Meet Ciarra Morgan of Empowered Beginnings. She is a certified birth and postpartum doula, HypnoBirthing educator and pediatric sleep consultant. Ciarra's also the owner of a doula agency in Austin, Texas and the founder of Birth, Baby! Academy where she offers classes for both parents and birth professionals. Finally, she's the host of the Birth, Baby! Podcast on which I had the distinct honor of being a guest recently.

Ciarra has created a place for families to empower themselves via a team of birth doulas and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, sleep consultants, and a lactation counselor whose services prepare and support from conception through the first years after birth.

Empowered Beginnings ATX: https://empoweredbeginningsatx.com/

The Birth, Baby! Podcast: ⁠https://www.birthbabypodcast.com/⁠

Birth, Baby! Academy: www.birthbabyacademy.com

Cynthia on Birth, Baby!: ⁠https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qq6yb-19c998b⁠

Ciarra mentioned GALS - Giving Austin Labor Support:

https://www.givingaustinlaborsupport.org

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Thank you - you are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

I'm wishing all Mamistad Moms and families and all families everywhere, a wonderful holiday season. Last year I shared a quick Holiday message that was well-received (thank you for your feedback), So, I'm reposting it bc the message is important and as true as ever. There are so many podcasts out there to help us deal with the mental load of the holidays so I'll leave that to the experts.

My message is simply to wish you the happiest holidays ever or, if you don't exactly feel overjoyed, to remind you that, that's okay too.

Personally, I miss my mom more than ever on Christmas and I'm sure many of you can relate or have your own situations that can bring you down. My wish is that as parents, your kiddos can bring you back up, even just a little bit.

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Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.
Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

It's time for THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER to take its rightful place next to ​t​he birth of her baby.

Today's guest, Dr. Nicole Kumi PhD, PMH-C & Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom, shares the story behind the amazing business she built to focus on the critical challenges of the postpartum period, rather than gloss over them and consequently, underserve the newborn mother.

The psychological shift in motherhood is profound and should be discussed openly, normalized and celebrated! Dr. Kumi teaches that awareness is key. When we're more aware of possible postpartum challenges, we can better prepare for them and minimize their potentially harmful effects on a mother who is naturally hyper-focused on her baby.

Sleep deprivation, lack of communication and self-doubt are seeds that can quickly grow into deep-rooted issues when we don't make a concerted effort to understand them in advance. As she puts it, The sooner we focus on these areas, the sooner we find more joy and less chaos and frustration in the postpartum period.​

Some time stamped highlights:

04:53 Struggles with Postpartum Depression

13:40 The Psychological Shift in Motherhood

17:49 Challenges of Postpartum Sleep Deprivation

21:32 Postpartum Fears and Social Media

23:35 Embracing the Evolution of Motherhood

25:04 The Strength of a Mother

26:31 The Importance of Support Systems

34:20 Educational Workshops for Moms

L​inks to Dr. Kumi: https://www.thewholemom.com/

​On IG: @nicole_kumi

Podcast: Midnight Mama with Nicole Kumi on Apple

Mom Chat Ep. 8: MATRESCENCE with Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, PMH-C on Apple on Spotify

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If you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.

Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

 As children,​ we escape the boring grownup world with imaginative daydreams, full of color, life, creativity, and fun. Now imagine an actual place where fun and curiosity rule and children learn manners and etiquette at the same time!

When my daughter was little, some 15 years ago, that place was tucked away in Falls Church, Virginia, that place was T​ea with Mrs.B. I'm thrilled to say that T​ea with Mrs. B lives on even bigger and bolder than before.​

Today we are so fortunate to welcome as our guest, Mrs. B herself, Rebecca ​Czarniecki.

Rebecca undoubtedly plays a starring role in the memories of many children and adults who have joined Mrs. B over the years​ foor manners camps, tea parties, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement parties, tea time with Santa, and my daughter's favorite​, fairy tea time​. Now​, add cotillions to the lis​t!

Rebecca is a breath of fresh air in a world that often feels full of bitterness and angst. She is a one​-of​-a​-kind creator who brings her own dreams to life every day with ​​éclat​ and an insatiable ​joie de vivre, by working with her favorite people on the planet​, children.

She encourages us to dream​, dance​, and throw confetti, all while treating others with respect and kindness​. I am beyond thrilled to have her as a guest today​!

Some time stamped highlights:

05:48 Rebecca's Journey and Philosophy

08:50 The Role of Manners in Child Development

16:51 Teaching Kindness and Courtesy

21:43 The Importance of Respect in Society

28:26 Manners and Tea Camp for Children

35:45 Holiday Season Events

For more on Rebecca and Tea with Mrs. B:

Website: https://www.teawithmrsb.com/

On Instagram: @teawithmrsb

O​n YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3H-h8M4mGg​

Thank you Mrs. B!

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.

Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other.

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Mom Chat is FINALLY welcoming a perinatal nutritionist - and she is outstanding! The fact that she's a young mom of three children under four and a military wife would be enough to make her a hero, but add an insatiable appetite for learning , training under Maranda Bower of Postpartum University, and a passion for helping moms thrive - and you Have Brooke Harmer, holistic perinatal nutritionist, blogger, recipe developer and Founder of The Well Nourished Mama.

Her commitment to perinatal nutrition was born out of her own struggle with an eating disorder, her dream to become a mom and her determination to show up as the best possible mother for her children.

When she didn't have the resources to pay someone to "fix her", she  went down the rabbit hole of diet and lifestyle and wound up in the best shape of her life.

Now, through her website, podcast, resources and recipes she's helping tons of moms feel better and avoid pitfalls we didn't even realize were tied to nutrition!

In this episode, hopefully the first of many with Brooke, we explore why it's crucial to cultivate the right mindset around nourishing yourself well from the moment you decide to conceive, through pregnancy and postpartum, into your baby's first year, and ideally beyond.

Highlights:

06:07 The Turning Point: Overcoming an Eating Disorder14:50 The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Moms22:17 Body Image and Eating Habits During Pregnancy23:20 Postpartum Nutrition: Myths and Facts25:35 The Importance of Eating Well Postpartum30:05 Nutrient-Rich Foods for Postpartum Recovery30:28 Addressing Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Postpartum37:01 Meal Planning and Stress Management for New MomsWebsite and podcast: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/

On IG: @thewellnourishedmama_

Get the cookbooks:

https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/shop

Maranda Bower - Postpartum University Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.

Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other.

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.
Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Feeding, sleeping, pooping, and playing - these are the the basic functions we expect from our babies and its likely not until we face a problem in these areas that we really think about our little one's musculoskeletal well-being.

We are delighted to chat with Dr. Kristi Hammerle, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Dr. Kristi founded Year One Wellness in Austin, TX, focusing on early childhood wellness and personalized care for families and babies from birth through walking.

Year One Wellness was named WINNER OF BEST PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPISTS in the ATX Best in Birth Awards in 2023 and 2024.Year One Wellness offers physical and occupational therapy services to infants and toddlers facing various challenges, including but not limited to:

• Torticollis (tight neck)
• Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome)
• Gross and fine motor milestone delays
• Tethered oral tissues (tongue/lip ties)
• Bottle feeding and breastfeeding difficulties
• Starting solids & picky eating

Year One Wellness also offers in-person BABY PLAY classes and virtual motor milestone checks for families everywhere.

You can learn more about these services on their website or at mamistad.com.

Find Dr. Kristi and Year One Wellness...

Online: https://www.yearonewellness.com/

On Instagram: @yearonewellness

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• Share your episode idea
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Thank you for your continued support!

Mamistad,

Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

***Disclaimer: Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.