You Time | Self-care Podcast

In this week's episode of You Time, Nastastia Scott, the founder of Moms Who Chill, sit down to talk some real talk about pregnancy and motherhood. We dive deep into what it means to cancel snapback culture, and what snapback culture is in the first place. This episode is a must-listen for new or expecting moms. About Nastasia: HI! My name is Nastasia. I am a mom of two boys, business owner, and certified life coach. I am a former teacher as well as a former model. My work’s purpose is helping women set and achieve their goals, build true and sustainable confidence, and personal identity. I also want to break society’s expectations of mothers, which is what led me to create the Cancel Snapback Culture movement. Snapback culture is the pressure society can place on mothers to “bounce back” to their pre-baby bodies shortly after giving birth. The Cancel Snapback Culture movement is about not rushing ourselves to look the way we once did, because when we become mothers, we become new in so many ways. The

In our busy pandemic world, there are so many barriers to moms creating time for themselves. But, that doesn’t make self-care any less important, in fact, it’s more essential now than ever before. In this week’s episode, self-care strategist and certified therapist, Jess Durando, and I examine self-care and the strategies surrounding it. If you’ve ever felt like self-care is impossible to create and you’re not sure where to start, this episode is eye-opening and an absolute must-listen. About Jess Durando Jess is a licensed clinical therapist, certified nutrition coach and certified pre-& postnatal coach, and takes a mind-body approach to helping moms in every phase of motherhood look and feel their best. While moms often push the pause button on their own lives once they have children, Jess passionately believes that moms are able to better manage motherhood and show up as their best selves once they start taking care of themselves first. Moms are better able to show up for others once they sta

For many years I lived my life for others. I was constantly trying to “be a good person” and “do the right thing,” all at my own expense. I became burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed by the lack of support in my life. With a few major ah-ha moments and steady application of a few personal development tools, I began on my path as a recovering people pleaser. Listen in to learn more about what my life looks like today. Topics Covered: What is a people pleaser? | 1:02 How do you become a people pleaser? | 7:56 My life as a people pleaser | 11:05 Common signs of people pleasing | 15:29 Things that are my, yours and the universes business | 18:21 Life now as a recovering people pleaser | 20:33 The rules changed with pregnancy | 24:04 Taking your power back; your tool kit | 27:58 Additional Resources: Curious to learn more about people-pleasing and the path to recovery? Check out the below resources! Blog: What Are People-Pleasers? Your Definitive Guide Blog: How to Stop Being

On this week’s episode of You Time, I sat down with Dr. King to talk all about the importance of advocating for yourself as a patient, especially if you’re pregnant. Dr. King shares helpful tips about advocating for yourself as a first-time mom, how to say No, and answers some important questions about postpartum.   A special note: this episode originally aired as a video interview on our sister site Hello Postpartum, a free expert-created resource library for new moms. Here’s more about Dr. King: Dr. Kiarra King is a board certified obstetrician gynecologist that always “delivers” with a dose of style!   In addition to being a skilled physician and surgeon, Dr. King has a lifelong passion for fashion, beauty, and healthy living. On the job, she seeks to make women whole and empower them to live their best lives.   She desires to live a life that inspires those around her to embrace their given beauty and walk in their purpose. Blogging has enabled her to share not only her love of fashion and beauty but also

Episode 59 | September 22, 2020 What's New this Week Finding time for yourself as a busy mom can sometimes feel overwhelming and next to impossible. There are so many demands placed on the modern mama, and often that precious alone time is hard to find. In this episode, I walk you through three of the five common roadblocks to creating self-care to help you (hopefully!) reprioritize your health and wellness with confidence. And yes, we will dive into the dreaded ‘self-care guilt’ and I’ll share some practical tips to help you become more at peace with feeling guilty. Topics Covered: What is holistic self-care | 4:51 3 types of self-care | 7:43 I feel guilty | 9:25 Not enough time | 14:36 Where do I start with my self-care? | 18:28 Are you worthy enough? | 21:28 Additional Resources If you’re serious about learning how to care for yourself as a busy and tired mama, check out the new self-care digital bundle, Tired as a Mother. It contains helpful information and tools to help you overc

I've had anxiety for as long as I can remember. When I look back on my youth and early 20s, I didn't know that the sweaty palms, tight chest, and endless thirst were all signs of something more profound: anxiety. This week's episode touches base on my path with anxiety, including before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll also hear more about what I'm doing to help better navigate this disorder and how I'm supporting myself. Topics Covered My first anxiety attack | 4:19 Making changes | 9:12 A look at anxiety + pregnancy | 10:38 What triggers your anxiety | 15:50 Making the decision to ask for help | 18:40 Finding the root of things| 22:04 A supportive breathing exercise | 25:18 Additional Resources If you're curious to learn more about postpartum anxiety and other perinatal mood disorders, consider reading this first-hand story of a new mom with postpartum anxiety. If you feel you need more hands-on support for your depression or anxiety, head to Postpartum Support International f

What does it mean to approach yourself in a ‘body neutral’ way and how does that apply to how you move your body? Helen Phelan shares her insight and knowledge on the topic in this week’s episode. In addition to examining what body neutrality is, Helen and I chat about struggles during quarantine, pre-and postpartum strength and fitness, and more specifically about diastasis recti. Helen Phelan is body neutral pilates instructor, intuitive eating coach, reiki practitioner, prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise specialist, eating disorder survivor and creator of Helen Phelan Studio, a virtual pilates studio and community for womxn craving movement that feels amazing, minus the body shaming.  She’s been featured in/contributed to Well+ Good, Huffington Post, Bustle, InStyle, and more on the topics of body neutrality and body shaming in the fitness world.  Topics Covered Body Neutrality vs Body Positivity | 2:18 Body Neutral Way of Thinking | 5:49 Body App | 10:45 Body Neutral Workout | 14:07

I was ultimately against the idea of a road trip when my husband suggested that we take one. As the weeks passed and COVID wasn’t improving, I decided that he was right and now is the time to embark on an epic adventure. So, we loaded up our beloved Airstream and hit the road with a specific destination in sight. On this episode, Corbin and I share our honest insight about the trip – what went right and what went so wrong – and chat all about our Airstream. Enjoy! Topics Covered Planning out our road trip | 2:58 Driving to Kentucky | 5:01 Stay for free with Harvest Host | 7:09 The second night | 11:50 Thank goodness for KOA | 14:45 Taking Mom through the Badlands | 17:49 Visiting Yellowstone | 25:19 Flathead Lake and heading home | 30:27 Top tips for road tripping | 32:19 Our Airstream | 36:24 Why we chose Airstream | 40:56 Traveling with our Airstream + a baby | 44:05 We answer: Airstream Q+A | 45:30 Additional Resources Planning a road trip? Check out Roadtrippers to help you plan your trip and stay organi

Chances are, the postpartum period that you planned for is nothing like what’s actually happening. There are minimal family visits, leaving the house feels extremely overwhelming, and many of your go-to places are (probably) closed for business.   All of these roadblocks aside, there is still potential for creating a self-care plan that is supportive and encouraging for you during this time. It may take some creativity, flexibility, and curiosity on your end, but caring for your needs is critical, especially as a new mother. Listen in to learn more about your postpartum self-care plan during COVID-19. Topics Covered   Caring for Yourself in a Completely New Way | 6:38 Assess Your Most Urgent Need | 11:18 Create a Game Plan & Get Creative | 14:46 Negative Self-Talk | 19:27 Feeling 2 Things at Once | 22:27 Additional Resources:   Check out the below resources mention in today’s episode: Listen in to this episode on tips for overcoming negative self-talk with Katie Horwitch Explore online therapy with Bet

Episode 54 | August 4, 2020 What's new this week Motherhood is f*cking hard at times. Okay, a lot of the times. To be honest, I was completely unprepared for just how difficult it would be. Yes, it’s rewarding and the sweet moments with my son make up for the learning curves and difficult moments - but that doesn’t make those moments any less real. Throughout the six months of motherhood, I’ve learned a handful of lessons that I hope help any new moms or moms-to-be feel more heard and seen, and you can learn more about them on this week’s episode. Topics Covered: You Can't Do It All | 5:41 Mom's DON'T Have it All Together | 9:26 Lonely & Isolating | 11:49 Always Be Prepared | 17:18 Nothing Will Go As Planned | 19:54 You Won't Love Every Moment of Motherhood | 23:07 Additional Resources Check out these helpful resources: How to Communicate Your Emotional Needs Healthy Communication in Relationships Interested in trying out Every Mother? You can read all about my experience

