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Season 4, Episode 1: Jaw Journey Unveiled: Answers From My Surgeon on The Brie Pod" In this special episode, join me on The Brie Pod as I bring you firsthand insights and revelations from my recent face-to-face with the surgeon—a month before my upcoming jaw surgery. Delve into the intricacies,…

Step into my shoes as I share the intimate details of my upcoming jaw surgery journey on Surgical Countdown. In this episode, I'm laying bare the emotions, decisions, and meticulous preparations leading up to my surgery date on 2/7/24. Feel the excitement building, the nerves tingling, and the anticipation reaching…

Join us in this episode as Noele Brabon, a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, shares her incredible journey into the world of yoga and meditation. Discover how she turned her initial skepticism into a life-changing practice that not only brought her inner peace but also inspired her to…

We have taken many flights throughout the years, due to our traveling lifestyle, but I have never traveled with a child before until now. In this episode, I share the Good, Bad, and Ugly of our trip as well as some personal recommendations on making this trip as comfortable as…

Traveling is essential for Jeremy's job, and as many know, we have moved from OR to AZ. Even though we have moved, I still have to come back every other month for the orthodontist because I'm still on the road to jaw surgery... Yesterday, I took my very first solo…

It's been three weeks, I believe since I have shared a podcast episode, but it's because so much has happened, and so much is happening! We are in the midst of a move, many doctor appointments between the baby and myself, as well as chasing my career goals. Tune into…

It is out with the old from 2022 and in with the new. The Brie Pod is welcoming 2023 with open arms and bringing forth your motivation, to 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 in life, career, health, and relationships--within a supportive community. In 2022, Instead of following resolutions, I defined my…

Can you believe it has been two years of The Brie Pod!?! In this episode, - I talk about the lessons I have learned and how I have applied them in life. - I share a look back on 2022 and how far The Brie Pod has come. - I…

In this episode, I talk about everything that I wasn't told about Parenthood (thus far), with the hope that it can help others too!

Unfiltered is back!! In this episode, I talk all about Breastfeeding and the challenges that have come with it. I share about my first experience breastfeeding in public and how it ended in me feeling vulnerable and upset. I also share how I am keeping in touch with where I…

We broke up with our baby's pediatrician after our very first appointment and here's why.... In this episode, I share how one appointment led to a harmful statement, many tears, and a huge feeling of failure in the vulnerable place we were already in, as new parents. After hours of…

In this episode, I share all about my labor and delivery!

In this episode, We are less than 2 Days to go to the Induction of Labor......I share all the feels and updates that I am feeling!

In this episode, I talk about the latest updates in my pregnancy, including the induction date! The countdown is FOR REAL!!

We are so grateful to be close to meeting our beautiful baby boy. In this episode, I discuss where we are at with preparing for our son's arrival as well as my plans for the upcoming months on The Brie Pod. Even though this pregnancy has felt like an eternity,…

Helen Thompson, @babymassagehelen from First Time Mum Podcast & www.mybabymassage.net (http://www.mybabymassage.net) . Helen is a Child Care Educator + Baby Massage Instructor. In this episode, We talk about the benefits of Baby Massage and how it can help with parent-child bonding, colic, teething, tummy issues, how to help your baby…

The countdown is on for my son's arrival! In this episode, I talk all about the transitions coming up including my career and how I am going from full-time to maternity leave. As well as my plans for shifting the new balance of Motherhood + Career after maternity leave has…

Have you ever felt like you knew something was wrong with your health, but everyone else including the "professionals" told you otherwise? Two years ago today I had Endometriosis Laparoscopic Surgery and it changed my life. In this episode, I celebrate the official day I learned of my diagnosis of…

August 1-7, 2022 is World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated every year across the world. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. In this episode, I share both awareness of breastfeeding and ways to cope if you're having trouble or are unable to breastfeed. The most important…

In this episode, I reflect back on my infertility to fertility journey, what I have learned, and where I am headed. I share how Endometriosis has affected my pregnancy and what I am expecting after I have the baby. I also share some myths that have been said about Endo…

In this Episode, I talk about the multi-journey of being pregnant and prepping for jaw surgery. I share the struggles that I have faced by doing both at the same time, as well as the lessons I have learned too. Nutrition has always been a struggle for me and both…

In this Episode, I talk about the third trimester and what I am doing for my body. I share how pregnancy has challenged me in many ways - One of them is addressing my stubbornness and keeping it in check. I share the recent findings in my last ultrasound that…

TRIGGER WARNING: Abortion In this episode, I cover the controversial Supreme Court decision with the overturn of Roe V. Wade and I share aspects of how this impacts other court cases outside of Abortion. Roe did far more than establish the right to abortion; it solidified and expanded the constitutional…

In this episode, I discuss the latest updates on my journey toward Jaw Surgery. I share what step we are on and where we are headed next. Today is my husband's birthday and he is given a special shout-out, as well as updates on Baby Liam and how we are…