• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Kassy's Kause
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Resources
• What is Wrong with Me? A Silent Battle with Postpartum
• The Hidden Disorder: Postpartum Anxiety

Join us as we chat with Molly Lukes, a passionate occupational therapist and pelvic health specialist at Medusa Pelvic Health and Wellbeing. Molly shares her personal journey of discovering pelvic therapy during her own postpartum recovery and how it inspired her to support women in achieving optimal pelvic health and wellbeing. In this episode, we'll dive into topics such as postpartum rehab and recovery, prenatal birth prep, and addressing common pelvic issues like incontinence, pain, and prolapse. Molly will also share practical tips and resources for new moms, including how to create a postpartum support plan and avoid injury postpartum

Sign up for their newsletter at medusapelvicwellbeing.com to stay informed about upcoming classes on creating a postpartum support plan, a mothers support group, and how to get strong and avoid injury postpartum.

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It’s no secret that this motherhood journey is unique, and having people to turn to, talk to, and share experiences with can make all the difference in the world. If you’re new to the area, new to being a mom, or just want a way to connect with others close to where you live, join one of ABQ Mom’s groups.

ABQ Mom’s Community & Conversation Group is an online (private) Facebook group that allows moms to connect, ask questions (mommy or non-mommy related), discuss local happenings, and attend events like playdates and meet-ups.

We also have a very active book club and a fitness group.

For moms not on Facebook, there’s an email list to keep them up-to-date on all the event dates and locations.

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Episode #19 Many of us are in the throws of raising our children and the changes happening to our bodies can go unnoticed or explained away. "I'm just exhausted because it's a busy season, " or perhaps "I'm just moody because of my kids" When in fact perimenopause and the multitude of hormonal changes can sneak up on us,

On today's episode, we interview Jane Epstein Nurse Practitioner of Albuquerque Sex Therapy, and offers menopause and perimenopause support.
With 35 years of experience, Jane Epstein, NP, is a nurse practitioner certified by the Menopause Society and trained as a Sexuality Counselor. She understands that midlife women, juggling careers and raising children, can be blindsided and confused by the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Jane provides these women with a safe space to discuss their changing bodies and their sexual relationships. She explores options to address the menopausal transition, helping women navigate this significant life stage with confidence and understanding.

Recommended Resources

• Mernopause :: The Debilitating Secret No One Talks About
• Let's Talk About Sex
• Albuquerque Sex Therapy
• Jane Epstein

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It’s no secret that this motherhood journey is unique, and having people to turn to, talk to, and share experiences with can make all the difference in the world. If you’re new to the area, new to being a mom, or just want a way to connect with others close to where you live, join one of ABQ Mom’s groups.

ABQ Mom’s Community & Conversation Group is an online (private) Facebook group that allows moms to connect, ask questions (mommy or non-mommy related), discuss local happenings, and attend events like playdates and meet-ups.

We also have a very active book club and a fitness group.

For moms not on Facebook, there’s an email list to keep them up-to-date on all the event dates and locations.

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• Self Reliance
• As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve
• The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiringof Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
• The Westwing
• Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Seual Connections
• All in Her Head

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