In memory of Hayden Panettiere, who spent years speaking openly about her postpartum depression and the complicated relationship with her mother-slash-manager — this episode is about the thread that connects the two. An OT mom breaks down the real research on childhood adversity and postpartum risk, how long postpartum actually lasts (hint: way longer than six weeks), the warning signs to watch for during pregnancy, and why medication isn't one-size-fits-all. You did nothing wrong. Let's talk about it.

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What if the secret to raising emotionally intelligent kids was hiding in a picture book? This week, I’m joined by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle — the creative duo behind Hello!Lucky, the bestselling children’s book brand known for My Mom Is Magical!, My Box of Feelings, and other joy-filled, pun-loving reads that help kids name and navigate big emotions.

As a Child Development therapist, I geeked out with them on how storytelling shapes emotional development in toddlers and preschoolers — and how parents can use books as everyday tools for building resilience, self-awareness, and connection at home.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Hello! Lucky designs books that teach real emotional regulation skills
• Age-appropriate ways to talk to toddlers about feelings (without the meltdown)
• Using humor and play to make hard topics (potty training, transitions, big emotions) easier
• What Child Development-backed research says about emotional development in early childhood
• Practical takeaways for building your child’s “feelings vocabulary” starting today

Whether you’re a toddler mom looking for your next favorite bedtime read or you just want simple tools to help your child understand their emotions, this conversation is packed with warmth, expertise, and laugh-out-loud moments.

Hello! Lucky:

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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.

Enjoyed this episode? Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me @ashleyventriceco — I love seeing who’s listening. And if you have a mama friend who needs to hear this, please send it her way. This is exactly the kind of conversation that changes things.

Connect with Youstina: Youstina Gerges — A Rise Above Physical Therapy Location: Wyckoff, New Jersey

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