?New year, new me? sounds great ? until you?re a tired mom just trying to survive car line and bedtime. In this Hey Whitney, Sarah and Whitney talk about what working on yourself really means when you?re balancing motherhood, mental health, and the myth of self-improvement. From letting go of guilt to choosing rest over perfection, this is your reminder that growth can look soft, small, and real.

? You don?t need a new you ? just a gentler one.

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Postpartum depression is the leading complication of childbirth ? yet moms are constantly told that a smoothie, supplement, or ?wellness hack? will make it all go away. In this episode, we sit down with Eszter Kalman of Golden Tears Therapy to unpack why these claims are not only false but predatory toward women who are suffering. Together, we break down the real research on maternal mental health, how the wellness industry profits from mom guilt, and what actually helps.

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More like new year, same mom?but you get what we mean. Society has a way of telling us a new year has to be filled with resolutions, and all these changes should have been made yesterday! Instead of thinking of things you must fix, try focusing on positive changes that empower you. This episode is a MUST to help you navigate your outlook for the new year.

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The holidays are over, the new year is right around the corner?and this in-between week feels? tough. Routines are gone, exhaustion has set in, and the pressure of resolutions is already creeping in. In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about why this strange ?holiday hangover? hits so hard for moms, from the mental load and social media comparison to grief and burnout. With compassion and humor, they?ll share why you?re feeling off and how to give yourself permission to rest, reset, and breathe before the new year begins.

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The holidays fill our feeds with matching pajamas and picture-perfect trees?but what?s really behind the post? In this episode, Sarah and Whitney unpack why we really post on Instagram, how scrolling impacts mental health, and the pressure moms feel to curate perfection. Plus, a simple reflection tool to help you check in after scrolling and protect your peace this season. Because the most important moments may never make it to Instagram?and that?s okay.

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Holiday magic can quickly turn into holiday meltdowns. ? In this episode, Sarah and child therapist Madison Curren share the ultimate survival guide for parents?how to keep kids grounded at family gatherings, prevent stress from boiling over, and protect everyone?s mental health in the busiest season of the year. Tune in for practical, sanity-saving tips you?ll want before the next holiday meltdown.

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If the holidays leave you feeling more stressed than joyful, you?re not alone. In this episode, Sarah talks with Kati Morton, licensed therapist and author of Why Do I Keep Doing This? about the real reasons holiday anxiety shows up?and what you can do about it. From family dynamics to people-pleasing to the pressure of packed schedules, Kati shares practical tools to help you feel calmer and more in control this season.

Kati Morton is a licensed therapist (LMFT), bestselling author, and longtime mental health educator who has spent more than a decade helping people make sense of their emotions. Her third book, Why Do I Keep Doing This? (December 9, 2025, Hachette), explores the emotional loops we know aren?t helping us and what it actually takes to change them.

Since launching her YouTube channel in 2011, Kati has built a global community of over 1.5 million subscribers and 156 million views. What began as a quiet effort to explain therapy online has become a trusted resource for people navigating trauma, anxiety, self-harm, and emotional overwhelm. Her calm, clear approach has made her a consistent voice in a space that changes constantly.

Kati?s work often reaches far beyond digital platforms. In the past year, she?s been at the center of two viral cultural moments: her TODAY Show segment on ?eldest daughter syndrome,? which went viral and was later covered by Vogue, and her appearance on Pod Meets World, where she guided the cast of Boy Meets World through a raw conversation about trauma on set. Kati has been featured on top-rated shows such as TODAY Show, CNN, E! News, CBS The Doctors, Dr. Phil, and The Dr. Drew Show, she has also appeared in numerous prestigious digital outlets such as the New York Times, USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Glamour UK, Bustle, INSIDER, HUFFPOST, and many more.

Kati also hosts the long-running podcast Ask Kati Anything, featuring guests like Khalyla Kuhn, Shane Dawson, and Rosanna Pansino, and speaks regularly for companies like Google, YouTube, and Unilever on emotional resilience and trauma literacy.

