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This week we cover: What and Who is a HSP? How can I go into social situations without feeling questioning and insecurity afterwards? (ie: When I get home from hanging out with new friends, I worry I did or said something that may make them not like me.) Tips on how to move past a sensitive thought (how to not dwell on certain situations, ie: My friend was short with me in text messages and I have now created an entire storyline why - how to stop this?) What are some daily things we can implement to build up our self confidence? Alissa Boyer is a Mentor for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) with a passion for helping fellow HSPs learn how to unapologetically embrace their sensitivity and use it as a strength in their lives. She’s the creator of several online programs including The Sensitive & Soulful Vault and Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth. Alissa also offers business mentorship to HSPs and hosts a podcast called The Sensitive & Soulful Show. You can connect with Alissa on Instagram @lifebyalissa and through her website: https://www.sensitiveandsoulful.com/______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 For our 100th episode, we did our biggest Q+A yet! I asked YOU what questions you had and we answered the top questions - including some steamy ones!Listen in to hear what we think about:- How do you set boundaries with in-laws?- What was PPD (postpartum depression) like for you?- How did you know you needed therapy and how did you go about it?- What makes you jealous of other people?- How do you and Tom break up house duties?- What’s your favorite sex position and how is your sex life?- Do you ever lose your shit as a parent?+more!! ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a single mama ready to get back into the dating world? Dating is a lot! It can be overwhelming - especially when you throw a divorce and kids into the mix. Are you feeling lost in navigating this new chapter? This episode is for you!We cover in this episode: How do you know you are ready to date after divorce? Divorce is like grief, I imagine those come and go and can make you feel ICK about dating. How and when do you tell your kids you are dating? (do you even tell them when it’s early/casual?) What boundaries are important to set with the person you are dating early on? What boundaries do you set with your EX? What are your personal tips in finding a healthy relationship after divorce? About Jess:Jess is a single mom of two, certified divorce and co-parenting coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle Dempsey-Multack for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn’t always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents.As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you.Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into what pelvic floor health means and why it is so important. We learn about small, obtainable things we can do everyday to not only improve our pelvic floor health, but also stay active in motherhood while juggling the kids and all.Links: https://app.expectingandempowered.com Discount code to apply at checkout: NINA20 - this is 20% off the yearly app.Instagram: @expectingandempoweredMeet Krystle:As a mom of three, I am SO passionate about providing women the information they need to thrive physically throughout pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. I’ve been working as a Women's Health Physical Therapist for 12 years and own Empower Movement Physical Therapy. At this point, I’ve treated hundreds of pregnancy and postpartum patients. Everything I’ve learned in those years has gone into creating Expecting and Empowered - a resource that I now recommend to ALL of my pregnant and postpartum clients. As I like to say, “motion is lotion”- movement during these physically demanding years sets you up for a smoother journey.______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't listened to Part 1 make sure you do that before listening to Part 2!Questions I asked Claire:  The program I did with you, can you talk about the structure of it and why this structure is the one you like?  Let’s talk about the stool sample and my results and how you chose to move forward?  Let’s talk about the herbals (especially the biocidin and oregano and the die off they cause) and why you had me take those We found out I have a hpylori and hernia, what now?  About Claire:Hi! I'm Claire - a mama, dietitian, and yoga instructor. I am passionate about helping others achieve their health + wellness goals through personalized nutrition, and especially have a passion for helping other mamas regain their health along their motherhood journey.Instagram:@claire.s.wellness@nuvitruwellnessWebsite: https://nuvitruwellness.com/austinnutritionist-clairestewart/______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been 8 months since I went on a life changing journey of healing my gut. It has not only healed my gut, but has helped my mental health and energy levels. I feel better than I have ever felt. It was never about the weight loss for me. I have received so many questions about my journey so we are diving in with 2 parts!This episode we cover:My symptoms, goals for my healing, my test results and care plan, the role of mental health in this journey.About Claire:Hi! I'm Claire - a mama, dietitian, and yoga instructor. I am passionate about helping others achieve their health + wellness goals through personalized nutrition, and especially have a passion for helping other mamas regain their health along their motherhood journey.Instagram: @claire.s.wellness@nuvitruwellnessWebsite: https://nuvitruwellness.com/austinnutritionist-clairestewart/______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your tissues. We hear from Brittany, one of my amazing and strong followers, about her son, Cole, who has high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia and her son, Hudson, who has Chron's Disease.Thank you so much to Brittany for sharing her and her family's story. In the episode, we cover: Brittany, you’re here today to share with us about life as a family with two small kids, one diagnosed with cancer and one with chrons disease back to back. But tell us about how life was for you just before these awful news? Tell us about what led up to these diagnoses, what made you do the testing? You have to often shift between mom and caregiver, tell us about how this works between you and your support system and how has it impacted your mental health? What has helped you get through all of this? How can we best support a friend with a child with cancer? Brittany is a suburban Chicago mom of 2 boys and a childhood cancer advocate.IG: @brittmagnus_Brittmagnus.com______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for all my anxious girlies. I feel you. Today we cover:  In today’s world it seems like so many women have anxiety, why? What does typical anxiety look like and then what does moderate to severe anxiety look like - the type that you should seek help for? Negative/anxious thoughts that spiral. Why does this happen and how do we work through it? What are some things we can do with our body to ease anxiety?  Gianna LaLota, LMHC is a New York-based therapist. Gianna received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. She currently works at NYC Cognitive Therapy, a midtown-based private practice, where she sees individual clients in addition to leading therapy groups. Gianna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also a licensed yoga teacher (RYT 500) and incorporates elements of mindfulness into her work with clients. Gianna has a growing online community on Instagram, where she shares about mindful mental health.IG: @mindfultherapynyc______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mac is back! Today we covered: What are attachment styles within a romantic relationship and why are they important to note?  Can you give us some examples of how these attachment styles look in real life and which ones do you see most common in either gender? Can you attachment style change?  What are signs of a toxic relationship based on attachment style?  Mac Stanley Cazeau, is NOT just any ordinary therapist; his unorthodox, no-nonsense approach makes for a therapeutic experience like no other!Owner and operator of Therapy Is For Everyone counseling, he’s specialized in couples counseling, focusing in the areas of conflict management, increasing intimacy, navigating affairs, and recovering from narcissists.  His work with couples uncovered his hidden ability to connect with his male clients in a novel way. As a millennial therapist, Mac is not afraid to buck formality and get beyond candid in his work, and this relatable and humorous approach creates a space of comfort and safety for his clientele. His methodology has led to breakthroughs for hundreds of clients, men and women included.Links:IG: https://www.instagram.com/talk2macstanley/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Talk2MacWebsite: https://www.therapyisforeveryone.org/______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Trafficking and Why Do I Need to Care About It?This week we tackled a scary, but important topic with Alexandra Stevenson.We covered: 1. Alexandra's story about domestic human trafficking2. Top red flags parents should be aware of around human trafficking3. When a parents suspects human trafficking, what steps do they take to ensure safety for their family?Alexandra Stevenson, a former trafficking victim turned activist, embarked on her anti-trafficking journey at 11. After 10 years and personal hardships, she recognized her experience as human trafficking. With a candid storytelling approach and strong academic background, she bridges communities, educates on tough subjects, and empowers change. She co-founded Uprising in Wyoming and her personal brand, The Laughing Survivor, in British Columbia. Alexandra's strength and resilience inspire others to persevere and foster compassion.Instagram: The Laughing SurvivorWebsite: TheLaughingSurvivor.com______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices