moms was born when she had her first 2 kids 13 months apart -- experiencing the new...2023-03-2037 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastThrough The Fire: Finding Love After a Toxic Relationship & Becoming the Mother She Never Thought She'd Be w/Stephanie GreenwoodStephanie Greenwood's story is one of resilience, courage and self discovery.  After leaving a long term domestic and emotional abusive relationship, she was able to put the pieces back together and start living on her terms.   Stephanie found love again and at 42 years young & became the mother that she never thought she'd get the chance to be. She shares with us what she believes led her to that relationship, the journey to finding the strength to leave & the effects of that trauma, particularly on her emotional & reproductive health. We also get to hear of the joy she's fo...2023-03-1340 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastWhat is Montessori? -with Certified Montessori Guide & Owner of Star Path Montessori, Clarissa RobynIn this episode, Clarissa Robyn, owner and founder of Star Path Montessori, passionately shares her expertise and answering the question: "What exactly is Montessori?" . She will discuss: how Montessori was developed dismantling stigma associated with Montessori how to incorporate key principles in your own home  fantastic and helpful, age specific tips and methods to introduce to your child(ren)  making Montessori accessible to every parent, on any budget, anywhere! For more information on Clarissa & Star Path Montesorri: Website: www.starpathmontessori.com Instagram, Facebook  & LinkedIn : @starpathmontessori For more info on Victoria/New Mommy at 40 Podcast: www.newmommyat40.com Website: www.newmommyat40.com...2023-03-0648 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastA Reflection of Becoming a Mother at 40 with Tamara MontanaTamara became a mother at 40 and since then, has been shattering single mother & older mother stigmas left and right. Now in her 50s with a 15 year old, she shares of her journey of becoming a mom, the sacrifices and commitments she's made in #growingagreatkid . What I love about this episode, is the prospective she has 15 years later, and literally watching the fruits of her love blossom into the beautiful young woman she's been raising! She's fluent in 3 languages, a black belt in martial arts, a great student-oh...and did I mention a PILOT!? Tamara is...2023-02-2857 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast Season 2 Trailer2022 Podcast People's Choice Nominee, New Mommy at 40 Podcast, will begin Season 2 on January 16th, 2023!   Host, Victoria Lauture Duncker shares the trailer for the anticipated upcoming season.  Airing on Mondays. SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2023-02-2602 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastThe Top Ten Things to Consider when Choosing a Fertility ClinicIn this episode, Victoria Lauture Duncker, shares with you some of the pitfalls she encountered during her IVF process and discusses the top ten things to consider when choosing a fertility clinic. Here's a preview of the top 5: What are your success rates for those in my age range and ethnicity? Who will be my doctor and what is the preferred method of contact? Who will be main contacts (fertility nurses) in addition to my assigned doctor and how do I contact them? What testing will be required in order to determine the right protocol for you? What...2023-02-2031 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastPart 2: A Tale of Two Black Mothers: How They Fought for Their Own & Babies' Lives During & After Labor-An Inside Look Into Black Maternal Health in the U.S.This Black History Month and Valentines' Day, I want to put the spotlight on something that's very important to me, Black Maternal Health. We're releasing two episodes today, dedicated that very topic. Maternal health has long been a concern in America for women of all color.  The CDC has found that about 700 women die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. Every year, however, black women fare the worst dying two and a half times more often than white or hispanic women. Part 2 is the story of Tara Eudovique. Tara is a 44 year old flight attendant and e...2023-02-1443 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastPart 1: A Tale of Two Black Mothers: How They Fought for Their Own & Babies' Lives During & After Labor-An Inside Look Into Black Maternal Health in the U.S.This Black History Month and Valentines' Day, I want to put the spotlight on something that's very important to me, Black Maternal Health. I'm releasing two episodes today, dedicated that very topic. Maternal health has long been a concern in America for women of all color. The CDC has found that about 700 women die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. Every year, however, black women fare the worst dying two and a half times more often than white or hispanic women. Part 1 is the story of Daneen Sekoni. After enduring 20 years of fertility issues,  Daneen and h...2023-02-1451 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastBeyond Baby Making Mode: How Holistic Fertility Coach Juliana Avella, is Helping Women in their 40's to Design Their Fertility Journey & Still Put Themselves FirstJuliana Avella is a Certified Health & Fertility Coach & Holistic Nutritionist specialist in women's & baby's health from conceiving to birth and beyond. She believes that the primary tool we have for a healthy life is to have the knowledge and confidence to make our own choices. Over 11 years of helping women to conceive and thrive in a healthy pregnancy, she can also speak for herself, currently expecting a baby at 42!  "Nutrition is much more than the food you put on your plate but the way you nourish your body, mind, and soul".- J. Avella For m...2023-02-0656 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastFinding Balance in All Aspects of Your Life as a Single Mom-with Nicole Cruz, Host of Badass Moms Podcast & Super Busy Mommy CoachToday we are focusing on wellness and creating balance in our lives as mothers and parents.  Nicole Cruz, host of Badass Moms Podcast & Super Busy Mommy Coach, walks us through the little things we can do to start our days with the energy and mindset we all need to maximize our day -to-day activities and optimize our moments for self-care. Nicole also shares of her own journey to single parenthood after a surprise exit from her then-husband, navigating a divorce while healing from grief of a loved one and turning her trials into triumph and creating a n...2023-01-3047 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastShould You Freeze Your Eggs? Actress & Fertility Advocate Kellee Stewart, Shares Why She Decided to Invest in Herself & Her Future FamilyToday we’re talking all about egg freezing! And YES -it can be done after the age of 35! We’re talking to the multitalented Kellee Stewart, who after her own egg freezing journey at 37, became a fertility advocate and WARRIOR! She’s sharing all the fertility tea and of her own journey of investing in herself and her future family. Kellee is a writer, producer, and actress who began her film and television career playing opposite Bernie Mac in Sony Pictures 2005 hit movie GUESS and various television & film projects. She is a successful fertility blogger and the creator and host of WAR...2023-01-2345 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastHow To Tell Your Friend Struggling with Infertility Issues that You're PregnantNew Mommy at 40 Podcast is back for Season 2 with its first episode!   