At her core, Kati makes big emotions feel understandable and reminds people they?re not broken for feeling what they feel.

For more information, go to www.KatiMorton.com

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Holidays are supposed to be merry?until the guilt trips, boundary-pushing, and ?but family!? chorus kicks in. In this episode, Sarah and Whitney get real about navigating narcissistic traits at gatherings: how to set (and keep) boundaries, use gray rock without losing your mind, protect your peace during gift and photo ops, and create exit plans that don?t require a scene. 

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The holidays bring joy, chaos, and sometimes difficult conversations. How do you respond when a family member shares their postpartum struggles at the dinner table?or when you want to speak up about your own experience?

In this episode, Sarah talks with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Claire Smith about navigating maternal mental health conversations. They discuss how to share your own experience, support loved ones through theirs and understand family risk factors without succumbing to fear. You'll learn practical strategies for protecting your mental health during the holidays, what having risk factors actually means, and how to prepare if you've previously experienced postpartum depression or anxiety. Consider this your holiday survival guide for these important conversations.

About Dr. Claire Smith:

Dr. Claire Smith is a perinatal psychiatrist in the Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH) clinic, which serves to specifically help women who are pregnant or up to one year postpartum. She provides both therapy and medication management in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns.

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The holidays are here?and for many moms-to-be, that means sharing pregnancy news with family. But after the excitement comes another big question: when and how do I tell my boss?

In this episode, Sarah talks with Aria Allen, attorney and workplace rights advocate, about what every pregnant employee should know. From timing your announcement to accommodations and maternity leave, this conversation will leave you feeling prepared and confident heading into the season.

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The holidays can be magical?but they can also bring out family drama, money stress, and fights over whose parents to visit first. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to talk about the most common conflicts couples face this time of year. From juggling in-laws to setting boundaries and keeping your partnership strong, they share practical tools to help you stay on the same team and actually enjoy the season together.

More about Erin and Stephen:

Erin and Stephen are the co-founders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education?Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master?s degree in counseling psychology?and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.

Visit them on Instagram @couples.counseling.for.parents

Visit their website at https://couplescounselingforparents.com/.

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Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no? Feeling guilty for setting even the smallest boundary? You might be a people pleaser. In this pre-holiday episode, Sarah and Whitney unpack why people-pleasing is so common, how it impacts moms especially, and share practical tools for saying no, setting boundaries, and showing up as your authentic self this season.

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When we think of perimenopause, we hear about hot flashes?but what about the mood swings, anxiety, and depression no one talks about?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr. Lindsay Standeven to break down the mental health side of perimenopause. They talk about why women are more likely to face depression during this stage, what it means if you?ve struggled in pregnancy or postpartum, and?most importantly?what you can do now to protect your mental health.

About Dr. Lindsay R. Standeven:

Dr. Lindsay R. Standeven is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins. After completing her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Standeven completed a two-year research and clinical fellowship specializing in reproductive psychiatry. Dr. Standeven spent the earlier part of her career on the faculty at Johns Hopkins, serving as the clinical and education director for the Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center, where she oversaw clinical staff and taught psychiatry residents in reproductive psychiatry.

She is passionate about teaching and advocacy in women?s mental health and serves as a member of the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry, where she helped spearhead a training program in women?s mental health for psychiatrists across the country. Her clinical expertise is in helping individuals struggling with mood-related changes due to pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, reproductive loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, and perimenopause.

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Feeling like you hit a wall this month? You?re not alone.

In this episode, we?re talking about the October Crash?that moment when the back-to-school adrenaline wears off, the calendar fills up, the weather shifts, and your nervous system finally says, ?I?m done.?

