The Friendly Moms Club | Self-care for modern moms (The Friendly Moms Club)
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| 01 Oct 2024 | Ep. 56 Diet Culture and Intuitive Eating in Motherhood with Therapist Meredith Mackenzie | 01:05:18 | |
This is the episode that every mother needs to hear! Jen and Karlee interview Binge Eating Therapist and Intuitive Eating Coach Meredith Mackenzie and chat all about diet culture in motherhood. Meredith also shares her top tips on HOW to eat intuitively and what that actually means (hint: it does not mean going off the deep end and eating chips for breakfast every day!) Tune in to hear what intuitive eating means and how the heck to do it in motherhood. Links from the episode:
Where to find Meredith:
Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! Local to the Lower Mainland? Come join us for our next Friendly Moms Night at Bellies Community Space! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | Ep. 11 How to Be a Good Mom Friend | 00:46:13 | |
Jen and Karlee truly believe that having mom friends can greatly improve your postpartum experience however its not always easy when babies are developing at different rates (ie. one baby is sleeping/eating better than others). Today they will look at what makes a good mom friend and how to best support each other during this difficult times without judgement and with kindness. Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Ep. 41 How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Gina Mundy | 00:40:31 | |
*Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of birth injury and birth trauma* Join Karlee as she interviews Gina Mundy who is a childbirth attorney with over 20 years experience. Tune into hear Gina explain from her perspective what we really need to do to prepare for birth. Also, she shares about one very important person who plays a pivotal role in helping moms have safe babies. Visit her website to learn about Gina and about her book "A Parents Guide to Safer Childbirth" We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Ep. 12 Our Experiences with Breastfeeding | Its Not One Size Fits All | 00:51:33 | |
Breastfeeding is not easy, in fact for more people it often requires quite a lot of work and support from professionals! Jen and Karlee will share their own personal experiences and what helped them continue on their breastfeeding journey or stop all together. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Ep. 1 How to Make Mom Friends | 00:37:20 | |
Join Jen and Karlee in their first (!!!) episode where they will be discussing why having mom friends is important, how shame comes into play, where to look for mom friends online and in person, and let you in on the story of how they met. Follow us on instagram here Check out Bellies Community Space here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Ep. 10 Get to Know Us! | 00:28:33 | |
We thought it was about time that we formally introduced ourselves. Listen in to hear us talk a little about our families and lives! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Ep. 2 Our Experiences with Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Hyperemesis | 00:34:44 | |
Pregnancy isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Join Jen and Karlee while they go through their own pregnancy journeys and see why no two pregnancies are the same. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | BONUS - Our First Friendly Friday Episode! | 00:04:27 | |
Our first Friendly Friday Episode where we have a guest with us to share their experiences or expertise in all things pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood. This one is a bit of a surprise but from here on out we will be introducing our guests before the episode airs. Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Ep. 30 The Friendly Dads Club Part 1 | 00:34:03 | |
The Friendly Dads Club! Who knew they would talk so much. We had to split this episode into two. Both Jen and Karlee’s husbands join the show to talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum through their eyes. It’s real talk and a bit funny at the same time. It’s always interesting hearing their version of events and what were the hardest parts to them. It is marked explicit for the odd swear word that was just too hard to edit out. Hope you enjoy!
We want to hear from you!
Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer:
We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have
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| 02 Oct 2023 | Ep. 21 Emotions of Motherhood Part 3 - Deciding to Grow Your Family | 00:43:40 | |
Jen and Karlee talk about their opposite experiences of growing their families and all the emotions about having more than one child (and when is the right time). Jen is currently pregnant with Baby #2, sooner than ever expected, while Karlee wants to have baby #2 but life circumstances aren't letting that happen at this time. Karlee opens up about how she felt when Jen got pregnant and how that brought up a bunch of emotions for her. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | Ep. 45 Confessions of a Modern Mom Part 1 | 00:42:19 | |
Ever had thoughts about motherhood that made you feel guilty or alone? Felt like you would be judged for sharing them? There is a 99% chance that whatever you were thinking about, someone else was thinking the exact same thing. We started doing a Mom Truth Thursdays on our instagram account and encouraged our followers to get something off their chest that they have been thinking or feeling about motherhood. Nothing was off limits. We shared them anonymously and the feedback was that it made so many mommas feel seen! So in order to continue with this trend todays episode we will be talking about our mom truths as well as some of the submissions we received! Some topics we touch on are: -Toddler meals -Struggling to find joy -Finding the perfect relationship pie graph -partners sleeping like logs From our own experiences, we know how helpful it can be to get these thoughts and feelings off your chest. There is something cathartic about putting them into words. We are simply a safe place to put them. Please let us know how you like this episode and if we should continue this trend every couple months. We really enjoy reading them, talking about them, sharing our own viewpoints and we hope that it helps you all feel seen and know you aren't alone. If you have something you'd like to share, please follow us on instagram and look out every Thursday for our question box! You can also email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com. | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Trailer | 00:01:01 | |
Hi! We are Jen and Karlee - the new mom friends you didn't know you needed. We are creating a safe space to talk about all things pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood. Our goal is to bring moms together, lighten the heaviness, and find joy in the everyday moments. Together we will share our own experiences of being new moms while navigating the topics we wish more people talked about. Join us every Monday to hear us skip the small talk and dive right into the uncomfortable. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Ep. 54 Pelvic Health in Motherhood Part 1 with Physiotherapists Alyssa and Meagan | 00:39:16 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with Pelvic Health Physiotherapists Alyssa and Meagan from Bump Physio. This is Part 1 of our conversation where we will talk about what is pelvic health, what to expect during a first visit, if you have to have an internal exam and some tools and treatments you can expect. As physiotherapists, Alyssa and Meagan work with all parts of the body but this episode we specifically speak about pelvic health. Pelvic Health has historically been a topic that many women didn't feel comfortable speaking about and we are hoping to help bring a little bit of light into this important area of women's health! Jen also speaks about her own personal experiences with vaginismus, vulvodynia, endometriosis, and interstitial cystitis. It took her years to be able to speak about these problems but it has been freeing for her to hear others experiences and hopefully this episode will do the same for some of you. Tune into episode 55 for the rest of our conversation!
Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! Local to the Lower Mainland? Come join us for our next Friendly Moms Night at Bellies Community Space! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Ep. 31 Returning to Work ... Does it Get Easier? | 01:13:11 | |
Listen to Jen and Karlee talk about their returns to work after Maternity Leave. Both "thought" they would be prepared but what they found out is that there is nothing quite like maternity leave ending and returning to work to spark a full on overhaul of your routines, relationships and physical space. Some of the items they talk about are:
They will also chat about some tips to help prepare for your return to work! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | Ep. 55 Pelvic Health in Motherhood Part 2 with Physiotherapists Alyssa and Meagan | 00:30:20 | |
Welcome back for part 2 where Jen and Karlee talk all things pelvic health with Bump physiotherapists Alyssa and Meagan. In this episode they chat about bladder habits that your pelvic health physio wants you to avoid as well as the signs of the perfect poo! They share their tips for top products for pelvic health including lubricants, moisturizers, ab wraps and also share their thoughts on leak proof garments... Are they for or against them as pelvic health physios?!? If you missed part 1 of this topic, make sure you journey back to Episode 54!
Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! Local to the Lower Mainland? Come join us for our next Friendly Moms Night at Bellies Community Space! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. Some content may include affiliate links where we earn a small commission. Thank you for supporting the show. | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Ep. 38 Common Skin Conditions in Babies and Toddlers + Tips for Managing Sick Kiddos | 00:38:45 | |
Join us for part 2 where we chat about common skin conditions and birthmarks in babies: newborn rash, baby acne, hemangiomas, stork bites, and congenital dermal melanocytosis. During the second half of the episode we share our best tips for managing a sick baby... Lord know we have had a few opportunities for this! :P Resources:
8-1-1 Nurse Hotline (For residents of BC) We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | Ep. 33 New Years, Same Us! | 00:40:20 | |
Join us as we look back on 2023 and share what we are most proud of. Find out if we are into New Years resolutions and what our intentions are for 2024. Also, we spill about what family planning look like for both of us next year. Most importantly... What will be happening with the podcast? Also, please bear with us as we had a bunch of technical difficulties with this episode. I'd like to say it was the recording platform but some was also user error. We should be back to our regular sounding episodes next week! Books Jen Talked About: Raising a Emotionally Intelligent Child We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Ep. 15 What Self Care Looks Like as a Mom | 00:49:18 | |
Lets face it, self care might not look the same after you become a mom but we would argue it becomes just as important (if not more) at this point in your life. Join Jen and Karlee as they discuss how self care changed for them, ways the found self care to do with their babies and ways they found self care on their own. Links to things we talked about: -100 Days to Slay: https://www.100daystoslay.com/ -Ignite Motherhood Summit: https://www.kelsiejanecoaching.com/ignite -Chores with your Children: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Chores_and_Children-125.aspx#:~:text=Research%20suggests%20there%20are%20benefits,%2C%20adversity%2C%20and%20delayed%20gratification. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | Ep. 48 Mom Rage and How to Have Tea with Your Emotions with Motherhood Coach Emma | 01:12:46 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with Motherhood Coach, Emma Rowbotham about big emotions in motherhood, why we have them and some ways to start processing them. Emma speaks about her own experiences with "Mom Rage" and how she helps other women work through it. Topics we discuss: -What is Matrescence and why does it lead to so many emotions -Societal pressures on moms to not have any emotions -Mom Rage and why it happens -Guilt vs Shame -Ways to process emotions and why they aren't bad (Name it to Tame it) -Fishtank of Motherhood Analogy Emmas Details: We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Ep. 13 How to Nurture Your Relationship Postpartum | 00:30:06 | |
Having a baby is hard, having a baby and trying to keep your relationship the same? That is super hard. It is easy to fall into a roommate relationship and takes effort to truly nurture your relationship. Join us as we talk about our relationship experiences and what we did to work on our relationship while struggling through postpartum. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. How to Not Hate Your Husband After Kids Book Link -> | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Ep. 17 Our Must Have Baby Items for 0-6 Months | 00:45:12 | |
It can be extremely overwhelming to know what items you ACTUALLY need for a baby. Here Jen and Karlee talk about the items they loved and that they used the most in the first 0-6 months. Every baby and household is unique but there were quite a few items that both of us used frequently and would highly recommend!
CARRIERS/STROLLERS
Ergo Carrier: https://ergobaby.ca/baby-carrier/four-position-360
Uppababy: https://uppababy.ca/strollers/full-size/vista-v2/jake/
FEEDING
Dr Browns: https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/product/dr-browns-options-plus-baby-bottle-narrow/
Medela Pump: https://www.medela.ca/breastfeeding/products/breast-pumps/pump-in-style-maxflow
Breastfriend PIllow: https://www.mybrestfriend.com/collections/nursing-pillows
Baby Brezza: https://babybrezza.com/products/formula-pro-advanced
BABY SLEEP
Keababies Swaddle: https://keababies.com/collections/sleep/products/3-pack-soothe-swaddle-wraps
Halo Swaddle: https://www.halosleep.com/shop/sleepsacks
Woolino Sleepsack: https://www.woolino.ca/collections/4-season-baby-sleep-bags
BABY CONTAINERS
Snuggleme: https://snugglemeorganic.com/collections/snuggle-me-organic-infant
Rocker: https://www.maxicosi.com/ca-en/maxi-cosi-kori-2-in-1-rocker-25007-mc-ca-en.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8anBhCFARIsAKbbpyRI7J6o2Pp6UNmY5-U-oolNGPydjOZiOw_v9uJ8G1P6Hl8hnxjXNaQaAiNoEALw_wcB
Lovevry Play Mat (**affiliate link): https://lovevery.pxf.io/KjOPgN
Skiphop Exersaucer: https://www.skiphop.com/skiphop-playtime-baby-activities/V_303325.html
TOYS
Haaka Teether & Feeder: https://haakaausa.com/collections/dinnerware/products/haakaa-fresh-food-feeder-cover-set?variant=43517556850926
Manhattan Toy Skwish: https://www.manhattantoy.com/collections/grasp-rattle-teethe/products/artful-skwish
Ogliball: https://ogosport.com/products/ogobolli-pack-of-3
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 16 Oct 2023 | Ep. 23 One Moms Journey with Infertility- What Her IVF Experience was Truly Like | 01:00:31 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with mom friend Mel about her unexpected infertility and journey with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Mel speaks candidly about this experience including cost, timelines, how it affected her relationship, what the process entailed, and more. This is only Part 1; Part 2 will be coming soon and will touch further on how to support someone experiencing infertility and IVF. Link to Watch Mels Interview with CTV We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | Ep. 42 What You Actually Need for Postpartum with Samantha Garcia | Postpartum Tips + Favorite Products | 01:20:40 | |
Have you ever wondered what you actually need for the postpartum period? Tune in to hear Samantha Garcia, the owner of Bellies Inc and Bellies Community Space, doula, prenatal instructor, and mom of three tell us what is really important. Hint: it is likely not what you think and not something you will find on most people's baby shower registry. Samantha discusses who we need on our postpartum 'team', what we need to prepare in advance and some of her favorite postpartum items for mamas. You won't want to miss this episode if you or anyone you know is having a baby! Want to shop Bellies Inc... You can find their products on their website and Instagram. If you are local to the Lower Mainland, make sure you check out Bellies Community Space for prenatal yoga, prenatal classes, postpartum groups, mom and baby yoga and SO much more <3 We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | Ep. 18 The Unexpected Costs of Having a Baby | 00:53:45 | |
We knew having a baby would be expensive, but we didn't realize just HOW expensive. There were certain items that surprised us with how much they added up and other items we just didn't prepare for. Join Jen and Karlee as we talk about the unexpected costs and some ways we found to save money!
~5:00 - costs we prepared for but didn't realize just how much
~ 35:00 - unexpected costs
~ 39:00 - mom hacks to save money
Mamas for mamas: https://www.facebook.com/mamasformamas.org/groups
Baby samples Link: https://newbornbabyitems.com/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9oRZbPIbfGB1qvpjYPztmGcwequv_AXokIRNY_-LfLGM3JftktjSTRoCGh4QAvD_BwE
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 15 Jan 2024 | Ep. 35 Adoption in Canada | The Process, Common Misconceptions and More! | 00:55:57 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they interview guest Nathalie who not only worked for an adoption agency but was also part of an open adoption herself. They will be talking about:
Jen and Karlee both felt immense gratitude that Nathalie shared everything she did and was open about a system that very few people really understand (or talk much about). This is one you dont want to miss! Some Links for Basic Information: *I would encourage you to look at the local government websites for information due to the fact that each province has different regulations surrounding adoption! I did not link them all here but if you need any help please let us know and we will see what we can do. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Ep. 4 How to Survive the First Month Postpartum | 00:48:17 | |
The first month postpartum will feel like a blur, trust us. Between the sleep deprivation and trying to figure out how to care for your baby it is utterly exhausting. Listen in to hear our advice on how to make this time slightly more manageable. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Ep. 7 Things to Expect as a New Parent | 00:42:10 | |
Sometimes becoming a new parent isn't all glamorous, but Jen and Karlee believe its best to laugh at some of the ridiculousness and find joy in the small moments. Join us as we talk about some of the funny things MOST parents will experience at one point in their journeys (Hint - it involves poop). Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Ep. 3 What to Expect in Childbirth: 10 Things People Don't Talk Enough About | 00:44:50 | |
Listen in to hear Jen and Karlee talk about what really to expect during childbirth and why your haircut down there doesn't actually matter! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Merry Christmas From The Friendly Moms | 00:02:30 | |
We are taking a break this week to spend some time with our families. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season. We will be back next week! | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Ep. 26 Our Must Have Baby Items for 6-12 months | 00:48:44 | |
After a lot of good feedback on our Must Have Baby Items for 0-6 months, we wanted to continue the new tradition of our favourite baby items for all the different years/milestones. Join Jen and Karlee as they go through their most used baby items for 6-12 months and talk through what was best to be purchased new versus what could easily be used/hand me down/anything you can get. Please keep in mind that every family has a different lifestyles/needs and what works for one person may not be the best for another. Please find links to all the items we talk about below: Ikea High Chair https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/antilop-high-chair-with-tray-white-silver-color-s89228434/ Double Sided Spoons https://www.amazon.ca/NUM-NUM100-Num-Pre-Spoon-GOOtensil-Multi/dp/B01GEOZEVU Woolino Sleepsack https://www.woolino.ca/ BelanJ Sleepers https://belan-j.com/ (Use CODE: THEFRIENDLYMOMSCLUB15 for 15% off) Lovevery Toys lovevery.pxf.io/q4B6nO (Affiliate Link) Skip Hop Exersaucer to Table https://www.skiphop.com/skiphop-playtime-baby-activities/V_303325.html Full Coverage Bathing Suits https://honeysuckleswimcompany.com/ & https://currenttyedclothing.com/collections/childrens-swimwear-1 Jan and Jul Sun Hat https://janandjul.com/kids-cotton-sun-hats/ Travel Table High Chair https://www.guzzieandguss.com/product/perch-portable-hanging-high-chair/ Munchkin Silicone Placemats https://www.munchkin.com/spotless-silicone-placemat-2pk.html If there is any that we missed, please just let us know! We would be happy to send you all the information we have. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | Ep. 52 ADHD in Motherhood with Dr Anna | Why we need to talk about late diagnosed ADHD in moms | 01:04:45 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with Dr Anna about how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shows up in motherhood including examples of how it can present in women/moms, why more women are being diagnosed in adulthood, and some tips on how to best manage. Its important to note that this episode is not just for women who have, or suspect they have, ADHD but for everyone! Its likely that we all know someone affected by ADHD (a friend, child, coworker, etc) and we can build a stronger community by striving to better understand and support one another.
