BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

We all want to feel joy, but what does it really mean to be joyful? Kate Bowler joins us today to break down what joy really is.

Kate’s new book, Joyful, Anyway, explores what it means to be joyful and the fact that joy often comes into our lives alongside other emotions like grief and sadness. Today, Kate shares her definition of joy and happiness as well as how we can recognize the difference. We also dive into happiness as parents, and how moms don’t always need to be joyful to be good parents. Kate shares that joy can be found in all of life’s moments and learning to let go and recognize those joyful moments is so important along our journeys through life. 
Order your copy of Joyful, Anyway here: https://amzn.to/4d32clM 
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Breast cancer and all of its unknowns can feel scary and overwhelming. In her upcoming book 
Beyond the Pink, Dr. Elonora Teplinsky gives women an easily accessible guide to understand 
their or their loved ones’ cancer diagnosis.
In today’s conversation, Dr. Teplinsky walks us through the risk factors for breast cancer and 
why more women are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age. We also dive into 
surprising risk factors for breast cancer and preventative measures we can take for ourselves 
and our daughters. So much about cancer and breast cancer can be confusing and frightening, 
but Dr. Teplinsky reminds us that early detection and awareness can go a long way.
Learn more and pre-order Beyond the Pink here: https://interludecancerstories.com/book/
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So many women are nutritionally deficient and don’t even know it. Today, Needed co-founder Julie Sawaya breaks down these nutrition gaps and what Needed is doing to help women catch back up. 

As a nutritionist and mother to three, Julie knows firsthand just how nutritionally depleting pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding can be. Women are often lacking nutrients before becoming moms, and taking care of our kids puts demands even more nutrition. In our conversation, Julie explains what nutrients our bodies need to thrive and how to make sure we’re getting enough. From pregnancy to perimenopause to menopause, women need specialized nutrition and Needed is here to help. 

Make sure to use code BDA for 20% your first order at thisisneeded.com 

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Moms are often the first to notice when something is changing in their children, their families, and their communities but so much of what mothers experience goes unseen and unmeasured. 
 
Today, Lauren Prentiss of Count on Mothers joins me to share what their first national benchmark reveals about motherhood in America today. From the overwhelming early years of parenting and the financial pressures families are facing to the surprising number of mothers putting off their own healthcare because of cost, the data puts real numbers behind experiences so many moms already know firsthand. 
 
They also discuss where mothers across the political spectrum are finding common ground, why making these experiences visible matters, and how research like this can help inform the companies, policymakers, and organizations making decisions that impact families. 
 
Most importantly, Lauren shares an encouraging reminder for moms: your observations matter and chances are, you’re seeing more than you give yourself credit for. 
 
Read the Wave One Benchmark and learn more about Count on Mothers at countonmothers.org 

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Feeding our kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming. From worries about the contents of our food to making sure they get the right nutrients, there’s so much to consider. In her upcoming book Feed Them Well, Jennifer Anderson simplifies mealtime from infancy to the teen years. 
 
As a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge to share on kids’ nutrition. Today, she joins us to answer some of the top questions parents have surrounding mealtime. We cover everything from fruit pouches to figuring out what sources to trust online. Through it all, Jennifer reminds parents that every meal doesn’t have to be perfect and that little swaps can make a huge difference.  

Pre-order Jennifer’s book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75896408 
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