Best Rachael Mitchell Podcasts (2024)

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Creating a Business and a Brand from Home with Tori Sprankel 49:10

34m ago49:10

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Episode 49: Creating a Business and a Brand from Home with Tori Sprankel Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a mom who works outside the home, all moms are working hard! This week Rachael and friend Tori Sprankel, a brand expert and business owner, chat all about building a business while taking care of young children at home. They discuss the ch…

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Sleep Training: What we Know (and what we DON’T KNOW) from the Research with Mandy Ruggeri 43:01

5h ago43:01

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Episode 48: Sleep Training: What we Know (and what we DON’T KNOW) from the Research with Mandy Ruggeri This week Rachael and Mandy Ruggeri, a journalist specializing in psychology, parenting, and child development, discuss the ever controversial topic: sleep training. Mandy speaks about her articles on baby sleep and sleep training and the research…

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Parenting Children with Disabilities with Kelley Coleman 44:14

12d ago44:14

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Episode 47: Parenting Children with Disabilities with Kelley Coleman @hellokelleycoleman This week Rachael and Kelley Coleman, author and mother, discuss parenting children with disabilities. Here’s what they discuss inside this powerful episode: Hear Kelley’s personal journey with parenting two kids: one with multiple disabilities and one with typ…

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“I Feel Like My Life has Changed and Yours Hasn’t” with Erin & Stephen Mitchell 57:01

22d ago57:01

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Episode 46: “I Feel Like My Life has Changed and Yours Hasn’t” with Erin & Stephen Mitchell @couples.counseling.for.parents Having kids changes your relationship. If you have ever felt misunderstood, disconnected, exhausted, and resentful towards your partner- you’re not alone- and this episode is for you! Join Rachael and Erin & Stephen Mitchell, …

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Bridging Separation at Bedtime with Dr. Gordon Neufeld 42:06

29d ago42:06

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Episode 45: Bridging Separation at Bedtime with Dr. Gordon Neufeld @neufeldinstitute This week Rachael has a very special guest, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, to discuss the importance of attachment and the challenges parents face when it comes to bedtime and sleep. Dr. Neufeld is a renowned authority on child development and you will learn so much in this p…

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Q&A with Rachael and her husband, Marley 34:31

1M ago34:31

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Episode 44: Q&A with Rachael and her husband, Marley Join Rachael and her husband Marley as they answer some of YOUR most asked questions this week, share a glimpse into their life at home, and more! Here is what they discuss In this fun episode: Marley gives an update on his recent stay-at-home dad life transition Rachael and Marley share how they…

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Food Allergies and Sensitivities in Babies and Toddlers with Dr. Trillitye Paullin 54:11

1M ago54:11

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Episode 43: Food Allergies and Sensitivities in Babies and Toddlers with Dr. Trillitye Paullin If you have ever had a baby with food allergies, chances are you experienced many challenges with feeding your baby. This week Rachael is joined by Dr. Trillitye Paullin, a molecular biologist and mother of two. Rachael and Dr. Trill discuss food allergie…

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Motherhood: Finding Joy and Authenticity with Caitlin Wilder 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Episode 42: Motherhood: Finding Joy and Authenticity with Caitlin Wilder @wilderbeginnings Motherhood can feel so exhausting, isolating, and divisive! It’s also portrayed on social media as just… not fun. Enter Caitlin Wilder. This week, Rachael is joined by Caitlin, a certified doula and mom of two turned social media “mom influencer” to have an o…

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Highly Sensitive Children: Tips for Parenting, Nurturing and Co-Regulation with Natalie Brunswick 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

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Episode 41: Highly Sensitive Children: Tips for Parenting, Nurturing and Co-Regulation with Natalie Brunswick @highlysensitivefamily We hear the term “highly sensitive” a lot these days- but what does being highly sensitive or having a highly sensitive child really mean? This week Rachael and Natalie Brunswick, a psychotherapist OT and parenting ed…

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Independent Play: Practical Strategies for Simplifying Play with Lizzie Assa 44:32

2M ago44:32

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Episode 40: Independent Play: Practical Strategies for Simplifying Play with Lizzie Assa @theworkspaceforchildren Should parents play with their children? Or should children only play independently? Independent Play is such a polarizing topic! That’s why this week, Rachael and Lizzie Assa, founder of the Workspace for Children, talk all about the i…

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From One to Two: Rediscovering Yourself, Managing Expectations, and Splitting the Load 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Episode 39: From One to Two: Rediscovering Yourself, Managing Expectations, and Splitting the Load with Cameron Oaks Rogers @cameronoaksrogers This week Rachael has on guest Cameron Rogers, a content creator, podcaster and mother of two! Cameron shares her journey to motherhood, including her transition from a career on Wall Street to full-time con…

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Advocating for Parental Leave in the US with Raena Boston 33:48

3M ago33:48

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Episode 38: Advocating for Parental Leave in the US with Raena Boston @theworkingmomtras Parental leave, or lack thereof, can be such a stressful part of the postpartum journey for new parents. That’s why this week Rachael has guest Raena Boston, co-founder of the Chamber of Mothers, on to discuss the importance of parental leave! Raena tells us ab…

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Splitting the Parenting Load with Betsi Flint @betsiflint 29:18

3M ago29:18

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Episode 37: Splitting the Parenting Load with Betsi Flint @betsiflint This week Rachael has on Professional beach volleyball player, Betsi Flint to talk about juggling motherhood and her demanding athletic career. Betsi discusses the challenges of balancing training and parenting, the importance of sleep for both her and her toddler, and the suppor…

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Supporting Your Child’s Speech & Language Development with Katie & Carly of Wee Talkers @weetalkers 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Episode 36: Supporting Your Child’s Speech & Language Development with Katie & Carly of Wee Talkers @weetalkers “Why isn’t my toddler talking yet?” “Should my child be saying more words?” “Is screen time OK for my baby?” If you have ever had these questions, you are NOT alone. Worrying about your child’s speech and language development is very comm…

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SIDS, Safe Sleep and Bed Sharing: Breaking Down the Stats with Shaelise Tor 43:07

3M ago43:07

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Episode 35: SIDS, Safe Sleep and Bed Sharing: Breaking Down the Stats with Shaelise Tor In this episode, Rachel speaks with Shaelise Tor, a pediatric researcher and clinician, about the data on SIDS, infant sleep and breastfeeding, and bed sharing. The conversation covers the difference between intentional and unintentional bed sharing and the fear…

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Starting Solids: Stress Free Baby-Led Weaning & Tackling Picky Eating with Jenny Best, Founder of @solidstarts 52:51

4M ago52:51

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Episode 34: Starting Solids: Stress Free Baby-Led Weaning & Tackling Picky Eating with Jenny Best, Founder of @solidstarts Starting solids can be so exciting but also so nerve-wrecking as a new parent! Feeding can be just as divisive as sleep these days, and this week Rachael is joined by Jenny Best, the founder of Solid Starts, to talk about the “…

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Maintaining Intimacy After Kids with Vanessa and Xander Marin @vanessaandxander 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Episode 33: Maintaining Intimacy After Kids with Vanessa and Xander Marin @vanessaandxander In this episode, Rachael Shepard-Ohta speaks with Vanessa and Xander Marin, authors and husband and wife duo, all about intimacy, relationships, and their new book, Sex Talks! They discuss the inspiration behind the book and the importance of open and honest…

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NICU Awareness: The Unique Challenges and Support Needed for NICU Babies and Parents 51:36

4M ago51:36

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Episode 32: NICU Awareness: The Unique Challenges and Support Needed for NICU Babies and Parents This week, we have our first TWO guest episode! Rachael has TWO amazing guests on to discuss all about the NICU. They offer unique perspectives from both professional and personal experiences. First, Rachael starts with Dr. Frankie Harrison. Dr.Frankie,…

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Ministry Menagerie 32:31

4M ago32:31

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Happy Birthday to the Nerd! The Nerd is doing her best with Lent and The Belle is trying to find her best ministry: a pumpkin ministry, a Beyonce birthday ministry...and The Nerd is freeing her from all of them.By The Nerd & Belle

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Fostering a Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere @babiesandbrains 42:39

4M ago42:39

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Episode 31: Fostering a Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere @babiesandbrains This week Rachael and guest Michelle Charriere, a birth to five mental health specialist, have a lighthearted but important discussion around attachment theory and its importance in parent-child relationships. Michelle explains the different attachment styles and emp…

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Body Safety and Abuse Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe with Feather Berkower 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Episode 30: Body Safety and Abuse Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe with Feather Berkower @parentingsafechildren This week Rachael has a very important conversation with Feather Berkower, a leader and well known author in child sexual abuse prevention. Feather educates us on ways we can protect our children when we are not with them both by having toug…

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Episode 29: “Perinatal Mood Disorders Don’t Discriminate” with Clinical Pharmacist Jasmine @pearlsofjasmine 42:11

5M ago42:11

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Episode 29: “Perinatal Mood Disorders Don’t Discriminate” with Jasmine @pearlsofjasmine This week, Rachael and guest Jasmine discuss a very important and often stigmatized topic, postpartum mental health and perinatal mood disorders. Dr. Jasmine is a clinical pharmacist who is incredibly vulnerable and open in talking about her own experiences with…

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The Adventures in Drug Testing & Daily Routines 35:25

5M ago35:25

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Who loves a good story? The Belle got drug tested and lives to tell.By The Nerd & Belle

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Grandparents: Boundaries, Parenting Differences and Advice with John & Diane, Rachael’s Parents! 39:28

5M ago39:28

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Episode 28: Grandparents: Boundaries, Parenting Differences and Advice with John & Diane, Rachael’s Parents! This week Rachael has two very special people in her life as guests- her mom and dad, John and Diane! Hear their real thoughts on Rachael’s viral "Boomer Advice" Tiktok, stroll down memory lane as they recount sleep and parenting in the late…

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Understanding your Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack 51:28

5M ago51:28

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Episode 27: Understanding Your Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack @fertilityfriday Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your body, your period, and your fertility. This week, Rachael and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, fertility educator and author of a new book, Real Food For Fertility, chat all about fertility awareness, birth control, using …

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Rachael Reads: Meet Jodi Cowles 26:36

5M ago26:36

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The Nerd interviews her friend, business partner, and author Jodi Cowles to discuss books, Jodi's recent projects, and the plight of the unknown author.By The Nerd & Belle

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"I Thought I'd Be Sleeping by Now" with Lauren Paley 46:00

5M ago46:00

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Episode 26: "I Thought I'd Be Sleeping By Now" with Lauren Paley @lauren_paley This week Rachael speaks with toddler mom, musician and content creator Lauren Paley. Rachael and Lauren dive into all things motherhood in this candid conversation, specifically sleep challenges. Lauren shares special glimpses into her experience as a first time mom inc…

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Friendships: Finding Mom Friends, Friendship Breakups, and Modeling Healthy Friendships for Kids with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Episode 25: Friendships: Finding Mom Friends, Friendship Breakups, and Modeling Healthy Friendships for Kids with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer We’ve all heard how important it is to have your “mom circle” but has anyone else ever thought that this is actually really hard to find? If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone. Adult friendships can be really hard es…

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Tricky Sitch 29:51

6M ago29:51

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The Belle gives her best lipstick beauty secret before the Nerd & Belle dive into discussing uncomfortable, tricky social situations and their proper solutions.By The Nerd & Belle

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Healing Birth Trauma with Illiyin Morrison 51:13

6M ago51:13

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Episode 24: Healing Birth Trauma with Illiyin Morrison of @mixing.up.motherhood This week Rachael and special guest Illiyin Morrison discuss birth trauma and some ways in which pregnancy and birth trauma can manifest. Find out how birth trauma can impact early experiences of parenting and what kinds of support partners, family members and friends c…

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Car Seat Safety with Jamie Grayson 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Episode 23: Car Seat Safety with Jamie Grayson of @thejamiegrayson Have you ever been so overwhelmed by the amount of gear and products out there for your baby? Join Rachael and guest, Jamie Grayson, as they discuss all things baby gear safety. Find out key considerations parents should keep in mind when selecting a car seat, when to switch from an…

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Guilty Pleasures & Princesses 36:08

6M ago36:08

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The Nerd & Belle round up a funny series of topics going deep about the difference between guilty pleasures and self indulgences.By The Nerd & Belle

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Nurturing the Infant Brain with Neuroscientist Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum 42:27

6M ago42:27

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Episode 22: Nurturing the Infant Brain with Neuroscientist Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum Join Rachael and Neuroscientist, Doula, Infant Sleep Educator, Author and Parent Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum, whose mission is to teach the science and support the art of nurturing infants. In Dr. Greer's new book The Nurture Revolution, she discusses the act of "nurture" fo…

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How Culture Affects Our Parenting with Melina Gac Levin 34:47

7M ago34:47

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Episode 21: How Culture Affects Our Parenting with Melina Gac Levin of @parentpueblo Join Rachael and guest Melina Gac Levin, as they have important conversations around culture and how it shapes the way we view our kids and parent. They discuss what conversations parents should have with each other before they have kids about how each culture may …

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You've Got A Friend In Me with special guest, Brandon Janous 52:46

7M ago52:46

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The Nerd & Belle chat with their friend Branon Janous about life, death, solo parenting, and friendship.By The Nerd & Belle

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Potty Learning and Supporting Your Child's Pelvic Floor Health with Quiara Smith 47:33

7M ago47:33

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Episode 20: Potty Learning and Supporting Your Child’s Pelvic Floor Health with Quiara Smith, Pediatric Occupational Therapist of @alohaintegrativetherapy Join Rachael and guest Quiara Smith as they dive into this much-requested topic and discuss common issues parents face when potty learning- like constipation, poop withholding, bed wetting and mo…

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Teaching Kids to Love Reading with Beth Gaskill 41:33

7M ago41:33

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Episode 19: Teaching Kids to Love Reading with Beth Gaskill of @bigcityreaders Join Rachael and Miss Beth as they talk all about our children learning to read! Hear some strategies and techniques for fostering literacy skills in kids and the importance of infusing fun into learning to read. You’ll learn about The science of reading (did you know it…

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Hey There, 2024 31:24

7M ago31:24

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The Nerd & Belle discuss their goals for 2024. Some are achievable, some most likely are not. You be the judge to see what these friends can--and cannot--accomplish in the coming year.By The Nerd & Belle

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Emergencies, Injuries, and First Aid with Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka 38:47

7M ago38:47

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Episode 18: Emergencies, Injuries, and First Aid with Dr. Nkeiru Orajiaka, Pediatric Emergency Room Doctor Nobody ever wants to take their child to the emergency room, but the reality is, it can happen to the best of us! So this week, join Rachael and special guest, Dr. Nkeiru Orajiaka, a Pediatric ER Doctor, as they discuss all things emergencies …

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Stay at Home Dad Life with Rachael & Marley 22:23

8M ago22:23

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Episode 17: Stay at Home Dad Life with Rachael and her husband, Marley This episode is a sneak peak into the recent decision for Marley to leave his job so that Rachael could run HSB and NOTU full time. Join your host Rachael and her husband Marley as they debrief about the decision for Marley to leave his Social Work job to become a SAHD. Rachael …

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The Christmas One 38:05

8M ago38:05

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Jingle all the way to the tree farm, mountains, or....Home Depot as the Nerd & Belle breakdown Christmas.By The Nerd & Belle

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Navigating Screen Time for Kids with Ash Brandin 42:24

8M ago42:24

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Episode 16: Navigating Screen time for Your Kids with Ash Brandin of @thegamereducator We have all done it. We give our kids screen time, and then the guilt sets in. Maybe you even feel like you did something bad by allowing them to use screens. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Navigating screen time can be such a challenging part of pare…

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How to Fight for Your Rights at Work with Daphne Delvaux 49:01

8M ago49:01

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Episode 15: How to Fight for your Rights at Work with Daphne Delvaux of @themamattorney Join Rachael and Daphne Delvaux as they talk about women’s rights in the workplace, family leave policies in the US and more. Daphne is an award-winning trial attorney and has even founded her own law firm devoted to women's rights at work. This episode is so po…

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Rachael Reads: Meet Rose Booth! 27:01

8M ago27:01

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The Nerd interviews author Rose Booth about her new book, Dancing in the Valley.By The Nerd & Belle

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Preparing for Travel, Sleep, or Stress over the Holidays: Solo with Rachael 31:11

8M ago31:11

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Episode 14: Preparing for Travel, Sleep, or Stress over the Holidays with your host Rachael Shepard-Ohta (of Hey, Sleepy Baby) The holidays are approaching and for a lot of us that means traveling, changes in routine, and big expectations. It can be SO hard feeling the pressure of wanting to create perfect memories and have fun because really it’s …

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Managing Sensory Overwhelm in Parenthood with Larissa Geleris 39:24

9M ago39:24

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Episode 13: Managing Sensory Overwhelm in Parenthood with Larissa Geleris of @steadyparents Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your health. Picture this: you’re cooking dinner, the oven fan i…

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Real Life: Dog Barf & Garbage Debates 26:20

8M ago26:20

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The Belle has a hot-off-the-press story to tell about her dog, Frank (named after Benjamin Franklin) and The Nerd wants to talk about recycling. This is as real as it gets.By The Nerd & Belle

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Let's Normalize Caring for your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sara Reardon (The Vagina Whisperer) 31:44

9M ago31:44

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Let’s Normalize Caring For Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sara Reardon of @the.vagina.whisperer! Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your health. Join Rachael and Dr. Sara Reardon as they talk abo…

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Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids with Katie Marston 33:05

9M ago33:05

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Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids with Katie Marston, Mom of 2 and Chief Marketing Officer at Once Upon A Farm. Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your baby or child’s health. Join Rachael a…