<p><strong>#067 — Finding Your Artistic Voice As A Mother </strong></p> <p><br /> ‘My artistic voice has emerged stronger and more clear than ever—more centered in the voice of a mother and a female, really coming from within with an agenda. This I only have because of my kids. It feels like it was a necessary process, but it was fucking hard.’</p> <p>Peng Scheerer’s experience of giving birth was a difficult one. The birth itself was a brutal, life-or-death situation that unearthed a childhood trauma—leaving Peng depressed and suicidal for a full nine months afterward.</p> <p>But after working through the psychological pain, Peng has emerged stronger than ever. She has regained her artistic voice and is working to break down the cultural construct that paints femininity as faulty or weak.</p> <p>Today, Peng joins me to explain her change of heart around having children and discuss the challenges associated with parenting and pursuing a career as a freelance artist. She shares her incredibly traumatic birth experience and discusses the identity shift that came with pregnancy and motherhood. I ask her about her PhD work in the realm of feminine voices, and she describes what it means to be a mom in our capitalist, patriarchal world. Listen in for Peng’s insight on becoming part of what she calls a ‘rainbow family’ and learn how she and her husband negotiate parenting AND their work as creatives.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/067">http://www.startuppregnant.com/067</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>This podcast is made possible by sponsors like you! Consider supporting this podcast with a monthly donation on our Patreon page: Head to <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant</a>. We’ve got folks we call our ‘coffee friends’ who donate the equivalent of a cup of coffee each month to make this show possible, and we’re backed by companies we believe in that can help make the lives of busy entrepreneurs and parents a little bit easier. If you want to become one of our company sponsors, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/podcast/">https://startuppregnant.com/podcast/</a> and get in touch! </p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT PENG SCHEERER</strong> </p> <p>Peng Scheerer is a freelance stage and costume designer for theatre and opera, working in performance venues all over Europe. In addition, she is pursuing a PhD in the realm of powerful female narratives and ‘disintegrating into a queer consciousness.’ She is also the author of the children’s book <em>Two Mothers for Oscar</em> which will be available on Amazon in August 2018.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.susannescheerer.de/">Peng’s Website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>Two Mothers for Oscar</em> by Susanne Scheerer</li> <li><a href= "https://beherenownetwork.com/mindrolling-ep-235-dr-shefali-tsabary/"> Dr. Shefali Tsabary on the Mindrolling Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li><a

<p><strong>#066 — Morning Routines</strong></p> <p>There is a lot of noise on the interwebs around creating the perfect morning routine.</p> <p>But here’s the thing about being a parent: There is no such thing as ‘routine.’ The demands placed on you by the tiny human in your life are ever-changing, and every morning looks vastly different from the one before.</p> <p>I was interviewed for a book called <a href= "https://mymorningroutine.com/book/"><em>My Morning Routine</em></a>, and in it, I share my morning workout routine. The one I had before I became a mother. So, what do my mornings look like now? Is there even a way to establish some kind of routine in the mornings with a toddler running around?</p> <p>Today, I’m discussing how I navigate the first few hours of every day now that I’m a parent. I share my recent epiphany around crafting a seasonal morning routine to fit what life looks like right now and offer insight on carving out time to write—in less-than-ideal circumstances. Listen in to find out how my husband and I divide parenting responsibilities, affording each other 30 minutes here and there to recharge, and learn how to design a morning routine that works for you this month, this week, or maybe just for today.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/066">http://www.startuppregnant.com/066</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER:</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to <a href= "http://www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup">www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup</a> to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mymorningroutine.com/">My Morning Routine</a></li> <li><a href="https://mymorningroutine.com/book/"><em>My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired</em> by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#065 — Planning Ahead for Maternity Leave as an Entrepreneur</strong></p> <p><br /> Planning for maternity leave is a challenge for any working mother. But if you’re an entrepreneur, it’s all on you to figure out just how to keep the business moving forward—as your focus shifts to the delivery and care of a tiny human.</p> <p>How do you decide what to automate? What to delegate? What to outsource? And how do you build those systems prior to the hard deadline that is the arrival of your baby?</p> <p>Today, maternal health expert Arianna Taboada joins me to share her advice around planning for maternity leave as an entrepreneur, discussing how to assess both your personal and professional needs. She speaks to the psychological transition back to work after giving birth and the opportunity for entrepreneurs to phase in gradually. I ask Arianna about her personal parenting journey, and she explains how her business has changed in light of being a new mom and moving to the US. Listen in to understand Arianna’s policy research around access to leave for self-employed women and learn why maternity leave is a human rights issue.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/065">http://www.startuppregnant.com/065</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity functions as an online assistant, helping to organize your schedule and collect client information. Take advantage of Acuity’s 45-day free trial for Startup Pregnant listeners at <a href= "https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant">https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>. </p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT ARIANNA TABOADA</strong></p> <p>Arianna Taboada is a maternal health expert and consultant who helps female founders design maternity leave plans that meet their personal and professional needs. She has more than a decade of experience as a health educator, social worker, reproductive health researcher, and yoga therapist. Arianna also speaks and writes on the topic of maternity leave as a social justice and economic equity issue, and her scientific work around reproductive health has been published in peer reviewed journals including the <em>International Journal of Health Equity</em>, <em>Advances in Social Work</em>, and <em>Prevention Science</em>, among many others.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ariannataboada.com/">Arianna’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ariannataboada">Arianna on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ariannataboada/">Arianna on Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.ariannataboada.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Eco-Map.pdf"> Arianna’s Eco-Map</a></li> <li><a href="http://paidleave.us/">PL+US</a></li> <li><a href="https://paidleave.us/resources#reports">Arianna’s White Paper</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.npr.org/series/543928389/lost-mothers">NPR Lost Mothers Series</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li

