Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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A CREOG study podcast for the busy Ob/GYN resident! 10 minutes of knowledge for your drive into work or while you’re savoring that cup of Joe. Make sure to find us on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Spotify as well!
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Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Risely helps people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes take ownership over their health so they can transform their life with more freedom and confidence. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and has experienced firsthand that when health transforms, so does everything else - our relationships, our time, o ...
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Holding space for parents to share their postpartum journeys.
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Rebecca Tischler founder of Milky Goodness bringing all her content to life in this must listen podcast for any mother out there. With real and raw emotions driving each topic.
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As a stylist who explores what makes women feel beautiful, entrepreneur and Instagram favorite @HilaryRushford brings her witty, winsome, and wise voice to honest conversations on how to have an extraordinary life (without being exhausted): More joy and less overwhelm in your style, business, and life. You’re welcome (wink), in advance.
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Formally known as The Calm Collective, ROOTED is a soul driven podcast created for humans everywhere seeking a vulnerable approach to life in its entirety. From soulful conversations around grief and relationships, heartfelt interviews with incredible humans, to real life updates taking place inside my own life - here, we don't believe in small talk. We go deep. We laugh, we cry, and we bare it all each week. This is where vulnerability and relatability collide. I'm so grateful you're here. ...
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Navigating through life is an adventure. Going through a pregnancy as working professionals with a preschooler running around is trial and error. We're figuring it out together. Join us on this parenting adventure from finding out to pushing out (again!) and all the things we learn along the way. Hosted by wife and husband duo and the founders of Lilies and Loafers, Fatima and Brian. If this is your first pregnancy, join us in season 1 where we talk through Fatima's first pregnancy. Come bac ...
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A podcast dedicated to the beauty and brutality of new parenthood - because giving birth is the beginning, but postpartum is forever. Created by postpartum doula Naomi Chrisoulakis, each week she chats to women about their postpartum experiences and asks experts to share their wisdom.
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Welcome to Mom Tips, your 60-second dose of positive parenting content from the team at Mom.com. Created with your busy morning routine in mind, these hacks and motherhood anecdotes are perfect to listen to while you're scrambling to get your family up and out of the house!
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Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories! As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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Dr. Miriam Stoppard’s podcasts bring you her reassuring advice in an audio format that you can listen to at any time, any place. More programmes will be posted on her website over the coming months covering baby and childcare, women’s health and family health containing useful advice and information. Miriam’s first podcast series is ‘The Pregnancy Diaries’ where she explains the three trimesters of pregnancy; what women can expect, the progress of the growth of their baby and hints and tips ...
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Memos from Motherhood (Or, I Gave Birth During a Pandemic?!) is a podcast that documents and unpacks the personal and political nuances of becoming parents amidst both a global pandemic, and seismic political, cultural, and environmental change. It features two friends: Misa, a Black American woman from NYC, and Veena, a South Asian American woman from LA. Trained as anthropologists, they process pandemic parenthood holistically and intersectionally through intimate conversations and voice m ...
