Best Jenni Brennan Podcasts (2024)

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Classic Perspectives: Your Last Argument 1:13:35

11M ago1:13:35

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In this classic episode, we complete the "Your Last Argument" questionnaire from The Gottman Institute. Using the questionnaire as a tool, we explore the feelings we each experienced during the disagreement, the factors that led us to approach the argument in that manner, deep rooted issues behind the argument, and what steps we each can take to av…

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Episode 118: When Friends Don't Show Up For Your Grief 48:53

11M ago48:53

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Are you grieving and your friends have gone silent? Were your friends great at the beginning of your loss but now it seems like they don't understand you at all? Do you have feelings of anger or resentment about your friends right now because of how they are responding to your grief? Join us as we explore why friends often stop showing up in grief …

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Episode 117:Keeping the Spark Alive 44:30

12M ago44:30

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Join us as we explore some of the most common traits found in couples that still have a spark in their relationship even after years of being together. Links Mentioned In This Week's Episode Couples Who Still Crush On Each Other After 10 Years Have These 7 Things In Common Base Hits and Home Run Relationships: What Women Wished Guys Knew Changing P…

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Classic Perspectives: Exploring Children's Grief 1:03:42

1y ago1:03:42

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In this classic episode, Jenni and Josh explore 7 of the top needs of grieving children. Tips on how to best provide support to children and teens when they are grieving are reviewed and discussed. Show Notes: National Center for Grieving Children & Families National Alliance for Grieving Children Jenni Brennan Resources Page Support The Changing P…

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Episode 116: Are You Happy In Your Relationship? 1:03:30

1y ago1:03:30

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We get a little real in this episode as we dive into the Gottman Relationship Happiness Quiz and explore the benefits and risks of using a quiz/tool like this to move your relationship forward. Come join us and see what happens... Links Mentioned In This Episode Relationship Happiness Quiz The Sound Relationship House The Seven Principles for Makin…

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Classic Perspectives: What’s Your Communication Style? 1:02:44

1y ago1:02:44

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Are you a passive communicator? Or are you more assertive? Join us as we compare and analyze our quiz results and find out what kind of communicator each of us is and what impact that has on a relationship. This is a Classic Perspectives episode. Show Notes: Identifying Your Communication Style Music/License code: 9XLJQK5TI78JUTZ7…

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Episode 115:Where's The Beef - Art, Music, & Depression in the Netflix show, Beef. 48:53

1y ago48:53

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Where's the Beef? Join Jenni and Josh as they do a deep dive into the new Netflix show , 'Beef,' paying particularly close attention to the role of art, music, and depression in the show's 10 episodes. Support the Show If you would like to support The Changing Perspectives Podcast, buy them a virtual cup of tea at Ko-Fi. Join the Community Join the…

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Episode 114: Anxiety in Children and Teens 50:34

1y ago50:34

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This week we dive deep into the topic of anxiety in children and teens. We chat about how to recognize it, how best to respond, and what NOT to do when working with and/or parenting children and teens who are struggling with anxiety. 9 Tools for Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety 10 Tips To Manage Your Anxiety Join The Changing Perspectives Podcast …

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Episode 113: Anxiety and Music 53:59

1y ago53:59

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Join Jenni and Josh this week as they explore the role of music in managing stress and coping with anxiety. For exclusive expanded content after today's episode, check out the April 2023 Ramblings episode by joining the Inside Perspectives Group on Patreon. Links Jenni's Newest Essay in So God Made A Mother 7 Ways Music Reduces Stress and Anxiety A…

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Episode 112: Toxic Positivity 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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You've heard it all before: "Choose happiness." "It's all part of God's plan. Don't be sad." "Cheer up!" What do we do when pressures to stay positive become negative? Join us as we chat about the concent of toxic positivity: what it is, why it's a problem, and what we can do about it. Join Our Patreon Community Articles Referenced What Is Toxic Po…

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Episode 111: Always Bring the Donut - Perspectives on Grief 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

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In Episode 111, we chat about all things grief: what we need when grieving, how to support someone who is grieving, and whether to bring them a donut. Always Bring The Donut Understanding Your Grief Join Us On Patreon and Get Our Ramblings Episodes

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Episode 110: Perspectives on Parenting Teenagers 1:05:41

1+ y ago1:05:41

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Join us as we discuss what we've learned from our mistakes in parenting teenagers, what the research tells us about teenage brains, and how we really feel about the societal pressures facing teenagers today. Links Mentioned During Episode Stanford Research on the Teenage Brain Parenting Teen Boys: 10 Things You Should Know Changing Perspectives Pod…

