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Navigating the Stay-at-Home Mom Transition: Brenda's Journey from Social Work to Holistic Nutrition

Join host Jess on Modern Nurture as she interviews Brenda, a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom, in this installment of the Stay at Home Mom series. Brenda shares her journey from a rewarding career to staying at home with her children, detailing the challenges and rewards she encountered. They discuss the transition period, the importance of structured routines, and the balance between professional aspirations and family life. Brenda also delves into her current career as a holistic nutritionist specializing in epigenetics, offering insights into how parenting can positively influence a child's gene expression. This episode provides a nuanced look at the sacrifices and satisfactions of choosing to stay at home and the lasting impact on family dynamics.

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture

01:21 Introducing Brenda: A Journey from Social Work to Stay-at-Home Mom

02:30 The Transition: From Career to Home Life

05:01 Embracing the Stay-at-Home Mom Lifestyle

08:19 Balancing Work and Family: A Holistic Approach

09:34 Reflecting on the Stay-at-Home Experience

11:13 Life After Kids: Career and Family Balance

21:30 Current Endeavors: Holistic Nutrition and Genetic Wellness

24:15 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Find Brenda here! InBalanceLM.com

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Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Mom Life: A Journey of Resilience and Adaptation

In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess explores the experiences of transitioning to a stay-at-home mom with Melina, a certified life coach and professional organizer based in Austin, Texas. Melina discusses her journey from a high-demand career to motherhood, the challenges she faced including severe postpartum depression, and the importance of advocating for oneself. The episode delves into the importance of finding community, adapting one’s methods and expectations, and discovering minimalism to create a balanced and fulfilling home life. Melina shares valuable advice for moms making similar transitions and emphasizes the importance of giving oneself permission to change and grow through the process.

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture

01:20 Introducing Malina: A Journey to Stay-at-Home Mom

02:33 The Transition from Career to Home

04:03 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

06:41 Adjusting to Stay-at-Home Life

09:46 Finding Balance and Minimalism

16:35 Building a Supportive Community

24:27 Launching a New Career

27:19 Final Thoughts and Advice for Moms

30:32 Melina's Current Work and Closing Remarks

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• Website: melinakanecoaching.com
• Instagram: @cultivateyourlegacy
• LinkedIn: Melina Kane (if you'd like to include a hyperlink)

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Navigating the Transition to Stay-at-Home Motherhood with Velma Gench

In this episode of the Modern Nurture's Stay at Home Mom series, host Jess interviews Velma Gench, a former environmental nonprofit professional turned stay-at-home mom and now a parent coach known online as Mama Mabel. Velma shares her journey from a demanding career to stay-at-home motherhood, detailing the challenges and identity crises alongside the rewarding moments that made the transition worthwhile. They discuss practical advice around the Fair Play system for household responsibilities, finding a balance, and maintaining connection through activities like video gaming with her son. Velma also touches on the importance of preserving one's identity while embracing motherhood. The conversation aims to offer insight, support, and encouragement to other moms navigating similar journeys.

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture

01:21 Introducing Velma Gench: From Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom

02:47 The Struggles of Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Motherhood

06:04 Finding Balance and Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom

08:26 Jess's Early Days as a Stay-at-Home Mom

13:12 The Importance of Fair Play in Parenting

21:01 Velma's Journey to Becoming a Parent Coach

26:46 Cherishing the Joys of Stay-at-Home Motherhood

29:15 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Velma

Find Alyssa’s Book here! https://a.co/d/88nKf9E

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SAHM Series 1: Alyssa's Wake up Call

In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess interviews Alyssa, a career-driven mom who transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom after unexpected pregnancies. Alyssa shares her journey of balancing her master's degree and career with motherhood, the health challenges and wake-up calls she faced, and the ultimate decision to focus on her family. Alyssa also discusses her book 'Mommy Needs a Minute,' which addresses various types of burnout experienced by moms and the importance of finding balance and self-worth outside of societal expectations. The episode is a candid and insightful look into the challenges and rewards of shifting from a high-demand career to full-time motherhood.

