by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Child Feeding, Community, Feeding Strategies, Nurtured Mama, Podcast, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
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If you have a child with a newly diagnosed food allergy, you are likely consumed with learning as much as you can to keep your kiddo safe and healthy. This may also mean that you are neglecting your own self-care in order to take on the extra responsibility of eliminating allergens from your home and meeting with daycare providers and school administrators to develop a plan for your child. What can you do to take care of yourself during this challenging time?
Diana Rice, RD, is a nationally recognized nutrition professional and family health expert. She is passionate about communicating effective and evidence-based strategies that incorporate good nutrition into the challenges of modern-day life. Prior to launching her consultancy, Diana served as the Associate Director of Nutrition Communications at The Monday Campaigns, where she spearheaded the Kids Cook Monday initiative. Now she focuses on perinatal, infant and child nutrition, and food allergies, working directly with families to implement practical strategies for improved health. Diana is also a frequent contributor to national media publications, including Parents, The Huffington Post, and Everyday Health, among many others.
Today, Diana joins us to describe how a child’s food allergy diagnosis impacts the entire family. She shares the professional advice around introducing allergens early and often, explaining the ‘mom guilt’ she felt for not doing everything she could to reduce her own child’s risk. Diana also walks us through the steps she took to manage her daughter’s allergy to peanuts and tree nuts and offers advice for parents on reaching out for the support you need. Listen in for Diana’s insight into why food allergies are so much more complex than simply eliminating a particular food from your diet—and learn how to advocate for your child AND take care of yourself as an allergy mom!
Key Takeaways
Diana’s transition to motherhood
- Smooth process with first daughter (support network)
- Relocated when second daughter just 3 weeks old
- Started to slack on self-care, developed anxiety
Diana’s second daughter’s health issues
- Introduced potential allergens ‘early and often’
- Diagnosis of allergy to peanuts and tree nuts
How Diana responded to her daughter’s food allergies
- Eliminate foods manufactured on shared lines
- Meetings with daycare providers, school
- Research around brands with dedicated facilities
The professional advice around introducing allergens
- Prompted by study of Israeli kids in UK and Israel
- Introduce potential allergens early to reduce risk
Diana’s mom guilt around her daughter’s allergies
- Couldn’t say ‘did everything I could’
- Tell self that your best is enough
The responsibility of managing a child’s food allergies
- Challenge usually falls to mom
- Focus on child’s needs AND own self-care
Diana’s insight on navigating your child’s food allergies
- Recognize that diagnosis affects whole family
- Get support you need (e.g.: therapist, dietician)
Diana’s advice for parents of children with allergies
- Identify anxiety triggers (i.e.: grocery shopping)
- Connect with other allergy parents
- Set aside time to dig through info
- Talk through concerns with partner
How parents of kids without allergies can provide support
- Understand risks of cross-contamination
- Respect school policies re: outside food
- Cultivate empathy for families with food allergies
- Don’t give child food without parent permission
- Celebrate with non-food alternatives (e.g.: stickers)
Diana’s top tip for food allergy moms
- There’s no shame in being ‘that mom’
- You deserve to advocate for family’s health
Connect with Diana
Diana’s Website
Diana’s Facebook Group – Self-Care for Allergy Moms
Diana on Instagram
Diana on Twitter
Diana on Pinterest
Diana on Facebook
Connect with Lindsay
Intuitive Eating Moms
Nutrition Instincts – San Diego Nutrition Therapy
Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook
Lindsay on Instagram
Lindsay on Pinterest
Lindsay on Twitter
Lindsay on LinkedIn
Resources
Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Baby’s First Bite by Wendy Jo Peterson and Leslie Schilling
Peanut Allergy Study in Israel vs. the UK
Diana’s Halloween Food Allergy Article
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Food-Allergies-in-Children.aspx
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/aap-press-room-media-center/Pages/Food-Allergies-Babies-at-High-Risk.aspx
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Approximately-8-Percent-of-Children-are-Diagnosed-with-Food-Allergies.aspx
by admin | Feb 7, 2019 | anxiety management, Body Acceptance, Body Image, Breastfeeding, Community, Eating Disorder Recovery, Eating Disorders During Pregnancy, Eating Disorders Postpartum, Emotions & Food, Hunger & Fullness Postpartum, Mental Health Treatment, Mindful Eating, Nurtured Mama, perinatal mood disorders, Podcast, Postpartum, pregnancy, pregnancy wellness, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
Busy Mom's Starter Guide to Making Peace with Food
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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BABY WEIGHT – RECOVERY MAMA SUMMIT
During pregnancy and postpartum, your relationship with food changes and your body transforms. This shift is challenging for nearly all new moms, but if you have a history of anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, that adds another layer of complexity to an already difficult process. So, what kind of support do you need if you are in recovery as you transition into motherhood?
Dr. Linda Shanti is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. She specializes in recovery from eating disorders, body image challenges, anxiety, postpartum depression, and new mom support. Linda is also a well-known speaker and author of the book The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum. With 20 years of experience in the realm of compulsive eating, emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, she is committed to helping women leverage expressive arts, mindfulness, and compassionate mirroring to support recovery in pregnancy and postpartum.
On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Linda joins us to explain the proactive approach she took to get support during her own pregnancy, discussing the way her anxiety presented as irritability, anger, and hypervigilance. She shares her experience with both food and body image during pregnancy and postpartum and describes how she supports women in decoding the myths around ‘getting your body back.’ Listen in to understand Linda’s approach to working with new moms in recovery—and learn to quiet your overdeveloped self-critic in favor of self-compassion!
Key Takeaways
Linda’s proactive approach to getting support during her own pregnancy
- Brought up history of anxiety, eating disorder at first appointment
- Surprised by irritable depression, rage and hypervigilance
The challenge of supporting a partner with irritable depression
- Looks like pushing away, want to be alone
Linda’s experience with food during pregnancy and postpartum
- Disconcerting ravenous hunger
- Nausea in first trimester (calmed by eating)
Linda’s experience with body image during pregnancy
- Drastic hormonal shifts led to BIG feelings
- Fun to have baby bump in middle of process
- Very rough at end, ‘carting around boulder’
How Linda supports clients around postpartum body image
- Work through grief process
- Decode myths re: diet culture, getting body back
How Linda works with moms in recovery from eating disorders
- Reframe independence as interdependence
- Address overdeveloped self-critic
- Reassess schedule, lower the bar on expectations
Linda’s advice for overachieving first-time moms
- You will come back, have time to self again
Connect with Linda
Linda’s Website
Recovery Mama on Instagram
Recovery Mam on Facebook
Connect with Lindsay
Intuitive Eating Moms
Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook
Lindsay on Instagram
Lindsay on Pinterest
Lindsay on Twitter
Lindsay on LinkedIn
Resources
The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum by Linda Shanti McCabe
by admin | Jan 26, 2019 | Mindful Eating, Nurtured Mama, perinatal mood disorders, Podcast, Postpartum, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
Busy Mom's Starter Guide to Making Peace with Food
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We all want to be good moms, so we set the bar high. In fact, our expectations are SO elevated that we end up neglecting ourselves in order to put the baby first. But what if the moments we think of as mom fails are actually beneficial to our kiddos? What if ‘good enough mothering’ is a good thing for our families? What if—sometimes—it’s okay just to show up?
Corinne Crossley is a psychotherapist and mother of two whose practice focuses on helping people heal their relationships with their bodies. She holds a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. Jessica Foley is a licensed mental health and professional clinical counselor whose practice centers around supporting women in developing a healthy relationship with their bodies. She earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Together, Jessica and Corinne host the Momma Bites! Podcast to help moms eat mindfully ‘one animal cracker at a time.’
Today, Jessica and Corinne join us to explain how they came to work with moms and share the common struggles among their client base. They discuss how guilt and perfectionism lead moms to neglect themselves—especially when it comes to eating. Jessica introduces the concept of ‘good enough mothering’ and Corinne offers insight around giving yourself permission to do less. Listen in for advice on reassessing your basic needs and learn how failing in manageable ways can actually benefit your kids!
Key Takeaways
Jessica’s path to working with moms
- Focus on women (mental, reproductive health)
- First mom client struggled with mood disruption
- Trained with The Postpartum Stress Center
Corinne’s path to working with moms
- First client struggled with binge eating disorder
- Becoming mom changed experience of work
- Focus on how take care of bodies as parents
What issues moms are struggling with most
- Guilt and perfectionism
- Postpartum anxiety
- Body image
How these common struggles show up
- Moms neglect selves (eating first to go)
- See eating as something we must earn
- Use food to supplement other needs
Jessica & Corrine’s advice for moms with self-care challenges
- Reassess basics and get support
- Cultivate self-compassion
- Set intention for self-care
- Give self permission to do LESS
The idea of ‘good enough mothering’
- Coined by researcher DW Winnicott
- Benefits to manageable failure
- Sometimes okay to just show up
How to adjust your expectations based on the circumstances
- What’s good enough in this moment?
- No ‘perfect,’ just what’s right for you
- Foster flexibility in thinking
- Pay attention to what’s good
The benefits around failing in manageable ways
- Promotes independence and trust
- Kids have different perception of ‘failure’
Check out Momma Bites!
Show Notes
Intuitive Eating Moms Club
Connect with Jessica & Corinne
Momma Bites!
Mindful Eating Moms on Twitter
Mindful Eating Moms on Instagram
Mindful Eating Moms on Facebook
Corinne’s Website
Jessica’s Website
Jessica on Twitter
Jessica on Facebook
Jessica on Instagram
Connect with Lindsay
Intuitive Eating Moms
Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook
Lindsay on Instagram
Lindsay on Pinterest
Lindsay on Twitter
Lindsay on LinkedIn
Resources
Lindsay on Momma Bites
Karen Kleiman
Postpartum Stress Center
Boston OBGYN
Dr. Linda Shanti
Winnicott Research Study
Harlow Monkey Study
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist
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by admin | Nov 30, 2018 | Mental Health Treatment, Mindful Eating, perinatal mood disorders, Podcast, Postpartum, pregnancy, pregnancy wellness, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
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Every mom needs more help than we get. But if you’re a new mom struggling with anxiety and depression, it can be difficult to reach out for support. With or without a diagnosis of PMADs, you deserve help—and yoga therapy may provide just the tools you need to address any physical or emotional imbalances you are experiencing. The best part? Much of it can be done while you’re holding a baby or lying down. No mat required.
Suzannah Neufeld is a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga therapist in private practice out of the Bay Area. She has 15 years of experience supporting people coping with eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, and pregnancy and early parenthood. Suzannah speaks regularly on the topics of eating disorders, body image, perinatal mood disorders, and yoga therapy for organizations like the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Postpartum Support International, and About-Face. Her first book, Awake at 3 a.m.: Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood, was published in 2018.
Today, Suzannah joins us to share her definition of yoga, discussing the difference between its true intention and how it’s been marketed in Western culture. She offers her take on the idea of self-care and explains why she advocates for responsiveness to your body instead. Suzannah also addresses what she calls the ‘all-natural mandate’ and the judgement and shame pregnant women and new moms feel around food. Listen in for Suzannah’s insight on the distinction between PMADs and the baby blues, the value in researching therapists before the baby comes, and how she leverages yoga therapy to help moms with anxiety and depression.
