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Partners Beyond Parenthood
Welcome to Partners Beyond Parenthood, hosted by new mother and advocate for personal empowerment in parenting, Saba Bosuener. This podcast is a resource for mothers and fathers navigating the complex journey of maintaining personal identity and relationship dynamics in the face of new parenthood. Each week, Saba shares strategies, stories, and expert insights designed to help overwhelmed parents gain clarity, reconnect with their partners, and embrace their true selves while managing the demands of parenthood. Join her as she explores the challenges and celebrates the triumphs of parenting, with the goal of empowering parents to thrive in both their personal and shared paths.
Episodes
24 episodes
23 | A Weekly Meeting to Strengthen Your Relationship After Kids
Struggling to stay connected as parents? A weekly exercise can help you strengthen your relationship, better manage your time, and navigate parenthood as a team. In this episode, I share how to implement this exercise into your routine and make...
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Episode 23
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14:53
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22 | Teething, Separation Anxiety and Sickness: Surviving the Chaos of Parenthood
Even the most patient parents reach a breaking point — let’s talk about the night I hit mine. In this episode, I share my raw and honest experience of parenting through teething, sickness, and separation anxiety all at once. There’s no manual o...
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Episode 22
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16:31
21 | Navigating Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Pain Relief, Safe Workouts, and Diastasis Recti w/ Dr. Jen Fabroni
Your postpartum story starts with what you do right now. In this episode, Dr. Jen Fraboni of Jen Health shares her tips for navigating the physical changes of pregnancy and preparing for a smoother postpartum recovery. Her advice will help you ...
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Episode 21
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42:58
20 | How to Raise Successful Kids: The T.R.I.C.K. Framework
How do we raise successful, happy children? Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual, but my husband and I have found a powerful guide in the T.R.I.C.K. framework from Esther Wojcicki’s book, How to Raise Successful People: Simple Less...
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Episode 20
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12:49
19 | Co-Sleeping, Bed Sharing, & Sleep Training: Debunking Myths & Rethinking Your Approach to Sleep w/ Rachael Shepard-Ohta
Forget what you’ve heard about sleep training — let’s explore a baby-led, flexible approach. Like many parents, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, founder of Hey Sleepy Baby and host of the No One Told Us podcast, discovered that traditional sleep training ...
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Episode 19
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39:32
18 | Pregnancy Round Two: Fertility Myths and Mindset shifts
In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood, I’m sharing a personal update on my journey through my second pregnancy. I reflect on the differences between my first pregnancy and this one, from the decision to expand our ...
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Episode 18
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17:49
17 | Introducing Solids: Baby Led Weaning vs Purees?
Ready or thinking about the next step of how to introduce solids to your little one?In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenting, I share my personal journey of navigating baby-led weaning and why it became the main method we chose.
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Episode 17
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11:59
16 | The Truth About “Bouncing Back:” How to Navigate Postpartum Recovery & Your Fitness Goals w/ Brianna Battles
“There's so many outdated belief systems associated with birth, recovery and fitness.”In this episode, fitness coach Brianna Battles helps me explore common misconceptions that can create unrealistic expectations and impact wome...
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Episode 16
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40:17
15 | How to Achieve Financial Freedom as a Parent & Invest in Your Child’s Future w/ Sanskriti Nigam
Can you achieve financial freedom with the added expense of parenthood? When corporate tax director Sanskriti Nigam became a mother, her approach to money and career took a major turn. In this episode, she shares what she’s doing to reach finan...
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Episode 15
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43:11
14 | Traveling with a Baby: Road Trips, Air Travel, and Equipment Tips
You've probably heard of the horror stories when parents travel with their kids and their baby just won't stop crying. Or maybe you've been scarred because this happened to you!In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood, host Saba Bo...
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16:20
13 | Navigating Early Childhood Intervention: Speech and Language Development w/ Jill Urbane
In this episode, I am joined by Jill Urbane, an early childhood interventionist and social worker with over 25 years of experience. Jill shares her unique journey from working in psychiatric units and prisons to becoming a passionate advocate f...
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Episode 13
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34:44
12 | Marriage After Kids: Tips on Balancing Partnership & Parenthood w/ Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
Life changes in countless ways after having kids, and the relationship with our partner is among the most affected. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh joins me to explore how parenthood impacts marriages and challenges our sense of self. We ...
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Episode 12
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41:43
11 | Empower Your Birth Experience: How to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth & Recovery w/ Sophie Villeneuve
Do you know how important the pelvic floor is to your health? From pregnancy to postpartum, the pelvic floor plays a critical role in preparing the body for an easier birth and speedy recovery. In this episode, expert Sophie Villeneuve shares i...
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Episode 11
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42:33
10 | Being a Role Model and fostering healthy habits at home: Drew Griesel’s Holistic Wellness Approach to Parenting and Partnership
Have you ever wondered how you can show up as the best version of yourself in your busy day-to-day life, knowing that you are your children’s most influential role model? In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood, Saba Bosuener...
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41:38
9 | How to survive your first flight with an infant
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and scared at the thought of taking your first trip with your baby? Worried that your baby will cry throughout the journey and that the trip will end up making you feel even more exhausted? In this...
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Episode 9
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9:35
8 | From High-Risk Pregnancy to Living in the NICU: A Parent’s Guide to Healing, Partnership, & Parenting a Micro Preemie w/ Parijat Deshpande
Pregnancy is already a transformative time for parents, but high-risk pregnancies can bring unique challenges that test your spirit and resilience. For Parijat Deshpande, her experiences with preterm labor and loss led to become a leading voice...
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42:52
7 | One Baby, Two Businesses: Navigating Parenthood & Identity as a Military Spouse w/ Rue Spence
Meet the mom who juggles a podcasting business, creative pursuits and parenting. In this episode, I speak to Rue Spence about how she’s amplifying underrepresented voices in podcasting, her inspiring clothing line for mothers, and navigating en...
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Episode 7
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44:22
6 | How to Set Boundaries with Family Visits After Baby's Birth
Have you been struggling to communicate your desires on how involved you want your in-laws to be? In this episode, Saba Bosuener dives into the critical topic of setting boundaries with your partner regarding family visits after th...
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Episode 6
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9:22
5 | Parenting Break: How to Thrive on Your First Kid-Free Adventure (and Actually Enjoy It)
Ever felt that mom guilt or panic at the thought of leaving your little one behind for a trip? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode of the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast, Saba Bosuener takes you on a heartfelt journey...
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Episode 5
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9:53
4 | Overcoming Obstacles: Practical Self-Care Tips for New Mothers
This episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood reveals that there is more than mum guilt that can get in the way of claiming time for yourself. I share a personal story of how introspection led to this realisation and what practical steps you ca...
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Episode 4
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11:39
3 | How identifying the change in your love language can help you feel more loved after the birth of your child
This episode delves into the concept of love languages and how understanding them can strengthen your connection with your partner after the birth of your child. Saba emphasizes the importance of knowing each other's love languages to enhanc...
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Episode 3
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15:23
2 | How to feel less invisible and not resent your partner
Almost every parent feels some kind of resentment towards their partner after the birth of their child. You are suddenly responsible for someone other than yourself and often tend to your needs last.Saba discusses the challenges of t...
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Episode 2
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16:21