Find Dr Anna on https://www.instagram.com/annaburnswellness/ and check out her https://annaburnswellness.com/to find free resources and more information about her ADHD coaching programs.
Looking for even more resources for ADHD in women? Check out the https://www.womenandadhd.com/ website and podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-adhd/id1543615866 and https://open.spotify.com/show/73pS2o8wyO1SCYlp3pNztO..
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We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 28 Aug 2023 | Ep. 16 Milestones: How Much do We Have to Stress? | 00:41:27 | |
Just thinking about the work milestones can induce stress is many moms! Its hard not to worry and/or compare your baby to others but how much is that taking away from your ability to live in the moment with your baby and just enjoy the process? Jen and Karlee dig into what a milestone is, how accurate the "timelines" you find on the internet are, and their opinions on how much you should really worry about them. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. CDC Milestone Definition: https://.cdc.gov/ncbddd/watchmetraining/module2.html#:~:text=Developmental%20milestones%20are%20things%20most,children%20reach%20milestones%20every%20day. Quitted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kIZbcjKS7fssItdxAlGZc?si=5e7fec34ed494274 | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Ep. 20 Emotions of Motherhood Part 2 - Pregnancy | 00:53:17 | |
Jen and Karlee continue on the Emotions of Motherhood journey and talk about what emotions came up for them in Pregnancy. Some of the ones they experienced but didn't expect were resentment, isolation, guilt, and crippling anxiety. They also speak about not enjoying pregnancy and how they feared that if we said that out loud it would make them lose their babies.
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 08 Apr 2024 | Ep. 44 Sexual Health in the Postpartum Period with Dr. Rachel Ollivier | 01:00:10 | |
Have you ever wondered what the '6 week postpartum' appointment is all about?! Join Jen and Dr. Rachel Ollivier, a Nurse Practitioner and women's health scientist based out of the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, BC, while they chat all things sexual health in the postpartum period. Lets help normalize these conversations as part of regular postpartum care!
We want to hear from you!
Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
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We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 18 Dec 2023 | Ep. 32 The Friendly Dads Club Part 2 | 00:40:34 | |
Welcome back for part 2 of The Friendly Dads Club! Tune in to hear Geoff and Nenad share their perspective on the postpartum period, specifically what they did that was helpful for us!
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer:
We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 18 Sep 2023 | Ep. 19 Emotions of Motherhood Part 1 - Trying to Conceive | 00:46:32 | |
There are so many emotions that are brought up in motherhood, and although there are a lot of positives (which everyone talks about) there also some not as fun emotions (which less people talk about). Jen and Karlee are here to talk about ALL of the emotions they experienced in their trying to conceive journey!
Links Mentioned: https://yourfertilitycoach.ca/2023/04/04/fertility-treatment-public-coverage-across-canada/
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 27 Nov 2023 | Ep. 29 The Importance of Having a Village | 00:43:08 | |
Another fun guest episode! This time we have the other member of the tongue tie trio with Jen and Karlee to talk about the importance of a village and what it means to each of them (if you listened to our first episodes you'll know the tongue tie trio is how Jen and Karlee met). We talk about how finding your village may not include family and that it doesn't matter the size of the village, instead how meaningful those relationships are. If you are in the Lower Mainland make sure you check out Bellies Community Space's monthly events. If not, make sure you listen to Episode 1: How to Make Mom Friends. Also, we all used Dr. Bhatti (in Pitt Meadows) for the tongue tie revisions. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Ep. 8 Lets Talk About Sleep, Baby! | Pregnancy & Postpartum | 00:37:55 | |
Everyone tells you to get your sleep before the baby comes but no one tells you how difficult that will be. Join us to hear all about the tricky parts of getting sleep (in pregnancy and postpartum) and some strategies we found helpful! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Ep. 25 - Intimacy (& Sex) in the Perinatal Period | 00:52:19 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about a bit of a controversial topic - Intimacy & Sex! This topic can be "touchy" to talk about for some people but we believe it's important to have these conversations and normalize the topic. Throughout the entire perinatal period the dynamics of your relationship can change greatly in regards to intimacy and sex; for most people it often becomes this elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. There can be a ton of physical changes that happen during these times and it's more important than ever to be open with your partner about how you are feeling. We hope this episode helps start some conversations and if this is something you are struggling with, please know you are not alone! Link: Roxanna at Bellies Community - https://www.belliescommunity.com/counselling.html We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | Ep 51. Big Emotions, Toddler Tantrums & Why It Isn't Our Fault as Parents with Parenting Coach Rachael | 00:52:39 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with Parenting Coach Rachael Fritz (Parenting on Mars) about big emotions and tantrums in our children. Navigating these big feelings can be difficult and often leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotional. We talk about why these tantrums are happening (hint they are developmentally SO appropriate), how to approach them as parents, and why it isn't our fault or make you a bad mom.
Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Ep. 50 Perinatal Depression, Self Care & the Four Biggest Mindset Shifts We've Made in our Motherhood Journeys | 00:54:22 | |
Join Jen and Karlee for their 50th episode where they discuss the 4 biggest mindset shifts they have had to make in motherhood and the new priorities they have embraced. They both speak to their experiences with perinatal depression and what they found made the biggest difference (hint: it has to do with self care). Links: Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Ep. 14 Experiences With Baby Led Weaning and Why We Decided to Try It! | 00:44:20 | |
There are a lot of different approaches out there on how to start introducing your baby to food and it can be quite overwhelming (and scary) to start. Todays episode will be all about how Jen & Karlee decided to try Baby Led Weaning, their experiences with it and how they prepared to start this journey with food for their little ones. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
Websites we spoke about in this episode: Gagging vs Choking Video: https://solidstarts.com/gagging/ Bellies Community Space: https://www.belliescommunity.com/ Instagram Accounts: @solidstarts, @byyoursidelc (Tracey Carolan ICBLC) & @feedinglittles Product Talked About: The Saturday Baby Plate with Lid https://thesaturdaybaby.com/collections/plate-set/products/sage-plate-set | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Ep. 36 Modern Parenting in 2024: Is it Trendy to be Gentle? | 00:42:05 | |
Does the term 'Gentle Parenting' make you feel a certain kind of way? Tune in to hear certified conscious parenting coach and mom of 3, Rachael Fritz of Parenting on Mars, tell us all about attachment science, cycle breaking, and what all of these parenting ideologies really mean. Find out if it is too late to build a secure attachment, if Gentle Parenting is rooted in being a permissive parent, and what to do when you inevitable mess up as a parent. You can find Rachael Fritz on Instagram, Tik Tok, or on her website. Curious about her coaching services? Book a consult here! Watch Rachael on Daytime Chicago here! Book Recommendations: The Power of Showing Up by Dr. Daniel Siegel Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | Ep. 37 Common Illnesses in Babies and Toddlers | Colds, Flus, Hand Foot & Mouth, Ear Infections and More | 00:34:39 | |
Dealing with a sick bub is inevitable because they seriously seem to always be sick.... or is it just teething????!!!!! We were told our kids would get sick but we didn't realize how often it would actually happen. Also, no one warned us about how heartbreaking it is when they are sick and cannot communicate. It is always so scary and upsetting when your baby or toddler gets sick. Tune in to hear us share some of our experiences with sick kiddos, which we hope will make it a little less scary when/if you experience it. Resources:
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Ep. 40 How to Breastfeed While Maintaining Your Mental Health | 01:03:19 | |
Breastfeeding is often an unexpected challenge that new mothers face. Moms will spend a lot of time planning a nursery and buying the best baby gear but fail to prepare for their feeding journey. Breastfeeding is dubbed as 'natural' yet it doesn’t always work for everyone and isn’t always supported in society. We are here to share our unexpected tips (and Jen’s second BF experience) on preparing for your feeding journey!
