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You, The Mother is a podcast dedicated to supporting, empowering, and connecting all parents in all seasons of parenthood. I’m Abbey Williams, I began my motherhood journey as a young single mom, before the era of parenting gurus being at your fingertips, online parenting groups, and before most of my peers. Now, 12 years later, I’m a married mom of four raising my blended family and offering support, empowerment, and connection on this platform for thousands of other parents to feel a littl ...
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Welcome to the Unsilent Women podcast! Join hosts Poorva Misra-Miller and Nashina Merani Miranda on a courageous and heartfelt journey through the multifaceted world of gender, race, heritage, and feminism. As proud brown women navigating predominantly white spaces, they forge paths and break barriers. Their conversations encompass everything from the ancient art of tattooing as a means of self-expression to how food shapes our culture and collective identity, from ancestral trauma's hauntin ...
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In this week's solo episode, Dr. Tracy tackles a topic that affects many of us but is also something that is very near and dear to her heart, and that is perfectionism. She explains how perfectionism is more than a desire to do well, often becoming a relentless pursuit of flawlessness that can harm our mental health and relationships. Dr. Tracy exp…
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Mini Session 2: Differentiating a Narcissist and a Non Narcissist with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman
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Are you dealing with a narcissist or someone with chronically defensive tendencies? In this session, Dr. Tracy and Dr. Jaime Zuckerman explore the key differences between a chronically defensive person (non-narcissist) and a full-blown narcissist. The session delves into the behavioral contrasts, highlighting that defensive partners lack malicious …
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Navigating Marriage and Divorce With Kate Anthony
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Did you know that 69% of divorces are initiated by women? In today’s episode, we’re going to gain insights on why this is the reality. Join Dr. Tracy and guest Kate Anthony, author and host of the Divorce Survival Guide podcast, as she shares her expertise on the pivotal decision many women grapple with: "Should I stay or should I go?" Having perso…
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Mini Session 1: Navigating Defensiveness in Relationships with Matthew Frey
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In this session, Dr. Tracy and Matthew Frey discuss a crucial issue that affects many relationships: defensiveness. They explore how defensiveness not only creates barriers but also diminishes and invalidates your partner's feelings. Matthew shares a personal revelation from his own life, noting how his failure to validate his wife's experiences co…
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Truth, Trauma and Transformation with Dr. Frank Anderson
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In this incredibly important episode, Dr. Tracy welcomes Dr. Frank Anderson, a renowned trauma expert and author to discuss the profound impact of trauma on personal development and well-being, as well as insights from his latest book, "To Be Loved: A Memoir of Truth, Trauma and Transformation," exploring the journey towards healing and forgiveness…
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From Conflict to Connection with Greg Stewart
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This week, Dr. Tracy and her favourite co-host/hubby, Greg, are back and here to tackle one of the most common issues couples face in relationships: why bringing up one problem with a partner often leads to a flood of additional grievances. They discuss why this might happen, identify defense mechanisms and avoidance strategies, and emphasize the i…
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The Courage to Choose Yourself with Julie Chavez
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In this deeply relatable episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with Julie Chavez, an elementary school librarian from Northern California and the author of the USA Today bestselling memoir "Everybody but Myself." Julie opens up about her journey from prioritizing everyone else's needs to understanding the crucial importance of self-care, a lesson learned th…
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Body Memories and Intergenerational Healing with Dr. Tanya Cotler
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Coming to you from Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Tracy reunites in person with her dear friend Dr. Tanya Cotler, a clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and child-parent attachment. Dr. Tracy kicks off the episode by sharing a recent personal experience of a body memory—a sudden, unexplained emotional outburst she later linked to…
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Why Love Isn’t Enough with Matthew Hussey
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Is love really all you need when it comes to relationships? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Tracy and Matthew Hussey, renowned love and relationship expert, explore the very real challenges of finding the right person in today’s society. Before diving into the advice and strategies, the two share a candid connection about the ironic struggle t…
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Understanding Grief Beyond the Surface with Meghan Riordan Jarvis
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Have you ever considered the subtle ways grief touches our daily lives? In today's episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with grief therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis to unpack the nuanced experiences of grief and loss beyond what we often associate with obvious tragedies, like the death of a loved one. They discuss how grief can sneak into our everyday lives,…
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A Couple's Guide to Raising a Highly Sensitive Child Together with Greg Stewart