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Episode 109: Top 10 Misunderstandings in Relationships 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

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Join us this week as we explore 10 of the most common misunderstandings in relationships and how best to address them. Spoiler alert: we end up disagreeing with a lot of the items on the list. Come join us and find out if you agree with the list or if you agree with us. Links From The Episode: 10 Common Causes of Misunderstanding and How to Solve T…

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Episode 108: Laughter in Relationships 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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On this episode, Jenni and Josh explore the benefits of laughter in relationships. Come join us as we review the research and share our personal experiences. Visit us on Patreon for early content, special members-only episodes, and fun bonuses. Grief Resources Referenced In Episode Understanding Your Grief E-Book/Workbook Understanding Your Grief O…

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Episode 107: The "Hard Work" of Relationships 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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In this week's episode, Jenni and Josh unpack some of the messages from Michelle Obama's newest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Heavy emphasis on the concept of "hard work" in a marriage and how to be your authentic self in a partnership. Michelle Obama's Book: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times NPR Article: …

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Episode 106: Jealousy and Envy 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

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Join Jenni and Josh as they dive into the concepts of jealousy and envy, their origins, society's views of them, and what to do with these complex emotions. Links Mentioned During This Episode Holiday Grief E-book: https://bit.ly/holidaygriefebook Holiday Grief Email Series: https://bit.ly/holidaygriefemail How To Help A Grieving Friend: http://bit…

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Episode 105: Holidays and Grief: Why is it so hard?! 57:45

1+ y ago57:45

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Join Jenni and Josh as they explore common grief experiences around the holidays, why the holidays are so hard when you are grieving, and some strategies to make them a little less awful. Links and Resources Mentioned During the Episode Managing Grief During the Holidays E-Book Holiday Grief E-Mail Series…

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Episode 104: Weight Limits in Youth Sports 1:12:46

1+ y ago1:12:46

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Today Jenni and Josh tackle the very personal topic of weight limits in youth sports, the impact it has had on their family, their game plan to make changes, and what the research actually shows. Read the research and petition referred to in this episode Join our Patreon community to see videos of each episode, hear secret episodes, get early acces…

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Episode 103: How do you define your self-worth? 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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How do you define your self-worth? Do you compare yourself to others successes? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of self-worth and self-esteem. Your favorite married podcasters are back and ready to engage in more exciting discussions! Listen in for a different perspective! Join The Changing Perspectives Patreon Community: https://www.…

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Is it ok to break tradition? 1:06:56

2y ago1:06:56

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Episode 102 is here! Is it really a wedding if the bride doesn't toss the bouquet? What about cutting the cake? Or the shower? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of traditions and whether or not they should be broken!By DizzyBirdStudios

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Grief in Animated Films 49:38

2y ago49:38

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Episode 101 is here! Jenni and Josh dive into a conversation about grief and the cinema - ANIMATED cinema! What movie does the best job at exploring grief? Join in on the conversation. Special BONUS content, Jenni's version of TGIF!By DizzyBirdStudios

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How to Stay Connected With Your Partner: 10(ish) Tips 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

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Wow! Jenni and Josh are back! With a somewhat new, easy-breezy format! Recorded live from Facebook and released as a podcast! 100 episodes, baby! Join your favorite podcasting couple as they discuss 10 (or so) tips on how to stay connected with your partner! Hello, Jenni!By DizzyBirdStudios

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7: A Conversation with Brennan Hill 37:39

2y ago37:39

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Meet Brennan Hill. After being sexually abused as a child he entered adulthood wrestling with anger and destructive behaviors. But that wasn't the end of his story. After participating in a class known as CST or Childhood Sexual Trauma, he found understanding and healing. This is his incredible story. For more about Conversations of Hope, please vi…

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6: A conversation with Jeanna Meisner - Part 2 30:00

2y ago30:00

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This is part two of my conversation with Jeanna Meisner. Sadly Jeanna passed away on September 15, 2020. Jeanna never failed to inspire me. She faced her brain tumor with determination and grace. She will be sadly missed. The audio in spots is hard, and I apologize in advance. If you want to watch the video of this interview, please go to our YouTu…

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5: A Conversation with Jeanna Meisner 20:27

2y ago20:27

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Meet Jeanna Meisner who met the diagnosis of a brain tumor with a determined joy. God carried her in the midst of the seemingly overwhelming circumstance and whispered, "I'm here". Jeanna not only faced the challenge, she thrived. Watch and meet an incredible woman with an unending smile. This part one of our conversation. Recorded in 2018 Produced…

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4: A conversation with Jenny Becknell - Part 2 18:42

2y ago18:42

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Part 2 of my conversation with Jenny Becknell. Recorded in 2018 Produced by Jennifer OsbornBy Conversations of Hope

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3: A conversation with Jenny Becknell - Part 1 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

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Meet Jenny Becknell, a daughter who endured great physical and mental abuse from her father. After she grew up and accepted that her relationship with her father would never change, God surprised her by meeting her father right where he was. You won't want to miss this wonderful story of redemption and the faithfulness of a daughters prayers. This …

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2: A conversation with Beth Nowak 19:02

2+ y ago19:02

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Meet Beth Nowak. After being approached about sharing her story with a group of high school students, she began a journey of understanding her chaotic upbringing and what had led her to the point of addictions in adulthood. She discovered her story didn't begin with her, but with her parents. Eventually that journey led her to mercy, compassion and…

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1: A conversation with Tiffany Brearton 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

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Thank you for joining me for the first ever episode of Conversations of Hope! I am excited to provide for you in podcast form the interviews we did with some amazing guests! I started Conversations of Hope in 2018 as a way to share how going from an impossible situation to a place of hope can be done. You need only take time to hear the truths our …

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Ep. 45: Ruth Brennan on POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) 33:25

2+ y ago33:25

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In this bonus episode, I talk to Ruth Brennan, whose periods started to change when she was 36 years old, and who eventually went on to be diagnosed with POI (premature ovarian insufficiency). We talk about her journey to a diagnosis, what it was like to realise that she was infertile, navigating treatments and bone health issues, and the psycholog…

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Finding Joy in the Hard Parts of Parenting 45:46

3y ago45:46

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Sick of those smelly teenagers? Are you exhausted fighting with them? Or trying to get them to clean their room or do homework? But, won't you be sad when those times are gone? Join Jenni and Josh for a special parenting perspectives episode! Show Notes Links: Changing Perspectives Online!By DizzyBird Studios

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Relationship Bingo 42:31

3y ago42:31

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Do you like to play games? Are you looking for a creative and fun way to spend some time with your partner? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the Gottman Institute's Fall into Love Relationship Bingo Game! There's something for everyone and every couple - tune in now! Show Notes: https://www.gottman.com/…

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Chasing Perfection 57:59

3y ago57:59

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Nobody's perfect, right? But are we supposed to be? Join Jenni and Josh for this myth busting episode about perfection. Are you perfect? Do you strive to be? Come listen to Jenni explain how she's a recovering perfectionist! Show Notes: https://psychotherapy.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2009.63.2.103#:~:text=Just%20as%20t…

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Quiz Time: Couples Edition 38:17

3y ago38:17

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Grab your significant other, plug in some head phones, and take some fun couples quizzes along with Jenni and Josh! Quizzes can be a great way to connect and spark some interesting conversation between you and your partner! Looking for some creative date night ideas? check out these quizzes! Show Notes: https://www.buzzfeed.com/siesiem/which-movie-…

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Men's Mental Health 59:33

3y ago59:33

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Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of mental health, from the male perspective! Toxic masculinity, stigmas, and assumptions have caused many men to go undiagnosed. Josh reveals his own journey in this important episode. Tune in! Show Notes: Book: "Messy Hope" by Lori Wildenberg https://mhanational.org/blog/3-less-known-reasons-why-men-do…

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Relationship Uniqueness 52:48

3y ago52:48

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Jenni and Josh are back! And they're kicking things off with a great relationship episode. What are the things in your relationship that are unique to you and your partner? Do you always go to the same restaurant on valentines day? Always sit at the same spot at the bar? Join in on the conversation and tune in to this fresh new episode! Show Notes:…

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Ep. 44: Jenny Cooper on losing a baby at full term 1:07:51

3y ago1:07:51

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Jenny Cooper has experienced more loss and grief than most, and in this episode of Bits of Me she shares her story of having four consecutive miscarriages, followed by a full-term pregnancy that ended in the birth of her daughter, Georgia Penelope, who died in the womb at 38 weeks' gestation. It's about love and fear, about anxiety and loss, and ab…

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Ep. 43: Margaret O'Connor on choosing to be childfree 32:02

3y ago32:02

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In this episode, I talk to Margaret O'Connor, a counsellor and psychotherapist who is childfree by choice. A few years ago, she decided to set up a dedicated service called Are Kids For Me, specifically for those trying to make the decision whether or not to become parents. We talk about the factors that influence the decision, the reasons why it's…

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Ep. 42: Laetitia Gordon-Furse on the pain and politics of breastfeeding 58:03

