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I'll go first: Motherhood is a dang rollercoaster and sometimes I feel like I'm just hanging on. My name is Nina and I am the host of Mama Knows. I truly believe that every mama *knows.* Have you ever held your crying child and just said or thought "I know honey." YOU, mama, know what is best for your family and sometimes it's different than what the other mama knows. This podcast is an ongoing, honest conversation around motherhood, mental health, parenting and relationships...the good, bad ...
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Balancing motherhood and dating after divorce is a challenge many moms face. It's an experience that often leaves women with more questions than answers, which is why I'm so excited about today’s episode. Certified life and relationship coach, Paige Dempsey, and I talk about what she calls “slow dating” after divorce. This approach is about more th…
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With Halloween quickly approaching we wanted to revisit thoughts on sweets and if we should be limiting their intake and how we can talk to our kids about sweets. Sammie and I talked about how we should approach the topic of sweets and treats when it comes to our kids on this fan favorite episode. We covered: How do we talk about sweets and treats …
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As I celebrate half a century of life, I'm amazed at how much parenting has changed since I first became a mom. The tiny hands I once held now belong to young adults, and our conversations have evolved from "eat your vegetables" to discussions about their hopes and dreams for the future. This milestone birthday got me thinking: How do we stay conne…
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In this conversation, Nina and Eli delve into the intricacies of attachment theory and its profound influence on parenting. Eli shares her personal journey with attachment styles, the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, and the importance of fostering secure attachments with children. They discuss the various attachment styles, …
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Holding onto resentment towards your parents is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. In this week's episode, we explore how forgiving your parents might be the self-care you never knew you needed. Join me as I draw from my own experience, present scientific research, and offer practical strategies for navigating the process o…
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In this conversation, Nina interviews Stephen and Erin Mitchell, a couple who run a company called Couples Counseling for Parents. They discuss the common issue of in-laws causing tension in relationships and provide insights on how to navigate this challenge. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, validating each other's experiences,…
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That knot in your stomach when facing a life-changing decision? It's universal. This week, I sit down with life coach Amanda Kingsley for a raw and honest conversation about navigating life's toughest choices. Amanda opens up about her personal abortion experience and shares powerful insights on making difficult decisions while minimizing suffering…
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In this conversation, Nina and Rebekka discuss the often-overlooked importance of sleep for adults, particularly for parents. They explore the concept of chronotypes, how understanding one's natural sleep patterns can enhance productivity, and practical tips for adjusting sleep habits. The discussion also addresses common sleep issues, misconceptio…
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Mistakes in parenting don't define you. How you handle them does. We've all had moments as parents when we wish we could hit rewind and try again. That's why in this week's episode, we're unpacking the often-overlooked superpower of second chances and do-overs in parenting. Join me to transform those "I wish I hadn't said that" moments into opportu…
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In this conversation, Nina and Danielle discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships, especially in motherhood. They explore the different types of friendships and how to align with different friends. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and managing expectations in friendships. Danielle provides tips on how to navigate a per…
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Are you repeating unhelpful patterns in your parenting and can't understand why? In this episode, we're talking about something that's been influencing your parenting since long before you became a mama: attachment styles. We'll explore how your early experiences shape your parenting instincts, and more importantly, how you can use this knowledge t…
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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Darria discuss baby safety and the importance of keeping children safe in various aspects of their lives. Dr. Darria, an ER physician and mother, shares her passion for helping families navigate the overwhelming amount of information on baby safety. They discuss the importance of trusting a mother's intuition and …
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Wouldn't it be great to have a magic wand to stop your tween from freaking out? Well, while I can't offer magic, I've got the next best thing – wisdom from parenting expert and author Carla Naumburg. In this podcast episode, Carla dishes on her new book "How to Stop Freaking Out" -- a guide designed specifically for 8-12 year olds. It's jam-packed …
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In this conversation, Nina and Alyssa discuss the topic of money and its impact on relationships. They explore the concept of money guilt and scarcity, and how it can stem from one's background and upbringing. They also delve into the challenges couples face when it comes to money, including conflicts and financial infidelity. Alyssa provides tips …
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Have you ever wondered why your parents raised you the way they did? Or why you parent the way you do? In today’s episode, we take a trip through the decades, exploring how parenting styles have evolved from the 1950s to today. You'll learn about the four main parenting styles and how they came to be, plus some insights into how world events and so…
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In this conversation, Nina discusses her concerns about her son's reading development with Jessica Farmer, an expert in early literacy. They cover key milestones in early reading development, tips for parents to introduce reading skills, common mistakes to avoid, and red flags that indicate a child may be struggling with reading. Jessica emphasizes…
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From playground drama to lunchroom cliques, childhood friendships can feel like a roller-coaster ride. As moms, we often worry about our kids' social lives, but we aren't always sure how to help. In this week's episode, I chat with Alex Alexander of the Friendship IRL podcast about navigating the complex world of kids' friendships. We talk about ev…
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In this conversation, Nina discusses the topic of shame in children with Alexandra Idens, the founder of Big Life Journal. They explore how children experience shame, how parents can recognize and address it, and how to build resilience in children to handle setbacks and failures constructively. 00:00: Introduction and Personal Experiences with Sha…
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The conversation explores the importance of talking to kids about disabilities and how to approach the topic. Amanda Owen, who has a brother with a rare chromosomal disability, shares her personal experience and passion for advocating for individuals with disabilities. They discuss the need to normalize disabilities early on, finding common ground …
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In this conversation, Nina and Jessica discuss the importance of routines for children, especially during the back-to-school transition. Jessica, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Rooted in Routine, shares the benefits of routines for children's physical and mental health, cognitive development, and stress management. They also disc…
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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Menije discuss perfectionism and its impact on women, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore different types of perfectionism and how it can manifest in various areas of life. Dr. Menije emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing imperfection as antidotes to perfectionism. They als…
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Do you struggle with self confidence? Having confidence is something I struggle with and have been working on across all areas of my life. In this episode we dive into the topic of confidence and how you can work on building yours! Discussion: 1. Why are some flamingos lighter pink/more washed out than others? 2. Signs you are lacking self confiden…
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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Kristin Neff discuss the importance of self-compassion and its power to improve our well-being. Dr. Neff, a researcher and expert in self-compassion, shares insights from her own personal experiences and research. They explore the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem, the reasons why people struggle …
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Body image and and neutrality is something I didn't really learn about until I was an adult, after struggling for years. Especially after having my own kids I began to wonder, how do we do better for our kids so that they don't have to struggle with the same body image issues like most of us did as kids? On this weeks episode we dive into the topic…
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Get your BEST YOUNGEST LIPS EVER with citybeauty.com with code MAMAKNOWS for 15% off. There is so much information out there on the effects of social media it is hard to know where to start. If you are like me and want to make sure you are setting your kids (and yourself!) up for success with boundaries and conversations around social media with yo…
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Dreamland Baby We love our Dream Land Baby Pajamas for the kiddos, go the dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code MAMAKNOWS at checkout to receive 30% off sitewide + free shipping! Career, parenting, being a spouse, showing up how you want to show up; it can be exhausting and lead to feeling burnt out. Sometimes I even wonder if I am helping or hurting …
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Feeling lost in your career after becoming a mother? Or feeling torn between the career you love and the love you have for being a mom? The balance is so hard and figuring out how to navigate and balance it all is exhausting. But you aren't alone and this week we dive into feeling lost in our careers after motherhood. How can motherhood influence o…
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I think we can all agree that motherhood is not easy! There is so much advice out there and even the most well intentioned advice sometimes just isn't very helpful and can end up doing more harm than good. Sharing honest conversations around motherhood is usually helpful though and helps us all feel less alone! 1. What do you have the hardest time …
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Did you know you may not remember some of your childhood trauma? It can be really difficult to heal from something we don't remember and how do we know if we are truly healed? We dive into these questions and more on this weeks episode! 1. Our last episode together was the most listened to episode on Mamaknows podcast. We talked about the importanc…
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I want to raise my kids to be confident, kind kids. But growing up in today's world, it can be so difficult to help our kids maintain their sense of self esteem. Carol Kim dives into what we can to do raise our kids self esteem and avoid inadvertently negatively impacting their self esteem. 1. What are things I can do daily to help raise my kids se…
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You have just experienced a loss of a loved on or a family pet. How do you tell your kids about it? What do you tell your kids? Navigating these conversations is difficult, especially when you, yourself, are grieving too. Here from an expert in the area so you feel prepared when you need to have these conversations. What we cover in this episode: 1…
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Guilt and shame are often feelings that come up when parenting. You aren't alone! These aren't feelings you need to be ashamed of or suffer alone in. Michelle helps us learn to shift of our perspective and minimize the shame and guilt that comes up during parenting. Questions: 1. What is the difference between guilt and shame when it comes to paren…
