BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Lauryn Bosstick, wife, mom, and creator of The Skinny Confidential, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum! Lauryn talks to us about her experience with a hormone doctor and how essential it was for her to get her health in check after giving birth to her firstborn. Lauryn suffered from postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts and shares her experience treating both after baby. Lauryn opens up about her struggle with her body image postpartum and how she learned to be patient with herself in this new period. She shares how she found the beauty in simple routines and how habit stacking became her new norm as she fell into the rhythm of motherhood.  Our conversation covers everything from body changes post-baby, hormone imbalances, self-care rituals, and the importance of partner support. Lauryn offers invaluable insight into taking care of yourself postpartum and the importance of a good support system.

This week, Keltie Knight joins us to discuss her health journey over the past ten years, which led to her having a hysterectomy. Like many women, Keltie struggled for years with painful periods and was often dismissed by doctors who attributed her pain to womanhood. She was advised to have a better work-life balance and to de-stress. Years later, Keltie learned she was dealing with a rare form of anemia and After a long journey with multiple doctors and failed treatments, Keltie and her doctor decided that a hysterectomy was the solution. Now, in the early stages of recovery, Keltie is open about her choice to remove her uterus to prioritize her health and well-being. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Jason and Lauren Kennedy join us today to talk about their journey to parenthood. They speak to us about what led them to pursue fertility testing and how important it was that they have faith and trust in God’s timing. As an IVF baby herself, Lauren found out that in order to become pregnant, she would need to undergo IVF herself. Lauren shares her experience changing fertility doctors and deep diving into the root causes of her infertility. Jason and Lauren share how they discovered the importance of being patient while struggling with infertility. They share how they both strive to keep a peaceful and stress-free home, even when undergoing IVF. Jason and Lauren share how they became closer as a couple during their IVF journey and the importance of verbalizing your needs to your partner.  Our conversation covers everything from infertility, faith, communication, IVF, and so much more! Jason and Lauren both offer invaluable insights on different ways one can support someone through infertility and IVF.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

This week, toddler experts Kristin and Deena of Big Little Feelings (@biglittlefeelings) and sensory play genius Myriam of MotherCould (@mothercould) join us to talk about the hidden hazards of batteries in the home and the small changes you can make to help keep your kids safe. This conversation is in partnership with Energizer and their world’s first 3-in-1 Child Shield™. To learn more click here: https://bit.ly/3zCepNl [bit.ly] Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Join us today as we rerelease the first ever episode of BDA Baby! Erica Chidi, author, health educator, and co-founder of LOOM joins us today to discuss all things menstrual cycles and fertility. She speaks to us about the importance of knowing your own body and why tracking your menstrual cycle is so important. Erica educates us on the best time to start a prenatal vitamin and the difference between a multivitamin and a prenatal vitamin. She shares how stress, lifestyle, and one’s environment impacts fertility and what one can do to prepare to conceive. Erica covers each menstrual cycle in depth and discusses pros and cons of different birth control methods.    Our conversation covers everything from how to prepare to conceive, infertility, menstrual cycles, and the different ways in which one can support the fertility process. Erica provides tips on how to open a conversation with doctors about menstrual cycles and infertility. Erica offers invaluable insights, advice, and so much more in this episode! Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Mother, Olympian, and New York Times Best Selling author, Shawn Johnson East joins us today to discuss intergenerational parenting. When Shawn was pregnant with her first baby, her parents moved across the country in order to support her as she entered motherhood. Shawn’s parents are super hands on in raising their grandchildren and come over to her home every day. For this to work, Shawn talks about the importance of strong communication with your partner and the importance of finding common ground with your partner when it comes to parenting. She speaks to us about raising active children and how to foster a wild and crazy energy in children. We did this interview when Shawn was pregnant with her third baby so I asked her what it was like to share the exciting news with her two older children. Through her motherhood journey, just a few years in, Shawn talked about how she shifted into a confident parent and how she has created a tight, trusted circle she can lean on when she needs parenting advice. Our conversation covers everything from the craziness of having toddlers while pregnant, communication, the difference between only children and multiple children, the importance of involved grandparents, and so much more! Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

This week, creator of the SNOO and baby sleep guru, Dr. Harvey Karp, along with his daughter Lexi Montée Busch, join us to talk about—yep, you guessed it—SLEEP! Anyone who’s had a newborn in their home knows that this is a major and often joked-about subject when bringing a new baby into the world, and Dr. Karp is here to help. Dr. Karp offers advice on how to prep before the baby arrives, and we dive into multigenerational parenting when it comes to the subject of sleep. Dr. Karp is also known for his 5 S’s: swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking; and how to use them to calm your baby and get them ready to fall asleep and stay asleep for a nice stretch at night, giving parents the rest they need to stay healthy and well. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Toddler experts Kristin and Deena of Big Little Feelings (@biglittlefeelings) join us today to talk all things toddlers! Kristin and Deena have been best friends since they were 14 years old and began their Instagram account by showing up in a real, raw, and authentic way. We talk about how different parenting today is than how it was when we were raised. Kristin and Deena talk about the misconceptions of “gentle parenting” and how we can raise strong children. They share tips to help parents provide their children with tools in order to cope with their feelings. We talk about the best time during tantrums to talk to our children. Our conversation covers everything from screen time, travel with children, tantrums, gentle parenting, boundaries, and setting reasonable expectations. These ladies offer valuable insight into the toddler years and how crucial setting reasonable expectations is. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

This week, Tara Lipinski joins us to discuss her fertility journey, filled with ups and downs, and the beautiful moment she became a mother. After a five-year struggle with miscarriages, procedures, and an emotional rollercoaster, Tara and her husband Todd decided to pursue surrogacy to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents. Now very open about her fertility struggles, Tara walks us through the time she endured so much pain behind closed doors and her decision to publicly share her journey to motherhood. She hopes to connect with others who might find themselves in a similar situation. Tara discusses her experiences with IVF and her efforts to find an explanation for her unexplained infertility before settling on surrogacy. This journey is no walk in the park for couples, and Tara shares how she and Todd kept their relationship healthy during the process of starting their family. We also talk about her relationship with their surrogate and how they supported each other before and after their daughter’s birth. Georgie is eight months old now, and though motherhood isn’t always easy, Tara shares how she tries to soak in every moment now that her baby girl is finally here. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Fertility doctor Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (Dr. Aimee) joins us today to speak about all things fertility! Dr. Aimee speaks with us about her innovative approach to fertility care that begins with diagnostic testing before treatment. She shares her two methods to fertility testing, the Tushy Method and the Balls Method. She speaks to us about the importance of paying attention to your menstrual cycle, as well as the importance of having a quality healthcare team. We cover all things ovulation and Dr. Aimee fills us in on what having “good eggs” really means. Dr. Aimee shares her positive approach to fertility with us and speaks about the importance of making sure that the journey to having a baby is joyful.     We cover everything from fertility testing, menstrual cycles, ovulation, birth control, PCOS, stress, and so much more! Dr. Aimee offers valuable insights into the importance of understanding your fertility and the importance of planning for your future.  Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!