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Creating Healthy Habits with Dr. Orlena Karek
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11/05/20 • 33 min
Often times busy Moms put themselves last and what suffers is their health and wellness. In this episode Dr. Orlena Karek talks about creating healthy habits and systems to bring your health and wellness as a Mom forward. We also talk about strategies to get your kids eating healthy and eating well - something on so many parents’ minds.
Dr Orlena Kerek (MBChB from the University of Bristol, UK) trained as a pediatric doctor. She is now a family health advocate, empowerment mentor, pioneer, author, educator and mother. She helps families create healthy habits they love so they can all feel fit and fabulous without having to think about it
Highlights from this episode include:
- Creating habits and systems for healthy living as a busy Mom
- Differentiating between discipline in your lifestyle and healthy habits
- The four healthy pillars to integrate into your life
- A conversation around how to approach kids that are picky eaters
Our Third Baby's Birth Story and My Postpartum Journey So Far with Eric Olson
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11/07/19 • 35 min
My husband Eric joins me again on the podcast so we can share the birth story of our baby girl who joined us at the end of September. Eric and I also discuss my postpartum journey up to this point. At six weeks postpartum there have been countless sweet moments, joyful baby snuggles and tender moments. But there have also been really tough moments - feelings of isolation, a loss of past life, the immensity and exhaustion that takes its toll when caring around the clock for a sweet newborn.
We talk about the Unbuckle Me tool during the podcast which assists in unbuckling a car seat - it works great for our almost 5 year old who now sits in the third row of the car and would also be great for a grandparent or anyone with arthritis or just a tough buckle on a seat! You can buy one at this link: HERE
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness with Brittany Van Gilder
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10/31/19 • 43 min
Fitness can be challenging when you find out you are expecting. Your body goes through tremendous changes which can be different for everyone. Similarly, the postpartum body can feel foreign and it can be daunting to get back into a fitness routine after having a baby. In this episode, I chat with Brittany Van Gilder all about pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
Brittany is a pregnancy and postpartum fitness coach who is passionate about educating women regarding changes that take place in the body and how these changes impact fitness. Whether you've been an athlete all your life or fitness is brand new to you, being active is healthy for both you and baby during this special chapter and Brittany wants to help guide you along this journey.
Highlights from this episode:
- Advice for expecting Mom's that are nervous about what they are able to do fitness-wise
- Exercises to steer clear of when pregnant and those that are beneficial
- Postpartum fitness tips and advice when easing back into a routine
- Postpartum guidance on healthy and beneficial exercises
For 20% off either the Postpartum Fitness Program or in-person or remote coaching use code STJ19
Mom Gets Moxie Website: https://momgetsmoxie.com/
Connect with Brittany on Social Media on Instagram or Facebook @momgetsmoxie
As always we would love to connect with you on Facebook or Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob
If you can leave us a rating or review we would greatly appreciate it! It helps others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
A Chat About Occupational Therapy for Children with Avital Shuster
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02/13/20 • 41 min
As a parent, we look for our children to hit milestones as they grow and develop and sometimes it can be a tricky road to navigate. Avital Shuster, an Occupational Therapist shares what to look for and notice in your growing child and provides an overview of how Occupational Therapy can help if you're concerned about where your child might be developmentally. We also chat about how Occupational Therapy can help kids with sensory challenges and other developmental challenges that might be affecting how they are learning life skills.
Avital is Mom of three and a passionate Occupational Therapist. She is founder and director of Tumble and Dots Pediatric Occupational Therapy. She created the website OT Plan as a search engine for activities and ideas that parents could use to help their developing children at home. The OTPlan website is designed to help find activity ideas by matching the developmental skills you want to promote, with the materials you have, to a detailed activity that will help you strengthen developmental skills. She also created OT Plan's Skills in a Box - a monthly box full of activities to build your child's skills delivered right to your door.
Connect with Avital on IG @otplan and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OTPlan/?ref=bookmarks
The STJ Podcast would love you to join our conversation on Facebook or Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob and as always would be so grateful if you have a minute to write us a review. Thank you for listening!
Preparing for Birth and Postpartum Physical Recovery with Dr. Whitney Sippl, Women's Health PT
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09/12/19 • 69 min
Incontinence, painful intercourse, scar pain, pelvic or back pain, pelvic pressure or abdominal separation are commonly experienced during pregnancy or after having a baby; however, though COMMON, these conditions are not "NORMAL" and there are many ways to address these concerns. Dr. Whitney Sippl of Restored Physique Physical Therapy chats with me about the many physical changes that occur during pregnancy and how you can better prepare for labor and delivery and an easier recovery after birth. We talk about the common but not normal physical changes that occur during and after labor and delivery or a C-Section and all about postnatal healing and recovery.
