We talk so much about the transformation into motherhood… but what about the transition into fatherhood?Today we dive into an honest and deeply human conversation directly from DADS as they share what it actually feels like to step into the role of being a father. From identity shifts, to navigating relationships, and lifestyle changes - this episode opens the door to a perspective of postpartum that is often left unspoken about.Because the birth of a child doesn’t just change the mother, it change the whole family and the dynamic that existed before. This conversation is an invitation to better understand, support, and communicate with fathers in order to support families as a whole so that both partners feel seen in the becoming.01:15 When Fatherhood Feels Real05:21 Dad Postpartum Struggles08:03 Coping Tools And Self Care13:11 Sex And Body Changes21:26 Fatherhood Changes Priorities24:39 Advice For New Dads28:30 Biggest ChallengesHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat about? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone who could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also helps others discover our show. 🫶

PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH is one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness — especially during pregnancy and postpartum.I'm thrilled to bring pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Brynn Babb on the podcast to help unpack the realities of pelvic floor care. We talk about why pelvic floor therapy is so often overlooked, how common issues like leaking, pressure, prolapse, pain with intimacy, and chronic hip or low back pain can all be connected to the pelvic floor, and why these symptoms should never be dismissed as “just part of motherhood” or “just getting older.”Bryn shares why working with a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy can be incredibly supportive, how virtual pelvic floor care can make this work more accessible, and what recovery can look like in the postpartum period — whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years after birth.We also dive into some of the biggest myths around pelvic floor health, including the idea that everyone should just do Kegels, and explore how pelvic floor issues can show up in ways many women don’t expect and why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for postpartum recovery — it’s a lifelong investment in women’s health.01:18 Why Pelvic Floor Care02:57 When to Start in Pregnancy07:10 Digital vs In Person Therapy10:49 Postpartum Care Timeline14:16 Returning to Sport Safely16:19 Common Postpartum Symptoms17:10 Prolapse Basics Explained20:15 Treating Prolapse Without Surgery26:40 Sex After Birth Pain29:36 Hormones Scar Tissue Fixes33:59 Pelvic Floor Myths34:43 Kegels And Yoni Eggs38:54 Beyond Postpartum Symptoms40:24 Virtual Assessment ProcessBrynn provides pelvic floor therapy 100% virtually, making care accessible for women regardless of location.Connect with Brynn:Instagram: @dr.brynn.babbSchedule a free call with her here: https://form.typeform.com/to/IMOJv4I6Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Blood is something most of us rarely talk about — yet it’s central to pregnancy, birth, menstruation, postpartum, and our overall health. Literally, central to what creates and births life and each of us into this world.In this episode, we explore the many layers of blood: physical, energetic, cultural, and ancestral. From menstrual cycles to postpartum recovery, blood carries important information about how our bodies are functioning and how we’re nourishing ourselves.We also dive into the cultural discomfort many people feel around blood—why violent bloodshed is normalized in media, yet menstrual blood, birth blood, and placenta are often considered taboo.Drawing from teachings around ritual, Chinese medicine, and personal experiences, we discuss how changing our relationship to blood can shift how we move through motherhood and being a woman in this world.00:00 Opening: our relationship with blood02:30 Menstrual blood & giving back to the earth05:30 Reframing blood from shame to nourishment08:00 Blood, birth & postpartum healing11:00 Chinese medicine: blood, qi & essence15:30 Blood as a mirror of our health19:00 Ways we can nourish and rebuild23:00 Ancestry, bloodlines & closing reflectionsWe invite you to join this conversation for a different perspective on blood rooted in curiosity, nourishment, and reconnection.Resources:•EPISODE: placenta episode (please put full title and link from pod.link)•Saying from the Native Hopi Peoples: "When the women give their blood back to the earth, men will come home from war and earth shall find peace."Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Today we respond to a listener question: "I'm having some pre-birth grief about how to deal with loving my new baby and also having enough time for my little man at the same time. What are some of your best resources, uh, for this type of situation?"This is a very real question that many families have when it comes to expanding a family or having multiple children. We dive into our thoughts and reflections around:Grieving the relationship you have with your first child — without guiltWhy love isn’t divided when a new baby arrives, but expandedHow to emotionally prepare (not over-plan) for this transitionThe power of small moments of presence over grand gesturesNaming hard feelings with young children and modeling emotional honestyWhy support, rituals, and community matter more than perfectionThis episode is great for parents navigating the welcoming of a new baby into the current family, blended families, or anyone holding both excitement and grief as their family changes.00:00 – Listener question: birth trauma, pre-birth grief, and fear of divided love02:00 – Love isn’t divided when another baby arrives, it expands03:00 – Grieving the family dynamic before it changes04:30 – Why allowing grief early makes the transition easier06:00 – Letting go of the pressure to be everything for everyone07:30 – Small daily moments of connection matter more than grand gestures09:00 – Letting children express hard feelings without fixing them11:00 – Talking openly with toddlers about big emotions13:00 – Why loving an unborn baby feels abstract and scary14:30 – Motherhood can be beautiful and painful at the same timeYou’re not doing it wrong if it feels complicated. You’re doing something deeply human and tender.Past Episodes:Meditation in Motherhood: A New Shape of "Stillness"Energetic Connection between Parents and KiddosThe Importance of Connection in ParenthoodHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode we dive into the world of emotions. Specifically the ones we try to fix, avoid, or label as “negative".We explore what it really means to be with your own emotions and the emotions of the people closest to you, including your kids and your partner. From overwhelm and sadness to anger, love, and everything in between, we unpack why emotions aren’t something to push away or fix, but something to feel, move through, and welcome. This becomes even more important in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.No emotion is wrong AND you’re not responsible for managing everyone else’s feelings. Real connection starts with allowing yourself to be exactly where you are. You’re allowed to feel it all.00:00 Redefining “Negative” Emotions03:00 Postpartum emotions and overwhelm06:00 Emotional responsibility in parenting09:30 Two emotions can exist at once12:30 Letting children feel big emotions15:00 Tools for processing emotions17:30 Movement, breath, and emotional release20:00 Final reflections and supportPast Episodes:The Line that Lives in US: Fertility, Birth and AncestryMama Gena's Swamp Sessions (aka Rage Rituals)Guided/Recorded BreathworkHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Happy New Year!! 2025 was a wild ride for many of us. In Chinese Astrology it was the year of the Earth Snake. 2026 will bring us into the year of the Fire Horse (totally different energy - buckle up!). We wanted to start the pod off with a fresh episode, reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. We recorded this on the final day of 2025. We explore why intention-setting can feel more supportive than rigid goal-setting, especially after a year of deep shedding and change.This conversation weaves together reflection practices, relationship check-ins, and energetic themes to help you move into the new year with clarity, presence, and self-trust — even if you don’t yet know what you want. A gentle invitation to slow down, resource yourself, and let alignment lead the way.00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings00:45 Reflecting on 202501:10 Personal Check-ins and Shedding Old Selves02:08 Holiday Break and New Year Preparations03:06 Setting Intentions and Goals for 202605:38 Tools and Tips for Intention Setting06:21 Partner Goals and Communication13:28 Astrological Insights for 202618:34 Final Thoughts and EncouragementBE SURE TO CHECKOUT OUR INTENTION SETTING WORKBOOK AND MEDITATION Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶Links and Resources:Just This Intention Setting Workbook and MeditationLori Harder Power Couple PlaybookGuided/Recorded Breathwork13 Wishes PracticeJournal Prompts:What surprised me about myself this year?Where did I hold more than I thought I couldWhat fell apart that freed me, even if I am still mad about itJanuary You:What did you think this year was going to be about?December You:What did it actually end up being about? (Grief, reinvention, stability, risk, burnout, softness, something else)Next-Year You:Given everything you learned, what do you want more of in 2026 that is not negotiable anymore?