3y ago58:03

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Is breast always best? Can mastitis always be treated with cold cabbage leaves? And if we talk about the uptake of breastfeeding being too low, what does that even mean? In this episode of Bits of Me, I talk to podcaster and mother of one (very soon two) Laetitia Gordon-Furse, who went through hell pumping relentlessly for weeks when her first son …

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Ep. 41: Anita Elawure on POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) and premature menopause 36:17

3y ago36:17

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In this episode, I talk to Anita Elawure, who was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at just 19, meaning that she entered premature menopause. We talk about what it was like to be told that she would be infertile and had to go on HRT at such a young age, what it means to enter menopause prematurely, her encounters with healthcare …

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Ep. 40: Jen Hall on forceps births and birth injuries 37:30

3y ago37:30

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Jen Hall is the social media and website coordinator at The MASIC Foundation, which supports women who have suffered serious injuries during childbirth. Jen suffered a third-degree tear after a forceps delivery in 2013, and shares her story of the birth, the consequences, and her work with MASIC. We talk about the Ockenden report, the culture that …

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Ep. 39: Claire Hunt on period poverty, stigma and equity 20:58

3y ago20:58

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What happens if you have to choose between period pads and crucial food items for your weekly shop? What should period education look like, and why is it still the worst thing in the world for a girl to bleed through at school? Friday the 28th of May was World Menstrual Hygiene Day. This week's episode deals with related issues as I speak to Claire…

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Ep. 38: Linda Kelly and Emma Carroll on Ireland's pandemic maternity care restrictions 53:51

3y ago53:51

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Linda Kelly is a Trade Union Official by day and a long-time women’s rights campaigner, now also the founder of Women Ascend and member of the Better Maternity Care campaign. She gave birth to her second baby during lockdown. Emma Carroll is an environmental scientist and farmer who had her first baby at the start of the pandemic, and since Septemb…

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Ep. 37: Dee Naughton on papillomas and mastectomy 33:51

3y ago33:51

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In this episode of Bits of Me, I talk to mother-of-two Dee Naughton about her experiences of papillomas, lobectomies and a mastectomy. She was pregnant with her first child when she started having some unusual discharge and eventually started bleeding from her nipple, and she shares her story of a short stint of breastfeeding, of navigating the cha…

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Ep. 36: Elaine Barry and Anna Keogh on sex after childbirth 56:49

3y ago56:49

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How do you know when you're ready? What does that even mean? Will it hurt? Where did your libido go? What about episiotomy and C-section scars and all the physio-related issues? What if you're just feeling touched out and you can't stop thinking about nappies, breastmilk and whether you're running out of bananas? How do you even begin to talk to yo…

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Ep. 35: Hannah Seignior on cervical smear tests & HPV 24:22

3y ago24:22

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In this episode, I talk to clinical negligence lawyer Hannah Seignior about her experience of having numerous smear tests come back with abnormal test results from the age of 18. She shares her experience of advocating for herself, going through a painful colposcopy, learning from a healthcare professional while a gang of student doctors were stand…

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Ep. 34: Melissa Plunkett on informed consent and maternity care 48:32

3y ago48:32

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In episode 34, I talk to Melissa Plunkett, a midwifery student and mother of two. She shares her experience of being induced at almost 42 weeks, and the drawn-out, confusing birthing experience that followed, ending up in an emergency Caesarean section and a lack of faith in her own body's capacity to give birth 'naturally'. Melissa went on to have…

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Building Your Relationship Love Map 1:07:19

3y ago1:07:19

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Jenni and Josh are back! Your favorite married podcast hosts have re-entered the studio and are ready to talk relationships! Do you have a solid foundation to your relationship "house?" Join Jenni and Josh as they once again tackle the topic of Love Maps! Show Notes: https://www.gottman.com/By DizzyBird Studios

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Ep. 33: Helen Ledwick on pelvic organ prolapse 29:52

3y ago29:52

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This episode of Bits of Me feels quite special, because Helen Ledwick is a mum of two who decided to start a podcast about women's health after learning that she had pelvic organ prolapse – which, if you know anything about the origins of Bits of Me, you'll know is exactly what I did! Anyway – Helen is just lovely, and in this episode she generousl…

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Ep. 32: Sadhbh Devlin on ectopic pregnancy 39:56

3+ y ago39:56

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In this episode, I talk to Irish-language children's author, TV production assistant and researcher, and all-round maker and creative, Sadhbh Devlin, about her two ectopic pregnancies. Sadhbh has polycystic ovarian syndrome and had very irregular periods, so conceiving wasn't easy for her in the first place – but then she had both her fallopian tub…

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