The Podcast
The Podcast
WITH DR. STEPHANIE DUEGER
Episode 13
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Episode 12
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Episode 11
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a military spouse and the difficulties of raising a family while her wife is deployed. The conversation touches on the lack of support for military families and the challenges they face in accessing healthcare. Dr. Rebelle also talks about the insensitivity and assumptions made by some healthcare professionals regarding same-sex couples and alternative methods
of conception.
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Episode 10
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Diane Michel, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), shares her experience and expertise in helping mothers breastfeed or chest-feed their babies. She discusses her own breastfeeding journey and how it led her to become a lactation consultant as well as a La Leche League support group leader. Diane emphasizes the importance of social support and community for new parents, as well as the need to be flexible and adaptable in nursing one’s baby. She addresses common concerns such
as breastfeeding pain, pumping, and breastfeeding multiples. Diane also provides tips for parents starting their breastfeeding or chest-feeding journey, including finding a supportive community and being gentle on themselves.
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Episode 9
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In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger interviews Dave Bonaiuto, a psychotherapist and co-creator of a fatherhood coaching and support group called Council of Fathers. They discuss the challenges and transitions that fathers face, the lack of resources for new fathers, and common themes that arise in early fatherhood, such as overwhelm and relationship changes. Dave shares some of the 10 principles of fathering, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, emotional awareness, and connection, and ways we can help support new fathers through this rite of passage. They also discuss the significance of parenting with purpose and incorporating fun and play into family life.
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Episode 8
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Madison Fugere, a postpartum doula and sleep consultant, discusses newborn sleep and the challenges parents may face in getting their babies to sleep. She explains that newborn sleep is different for every baby and every family situation and emphasizes the importance of sleep shaping in the first three months. Madison also offers advice on feeding and awake windows in relation to sleep and discusses the challenges that may arise with infant sleep after the “fourth trimester.” Additionally, Madison highlights the importance of supporting parents, whether they are experiencing sleep deprivation or feeling unsuccessful in helping their young child sleep well and how a sleep consultant can provide this support.
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Episode 7
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In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Dueger interviews Jennifer House, a registered dietitian and expert in baby-led weaning. Jennifer discusses the importance of introducing solids to babies and the potential mistakes parents make during this process. She shares her personal experience with baby-led weaning and the benefits of this approach. Jennifer also highlights the significance of iron in a baby’s diet and provide recommendations for iron-rich foods.
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Episode 6
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In this episode, Dr. Angel Hill shares insights on how to prepare your body for pregnancy. She emphasizes the importance of fertility as an indicator of overall health and recommends at least three months of preparation for those who are already healthy, and up to a year for those with health issues. Dr. Hill discusses the impact of synthetic fragrances and plastics on fertility and suggests eliminating them from daily life. She highlights the role of minerals in hormone function and discusses the importance of managing stress, and increasing hydration, and outdoor time. Dr, Hill concludes by addressing post-pregnancy recovery and potential complications.
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Episode 5
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In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger speaks with John Chamberlain, son of Dr. David Chamberlain, about the field of birth psychology. John shares the story of how his father stumbled upon birth psychology and the role he played in its development. They discuss the use of hypnotic induction therapy to access birth memories and the impact of these memories on individuals.
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Episode 4
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In this conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger interviews Dr. Annie Brook, a world-class somatic and birth trauma therapist with 45 years of experience. They discuss three themes related to pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. The conversation covers major topics such as stress and overwhelm during pregnancy, common birth experiences like induction and C-sections, and transitioning into parenthood. Dr. Brook shares her personal journey into birth trauma healing and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and creating a supportive environment for new parents.
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Episode 3
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Dr. Thomas Verny, MD, a renowned psychiatrist and international bestselling author, discusses the concept of prenatal memories and the importance of understanding that babies in utero and at birth have remembered lived experiences. He shares his journey of discovering and researching prenatal memories, as well as his formation of the Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH). Dr. Verny explains the biological basis for prenatal memories and how the entire body, not just the brain, is involved in memory formation. He also discusses the role of the womb environment and the outside world in providing information to the developing baby. Dr. Verny emphasizes the importance of honesty in relationships and repairing any unavoidable stressors that may have occurred during pregnancy or birth.
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Episode 2
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Dr. Raylene Phillips, a neonatologist and President of the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), discusses the first hour after birth – The Sacred Hour – and the impact of birth psychology on maternal and infant outcomes. She explains the nine stages of a baby finding the breast just after birth and the dangers of interrupting The Sacred Hour. Dr. Phillips emphasizes the need to repair any emotional wounds caused by separation and highlights the importance of communication with the baby during pregnancy and after birth. She also shares information about APPPAH, such as Birth Psychology Month in March, and APPPAH’s resources for professionals who work with families and for the families themselves.
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Episode 1
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This is a brief video introducing the Prepared for Parenthood Podcast.