You pushed out a human. You’re chasing a toddler. And your body still doesn’t feel like yours.

If you’ve been dealing with leaking when you sneeze, a heavy feeling in your pelvis, pain during sex, or a belly that still doesn’t look or feel right — this episode is for you. And before you tell yourself “it’s fine, it’s just part of having kids”… I need you to press play first.

I sat down with Youstina Gerges, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of A Rise Above Physical Therapy in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and we had the most honest, no-fluff conversation about what’s actually happening in your body after birth — and what you can do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why so many moms are still dealing with postpartum symptoms years after having their baby
• What diastasis recti actually is and how it affects more than just your abs
• The real reason sex doesn’t feel the same (and what to do about it)
• What that heavy, dragging pelvic feeling actually means — and why it’s not something you just “push through”
• Pelvic organ prolapse: what it is, what it feels like, and when to get help
• Why leaking when you sneeze, jump, or laugh is common but NOT normal
• When to see a pelvic floor PT and what to expect at your first appointment

Whether you’re 6 weeks postpartum or your “baby” just started preschool — it is never too late to get support for your body.

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Not all kids’ shows are created equal — and as a licensed Child Development Therapist, Ashley Ventrice is here to tell you exactly which ones are worth your toddler’s screen time and which ones are doing your child’s developing nervous system absolutely no favors. In this episode, Ashley breaks down her personal favorite shows for toddlers and young children — Little Bear, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Sofia the First, and Bluey — explaining the real developmental reasons why these shows are different from the rest. She also introduces two more mom-approved hidden gems you may not have on your radar yet. And yes, she has some thoughts about Cocomelon and Miss Rachel. Loving thoughts. Mostly. If you’re a toddler mom who wants to feel confident about what’s playing on your TV, this episode is your new best friend. Topics include: best TV shows for toddlers, toddler brain development and screen time, slow-paced shows for toddlers, Daniel Tiger social-emotional learning, Bluey developmental benefits, Little Bear toddler show, Sofia the First kindness lessons, Child Development Specialist-approved kids’ shows, toddler screen time tips from a Child Development Specialist.

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If you’ve ever Googled “how much screen time is okay for toddlers” at midnight while your child was mid-meltdown over the TV turning off — this episode is for you. Licensed Child Development Therapist Ashley Ventrice breaks down everything toddler moms actually want to know about screen time and technology. In this episode, Ashley answers four of the most common screen time questions she gets from real moms: how much screen time is developmentally appropriate, why toddlers completely fall apart when screens turn off and what to do about it, whether educational apps are actually beneficial or just a marketing trick, and why your toddler needs to watch Bluey on repeat for the 47th time. This is the honest, judgment-free, evidence-based screen time conversation you’ve been needing. No shame, no scare tactics — just real information from a licensed Child Development Specialist who gets it.

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