Thank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting expectations with your partner when you have a newborn. And I had the pleasure of speaking with Damon and KaToya Sumner about this topic. They describe themselves as, “a couple who’ve been married for fourteen years who desire to laugh and share our experiences with others. Their aim is to empower marrieds to enjoy marriage one convo at a time!” In today’s episode we are discussed: Setting expectations in your relationship when ...
Jul 17, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Welcome to Season 5 of the Finding Your Village podcast! Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are discussing how a difficult birth can impact breastfeeding and my guest to talk about this is Katie James. Katie James is a registered Midwife and Lactation consultant. She has worked for the last 20+ years in clinical practice and education in the UK, Australia, and of course now virtually all over the globe, supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her passion lies in ed...
Jul 10, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 107
I am taking a break for 2 weeks and I will be back with Season 5 on July 10 Please take good care of yourself and be safe. Visit www.keepsakecastle.com today! Support the show
Jun 26, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 92
Thank you so much for listening to today’s show and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Today’s episode is very special to me personally, we are going to be talking about the international event that Postpartum Support International runs each year called Climb out of the Darkness. The event is happening all over the world and in most states, including Georgia, this coming Saturday, June 25th 2022. To talk about this event and the Georgia Chapter of PSI, I have invited my friend and fel...
Jun 19, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are talking about what it is like to give birth in a free standing birth center. I interviewed Vanessa Treaster, a midwife at the Atlanta Birth Center. Vanessa is a mom of two in addition to being a midwife. I had my second baby at the Atlanta Birth Center, which I have talked about a lot in previous episodes. In this episode, Vanessa talks about how free standing birth centers differ from hospital maternity units and I add a little bit abou...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr
In today’s episode, we are discussing what it means to discipline your toddler and how young you can start. My guest to talk about this is Ann Kaplan, who is a mom of 4, a parent coach and she has a unique holistic approach to parent work that includes emotional support, home management skills AND effective discipline that empowers children while improving behavior. In this episode we discuss: What is discipline exactly? When can you start this with toddlers How to get in touch with Ann: Website...
Jun 05, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In today’s episode, we are discussing being mentally healthy as a new parent. My guest to talk about this is Dr. John Delony, who is a mental health expert with two PhDs in Counselor Education and Supervision, and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ra...
May 29, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Thank you so much for listening to today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to set yourself up for success when preparing to breastfeed, especially in light of the current formula shortage. Now, this episode is geared towards people who want to breastfeed, have the ability to and have a desire to. And I'm holding space for all of the moms out there that cannot breastfeed or choose not to breastfeed and are going to be relying on formula. This episode is not to make you feel like you...
May 22, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Thank you so much for listening, in today’s episode we are going to be talking about when to start saving for college. Brad Baldridge is a financial expert, College Funding Specialist and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. In this episode we discuss: when new parents should start putting money aside for their child’s education the tactics that parents c...
May 15, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 101
Episode 100!! Happy Mother’s Day and Introducing Solids to Baby: Interview with Madison Holden Thank you so much for listening to this very special episode today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and to all of the moms-to-be. I hope you have a wonderful day where you feel honored and recognized for all that you do. Today’s episode is extra special because this is the 100th episode of the Finding Your Village podcast. It is hard to believe that I have created 100 episodes of this podc...
May 08, 2022•24 min
In this week's episode we are talking about how to prepare your toddler for the arrival of a new baby sibling. Our guest to talk about this is Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the original toddler parenting coach and the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood. As a toddler expert, she is on a mission to transform the myth that toddlerhood is terrible. Devon empowers toddler parents to overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development and create confidence in their skills by being the Loving Leade...
May 02, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 99
I am doing a podcast swap in today’s episode. Laura Froyen and I sat down and talked about the things that don’t get talked about enough regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This episode is going to air both here and on Laura’s show, The Balanced Parent podcast. Dr. Laura Froyen has her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. Laura combines trauma-informed practices with the latest in child development research to help families f...
Apr 24, 2022•53 min•Season 4Ep. 98
In today’s episode we are discussing birth photography! Our guest today is Linnéa Geiger. She describes herself as an emotional storyteller rather than a photographer. She captured the real moments of connection, love, joy and sweetness within families. In the episode we discuss: What a birth photographer does What to look for in a birth photographer The importance of asking for consent, especially within a birth space How people process their birth stories Linnéa and I also share things we took...
Apr 10, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Hello, thank you for listening to this episode of the Finding Your Village Podcast. My name is Amanda Gorman and I’m your host. My goal for this show is to make the early days of parenting more connected and my mission in life is to help parents who are pregnant or postpartum find their parenting village. I am also a mom and understand how important this is. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Pregnancy to Preschool Postpartum Class. I teamed up with my friend, Amanda Israel, to create this clas...
Apr 03, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 96
In this solo episode, I am going to dive into the mission of Finding Your Village, which is to guide new parents in finding experts and resources to add to their villages. Get the 7 Experts to have in your Parenting Village Guide for free here! I started my Finding Your Village Podcast in 2020 — it sprouted from my passion for being a parent and connecting with other parents. There is so much information out there, and it can be really overwhelming. I felt compelled to share topics about pregnan...
Mar 27, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 95
In today’s episode we are talking about postpartum nutrition and our guest is Madison Holden, who is a pediatric nurse and certified postpartum and baby nutritionist , and a mom of two. Her goal is to empower and provide knowledge to new moms to help nourish and replenish themselves after labor. So this episode is going to focus on doing just that. In the episode we discuss: The importance of Postpartum Nutrition Using nutrient dense food that are gentle on the digestive system right after bir...