<p><strong>#064 — Mental Health Toolkit</strong></p> <p><br /> Life is an emotional roller coaster, and resilience is about handling the ups and downs without being swept away. Pregnancy and parenting present a brand-new set of challenges, and it’s incredibly valuable to have a mental health toolkit that equips you to navigate the sometimes-bumpy ride.</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing the five resources in my own mental health toolkit, discussing how these restorative practices recharge my batteries and keep me a little closer to sanity despite the stress and sleep deprivation associated with being a new mom. I explain the unparalleled value I find in therapy and the idea of using medication as one tool in your kit should that become necessary. Listen in for ideas on how to build your own robust toolkit for emotional resilience as you take on the demanding role of mompreneur!</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/064">http://www.startuppregnant.com/064</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, the Transcend Podcast. Transcend is a monthly podcast dedicated to personal transformation hosted by Jeff Riddle. Head to <a href= "http://transcendexperience.net/">http://transcendexperience.net/</a> for real stories of transformative experiences told by everyday people. </p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/postpartum-depression-daycare-051/">Kathleen Shannon on Startup Pregnant EP051</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#063 — Changing Your Life In Four Minutes</strong></p> <p><br /> How do you do self-care as the mother of five?</p> <p>How do you do self-care as a mother of five who happens to be running her own business?</p> <p>How do you do self-care as a mother of five, running her own business AND a living on a farm that serves as an animal sanctuary?</p> <p>You might be surprised to learn that it is not only possible—but can be done in just four minutes!</p> <p>Today, Rebekah Borucki joins me to share the contrast in her pregnancy journey from the first child to the fifth and offer insight around what women need to know about the experience of motherhood. She explains how meditation saves her life every day and how she leverages the practice to reframe negative fantasy and understand her own power. I ask Rebekah about life on the farm and how she has transformed part of the property into a community learning space or Lady Church, and she discusses her approach to getting clear on what you want and saying NO to everything else. Rebekah gets real about setting boundaries, building a business that fulfills your purpose, and indulging in a little Netflix along the way. Listen in and learn how to build self-care into your life—in just four minutes!</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/063">http://www.startuppregnant.com/063</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we have launched a mastermind program for women from all walks of life who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood, and business. To get on our email list for the 2019 session OR learn more about starting a group of your own, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT REBEKAH BORUCKI</strong></p> <p>Rebekah ‘Bex’ Borucki is the creator of BEXLIFE and the BLISSED IN wellness movement. She is the mother of five AND a TV host, yoga and meditation teacher, Hay House author, birth doula, and transformational coach. Rebekah travels extensively, sharing her passion for yoga, wellness, and meditation, and she has appeared on <em>Dr. Oz</em>, the <em>Lisa Oz Show</em>, and <em>Better TV</em>. She is a regular contributor to online and print magazines, including <em>MindBodyGreen</em>, <em>Positively Positive</em>, and <em>Daily Burn</em>, and Rebekah is the author of <a href= "https://www.bexlife.com/book/"><em>You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life</em></a>. </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bexlife.com/">Rebekah’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/bexlife">Rebekah on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BexLife/">Rebekah on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bexlife/">Rebekah on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bexlife">Rebekah on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bexlife/">Rebekah on Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/308950436208948/">Blissed In Facebook Group</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bexlife.com/book/"><em>You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life</em> by Rebekah Borucki</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Be-Here-Now-Ram-Dass/dp/0517543052"><em>Be Here Now</em> by Ram Dass</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bexlife.com/group-coaching/">Blocked 2 Blissed Group Coaching</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/New-Bohemians-Handbook-Come-Vibes/dp/1419724827"> <em>The New Bohemians

<p><strong>#062 — Building a Postpartum Support Team & Roadmap to Recovery</strong></p> <p>The sad and scary truth is that postpartum care in the US is abysmal. In other countries, new mothers are provided with four to eight physical therapy sessions and their healing is monitored. In the States, however, we get a single 20-minute appointment at the six-week mark. Period. So, what can you do during pregnancy to prepare for the first weeks and months after you’ve given birth? How can you build your own support team to get through the challenging period of brand spanking new motherhood? What might a roadmap to recovery look like?</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing my experience of the big event that is childbirth and what transpired in the months following. I walk you through the steps I took to build a network of support that helped me figure out breastfeeding, kept me nourished, and answered questions as they came up. Listen in for insight around the benefit of looking at postpartum recovery in three-month intervals and learn to adjust your expectations and plan ahead for the first 12 months of new motherhood.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/062">http://www.startuppregnant.com/062</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to <a href= "http://www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup">www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup</a> to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.npr.org/series/543928389/lost-mothers">NPR Social Series: Maternal Mortality in the US</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lllusa.org/">La Leche League USA</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.startuppregnant.com/061">Shefali Christopher on Startup Pregnant EP061</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/healing-being-a-new-mom-and-nutritional-health-lily-nichols/"> Lily Nichols on Startup Pregnant EP059</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/preparing-first-30-days-postpartum-buy-research-say/"> Preparing for the First 30 Days Postpartum: What to Buy, Research, and Say</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/first-30-days-after-c-section/">Preparing for the First 30 Days Postpartum After a C-Section</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.replens.com/">Replens</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/truthbombs-on-parenting-entrepreneurship-and-pleasure-episode-034-with-danielle-laporte/"> Danielle LaPorte on Startup Pregnant EP034</a></li> <li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/startuppregnant/mastermind">The Startup Pregnant Mastermind</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#061 — Postpartum Recovery: Healing the Body, Being an Athlete Before + After Pregnancy</strong></p> <p>If you’re a new mom and an athlete, it can be tempting to hit the trail or the gym asap after the six-week checkup. You want to regain a sense of normalcy and working out is likely a big part of your identity.</p> <p>But it’s incredibly important to be cognizant of what your body just went through and give yourself the time to regain your core strength and allow the pelvic floor to heal. You may even have to relearn the correct use of certain muscles in order to avoid injury.</p> <p>Physical therapist Dr. Shefali Christopher was taken aback by the fact that her postpartum body didn’t quite feel like her own: ‘You’re learning how to be in touch with your muscles again, how to contract them again, how to work them again. I think that was more shocking to me … and it took a lot of work." </p> <p>Today, Shefali joins me to offer her insight on postpartum care for athletes, explaining the importance of rebuilding core strength and giving the body time to heal. I ask Shefali about her own experience with pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and she shares her ongoing efforts at ‘mental forgiving and acceptance’ of her postpartum body. Listen in for Shefali’s advice around the best resources for postpartum exercise and learn why she shifted her career path to pursue research as a new mom.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/061">http://www.startuppregnant.com/061</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong> </p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood, and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SHEFALI CHRISTOPHER</strong></p> <p>Dr. Shefali Christopher is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy. After four years of teaching in the Duke DPT program, Shefali joined the Elon University faculty in June of 2017. Her clinical passion lies in treating triathletes and distance runners as well as helping postpartum athletes return to their sport safely. Shefali is currently pursuing a PhD through the University of Newcastle, and her research focuses on understanding and addressing pain in postpartum endurance athletes.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/health-sciences/dpt/faculty-staff/"> Shefali at Elon University</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ironmompt?lang=en">Shefali on Twitter</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/healing-being-a-new-mom-and-nutritional-health-lily-nichols/"> Lily Nichols on Startup Pregnant EP059</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physical-therapy-program/faculty-and-staff/jill-thein-nissenbaum/"> Jill Thein-Nissenbaum at the University of Wisconsin-Madison</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.healthyquickfit.com/">Everymom Athletics with Christine Iverson</a></li> <li><a href= "http://bjsm.bmj.com/search/%2522Exercise%252Band%252Bpregnancy%252Bin%252Brecreational%252Band%252Belite%252Bathletes%253A%252B2016%252Bevidence%252Bsummary%252Bfrom%252Bthe%252BIOC%252Bexpert%252Bgroup%252Bmeeting%252C%252BLausanne.%2522%20jcode%3Abjsports"> <em>British Journal of Sports Medicine</em> Pregnancy & Postpartum Series</a></li> <li><a href= "

<p><strong>#060 — Why to Join a Mastermind (And How to Start Your Own)</strong></p> <p><br /> It’s tough enough for entrepreneurs to carry the psychological weight of being the key decision-maker in their business, but things are further complicated if you also happen to be a new parent. Now you’re under immense pressure to make good choices when you are functioning at less than 100%. How do you exercise the best possible judgement when you are sleep-deprived, and a tiny human is making regular demands on your time and attention?</p> <p>There is a lot of cultural pressure to figure it all out on your own, but here’s the secret: You don’t have to. You can build communities of people around you and support each other in the decision-making process. You can connect with other new parents and entrepreneurs and puzzle it out together by way of a mastermind group.</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing the working definition of a mastermind, its basic structure, and the myriad of benefits such groups can provide. In addition, I discuss the pros and cons of starting your own versus investing in a paid group. Listen in as I walk you thought the step-by-step process of launching a mastermind and learn the inestimable value of a community dedicated to mutual growth and improvement.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/060">http://www.startuppregnant.com/060</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity functions as an online assistant, helping to organize your schedule and collect client information. Take advantage of Acuity’s 45-day free trial for Startup Pregnant listeners at <a href= "https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant">https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahkathleenpeck/2018/02/21/why-you-should-join-a-mastermind/#68c7be073197"> ‘Why You Should Join a Mastermind’ in <em>Forbes</em></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sarahkpeck.com/2017/08/personal-board-of-advisors/">Do You Have Your Own Personal Board of Advisors?</a></li> <li><a href="https://taylorpearson.me/mastermind/">Taylor Pearson on Masterminds</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Success-Sixteen-Lessons-Napoleon-Hill/dp/1617201782"> <em>The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons</em> by Napoleon Hill</a></li> <li><a href="https://zoom.us/">Zoom</a></li> <li><a href="https://hangouts.google.com/">Google Hangouts</a></li> <li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/startuppregnant/mastermind">The Startup Pregnant Mastermind</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#059 — Postpartum Recovery: Healing, Being a New Mom, and Nutritional Health</strong></p> <p><br /> We place a lot of emphasis on planning for the perfect birth and making sure that our bodies are healthy during pregnancy. But what do we need to recover after the baby arrives? What are the nutritional demands on us as new moms? How can we best prepare for the postpartum experience?</p> <p>Despite being more prepared than the average woman, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Lily Nichols was still blindsided by how long it took to recover postpartum. And she had a lot of questions about whether what she was experiencing was normal.