In this season finale episode, Sunit interviews Melissa Schulz who is a DONA certified doula and and they talk about how to TRULY be prepared for motherhood. It is the solid final message after a whole season of hitting home the fact that we need to do better as expecting moms. Don't say "this doesn't apply to me". Ask "HOW it applies to me".
Many women prepare with the material things but are not prepared mentally and emotionally. Listen in as Sunit and Melissa cover:
Take a listen to this live stream where Sunit expands on last week's episode, and talks more about how to own your power as a mom, learn to be confident in saying yes to what serves you and no to what doesn't, and what greeting cards for moms tell us about mom life today.
Sunit and guest co-host Brittia Kubeczka talk about the importance of thinking ahead and planning for self care. They hope to inspire moms to be confident as they walk into motherhood, keep their power, and understand that self care doesn't mean self-ISH. Momma knows best and there is no need to feel guilty when you make decisions that are aligned with your family's goals and values!
Sunit talks about how it is that she is able to live a stress free and centred life while everyone around her seems to be busy all the time. She talks about the way she uses the power of "no" to eliminate anything and anyone that doesn't serve her, and issues a challenge to moms everywhere-say no to the things that bring you no joy, so you can say yes to the things that do.
Sunit Interviews Doula and Baby concierge Jessica Zablan of the Birth and Baby Co. in this episode.
They discuss pretty much everything but the birth. Tune in and take a listen as they talk about
-the ins and outs of purchasing baby items second hand
-what is absolutely necessary to purchase and what is not
-how far ahead of when you will need the items should you be purchasing them
-the mindset shifts that need to occur so that you can truly serve your baby in the way they need, instead of worrying what everyone else is doing
And much more!
Check out the website at www.thebirthandbabyco.com
In this episode, Sunit shares the cornerstone pillars that she uses in her coaching of new and expecting moms, that will help moms prepare for, and thrive, not just survive, in mommy life. From not losing yourself to parenting with intention and knowing what kinds of kids you are trying to raise, and doing it all with hubby on the same page, these 5 pillars will lay the foundation for your parenting blueprint.
Sunit interviews Ashley Walburn of www.homeholistic.com
Join Sunit as she discusses how to become instantly happier. She discusses the concepts of assumptions and judgements and how they are rooted in thoughts, not reality. Adopting the practice of only focusing on what is real, instead of that which is a thought in your mind, can make you the happiest mom you know!
Sunit and Michelle White talk about all things essential oils.
In this encore presentation of a talk she gave at an online summit for moms, Sunit talks about mindfulness as self care.
Dr. Stefani Reinold is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, mother of two, women’s mental health advocate, and creator of the online program, Push Past Postpartum, helping new mothers overcome depression and anxiety. Her mission is to encourage new moms to stop suffering and to start embracing motherhood.
Sunit interviews Dr Reinold about the rising incidence of PPD, why this is happening, and if it can be prevented.She talks about the high expectations today, the lack of community and insistence of doing it alone.They speak to the fact that once you are in it, PPD is not your fault and needs to be managed. But if you are expecting, there are definitely things you can do to try to alleviate it. Lack of sleep is a huge contributing factor so it is one of the things that needs to be kept in check.Birth trauma, medical issues, and thyroid conditions can also be contributing factors. Past experiences and social and psychological actors are also at play.Dr Reinold gives some great questions to assess your risk for PPD:-how you are actually doing now, while pregnant (not when the veil is on, and not what you think you SHOULD be feeling but how you are actually feeling)-how well you are sleeping now-is your lack of sleep being caused by current anxiety and depression?-how have you dealt with stressful experiences in the past? If you were able to get through it well, you probably have a lower risk of PPD.She offers a course for women who may be on the cusp of ppd or not able to afford professional help.www.pushpastpostpartum.comOr you can check out her website at:www.stefanireinoldmd.com
Sunit reminisces about her birthday 2 years ago, when everything changed, how far she has come, and why she is the happiest she has ever been. She talks about why she is so passionate about inspiring mind body and soul care for moms, how it all applies to parenting, and the exact things that led her to this place.
