THIS EPISODE IS RELATIVELY GRAPHIC FOR THE SQUEAMISH AND IS EXTREMELY PERSONAL. IF YOU'RE NOT INTO THAT - SKIP THIS EPISODE.
I am chatting with Sara Reardon, a board-certified women’s health and pelvic floor therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in men and women. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What the pelvic floor actually is
What are some of the challenges that you might face when you have a tight or weak pelvic floor
How the pelvic floor is integral to many seasons and stages of women's health
I am chatting with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. She is a clinic psychologist, mom of 2, and the author of “I Didn’t Sign Up For This”: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy in Relationships... Including Her Own
On this episode, we’ll talk about:
Moments when we start to see the friction of our relationships and how to tackle that change
How our biggest issues with our partners might be more about ourselves than we think
Strategies on how to “communicate” our needs more effectively
You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING.
For the full episode with Deanna, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bLhhvwP9rIGX2OSlenp88?si=51fda2916d0540ff
You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING.
For the full episode with Elaine, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3glrnnzBqNhY0Mmb7tBeII?si=paDrfSSGTaSv-9vEDQIy1A
You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING.
For the full interview with Nadia, please listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Y2P3RXnQ3ODAaroTDVACe?si=YDfuzdxkQJinjXGLBd7uTw
You’re listening to the summer series of the It’s Fine. Podcast. I’ve decided to take a recording break this summer because well, transitioning into working motherhood and balancing life has been CHALLENGING.
For the full episode with Nina, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UHqLGPaU2hUzcWzlaG1Xb?si=a0utg1jlSuKlwBH_C5Q4Ow
Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year.
For the full episode with Amanda, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47RLDIMbJxoo6oFy9tpZBc?si=6x8-bpluSWSrxiba1nEIyA
Today, I am chatting with Anna Victoria. She is the founder of Vitalura Labs and Bodylura Nation.
On this episode, we’ll talk about:
Learning to love our body in different seasons and changing our motivations
Ways to know your body is changing without getting on the scale
Anna’s simple hacks to working towards your body goals
Today, I am chatting with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh. She has 20+ years working in fertility care and the host of the Egg Whisper Podcast. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What the egg freezing process looks like
What the emotional conversations are around wanting to freeze your eggs (ie: like using donor sperm)
What you can gain from learning more about egg and embryo freezing (especially if you aren’t sure what the future looks like)
Today, I am chatting with Tracy Vadakumchery, the Bad Indian Therapist. She addresses toxic guilt and shame that affect cultural norms and South Asian mental health, along with all things people-pleasing anxiety and culturally-related stress and trauma.
On this episode, we talk about
How our ethnic communities might keep us from trying to explore the right kinds of support
What trusting our gut can look like and why we struggle to trust it
A simple way to identify your values
Tracy is accepting new clients in New York, Florida, and California and also offers 2 free Facebook groups for South Asian Americans and therapists in need of support. Please visit her website to book your free intro call, and join Misfit Chaat House or South Asian Therapists and Healers Network to learn more about The Bad Indian Therapist! You can also find Tracy as the Bad Indian Therapist on Instagram and TikTok.
Today, I am chatting with Dr. Mona, a pediatrician and host of podcast “The Peds Doc Talk”. On this episode, we will talk about:
The feeding debate - breastfeeding vs. formula
The best ways to care for yourself as mom of a newborn
What bonding looks like and what should be priority one
Today, I am chatting with Paige Connell (sheisapaigeturner on socials). Paige is a working mother of four who uses her platform on TikTok and Instagram to share her thoughts on the mental load, parenting, and her career. Her goal is to raise awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocate for equitable relationships for couples.
On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What is mental load
Where does mental load show up and examples of it
How mental load can impact our relationships, especially our marriages
And how we can leverage tools like Fairplay by Eve Rodsky to level the playing field
Today, I am chatting with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck. She is a licensed psychologist and an Iranian-Armenian daughter of immigrants. On this episode, we talk about:
The common clashes between daughters of immigrants and their caregivers
What those clashes can do to our identity and self worth
What the daughter of immigrants healing journey look like (and it’s probably not what you think)
If you are interested in learning about Dr. Pauline Peck and her work, here are the best ways to connect with her
Instagram, Tik Tok, and Pinterest: @paulinethepsychologist
Schedule a Session with Her Team: www.noortherapyandwellness.com
The Culture & Connection Transformation Program - 1:1 month-long, high-touch educational program for the daughters of immigrants
The Roots and Fruits Group Program - a month-long educational and experiential program for the daughters of immigrants
Resources like:
Free Translation Guide for Communicating with Your Immigrant Parents
Free CULTURED Book Club: Monthly curated picks on all things children of immigrants x mental health (e.g., intergenerational trauma, immigration, cultural identity development)
Today, I am chatting with Israa Nasir. She is a mental health speaker, a psychotherapist, and a self-help author. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
Birth order and how it can influence our development and ways we connect with our families
The eldest sister profile
How to manage resentments as an eldest sister
How to set boundaries and prioritize self care to heal as an eldest sister
Eldest Daughter Syndrome Masterclass
Israa is hosting a three part masterclass on how to manage and overcome ““Eldest Daughter Syndrome”. Just because you were born as an eldest daughter does not mean that you have to be unhappy in life, and always put others first. You deserve the same happiness as everyone else. I’ll link more details in the show notes.
Just because you were born as an eldest daughter does not mean that you have to be unhappy in life, and always put others first. You deserve the same happiness as everyone else.I invite you to sign up for the waitlist, for this 3-part masterclass on how to manage and overcome “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”. You will receive more details through email once you sign up for the waitlist. A 3 part masterclass coming in Spring 2024. https://www.israanasir.com/courses
Today, I am chatting with Kendra Williams. She is matrescence activist, mentor, and coach. On this episode, we’ll talk about:
What is matrescence and how it can show up in all facets of early motherhood
What areas we can be most impacted by the transition to motherhood
What value setting can look like a mother
Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year.
In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life.
If you're interested in listening to Tiye's full interview, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/325Z3Kirw8pKGE3rcCsXA7?si=Vfg19xFDQsqJrG8DcQ6VnQ
Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year.
In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life.
If you're interested in listening to the Natasha's full interview, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gWSsXdwO3aQxqkvRJ4YY4?si=W9gu6lkLQBK1AN_zfTk8PA
Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year.
In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life.
For the full episode with Rachel, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GJ9MSMEWZakhSP3HHl3p7?si=NhCuCyMxRXONQpDEeHLUeQ
Thanks for listening to the "It's FINE." podcast. I am currently on maternity leave and am re-sharing my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the 2023 podcast year.
In 2024, my hope for you is to not let any limiting beliefs (see episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VLsQNn1zVeSZPtnwdg2dd?si=05tzA8CyRYG3u3wfB8cnnA) keep you from the your better than fine life.
If you're interested in listening to Morgan's full interview, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hhc7orvURCMxIEdvtEltI?si=39551de3fca149f0