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I struggle with being productive with my ADHD. Am I alone? Normal tips to be productive and organized just don't work for me and I am beginning to realize that I need to work with my ADHD instead of against it! In comes, Brooke Schnittman, who answers all my questions: 1. As someone with adhd I want to better organize my day, but I struggle with tr…
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If you haven't heard of attachment theory or don't know which attachment type you are start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attachment-theory-toxic-relationships-w-mac-stanley/id1610026077?i=1000633976705. This week Dr. Morgan helps us anxious attachment girlies (+ guys) feel more secure in our relationship. We cover: 1. Can you do a qu…
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I am currently trying to not procrastinate right now so this epiosde is coming at the best time. This week Chelsey Newmeyer helps us best utilize our time so we can feel better and accomplish more. The questions we answered this week: 1. I will admit that I can be a procrastinator, how do I unlearn procrastination habits? 2. I feel like I don't hav…
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Mom rage is a topic near and dear to my heart and something I am still working on improving. If you are like me and feel like you are quick to anger and have a short fuse but don't know why or how to mitigate it, this episode is for you. Questions we addressed in today's interview: 1. I was personally diagnosed with postpartum mood disorder and rag…
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I just learned that often times the beliefs and judgments we have about our partners and their actions is a direct reflection of the belief you have about yourself and your own worth stemming from something that happened to you in childhood. Here are the questions we covered: 1. Women tell me often that their partner's actions and/or habits are rea…
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Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is this totally normal? This week I sit down with Devon Kuntzman of Tranforming Toddlerhood to tackle the topic of lying. We cover: 1. Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is it normal? 2. When do toddlers often start lying and why? 3. Should I ignore lies or address them? 4. Walk me through what do I …
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If you haven't figured out your fight language, make sure you listen to Part 1 with Lena Morgan before listening to this episode! Do you feel like your partner's apology isn't resonating with you and that your fights never seem to resolve? You NEED this episode. I highly suggest you listen to this episode with your partner! 1. We figured out our fi…
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This week is dedicated to all your potty training questions: 1. When is the "ideal" time to start potty training? And what does that look like/involve? 2. Is the 3 day potty training a real thing? How long does it usually take? 3. How do I encourage my kid to want to use the potty? What route should I take? Prizes? Candy? Help! 4. What does success…
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Emotions are big and sometimes scary to feel, especially as a child. As a mom, I want to foster a safe place to help my kids identify and work through their emotions, and love the idea that they can do that through play. I am so excited to have Elisabeth Emmerich, a registered play therapist, on the podcast this week to walk us through: 1. How can …
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This week Dr. Shainna and I sit down and talk about: 1.What does it mean to reparent yourself and how do I know if I need to do it? 2. What are some examples of unmet childhood needs and the way that they look/present in adulthood? (For example my person attachment style and constant need for validation) 3. What does reparenting look like and how o…
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There is so much information out there about holistic approaches to baby sleep - but what about toddlers? I am so thrilled to have Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, on the podcast this week to answer the following questions: 1. How do I know when to drop the final toddler nap? 2. My toddler fights going to bed, how can I s…
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Happy Valentine's day! As a special treat, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins us back on the podcast to help us strengthen our relationship with our partner. This week we discuss: 1. What are ways we can feel more connected with our partner? (Talk me through how to initiate a conversation about our relationship and how it can improve) 2. How can we feel mor…
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A while back we talked about the 5 love languages and why it may be important for your relationship to know which one you and your partner are. But do you know what your fight language is? What about your partners fight language? Lena Morgan developed these 5 fight languages to help us repair our fights and become better connected with our partners…
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I can't recommend this episode enough! I had such a great time recording this with Sam Kelly and this may be one of my favorite episodes yet. If you are tired of being the only person in your house that carries the mental and physical load of keeping the house running this episode is for you! Get your littles involved with chores around the house! …
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This week's discussion: 1. What is manifestation? 2. How does science back up manifesting & positive thoughts? 3. What are positive affirmations? 4. How to practice manifestation and affirmations. 5. A list of some of my favorite affirmations Click here to buy my Manifestation Guide Click here for the FREE affirmations page from my Manifestation Gu…
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Discussion: 1. Why are some flamingos lighter pink/more washed out than others? 2. Signs you are lacking self confidence. 3. Simple things to implement daily to boost your self confidence. Click here to buy my Manifestation Guide Click here for the FREE affirmations page from my Manifestation Guide ______________________________ Did you love this e…
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