Hi! Just a quick note from Emily this week. And then I play the whole theme song because I know you love it.

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Is it okay to take mental health meds when pregnant? What about breastfeeding? Where’s the line between normal new-mom anxiety and full-blown postpartum anxiety? Or is it all just a big murky swamp? Perinatal psychiatrist Aparna Iyer, MD joins writer Emily Farris to answer these questions and so many more in this week’s episode.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

WomensMentalHealth.org

Postpartum Support International

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For this week’s episode, Emily was thrilled to chat with Ask Polly and Ask Molly columnist Heather Havrilesky, whose new book, "Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage" is out February 8. Emily and Heather talk parenting in a pandemic, anxiety, exercise, ambition, what it takes to make a marriage work, and how being a good-enough mom is enough.

HEATHER’S NEW BOOK, FOREVERLAND

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HEATHER’S OTHER BOOKS

Heather Havrilesky’s books on Bookshop

Heather Havrilesky’s books on Amazon

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Treadmill desk

Emily’s stepper

Emily’s sparkly socks

The NYT article we referenced at the end

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This podcast just reached a huge milestone! To celebrate (but mostly to take a breather after a rough week and before next week's big episode), Emily recorded from her living room floor and responded to listener voicemails about the things they said they’d never do as a parent, but totally ended up doing once they had kids.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

We All Know Too Much About Nutrition (Burnt Toast Podcast)

Kindred by Parents | Kindred on Instagram

This Food Writer Owes Parents an Apology (NY Times Article)

Dear Moms-to-Be: Never Say Never (What's Up Moms Article)

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This week’s guest is Natasha Bailey, a chef, podcaster, cheese expert, and mom of five whose lockdown made Emily appreciate her own a little more. Emily and Natasha talk about medical marijuana, bloody nipples, leaning into formula, balancing compassion and charity with their own mental health, and SO much more.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Hungry for Mo Podcast

Thelma’s Kitchen

Reconciliation Services

The Prospect

I Traded Postpartum Anxiety for Pandemic Anxiety (Article)

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Cheese Sex Death

Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada Board Book

Everything is Mama Board Book

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This week, Emily is joined by Mandy Major, Founder and CEO of Major Care (a virtual postpartum care company) and creator of the MyFourth App. Emily and Mandy talk doulas, postpartum poops, the best ways to support new parents, and what moms can let go of in 2022. Also, Emily got another voicemail!

ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Here’s the Scoop on Your First Post-Labor Poop

Our #MomStrong Culture May Look Great On Instagram, But Here's The Troubling Truth

9 Things to Know Before You Visit Me and the New Baby

Why I Used a Doula For My Medicated Birth (and would again)

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Emily is back from break with her first solo episode! After opening up about some of the growing pains and challenges that come with producing a podcast while doing a million other things (IN A NEVER-ENDING PANDEMIC!), she takes questions from the Mother Mother Podcast Facebook group.

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Emily’s Apartment Therapy Home Tour (Circa 2018): https://bit.ly/3ELDX7C

Emily’s Romper Kitchen Tour (Circa 2018): https://bit.ly/3qOgVYK

Teddys’ Big-Boy Room (Circa: 2019): https://bit.ly/3EOa9qV

Jocelyn Mackenzie: jocelynmackenzie.com

The Original Mother Mother: https://bit.ly/3sVCNnB

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This week, Emily is joined by one of her oldest friends, Tanei Atagi Henry — a writer, non-profit director, mom, and wife in Provo, Utah. Emily and Tanei talk about their not-so-picturesque hometown, Tanei’s life in the Mormon church, and the Christmas Emily spent with Tanei’s family. And yes, they talk about the undergarments.

A SCHEDULING NOTE: Emily is taking off next week to rest and spend the holidays with her family, so check back for a new episode in the new year.

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Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe so you get a new episode of Mother Mother every Tuesday!

Our theme song, "Mother Mother" by Tracy Bonham, is performed by Jocelyn Mackenzie with Harry Bolles.

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