One of the more tricky parts of being a parent (working or not) can be finding and affording childcare. Unfortunately many of us in the states aren't close to family and small communal situations are not the norm.In this episode we talk openly about the realities behind moving between work, personal life and childcare duties. We dive into personal stories as well as practical and creative tips for everything from handling unpredictable baby schedules to managing the mental shifts that come with constantly switching roles. If you are a working mama we touch on how hybrid and work-from-home setups can support AND sometimes challenge the delicate rhythm between career and motherhood. Whatever your situation is: flexibility, community support, and leaning on a trusted circle make a world of difference. Tune-in for some inspiration and let us know your thoughts and ideas too! Because balance isn’t something you find once; it’s something you keep creating as life changes.00:52 The Reality of Working With Baby at Home04:31 Why Split Attention Feels So Draining05:58 Personal Stories and Experiences 17:12 Creative Childcare Options Beyond the “Traditional” Path13:12 The Power of Rhythms vs. Rigid Routines24:00 Final Thoughts + Encouragement for Working ParentsPast Episode:Back to Work After Baby: Honoring Emotions and Finding EaseRhythms and Structures vs. Time and SchedulingHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

Join us for a quick episode on the power and magic of gratitude. We highlight scientific benefits of gratitude and share personal anecdotes related to our experiences and practices for ourselves and with our kiddos. Weaving gratitude into different phases of the motherhood journey (from pre-conception to years after birth) can bring powerful shifts. It truly is a life-long practice.Gratitude isn’t about bypassing the hard moments, but about finding tiny sparks of warmth that help regulate the nervous system and soften the edges. We hope this conversation is a gentle reminder that noticing the small things can reshape everything.01:11 The Importance of Gratitude 04:17 Gratitude in the Postpartum Phase 08:53 Gratitude and Fertility Journeys 13:45 Gratitude Practices and Manifestation 20:48 Gratitude with Kids 27:06 Some Final Thoughts on GratitudePast Episodes:The Line That Lives in Us: Fertility, Birth and AncestryDiscover the Needs Behind Your Emotions and Unlock More Happiness & Connection in LifeHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

In this episode we explore the deeper meaning behind honoring our ancestors. While this is relevant and magical anytime of year (and we explain why) it is especially potent around the end of October and beginning of November — a sacred time when many cultures believe the veil between worlds grows thin. Jen and I chat on the roots of traditions like Halloween (Hallow's Eve), Samhain, and Día de los Muertos, and reflect on how these rituals invite us to remember where we came from.We reflect on our own experiences, practices and connections to ancestors (which is actually very little) and weave together themes of lineage, ancestors, fertility, birth, postpartum and healing, offering some practical ways to honor your ancestors — even if it's totally new to you or you don’t know your full family history. Ancestral connection isn’t just about the past; it’s about reclaiming the wisdom that still lives within us and using it to guide our lives today.00:00 — Introduction to Ancestry and Halloween01:24 — The Meaning of Halloween & the Ancestral Veil02:08 — Personal Reflections on Lineage03:52 — Bringing Ancestral Awareness into Daily Life04:26 — Simple, Heartfelt Ways to Connect04:46 — The Link Between Ancestry and Birth06:27 — Why Ancestral Stories Matter08:19 — Modern Rituals to Honor the Old Ways09:22 — Healing Through Ancestral Connection15:06 — Closing Reflections and EncouragementHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

They say life is a meditation — but that truth really lands once you become a parent. 🌀Parenthood invites us into a living meditation, one that rarely happens on a cushion. It’s found in midnight feedings, deep breaths between cries, and the tiny pauses that bring us back to the present moment.In this episode, we talk about how meditation has evolved for us since becoming parents — what presence, awareness, and ritual look like when there’s little personal space and constant motion. It’s not about perfection or stillness, but learning to find peace within the beautiful chaos of daily life. 00:00 Introduction to Today's Topic: Meditation 00:45 Defining Meditation: Beyond the Stereotypes 02:20 Meditation Practices and Personal Experiences 06:03 Meditation in Postpartum and Parenting 08:28 Integrating Meditation into Daily Life 18:30 Tips and Techniques for Meditating Parents 21:36 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