Sarah and Whitney unpack why October can feel so heavy for moms, how the invisible load catches up with us, and what to do when burnout, irritability, and emotional whiplash set in.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode, Sarah Piasecki?founder of Izzy Lee?s?shares the story of her daughter Izzy, the heartbreak of stillbirth, and the healing that followed. If you?ve walked this road?or love someone who has?this conversation is for you. Together we talk about love, loss, and how Izzy?s memory inspired a movement to remind parents they don?t have to carry grief alone.

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Find support and resources at Pregnancy after Loss Support (PALS).

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What if postpartum depression and anxiety weren?t just something we reacted to ? but something we could actually prevent? In this episode, Dr. Jill Zechowy ? family physician, perinatal psychotherapist, and author of The Motherhood Survival Manual ? joins us to share the tools, red flags, and real-life strategies every mom-to-be should know before baby arrives.

We talk about what a ?survival plan? really looks like, how to spot the invisible mental load before it takes over, and the three mental health tools every new mom needs in her back pocket. Dr. Jill opens up about her own postpartum anxiety, busts the myth that needing help means you?ve failed, and gives partners practical ways to actually help (no, it?s not just ?holding the baby?).

Whether you?re pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this is your crash course in protecting your mental health ? and the kind of conversation you?ll want to share with every mom friend you know.

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What does default parenting mean?  Default parenting may be a new term but it's a very old concept. The default parent is the one who handles every aspect of family life- doctor appointments, play dates, school shopping, meal planning, discipline, and problem-solving. Maybe you wonder why your kids walk past their dad to ask you for something or why you feel like you are the only person who ever replaces the toilet paper. Being the default parent can feel overwhelming and even lonely. Listen in as the ladies tackle how to navigate being the default parent.

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The term ?Mom Bod? is a hot topic and often not used in a good way. Between stretch marks, hair loss, and bags under our eyes, our awesome bodies that developed and delivered a whole human being  sacrifice a lot! In this episode, we talk about all the ways our bodies change and how to reframe the label of ?mom bod.?

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about postpartum depression, also known as PPD. They describe signs and symptoms of PPD, risk factors for developing PPD, and what PPD looks like and sounds like in real life. We encourage everyone to download this episode and share with your friends and families so everyone knows what PPD is and how to help moms who experience it!

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What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way?

Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it.

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This week, Sarah goes back to a fan favorite episode for Maternal Mental Health Month, Depression During Pregnancy. You know about postpartum depression, but do you know about depression that occurs during pregnancy? Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the risk factors, what depression during pregnancy looks like, and how to advocate for yourself.

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Buckle up and lace up those steel toe boots?this episode might step on some toes.

Whitney and Sarah are diving into the honest truths your therapist wants to tell you?if they weren?t afraid of offending you. From realizing your partner can?t read your mind, to accepting that healing takes effort, to the hard truth that you get out of therapy what you put in?no subject is off limits. This is tough love with a whole lot of heart.

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In today?s episode Sarah and Whitney are back tackling the topic of does motherhood illuminate or cause mental health conditions. From depression, anxiety, or ADHD, listen in as they discuss what we may have experienced our entire life vs what motherhood challenging factors create. 

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney are giving you real mental health toolbox tips (and some life-lesson therapy truths) to help you survive the transition back to school. Because unfortunately, your nervous system doesn?t know the difference between being chased by a saber-tooth tiger and a Monday morning car line meltdown.

From breathwork to boundary setting, thought reframes to sensory resets?we?ve got the tools you didn?t know you needed.

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In this episode, Sarah sits down with veteran educator Pam to talk about one of the trickiest parts of parenting: how to actually communicate with your child?s teacher. From academic concerns to social dynamics, they explore what works, what doesn?t, and why taking a thoughtful pause before hitting ?send? on that email can make all the difference. Pam shares personal stories and practical strategies for building respectful, effective relationships with teachers?including the power of face-to-face conversations, trusting your gut when something feels off, and using school resources when needed. They also highlight the often-overlooked impact of simply expressing appreciation. Whether you're parenting a kindergartener or a teenager, this episode is full of real talk, helpful tools, and a reminder that teachers and parents are on the same team.

