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The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Are you pregnant and overwhelmed by unsolicited (and non-evidence-based) advice? Join Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-Intl Certified Birth Doula and a passionate Certified Childbirth Educator, as she kicks off each week with Monday Meditations to bring calm and connection to your pregnancy. Then we build your confidence through insights, birth stories, and care provider perspectives during Thoughtful Thursdays. She loves to merge the power of your intuition with the precision of modern medicine to help you navigate pregnancy and birth YOUR way. Ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered? Hit subscribe to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast today, and let’s embark on this transformational journey together!
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
The Power of Grace with Chelsea Skaggs of Postpartum Together: Letting Go of Perfection in Early Parenthood
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa is joined by Chelsea Skaggs, a life and relationship coach from Postpartum Together. They discuss the importance of grace and letting go of perfectionism in early parenthood. Topics include dealing with societal pressures, navigating changes in relationships, and managing parent guilt. Chelsea shares insights from her background in psychology and sociology, and offers practical advice for maintaining a healthy family dynamic. They also highlight the significance of understanding personal and family values, and how to shift from a 'to-do' list to a 'to-be' list. The episode concludes with information on how listeners can connect with Chelsea for individual or couples coaching, and additional resources.
00:00 Welcome to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast
00:47 Introducing Chelsea of Postpartum Together
01:10 Navigating Early Parenthood with Grace
03:22 The Transition to Parenthood: Personal Stories
07:08 Building a Supportive Partnership
13:40 Dealing with Guilt and Judgment
25:58 Current Offerings and Final Thoughts
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