Ep 165: Navigating Infertility in a Pandemic with Arielle Spiegel

Remember when you used to practice fire drills as a child. For me, there were different expectations at home and at school. Fire drills came up in a recent conversation and per usual I connected it to birth, in particular home birth and hospital birth. Digging deep into the files from studying Psych at Mississippi State University, I am showing how the foundation we lay as children impacts the way we birth our children. This is an incredible episode with so many "Holy Cow" moments! Your birth is not a drill. You get one chance to do this thing. I'm sharing the ways you can practice "birth drills" just as we did in school as little munchkins. Happy Tuesday! I can't wait to hear how you use these tips to prepare for your birth!    2019 TBH RetreatL  https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood TBH 5-day challenge https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019   TBH Virtual Mom Meet-Up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

11 Tammi 201924min

HeHe is sitting down with the Founder of Cloud9nannies, Sara Cook. They are chatting about deficits in the industries that lead to common fears of hiring nannies. Sara is even sharing what you can expect from part time, full time, short term, and long term nannies. Sara is sharing the important details that parents should be paying attention to or asking about when interviewing nannies. The person you leave your child with during the day will be responsible for keeping your child alive until you return. Think about that. Skill level matters, professionalism matters, their knowledge of child development matters. Sara is sharing how to have sticky conversations and how to set boundaries like a sick policy, snow days, and general expectations.  Ps. If you’ve ever wondered about nanny cams.. this episode may or may not be for you...   2019 TBH Retreat:https://mailchi.mp/a65e91edc93f/tbhbalancingmotherhood { FREE } 5-day challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Virtual Moms Meet Up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712   Sara can be found here: http://cloud9nannies.com/about/ Here are a few more helpful resources: https://www.care.com/c/stories/10348/how-to-interview-a-nanny-questions-checklist/ https://www.tinies.com/parents/advice-for-parents/nanny-interview-tips.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nanny_b_2147549

8 Tammi 20191h 3min

Welcome to the new year, pal!I absolutely love the turn into the new year. For me, it is not bitter sweet-- it's just sweet. It feels refreshing and like a very deep cleanse, from a soul level. It's like a shedding of an old me and I'm breaking free into a new me with 365 days of unlimited and unleashed potential! I'm going to be reflecting on the 2018 year for Tranquility by HeHe and exactly how amazing our TBH Tribe is! You played a crucial role in our growth and spreading the word of this amazing village! I'm also sharing what the "first trimester" of 2019 has in store for TBH, for our village and what we are bringing to YOU! Buckle up because 2019 is going to be the year that TBH transforms thousands of women's lives. I'm soiled you're on this journey with us! Listen closely in this episode and I'm sharing the two themes that I have picked out for Tranquility by HeH for the year. I can't wait to help you take control of 2019!    2019 Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-motherhood-retreat-tickets-53375032158 Mastering Your Mindset in Motherhood 5-Day Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Free Virtual MaMa Meet-Ups: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

1 Tammi 201952min

In today's episode, I'm is sharing the social expectations and "rules" when interacting with pregnant and postpartum humans. Sparked by the holiday season, I began to notice that people, in general, had a challenging time interacting with pregnant and postpartum parents. People don't know what to say or they say the complete wrong thing, often times trying to be kind or caring. If you might be around someone who is going to have a baby soon or has had a baby in the last 6 months (or longer), this episode will speak straight to your soul and give you everything you need to know to leave this parent feeling amazing and leave you looking like a gem. For expectant and postpartum listeners, this is a great episode to help you learn what can be expected from the public and a great place to start when setting boundaries. There are 7 simple things to keep in mind and I'm going to share the why behind each of the expectations. Let's end 2018 with a quick chat about setting and recognizing boundaries! Grab a pen and paper because we're going there!    2019 Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-motherhood-retreat-tickets-53375032158 Mastering Your Mindset in Motherhood 5-Day Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/3b8bd5c210ec/mastering-your-mindset-in-motherhood-2019 Free Virtual MaMa Meet-Ups: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tbh-free-virtual-mommy-meet-up-tickets-53660403712

21 Joulu 201830min

Holidays are a time that people are expected to be filled with cheer and glee. Everywhere you turn, people are wishing you happy holidays and a merry and bright new year. This can be one of the hardest times for someone who has experienced the loss of a child or miscarriage in the previous year. In this episode, HeHe dives into how to set boundaries if you have experienced miscarriage, plus what to do if you are supporting someone who is coping with loss. I am laying it all out on how to set healthy boundaries and educate others on how to approach people who are hurting and don’t know what to say. Listen up to the beginning of the episode for two special announcements! One is limited space and one is limited time! Stay strong out there infertility warriors, you are not alone. Happy Friday, yal. *TRIGGER warning: talk of miscarriage, death, and difficult emotions     TBH Insiders: Get your name on the list of insiders who are among the first to find out the BTS of TBH! You can do that here.    TBH's Blog on Surviving The Holidays After A Loss   Mary-Margaret’s Story of Loss and Healing is shared here.    Jenna Kutcher Blog can be found here.    Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe

14 Joulu 201837min

Part 2: This is the second part to a two-part series on mental health + motherhood. I introduce Jess in Episode 81. In this episode we are discussing exactly what to look for when you are concerned about postpartum mood challenges in yourself or a loved one. We are also diving into the topic of how to have the sticky conversations about getting someone you love support. Jess is sharing her #1 tip to help protect yourself and your mindset when it comes to adjusting to life with a newborn as well as how to overcome intense and intrusive thoughts as a mom. We are breaking down the difference between Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum OCD, and Postpartum Psychosis. Jess is sharing what to do if you need support or feel you are experiencing one of these postpartum mood challenges. Happy Friday, yal!

11 Joulu 201842min

Happy Friday, villagers! I am sharing my top 10 essential baby items that I couldn't live without. I started with a list of over 20 items that I thought made life easier, smoother, or just a little bit less stressful. I narrowed down the list to 16 items and finally down to ten. From wraps to strollers to breastfeeding/nursing supplies, here's the list of must-have's for any and all parents of a newborn. This list does not include the basics such as crib, carseat, diapers or bottles. Those are items that you need to keep your child alive. This list is a list of items that make life easier for you, not essential to survival. I want to bring the luxurious side of parenting to your home, let's start with how you're supporting your daily life. *Ps. I have a big announcement coming up and I'm letting you in on the surprise in the episode!    Get the scoop on the BIG surprise tomorrow: https://mailchi.mp/308642a32564/thetranquilitytribe Blog + Freebie: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com/2018/11/hehes-top-10-baby-picks.html Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe

7 Joulu 201835min

Part 1: Today's episode is the first half of a very in-depth conversation with Mental Health Therapist, Jess Vanderwier. This episode was broken down from a single interview. Jess and HeHe dive into sticky topics, heavy topics, and downright scary topics. I wanted this mental health discussion to be something that everyone was able to digest. This half is diving into the prevalence of various postpartum mood challenges, hong long it lasts, and how to decipher whether these are temporary thoughts or it's time to seek support. Jess is sharing the symptoms of the 4 most common postpartum mood complications as well as what options you have at this point. Happy Tuesday, yal!    Join our newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at TBH! Get your name on the list here.  Blog: https://tbhdoula.blogspot.com Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe https://ourmamavillage.com Instagram: @ourmamavillage

4 Joulu 201849min