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This week, Dr. Tracy and her favourite co-host and hubby, Greg, dive deep into the heart of what it means to parent as a team, especially when faced with the unique challenges of raising a highly sensitive child (HSC). Through their personal stories and recent parenting experiences, they offer a candid look at the complexities and joys of navigatin…
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Transforming Fear into Fulfillment with Heather Chauvin
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It's time to get uncomfortable. This week, Dr. Tracy sits down with Heather Chauvin, a renowned leadership coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author of "Dying to be a Good Mother." Together, they tackle the universal challenge of embracing discomfort and leaning into fear. Heather brings a wealth of experience from her own life, sharing how her…
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ICYMI: Sleeping in Separate Beds with The Mom Room's Renee Reina
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Did you know that 1 in 4 couples sleeps in separate beds? In honour of Sleep Awareness Week, we're revisiting the intriguing concept of "sleep divorce," a choice often misunderstood and stigmatized in society. Dr. Renee Reina, a Ph.D. in psychology and host of "The Mom Room," joins Dr. Tracy to debunk myths surrounding this phenomenon. Together, th…
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The Roots of Codependency: Trauma, Love, and Self-Compassion with Anna Aslanian
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Do you feel you put others before yourself in order to keep the peace? In this week’s episode, Dr. Tracy sits down with Anna Aslanian to dive into the complex world of codependency, self-sacrifice, and interdependence in relationships. Anna, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a rich background in psychological care, sheds light on the ro…
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Rewriting the Narrative of Success, Storytelling, and Self-Discovery with Zibby Owens
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Zibby Owens is the creative force behind the award-winning podcast "Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books," an accomplished author and CEO of Zibby Media. In this episode, she joins Dr. Tracy to explore her latest fiction work, "Blank: A Novel," reflecting on her multifaceted journey from writing her first article at 14, through her divorce, and into …
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Periods After Childbirth and In Our 30s-40s with Dr Saru Bala
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Saru Bala! Dr. Saru is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She focuses on heavy periods, PMS, and period pain and has helped 1000s of women get their confidence in their periods back with natural tools and simple changes. She shares with us how health doesn’t ha…
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This week, Elise Loehnen is sitting down with Dr. Tracy and sharing her journey from a behind-the-scenes ghostwriter to a New York Times bestselling author, tackling the unrealistic expectations placed on women to always be the "good girl." Through her own personal story and insights from her book "On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and th…
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Relationship Check-Ins: Benefits, Challenges and Reality with Greg Stewart
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This week, Dr. Tracy, her favourite co-host, and husband Greg dive into the power of "relationship check-ins," sharing their personal experience as partners, parents, and business co-owners. They unpack the value and long-term benefits of these intentional discussions, with Greg shedding light on breaking down the barriers and debunking the stigma …
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Dysfunctional Family Systems with Dr. Judith Joseph
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Judith Joseph! Dr. Judith is a board certified psychiatrist who is conducting the first of its kind research study in High Functioning Depression in her laboratories. She talks with us about what a dysfunctional family system is, how was can gain sight and understanding regarding our pare…
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The Narcissist: Understanding, Unmasking, and Surviving with Dr. Jamie Zuckerman
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Tracy welcomes Dr. Jamie Zuckerman, a renowned expert on narcissistic abuse, to explore the complexities of navigating relationships with narcissists. Dr. Zuckerman discusses the subtle yet damaging ways narcissistic relationships can erode one's sense of self and the challenges of recognizing and escaping these toxi…
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The Power of Feeling Good with Heather Chauvin
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Heather Chauvin! Heather is a leadership coach who helps ‘successful’ women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She walks us through the power of feeling good, getting clear about how we want to feel, and what steps we can take to get there! Heather talks…
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Parenting ‘Spicy’ Children with Mary Van Geffen
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Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach specializing in "spicy" children. This week, she is sitting down with Dr. Tracy and bringing her coaching and teaching skills directly to us! Mary shares her transformation from an overwhelmed mother to an empowering guide, discussing her journey of self-discovery and healing while raising a "spic…
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Empowering The Empty Nester with Kristin Svets
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Kristin Svets! Kristin is a is a multi-passionate life coach, author, meditation teacher, and sound bath healer. She facilitates restoration, healing, and empowerment for high-achieving women so that they can bridge the gap between outer success and inner peace. As a mom to two boys in colleg…
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Re-parenting & Breaking Cycles with Shelly Robinson
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In this episode, Dr. Tracy welcomes Shelly Robinson, a certified family wellness coach and conscious parenting educator. Together, they explore the intricacies of parenting, relationships, and self-connection. Shelly dives into the concept of re-parenting, addressing the feelings of anger that show up for many parents, the importance of attunement,…
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Escape From Emotional Eating with Jessica Procini
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Jessica Procini! Jessica is the founder and leader of Escape from Emotional Eating, a unique process grounded in a decade of research, a background in the Psychology of Eating, and transformational coaching methods. Jessica shares her own personal journey and experience, being frustrated in t…
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Motherhood & Marriage Unfiltered with Nina Caviggola
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In this vulnerable episode, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Nina Caviggiola, an influential online creator, a mom in her mid-thirties, and the powerhouse host behind the "Mama Knows” podcast. Nina shares her journey, from postpartum anxiety to an ADHD diagnosis, and the ways motherhood has shaped the woman she is today for the better. Together, Dr. …
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Mastering Breastfeeding Fundamentals with Amy Tanzillo
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Amy Tanzillo! Amy Tanzillo is a breastfeeding expert who helps expectant and new moms feel knowledgable and empowered during the early months of breastfeeding. Amy walks us through the fundamentals of breastfeeding and how we can master them! From proper latch, supply, and everything in betwe…
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Regulating Our Nervous System with Maria Victoria Albina
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Ready to leave people pleasing behind this year? This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Maria Victoria Albina, a seasoned somatic life coach and family nurse practitioner. Together, they unravel the intricacies of our nervous system's impact on daily life, exploring topics like codependency, perfectionism, and self-sacrifice. Using the polyvagal…
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Reducing the Stress of Baby's 1st Year with Sharon Mazel
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Sharon Mazel! Sharon is an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert, author, journalist, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of 4. Sharon walks us through what we can expect during our baby’s first year of life. From feedings to sleep and more, Sharon helps us understand what c…
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Breaking the 'New Year, New You' Cycle with Dr. Meagan Gallagher
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New year, new season! Dr. Tracy is kicking off Season 5 with fellow clinical psychologist, colleague, and friend, Dr. Meagan Gallagher, to dive into the complexities that come with the new year. They address the societal pressures, especially the overused and abused "new year, new you" mantra, that often lead to comparison and anxiety. The discussi…
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ICYMI: Why Is Conscious Parenting So Important? With Dr. Shefali
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For today’s episode, Dr. Tracy is resharing one of her favourite and most beloved conversations from this year with fellow psychologist Dr. Shefali to discuss what it means to build a healthy parent-child relationship. Dr. Shefali is an acclaimed author, international speaker, and clinical psychologist. If you haven't already, be sure to check out …
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In her final solo episode of the year, Dr. Tracy reflects on this incredible year of podcasting before diving into something she's personally struggled with and found the power of confronting: self-abandonment. Drawing from both personal experience and listener questions, she explores the signs, reasons, and consequences of self-abandonment in our …
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Dear Dr. Tracy: Navigating Mother-in-Law Waters
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In the heart of the holiday season, Dr. Tracy and her husband Greg embark on the first official "Dear Dr. Tracy" episode, tackling a fitting and timely listener question about navigating family dynamics. With a primary focus on mother-in-law relationships, they delve into topics like addressing defensive reactions, handling guilt trips, and initiat…
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As we embrace the holiday spirit, it's essential to recognize the challenges it brings and the importance of setting boundaries. In today’s episode, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and renowned relationship expert, to unravel the intricacies of setting and maintaining boundaries. Terri, the author of "Boundary …
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Navigating Intimacy in the Parenting Years with Sadé Ferrier
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Sadé Ferrier, LMFT! Sadé is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Sadé walks us through navigating our intimacy through the parenting years. She normalizes some of the dips in libido and challenges individuals have during these years. She provides insight into how to have conversations wi…
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How to Talk to Kids about Anything with Dr. Robyn Silverman
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This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Dr. Robyn Silverman, also known as The Conversation Doc! Dr. Robyn, a child and teen development specialist and host of the "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" podcast, just released a new book with the same title and is here to share all of her wisdom. Reflecting on her personal experiences, Dr. Robyn emp…
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Foster Your Care Web - A Physician's Perspective with Dr. Sheila Wijaysinghe
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In today's episode, we're honored to have Dr. Sheila Wijaysinghe, a renowned advocate for equitable healthcare, joining us in a vital discussion that resonates with many. In this Episode: Unpacking the Legacy of COVID-19: We revisit the COVID-19 pandemic, not as a distant memory but its aftermath and significant impacts on women. What are the long-…
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Enneagram and Marriage with Christa Hardin
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As we approach the many gatherings that the holiday season brings, the need for teamwork and connection in our relationships is as relevant as ever. This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Christa Hardin, host of the Enneagram and Marriage podcast, author, and founder of Reflections Counselling Centre, to explore the Enneagram assessment as a too…
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Invisible Scars with Jessalynn Biederstadt
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*Trigger Warning: Childhood Sexual Trauma This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with the inspiring and resilient Jessalynn Biederstadt, the host of the Invisible Scars podcast and owner of the Doted Boutique. As a victim and survivor of the Willow River, child sexual assault pornography case in 1999, Jessalynn has shown immense strength in her heali…
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Ann Garcia! Ann has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. Not only is she a certified financial planner and author of How to Pay for College, she’s also a parent of twins who just graduated from college debt-free, so her expertise goes beyond 529s and the FAFSA to …
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Decoding Personalization with the Shrink Chicks
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This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Jennifer Chaiken and Emmalee Bierly, licensed marriage and family therapists, co-owners of the therapy practice “The Therapy Group,” and co-hosts of the “Shrink Chicks” podcast. The two kick off the episode by taking us back to their grad school days and the reasons why their ultimate goal as therapists, po…
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Why An Unfair Labor Division Creates Resentment and How To Fix It With Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Tracy Dalgleish! Dr. Tracy is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who is on a mission to help couples break old relationship cycles and find joy in their relationships again. She talks to us about why unfair labor division creates resentment and what we can do to fix it. We al…
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The Power of Emotional Awareness with Dr. Cindy Hovington
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This week, Dr. Tracy is celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast! Kicking off the show with a moment of gratitude, she reflects on the show’s incredible journey towards nearly one million downloads and expresses her appreciation for the supportive community we’ve created together. The episode then dives into the essential topic of emotion regulation…
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How to Support Moms on Their Pumping Journey With Dr. Dianna Dixon
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Dianna Dixon! Dr. Dianna is a Doctor of Public Administration, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Certified Life Coach, and Master Certified Life Coach with a focus on postpartum families. She created Pump with Purpose a global lactati…
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The Balancing Act of Pregnancy, Motherhood, and Work with Stephanie Kramer
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This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Stephanie Kramer, a leader in the beauty industry who serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at L'Oreal USA, a professor at FIT, a mother of two, and the author of "Carry Strong”. Stephanie’s book aims to empower women in navigating the intricate balance of pregnancy, parenthood, and work. Drawing from…
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Breaking The Cycle Of Toxic Parenting With Cari Fund
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Cari Fund! Cari comes to share how we can break the cycle of toxic parenting. She believes that as parents, we are all humans who make mistakes, but the important thing is that develop self-awareness and the impulse to do better. Cari and Abbey get vulnerable about their own journey to break …
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Healing and Working through Shame - With Dr. Zoe Shaw
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This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, life coach, and podcast host. Her extensive experience spans over two decades, during which she's been dedicated to helping women navigate challenging relationships and discover their inner strength. Dr. Shaw opens up the conversation by candid…
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Maintaining Our Identity Throughout Motherhood with Andrea Herbert
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Andrea Herbert! Andrea is a mom of 3, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Gold Ivy Health Co. Andrea gives insight into how we can maintain our identity throughout motherhood and prioritize self-care. She shares the biggest mistakes moms make when it comes to self-care and the absolute musts for …
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Love, Acceptance, and Therapy with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
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This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, speaker, and author of two bestselling books “Loving Bravely” and “Taking Sexy Back”. Her work on relational self-awareness has reached millions of people around the world, and today, Dr. Solomon and Dr. Tracy are diving into the real exper…
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Breaking Down Stress When Things "Should" Feel Happy with Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA
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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA! Michelle is a psychotherapist, parenting coach, and the Founder + CEO of Parenting Pathfinders. Michelle helps us unpack why we stress out over things that “should” make us feel happy. So many of us struggle with feelings of happiness and being uncomfortable in happ…
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