Babies and Boundaries

Birth and postpartum is a sacred space. Protecting your peace before, during, and after birth can make all the difference in the start of your motherhood journey. Emily, a Birth Doula from Colorado, joins me today to discuss what boundaries should be considered for labor and postpartum! 00:00 intro/Emily’s story 02:31 why do boundaries matter in birth and postpartum 05:00 boundaries in the weeks leading up to birth 08:29 boundaries during labor 12:30 boundaries in the weeks after birth 25:02 outro/Emily’s info Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthdoulaemily/?igsh=MTFiYW9hcmt5MDNlaA%3D%3D Emily's website: https://emilyhauptman.com/

Trigger warning: this episode contains stories and discussions about children being s*xually abused. Mel Watson is a child s*xual abuse survivor and former prison officer who is using her Instagram platform to help spread awareness and education on s*xual abuse. She joins me today to discuss how we can protect our children from abuse and grooming, how child predators are treated in prison, and more! 00:00 intro/Mel’s story 02:51 how child predators are treated in prison 05:20 do predators deserve a second chance 06:23 what is grooming 09:10 forced affection from family members 10:56 sleepovers 13:17 early exposure to p*rnography  15:51 what to do if you have a bad feeling about a family member but your partner doesn’t see it 18:32 what’s the best way to protect our children against abuse 24:27 being a “helicopter parent” Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melwatsonofficial/ Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb

Is going low or no contact with your parents or in-laws a “trend”? How do you go about this? What if your partner doesn’t agree? We discuss all this and more today! 00:00 intro 02:30 how do you know it’s time 05:40 what if your partner is not on board 10:13 how to go about the conversation 11:34 dealing with the aftermath 13:24 outro and announcement Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow me on Instagram: organicallymaddie TikTok: organicallymaddie

Article info: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/21/well/family/the-maternal-grandparent-advantage.html 00:00 Intro 01:52 in-laws tread lightly? 02:39 the maternal grandparent advantage 06:49 is the DIL the gatekeeper of the kids? 08:27 DIL keeping new baby away 11:20 sons “have to be loyal to their wives” 12:50 grandparents providing routine “care” 14:27 outro Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

If you have an advice request, please email [email protected]! I do these episodes once a month :) Story timestamps: 00:55 MIL thinks my baby is a toy 06:30 my mom wants to spank my toddler 12:43 pregnant and my mom won’t respect my boundaries Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

Many new moms are struggling with their parents and in-laws after their baby is born. Here are my theories why. Download my FREE 25 page postpartum e-guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off your first Kudos order, my favorite non-toxic diaper: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

Just because you're a busy mom doesn't mean you have to stop growing, learning, and becoming the best version of yourself! Make 2024 your year with these tips. 00:00 intro 00:40 let go of what doesn’t serve you 02:42 move your body 03:53 have a health relationship with your phone 08:11 get to bed at a decent time 09:35 get out of negative mindsets 11:33 have hobbies outside of motherhood or making money 12:19 re-evaulate relationships Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb 20% off DIME Beauty, my favorite non-toxic skincare and beauty: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie 10% off Kudos Diapers, my favorite non-toxic diapers: https://therave.co/ref/2TGSWZNZKL4O2FKW

Is the nuclear family a scam? Should we all go back to multigenerational living? Let's discuss! Get my FREE 25-page Postpartum E-Guide: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ff1171138c13/sign-up-for-my-weekly-newsletter Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @organicallymaddie

People pleasing is a common struggle that many women face. I personally have dealt with this all my life, and have been on a journey to overcome this. Angela Martella, LCSW and therapist joins me today to discuss how to stop having "yes girl" energy and how to overcome people pleasing. We discuss how to start setting boundaries, learn to deal with the fear of rejection, and more! Join my support group:  https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow Angela on Instagram: @angelamartellolcsw Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @organicallymaddie

Welcome to the first episode of Ask Maddie! Thank you guys for submitting your stories. I hope this can be helpful for those looking for advice or guidance. If you want to be featured in a future episode, please email [email protected] 20% OFF DIME BEAUTY LINK: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/organicallymaddie Books/resources about toxic MILs: https://amzn.to/47Mc7Hy https://amzn.to/46MCjR5 Join my support group: https://stan.store/organicallymaddie/p/join-my-support-group-pwvzb Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @organicallymaddie