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The 'Too Shy to Ask' Birth Questions: Liesel's Unfiltered Answers (Part 1)
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149. Misconceptions About the iLet Bionic Pancreas: It's Not Just for 'Train Wrecks'
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In this episode, Joe Solowiejczyk—diabetes nurse educator, family therapist, and type 1 diabetes advocate for 63 years—shares his transformative experience with the iLet bionic pancreas. Joe opens up about how this groundbreaking technology has given him a glimpse of life without the relentless demands of diabetes management. He describes the menta…
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Ep. 335 - Making Big Life Decisions When You Have Young Kids
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Laura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision w…
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No Question is Off-Limits: Liesel's L&D AMA
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148. Mastering Automated Insulin Delivery: Technology Insights from Dr. Laurel Messer of Tandem Mobi
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Join me as I chat with Dr. Laurel Messer, Tandem’s Senior Director of Medical Affairs, who brings 20+ years of experience in diabetes care, education, and research. 75% of clients coming to Risely are already using automated insulin delivery systems, which shows us that technology doesn’t necessarily solve all of our problems living with T1D, right…
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In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and embarrassing parenting-related questions they have asked the internet recently, diving into the topics of infant snot suckers, surprising swimming injuries, movie mysteries and more! Also, Shanna gives an update on the working-mom overwhelm she has been feel…
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Behind the Scenes in L&D: Liesel Spills the Tea
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147. Emily Hawkinson on Overcoming Diabetes Trauma: 'If I Don't Choose Myself Right Now, I'm Not Sure If I Ever Will'"
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After a traumatic pump recall and malfunction, today’s guest and 2024 Risely graduate, Emily Hawkinson, shares how she overcame her debilitating fear of lows and technology failures. From the time she would carry jugs of juice wherever she went to discovering sustainable diabetes management, Emily gets real about what living with trauma was like. S…
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In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of solving bedtime dysregulation and creating fruitful family fun. Also, Laura reports on her family's deep dive into fall activities, including a trip to a truly unique pumpkin patch, and Shanna opens up about her struggle to mana…
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The Truth About Tearing: Busting Myths and Offering Solutions
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146. Reclaiming Diabetes Care: An Endocrine Nurse Practitioner’s Vision for Healthcare Reform
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Today, we're diving into the intersection of diabetes and the healthcare system with an incredible guest – Natalie Bellini, who brings over 50 years of lived experience with type 1 diabetes and expertise from the forefront of diabetes care. As an Endocrine Nurse Practitioner, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and Program Dir…
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Ep. 332 - Taking Playdates to a Whole New Level
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In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of troublesome toys and sloppy surfaces. Also, Shanna talks about taking "drop-off playdates" to a whole new level, and Laura reports on managing work and parenting when a deadline is loo…
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Double the Joy, Double the Awe: Twin Birth Stories You Won't Believe
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145. Embracing The Chaos Lottery: Sarah Stewart Holland on Parenting a Child with T1D
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Named by Apple podcast’s Best Shows of 2021, today’s guest, Sarah Stewart Holland, is a mom, author, speaker, and podcaster of Pantsuit Politics. In today’s conversation, Abby sits down with Sarah to share her family’s journey with Type 1 Diabetes through her son Felix’s diagnosis at the age of seven. Coining the term “The Chaos Lottery,” Sarah tal…
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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including a historical parenting choice that resonates today, a surprising weeklong break that some schools in the U.S. take and more. Also, Laura reports on leaving her kids for two nights for the first time ever, and Sh…
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The Final Countdown: Third Trimester FAQs for a Smooth Finish
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144. T1D Pregnancy: My Second Trimester Recap
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I’m back for my second-trimester update. This recap includes the FULL spectrum of feelings that have happened over the last 12 weeks - including both the beautiful moments like starting to feel the baby kick and a traumatic flooding experience that completely knocked me and my husband off our feet. I’ll share the whole crazy story while also discus…
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Ep. 330 - Growing Up in a Haunted House
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Laura and Shanna get in the Halloween spirit with a very spooky "Throwback" segment, in which Laura recounts unsettling moments from her childhood living in a haunted house. Also, Shanna reports on how the Halloween season disrupts her life, and Laura discusses the evolution of her 3-year-old's Halloween costume. Finally, they share their BFPs and …
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Breaking the Silence: Dr. Crawford's Expert Advice on Infertility
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Today we have another reprise episode in line with our new GOALS curriculum. Fei and Nick bring on Dr. Benjamin Brown, Chief of Family Planning at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine/Women and Infants Hospital to discuss different types of progestins. What do different of generations of progestins do? How should they be prescribed? Find out on thi…
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143. T1D and Your Nervous System: A Neuroscience Approach to Emotional Regulation
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In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into nervous system regulation with world-renowned thought leader Dr. Brooke Weinstein. We explore the intersection of emotional regulation and living with type one diabetes. Dr. Brooke weighs in on how stress and trauma affect those with T1D. We also discuss masking emotions, avoidance tendencies, re-wir…
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Ep. 329 - Adventures, Antibiotics and the Apocalypse
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In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna finds herself contemplating the apocalypse when she watches one of her kids' favorite shows, and Laura gets the willies when she imagines the upcoming phase in her kids' dental journey. Also, Laura reports on the spontaneous adventure she took with her 3-year-old, and Shanna reluctantly admits h…
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A Love Story: Caitlin's Journey to Adoption
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142. ADHD + T1D: How to Hack Your Neurodivergent Brain
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In this week’s episode, we’re focusing on focus, pun intended! Joining me is Risely Coach Megan Baumley, who also works outside of Risely as a speech-language pathologist. Between 4-5% of adults in the US are believed to have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, and yet fewer than 20% of them are diagnosed and treated, with women often going und…
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Reprise Episode - Early Unlocated Pregnancy
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Today we have another reprise episode in line with our new GOALS curriculum. We bring Dr. Erin Cleary on to us about early unlocated pregnancies: an important topic for ob/gyns, primary care providers, and emergency medicine providers. Learn about how to initially work up an early unlocated pregnancy and when to call your friendly neighborhood Ob/G…
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Ep. 328 - Should I Do Fertility Testing?
