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Mom Friends

Mom Friends

Mom Friends

Join Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies as they tackle all things motherhood. Their passion for creating this podcast was fueled through their own experiences parenting against societal norms and the isolation they faced. They wanted to create a community to support and educate moms and leave them feeling empowered.We host weekly episodes where we chat about all things motherhood - from pregnancy through postpartum and parenting. We’ll also host regular interviews with experts you need to hear from! Grab your headphones and a coffee and come relate, laugh and vent with your new mom friends!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mom Friends episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mom Friends for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mom Friends episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Join Rachael and Dr. Julia Getzelman, founder of GetzWell Pediatrics in SF, CA, as they talk about all things baby gut! Poop, gas, colic, allergies, reflux, "colic" and starting solids are discussed.
They also chat about the current state of pediatrics in the US and the need for more holistic and functional medicine.
About Dr. Julia Getzelman

Julia Getzelman, M.D. founded GetzWell Pediatrics in 2008 with a passionate commitment to bring pediatric functional medicine to San Francisco. Dr. Getzelman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stanford University with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa. She later earned her medical degree from Yale University and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital Oakland. Thereafter, she was an attending physician in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric clinic at Highland, Oakland’s county hospital, and also worked at After Hour Pediatrics in San Mateo. In the 5 years before founding GetzWell, she practiced at Sutter-Saint Luke’s Health Care Center in San Francisco’s Mission District where she provided whole kid care to over 1200 patients. She is board certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Getzelman believes that many factors contribute to health and illness: nutrition, physical activity, emotional/psychological stresses, and the environment, among others. She has a special interest in how nutrition and intestinal health contribute to overall wellness. To that end, she completed the core curriculum of the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2007. Dr. Getzelman has additional training in homeopathy and applied nutritional biochemistry/food as medicine as well as in using genetic polymorphisms as a guide for treating a variety of chronic problems like ADHD, anxiety, behavior issues, autoimmunity, etc. Dr. Getzelman grew up in California and is the oldest of five children. She loves the outdoors and is fascinated by nature. She comes from a musical family, has sung in a variety of venues over the years, and recently recorded Asturiana, a compilation of soothing classics and lullabies. She has a passion for romance languages and is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Dr. Getzelman lives in San Francisco with her husband.
Follow GetzWell @getzwellpediatrics or get in touch for your in-person or virtual visit on their website https://getzwell.com/

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Mom Friends - Boundaries with Dr. Tracy
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03/22/21 • 45 min

Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Tracy D. of @drtracyd on Instagram, an amazing therapist devoted to women and couples. Rachael and Dr. Tracy tackle the tricky topic of In- Laws and Parents, and how to set boundaries when it comes to our kids and our space.
Dr. Tracy helps women and mothers build healthy relationships and learn to be their best selves by helping you to let go of guilt, communicate your needs, and set boundaries in your life.
Find Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on IG: @drtracyd
Website: https://drtracyd.com/
Podcast: I'm Not Your Shrink
Dr. Tracy and Dr. Morgan Cutlip (of @mylovethinks) also have a Webinar about Boundaries! Find it here: https://drtracyd.mykajabi.com/offers/ifaoLvos/checkout

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Join Kara Ann and Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor on this episode of Mom Friends. Heather is a labor and delivery nurse and is passionate about empowering moms to be in planning for their birth and being an advocate for the birth that they want to have. We talk everything from how to create a birth plan, communicating your preferences to your provider, tips for partners and birth support people, options available during a planned cesarean and more!
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Mom Friends - Tongue Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros
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03/08/21 • 22 min

Join Rachael for this interview with Dr. Giselle Tadros DPT, who is the founder of In-Home Pediatric PT of NJ (@inhomepediatricpt) and Milk Matters PT(@milkmatterspt). She has been helping babies and families in her community for over 20 years and has 3 kids of her own.
In addition to traditional physical therapy, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise protocols.
In addition to traditional physical therapy, where she works with children who may have specific physical challenges such as gross motor delays, flat head plagiocephaly, torticollis, toe walking, neuromuscular conditions, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise protocols.
Take her Course! Specifically for up to 6 months, you'll learn all about tongue ties, how they interfere with daily life activities and what can be done at home! Link below.
Coupon Code: Heysleepybaby10
Need a therapist? Find Dr. Giselle's highlight called "Find Help" for helpful directories! On her IG page @milkmatterspt
Think your baby or toddler has an Oral Tie? Check out this screening tool:
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Join Kara Ann and guest Jenny Best of Solid Starts on this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss the purpose of Jenny's work, her personal experience with introducing solids with her children, the benefits of starting with finger foods, the baby food industry and more!
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Mom Friends - Baby Containers & Tummy Time with OT Ali Vuolo
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02/22/21 • 52 min

Join Rachael and Ali Vuolo, Pediatric OT and clean living expert. Ali is passionate about supporting babies and moms from the start by teaching them to do less!
Find Ali: @hawkandwaves on IG
Website/ Blog: hawkandwaves.com
Ali's favorite baby carriers: K'tan and Ergo

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Mom Friends - Tips for Moving with Little Ones
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02/01/21 • 23 min

Join Rachael and Kara Ann for this episode of Mom Friends, where they discuss their recent cross-country moves with little ones and share some tips to help you with a smoother transition!
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Rachael's Travel Guide
Travel Blackout Curtains
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Mom Friends - Attachment with Bethany Saltman
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01/25/21 • 33 min

Join Rachael and Bethany Saltman, researcher and author of The Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, as they discuss how to find "delight" in your motherhood journey (even if that means chicken nuggets and Real Housewives) and what really matters when forming secure attachments with our babies (hint: you don't have to breastfeed or cosleep).
Bethany's Website and Blog
Register for the Secret Teachings Group
Follow on IG @bethany_saltman
Follow on Twitter @BethanySaltman
Buy the Book! Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment

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Mom Friends - Get to Know Your Hosts - Rachael and Kara Ann
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01/18/21 • 16 min

Welcome to the first episode of Mom Friends! Get to know your hosts, Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies.
In this episode we share about our backgrounds and experiences that inspired us to create the Mom Friends Podcast! Grab your headphones and a coffee and come relate, laugh and vent with your new mom friends!
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In this episode Kara Ann and Rachael discuss teething, expectations for sleep and natural ways to help your little one stay comfortable.

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*the information shared in this podcast is NOT medical advice and is for general educational purposes only

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FAQ

How many episodes does Mom Friends have?

Mom Friends currently has 24 episodes available.

What topics does Mom Friends cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Pregnancy, Moms, Podcasts, Kids and Parenthood.

What is the most popular episode on Mom Friends?

The episode title 'Boundaries with Dr. Tracy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mom Friends?

The average episode length on Mom Friends is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mom Friends released?

Episodes of Mom Friends are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Mom Friends?

The first episode of Mom Friends was released on Jan 10, 2021.

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