10:00 Jen shares about her breastfeeding journey with baby #2
22:45 You need to grieve your breastfeeding journey and why Karlee dislikes the term 'fed is best' (it is definitely NOT why you think!) Plus what to say instead!
32:00 What society and social media says you need for breastfeeding
36:30 What supplies we actually used
40:00 The most important part of today's episode.... Our 5 hot tips for succeeding at breastfeeding while also prioritizing your mental health. Our tips are different than what you might expect and they are centered around education, support, mindset, evaluation and knowing when to pivot.
We want to hear from you!
Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer:
We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 17 Jun 2024 | Ep. 49 Identity Shifts in Motherhood | How to Find Your Authentic Self as a Mom with Kelsie Jane | 01:22:21 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with Motherhood Coach Kelsie about the identity shift many women find themselves navigating after having children. Kelsie explains how there is a shift in ones soul during motherhood that is the key piece in this identity shift women experience. Hear us talk about navigating our emotions, generational conditioning, and ways to start getting back into alignment with who you really are - your authentic self. Links:
For event dates and times please see her website and instagram! There are social events for mom, social events for the family, and breathwork sessions. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 06 May 2024 | Ep. 46 How to Stop Being a People Pleaser with Self Worth and Boundaries Coach Breanne | 01:04:26 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they speak with self worth and boundaries coach, Breanne. We talk about everything people pleasing, boundary setting, and how this relates to motherhood. Jen and Karlee have had the chance to hear Breanne present a few times now and are so excited for you all to have the opportunity to listen to her speak about this topic. She is such a lovely person and truly has so much knowledge and experiences to share with others. Topics we discuss are: -what is the definition of a people pleaser and a boundary -how do you start setting boundaries -how do you know if something is worth setting the boundary -how does people pleasing and setting boundaries relate to motherhood and much much more! For more information about Breanne, including her coaching and workshop services, check out her website and instagram page. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Ep. 24 Motherhood is Not a Competition | Mom Shame and the Comparison Game | 00:52:28 | |
If you didn’t believe the saying “comparison is the thief of joy” before having kids, you definitely will now. Unfortunately, the mom shame and comparison game is big in the parenting world. Moms should be lifting each other up, not trying to compete to see who is better. Motherhood is hard enough without it becoming some sort of competition. Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about their own experiences with comparison/shame and how every baby is beautifully unique. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Ep. 22 The Importance of Community in the Perinatal Period with guest Samantha Garcia | 00:51:03 | |
Please welcome our first official guest, Samantha! Together we will be talking about the benefits of community in the perinatal period and how she has created a safe, inclusive space for so many important programs (including the postpartum support group where Jen and Karlee met!).
“We believe that pregnancy, birth and postpartum was never meant to be done alone. We know that when families have access to support and education in an atmosphere that celebrates their unique needs, they experience better outcomes both physically and emotionally. When families can build strong communities, everyone wins.” - Bellies Community, Samantha
Bellies Website - https://www.belliescommunity.com/ https://www.belliesinc.com/
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com
Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have.