Sunit interviews Nicole Lee on this special episode of Modern Mommy Prepschool. Nicole Lee is a strategist, coach, and diversity, equity and inclusion trainer. She was the first female President of TransAfrica, the nation’s premier African American foreign affairs organization and founder of the BMLP, a legal organization affiliated with the Movement for Black Lives.
Sunit interviews Susie Salinas from "Systems by Susie"
Sunit continues the discussion around limiting beliefs and how these show up in our parenting. Are you limiting your children by unintentionally allowing your fixed mindset beliefs guide your parenting choices? Take the challenge to examine how you speak to and about your kids and become aware of how your beliefs could be impacting your parenting.
Sunit interviews the CEO and Founder of Gugu Guru, Monica Banks
Sunit continues to challenge moms to explore their readiness for betterment in all areas of their life by expanding on the topic of mindset and specifically honing in on what could be holding you back from living your best life, which is limiting beliefs. She discusses how limiting beliefs and fixed mindset are intertwined, what limiting beliefs are, and how they are, in essence the ceiling that stands between you and the stars. Listen in and take the challenge to catch yourself in limiting beliefs this week so that you can start to change your thought process, and then eventually, be able to impact your children in a way that removes any ceilings that prevent THEM from always reaching for the stars.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next part of this episode where we talk specifically about limiting beliefs in children!
Sunit talks about what sleep training meant for her before her twins were born, (hint it does not mean cry it out), how to avoid the "witching" hour and how she got her boys sleeping through the night with no fuss by about 12 weeks. Listen in as she lists the books she relied on, the routine and habits they implemented from Day 1, and why it's good to be selfish when it comes to prioritizing sleep.
In this episode, Sunit talks about growth mindset and fixed mindset, what the difference is, and which mindset is important to work towards for success in your mom life. Listen in as she challenges you to look within yourself and ask if you are in the right mindset to take action and make true change!
In this episode, Sunit interviews Kate Turza.
Kate is a mom, wife, and postpartum doula. After navigating three difficult postpartums, she trained as a postpartum doula in order to help build the support network she so desperately needed during her experiences. She's been practicing for over 2 years now and her passion for normalizing the postpartum period and early parenthood has just gotten stronger.
This episode is perfect for the first time new or expecting mom who wants to feel better prepared. Join them as they discuss:
-what a post partum doula does
-the most common things new moms feel unprepared for that they did not think about while pregnant
-how you can be better prepared and potentially avoid or mitigate postpartum depression and overwhelm
-why visitors in the first couple of days can be detrimental to breastfeeding
-the 12 steps you can take to ensure emotional success in the postpartum period based on data out of the UK
Sunit refers to this episode she did previously on negotiating, and this episode on the importance of early connections where she interviewed a Speech and language Pathologist.
You can check out Kate's website at:
http://www.ktpostpartumdoula.com/
and follow her at: https://www.facebook.com/kateturzadoula/
In this episode, Sunit talks about why she added this segment to the show, and what "Mindset" means in relation to motherhood. She then challenges listeners to check in with themselves and ask "am I TRULY a happy mom?".
Listen in and be inspired to make small mindset shifts so you can rock your mom life! Warning:may cause more happiness, more love, and more miracles!
In the Season 3 premiere, Sunit welcomes guest co-host Wendy Rohin, a pediatric physiotherapist and founder of "Everything Babies". They discuss:
GLSEN.org – Resources for schools and parents
https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist -- Good compilation of online resources
https://www.bustle.com/articles/87976-30-lgbtqia-positive-childrens-books-thatll-teach-kids-how-beautifully-diverse-the-world-is -super awesome list of children’s books
LGBT Dictionary -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/definitions-for-adults/
LGBT Dictionary simplified for kids! -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/youth-definitions/
Find out more about Mason at:
www.themasonaid.com