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Feeling overwhelmed by birth plans, pregnancy anxiety, and all the pressure to get it right? In this episode, doula and childbirth educator Sarah Ludwig shares how to prepare for birth and postpartum with more flexibility, support, and confidence, without spiraling into hyper-control.

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402. Doulas, birth plans, and anxiety: How to feel more confident and less overwhelmed in pregnancy and postpartum with Sarah Ludwig

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401. Q&A: What should I do when my toddler hits or pulls my hair?

Upset toddler raising his arms toward an adult, showing physical aggression during a dysregulated moment.

What should you do when your toddler hits or pulls your hair? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain why depleted kids lash out, how to hold a safe boundary without shame, and what foundations like sleep and connection matter most.

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400. GLP-1s and parenting: Body image, food noise, and talking to your child about changes to your body with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Person standing on a bathroom scale, representing weight related health changes and body image.

In this episode on GLP-1s and parenting, Dr. Rachel Goldman explains food noise, body image, and how to talk to kids about changes to your body without shame. Learn practical language shifts that support health, body neutrality, and emotional safety at home.

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399. Q&A: Are time-ins better than time-outs?

Young child standing in a corner, representing timeout, discipline, and behavior correction.

Are time-ins better than time-outs? In this Beyond the Sessions Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Rebecca Hershberg explain how to tell the difference between dysregulation, a skill gap, and deliberate behavior so you can choose discipline tools that actually fit the moment and support your child’s development.

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