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture

01:21 Introducing Alyssa: A Journey from Career to Motherhood

01:39 Unexpected Pregnancies and Career Challenges

04:04 Alyssa's Career Background and Transition

07:55 Balancing Motherhood and Career Ambitions

10:37 Navigating the Emotional Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom

16:49 Finding Personal Time and Self-Worth

18:49 Jess's Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom

23:25 Alyssa's Advice and Book on Burnout

27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Find Alyssa’s Book here! https://a.co/d/88nKf9E

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Jess returns from a break with her new baby. She shares her pregnancy journey, challenges with Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction, and a successful home birth. Jess also updates on upcoming podcast episodes featuring interviews with working moms transitioning to stay-at-home roles, a discussion with Dr. Jodi Palowski on 'mommy brain', and plans for various solo episodes. Topics include home birth decisions, postpartum recovery, tandem breastfeeding, and the benefits of milling your own flour. Stay tuned for insightful and relatable content for modern moms.

00:00 Welcome Back to Modern Nurture

00:09 Where Have I Been?

01:20 Upcoming Episodes Preview

02:20 Special Conversations and Solo Episodes

02:54 Personal Experiences and Tips

04:11 New Skills and Future Plans

04:47 Conclusion and Thank You

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In this episode of Modern Nurture, we sit down with Anya Dunham, a research scientist and mother of three, to discuss insights from her book, Baby Ecology. Anya talks about the capabilities and development of babies in the womb and in their early years, the impacts of sensory stimulation, and practical tips for sleep and play. The conversation touches on essential topics like prenatal learning, mind-mindedness, the importance of proper sensory input, and the effects of screen time. Additional insights about baby intuition and sleep routines are also covered.

Be sure to check out Anna's book, Baby Ecology.
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Ecology-Science-Intuition-Environment/dp/177780440X

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00:00 Intro

02:11 Prenatal Learning

07:06 Excessive Stimulation Examples and Impacts

11:01 Babies Can't Shift their Gazes

12:20 How Parents Should Foster Play

17:29 Mind Mindedness: Attachment Foundation

27:50 One Month Olds Self Settling

31:43 Drowsy But Awake...

33:41 Bedtimes Shift, Wake Times Don't

37:23 Screen Time

39:52 Intuition

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Hey Mamas! Things are crazy here this summer. Episodes may be slightly irregular for the next several weeks, but I want to take advantage of some family time I have coming up, and I don't want the quality to suffer.

Thank you for bearing with me! I have two great episodes coming up. One with Anya, the author or Baby Ecology, a science packed book about how to nurture your babies. The second is a bunch of interviews with stay at home moms who moved from careers to full time motherhood. They are at various stages - some in the thick of it with toddlers, some with kids in school now, and even a grandma! I can't wait to share it with you. It can be so helpful to hear from other moms going through a similar experience to you.

See you next monday with a new podcast episode!

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Babywearing Science: Health, Cognitive, and Emotional Benefits for Baby and Mama

In this video, Jess from Modern Nurture delves into the fascinating world of babywearing. Jess shares insightful research on how babywearing benefits both parents and infants, including increased maternal responsiveness, emotional bonding, reduced infant crying, and support for breastfeeding. The video also highlights health advantages such as spinal and cranial health, physical function regulation, and benefits for preterm infants. Additionally, Jess discusses the mental health perks for mothers, including reduced postpartum depression and increased confidence. Practical benefits like hands-free convenience and effective travel with baby carriers are also covered. Join Jess as she explores these topics and invites viewers to comment if they're interested in future videos about the best baby carriers for various stages.

00:00 Intro

01:00 Maternal Responsiveness

01:53 Parenting Beliefs & Tactile Interaction

02:33 Reduces Crying

03:08 So Many Breastfeeding Benefits

04:13 Health Benefits

05:34 Premies

05:56 Mental Health Benefits

06:24 Convenience and Travel

Studies Mentioned

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016363831830256X#:~:text=In%20Study%203%20

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30188302/

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/148/1/e2020049717/179945/An-Infant-Carrier-Intervention-and-Breastfeeding?autologincheck=redirected

If you liked this, you’ll love my unconventional take on tummy time!

https://youtu.be/ByF09LUxT4w

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