</p> <p>Today, Lily joins me to share her postpartum journey, discussing her extreme caution around physical exertion and the value in consulting a pelvic floor physical therapist for guidance. I ask her about the nutrients new moms need to heal damaged tissue and meet the energy demands of breastfeeding, and Lily offers her advice on postpartum prep by way of frozen dinners, meal delivery, or family members who like to cook. Listen in for insight on engaging a support system of other new moms and contacting the right professionals for reassurance as necessary.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/059">http://www.startuppregnant.com/059</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood, and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT LILY NICHOLS</strong></p> <p>Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work draws from the current scientific literature as well as the wisdom of traditional cultures, and her expertise in prenatal nutrition makes her a well-respected consultant and speaker in the field. Lily’s latest book, <em>Real Food for Pregnancy</em>, is #1 in the Pregnancy and Childbirth category on Amazon.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://realfoodforpregnancy.com/">Real Food for Pregnancy</a></li> <li><a href="http://pilatesnutritionist.com/">Lily’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionist">Lily on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/LilyNicholsRDN">Lily on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilynicholsrdn/">Lily on Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-Pregnancy-Lily-Nichols/dp/0986295043"> <em>Real Food for Pregnancy</em> by Lily Nichols</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/real-food-prenatal-nutrition-episode-043-lily-nichols/"> Lily on Startup Pregnant EP043</a></li> <li><a href="https://nutritiousmovement.com/">Katy Bowman</a></li> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/preparing-first-30-days-postpartum-buy-research-say/"> Preparing for the First 30 Days Postpartum</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook

<p><strong>#058 — Differences Of Opinion</strong></p> <p><br /> Put two people in a room together for any length of time, and you’re going to encounter differences of opinion. Engage in any partnership—business, personal or parent-child—and differing experiences will eventually manifest a misalignment of wants and needs.</p> <p>My husband and I encountered one such misalignment around checking in via text message during the workday: I’m a fan. It doesn’t cross his mind. Neither of us is right or wrong, here. We’re just different. The question becomes, is there a creative way to make us both happy?</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing this case study in differences of opinion, describing the brilliant solution my husband conceived to address both our needs. I also discuss the value of getting clear on what you want and owning it rather than apologizing for it. Listen in for my five tenets of problem-solving and learn how to find creative solutions that provide the most happiness and satisfaction for everyone involved.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/058">http://www.startuppregnant.com/058</a>.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#057 — A See-What-Sticks Approach to Product Development & Parenting</strong></p> <p><br /> ‘It’s okay to just try something and see where it goes and see where it sticks, and it doesn’t have to be perfect when you launch it into the world. It’s never going to be perfect. It’s always going to be a work in progress.’</p> <p>When Michele Hansen and her husband started planning for the birth of their daughter, they quickly realized that the high cost of daycare—a whopping $24K per year—was going to require an additional income stream. </p> <p>So, they created an app called Open Nearby as a side project. In the course of building that business, Michele and her husband uncovered a need in the market for geocoding software that translates addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates. They built that product too.</p> <p>Four years later, <a href="https://geocod.io/">Geocodio</a> has grown to become Michele’s full-time gig. She has adopted a see-what-sticks approach to business, using jobs-to-be-done interviews with customers to improve their product and initiating meetups to support fellow entrepreneurs AND combat the loneliness of working from home. And the whole process happened organically.</p> <p>Today, Michele sits down with me to explain how the expense of daycare inspired her entrepreneurial journey. She offers insight around how being a parent has made her more efficient with the use of her time and how Geocodio grew from a side project to become her full-time work. I ask Michele what it means to be a ‘product person,’ and she discusses the value of customer feedback in making business decisions. Listen in as Michele shares her efforts to help during Hurricane Harvey by creating a disaster relief map and her work-in-progress approach to entrepreneurship and parenting.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/057">http://www.startuppregnant.com/057</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to <a href= "http://www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup">www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup</a> to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.<br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELE HANSEN</strong></p> <p>Michele Hansen is the co-founder of Geocodio, a software product that supports high volume geocoding. Prior to becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Michele worked in financial services and political consulting, serving as Product Development Manager for The Motley Fool as well as Technical Project Manager for Engage, LLC. She helped organize the DC Jobs to be Done Meetup for the purpose of supporting businesses in her areas of expertise—product development and customer discovery.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://geocod.io/">Geocodio</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/geocodio">Geocodio on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/@mjwhansen">Michele on Medium</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mjwhansen">Michele on Twitter</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-DhfBlmLV/?_cookie-check=09sJvFBSckt3og1g"> DC Jobs to be Done Meetup</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intercom.com/">Intercom</a></li> <li><a href= "https://medium.com/@mjwhansen/six-things-i-learned-building-the-harvey-geocod-io-twitter-rescue-requests-map-2c78127664a3"> Michele’s Hansen Post on Medium</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCA

<p><strong>#056 — Honoring Mother’s Day </strong></p> <p><br /> Following Mother’s Day, I’d like to take a moment to honor the profound experience that is parenting—the unparalleled demands on your time, the general nonstop-ness of it all. Being a mom is overwhelming in the best way, and it qualifies as one of the biggest and messiest and strangest things I have ever done.</p> <p>So many women—and men—deserve recognition on Mother’s Day, and today I am celebrating all of the people who love and nurture our children. Listen in as I offer my gratitude to everyone who shares in the responsibility of providing for growing humans and acknowledge the women who cannot have children or choose not to.</p> <p>Parenting is life changing-ly difficult, so to those of you who are dedicating the time to grow, to raise, to provide for a new life: Thank you.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/056">http://www.startuppregnant.com/056</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#055 —&nbsp;Fitting Your Business Around Your Life</strong></p> <p><br> People will tell you that the early days of your startup will require 80-hour work weeks, that you won’t see your friends and family. But here’s the thing: You always have a choice. If there’s 80 hours-worth of work to be done, you can slice that up into two weeks. Or rather than doing it all by yourself, two or three people can work together.</p> <p>Laura Roeder founded her startup, <a href="https://meetedgar.com/">Meet Edgar</a>, while she was pregnant. She took three months off during Edgar’s first year—and came back part-time for the first year of her son’s life. Laura chose entrepreneurship because of the freedom and flexibility it affords her to choose sane work hours and make time for her family.</p> <p>Today, Laura joins me to share her parallel parenting and startup journey. She explains why she chose to self-fund Meet Edgar and the benefits of the SaaS model. I ask Laura about her company’s parental leave policy, and she describes the boundaries around work hours she has set for herself AND her team. Listen in as Laura gets real about how parenting didn’t come naturally to her and get her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.</p> <p><strong><br> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href="http://www.startuppregnant.com/055">http://www.startuppregnant.com/055</a>.</p> <p><strong><br> EPISODE SPONSOR &amp; SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity functions as an online assistant, helping to organize your schedule and collect client information. Take advantage of Acuity’s 45-day free trial for Startup Pregnant listeners at <a href="https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant">https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href="http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br> LEARN MORE ABOUT LAURA ROEDER</strong></p> <p>Laura Roeder is the founder and CEO of the social media automation tool Meet Edgar. Laura started freelancing at 22, and she founded LKR Social Media in 2009 to teach business owners how to harness the power of social media marketing. She was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30 three times—in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Laura launched Edgar in 2014, and the startup hit $1M in revenue within 11 months. Today, Edgar helps thousands of subscribers share their best evergreen content on social, and the company is worth $4M.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lauraroeder.com/">Laura’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/lkr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Laura on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://meetedgar.com/">Meet Edgar</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://optionb.org/book"><em>Option B</em> by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST &amp; HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href="mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Podcast</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#054 — Connection, Friendship and Kindred Spirits</strong></p> <p><br /> If you’re busy with work, busy with your kids, busy with life—it can be tough to prioritize friendship. And social media complicates things by making it seem like you’re in touch when you’re not actually connecting.</p> <p>I have developed an approach that combines connection with a gratitude practice, a simple proactive approach to reaching out that has helped me rekindle old friendships and bounce back from the bad days when I’m feeling isolated.</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing the two scripts I’ve designed for reestablishing friendships. I explain why it’s important to ask for specific advice and approach the practice with sincerity. Listen in and learn to stop scrolling and start making authentic connections!</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/054">http://www.startuppregnant.com/054</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p> <strong> <br /></strong><strong>RESOURCES </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicator-for/fjcldmjmjhkklehbacihaiopjklihlgg?hl=en"> News Feed Eradicator for Facebook</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#053 — Masterminds, Creative Risks and the Fuck It List</strong></p> <p><br /> Positive psychology asks us to focus on what’s right with us. What are your strengths? What are your values? What do you want?</p> <p>But what if you’re not sure what’s right with you? We all have built-in negativity bias, so it’s a whole lot easier to identify what we don’t like about our lives, what we’re not satisfied with, than it is to define what is going well.</p> <p>Alex Jamieson has your back. She’s designed The Fuck It List, a strategy giving you permission to honor the negativity bias and get all of the things you hate about your life down on paper. Then she flips the script and guides you in replacing the bad with a positive alternative, crafting a life focused on what you truly care about.</p> <p>Today, Alex joins me to share the fundamentals of positive psychology and explain how she used its principles to create The Fuck It List. She discusses her life as a mom, describing her son’s sweetness and her own efforts to be more thoughtful of her actions. I ask Alex about her ability to set powerful boundaries, to take creative risks, and to build relationships with communities of women. Listen in for Alex’s insight around the value of masterminds in supporting women through change and learn to say fuck it as you work toward a life you love!</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/053">http://www.startuppregnant.com/053</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Community makes all the difference. So, at Startup Pregnant, we are launching a mastermind program for women who are interested in going deeper around questions about parenting, motherhood and business. To learn more and apply for the beta version starting in June, go to <a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind">https://startuppregnant.com/mastermind</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEX JAMIESON</strong></p> <p>Alex Jamieson is a best-selling author, functional nutrition and positive psychology coach, and ‘cravings whisperer.’ She has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, and Dr. Oz, among many others, and she was the co-creator of the Oscar-nominated documentary <em>Super Size Me</em>. Alex’s podcast, Her Rules Radio, debuted at #1 on iTunes, and her latest book, <em>Women, Food & Desire</em>, was the #1 New Release in Spirituality and Self-Help on Amazon. </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://alexandrajamieson.com/">Alex’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://alexandrajamieson.com/blog/radio/">Her Rules Radio</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraJamiesonFanPage">Alex on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deliciousalex/">Alex on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/deliciousalex">Alex on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/deliciousalex/">Alex on Pinterest</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://alexandrajamieson.com/fuck-it-list/">The Fuck It List</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Women-Food-Desire-Cravings-Embrace/dp/1476765065"> <em>Women, Food, and Desire: Honor Your Cravings, Embrace Your Desires, Reclaim Your Body</em> by Alexandra Jamieson</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Super-Size-DVD-John-Banzhaf/dp/B0002OXVBO">Super Size Me</a></li> <li><a href="https://alexandrajamieson.com/books/">Books by Alex Jamieson</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://star

<p><strong>#052 — It's Okay If Your Baby Cries</strong></p> <p><br /> The sound of your baby crying? It’s intense. And when it’s your first child, chances are instinct has you scrambling to get to your kiddo immediately and take care of whatever it is that ails them.</p> <p>But here’s the thing: You’re not just responsible for taking care of your new baby. You’re also responsible for taking care of you, and if that means your crying baby has to wait a minute or two while you finish washing your hair, it’s going to be okay.</p> <p>Today, I’m sharing the advice I got from my friend Lindsay around crying babies and ‘fourth children’—advice that’s given me a lot of comfort as a new mom. Listen in as I share my approach to acknowledging my son’s not-so-subtle demands for attention while still making time for moments of self-care.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/052">http://www.startuppregnant.com/052</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/mastering-patience-pause-episode-012/"> ‘The Pause’ on Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Up-B%C3%A9b%C3%A9-Discovers-Parenting/dp/0143122967"> <em>Bringing Up Bébé</em> by Pamela Druckerman</a></li> </ul> <p> <br /> <strong>THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#051 — Postpartum Depression, Daycare and Whether or Not to Be a Parent</strong></p> <p><br /> What if you’re doing everything right—exercising, eating right, self-care and meditation—and you’re still not okay? After Kathleen Shannon gave birth to her son, Fox, she was doing all the things, using every strategy in the Emotional Resilience toolkit, and on the outside, she appeared to have it all together. But she just didn’t. Though she didn’t realize it at the time, Kathleen was suffering from postpartum depression.</p> <p>After a visit to an insightful midwife, Kathleen learned that extreme sleep deprivation had her battery running dangerously low. And the fact that nothing else was working meant that something deeper was happening. The midwife prescribed anti-anxiety medication, and it saved Kathleen.</p> <p>Today, Kathleen joins me to share her messy parenting journey, discussing her challenge in deciding whether to be a mom in the first place and her struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety. She offers insight around the beauty of daycare, explaining why she views it as an investment and how it has expanded her son’s capacity for love. I ask Kathleen about her work with Braid Creative and Being Boss, and she describes what branding is and when you should initiate the process. Listen in for Kathleen’s advice on managing mental health like a boss and learn how parenting influences her work—and vice versa.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/051">http://www.startuppregnant.com/051</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to <a href= "http://www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup">www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup</a> to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance. </p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT KATHLEEN SHANNON</strong></p> <p>Kathleen Shannon is the co-founder of <a href= "https://www.braidcreative.com/">Braid Creative and Consulting</a>, a boutique branding agency that helps creative entrepreneurs position themselves as experts and blend more of who they are into the work they do. She is also the co-founder of <a href= "https://beingboss.club/">Being Boss</a>, a popular podcast and coaching resource for creative entrepreneurs, and co-author of the new book, <a href="https://beingboss.club/book"><em>Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work & Live Life on Your Own Terms</em></a>.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.braidcreative.com/">Braid Creative</a></li> <li><a href="https://beingboss.club/">Being Boss</a></li> <li><a href="https://beingboss.club/podcast">Being Boss Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andkathleen/?hl=en">Kathleen on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/andkathleen?lang=en">Kathleen on Twitter</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://beingboss.club/book"><em>Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work & Live Life on Your Own Terms</em> by Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/July-2016/One-OKC-Moms-Child-Care-Journey/"> ‘One OKC Mom’s Child Care Journey’ in <em>Metro Family Magazine</em></a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mail

<p><strong>#050 — Your Body</strong></p> <p><em>"I can’t wait to get my body back."</em></p> <p>We have complex relationships with our bodies. Women harbor certain expectations and assumptions about what our bodies are supposed to look like and what they are capable of. And it can be tough to come to terms with the reality when it doesn’t quite line up with what we had in mind.</p> <p>I am making a conscious effort to pay attention to the language I use in reference to my postpartum body. To acknowledge what I am feeling about this new version of myself and be grateful about what my body CAN do.</p> <p>In episode 49, Parijat Deshpande says, ‘You are the expert on your body—and you are not broken.’ Today, I’m exploring how we confront big questions around fertility and longevity, discussing the value of identifying our feelings as we deal with changing bodies through pregnancy, nursing, health complications and aging. Listen in for insight on reframing the way we think and talk about our bodies and acknowledging our complicated emotions.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/050">http://www.startuppregnant.com/050</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startuppregnant/">Startup Pregnant on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#049 — High-Risk Pregnancy and the Mind-Body Connection</strong></p> <p><br /> You don’t know Murphy’s Law until you’ve heard the story of Parijat Deshpande’s high-risk pregnancy.</p> <p>After being diagnosed with endometriosis, Parijat and her husband sought out a specialist and started fertility treatment. After an intrauterine insemination that ended with an ectopic pregnancy, they tried again with IVF. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was just the first in a series of eight complications that Parijat endured during the pregnancy. She was forced to stop working at six weeks—and her water broke at only 23 weeks and two days.