This is a conversation that you wont want to miss if you're pregnant or after giving birth. Whitney gives awesome tips and lots of information that you probably have never heard before. Postpartum physical recovery is so important and can have lasting effects, well into much later years in life if not addressed properly - Whitney shares ways you can take care of yourself NOW for lasting health for your future.
Learn more about Dr. Whitney Sippl and her company Restored Physique Physical Therapy by clicking HERE.
For 20% off her online course use the codes below:
- Prenatal Physical Health & Labor Prep Class: This class will discuss the physical preparation to have a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. This includes access to 9 videos in addition to the intro video for approximately 2.25 hours of content. This class will address primarily the physical preparation to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery and is a great adjunct to childbirth education classes.
Click HERE for more info on course description and use code PP20 for 20% discount. - Postpartum Physical Recovery Class: This class will discuss ways to heal and get your body back after your baby is born and is intended for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Ideally this class would be taken during pregnancy to prepare for the postnatal period; however, the information is very beneficial whether you are early postnatal or even years postnatal. This includes access to 5 videos in addition to the intro video for approximately 1.5 hours of content
Click HERE for more info on course description and use code PR20 for 20% discount.
A Heart For All Students is offering my listeners 10% off the 6 week self-paced course: 4 Steps to Meltdown Recovery. Register for the course HERE and use code: SWEETEST2019 to receive the discount. The course comes with live support to guide you along the way.
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Movement During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Wendy Ng
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10/08/20 • 25 min
Wendy Ng is a Dance and Movement Coach who guides women to live consciously and confidently using mindful movement and dance through her signature program, Moving into Joy.
Highlights from this episode include:
- Prioritizing taking care of yourself as Mom
- How to think about movement during pregnancy amidst your body going through tremendous change
- Setting attainable goals and amounts of time to get moving
- How exercise and movement can look different in different pregnancies and postpartum recoveries
- Setting your priority to feeling good during postpartum recovery instead of the emphasis on looking good
Passionate about movement, Wendy holds a BSc in Kinesiology and has trained in various forms of dance, Muay Thai kickboxing, and yoga. Wendy uses her experience in movement and a combination of mental and physical strategies to help her clients shift their thinking, reconnect with their intuition, and build their confidence.
Prior to starting her business, Wendy worked 10+ years as an occupational therapist, helping clients adapt to change and live independently doing the things most important to them. In her free time, you can find Wendy hanging out with her 3 kids and husband playing board games, having family paint nights, or being a chef at home.
IG @simplynaturallywendy
Grab her Free 5 minute morning routine
Facebook: Wendy Ng
As always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest Job
Visit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.
Thank you for listening!
Remote Learning During Covid 19 with Brenda Colgate - Perspectives From A Teacher
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04/16/20 • 33 min
Our world looks different right now. Many families find themselves in situations where parents are working from home, families need to stay home only venturing out for essentials, schools are closed and children are now learning from their homes. This is not a great shift to Homeschooling but instead a shift to remote learning. My very amazing Mom, Brenda Colgate, joins me on this episode to talk about this shift and how to find balance and think about remote learning during these uncertain times.
My Mom Brenda has taught elementary school for 25 years. She earned her Elementary Education degree from San Diego State University and her Masters in Education from University of Connecticut. She is GATE certified, has a CLAD certification and is a Tech Coach for her school in Southern California. She also has a sixth year professional diploma in Exercise Science. In addition to her robust teaching credentials and certifications she taught fitness for 30 years and developed a kids fitness program called Silly Willy Workout.
Some Highlights from the episode include:
- Finding and maintaining balance when shifting to remote learning with your kids
- How to look at Educational Technology and screen time
- Social/Emotional piece to kids shifting to remote learning
- How to look at getting schoolwork done every day/week to stay on track
- Making time for play and exercise in your daily routines and schedules
- Being okay with letting your child make mistakes
Some Educational Technology Tools Discussed:
Seesaw
Google Slides or Google Docs to Share your Child's work with friends and relatives
Flipgrid
Book Creator
Epic Books
Storyline Online
Fitness and Mindfulness Tools:
Silly Willy Workout - kids fitness audio and video tapes
Go Noodle
Meditation- headspace
To connect with Brenda on Instagram @bgcolgate
As always we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Facebook or Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob
Thank you for listening!
Connecting with Your Baby or Toddler to Foster Development with Michelle Mintz
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10/01/20 • 26 min
Michelle Mintz, M.S., CCC-SLP is the Personal Baby Bloomer from Baby Blooming Moments, helping parents make everyday experiences brighter. In this episode we discuss simple ways parents can establish connections with their children starting when they are just babies. We discuss the challenge of balancing screen time for both adults and children and we chat about her children’s book All Done Binky that parents can read to their young child to help transition to getting rid of the pacifier.
Highlights from this episode include:
- The importance of establishing eye connection with your baby and suggestions for when you can take opportunity to do so
- Tools and suggestions for ways parents can establish and foster connections with their baby or toddler
- Strategies to balance adult screen time when parenting
- How to use the screen time your child has in an enriching way
- Michelle’s book on getting rid of the pacifier and when you should think about taking it away
Michelle telecoaches those who raise babies and toddlers to apply her pro-active strategies during everyday routines to help enhance brain connections, encourage early language development and enrich attachments. Scientific research has proven that the first 5 years of life are so crucial for stimulating brain cells that haven't formed and are ready to be nurtured. While many factors influence brain development, HOW people interact with their babies and toddlers have the most significant impact. Her goal is to turn everyday experiences into brighter beginnings.
All Done Binky: Book to help facilitate getting rid of the pacifier for children ages 6 months-3 years
Facebook: Baby Blooming Moments
Pelvic Health and Tools that Can Help with Amanda Olson
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09/17/20 • 31 min
Pelvic dysfunction is a very common result after giving birth whether you deliver vaginally or via c-section but it is just not talked about enough! Dr. Amanda Olson is the President and Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education and authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women. She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, and pre and postpartum issues.
Amanda shares her shocking story of how she sustained an injury prior to having children which changed her mind about the PT she wanted to practice. She decided to become a pelvic health PT and in this episode we are talking all about what pelvic health is, what to look out for after giving brith and ways you can heal.
Highlights from the episode include:
- Normalizing the conversation around pelvic health - what is it, who is affected, what you can do if you are suffering
- Story of how Amanda decided to become a pelvic health PT - this will surprise you
- Symptoms and physical changes that could be a result of pelvic dysfunction
- Tools you can use to help you heal from pelvic dysfunction if you are suffering from pain or discomfort in you pelvic floor, pain with intercourse, pain in your tailbone and other ailments
Dr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University in 2005, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She is holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) through
the APTA, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and RRCA certified running coach, which she finds useful in curating treatment approaches.
Intimate Rose Website
Connect with Amanda on IG @intimaterose
Facebook @intimaterose
Twitter @intimaterose
To find a PT in your area:
American Academy of Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Therapist
Pelvic Guru
Intimate Rose Directory: email [email protected]
As always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest Job
Visit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.
Thank you for listening!
Hey There 2021!
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01/07/21 • 7 min
In 2020 we released 37 new and original episodes on the podcast. Thank you so much for listening!
Sharing the podcast with others and leaving a rating or review, following us on social media - these all mean so much to me and is the fuel I use to keep creating and producing the show. I absolutely love any and all feedback so don’t hesitate to DM me or email me with any thoughts, likes, dislikes or ideas on topics you’d like to hear.
I want to ask - If you have a personal experience you would be willing to share, I would LOVE to hear from you! My goal for future episodes is to focus on more stories from parents that are relatable, educational and help us all feel a little less alone in the magnitude of raising children.
Now lets chat for a minute about the crazy year that we just said goodbye to. We can all agree that 2020 was nutty! To live through the current pandemic has been challenging and flat out exhausting. I want to first acknowledge you, Mama for making it to welcoming 2021 and no matter how messy it was at time, you are still and are always a good Mom.
I want to point out to every Mom listening is you have undoubtedly become a stronger Mom, a different Mom. Greeting 2021, you have the resilience and the now knowledge of how to keep powering on. Sure, some days are really rough. But there are also tons of moments and days sprinkled in where relationships are nurtured and you get a few more squeezes from your little one, a few more peeks at how your kids interact as siblings, maybe the pressure to be out and about and that you have to be doing it all when you're recovering postpartum has been relieved in a good way. Maybe you aren’t spending hours upon hours carpooling to activities. Maybe you get to spend some extra time with your kids as you find yourself needing to work from home - and everyone is home. I believe there are golden moments that can be found that have been created out of a tough year.
In my humble opinion, these are the lessons and reminders I want to carry forward to 2021. For any Mama that needs to hear this - Remind yourself as we march into the new year that you got this! Especially on the extra tough days that seem like a never-ending uphill climb. You are strong, you are the absolute best mama to your kiddos. Give yourself all the grace in that these times are different, they are unique and unique to different families navigating the changed world around us.
I am so appreciative for all who have joined me along the way with this podcast - it truly is my passion project and my hope is that it will help, inspire, motivate, encourage and send love to Moms out there. I feel it, friends, 2021 is going to be a good year.
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The podcast is about Parents, Parenting, Kids & Family, Infertility, Pregnancy, Moms, Self Help, Podcasts, Kids and Health.
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The average episode length on The Sweetest (and Toughest) Job is 37 minutes.
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The first episode of The Sweetest (and Toughest) Job was released on Jul 25, 2019.
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