Sarah sat down with Liesel Teen (@mommy.labornurse) to talk about the situation on the ground in the hospital where Liesel works as a labor and delivery nurse. If you are delivering a baby in the next few weeks/months, this will inform you on the best steps to take and hopefully quell any anxiety you're feeling. *DISCLAIMER: This was recorded on March 20, 2020. The situation with Covid-19 is changing rapidly and varies city by city. Check with your local hospital and OBGYN. This episode is not t...
Mar 21, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode Sarah talks with Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat In Color , a popular Instagram page and website that helps parents learn how to feed their kids and develop healthy relationships with food and eating. Jennifer is a a mom, wife, and registered dietitian. She has a masters of science in public health, in international health and human nutrition from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. If you follow Jennifer on Instagram you know she is the gold standard of knowledge when it come...
Mar 03, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode Sarah talks with Hayley Goldberg from the Heart of Connecting. Hayley is a Mom of 3 who specializes in helping parents come together to build strong loving families. She does this through Parent Coaching, Workshops, and Speaking Events. In today’s episode Sarah and Hayley get to the root of common parenting struggles and how to create strategies that are positive, collaborative, and help build warm and trusting relationships between parents and their children. Hayley shares her a...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode Sarah talks with Ali Prato from the popular Podcast Infertile AF . Ali is a Mom of two, writer and journalist, and podcast host. In today’s episode Sarah and Ali talk about the four years of secondary infertility Ali experienced before her second child was born. Ali openly shares her emotions throughout the process, including her IVF journey, financial struggles, depression, and navigating being a Wife and a Mom through it all. Ali and I share a mission to create a space for wome...
Feb 18, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned. Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned. If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen! Show Notes: ht...
Feb 10, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode Sarah talks with Nathalie from the blog Fertilust. Nathalie is a brand marketer who went through unexplained infertility and set out to redefine the conversation around infertility on her blog, Fertilust. In February 2017, Nathalie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Here were some her stats: 3 years of trying to conceive 2 unsuccessful IUIs 2 unsuccessful IVFs 2 major pity party episodes 5 reproductive endocrinologists A third and successful IVF! Nathalie goes into detai...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode Sarah talks with Erica from the popular Mom Blog mombreak.ca and instagram account @mom.break. Erica is a Mom of two and shares some of the most fun, relatable, and helpful Mom content on Instagram. In today’s episode they talk openly about Erica's postpartum struggles — including depression and anxiety. Erica shares how it wasn’t until she realized that she needed to ask for help, that she was actually able to start on a path to finding her new identity as a Mom. They also discu...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, Sarah talks with Sarah Siebold, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mom of two. Sarah answers all of the most frequently asked questions surrounding breastfeeding as well as many you may never have thought to ask. This interview is jam packed with information to help you have a successful breastfeeding relationship. If you are breastfeeding now or plan to be in the future, this episode is a must listen. Show Notes: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast Download...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, Sarah talks with Tanya Tringali, Program Director at Pebble . Tanya is a Certified Nurse-Midwife with 20 years experience in Maternal – Infant health. She has cared for thousands of women over the years and has caught nearly 1,200 babies. Tanya talks a little about the history of midwifery and the differences in scope of practice between care with a midwife vs care with an OB. They also talk about the postpartum care model in the US and how the Pebble Complete Care Program seeks...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this Episode Sarah sits down with Lisa Mastela, the founder of Bumpin Blends, a subscription delivery service that provides Mamas with healthy pre-packaged smoothie cubes. This conversation is packed with great info on dealing with a multitude of pregnancy symptoms, navigating through an induction, breastfeeding for the first time and finding a community of Moms. Sarah and Lisa also touch on her postpartum life and how those experiences led her to create Bumpin Blends. Lisa has a Master's in ...
Jan 06, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Every life is a gift, but let's be honest, it doesn't always feel like that right away. It's estimated that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, which means half of you who listen to this podcast can relate to Hailee's story in this episode about an unexpected pregnancy. Sarah chats with her creative partner here at Juna, who experienced an unplanned pregnancy at 25. We talk about what to expect when you're NOT expecting and how to find a Mom community when none of your close friends are not in the...
Dec 29, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode Sarah talks with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist , an Accredited Dietitian & Nutritionist and the Director of The Dietologist , based in Sydney, Australia. Stefanie's focus is on helping couples who are trying to conceive and those who are struggling with fertility nutrition issues and those are struggling with PCOS and Endometriosis. Sarah and Stefanie talk about fertility nutrition and break down all of the important things to consider as we prepare and optimize our bo...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode Sarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st Trimester of her 3rd pregnancy. She was 11 weeks pregnant at time of recording. Sarah talks about her struggles - including fatigue, nausea, constipation, and navigating a pregnancy with two kids under 5 and shares her wins - small as they may be. Some of the wins include finding time for naps, leaning on her husband Eric for help with the bedtime routine, staying consistent with her colace and calcium/magn...
Dec 09, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick® , who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother. Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births! Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby prod...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode Sarah talks with NICU nurse Tori Meskin, who works bedside as a Per Diem (full-time nurse), creates content for her blog where she shares resources for future nurses. Tori shares her life and tips as a NICU nurse on her instagram, @nurse.tori. Sarah and Tori give the full lowdown of the NICU, why your baby might wind up there, and what do if you do find yourself and your baby in the NICU....
Nov 26, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode Sarah talks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. They talk about high risk pregnancies, the connection, her own pregnancy and how the mind body work during her last stint in the hospital enabled her to keep her son in her body for ...
