Podcast Episodes

Client Confidential with Perinatal Therapist Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-C

Season 2 Episode 94

"Everyone lied to me, I'm not cut out for this" is how my client, perinatal and postpartum therapist Lauren Ratliff, described her surprising transition into motherhood. That experience spurred the M…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Bath Won't Help Your Baby Sleep (Here Is What Will)

Season 2 Episode 93

Everyone is obsessssssed with giving babies a bath every night and I don't know why. They do not need it, some don't like it, it often dries out their skin and, wait for it, it does NOT help them sle…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Permission To Not Do It All with Faye Co-Founder Emily King

Season 2 Episode 92

Today's episode is brought to you by my almost-mental breakdown a few weeks ago. The mental load was giving me a menty B and something had to give. I was served an ad for a service called Faye and im…

Published on 3 months ago

Don't Make These 3 Big Potty Training Mistakes

Season 2 Episode 91

Potty Training is stressful enough, don't make it harder on yourself! This week, I'm bringing you my 3 biggest thing to avoid doing in order to make potty training as painless as possible for you.

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Published on 3 months ago

My Phone Died On Vacation. I Had Some Pretty Big Takeaways.

Season 2 Episode 90

Last month of vacation in Mexico, my very old iPhone died. I was suddenly, quite literally, cut off from the outside world and forced to use my brain and eyes in a new way. I had six big takeaways fr…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Baby Led Weaning or Purees? The AAP's Go-To Pediatrician & Dietitian Weigh In

Season 2 Episode 89

It's gotta be one of the things my 0-6 month old clients panic about the most - SOLIDS. When to introduce them, what to introduce first, what about choking, what about allergies, what method...All. T…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

My Love Letter To The Mom Who Is Pregnant With Baby Number Two

Season 2 Episode 88

Being pregnant with your second child is a uniquely difficult and beautiful place to be. Your firstborn seems so big suddenly, the moments alone with them so fleeting. The pregnancy both feels harder…

Published on 4 months ago

The Real Reason Your "Gentle" Scripts & Methods Aren't Working

Season 2 Episode 87

Someone had to say it! So I guess it will be me. I'll cut right to the chase - it's not working because those things don't actually help a child who is struggling. They help YOU feel like you're doin…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

You Baby Isn't Teething

Season 2 Episode 86

I mean I can't say for sure but kind of? I'm like 97% sure. Stay with me here. In today's episode I'll explain why I'm so sure, what the data tells us about our ability, as caregivers, to accurately …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's The Tea: The Best & Worst Parts Of My Job

Season 2 Episode 85

You want the tea? I'm pouring it today! The highlights of my job FAR outshine the lowlights, which I am endlessly grateful for. Thank you all for being the reason I love my job - this episode is abou…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago