Episodes

  • Ep22 Resilience

    Ep22 Resilience
    Feb 22 2023
    This week, we talk about resilience. Topics include a breakdown of how resilience is defined, ways for kids and adults to build resilience, and common misconceptions of resilience based on our personal perspectives. How do you perceive resilience and what experiences have made you more resilient?  Join the discussion over on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom 

    Thanks for listening!

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ 

    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
      

    Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_resilience

    https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resilience

    https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience
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    23 mins
  • Ep21 The Sunday Scaries

    Ep21 The Sunday Scaries
    Feb 15 2023
    This week, we talk about the Sunday Scaries, or what some of us know as existential dread. Although existential crises were only supposed to be something we go through at certain stages of our lives, it seems nowadays we are having this sense of anxiety every single day. We take a look at what causes the Sunday Scaries and the shocking statistics about this phenomenon in the United States vs. the rest of the world. Have you experienced the Sunday Scaries in your life? Join the discussion over on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom

    Thanks for listening!

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/
    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:

    https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/sunday-scaries-are-real-why-ncna783186

    https://blog.hubspot.com/the-hustle/sunday-scaries

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existential_crisis
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    19 mins
  • Ep20 Boredom

    Ep20 Boredom
    Feb 8 2023
    This week, we discuss boredom. Topics include: the importance of boredom for both children and adults, the anxiety of hearing the dreaded words “I am bored” from our kids, and how our understanding of boredom has changed throughout the years. Does the idea of being bored make you anxious?   Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom 

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ 

    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:

    https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/boredom-isnt-a-bad-thing-for-kids

    https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/boost-your-brain-with-boredom#:~:text=Yet%20a%20little%20boredom%20for,the%20brain%20time%20to%20recharge.

    https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-boredom/

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/201812/boredomtunity-why-boredom-is-the-best-thing-our-kids
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    23 mins
  • Ep19 Perimenopause

    Ep19 Perimenopause
    Feb 1 2023
    This week, we discuss perimenopause. While menopause is talked about openly in the media, we found that not many people are talking about perimenopause and some of us don't even know what it is.  The symptoms of perimenopause can be unbearable and last for a decade, so why aren't we talking about it?  Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom 

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ 

    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!


    Sources:
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/perimenopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20354666#:~:text=Perimenopause%20means%20%22around%20menopause%22%20and,start%20perimenopause%20at%20different%20ages.

    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/perimenopause
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    27 mins
  • Ep18 Alone Time

    Ep18 Alone Time
    Jan 25 2023
    This week, we discuss the importance of alone time. Topics include: the benefits of alone time, how to know when it might be time for some solitude, and examples of things you can do to enjoy time away from other people. We both know how hard it is to find time to be alone, especially as parents, but it’s way more important for our physical and mental health than we realized. What do you do when you finally get some time to yourself? Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom 

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ 

    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:

    https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/mom-mental-health-happiness-the-importance-of-alone-time-video/

    https://www.romper.com/life/benefits-of-alone-time-for-moms

    https://jedfoundation.org/set-to-go/the-benefits-of-being-alone/

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201201/6-reasons-you-should-spend-more-time-alone?amp

    https://www.verywellmind.com/how-important-is-alone-time-for-mental-health-5184607
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    26 mins
  • Ep17 Potty Training

    Ep17 Potty Training
    Jan 18 2023
    In this week’s episode, we discuss potty training. Topics include the methods we used to toilet train our children, what age we started the process, and all of the products and resources we loved to use.  Potty training is something we all have to go through, and we want to help make it a bit easier for our listeners who might be dreading it. And, for those parents who have already gone through it, you might get a good laugh out of this episode. What do you remember from potty training your child or what questions do you have before you start? Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom

    Thanks for listening!

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/


    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/potty-training/art-20045230#:~:text=Potty%20training%20success%20hinges%20on,There's%20no%20rush.

    https://www.verywellfamily.com/signs-your-toddler-is-ready-to-potty-train-290259
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    26 mins
  • Ep16 Life's a Chore

    Ep16 Life's a Chore
    Jan 11 2023
    In this week’s episode, we discuss chores. Topics include: when kids should start doing chores, the chores they can do at certain ages, and how chores can benefit your children in the real world. And guess what? There are great benefits for adulting chores too! What types of chores do you and your children do?  Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom

    Thanks for listening!

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/

    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:
    https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Chores_and_Children-125.aspx
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202208/8-surprising-psychological-benefits-routine-daily-tasks
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    39 mins
  • Ep15 Breastfeeding

    Ep15 Breastfeeding
    Jan 4 2023
    In this week’s episode, we discuss breastfeeding.  Many of us hope it will come naturally, and for some of us it does. But, for many moms it doesn’t.  Between our baby not latching to not being able to produce enough breast milk, we stress and wonder why we can’t do what is supposed to be natural.  We talk about the stress of being a new mom, and how that stress can impact breastfeeding. We also discuss the health benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby.  We would love to hear your breastfeeding journey and if stress was an issue for you.  Join the discussion over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom 

    Thanks for listening! 

    The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ 
    If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

    Sources:
    https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html

    https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_1

    https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/breastfeeding-breast-cancer-prevention.h19-1589046.html#:~:text=Most%20women%20who%20breastfeed%20experience,breastfeeding%2C%20you%20shed%20breast%20tissue.

    https://utswmed.org/medblog/decrease-breast-milk-supply/#:~:text=Stress%20is%20the%20No.,dramatically%20reduce%20your%20milk%20supply.
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    25 mins