Heather Jess - Momma Squad

Are you a parent? This episode is for you! Tune in as Jay welcomes Heather Jess to talk about post-partum depression, the challenges of being a parent, and the power of community support in raising children. Heather Jess is the creator of MommaSquad, a blog about motherhood, being a military wife, and so much more.Listen in as Heather shares her thoughts on overcoming post-partum depression, teaching empathy and compassion to your kids, and the benefits of having a community to rely on throughout parenthood.If you live in the Tampa, Florida region, stay tuned because Heather will soon be hosting some in-person events for parents – the perfect way to build community and connect with like-minded parents!Episode Highlights:💡 [02:12] Heather sheds light on why she wants to help mothers become better mothers and overcome the challenges of raising children.💬 [03:04] How Heather teaches empathy and compassionate communication to her children.🗣️ [07:40] How parents’ communication and conflict resolution affects children.🫥 [13:32] What does post-partum depression feel like? Heathers shares her experience with post-partum depression and parenting alone while her husband was away at basic training.🙏 [19:38] The power of saying “thank you” and being genuine to people no matter how mean they are.🪖 [26:13] Being a military spouse & What inspired Heather to start MommaSquad.🤰🏻 [36:59] How childbirth changes your life.💯 [44:36] Loving your true self vs. “Keeping it 100”🦚 [47:04] You are perfectly you. If someone doesn’t accept you for who you are, you don’t have to associate yourself with that person.🎫 [55:36] Stay tuned for MommaSquad’s online platform for parents, in-person events in Tampa, and more!ConnectJoin the MommaSquad! Visit Heather’s website and follow her on Instagram.Loved this episode? Leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Visit our website to find links to our YouTube channel, other social media, show notes, and more!Make a beautiful podcast website with Podpage.Explore professional recording options with Riverside.fm.Liked Jay's t-shirt from this episode? Get your own at INTO THE AM.For Tragedy Academy recommended books and authors, visit our Bookshop.*Some of the links above are affiliate links, and The Tragedy Academy will receive proceeds from purchases made using them.*Mentioned in this episode:Connect with us!📲 Connect with us! https://www.thetragedyacademy.com ✨ Resources & Affiliate Links: 💻 Create your own stunning podcast website with PodPage: https://bit.ly/3LSCBh5 🎙️ Elevate your recording game with Riverside.fm: https://bit.ly/3ImjNWD 👕 Love Jay's t-shirt from this episode? Get your own at INTO THE AM: https://bit.ly/431MLD5 📚 For Tragedy Academy-recommended books and authors, visit our Bookshop: https://bit.ly/42pPHcv 📲 Connect with us! 📺 Don't forget to Subscribe to our YouTube channel! 💥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUXqlregig6vcrvuVNGlKg 🙏 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more enlightening discussions and hilarious moments. Be cool, and keep learning! 📲 Connect with us on socials! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUXqlregig6vcrvuVNGlKg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetragedyacademypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTragedyAcademy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tragedy_AcademyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy