The Balance After Baby

07. Danielle Lerner's Journey Through PPD & PPA

Episode 7 of The Balance After Baby podcast welcomes Danielle Lerner, a devoted wife and mother, EMMY award winning broadcast journalist, and postpartum depression/anxiety warrior and advocate. Danielle felt compelled to share her journey through PPD/PPA after the birth of her younger daughter and is passionate about raising awareness for maternal mental health. She credits her recovery to professional treatment, an incredible support system, and her faith. Resources: Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net Warm-line: 1-800-944-4773 Crisis Hot Line: 1-800-273-8255 Find Danielle on Instagram @daniellelernertv [http://www.instagram.com/daniellelernertv]and visit her website at www.daniellelerner.com [http://www.daniellelerner.com] Find me on instagram @thebalanceafterbaby [http://www.instagram.com/thebalanceafterbaby] or visit my website here [http://www.thebalanceafterbaby.com]. Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on newly released episodes! If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to throw me some stars/ratings and write a quick review. Love you always!

06. WTH is a Pelvic Floor & Why It Matters with Jessica London

On this episode of The Balance After Baby podcast- we dive headfirst into the pelvic floor. Pro tip of the day: it's not normal to pee yourself when you laugh hard, run, squat, or sneeze. It's common, sure, but not normal. There's life after peezing (peeing while sneezing) and Jessica London DPT is here to help! Listen, I've sacrificed a lot for my kid but my pelvic floor will not be one of them. Make sure you check out Jessica's Instagram @yourpostpartumpt [http://www.instagram.com/yourpostpartumpt] and check out her site for all the goodies here. [https://linktr.ee/Jessicalondon.dpt] Find me on instagram @thebalanceafterbaby [http://www.instagram.com/thebalanceafterbaby] and check out my website here. [http://www.thebalanceafterbaby.com] As always, if you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing so I can keep bothering you bi-weekly with postpartum realness. If you want extra brownie points, consider leaving a review and clicking on those stars!

05. Sex & Intimacy After Baby with Vanessa Marin

Let's talk about S-E-X. Yes, sex. I know it can be a scary word after having a baby. Your body just went through some major ish, your doctor cleared you for sex at 6 weeks and you're thinking "that's the farthest thing from my mind right now." Rest assured, this is very common and Vanessa Marin is here to save the day. This episode is all about sex, intimacy and partner connection. Not just after baby, but for really for any couple or individual! Grab a cold beverage- some steamy hot content up ahead! Check out Vanessa and Xander Marin's Instagram here! [http://www.instagram.com/vanessamarintherapy] See their website for their courses and more right here! [http://linkinprofile.com/vanessamarintherapy] Find me on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thebalanceafterbaby]@thebalanceafterbaby And check out my website for more here. [http://www.thebalanceafterbaby.com] Don't forget to subscribe if you dig it, throw me some stars as a rating & maybe type a few words for a review to really impress me! All jokes aside, your support is appreciated for this one-woman show with no funding, ads, or sponsors. (Yet! Dream big...)

04. Secure Attachment & Informed Parenting with Helping Families Thrive

On this episode of The Balance After Baby podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Elgin & Dr. Shanna Alvarez of Helping Families Thrive to bust some myths wide open about attachment parenting and secure attachment as well as give all of us some insight into how we can make informed decisions as parents. In the age of social media and misinformation galore, Dr. Jenna and Dr. Shanna help clear the air on a few hot topics (more like dumpster fires) with their expertise as clinical psychologists and backgrounds in research science. They are two amazing women and I was so honored to be able to have this conversation with them. Find them on Instagram @helpingfamiliesthrive [http://www.instagram.com/helpingfamiliesthrive] Check out their website at www.helpingfamiliesthrive.com [http://www.helpingfamiliesthrive.com] Find me on Instagram @thebalanceafterbaby [http://www.instagram.com/thebalanceafterbaby] Visit my website here. [http://www.thebalanceafterbaby.com]

03. Cancel Snapback Culture with Nastasia Scott

On this episode of The Balance After Baby podcast we're kicking ass and taking names with Nastasia Scott. Nastasia Scott is a  mom of two, business owner, life coach, and former model (American's Next Top Model & Project Runway- like, seriously!) She owns an online store and brand called Cancel Snapback Culture [http://www.cancelsnapbackculture.com], which is founded on the idea that women don't need to rush to bounce back to their pre-baby bodies. CSC is about knocking down society's expectations of women, leaving us free to fly and be who we want to be. CSC helps support the Shades of Blue Project which is an organization that prioritizes the mental health of black mothers who are more likely to suffer from serious complications during and after childbirth. Cancel Snapback Culture is FOR women, by women. Cancel Snapback Culture: Get T-shirts here! [http://www.cancelsnapbackculture.com] Follow CSC on Instagram here! [http://www.instagram.com/cancelsnapbackculture] Find Nastasia Scott on Instagram here [http://www.instagram.com/nastasiascott] Follow The Balance After Baby on Instagram here [http://www.instagram.com/thebalanceafterbaby] And check out my website here [http://www.thebalanceafterbaby.com] for more postpartum & motherhood support ! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this episode! Leave a rating & review to support this podcast.  Love you mean it!