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Mothering From Within
Introducing Mothering from Within - the podcast that empowers and supports new mothers on their journey through early motherhood. Join host Kaili Ets, a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist and your holistic baby guru, as she provides credible information, emotional support, and practical solutions for navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. Through solo shows and guest interviews, Mothering from Within will help you gain confidence, trust your instincts, and embrace motherhood on your terms. Get ready to connect, learn, and lead your family with courage and confidence.
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Mothering From Within
Ep. 66: When Parents Feel Safe Again: Co-Regulation, Confidence, and Support in Early Motherhood
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Kaili Ets introduces the Mothering From Within podcast and explores something many parents don’t hear enough—you need safety too. In the early years, parenting doesn’t just shape your baby’s nervous system, it deeply impacts your own sense of calm, confidence, and trust in yourself.
She explains how, as you begin to feel safer and more regulated, your baby often starts to settle too—not because you’re doing everything perfectly, but because you’re showing up in a steadier, more connected way.
Kaili walks through gentle, real-life signs that your nervous system is shifting: less late-night Googling, less second-guessing, calmer decision-making, a softer tone, slower movements, more patience, and even moments of enjoying your baby… right in the middle of the hard.
She invites you to reflect on what would feel supportive for you, reminds you that needing help is not a failure, and shares simple ways to begin building that sense of safety—for both you and your baby.
This episode also includes a brief medical disclaimer and resources for deeper support, including a free on-demand training, her Holistic Baby Flow Method, and her book Mothering From Within.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
01:11 Safety for Parents Too
02:52 Signs of Nervous System Shift
04:08 Slowing Down in Sessions
04:47 Co-Regulation Over Perfection
06:22 A Question for You
07:20 Support and Next Steps
08:17 Final Wrap and Book
Resources & Next Steps:
• Free On-Demand Training: Rooted in Regulation
• Connect with Kaili
Instagram: @TheHolisticBabyGuru
Website: www.kailiets.com