Episode 153: Absent Fathers (Epilogue)

Children who lack a relationship with their father suffer in so many ways, including lifelong questions about their identity and demolished self worth.

In this episode, Dana and Ryan discuss the complexity of growing up fatherless. Guests include Justin Hunt, director of the documentary Absent and Laura Zane Nwagbaraocha of Sage Synergy Counseling Center. We hear the personal stories of two adults, one man and one woman, who both grew up fatherless, Robin Pollack and Niki Kim. 

Birth in the News:
Millennials Put Off Motherhood
Infant Mortality Month

Research:
National Fatherhood Initiative
The Importance of Fathers

Resources:
Nurturing Dads Class
Sage Synergy Counseling Center

Episode 154: International Babywearing Week

Thanks to Tara Tomlinson Photography for this gorgeous image of Maternally Yours co-founder and tonight's guest, Cheryl Kindred!

Join the Conversation on Tuesday September 30 at 6pm ET as we celebrate International Babywearing Week. We'll explore why wearing your baby in a carrier facilitates bonding, supports breastfeeding, and combats baby blues and postpartum depression, how to wear your baby safely with confidence, and where to celebrate International Babywearing Week in your community. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org tonight, Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours, 

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 153: Absent Fathers

Join the conversation on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6 pm ET as we discuss the complexity of growing up fatherless. Social science research shows that children do better in two parent households, yet one in three American children live at home without a dad. We'll explore the perspectives of both children and mothers left behind by an absentee father, and learn about the profound ramifications of lifelong parental rejection. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org tonight, Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours,
Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 152 (Epilogue): Surrogacy

BIRTH IN THE NEWS: 

Manatee County Hires Armed Security Personnel in Schools
MIT Hackathon Thinkers Revisit Breast Pump

TONIGHT'S SHOW:
Tonight, Dana filled in for Ryan as she and Laura discussed all angles of surrogacy in part two of our two part series on third party reproduction. We heard from feminist and anti-surrogacy activist Kathy Sloan, Open Arms Consulting Agency owner Souad Dreyfus, two anonymous surrogates and Candace Wohl of Our Misconception and I'm Desperate to Have a Baby.

RESOURCES WE MENTIONED:
--Jack Newman’s induced lactation protocol
--The Gift of Life birth video
--Our Misconception blog
--Breeders: A Subclass of Women

Episode 151: La Leche League

Join the Conversation tonight, Tuesday, September 9th at 6 pm ET as Laura and Ryan learn about all things La Leche League. We'll hear from local chapter leaders as they prepare for the upcoming LLL Florida Conference in October. We'll also be joined by Conference keynote speaker and internationally renowned breastfeeding expert Dr. Jack Newman. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org tonight, Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours, 

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Epilogue of Episode 150: Mental Moms

Tonight's Topic: Mental Moms

In this episode, Dana and Ryan address the competing demands of mothering and living with mental illness. Our guests include Dr. Walker Karraa, founder of Stigmama.com, Heather Foster of Mental Parent and Lauren Blehm from Another Mom Another Blog. 

Balancing mental illness and motherhood, fighting stigma, and accepting your own mental differences are just some of the topics covered in this episode. From jobs to personal relationships, the discrimination that mothers with mental health issues are faced with when they are "out" about their condition(s) can be a motivating factor that promotes suffering behind closed doors. 

Birth in the News:

Rally To Improve Birth

Hilarious Birth Quotes

Research:

Mental Illness Facts and Numbers

Resources:

Lifeline

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Episode 150: Mental Moms

Join the Conversation Tuesday, September 2nd at 6 pm ET as Dana and Ryan address the competing demands of mothering and living with mental illness on our 150th episode of Maternally Yours: Mental Moms. Our guests include Dr. Walker Karraa, founder of Stigmama.com, Heather Foster of Mental Parent and Lauren Blehm from Another Mom Another Blog. Balancing mental illness and motherhood, fighting stigma, and accepting your own "mental differences" are just some of the topics we will dive into on this episode. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours,
Laura, Ryan and Dana