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• I'm Pregnant, Now What? Your Guide for Early Pregnancy

  In this special series premiere, Dr. Sterling shares exclusive content from the Sterling Parents pregnancy course, breaking down exactly what you need to know in those first crucial weeks after seeing those two pink lines. From calculating your due date to choosing the right provider, this episode offers evidence-based guidance for starting your pregnancy journey.Key Moments [35 mins]00:00 - Series introduction and app announcement 03:15 - Calculating your due date accurately 08:30 - When to schedule first appointments 15:45 - Choosing your healthcare provider 22:30 - Prenatal vitamin essentials 28:15 - Managing early pregnancy emotionsExpert InsightsDr. Sterling breaks down:Why 8-10 weeks is standard for first appointmentsExceptions for earlier careNICU levels and hospital selectionPractice styles and their pros/consPrenatal vitamin componentsEarly pregnancy emotional changesConnect With UsJoin Sterling Parents Membership Instagram: @askdrsterlingpodcastSubmit questions: [email protected]

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• Managing Anxious Thoughts in Motherhood: A Therapist's Guide with Dr. Cassidy

  In this insightful episode, Dr. Sterling welcomes Dr. Cassidy Freitas, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in maternal mental health. Using her powerful "car metaphor," Dr. Cassidy breaks down how to develop a new relationship with anxiety during the reproductive years and beyond, offering practical tools for managing anxious thoughts without trying to eliminate them completely.Powerful Quotes"Anxiety is like a backseat passenger in your car - it has important data to share, but it shouldn't be in the driver's seat." - Dr. Cassidy "We can only avoid these parts of ourselves for so long until they get louder and louder to the point where we can't ignore them anymore." - Dr. Cassidy Connect With UsFollow Dr. Cassidy: @drcassidy and check out drcassidymft.com Join Sterling Parents: sterlingparents.comSubmit questions: [email protected]

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• The Mental Load of Motherhood: Breaking Down the Invisible Work with Erica Djossa

  In this powerful episode, Dr. Sterling sits down with Erica Djossa, registered psychotherapist and founder of Momwell, to unpack the invisible mental load of motherhood. From her personal breakdown-turned-breakthrough after her third postpartum experience to creating an innovative maternal mental health platform, Erica shares insights on why mothers carry so much invisible work and how to create more equitable partnerships.Key Moments [45 mins]00:00 - Introduction to the mental load crisis 07:15 - The "laundry mountain" breaking point 15:30 - Gender roles and societal conditioning 22:45 - Partner dynamics and sharing knowledge 32:20 - Raising boys to challenge default patterns 38:45 - Creating sustainable support systemsConnect With UsFollow Momwell: @momwellJoin Sterling Parents: sterlingparents.comSubmit questions: [email protected]

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• Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

  Join Dr. Sterling and she dives deep into the science behind nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), affecting over 90% of pregnant people. Drawing from both current research and her personal experience with severe pregnancy nausea, Dr. Sterling breaks down why it happens, what's normal, and most importantly - how to get help when you need it.Key Moments [45 mins]00:00 - Introduction and prevalence of NVP 05:30 - The science behind pregnancy nausea 15:45 - Risk factors and genetic components 22:30 - Treatment options and medication safety 35:15 - Nutrition strategies and prenatal vitamins 40:00 - When and how to advocate for yourselfMyth-Busting Quotes"It's not in your head. There's a reason you feel so terrible - we have the science to prove it." - Dr. Sterling"We are prescribing too few medications for this and aren't moving people through the treatment algorithm at a fast enough pace." - Dr. SterlingConnect With UsJoin Sterling Parents Membership Instagram: @askdrsterlingpodcastSubmit questions: [email protected]

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• Self-Compassion in Motherhood with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT

  Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode, Dr. Sterling sits down with Kimberley Quinlan, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD, anxiety, and self-compassion. With her unique background in cognitive behavioral therapy from Oxford and extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, Kimberley shares profound insights on why self-criticism often intensifies in motherhood and how to break free from perfectionism.Key Moments [45 mins]00:00 - Introduction to Kimberley Quinlan's expertise 05:30 - The evolutionary roots of self-criticism 12:15 - Why self-compassion is harder in motherhood 18:45 - Breaking free from achievement-based worth 25:30 - Practical self-compassion exercises 35:20 - Modeling self-kindness for our childrenPowerful Quotes"The practice of self-criticism and self-judgment actually has played a role in our evolution... However, now we're not in that threatening environment. We're overusing a strategy that can be helpful in dire situations in everyday life." - Kimberley Quinlan"Being willing to feel your emotions is actually, it's so simple. But listen... these very simple things of being slightly kinder to yourself and feeling your emotions... can be life changing." - Dr. SterlingResources MentionedKimberley's Website & PodcastKimberley's Instagram: @youranxietytoolkitSterling Parents MembershipConnect With UsFollow Ask Dr. Sterling: @askdrsterlingpodcastJoin Sterling Parents Membership for expert supportSubmit questions: [email protected]

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