About Pam

Pam Allyn is the founder and CEO of Dewey, a pioneering learning platform built to fuel the wellbeing of families and their caregivers at the powerful intersections of home, work and learning.

She is a leading literacy expert, author, activist and advocate for children, and a motivational speaker.

Visit Pam at her website here.

Learn more about Pam's book What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child--and All the Best Times to Read Them.

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Your favorite maternal mental therapist is back answering your questions! From not loving every second of motherhood, mom guilt, to feeling the weight of that super mom cape to knowing when it is postpartum depression vs baby blues we dive into what you want to hear!

Love Hey Whitney episodes? Don?t forget to go back and listen to our previous episodes.

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We?ve all heard about the infamous sugary drink ??but what exactly is Gestational Diabetes (GDM), and why does it matter beyond just blood sugar levels?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Kevin Shrestha, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, to break it all down. They discuss:

? What Gestational Diabetes is and how it?s diagnosed

? The impact on both mom?s and baby?s health

? How GDM can affect mental health during pregnancy and postpartum

? Steps you can take to manage it and advocate for yourself

Whether you?ve been diagnosed with GDM or just want to be informed, this episode is packed with insights you won?t want to miss!

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Can giving birth be traumatic? Harvard Associate Professor Dr. Sharon Dickel says yes?and it?s more common than you think. In this eye-opening episode, she breaks down the biology of postpartum PTSD, the signs we often miss, and why better screening and trauma-informed care are urgently needed. If you care about maternal health, this conversation will change how you see birth forever.

More about Dr. Sharon Dekel:

Dr. Sharon Dekel is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Director of the Postpartum Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Dekel Lab at HMS and MGH. She earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and completed her clinical internship training at Columbia Medical Center followed by a research postdoctoral fellowship in a leading international Trauma lab. Dr. Dekel is also a licensed clinical psychologist.

Read more about the Postpartum Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Project and Dr. Sharon Dekel Tsvetkov, MPhil, PhD.

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From love bombing, gaslighting, manipulation, and denial if you have ever interacted with a narcissist, you have encountered the above tactics. In today?s part 2 episode Sarah and Whitney talk about common phrases or traits of a narcissist and how to set boundaries and respond.

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney delve into the concept of narcissism, its origins, and how it impacts relationships. They discuss how narcissism is a learned behavior rather than a genetic trait and explore the different types of narcissism?grandiose, covert, malignant, and communal. The conversation highlights the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and seeking professional help. Tune in as they examine the patterns and behaviors narcissists exhibit in relationships, and offer advice on how to navigate these toxic dynamics.

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Did you know that Title IX protects you throughout pregnancy and postpartum? ??? Whether you're navigating pregnancy in your first semester of college, figuring out how to pump during clinical hours, or managing postpartum depression in grad school?you have rights!

In today?s episode, Sarah sits down with Aria Allan, a mom, lawyer, and the Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Officer at Auburn University, to break down what Title IX means for student parents and how you can advocate for yourself.

? Listen in to learn:

?? What protections Title IX offers during pregnancy & postpartum

?? How to request accommodations in school

?? What to do if you face discrimination

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Becoming a mom changes you in ways you never expect. For Michele Lampach, it ignited a passion to fight for better support for parents. As a human rights attorney, nonprofit leader, and mom of two, Michele has spent her career advocating for vulnerable communities. Now, as the head of Bobbie for Change, she?s working to shift the conversation around infant feeding and modern parenthood?pushing for better policies that actually support families.

In this episode, Michele opens up about her own journey into motherhood, giving birth during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the struggles of balancing work, exhaustion, and the pressure to do it all. She shares how those experiences shaped her advocacy, why every parent?s feeding journey deserves respect, and how judgment-free support can change everything.

You can find Michele Lampach on LinkedIn and at BobbieForChange.org.

