Ritual Care with Kelly Newsome Georges

In every episode, I share ideas on how to take better care of yourself while you’re taking care of your babies (and everything else). But in today's episode, I’m sharing some advice with someone else in mind - your partner and/or co-parent - and a simple 3-step formula they can use to support you. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

While nothing can prevent perinatal depression, anxiety or other moods, there is one thing that moms tend to say everyday that often makes it worse - and something that everyone around them believes, compounding the problem. In today's episode, we'll unearth it - and shine the light on what to say instead. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Perinatal depression (more commonly referred to as postpartum depression, or “PPD”) is one of those things that no one wants to talk about. In fact, postpartum depression (or postpartum anxiety, or any other perinatal mood disorder) is the elephant in the nursery. We can ignore it, but only for a while - like I did. Today I share the #1 question that I get asked about my own PPD experience - and how I shifted it. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

No matter how much you love motherhood, there are always moments that feel hard - even moments that can make you feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of "is this ever going to end?" Today we're kicking off Maternal Mental Health Month 2021 with a personal look at what one mom's experience of perinatal depression felt like - and it's my own. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How do you know if you're ready for sex after baby - or after any other transition? In today's episode, we'll discuss how to find your own answers - despite the societal pressure to "bounce back" - especially into bed. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

"So when can I finally have sex again???" said no postpartum mom ever. Ha, we kid. Resuming intimate activities with your partner post-baby isn't always the first thing on a new mom's mind, but figuring how to even WANT to get intimate again is a question I hear a lot. In today's episode we'll cover how yoga can help you prepare for sex in postpartum - or truly any time in your life when you may not be in the mood. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

It's the never-ending mom question: how do I get it all done??! There's no one answer, but in this episode, we're revealing an often-ignored secret to more productivity and presence in your mom life. If you don't have this care ritual in your skill set, you do not wanna' miss this. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

How to children just know when we've started doing something else - and that's when they seem to need us most? What mom hasn't been caught in the tug of war between wanting to take care of themselves - but also having your child want you for something? In this episode, we'll talk about a simple way to check in with yourself before responding - and how to take care of yourself by responding consciously. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Ever feel like your self-care is too tiring? Or wonder if your self-care is really worth the trouble it takes to make it happen? Today we're tacking one of the biggest mental roadblocks to having a great care ritual practice - and one that helps it all feel a little easier. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes have modern stress management for busy mamas, with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk the rituals and skills that no one ever taught us in school - but that are essential to loving your {mom} life. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit with tons of mom-approved care tools including the one-page guide, How to Stick to Your Self-Care; the Daily Me Care Checklist for Moms; the Calm Mom Cheat Sheet; the Secret Yoga Mama Sheet, and the 6 Super-Simple Skin Care Rituals Guide. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.

Whether you're working from home - or doing all the work a home requires - everyone wants to feel more productive. Today we're talking about super-simple care rituals for your work space, so that you feel cooler and more confident about all you want to accomplish. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Ocean Waves by Crain & Taylor: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocean-waves/292705464?i=292705480 Relaxing Sounds of Brown Noise by Desh, Insight Timer app: https://insighttimer.com/desh/guided-meditations/brown-noise Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils: https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/essential-oils/essential-oils The Organic South Essential Oils Consultations: https://www.theorganicsouth.com/essential-oils EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll talk about rituals and skills that help you take care of yourself and handle anything that life - or your toddler - throws at you. TAKE THE SELF-CARE STYLE QUIZ for care rituals that work best for you at ritualcare.com/quiz. GET THE FREE VIRTUAL CARE KIT at ritualcare.com/carekit. FOLLOW Kelly for all things mama care on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges.