Best The Rocking Motherhood Show Podcasts (2024)

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EP 107 \ Well Baby Visits: Are They Needed? Are There Viable Alternatives? 31:44

1h ago31:44

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SHOW NOTES: Should you take your healthy baby to well child or well baby visits? Are there thing you can do to encourage health so these visits aren’t as important? Are pediatricians the only option for getting care for your well child? Does a well child even need care? This is what we’re going to talk about in this episode! Growth Charts The Porta…

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227_Olympic Series (Part 5 of 5): The Legacy Of Dalilah Muhammad Gift To Your Mother Daughter Relationship 10:44

1h ago10:44

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On today's of episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 5 of this 5-Part Series on the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, I share thoughts a great gift that Dalilah Muhammad gave Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Anna Cockrell, Jasmine Jones. Specifically, I discuss how the gift of her legacy can help your mother-daughter relations…

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Ep 106 \ Changing Plans Late in Pregnancy: How & Why One Mom Switched to a Home Birth Midwife After 20 Weeks 57:14

10d ago57:14

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Today's episode is an interview with a mom & listener named Lauren who tells us about her decision to switch from an OB and conventional pregnancy care to a home birth midwife past 20 weeks gestation. She shares with us the events that led up to this big decision, obstacles she faced while making the switch, and the beautiful birth that followed. I…

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226_Olympic Series (Part 4 of 5): Motherhood Lesson From "The Other Simone" At The Olympics 8:37

2h ago8:37

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On today's of episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 4 of this 5-Part Series on the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, I share thoughts about "The Other Simone" -- Olympic gold medalist, Simone Manuel. Specifically, I discuss Simone's journey from the 100-meter to the 50-meter freestyle event and what key motherhood lesso…

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Ep 105 \ Sharpen Your Health (Part 3) - Trust God With Your Immunity 22:11

1h ago22:11

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Today I’m sharing part 3 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…

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225_Olympic Series (Part 3 of 5): How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's "Cross Training" Can Be Gold For Your Mother Daughter Relationship 10:04

15d ago10:04

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On today's of episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 3 of this 5-Part Series on the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, I share thoughts how to run your best race as a mom -- being the best mom you can be for your daughter -- through "cross training." Specifically, I discuss key motherhood lessons that can be learned from …

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Ep 104 \ Sharpen Your Health (Part 2) - Trust God With Your Birth & Family Plans 24:12

16d ago24:12

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Today I’m sharing part 2 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…

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224_Olympic Series (Part 2 of 5): Frederick Richards Shows You How To Get Better After Falling 8:49

1d ago8:49

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On today's of episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 2 of this 5-Part Series on the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, I share thoughts about how to be the best mom you can be by learning key motherhood lessons from Frederick Richards, the All-Around first-place finisher at the 2024 U.S. Men's Gymnastics Olympic Trials. A…

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Ep 103 \ Sharpen Your Health (Part 1) - Trust God With Your Nutrition 35:50

17d ago35:50

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I have been dealing with a case of laryngitis and my voice is not back to 100%, plus I have travel coming up that will make it hard to get episodes ready for you so I've decided to share with you the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so…

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223_Olympic Series (Part 1 of 5): Athing About Motherhood 9:20

8d ago9:20

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On today's of episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 1 of this 5-Part Series on the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, I share thoughts about key motherhood lessons learned from 800-meter track star, Athing Mu. As you cheer on your country's athletes, make sure to stay connected with me for this series. Dr. Michelle Deeri…

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EP 102 \ Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding vs. Pump & Bottle Feed: Comparing The Time Commitments of How You Feed Your Baby 29:53

21d ago29:53

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God made breastfeeding as the best way to feed a newborn baby, but in our currently world and culture, many people choose other routes to feed their babies. How we choose to feed our babies has consequences and one of those consequences is the time commitment of how long each way will take out of your day. This is a side of the topic I don't see di…

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222_Dating Rules: How Moms Can Know If Their Tween/Teen Daughter Is Ready To Date (Part 3 of 3) 14:00

25d ago14:00

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On today's of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 3 of this 3-Part Series on Dating Rules, I share some thoughts for moms and daughters to consider in order to determine whether or not their daughter's "love interest" is the right person to start dating. Specifically, I discuss 6 Questions To Ask About Your Daughter's "Love Interest." Let's get c…

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EP 101 \ The Doula Episode: What Is a Doula? Do You Need a Doula For Your Birth? 26:36

21d ago26:36

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I get a lot of questions about doulas and whether you need one for your birth at the hospital, home, or in a birth center, so today I’m going to take a few minutes to explain what a doula is, what they do, and whether you need one for your birth based on where you plan to have your baby. Helpful Links: 3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for…

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221_Dating Rules: How Moms Can Know If Their Tween/Teen Daughter Is Ready To Date (Part 2 of 3) 11:29

25d ago11:29

11:29

On today's of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 2 of this 3-Part Series on Dating Rules, I share some thoughts for moms to consider in order to determine whether or not their daughter is ready to start dating. Specifically, I discuss 4 Key Questions To Ask Your Daughter To Determine If She Is Ready To Start A Dating Relationship. Let's get conn…

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EP 100 \ 100 Things for the 100th Episode! 32:17

1M ago32:17

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This is the ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE!!! I'm so excited to hit this milestone with you! Today I'm sharing with you 100 things.....but you'll have to listen to know what that means! If you listened to the end.....go to the bottom :-) Helpful Links: HOME BIRTH PREP COURSE is still available HERE! 2 MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Yo…

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220_Dating Rules: How Moms Can Know If Their Tween/Teen Daughter Is Ready To Date (Part 1 of 3) 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

On today's of Mother Daughter Connections®, in Part 1 of this 3-Part Series on Dating Rules, I share some thoughts for moms to consider in order to determine whether or not to say "Yes" or "No" to your daughter dating now. Specifically, I discuss 4 Key Questions To Ask Yourself To Know If Your Daughter Is Ready To Date. Let's get connected. Dr. Mic…

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EP 99 \ But What If I Change My Mind? The Big Worry Many Moms Have About Transferring from Home to Hospital 26:35

2M ago26:35

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If you're worried about what you'll do if you change your mind in the middle of labor and decide you want to go to the hospital, this episode is for you. Transfers seem very scary when you're planning a home birth or a free birth, so demystifying what a transfer looks like can help decrease anxiety and worry, so that's what we're doing in this epis…

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219_Female Friendships (Part 2 of 2): How To Deal With Your / Your Daughter's Female Friendship D.R.A.M.A.™ 16:46

2M ago16:46

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219_Female Friendships (Part 2 of 2): How To Deal With Your / Your Daughter's Female Friendship D.R.A.M.A.™ On today's of Mother Daughter Connections®, in this 2-Part Series on Female Friendships I share some thoughts about what is hurting your female friendship. Specifically, I discuss the reasons for the D.R.A.M.A.™ in your / your daughter's fema…

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EP 98 \ Why Home Birth Is Less Costly Than Hospital Birth (No Matter the Price) 32:05

1M ago32:05

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Show Notes: We’ve touched on this before in another episode, but with our focus this past month on home birth, I wanted to spend some time looking more in depth at what comes with the global fee most midwives charge so you can appreciate the immense value that a home birth midwife brings. I also wanted to look at potential long term costs that will…

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218_Female Friendships (Part 1 of 2): What's Hurting Your Daughter's Female Friendships. 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

On today's of Mother Daughter Connections®, in this 2-Part Series on Female Friendships I share some thoughts about what is hurting your female friendship. Specifically, focus on the one word a mother should never say about her daughter's relationships. Let's get connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPIS…

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EP 97 \ Free Birth: A Safe Option Or Reckless Game of Russian Roulette? A Look At Unattended Birth 34:12

