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86% of my mamas over on IG do not take care of their own basic needs before they take care of their kiddos. THIS IS NOT OK. But then there is MOM GUILT. Diving into a major mom guilt discussion with Rena Beyer (coach, mom and psychotherapist) of @RemediesWithRena.Freebie 'Time Audit': https://tinyurl.com/RWR-TimeAuditA time audit which helps you see where your time is going and what your energy is like throughout your day to make better use of your time - rearrange. It audits 3 days of your time.Website: https://tinyurl.com/RemediesWithRenaContact: RemediesWRena@gmail.comTailor Rena's Content to what you'd like info on!: https://tinyurl.com/RWR-Survey ________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But did you know that a lot goes on for your partner after child birth? Like the other person, the one that didn't push the baby out. This is crucial for all women to hear. I hope you leave here leaving more connected with your baby daddy.Eli is a Social Work therapist (LCSW )who has worked in a psych hospital, and intense outpatient clinic and currently works in a group and private practice on Long Island.He created ELIvation, The Dude Therapist Podcast, and became a therapist to fill a need and create a modern outlook on mental health to create a more digestible and relatable view on mental health to help those in struggling times and add some extra inspiration and motivation to everyday life.Eli has been featured on Kelly Clarkson's show, IVF Warrior, Fruitful, Breaking Taboo and on multiple podcasts ranging from parenting, relationships, mental health, and infertilityHis main goal is to help people on their journey to add support, care, empathy, expertise, and insight.He runs events, seminars, and individual coaching on topics from mental health awareness, public speaking coaching, relationship coaching and confidence-boosting.Website: https://www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com/Podcast: https://linktr.ee/dudetherapist________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I polled you guys once about intrusive thoughts and did we learn  a lot that day. We all have them, they're normal ...but when do they become NOT normal? Today we are talking about PPA and Intrusive thoughts, two topics I personally relate to and advocate on. Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers)  is a licensed psychotherapist, anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey. She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping women manage and cope with anxiety through education, compassion, and community. To learn more about Amber visit www.ambervsanxiety.com www.theanxietylab.com (USE CODE MAMAKNOWS for $30 off)  Follow her on  instagram @amber_vs_anxiety________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new BFF couple friends! She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and he’s a regular dude. Together they’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you want to grab sushi with. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. Follow them on IG @vanessamarintherapy, tune in to their podcast, Pillow Talks, and join their email list at vmtherapy.com for totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors, and so much more. It’s the sex education you WISH you’d had!They're joining us today to talk about all things sex. I compiled a list of YOUR top asked questions and  they're breaking them down for us. Including about butt stuff, vanilla sex, sex after baby and more! Check out these courses:Finishing School (if you hav trouble orgasming, this is a must) Rediscovering DesireModern Man's GuideThe Passion ProjectVanessa & Xander's IG________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sometimes guilty of getting into your own head and making many motherhood tasks  negative? Today I am chatting with Tessa Romero about Mindset Shift. Tessa is a coach that specializes in motherhood and mindset. Mindset is the start of everything in your life.  If you choose to tell yourself that YOU CAN and that YOU ARE GOOD then YOU will THRIVE! Thoughts create feelings. Are you ready to shift your mindset? Find Tessa on InstagramTessa's FREE Masterclass Tessa's Podcast, Mind Body Alignment________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It’s so frustrating that your child always tantrums, seems edgy, or doesn’t listen. Or, maybe they have some weird quirks and habits that you don’t get? But, you can’t shake the feeling that something deeper is going on. It could be related to their sensory processing!" -Your Kids TableOne day I was chatting to my girls on IG about how frustrating it is that my son is always running into things and seems so "wild." Not "so" wild that he can't focus or complete tasks but just enough that I am like "WTF DUDE." Well thanks to the amazing community, several of them being Occupational Therapists - I learned about Sensory Needs in kids and since then our lives have been so much easier. We now GET IT, we get why our son is the way he is and we KNOW how to help him. We all have different sensory needs, EVERY SINGLE CHILD has different preferences. This episode is SO important to me. I want every parent to listen and I promise you, you will take away SO much and it will help you understand your child SO much better. Our very amazing guest Alisha empowers women by equipping them with the knowledge and strategies to help their child with eating and/or sensory challenges thrive.  She has been a licensed occupational therapist for 17 years, and has been featured in Parenting Magazine, and the Huff Post. Alisha is the creator of the popular blog Your Kid's Table that reaches millions of parents and professionals every year. She's also a mom to three boys of her own. Alisha's Instagram and websiteFREE 7 day Thriving With Sensory Challenge for all parents and caregivers - through 3/31/22!________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100% should be listening to this with your partner. Most couples that seek counseling typically seek it 6 years too late. Today we chat with Mac a licensed Black Male therapist with a specialization in couples therapy. As a therapist he specialize in improving communication skills, conflict management, friendship, intimacy, admiration and fondness within my couples.In this episode:Mind blowing relationship facts & statisticsDivorce, affairsHealthy communicationHow to get couples therapy help and more!Mac's WebsiteMac's IG @Talk2Mac_TherapistClinical Card Deck to strengthen your relationship CODE: MAMAKNOWS________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the dumbest argument you've gotten into with your partner? Grab some popcorn because today we will read off hilarious arguments. Turns out we've also been in most of the same ones. I suggest listening with your partner around so you guys can laugh together!Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a tissue: today we are hearing from a “normal” woman, she is your friend, co-worker, sister, neighbor and more….She is our very first @balkanina community mama on the podcast sharing her intimate experience with a cancer diagnosis as a young mom at only age 31. Lisa Orr! Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31 and is sharing her story with us today. She also shares to her podcast weekly to bring awareness, community and resources to anyone who lives with or knows something with cancer in their life!In this episode: Lisa's story of diagnosis Juggling motherhood & cancer Cancer & community Take away for all mamas  Elephants & TeaElephants and Tea is a nonprofit media company with the mission to help adolescent and young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their fight with cancer. They have the only magazine written for and by the AYA cancer community, telling their story in their own words...and it's FREE! The goal of Elephants and Tea is to help the AYA cancer community experience relief through self expression, inspire others during their cancer journey, and connect them with supportive organizations. The "Don't Call it a Journey" Podcast with Lisa OrrLisa on IG Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!____________________________Intro Voice: Nina LaurenIGIMDBWant to work with me?Email me: balkaninablog@gmail.comFind me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you could take a test that tells you your personality type and what motivates you to be better not only for YOU but for all your loved ones around you, would you? Well, you can. In this episode I am chatting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of @enneagramashton on Instagram and also author of The Enneagram Made Simple. Ashton is also a public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram educator. With a desire to see relationships strengthened and women empowered, she created Enneagram Ashton in early 2019 and has grown to over half a million followers! In this episode:1. What is Enneagram and how to find your type2. How can knowing your Enneagram improve your relationships3. Enneagram wings & more4. Enneagram in motherhoodDid you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find Ashton on social:@enneagramashton on IGSchedule an appointment with Ashton HEREGet 30% OFF with code 'MAMAKNOWS' on Ashton's Services! Take a FREE enneagram test HERE or HERE (please note this may  not be as accurate as a paid or personalized version)Take the $12 Enneagram test HERE ____________________________Intro Voice: Nina LaurenIGIMDBWant to work with me?Email me: balkaninablog@gmail.comFind me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices