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What if parenting could evoke a sense of calm, joy, and connection? Brandi Jordan, baby and parenting expert, not only believes that it can, but that it should with the right mix of empathy and grace!
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Empowering Women's Health: Jennifer Gularson Shares What You Need to Know (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dear Doula, I sit down with Jennifer Gularson, an expert in women's health, to discuss the realities of perimenopause and menopause, two life stages that are often shrouded in silence or misinformation. We dive into everything: from the symptoms most people don't realize are connected to hormone changes (like itchy ears and brain fog) to the concerning lack of conversations between healthcare providers and women about these natural transitions. Jennifer shares vital insights o
Feeding Kids with Confidence: Balancing Nutrition and Family Food Culture (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dear Doula, I welcome Jennifer Anderson, a registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color, to explore the world of feeding kids. We talk openly about picky eating, palate training, and how cultural traditions shape the way we raise our children at the table. Jennifer and I share our personal experiences as moms, tackling everything from the pressures of mealtimes to the myths around baby-led weaning and feeding strategies. We break down the difference between typical an
How to Help Your Teen Choose the Best College Without Breaking the Bank (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dear Doula, I switch things up and dive into what it means to prepare our older kids for college. As a mom of three with a 19-year-old in college and two younger kids, I know firsthand that the journey through higher education can be overwhelming, especially with mounting costs and endless choices. That's why I invited Lizette Paredes, a college admissions expert, to guide us through finding the best "fit" for our teens, far beyond just chasing name-brand schools. Together, we
Why Every Baby Hurts: Understanding Baby Bodywork for Calmer, Happier Infants (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dear Doula, I sat down with bodywork expert Ken Moench to dive into the often-overlooked impact of birth and pre-birth positioning on babies' comfort, development, and wellbeing. We shared our experiences working with families, highlighting that frequent fussiness, crying, and feeding challenges in infants might not just be "normal," but could be signs of physical discomfort that gentle bodywork can address. Ken Moench explained the principles behind his Mensch Method Bodywork
Infant Synbiotics: The Missing Link in Pediatric Gut Health (opens the original)
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Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. infants is missing a keystone species of gut bacteria entirely — including many breastfed, vaginally delivered babies long assumed to have the 'gold standard' microbiome. This episode pulls back the curtain on the infant gut microbiome, one of the most important and least understood frontiers in pediatric health. Today, I sit down with Stephanie Culler, a scientist and expert in gut health, to dive deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome and its impact on early child
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