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This week Liz and Kate are talking about the recent turn of events in all our lives, COVID-19.  Listen as they discuss how it has affected their lives, what’s changed, and ways they are coping.     MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Leave a review on iTunes here. | Sign up for our newsletter here. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Facebook. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Instagram. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Twitter. | 

This week we are talking with Rachel Bailey. Rachel opens up about the importance of prioritizing, failure, and being vulnerable. MORE FROM RACHEL: Rachel Bailey (Website) | Rachel’s Stay Calm Guide | Follow Rachel on Facebook | Follow Rachel on Instagram |   This might be our last episode for a while, due to the changes taking place at home with the spread of the Coronavirus. Please, stay in touch. Visit our website (www.momdeconstructed.com) and sign up for our newsletters. We share things we're doing, reading, and listening to and any resources we're finding useful. We'll also keep you up to date on new projects as things evolve. Stay well. Reach out. We are in this together. 

This week we are talking with Denise Roland. Denise discusses why she wrote her book, the importance of eye contact, and setting boundaries on technology for ourselves.    MORE FROM DENISE: Denise Roland (Website) | Please, Look up at Me by Denise Roland (Book) | FOX News Segment about Please, Look up at Me | Follow Denise on Instagram | 

This week we are deconstructing our conversation from last week with Maggie Quinlan.  This week we will share our highs and lows of our lives and of social media.   MORE FROM MARGARET: Johnson Quinlan Research | You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, media & medical expertise by Bethany Johnson & Margaret Quinlan (Book) - 30% Discount Code: 02AAAA17 | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Twitter | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Facebook | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Instagram | 

This week we are talking with Margaret Quinlan.  Maggie discusses research with Bethany Johnson that led to their book, the ways social media can positively influence mothering, and, of course, the negatives social media can bring.    MORE FROM MARGARET: Johnson Quinlan Research | You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, media & medical expertise by Bethany Johnson & Margaret Quinlan (Book) - 30% Discount Code: 02AAAA17 | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Twitter | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Facebook | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Instagram | 

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with  Kristy Rodriguez. Listen today as we talk about our highs and lows, navigating loss with kids and a holistic approach to health. MORE FROM KRISTY: Pure Nurture Podcast | Pure Nurture (Website) | Follow Kristy on Instagram | Follow Kristy on Facebook |

This week we are talking with Kristy Rodriguez of the podcast, Pure Nurture. Tune in as Kristy discusses losing her dad, postpartum depression & the importance of a holistic approach to our own healthcare. MORE FROM KRISTY: Pure Nurture Podcast | Pure Nurture (Website) | Follow Kristy on Instagram | Follow Kristy on Facebook | 

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lara Schulte of Generation.Mom.  This week we'll be sharing our highs & lows, the ups and downs of early pregnancy, and what we took away from talking with Lara.    MORE FROM LARA: Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community) | Follow Lara on Instagram | Follow Generation.Mom on Instagram | Follow Generation.Mom on Facebook | 

Listen as Lara shares:  Struggling with the balance of mom life and work life. How miscarriage has impacted her life. The uncertainty of the first trimester. How this impacted her husband. Her feelings of anger after miscarriage. Finding out she was pregnant for the fourth time. The need for connection. Benefits of publicly sharing about her miscarriage. LINKS FROM SHOW: Lara’s Miscarriage Post (Instagram) Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community)   MORE FROM LARA:  Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community) Follow Lara on Instagram Follow Generation.Mom on Instagram Follow Generation.Mom on Facebook

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Hope O. Baker.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 85.  We will delve into highs and lows and changing perspectives in life and in motherhood   MORE FROM HOPE: Hope’s Website | Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light (Book) | Follow Hope on Twitter | Follow Hope on Facebook | Follow Hope on Instagram | 

This week we are talking with Hope O. Baker Listen as Hope shares her story of being a birth mother and the consequences of that decision. Listen as Hope shares: Learning she was pregnant at the age of 21. Closed v. open adoption. Why she chose an open adoption. Finding her son’s forever family. Her birth story with her son. How her needs changed after her son was born. Spiraling out of control after her son’s birth. Her reasons for writing her book. Stigmas of being a birth mother.   MORE FROM HOPE: Hope’s Website | Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light (Book) | Follow Hope on Twitter | Follow Hope on Facebook | Follow Hope on Instagram |

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week from Ericka Young. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, go back and download Episode 83. This week we will be catching up on our highs and lows and chatting about money in our families.   Listen as Liz & Kate share:  High: Giving kids more autonomy. High: Dividing up the household chore load. Tips for teaching kids about money. Communicating with our partners about household finances. For the LOVE of Spreadsheets! MORE FROM ERICKA: Ericka’s Website: Tailor-Made Budgets | 7 Day Money Challenge | Follow Ericka on Twitter | Follow Ericka on Facebook | Follow Ericka on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking with Ericka Young. Ericka shares there is nothing that can prepare you for parenting teens, how goals can lead to successful budgeting, and the importance of open communication with your partner.   Listen as Ericka shares how:  Parenting teenagers have less resources than toddlers. She has learned to “let go”. She’s adjusted to having one child out of the home at college. She and her husband got out of $100,000 debt in 5 years. It’s possible to get out of debt by outlining goals. Importance of communicating with your partner about money. Looking back on your expenses to create a budget is key. Tips to raising financially responsible children. Introducing the concept of savings to young children. To recover from overspending. Setting small goals can get you a long way. MORE FROM ERICKA: Ericka’s Website: Tailor-Made Budgets | 7 Day Money Challenge | Follow Ericka on Twitter | Follow Ericka on Facebook | Follow Ericka on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm joined by Sara Topping, from our first ever episode(!), to deconstruct our episode from last week with Jennifer Summerfeldt. If you haven't listened, go back and listen to Episode 81. This week we will be sharing our highs & lows, and making informed choices about birth, and support throughout the birthing & postpartum to help cope with trauma. MORE FROM JENNIFER: Jennifer’s Website | Healing After Birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt (Book) | Healing After Birth Podcast | Healing After Birth - Jennifer’s Online Courses | Sacred Story Keeper - Jennifer’s Course for Doulas | Follow Jennifer on Instagram |  MORE FROM SARA: Episode 01: Mom Deconstructed | Follow Sara on Instagram | East End Birth Network, Inc. | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in Counselling Psychology and has nearly two decades of experience in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor and a coach, Jennifer has also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood, mental health, and healing. Listen as Jennifer shares her birth stories, healing from birth trauma, and support she hopes all birthing women receive. MORE FROM JENNIFER: Jennifer’s Website | Healing After Birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt (Book) | Healing After Birth Podcast | Healing After Birth - Jennifer’s Online Courses | Sacred Story Keeper - Jennifer’s Course for Doulas | Follow Jennifer on Instagram |  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage While Liz is out with her newest addition to her beautiful family, Amanda Rowe is co-hosting this episode with me. Amanda was featured in Episode 55. In case you missed that episode, Amanda is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, a blogger, and a book hoarder. Her first children's book If There Never Was a You was recently released. Amanda and I will deconstruct our episode from last week with Debra Fox Gansenberg. If you haven't listened to that, go back and download last week's episode. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, moms only being as happy as their least happy child, and some parenting pitfalls we see. MORE FROM AMANDA: Amanda’s Website | Amanda’s Book: If There Never Was a You | Follow Amanda on Facebook | Follow Amanda on Instagram |  MORE FROM DEBRA: Debra’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg (Book) | Follow Debra on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Debra Fox Gansenberg. Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW is the founder and owner of New Beginnings Counseling Service P.C. located around the North Shore of Boston. She has a 25-year history working in the mental health field as a skilled clinical psychotherapist and business owner specializing in individuals, couples, group, and family therapy. Debra has also been the Director of School Services for NBCS for 20+ years and she has customized and implemented school-based counseling services for several schools, Pre-K through 12th grade. She received her counseling degree from Simmons College School of Social Work. She lives north of Boston with her husband and three sons. In addition, she recently released the book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It with Lisa Sugarman. Debra shares her insight on what the biggest struggles of today's parents are and ways to reduce anxiety & stress in our children MORE FROM DEBRA: Debra’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg (Book) | Follow Debra on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back! With the arrival of Liz’s baby #4 we took a few weeks off from recording (thank you to all our past guests who helped us with the last 7 episodes). This week we are back and checking in with Liz and the arrival of baby Teddy. For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage Listen as Liz shares how:  The transition from three to four kids is going. Sleep: still rough, even the fourth time around. Her birth story with Teddy What she wishes she could tell her pregnant self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Katie Rössler, Amanda Rowe, Alison Donaghey, Valerie Friedlander, Stacey Porter, Carrie Sharpe & Kate as they answer the question: What do you wish you could change about our current mom culture? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Katie Rössler from Episode 49Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Stacey Porter from Episode 32Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Kate (One of your Mom Deconstructed Co-Hosts) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Lisa Sugarman | Katie Rössler | Amanda Rowe | Alison Donaghey | Valerie Friedlander | Stacey Porter | Carrie Sharpe |  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Carrie Sharpe, Heather Vickery, Kate & Liz as they answer the question: How can someone make you feel more appreciated and honored? Listen to guests: Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Heather Vickery from Episode 28Kate (Mom Deconstructed Co-Host)Liz (Your Other Mom Deconstructed Co-Host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Carrie Sharpe | Heather Vickery | Liz Sanicola | Kate Turza | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices