Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well source is Marie Nowacki Ford.Marie is a postpartum doula, new parent educator, and certified Child Passenger Safety Technician based in Boulder, Colorado. She supports families through the emotional and practical transition into parenthood, with a focus on reducing stress, building confidence, and creating sustainable support systems during the postpartum period.Marie’s work centers on helping parents navigate anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the often-unspoken challenges of early parenting. Through overnight support, newborn education, and holistic care, she empowers families to feel more grounded, capable, and connected during one of life’s biggest transitions.Marie also specializes in supporting grandparents as they navigate new roles, boundary setting, and effective communication, which she’ll speak about at the Reducing Stress & Anxiety Conference on February 28th.Register HereIn this podcast, we talk about:What it means to be a postpartum doulaStressors that show up for new parents with their own parents and grandparentsHow to set and hold healthy boundaries with parents, grandparents, or even strangersHow postpartum doulas support the family holisticallyMyths about being a new parentThe network that is available through a postpartum doula How to recognize postpartum depressionResourcesWebsiteMeet your DoulaInstagramBornbir