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In today?s episode Sarah sits down with Dr. Claire Smith, Reproductive Psychiatrist, to hear Claire?s experience from pregnancy to first year postpartum. As a Reproductive Psychiatrist everyday Dr. Smith treats women who experience depression, loss, infertility, and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. But how does being a maternal mental health specialist come to play when you go down your own journey of pregnancy and postpartum. Listen in as Dr. Smith shares her journey.

More about Dr. Claire Smith:

Dr. Claire Smith is a perinatal psychiatrist in the Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH) clinic, which serves to specifically help women who are pregnant or up to one year postpartum. She provides both therapy and medication management in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns.

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Sarah and Amy, CEO of Pump Spotting, dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of breastfeeding, pumping, and the pressure new moms face. From midnight feedings to workplace struggles, they unpack why support?at home, at work, and in the world?makes all the difference.

About Amy VanHaren:

Amy VanHaren is the CEO and founder of Pumpspotting, a women?s health technology company. Pumpspotting is closing the gap in maternal health through accessible breastfeeding solutions. Amy created Pumpspotting after struggling to feed both her family and career. Traveling 25,000 miles cross-country on her Breast Express RV she sparked a movement for mothers. Under her leadership, the company has served over 75,000 parents and designed lactation solutions for organizations from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses to NASA. Amy is a Mainer, mother, and fierce advocate for creating support systems for women and families.

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In this eye-opening episode, Sarah and Dr. Kevin Shrestha have an honest conversation about preeclampsia?one of the silent but serious dangers of pregnancy. They share the signs every woman should watch for, why your instincts matter, and how speaking up when something doesn?t feel right can truly save your life. Whether you're expecting, recovering, or supporting someone who is?this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Kevin Shrestha MD, MPH, is board certified OBGYN and currently a Maternal Fetal Medicine fellow.

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1-833-TLC-MAMA

What if one call could change everything for a struggling mom?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jamie Belsito, fierce advocate and founder of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. Together, they talk about the journey that led to the creation of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, why maternal mental health is a policy issue, and how we can finally stop failing mothers one text or call at a time.

More about Jamie Belsito

Jamie founded MMHLA in 2019 to prioritize national policy on maternal mental health and currently serves as Director of Policy and Partnerships.

A key advocate for maternal mental health, she has helped: pass three federal laws, establish the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, secure funding for state programs, and create the first maternal mental health program for the U.S. military.

Jamie represented the 4th Essex District in the Massachusetts general court and is currently the Town Moderator for the Town of Topsfield. She served as: a Trustee of Salem State University, a Commissioner on the Ellen Story Special Commission on Postpartum Depression, and a Board member of the Massachusetts March of Dimes. She is also a former U.S. Congressional candidate, advocating for mothers and families.

24/7 Call or text the Maternal Mental Health hotline @ 1-833-TLC-MAMA

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For Maternal mental health awareness month listen in as Sarah and Whitney discuss the different prenatal mood and anxiety disorders that moms experience during pregnancy and postpartum and how they may present. From anxiety, depression, ocd, to ptsd this is a overview episode, to learn more in-depth on each please see in our ?What is? series from May 24!

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How do you start a conversation with someone about the most common complication of pregnancy? How do you talk about anxiety and depression or traumatic birth? Listen in as Whitney and Sarah break down how to approach someone about Maternal Mental Health and most importantly equip them.

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In this episode Sarah speaks with Kendra Adachi, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and expert on compassionate time management about how to implement her Lazy Genius principles into our lives.  From living in your season without resentment to the benefit of therapy this is a must listen episode to ?be genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn't?.

About Kendra

Kendra Adachi is a New York Times bestselling author, nationally ranked podcaster, wife, and mother (no awards for those last two).

Her lifelong attempts at perfection have thankfully been tempered by age and therapy, and now she empowers people to get their stuff done without turning into a tired robot.

Favorite things include birds, books, Oxford shoes, and James McAvoy.

Kendra lives with her husband of 20+ years and three kids in their forever hometown, Greensboro, NC.