</p> <p>Today, Parijat sits down with me to share her story, discussing the details of the medical complications she survived and the emotional extremes that came with extensive bed rest. She walks us through the harrowing weeks leading up to her son’s premature birth at just 24 weeks and the time he spent fighting for his life in the NICU. I ask Parijat how the pregnancy affected her work life and shaped the business she is building now. Listen in for Parijat’s take on the connection between personal healing and business growth and learn how she supports women in processing the grief and guilt associated with high-risk pregnancy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/049">http://www.startuppregnant.com/049</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity functions as an online assistant, helping to organize your schedule and collect client information. Take advantage of Acuity’s 45-day free trial for Startup Pregnant listeners at <a href= "https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant">https://acuityscheduling.com/startuppregnant</a>.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT PARIJAT DESHPANDE</strong></p> <p>Parijat Deshpande is a high-risk pregnancy expert, speaker and advocate for moms at risk for pregnancy complications and preterm birth. She combines her professional background in clinical psychology, wellness and lifestyle medicine with her personal experience with an extremely high-risk pregnancy to help women lower stress, have a safer pregnancy and reduce the risk of premature delivery. Parijat is also the founder and executive director of MySahana, a nonprofit that seeks to reduce stigma and increase awareness about mental health issues and wellness in the South Asian community.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.parijatdeshpande.com/">Parijat’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.parijatdeshpande.com/">Parijat on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/parijatdesh/#website">Parijat on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/parijatdesh/">Parijat on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.parijatdeshpande.com/blog/tag/podcast">Delivering Miracles Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p> <br /> <strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656"> Endometriosis Info</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premature-birth/symptoms-causes/syc-20376730"> Premature Birth Info</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/newsletter/">Startup Pregnant Newsletter</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup P

<p><strong>#048 — Within Your Control: An Exercise</strong></p> <p><br /> We all know the importance of goal-setting. Clearly defining your objectives is key to achievement.</p> <p>But the way you frame those goals matters. Choosing targets that aren’t within your control (like getting pregnant) leads to frustration, helplessness—hopelessness, even.</p> <p>How can we reframe those goals to reflect the things we can control? And make peace with the fact that we did everything we could, even if it doesn’t work out?</p> <p>Today, I’m explaining the three spheres of influence and walking you through an exercise in goal-setting that puts the power back in your hands. Listen in for case studies in rewriting goals around growing your family AND your business that are within your control.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/048">http://www.startuppregnant.com/048</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#047 — Starting Your Own Coaching Practice</strong></p> <p><br /> If you aren’t satisfied with the available options, Michelle Florendo suggests that you explore possibilities beyond the obvious.</p> <p>Michelle was working as a management consultant, watching her colleagues make the difficult decision to sacrifice time with their children to continue a career they loved—or give up their careers to be present in their children’s lives. She realized that starting her own coaching practice would afford her more control and flexibility, but it was a risk.</p> <p>Being risk-averse, Michelle gave herself a long runway and launched her firm long before she began the process of trying to get pregnant. But in her eyes, it was a bigger risk to do nothing. She had to find an avenue for getting the life and career she wanted.</p> <p>Today, Michelle joins us to discuss her career arc, defining coaching as a profession and describing her transition to a private coaching practice. She explains her approach to decision-making, the distinction between the quality of a decision and its outcome, and the role of intuition in the decision-making process. I ask Michelle about her decision to become a parent and the choices she made around giving herself space to be present during her pregnancy. She speaks to the ‘silence of the first trimester,’ offering insight on the language we use to take fault for the parts of pregnancy and miscarriage we can’t actually control. Listen in for Michelle’s wisdom around choosing the narrative for any given situation and making decisions based on the information we have.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/047">http://www.startuppregnant.com/047</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER<br /> <br /></strong>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Hippo Give! Hippogive is a new app that donates your change by rounding up your everyday transactions to the nearest dollar and gives it to the charities and non-profits of your choosing.</p> <p>If you’ve been wanting to donate to Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, or disaster relief you can use this app and it’s a piece of cake. All you need to do is create an account, choose your charity and then set a weekly donation cap. Head to <a href= "http://hippogive.com/">HippoGive.com</a> to sign up.</p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELLE FLORENDO</strong></p> <p>Michelle Florendo is a Type-A management consultant and Fortune 500 brand marketer turned career coach. Michelle founded What If You Could in February of 2012, and she has become known for her analytical approach—employing a blend of decision engineering, design thinking and the lean startup method to help her clients craft fulfilling careers. Michelle has an MBA from UC Berkeley, and she was named to the 2015 FWN Global 100 list of most influential Filipinas in the world.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.michelleflorendo.com/">Michelle’s Website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/">StrengthsFinder</a></li> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/?s=steph">Steph Jhala on Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Choices-Practical-Making-Decisions/dp/0767908864"> <em>Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions</em> by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney and Howard Raiffa</a></li> <li><a href="https://altmba.com/">altMBA</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://s

<p><strong>#046 — 3 Essential Postpartum Lists</strong></p> <p><br /> The first days and weeks after bringing home baby are tough. Postpartum You may seem all peaceful and serene to friends and family who stop by, but they don’t have the slightest idea just how overwhelmed you really are on the inside. </p> <p>People want to help, but they don’t always know what to do. And it’s no fun for you as a new parent to explain your needs over and over again. That’s where the 3 Essential Postpartum Lists come in.</p> <p>Today, I’m walking you through three simple documents that will protect your time and energy and communicate your boundaries and expectations. Listen in for insight on creating House Rules, How to Help, and Favorite Foods inventories and learn how to convey your need to refuel and recharge during the postpartum period.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/046">http://www.startuppregnant.com/046</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://startuppregnant.com/three-lists-every-postpartum-mama-needs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Postpartum Lists Blog Post</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.seamless.com/">Seamless</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.grubhub.com/">Grubhub</a><strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#045 — Life Happens </strong></p> <p><br /> Despite our best efforts to be prepared, life happens.</p> <p>Case in point, I planned a trip to be there for my sister during her birth, but Baby was working on his own timeline and had yet to arrive at the end of my scheduled week in the Bay area.</p> <p>Society claims to value flexibility and laud the ability to adjust on the fly, yet somehow when it comes to pregnancy and birth, we view it as an inconvenience. What if we learned to see the unpredictability of it all as an opportunity—to gather data, make projections and then pivot as necessary? What if we stopped trying to maintain such a tight grip on control and developed the skills necessary to plan for things that don’t have specificity?</p> <p>Today, I’m celebrating the honest conversations we’ve had in my first 25 interviews on Startup Pregnant and sharing my insight on pregnancy and childbirth—being in the thick of it again with my sister this past month. Listen in for my take on the illusion of control, our lack of candor around the hard work of pregnancy and childbirth, the significance of taking the time to recover, and the dedication required to breastfeed your baby.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/045">http://www.startuppregnant.com/045</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#044 — How We Break (And Build) Our Habits</strong></p> <p><br /> So you’ve gotten off track and you want to make a change—in your eating habits, your exercise regime, or maybe implementing a daily practice like journaling. Sweeping transformation is rarely effective and beating yourself up for a lack of discipline seldom results in positive change. What CAN you do to shift your habits and get back on the path you want?</p> <p>In Episode 43, Lily Nichols talked about real food and nutrition, and the conversation reminded me of a strategy I use to shift my eating habits when I’ve strayed from my usual healthy routine. Today, I’m sharing the method I use to get un-stuck when the Dunkin’ Donuts downstairs has become a little too convenient.</p> <p>I explain how making one small, positive change can shift your mindset and help you slowly shift your habits. Listen in for insight around applying this tactic to other areas of your life and ‘sneaking in the side door’ of positive change.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/044">http://www.startuppregnant.com/044</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong><em> </em></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252"> <em>The Artist’s Way</em> by Julia Cameron</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://startuppregnant.com/">Startup Pregnant</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/startuppregnant">Startup Pregnant on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/startuppregnant">Sponsor the Podcast</a></li> <li>Email <a href= "mailto:hello@startuppregnant.com">hello@startuppregnant.com</a></li> </ul>

<p><strong>#043 — Real Food for Pregnancy</strong></p> <p><br /> ‘What I like to do is reverse-engineer a prenatal diet from the context of getting most of—if not all of—your nutrients from the food itself.’</p> <p>The problem with conventional policy and food guidelines? They simply don’t reflect science. In fact, the current recommendations were designed for men and then adjusted mathematically for a smaller frame—and then modified again to account for fetal growth.</p> <p>Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Lily Nichols is familiar with the science, having reviewed 934 studies for her newly-released book, <em>Real Food for Pregnancy</em>. And she believes that we need a more holistic approach to nutrition, an approach that includes mindful eating and a focus on pairing carbohydrates with fat and protein to acquire the nutrients necessary for fetal development from our food.</p> <p>Today, Lily joins me to share her path to becoming a dietician, explaining how she established her practice and what inspired her to become an author. She discusses how her own pregnancy affected her work and her current ‘pieced together’ childcare plan. Lily speaks to the fact that conventional nutrition policy doesn’t reflect science and offers her advice around nutrition during pregnancy. I ask her about postpartum nutrient needs and special considerations for pregnant women who exercise a great deal. Listen in for insight into Lily’s writing process and her emphasis on the value of mindful eating.</p> <p><strong><br /> FULL SHOW NOTES</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at <a href= "http://www.startuppregnant.com/043">http://www.startuppregnant.com/043</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER</strong></p> <p>Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to <a href= "http://www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup">www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup</a> to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance. </p> <p>All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: <a href= "http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors">http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors</a>.</p> <p><strong><br /> LEARN MORE ABOUT LILY NICHOLS</strong></p> <p>Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work draws from the current scientific literature as well as the wisdom of traditional cultures, and her expertise in prenatal nutrition makes her a well-respected consultant and speaker in the field. Her first bestseller, <em>Real Food for Gestational Diabetes</em>, has helped tens of thousands of women manage the condition and influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s new release, <em>Real Food for Pregnancy</em>, is #1 in the Pregnancy and Childbirth category on Amazon.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://realfoodforpregnancy.com/">Real Food for Pregnancy</a></li> <li><a href="http://pilatesnutritionist.com/">Lily’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionist">Lily on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/LilyNicholsRDN">Lily on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilynicholsrdn/">Lily on Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-Pregnancy-Lily-Nichols/dp/0986295043"> <em>Real Food for Pregnancy</em> by Lily Nichols</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-Gestational-Diabetes-Conventional/dp/0986295000/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8"> <em>Real Food for Gestational Diabetes</em> by Lily Nichols</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cdappsweetsuccess.org/">California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program</a></li> </ul> <p><stro