Host, Victoria Lauture Duncker, takes the time to discuss tackling a difficult situation: telling your friend with infertility issues that you're pregnant. Victoria shares from her perspective and experience from being "that" friend and what she hopes will help both people navigate this sensitive topic.  Her goal is to help you find a balance between validating the experiences of the friend with fertility issues , while holding space for the pregnant friend to honor this joyful moment in their life, trusting the foundation of the friendship th...2023-01-1629 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastWith Special Guest, Camille Guaty: Opening Her Heart to Egg Donor Conception Led Her to the Baby Beyond Her DreamsWe are bringing Season 1 of New Mommy at 40 Podcast to a close with none other than actress and egg donor conception advocate, Camille Guaty (Prison Break, Daytime Divas, The Rookie). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-05-0957 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast"I Want My Kid to Know Exactly Who I Am" The Authenticity in Being An Older DadTalented actor, and dynamic lead singer/guitarist of rock band, Electric Black Horse, Michael Pate, sits with us to share his experience of becoming a new father at the age of 42. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-04-2552 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast1, 2, 3, IUD-Oh My! Starting Over in Her 40's with a ToddlerThis week we’re chatting with Kimberly DeVito Young. At 43, Kim is a wife & busy full time working mama, who is raising a young adult, two teenagers and special thanks to an IUD that didn't really do its job, an amazing 4 year old, that has completed her family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-04-1841 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastSurviving Delivery Trauma & HELPP Syndrome- "I Was Robbed of My Experience." Black Maternal Health in America Pt. 2In support of Black Maternal Health Week, (April 11-17) we’re putting the spotlight back on this important subject with Part 2 of our series by chatting with Tara Eudovique, a 43 year old flight attendant and entrepreneur, who is the mother of a spirited & talented 3 year old girl. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-04-111h 01New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast"We Knew That We Wanted to be Parents." Navigating Motherhood & Same Sex Co-ParentingMeet Sarah, my uber talented and lovely college friend who is a mother of 3. Her and her former wife's road to motherhood in 2009 was a delicate dance around assisted reproductive technology, the medical industry & societal norms at the time. Happily, it lead them to being the mothers of, now 11 year old amazing twins. Years later and now in her 40's, Sarah felt in her heart that there was yet one more child awaiting them, welcoming a 3rd child into the world. Now single, she is navigating starting over, co-parenting and...toddlerhood- HA! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...2022-04-041h 16New Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastHow a Breakup Opened the Door for an Impossible PregnancyMelissa Celento is a single mom in her 40’s to a 5 year old daughter- a child that due to multiple fibroid issues, was told would be impossible to have without fertility assistance. But after a recent breakup with her boyfriend, she was stunned to learn at her annual checkup, that-surprise...she was pregnant! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-03-0751 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastHow Faith, Intuition & Advocacy Saved Her Life: Black Maternal Health in America Pt. 1After enduring 20 years of fertility issues, Daneen Sekoni and her supportive husband, welcomed two beautiful babies in 2 years! However, both pregnancies and deliveries resulted in complications that nearly cut short her long awaited new role as a mother. As a senior policy director in health care, she shockingly found herself in the company of other mothers of color, who find themselves caring for a new life, while advocating to save their own. Join us to hear her story of how a mix of her faith in God, intuition, out of the box thinking in her health care and support circle...2022-02-2859 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastAn Empowered Single Woman's Road to Motherhood & Her Triumph Over COVIDIn April of 2020-the world got to know a beautiful and resilient woman’s emotional and heart-wrenching story. Newly diagnosed with COVID-19 while being 6 months pregnant and unable to breathe on her own, she was put into a medically induced coma, only to wake up many days later, as a new mommy to a very premature baby. To me, she was Jo. The woman I admired from work, a then, 39 year old rockstar, who knew that she was meant to be a mommy and that her baby was waiting to meet her. she left tradition and societal expectations at the do...2022-02-2147 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastKeeping the Spark After 40 and Baby w/ Dating & Relationship Coach Cathryn BiegHappy Valentine's Day from New Mommy at 40! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-02-1447 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastDo I Really Want Another Baby?***This episode does contain sensitive content, which may be triggering to some.*** In this episode, the host of New Mommy at 40, Victoria, gets personal while sharing the ups and downs of her road to marriage, motherhood and fertility issues. With her upcoming 44th birthday, she wonders, with all that she's been through to get here, does she REALLY want another baby? Listen to the end to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-02-0727 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastThriving Thru Motherhood When The Rainbow Ain't EnoughOur first guest, Tanji Garcia is beautiful, smart, hilarious and a much needed breath of fresh air. A flight attendant and fellow mom in her 40's, Tanji candidly opens up about finding the love her life in her late 30's, their frustrating IVF journey to their beautiful baby girl, navigating thru postpartum depression, and maintaining her sense of humor through it all. If you (or someone you know) are dealing with PPD, you'll want to stick to end to learn of a great resource that could help you get back on your feet. --- Send in a voice message: https...2022-01-3158 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastTrailerIntroducing New Mommy at 40 Podcast. First episode drops January 31st! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-01-1402 minNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 PodcastNew Mommy at 40 Podcast (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mommy-at-40/message2022-01-1300 min