Join us this week as I sit down with Jennifer Blossom, the founder of Blossoming Mommy and Baby, to chat about how moms can implement some simple (and effective) strategies into their days to boost their self-care and create more happiness in their lives. Sure, it’s not always easy to prioritize yourself, but with these techniques, you’ll feel inspired and ready to create space for yourself. About Jennifer Blossom:   Jennifer Blossom is a boy mom of two, occupational therapist, and CEO/Founder of Blossoming Mommy And Baby - a digital wellness brand that helps overwhelmed moms simplify motherhood using healthy habits and simple strategies in order to feel great and live a life of meaning.    Jennifer is also the host of the top-rated mom podcast, The Blossoming Mommy And Baby Show, and lives in a little fishing town with her husband and sons just south of Anchorage, Alaska.  Topics Covered Seeing Your Anxiety as a Different Person | 4:30   Drawing the Line | 8:48   A Starting Point for Moms | 15:04   How to Ma

Self-care has the power to greatly impact our physical and mental health, and if you’re the parent of a special needs child, taking care of yourself is essential. While you might be used to putting the needs of your child first, this episode will shed some light on the fact that you cannot care give without giving care to your needs, too. Kabrena shares actionable tips and information on how to create self-care as a parent with a special needs child. About Kabrena Williams:   Kabrena is a Special Needs Parent Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Founder of Scratch Made Consulting. For over 10 years, Kabrena has worked in various clinical settings with clients who have autism, brain injury, mental disorders, and other developmental and cognitive disabilities. After overcoming being burnt out herself, she felt compelled to switch focus to a very niche group of individuals who are in need of her service, Special Needs parents.    She has worked tirelessly serving the community of Special Needs and believ

What's new this week For Lucie Marlo, she didn’t anticipate that opening a health clinic would lead her to some of life’s greatest and most profound discoveries. Lucie shares candidly about what working with those in their final moments of life taught her, as well as what her own health scare taught her about living. Sometimes we all need a wakeup call in life, and this is what Lucie discovered through hers. Meet Lucie For twelve years, Lucie heard incredible life stories from patients of all ages and walks of life. She clung to every word. In this book, Lucie recounts their tales and others as a source of inspiration. The book is filled with anecdotes of amazing people who display courage, hope, and optimism in the face of adversity. Lucie wrote this book to help people smile more often, cherish the moment, and live life to the fullest.  Lucie’s desire to make a difference led her to earn a Ph.D in nutrition. Today, she dedicates the majority of her time to her art and various fundraising efforts. She

Intense mood swings, exhaustion, sadness, and anger are all signs that something is off during a mother’s postpartum phase, but when does one draw the line and ask for help? Or how does a new mom get help in the first place? Jess and I chat about these questions and more in a candid conversation about postpartum depression, infertility, miscarriage, and the state of our health care system in the United States. There’s more to postpartum than the blissful moments’ everyone expects you to feel, this is a real story of a new mom’s strength and vulnerability. Meet Jess Jess is a certified therapist, mom of two, and founder of Light + Lotus. She is passionate about natural wellness, spirituality, and essential oils. Follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration and education. Topics Covered Jess’s road to motherhood | 3:37 Grateful but struggling| 9:24 The defining moment of “I need help” | 11:18 Picking up the phone | 15:32 Her experience with baby number two | 24:16 No mom focus| 33:10 Jess answers self-care que

It’s not always easy to say what’s on our minds, and even when you do, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll receive the support you need. Relationship coach and self-love practitioner Jonathan Aslay shares all about the power of self-love and crystal-clear communication through his personal experiences and tragedies. Listen in as Jonathan challenges the common beliefs around relationships and helps to improve the way we communicate - with ourselves and our partners - for a happier, more peaceful life. About Jonathan: The focus of one of America's Leading Mid-Life Dating Coach has expanded into a deeper, essential philosophy of what it truly means to LOVE.   After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon Aslay’s grief led him on a soul-searching inner journey, where he became aware of an often-overlooked dimension of the dating conversation.  He realized that the process of dating reveals the most common emotional health issue faced by many singles seeking a partner: a distressing lack of self-worth, sel