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| 20 Nov 2023 | Ep. 28 Our Experience With Starting Daycare & Helpful Tips on What to Look For in a Facility | 00:58:15 | |
Daycare is a huge transition and no matter how prepared you think you are, it is still going to be tough. Both for the parents and for the child. It’s also hard to find a daycare you are comfortable with that has availability! Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about their own experiences finding a daycare, what they looked for in a facility and how their transitions went. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | Ep. 39 - How to Prioritize Your Health in Motherhood with Naturopathic Doctor Ally Power | 00:51:45 | |
Has your health gone right down the pooper after becoming a mom? Have you tried to make a million extreme changes only to get overwhelmed and feel like a failure? You are not alone. Join Karlee and Dr Ally Power where they discuss REALISTIC, tangible and effective strategies for improving your health as a parent. Dr Ally teaches us how to advocate for your health, why your health matters, tuning into what you really need and also what dietary changes can make a huge impact on your mental and physical health. If any of that sounds scary or overwhelming to you Karlee PROMISES that Dr Ally provides so many tips on how to actually make changes while also matching your current capacity. Do not miss this episode because every mom needs to hear this. Where to find Dr Ally: Instagram @drallypower Virtual Health Collective in person and virtual Naturopathic doctor clinic. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in labor and delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Ep. 47 Wtf is Matrescence and Why is No One Talking About It?! | 00:43:29 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about Matrescence. You may be wondering, what the heck does that mean? Well we will tell you and talk about our matrescence journeys. As promised during the episode - we looked into whether or not this was in the dictionary and its a bit tricky of an answer. Although the word was coined in the 1970's it wasn't officially recognized (and added into SOME dictionaries) until 2022. Links: -Kelsie's coaching website -Brene Brown empathy video -Resources/books we like -Some of our fave mom accounts on Insta
We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Ep. 43 Peyton's Birth Story | Preeclampsia, Emergency C-Section, and Birth Control | 00:44:57 | |
Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about Peyton's birth! They discuss Jen's experience with preeclampsia, how her planned c-section turned into an emergency c-section and her decision to choose permanent family planning. We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Ep. 5 What to Expect With a Newborn | 00:43:30 | |
The first month home with your baby is HARD AF. Here are some of the top things we had to learn the hard way about newborns. **Spoiler - they noises that come from these tiny babies are epic** We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Ep. 9 Postpartum Bodies, Its Okay to Struggle | Navigating Postpartum Body Image | 00:47:57 | |
As if having a newborn and healing from birth isn't hard enough, add in the pressure to "bounce back" right away and you've found yourself in an impossibly hard situation. Join Jen and Karlee as we discuss the difficulties with body image (that start even in pregnancy), diet cultures, the bounce back mentality, and more! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | Ep. 34 Baby Safety | Helpful Tips, Tricks & Resources | 00:47:46 | |
A very important episode about all things baby safety! Jen and Karlee share some of the helpful resources and information they learned while navigating being first time moms. Some safety things are fairly common sense but others you may never think of. Even some of the common sense safety tips we had never thought of before! We hope you find this episode informative and that you learned something new. Baby safety is something you never want to put off until later, the earlier the better. Links to Websites we Mentioned: Safer seats: Website to find local CPST Winter Safety - Safe in the Seat Blog Post (their instagram @safeintheseat is also great) Safe Beginnings Car Seat Facebook Group Solid Starts We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Ep. 27 A Look Back at our First Years as Mamas | 00:51:08 | |
Being a mom for a whole year is a wild ride. Join Jen and Karlee as they talk about what they learned over the year, things they didn't expect, new emotions/struggles and how the transition back to work went. Even though they experienced challenges harder than they imagined, they also grew in ways they never knew possible. Our Momday Mantra quote for this episode is from Ally Flynn on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hang.in.there.mama/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | Ep. 53 Mental Health in Motherhood: What we wish people talked about | 00:49:08 | |
Have you ever had a moment where you thought "why did no one tell me this?" or "why isn't anyone talking about this?" They seem to be common thoughts in motherhood. Don't worry, The Friendly Moms have your back! Join Jen and Karlee where they dive deep into ALL the sh*t they wish people actually talked about when it comes to mental health in motherhood. They chat all about mom guilt, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, and the mental toll of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. Follow @thefriendlymomsclub on Instagram for realistic self-care tips and mindset shifts to help you find JOY in motherhood. Support the show and buy us a coffee! Local to the Lower Mainlan? Come join us for our next Friendly Moms Night at Bellies Community Space! Next event is this Friday August 16th… Come join us! We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Ep. 6 Mental Health + Pregnancy | How Your Mental Health is Challenged While Trying to Conceive and During Pregnancy | 00:40:37 | |
Your Mental Health matters. Listen to Jen and Karlee share their own mental health journeys while trying to conceive and during their pregnancies while also going over some common thinking traps. Lets normalize talking about our feelings and checking in on our friends. As mentioned in this episode - check out Emily Osters book HERE and the website we sourced the Cognitive Distortion definition and examples from HERE We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery we are not part of your health care team. Any content that we talk about is purely based on our own opinion and experiences. Please seek out your primary healthcare provider with any concerns you may have. | |||