Key Takeaways
Suzannah’s definition of yoga
- Practices to connect body, heart and mind
- Provide clarity and meaningful existence
The 3 key components of Suzannah’s practice
- Breathing techniques—pranayama
- Movement/postures—asanas
- Philosophical tools (e.g.: inward focus, compassion)
The true intention of yoga
- Not about certain body type, structure
- Dropping into body to access freedom
Suzannah’s take on the idea of self-care
- Focus on self disregards community as source
- Activities often require time or money
Why Suzannah advocates for responsiveness to your body
- Act on need to rest, relationship with food
- Yoga affords opportunity to learn to listen
The difference between PMADs and the baby blues
- Distinction in duration, severity of symptoms
- Emotional, behavioral and thought indicators
Suzannah’s insight on creating a postpartum plan
- Deserve help with or without diagnosis
- Interview therapists while pregnant
How PMADs might show up in unexpected ways
- Anxiety (normal vs. interfering)
- Rage that makes you ashamed
How Suzannah uses yoga to help moms with PMADs
- Get present in body, notice areas of tension
- Address imbalances with poses or practices
- Many can be done holding baby, lying down
Suzannah’s view of the ‘all-natural mandate’
- Perception that yoga means eating clean
- Judgement that hurting baby if don’t
- Another way of policing women’s bodies
How to recover from shame around food
- Do what’s right for you, find support
- Know people will say unhelpful things
Suzannah’s top advice around yoga and mental health
- Medication can be helpful (not ‘easy way out’)
- Yoga won’t fix, but will provide solace
Connect with Suzannah
Suzannah’s Website
Suzannah on Facebook
Suzannah on Twitter
Suzannah on Instagram
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Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Awake at 3 a.m.: Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood by Suzannah Neufeld
Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood by Molly Caro May
Nancy Bardacke
Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body by Melanie C. Klein
Yoga and Body Image Coalition
Yoga and Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery & Loving Your Body by Melanie C. Klein
by admin | Sep 28, 2018 | Nurtured Mama, parenting, Podcast, Postpartum, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
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MEET THE GUEST:
Valerie is a Mom, Certified Professional Coach, Core Energy practitioner, and Founder of The Unlimited Mom. Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurial Moms gain the clarity, confidence, and self-connection to create the fulfilling, abundant & harmonious life they’re striving for.
She is passionate about creativity, coffee, and connecting Moms to their unique and unlimited self. She believes Moms deserve to live a vibrant life and that by doing so, they set the foundation for the healthy and successful life that they want for their child.
WHERE TO FIND VALERIE ONLINE:
Website: www.theunlimitedmom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedMom/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedMom/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnlimitedMom/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/TheUnlimitedMom/
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
- In this episode, Valerie shares about her transition into motherhood, learning how to seek help and support and how her professional journey supported her transition into parenthood.
- Valerie talks about how oftentimes the lens we see our experiences through are what define our experiences and impact our decisions. She encourages moms to get in touch with their values, step out of overwhelm and define what their lives will look like when they’re living in alignment with their values.
by Ana R | Jan 3, 2018 | disaster management, parenting, stress management, Support for Moms
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– Scroll down and click 5 stars
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MEET THE GUEST:
Pat believes that healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has counseled children, families, and adolescents in crisis for over 15 years and currently has a private practice in Ventura, CA where she treats children, adolescents, women, and families.
Pat specializes in the areas of parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and women’s issues. She has clinical expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Substance Abuse Studies from Texas Tech University, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University.
She remains in love with her high school sweetheart, and together they have been foster parents to two children and birth parents to their 3 year old daughter. She enjoys motherhood, hiking, walking the beach, advocating for the foster community, and serving her local church family.
WHERE TO FIND PAT ONLINE:
Website: www.empiretcs.net
http://www.camft.org/images/PDFs/crerc/tips_for_talking_with_children.pdf
http://www.camft.org/images/PDFs/crerc/tips_for_survivors.pdf
http://www.nantolbert.org/helping-children-feel-safe/
http://first5association.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SSTCareCopeConnect.pdf
EPISODE SUMMARY:
- Still dealing with the impact of the Thomas Fire in Ventura, California, Pat shares about the common struggles of the disaster victims. She explains the need of families and individuals to process what has happened, ways to discuss it with their children, and how are they going to cope so they can move forward.
- As a therapist, Pat is regularly involved in community efforts to support those impacted by tragedies and natural disasters.
- When asked by Lindsay about her thoughts and experiences about stress management in relation to parenting, Pat highlights the importance for parents to know themselves – what they need and the role that self-care plays in stress management and coping.
- In this episode, she also elaborately explained how stress can manifest in four different ways: behaviorally, emotionally, physically, and cognitively (thinking). Pat believes that self-awareness and a clear self-care plan is a vital component in coping up with stress.
“It’s so important to know that stress reactions are normal. ” – Pat Stepler
- If there’s a big disaster, group therapy is very effective– people want is a sense of community, they want a safe place to talk and share their experience, and people wanted to be around with other people that had experienced it.
“As parents, just remind yourself that what matters and what’s gonna help your kids are the assurance, the love, and the safety that you’re going to give them through this time.” – Pat Stepler
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:
Pat is currently taking new clients in her private practice in Ventura. You can contact her via email at pat.steplermft@gmail.com or (805) 765-2873 to schedule an appointment.