  When Erin’s son received a surprise diagnosis in the middle of a global pandemic, she wasn’t sure just how she’d navigate and cope with this major change. Erin vulnerably shares her family’s experience through COVID-19 and then some.   About Erin: Erin Spahn Erenberg is a mom of three, attorney, serial business builder, and, most recently, the founder of Totum. Totum, which means "whole" in Latin, helps modern moms pursue wholeness in mind, body, relationships, and ambition through products, online resources, events, and advocacy.    Erin launched Totum when she realized that resources abound for pregnancy and for children, but women experiencing the massive transformation of motherhood are largely on their own. Totum offers a mother's support cookie featured in Goop, a cause-supporting nursing tee that’s a favorite of women like Kate Hudson, Minka Kelly, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, and provides resources, community and expertise through @totumwomen on Instagram and in-person events. Totum has partnered with

Music is a deep part of our world, but what is the role it can play in supporting a new mom during postpartum? Research shows that there can be positive impacts on a mother’s health and wellness when she chooses to engage in music therapy. If that sounds intimidating, it’s not. Listen in to this week’s episode as Mary and I dive deeper into the power that music holds for mama and baby. About Mary Sperline: Mary Ardington Sperline is a health + wellbeing advocate and certified music educator. She graduated with distinction from the Royal College of Music London’s Master of Science in Performance Science program in 2017. Mary currently teaches music to K-5 students at an elementary school in the Pacific Northwest. Her passion is making the healing power of music accessible for everyone, especially postpartum mamas. You can follow her on Instagram and learn more about Music for Moms at @marysperline. TIMESTAMPS: How parents can support teachers | 5:35 Impact of music on babies & new moms | 10:07 Helping moth

I’ll never forget the day I learned that your menstrual cycle isn’t simply a week or so that you’re bleeding. As a woman, I should know this stuff, right? Learning about the four different phases of the menstrual cycle was so empowering and allowed me to feel significantly more in touch with my body for the first time in quite a while.  To help break down the unique phases, I sat down with health and hormone coach Lauren Chambers of So Fresh N So Green. She drops some jaw-dropping knowledge that I believe, every woman should know. This episode dives deep into each phase and dissects how you can live your life with greater ease by tuning into your unique cycle. About Lauren Chambers Lauren Chambers is the Nutrition + Hormone Health Coach of sofreshnsogreen.com. She's on a hot mission to help you balance your hormones + heal your relationship with food, so you can feel good + live your best life. Topics Covered: Your menstrual cycle is more than your period | 3:04 How your hormones impact your cycle |

Often, pregnancy and birth don’t go as planned, and many women find themselves having a c-section for a variety of reasons. In fact, the global c-section rate is a whopping 21% according to an NPR article. That’s pretty alarming to me, to be honest. After the birth of my breech baby via c-section, I quickly realized just how much I didn’t know about this procedure. I’m sharing that crucial information and some helpful tips with you on this episode of You Time. Topics Covered: The global rate of c-sections | 3:46 You’re fully awake…usually | 5:04 Sex can still hurt | 8:02 Bleeding happens| 10:31 Why your milk might be delayed | 13:01 Get a move on it, sister | 15:15 Catheter talk…you need to know! | 17:27 You’ve got this, mama! | 19:37 Additional Resources: Here are some additional resources and things to know about c-sections: General information about the global c-section rate Supportive breastfeeding tips for cesarean moms Information on pain during sex post-c-section and the best organic and all-natural l

I sit down with Wendy Ellis, ND and RJ Selfridge, the director of coffee at trücup to discuss the benefits of coffee - specifically, low-acid coffee like trücup - and we dive deeper into if coffee really is bad during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and even pre-conception. Wendy and RJ debunk longstanding coffee myths left and right and provide solid data-backed evidence in the defense of coffee. Topics Covered: The Story of trücup | 5:07 Medical Benefits of Coffee | 9:03 Coffee During Pregnancy | 11:31 Effects to Your Developing Baby | 16:41 What Coffee Means to You | 26:00 Adrenal Fatigue | 27:25 Coffee Beans and Decaf | 35:15 Coffee Can and Can’ts | 39:07 Caffeine, Don’t JUST Blame Coffee | 40:55 Biodegradable trücup | 44:20 Additional Resources: If you’re interested in learning more about trücup, head to trucup.com to discover the power of low-acid coffee. trücup is available for purchase in biodegradable pods and whole bean bags in light, medium, and dark roast.