Nov 11, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch , a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor. They talk about postpartum stuff like getting cleared for sex after pregnancy, prolapse, how to retrain your bladder, and abdominal separation. In part 1 of the interview, ( you can listen to part 1 here ) they talked about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core and the ways we can work the...
Nov 05, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor. They talk about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core, and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing. If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor i...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, Sarah talks with reformed lab scientist heading up the R&D at Natalist Co, Elizabeth Kane , BA, NYU. PhD, Harvard. On the show, Sarah and Elizabeth talk about all things "trying to conceive" and Elizabeth walks us through all the steps to take to find your ovulation window, as well as debunking many of the the myths around getting pregnant. They talk about birth control cleanses, fertility teas, and other products that are not evidence based, but exist in the marketplace. Th...
Oct 22, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Sarah talks with Nutrition Expert and Author, Liz Shaw. Liz is a Registered Dietician and Mom of Hayden living in San Diego, California. On the show, Sarah and Liz dive deep into her own 5-year experience with her infertility. They talk about her failed IVF cycles and how she picked herself up and advocated for her own health, only to go on and have what she describes as her miracle baby. Liz shares the "controllable" factors when trying to have a baby - the things we can do to ...
Oct 14, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Sarah talks with Maternal Mental Health Specialist and Mom of two, Sahar Martinez. Sahar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Doctoral Candidate practicing in Orange County, California. She provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families to assist in treating relational issues, anxiety, depression, loss, grief and transitional phases of life. On the show, Sarah and Sahar talk about Sahar's transition into maternal health and how having kids impacted her work. They a...
Oct 07, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Sarah talks with Founder and CEO of Kindred Bravely , Deeanne Akerson. Deeanne is the mama behind Kindred Bravely, the apparel company that creates some of the best clothes and nursing bras for Moms out there. On the show, Sarah and Deeanne talk about her path to Motherhood, her postpartum experience -- including an extremely difficult breastfeeding experience that led to ideas for creating Kindred Bravely , and Deeanne shares her tips for making time to stay active and healthy ...
Sep 30, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Sarah talks with Founder and CEO of Miracle Milkookies, Whitney Rovell. Whitney is the mama behind Miracle Milkookies. She first learned about lactation cookies when her friend dropped them on my doorstep after having her first baby in 2015. She had NO idea what a lactation cookie was, but she knew they really helped her produce more milk. She googled lactation producing ingredients and learned that oats, yeast and flaxseed seemed to be the magic milk-boosting combo. She added y...
Sep 23, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode Sarah talks with licensed mental health counselor, Bryce Reddy (@mombrain.therapist on Instagram). Bryce is Mama of two living in Massachusetts, with a clinical focus in maternal mental health and a really helpful Instagram account that provides Moms with real life tools to mange their mental health. In this episode we talk about her journey to Motherhood and the massive shift from “not mom” to Mom. Bryce provided some amazing tips and insight for setting boundaries with in-law a...
Sep 17, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Sarah talks with Registered Dietician, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Prenatal Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping . Ryann runs a virtual consulting practice under the name Prenatal Nutritionist . where her goal is to help women prepare for pregnancy and conquer nutrition throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding. On the show, Sarah and Ryann dive into the ever the ever changing pregnancy nutrition guidelines. They discuss supplementation vs getting your nutrition through whole ...
Sep 09, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Sarah talks with celebrity stylist and influencer, Ali Levine . Ali really opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and provides excellent advice any mom can implement to help overcome what can be a very disorienting time. She talks about her mental health and break from social media - which lasted for 2 months. As someone who uses social media for her income, this was a very difficult, but important decision for her. Social media had become damaging to her well-b...
Sep 03, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Liesel Teen is a Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse and the Mom behind the Instagram account - @mommy.labornurse. On this episode Liesel and Sarah get into the nitty gritty of labor, touching on a number of topics including: - pooping during labor - episiotomies and tearing - how painful labor REALLY is - orgasmic births - the phases of labor, including when to go to the hospital - epidurals - recovering after c-section / vaginal births - what to do if sex is painful after you have a baby Serio...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
This is Episode 011, IUI, Twins, and Becoming a Second-Time Mom with Amanda Applebaum. In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast , Sarah talks her good friend and Mom of 3, including boy/girl twins, Amanda Applebaum. Amanda shares her story with incredible honesty around subjects a lot of people don’t want to talk about, including timed intercourse, delivering twins vaginally, feeling disconnected from her babies after delivery, intrauterine insemination, and having surgery to repair diastasis r...
Aug 19, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of the Juna Women Podcast , Sarah talks to Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and expert on feeding your family, Alexandra Turbull. Alex, @thefamilynutritionist, is all about helping Moms feel confident about what and how they feed their families and does an excellent job sharing her wealth of knowledge in this episode. They talk about baby led weaning, the division of responsibility, feeding toddlers, and how to introduce new foods. Full show notes and episode details: http:/...
Aug 12, 2019•37 min
Rachel Gorton is the Motherly ( @mother.ly ) Sleep Expert, a certified infant and Toddler Sleep Specialist and Motherly’s Sales Partnerships Manager. She is passionate about educating families on the importance of rest and providing the encouragement to overcome sleep challenges. She lives outside of Boston with her husband and children. You can connect with Rachel on Instagram here . The episode is chock full of incredible advice that will hopefully ease any anxiety you’re having around sleep w...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