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In part two of "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer more listener questions, diving into the topics of fertility tests, baby names, diet culture and more! Also, Shanna talks about her daughter's student council campaign, and Laura reports on her 5-year-old's latest writing achievement. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. …
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Inducing Labor 101: Your Burning Questions Answered
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141. How Diabetes Made NBA Player Gary Forbes a Better Athlete
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On today’s episode, I’m joined by former NBA player and dad, Gary Forbes. Having grown up in a family of professional athletes, Gary immediately leaned on his dad, who also has diabetes, for encouragement. In this conversation, Gary talks about his journey with using a CGM, how he conquered his fear of needles, the challenges of managing diabetes w…
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Ep. 327 - When Should You Stop Being Naked in Front of Your Kids?
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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about strategies for keeping your mom-life organized, handling nudity in front of your kids, discussing your child's development with strangers and more. Also, Laura talks about feeling overwhelmed by managing her parenting, work and home life, and Shanna discus…
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Surprise! This Baby Checked In Early at a Hotel?!
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Reprise Episode - Labor Management Part I
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Today we have another reprise episode in line with our new GOALS curriculum. ACOG has released a new clinical practice guideline on labor management! Fei and Nick go over the first part: what are the definitions of the stages of labor? Remember to join OB GYN GOALS for further learning that lines up with today's episode: www.obgyngoals.org Twitter:…
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140. How an Unexpected T1D Diagnosis Transformed Keary Cheney’s Motherhood Journey
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Joining me today is Keary Cheney, a mama of four and the host of Spill The T1D Podcast with a wild, inspiring story that will have you on the edge of your seat! She tells her diagnosis story that started in Africa and landed her in a coma. Keary shares the anxiety and steep learning curve that came with adjusting after her shocking diagnosis. We ta…
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Ep. 326 - Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream
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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for encouraging your kids' independent play, helping your kids relax after having bad dreams and more. Also, Shanna reports on the newest addition to her family, and Laura talks about her 3-year-old's sudden swimming ski…
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Across the Pond: UK vs. US Maternity Care with Midwife Marley
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139. What’s Often Overlooked About T1D: Self-Worth, Internal Dialogue, and the Unconscious Patterns That Are Sabotaging Your Efforts
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Joining me today is the newest member of the Risely coaching team, Meghan Higgins. Meghan, a registered nurse, graduated from our group coaching program and became a certified health coach to help others with T1D. In today’s episode, she shares how she never thought she’d get off the blood sugar roller coaster and how she didn’t realize how certain…
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Today we have another reprise episode in line with our new GOALS curriculum. Fei and Nick are re-joined by Dr. Andrey Dolinko, an Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn and REI subspecialist at Brown University/Women and Infants to talk more about hysteroscopy. Remember to join OB GYN GOALS for further learning that lines up with today's episode: www.obgyng…
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Ep. 325 - The Creepy Thing Laura Heard on the Baby Monitor
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In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of unusual things we have bought for our kids, the eerie things we've heard lately as parents and more! Also, Laura discusses her experience getting a colonoscopy and how it affected her mom life, and Shanna reports on the newest reward system she's…
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Birth it Up Success Story: How This Mom Rocked Her Labor
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138. Everything You Want to Know About Diabetic Alert Dogs
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Today’s episode answers all of your questions about diabetic alert dogs. Our guest, Annie from Medi-Dogs, is here to tell us about how diabetic alert dogs actually work, what they’re smelling for, and how reliable they are. Annie also shares how training works, no matter if the dog is raised to be one or is a dog you already own. She goes over the …
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