If it's really meant to be so safe and effective? Then why? Why do you have to have these really strange incentives? This was the first time I kind of scratched my head to think, well, I don't know about this one.
— April West
Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 109: FEATURING APRIL WEST AND KATHERINE SIGBLAD, NEW MOTHERS AND CO-HOSTS OF MOMS OFF THE RECORD PODCAST
Show Notes:
Introduction:
- Greetings! This is a power-packed show for new parents, especially those with a baby in the house or one on the way.
- Dr. Paul interviews two moms, April and Kat, who share their experiences and insights on raising their first child.
- Learn how to overcome fears and trust your intuition as a parent.
Segment 1: Getting to Know April and Kat
- April and Kat share how they met and bonded over their shared philosophy on birth and motherhood.
- They discuss their decision to start a podcast and share their goals for the show.
Segment 2: Overcoming Fears as a Parent
- Dr. Paul discusses the various fears that can bring parents down, such as pain, loss, being alone, helplessness, and death.
- He shares his own experience of not always helping his kids process their fears and suggests alternative phrases to use, such as "I've got you" and "I'm with you."
- April and Kat share their own fears as new parents and how they have learned to overcome them.
Segment 3: Trusting Your Intuition as a Parent
- Dr. Paul discusses the importance of trusting your intuition as a parent and not always relying on external sources, such as pharmaceuticals.
- April and Kat share their own experiences of trusting their intuition and their bodies' ability to overcome illnesses.
- They discuss the topic of vaccines and how they made their own decisions based on research and intuition.
Segment 4: Tips for New Parents
- Dr. Paul shares a tip on the importance of having a stuffed animal or pet to cuddle with at any age.
- April and Kat share their own tips for new parents, such as the benefits of co-sleeping and baby-led weaning.
Conclusion:
- Thank you for listening to this episode on overcoming fears and trusting your intuition as a parent.
- Stay tuned for more episodes on topics such as natural remedies, alternative education, and more.