Podcast
How Hurtful Medical Language Can Actually Dehumanize Women
Have you ever felt dismissed or judged by your doctor because of the terms they used? You’re not alone. We’ve all heard terms like “incompetent cervix,” “lazy ovary,” or “failure to progress,” and they hurt. These medical terms don’t just hurt emotionally; they can actually affect the quality of care we receive. In this episode, […]
How to Choose the Best Prenatal Vitamins & Nutrition, Featuring Dr. Camille Hoffman, OBGYN, MFM
If you’ve spent even 5 minutes looking at pregnancy accounts on social media, then you know there’s a firestorm of conflicting information about prenatal nutrition and supplementation. How to choose the best prenatal vitamins, what ingredients you actually need, and why some of these “designer” prenatals cost so much money. Are they worth it? How […]
How We Can Truly Support New Moms with Advice Beyond “Enjoy Every Moment”
Hey, friends! Today, we’re tackling a piece of advice that many new moms hear but often find unhelpful: “Enjoy every moment.” While well-meaning, this phrase can feel dismissive or even guilt-inducing, especially when you’re in the trenches of new motherhood. In this episode, we explore the reality of new motherhood, which is filled with both […]
“Just Relax” and Other Words of Comfort That Hurt More Than They Help
Hey, friends! In this heartfelt episode, we’re tackling the well-intentioned yet often harmful advice that people give to those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss, particularly the phrase “just relax.” This phrase, though meant to comfort, can leave women feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. Katy begins by sharing her personal journey through recurrent miscarriage and infertility. […]
Avoid Mom Burnout w/ NYT Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky
Feeling the weight of the mental load and struggling with mom burnout? You’re not alone. In a world where gender roles are shifting, yet the bulk of domestic responsibilities still fall on women, it’s time to find a sustainable balance. This week on Undefining Motherhood, we delve into a transformative conversation with New York Times […]
“Who’s Watching The Kids?” Why Families Lose When We Think of Moms as Default Parents
Feeling the weight of the mental load and struggling with mom burnout? You’re not alone. In a world where gender roles are shifting, yet the bulk of domestic responsibilities still fall on women, it’s time to find a sustainable balance. This week on Undefining Motherhood, we delve into a transformative conversation with New York Times […]