2M ago34:12

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SHOW NOTES: I've been seeing a lot about free birth on social media and I've had moms ask me what my opinion is about whether it is a safe option or something to be avoided, so I decided it was time to do an episode on it. It is a very interesting topic and it is certainly not new. We look at the reality of unattended birth in this episode and thin…

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217_Father's Day Thoughts: How Fathers Affect Your Mother Daughter Relationship 17:39

3M ago17:39

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On today's ENCORE replay of Episode #008** of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share about how fathers affect the mother-daughter relationship…and I give a shout-out to "my 6 dads." Let me know your thoughts about this episode and let's get connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family, da…

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EP 96 \ A Picture of the Reality of Hospital Birth for Labor or Induction 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Last week we took a look at home birth together. Today, we’ll look at hospital birth together. Not much more to say than that, other than to say if you haven’t listened to episode 95 yet, go do that first, then come back and listen to this episode so you can get the background. As a midwife who has worked in the hospital and out of the hospital to …

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216_Mother Daughter Communication (Part 2 of 2): How To Connect With Your Toddler to Pre-Tween Daughter 7:46

3M ago7:46

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On today's ENCORE replay of Episode #132 of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share how best to connect and communicate effectively with your daughter during her middle school to high school years. So, if you've got a full-fledged tween or a teenage daughter, make sure to listen in a take notes:) Let's get connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Mo…

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EP 95 \ Is Home Birth Reckless or Scary? A Picture of What Home Birth Looks Like 23:45

3M ago23:45

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Everything that is new to you seems scary. Familiarity is what makes things comfortable and less scary. This is true for many things and home birth is no different. I get messages from listeners saying they would love to have a birth at home but their husband isn’t comfortable or maybe they’re scared to do it. So I want to talk today about whether …

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215_Mother Daughter Communication (Part 1 of 2): How To Connect With Your Toddler to Pre-Tween Daughter 8:05

2M ago8:05

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On today's ENCORE replay of Episode #130 of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share how best to connect and communicate effectively with your daughter during her toddler to elementary school-age years. So, if you've got a toddler going through the "terrible (or 'terrific') 2's" or a pre-tween daughter, make sure to listen in a take notes:) Let's get …

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Ep 94 \ Helping Your Husband (or Other Family) Understand Your Desire to Plan a Home Birth 40:48

3M ago40:48

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When you want to have a homebirth but your husband or family isn't on board, it can be a very stressful and frustrating for everybody involved. They love you dearly and the lies of the world can have them believing that home birth is dangerous and reckless. Often with the right information, they will change their perspective, so this episode dives …

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214_SOLO_COVID Is Not The Problem: The Real Disease Killing Mother-Daughter Relationships 16:04

2M ago16:04

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On today's ENCORE replay of Episode #122 of Mother Daughter Connections®, I discuss the real disease that is hurting -- no, killing! -- mother-daughter relationships worldwide! Listen in as I share what the disease is and how to promote healing in your mother-daughter relationship. Let's get connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember …

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EP 93 \ Why Real Food During Pregnancy Matters: More About Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE 56:48

3M ago56:48

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Prenatal nutrition is one of the only things you can truly control during pregnancy. If you've listened long to my podcast, you know that's something I preach over and over, especially in episodes 23-26 and 88. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, author of three books all about this topic. You can find th…

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213_Two Mother Daughter Relationship Patterns That Will Hurt Your Relationship 8:27

3M ago8:27

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On today's ENCORE replay [of Episode #90] of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share some insights from my best-selling book, What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters. Specifically, I address two relationship patterns between mothers and daughters that hurt their relationship with each other. Let's stay connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, …

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EP 92 \ How to Reduce Your Risk of Tearing During Birth 32:09

3M ago32:09

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It is only natural that many moms are afraid of tearing "down there" during birth. Perineal tears (aka perineal lacerations) seem pretty scary, but the best way to deal with fear is by getting the information so you can think about it more rationally. Yes, tears do happen, but they are rare and the risk that you have one can be reduced by doing som…

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212_Social Media: 7 Ways To Help Your Daughter Manage Her Social Media Presence. 17:35

4M ago17:35

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On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, my twin daughters share their wisdom and thoughts about 7 Ways To Manage Your Social Media Presence. This is a MUST LISTEN if you have pre-tween, tween, or teen daughters! I'm so glad we're connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family, …

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EP 91 \ The Beautiful Symphony of Hormones: Fertility Awareness and Understanding Preconception and Pregnancy Hormone with Bekah Yawn 43:24

4M ago43:24

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If you are struggling now or have every struggled with infertility, or if you are currently trying to conceive (TTC), you are going to love this episode. Even if you haven't struggled, you will learn so much about your body and tracking your cycles which will help you know your body even better, so you are going to love this episode too! Today, I t…

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211_Social Media: The ONE Question Every Daughter & Mom Need To Ask. 13:53

3M ago13:53

13:53

On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share about the Key Question To Ask Yourself when it comes to using Social Media. Make sure your daughter hears this and that you start a conversation with her about it. Let's get and stay connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family,…

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EP 90 \ Newborn Transition to Life on the Outside: How To Make It Smooth and Beautiful 35:09

4M ago35:09

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SHOW NOTES Kinda like with birth, if you listen to people around you, you probably think that the newborn period is a traumatic time of screaming babies and nobody sleeping much. Babies are either colic or teething or allergic to this or that or won’t sleep at night. It can sound pretty scary. But what if I told you that all of that is something th…

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210_Daughter Empowerment: What's The Best "Power Tool" To Give Your Daughter? 11:50

4M ago11:50

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On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share some thoughts about Home Depot's newest campaign and what I think it really means to give your daughter power tools. Let's get and stay connected. Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and, Moms, remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family, daughter, and friends. _______________________…

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EP 89 \ Change Your Language & Change Your Birth: 3 Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Pregnancy & Birth 35:52

4M ago35:52

35:52

SHOW NOTES: Have you noticed this terminology that pretty much everybody uses about birth? The doctor said I “had to”. I asked the nurse if I “could”. They wouldn’t “let me”. Do you hear that? There’s a structure here that puts “THEM” above you…..and yet it’s YOUR birth. YOU hired THEM to be there. I wanna talk to you today about how a simple chang…

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209_Blended Families: How To Make A Smooth(ie) Transition (w/ GUEST: Amy Ambrozich) 55:47

4M ago55:47

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On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by blended family expert, Amy Ambrozich. Amy is passionate about embracing the joys and challenges of blended family life. Certified in both Active Parenting and the Stepfamily.Help programs as a SMART Stepfamily Therapy Provider, Amy uses her down-to-earth approach to empower couples t…

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EP 88 \ The One Thing You CAN Control In Pregnancy 44:45

4M ago44:45

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SHOW NOTES: Today’s episode is all about nutrition because there isn’t much you can control about pregnancy, but what you eat is one of them and we need to be making sure we do our best to give our bodies and our babies the absolute best we can so we can be healthy and strong throughout pregnancy. This information is also especially useful to moms …

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EP 87 \ The Episode About The Thing You Can't Say 42:41

4M ago42:41

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Information on this family's story on Children's Health Defense website Article on FB This family's VAERs Report My resources to educated and prepare yourself Helpful Links: HOW TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundati…

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208_Daughter Talk™ Series (AMA) - Wedding Bells Are Crashing! How To Cope With Being Estranged From My Daughter? 11:11

4M ago11:11

11:11

On today's Daughter Talk™ Series episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I respond to a mom who is estranged from her daughter -- who didn't invite her mom to her wedding! I share 3 Tips On How To Get Reconnected To Your Daughter After Her Wedding Day. Make sure to to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family and friends. Let's stay connected…

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EP 86 \ Circumcision Series Follow-up: The Truth About Biblical Circumcision vs. Modern Routine Infant Circumcision 21:35

5M ago21:35

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Many of you have struggled since listening to my series on circumcision back in January with knowing how to make sense of the current circumcision situation in our country and how that relates to the Old Testament biblical mandate for circumcision. I got an email from one of my listeners that shed some new light on the topic that I think will help …

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EP 85 \ Overcoming Birth Trauma To Have A God-Filled, Peaceful Homebirth with Aly McClain 59:15

5M ago59:15

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In today's episode, I interview Aly McClain from the Peaceful Homebirth podcast. Aly shares with us her background as a registered nurse, the story of her traumatic c-section birth with her first baby, her road to healing and recovery, and her beautiful, redeeming home birth she went on to have later. You will learn about how even those of us in th…

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207_Daughter Talk™ Series (AMA) - I've Got A Toddler! How Can I Be The Best Mom To Her? 11:56

5M ago11:56

11:56

On today's Daughter Talk™ Series episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I respond to a question from a mom who has a toddler daughter and wants to know: "How can I be thebest mom to my toddler daughter?" I share 3 Tips For Raising Your Toddler Daughter So There Won't Be Tension In The Teen Years. Make sure to to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with…

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EP 84 \ How Routine Testing Can Ruin Your Birth Plans/ The Damage Of False Positives And Incidental Findings 46:18

5M ago46:18

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SHOW NOTES: Are routine prenatal tests a good idea or are they simply another tool of our medicalized maternity system used to derail our birth plans and get us back in line with the standardized care they prefer? This episode will look at things like routine STD testing (specifically syphilis testing which is called RPR and TPPA), routine gestatio…

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206_Social Anxiety & The Fear Of Failure in Academics: How To Conquer Your Fears 12:21

5M ago12:21

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On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I share some thoughts about How To Start Conquering Your Fears. And I give 3 key tips to get you on the road to becoming more confident. Make sure to to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family and friends. Let's stay connected:) Dr. Deering __________________________________________________…

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EP 83 \ Those Who Are Well Have No Need Of A Physician, But Those Who Are Sick: The Inherent Risks Of Being Seen By A Doctor For Pregnancy (Which Is Not An Illness) 35:23

5M ago35:23

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SHOW NOTES: Pregnant women are not sick. Pregnant women are NORMAL and they should be treated that way. But 90% of women choose to see obstetricians for their pregnancies. Obstetricians are trained surgeons. We can't be surprised when surgeons act like surgeons. This episode dives into the risks women take when they decide to see an OBGYN for their…

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205_Menstruation: How To Help Your Daughter Transition Through Her Menstrual Cycle (w/ GUEST: Jesica Medellin) 50:53

5M ago50:53

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On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, I'm joined by author, speaker, and mom, Jesica Medellin. Jesica Medellin is the creative author behind the book First Moon Manual: Letters to Our Daughters, which is a compilation of letters, art, and poetry about the emotional side of menstruation. Jesica has a Master's degree in Education with a…

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Ep 82 \ How The Medical Model Will Scare You Into Derailing Your Birth Plan: 3 Induction Lies And How To Deal With Them 39:48

5M ago39:48

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If you are getting your prenatal care from a traditional practice, it is almost a guarantee that you will be offered an induction, or worse, scared into thinking you need an induction when it's not really true. This episode will look at 3 of the most common "reasons" (read: lies) that obstetricians or medwives use to scare you into thinking you nee…

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204_Daughter Talk™ Series: Social Anxiety, Beauty, & Body Image (Part 2 of 2) 13:13

5M ago13:13

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On today's Daughter Talk™ Series episode of Mother Daughter Connections®, in a Part 2 of a 2-Part series, I share my heart and thoughts about social anxiety, beauty, and your body image. So glad to connect with you :) Dr. Michelle Deering PS: …and remember to…DOWNLOAD & SHARE THIS EPISODE with your family and friends. ______________________________…

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