Finding Your Village

09/26/2021

In this week's episode, we are talking about teaching children emotional health through the use of music. Our guest is Rachel Davis, she is the Founder of LaLa Tigers, a TEDx Speaker, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Songwriter and mama of 2 boys, who she has raised single handedly for the last 7 years.

Through her online intentional parenting program, Raise a Tiger, Rachel combines her experiences of personal growth, mental & emotional health, parenting strategy and NLP, with the universal languages of of music and play, to help parents reclaim themselves and raise emotionally healthy children who love, trust and believe in themselves.

In this episode we discussed:

🎶 Rachel’s background in music and NLP

🎶 What NLP is: Neurolinguistic Programming

🎶 How Rachel combines her passion for music with her knowledge of the internal world that she learned from her studies in NLP

🎶 Emotions all have different levels of frequencies

🎶 Her goal is to shift all elements of fear into elements of love

🎶 Encouraging children to understand and listen to their inner voice

🎶 Stay tuned to the end to hear one of Rachel's songs!!!

09/19/2021

In this week's podcast episode, I had the honor of interviewing Ataahua Tukaramaene, who goes by Tah for short. Tah is a new parent, cycle breaker, and mental health advocate on a mission to encourage and support mothers in their journey. In this episode, Tah shares her personal journey with both becoming a mother and breaking the stigma of mental health issues. ⁠
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Link: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast/episode-70-entering-motherhood-as-a-cycle-breaker-interview-with-ataahua-tukaramaene

09/14/2021

To validate the topic for this week's podcast episode, I have taken a note from an article by the Mayo Clinic about the benefits of prenatal yoga. ⁠
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Swipe to see all the benefits!⁠
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Have you ever tried prenatal yoga? ⁠
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Are you interested in taking a virtual prenatal yoga class? The Nimble Yogini and I are offering a virtual prenatal yoga and childbirth class package!

https://www.findingyourvillage.com/blog/prenatal-yoga-and-birth-class-bundle

09/12/2021

Taking a prenatal yoga class can be so beneficial if you are pregnant. It is a good form of exercise for both your body and mind. It encourages you to practice mindfulness on the mat and you can use what you learn on the mat during labor, birth and postpartum. ⁠
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This week I interviewed Kate Baran. She started the Nimble Yogini, where she teaches virtual prenatal yoga classes. In the episode today, Kate talks about her background and how she came to get certified as a yoga instructor and then a prenatal yoga instructor. Kate enjoys fostering connections between students and encouraging confidence and resiliency through practice.⁠
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Kate and I have partnered with each other's businesses to offer a prenatal yoga and childbirth education class package! If you are interested in learning more about our offering, check out this link to learn more: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/blog/prenatal-yoga-and-birth-class-bundle

09/11/2021

Registration is open for my October Virtual Birth Class!⁠
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✨The birth class will be on Wednesday nights at 7pm EST starting on October 6th⁠
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✨This Birthing From Within Class is structured to prepare you and your partner for birth. If you would like to ask me questions about the class before you sign up, feel free to send me a dm!⁠
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✨If you know anyone expecting who might benefit from this class please forward this to them!⁠
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Here is the link to register: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=category%3AClasses&owner=22988889

08/22/2021

In today’s episode we are discussing the topic of Mamas in training!

Our guest today is Jessica Lorion. Jessica has spent the past 10 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the Host and Producer of the Mamas in Training Podcast, she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood.

In this episode we discuss:

🌼 The reason Jessica is learning about motherhood before she is a mom

🌼 Becoming a parent can feel like drinking through a firehose as times

🌼 The main takeaways that Jessica has learned from interviewing new moms:

🌼 the importance of advocating for yourself
🌼 make a plan and be ready for it to change
🌼 the importance of setting up a community and support system for yourself

🌼 The words that we use is so important, especially when framing in terms of "absolutes"

Here is the link if you'd like to listen: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast/episode-66-mamas-in-training-interview-with-jessica-lorion

08/16/2021

Registration is open for my September Virtual Birth Class!⁠
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✨Use this link to register: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=category%3AClasses&owner=22988889
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✨Use code: FYV10 for 10% off⁠
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✨The birth class will be on Wednesday nights at 7pm EST starting on September 8th. ⁠
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✨This Birthing From Within Class is structured to prepare you and your partner for birth. If you would like to ask me questions about the class before you sign up, feel free to send me a dm!⁠
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✨If you know anyone expecting who might benefit from this class please forward this to them!⁠
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✨Scholarships are also available for anyone who needs it!

08/15/2021

In today’s episode we are discussing setting boundaries during pregnancy and postpartum. Our guest is Trisha Goodall, she is a Mom Strategist, postpartum doula, life coach, and speaker. helps busy moms move from overwhelmed to joyful through customized strategies and virtual coaching!⁠
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🖐️ In the episode we discuss: ⁠
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🖐️ Definition of Boundaries - neither kind nor unkind, like a fence designating what we will or will not allow ⁠
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🖐️ The importance of knowing ourselves to have solid boundaries - what is our "why" that we can lean on when we receive pushback?⁠
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🖐️ The difference between boundaries and control (ie. "My partner can't go out with friends" vs "I need some time in the evening where I get a break from the baby" - how this can open up to meaningful, vulnerable conversations where both partners are solving the problem together rather than the pattern of mom having to figure it all out).⁠
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🖐️ How to communicate boundaries and when might you not need to communicate them explicitly⁠
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🖐️ People can't read our minds - don't assume it's a lack of respect. ⁠
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🖐️ Clear is kind.⁠
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🖐️ A classic example is the postpartum phase when everyone wants to visit and moms can sometimes get overwhelmed and annoyed at people, while not communicating that. ⁠
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🖐️ Instead let people know the plan for a certain time interval (for the next 2wks, etc)⁠
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🖐️ Have conversations during pregnancy with family⁠
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🖐️ Designate a friend as the point of contact so that you're not doing everything as a new mom.⁠
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🖐️ Despite family pressures, societal messages, and all of it - you are the mom and you are allowed to set boundaries to protect your sanity and mental health.⁠
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Here is the link if you'd like to listen: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast/episode-65-setting-boundaries-during-pregnancy-and-postpartum-interview-with-trisha-goodall

08/11/2021

I am so honored to have been selected as a new board member and Treasurer elect for Postpartum Support International GA Chapter. I am thrilled to work alongside the existing and new board members to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting new and expectant mothers and families in Georgia!

PSI Georgia Chapter is thrilled to announce our SEVEN new board members! We are excited to welcome such a diverse group of maternal mental health champions who are committed to our mission to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting new and expectant mothers and families in Georgia!

08/08/2021

I published my first replay episode today for episode 64 of the podcast today. I am replaying the episode on how to heal from diastasis recti. I am doing this for two reasons: ⁠
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1. This was the most downloaded episode I have had to date and wanted to highlighted this info that so many people found helpful.⁠
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2. I have had a long ass week, y'all. Being really honest here. It was the first week of school, my son got sick on day 3 and stayed home and I am just flat out tired and didn't have energy to get a brand new episode out today. ⁠
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I am all about practicing what I preach: fill your cup up first before you give to others and find balance between your commitments and self care!⁠
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Happy Sunday everyone!