Bonus: Birth and Body in a Pandemic

In this bonus episode I learn from Carly Dothsuk, living in rural Western Kentucky, about what it's like being 8 months pregnant during this COVID-19 pandemic, and how she is preparing for her hospital birth. She speaks candidly about her mental health struggles early in pregnancy and why she is striving not to obsess over… Continue reading Bonus: Birth and Body in a Pandemic

Bonus: Newborns and breastfeeding

In this bonus episode, we hear from three mothers of newborns on their experiences with breastfeeding. If you're expecting, some things you'll hear them say may surprise you. And if you've gone through this process, you'll likely be nodding your head in agreement. These moms have some really great insight into how to deal with… Continue reading Bonus: Newborns and breastfeeding

Bringing Up Baby, Brooke Smart

Brooke holding several of her original watercolors from the Bringing Up Baby Series In this episode, Brooke opens up about how the failure of her marriage in the first year of her daughter's life gave her the courage and tenacity to launch herself into a new career. Through a commitment to the 100 days project… Continue reading Bringing Up Baby, Brooke Smart