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Kendra Adachi - The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius

Podcast #401 How to Live in Your Session (Without Resenting It)

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In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey and having hard conversations with yourself and your partner. 

Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education?Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master?s degree in counseling psychology?and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.

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Sarah and Lori explore why unpaid family care is undervalued and how this impacts stay-at-home moms. Lori shares her personal journey, debunking myths and offering resources to redefine motherhood in a way that honors mental health and self-worth. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on shifting societal views and creating a more equitable family dynamic.

Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. Her career as a Communications Strategist, combined with a decade devoted to full-time care of her family, community, and children's charities worldwide, served as the inspirational backdrop for her professional relaunch as a Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space. Lori, her husband, and two sons are Canadian-born and live steps from Lake Michigan in Chicago.

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If you are in therapy yourself you know what brought you and why. But, have you ever thought what other reasons are there to seek therapy? In this week we episode Sarah quizzes Whitney on what brings clients to see her. From life transitions, maternal mental health, or grief we guarantee you can relate.

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In this week?s episode Sarah and Whitney discuss a common yet not talked about enough experience: anger in pregnancy. From the flood of emotions that takes over to the deeper issues at the core, listen in to learn more.

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Struggling with sleep transitions? ? In our latest episode, sleep expert Unnati Patel shares game-changing tips for moving your little one from a crib to a toddler bed, breaking tricky sleep associations, handling nightmares, early wakeups, and sibling sleep dynamics.  Tune in and get ready to equip you and yourself for more rest!

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In today?s episode, we get to pull back the curtains into what is going in the mind of a therapist, and how they implement what they teach in their daily lives. From how they get themselves out of fight or flight to mentally resetting, tune in to hear more.

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Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab at the University of Melbourne. She was previously a Director of The Policy Lab at the University of Melbourne.

Her research investigates gender and its intersection to inequalities, technologies and policies. Professor Ruppanner is a leading expert on COVID-19 and its impact on gender inequality in US and Australia. Her book, Motherlands: How States Push Mothers out of Employment (2020) provides a typology of childcare and gender policies and their relationship to mothers' employment varies across US states. This has led to a range of high impact publications showing women have divergent experiences based on their state of residence. Finally, she is leading a project on gender bias in hiring algorithms to understand how gender bias limits women's access to employment.

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In this week?s episode Sarah and Whitney discuss why we may be attempting to use control in our lives and those around us. From fear of failure, embarrassment, what our value or worth has been tied to, control needs can affect everyone.  For our type A or enneagram 1?s out there warning this episode may ruffle your feathers a bit. 

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Sarah is back with holistic natural foods chef and herbalist Abbie Gross to talk about what is obtainable and accessible foods that moms should be eating in postpartum and motherhood and how to incorporate that into our children?s lives. Eating to fuel our bodies shouldn?t be complicated tune it to hear how.

Abbie Gross, a holistic natural foods chef, herbalist and Postpartum Doula has been cooking professionally for over 12 years, Abbie enjoys being able to help clients achieve their specific health goals through the preparation of nutritious meals, which express her whole food philosophy.

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When trying to get pregnant and being pregnant you hear a lot of ?don?ts? when it comes to what you should eat but what about what you should be? In this episode Sarah interviews Abbie Gross trained holistic natural foods chef, herbalist, and Postpartum Doula to discuss just this.

Abbie Gross, a holistic natural foods chef, herbalist and Postpartum Doula has been cooking professionally for over 12 years, Abbie enjoys being able to help clients achieve their specific health goals through the preparation of nutritious meals, which express her whole food philosophy.

About | Illustrious Herbal

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Ever been caught off guard by a seemingly innocent question that hit you right where it hurt? Join Sarah and Whitney as we explore the unspoken rules of conversation, highlighting questions that should never be asked and the emotional turmoil they can cause. By discussing personal experiences and setting boundaries, we delve into the importance of empathetic communication.

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