Mar 20, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 94
In today’s solo episode I am talking all about Tummy Time: what it is, why it is important, how to do it, when to do it and how to help babies to enjoy it If you would like to save a guide to Tummy Time, you can download for free here! In the episode I discuss: What is it: allowing baby to spend time on their tummy when they are awake and alert The history behind Tummy Time: NYTimes article that I referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/parenting/baby/tummy-time It is important to help ba...
Mar 13, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Announcement: My online Postpartum Class is available now! You can still get early access to the course (including the early access discount) until March 31st, find out more here: www.pregnancytopreschool.net Additionally, I would love to hear your feedback as a listener of this podcast: Here is the link to the feedback survey! In today's episode we are discussing how to get the postpartum support that you need and deserve. My guest today is Royah Loie. She is a certified doula, childbirth educa...
Feb 27, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 91
I am celebrating two huge milestones today. The first is that Finding Your Village has turned two! The second is that the online Postpartum Class that I have been working on with my partner, Amanda Israel, is live and available for families to take! I would love to hear your feedback about what you would like to hear more about in this podcast. I would also like to hear about the season of life you are in, how I can best support you in that and if you have a specific podcast episode length that ...
Feb 20, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 90
In today’s episode we are discussing baby temperament and specifically, we talk about alert babies or live wire babies. Our guest to talk about this is Macall Gordon. Macall is a researcher, author, sleep coach, and mom of two. She has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford and a master’s in Applied Psychology from Antioch University Seattle. She has conducted research on sleep, temperament, and parenting advice, and has worked with thousands of parents of alert, intense, sensitive non-sleepers. ...
Feb 13, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 89
In today’s episode we are discussing how you can support your partner’s mental health during the postpartum period. Our guest today is Zach Watson, who lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Alyssa and their 5 month old daughter. He is a teacher, self published author, a YouTube creator and a TikTok creator. In today’s episode we are going to be talking about his journey as a new Dad and how he has supported his wife and her mental health as they experienced the postpartum period together. In thi...
Feb 06, 2022•39 min
Thank you so much for listening to the episode today. We are going to be talking about how to reduce stress during pregnancy. Our guest is, Cheryl Furer, is a practicing midwife who has empowered hundreds of clients throughout their pregnancy, birth, and the first year postpartum. Her signature brand, Your Thriving Pregnancy, is helping to bring midwifery to pregnant women, so that clients discover their innate power and confidence, flourish through every transition, and celebrate changes with a...
Jan 30, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 87
In today’s episode, we are talking about baby massage. Our guest today is Helen Thompson. Helen has spent more than three decades working with babies and toddlers and currently lives on the beautiful North West coast of Tasmania, in Australia. She qualified in the United Kingdom as a nursery nurse/childcare educator. In 2010, Helen heard about baby/infant massage for the first time and decided to train to become an instructor after seeing how it helps build a magical bond between baby and parent...
Jan 23, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 86
In today’s episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Jody Thomas, who is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. She is an internationally known expert on pediatric pain, she is also a founder and CEO of the Meg Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering kids and families to prevent and relieve pain and medical anxiety. She is the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assist...
Jan 16, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 85
In today’s episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Marisa Hughes, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. She specializes in trauma and maternal mental health. She has created a protocol called Repairing While Parenting that helps parents reparent themselves so that they can parent their kids with intention. She is passionate about cycle breaking and helping her clients heal. I got so much out of this conversation with Marisa and I hope you ...
Jan 09, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 84
In today’s episode we are discussing baby sleep and that it is a skill! Our guest is Sierra Dante, who is an experienced Pediatric Sleep Consultant known for her simple, loving, and effective method and her belief that sleep is supposed to be easy. Sierra has helped over a thousand families make sleep easy for their newborns, babies, and school-age children with a 100% success rate. How to get in touch with Sierra: Website Instagram Facebook group Cheat Sheet! How to get in touch with me: Sign u...
Dec 19, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In today’s episode I had the privilege of speaking with Leslie Abraham, who is a French perinatal osteopath DO and exercise specialist with over 12 years of international experience. She is the founder of Bonjour Baby, the creator of the Postpartum Body Solution program and the host of The Bonjour Baby podcast. When she moved to the US in 2016, Leslie was shocked by the differences between prenatal and postnatal care in Europe and in the US. And we are going to discuss many of those differences ...
Dec 12, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 82
In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of preparing for feeding baby before baby arrives. Our guest is Nicole Schwartz, who is a licensed and registered International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She serve families in person in the Atlanta area and worldwide via telehealth. Her goal is to empower families along their baby’s feeding journey by providing compassionate and evidence-based lactation support. How to get in touch with Nicole: Website Instagram Virtual Breastfeed...
Dec 05, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 81
In today’s episode, I interview a fellow podcast host about her experience giving birth abroad. My guest is Rebecca Potts Aguirre, she is an artist based in Los Angeles. In addition to her work as an artist, she founded and hosts Teaching Artist Podcast, coordinates the Teaching Artists' Lounge in collaboration with Victoria Fry, and runs Play + Inspire Gallery in partnership with Maria Coit. Rebecca is also a K-12 Curriculum Designer for The Art of Education University. She lives in Hawthorne, ...
Nov 28, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 80
In today’s episode we are talking about preparing for your emotional and mental needs after baby arrives. Our guest today is Claryed Rasmusen and she is a listener mama just like you! When she’s not soaking up stories and information about all things motherhood, she is found with her high school sweetheart, two littles, her young students, or in her indoor jungle! She is always seeking ways to be more connected to herself and those around her. How to get in touch with me: Sign up for a 4 week on...
Nov 21, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 79
