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Overdue: a nonfiction podcast about parenting and postpartum
Hosted by Megan Riesgo and Joy Walsh · EN
Welcome to the show that summarizes the stack of parenting and postpartum books you've been meaning to read. Our dynamic duo of certified therapists help build your toolbox for navigating these life stages. One host is navigating how to raise a child firsthand, and the other host is a proud dog mom. Together, they explore modern caregiving with expert takes, relatable anecdotes, and a touch of humor.
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105 Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
Oct 2700:26:49Tap to summarizeBOOK: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New MothersBy, Karen Kleiman (author), Molly McIntyre (Illustrator) Posted date: 10/27/2025Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-COVERVIEW Episode 105 explores the book by Karen Kleiman, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source.DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support.If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net --------------------------------------------------------CHAPTERS and NOTATIONSBook Exploration Trigger warnings: Discussion related to anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, postpartum recovery, psychosis. 3:05 Karen Kleiman, MSW - reference #speakthesecret campaign from Postpartum Stress Center3:30 (pg. 6) Intrusive thoughts discussion5:29 (pg. 9) 1 in 7 woman will suffer from symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety. 6:15 (pg.28 & 30) Reference from book about mom having a bad day. 7:10 (pg. 43) “Don’t touch me!” and antidote/script to use to talk with loved ones. 9:25 (pg. 70 & 71) “Too many options” and decision fatigue.13:15 (pg. 93) What if thinking and catastrophic thinking patterns15:10 (pg. 130- 131) “Health Professionals” discussion on how to ask for support. Provides script for advocacy.17:39 (pg. 147) “Accept uncertainty” Discussion of motherhood and chaos.18:16 (pg. 123) Psychological diagnoses references and supports. “Psychosis”- discussion about the importance of medical intervention20:35 (pg. 150) “Be your own best advocate” I got this self care affirmation/ mantra support quote. 21:20 (pg. 152/3) “Guidelines for healing”Further resources available at end of book.Additional book by author, Karen Kleiman, MSW- What About Us? A New Parents Guide to safeguard your over-anxious, over-extended, sleep-deprived relationship. Children's Book We Love 24:16 If You Give A Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff Illustrated by Felicia Bond ----------------------------------------------------------------Stay ConnectedWebsite www.overdueforparents.comInstagram @overdueforparentsMegan Riesgo www.riesgosupport.comJoy Walsh www.wellnessconstellation.com
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104 Raising Good Humans, part 4 of 4
Aug 13, 202400:35:13Tap to summarizeBOOK 1: Raising Good Humans, A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE PART 4 of 4: Chapter 7 Solving Problems Mindfully & Chapter 8 Supporting Your Peaceful Home Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C OVERVIEW Episode 4 explores chapter 7 & 8 of Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE book, Raising Good Humans, A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source. DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support. If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS Book Exploration - Chapter 7 Solving Problems Mindfully 00:45 (pg. 126) “Mindfulness meditation is the foundation of our conflict-resolution skills.” Normalizing conflict. 01:20 (pg. 126) Example of conflicting needs 01:55 (pg. 126-129) Authoritarian and permissive parenting 03:30 (pg. 130) Conflict resolution with balance. “How do we find the middle path, where everyone can get their needs met?” 04:45 (pg. 130) Latin root of word discipline, disciplina. 06:10 (pg. 132) Five steps for Win-Win Problem Solving, Identify, Brainstorm, Evaluate, Make Decision, Check In 07:50 Five Why’s technique 10:50 (pg. 136) Talking out problems instead of power struggles. 11:10 (pg. 136- 137) Sibling conflict and benefits of role modeling and self regulation. “Coach instead of controlling.” 13:25 (pg. 138-139) Examples and options to tend to both children. “Handling Sibling Conflicts: A Cheat Sheet,” steps referenced. 15:20 (pg. 142) Quote explored, “What need is your child trying to meet? What are your needs?” Book Exploration - Chapter 8 Supporting Your Peaceful Home 19:00 (pg. 144-145) Identified concepts of connection. “All of this love creates a positive feedback loop.” 21:30 (pg. 150-151) Daily Rhythm concepts explored. 22:20 Resource: Big Little Feelings 22:45 (pg. 152) Test Drive Routine concepts explored to know what is expected with weekly schedule. Reference within Kim Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting predictable rhythm for dinners. 24:45 (pg. 155-160) References to Kim Payne’s Simplification Steps. 25:30 (pg. 153) Reference to Maria Montessori and The Montessori Method, tools and resources at child’s level for independence. Reference to Melissa and Doug and For Small Hands as brand options for daily living toys and tools for kids. 26:50 (158-161) Toys and clutter with options to simplify the environment. 27:00 (pg. 161-162) “Progress not perfection” Reference to Mindful Mama Podcast. Final thoughts reference from book, “How do we give unconditional love? By leading with loving and accepting ourselves.” Additional quote explored, “... old habits are familiar and strong. It takes diligent practice to bring mindfulness into daily life and learn to respond to our children empathetically and skillfully.”
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103 Raising Good Humans, Part 3
Aug 1, 202400:31:17Tap to summarizeBOOK 1: Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE PART 3 of 4: Chapter 5: Listening to Help and Heal; Chapter 6: Saying the Right Things Posted date: 7/31/24 Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C OVERVIEW Episode 103 explores Ch. 5 and 6 of Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE book, Raising Good Humans A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source. DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support. If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS Book Exploration - Chapter 5: Listening to Help and Heal 00:00 Intro to show 00:30 (pg. 91) Introduction to Ch. 5, discussion about choice of words matters 1:45 (pg. 92) “A Mindful Approach to Problems” 2:00 (pg. 93) Children are trying to get their needs met. 2:40 (pg. 92) “Whose Problem Is It?” 3:00 (pg. 93) “We don’t need to solve all of their problems.” 3:30 Age appropriate communication and “we problems.” 5:25 (pg. 95) Slowing down to explore child’s perspective. 6:45 Somatic Experiencing reference www.traumahealing.org 7:30 (pg. 94-95) “How Listening Heals” - adults need to ground and deal with own stress response 8:10 (pg. 94) Examples of practicing self compassion, flexibility, and non judgemental thoughts. “Listen to Cultivate Connection,” relationships based on connection. 9:50 (pg. 97) “What Not To Say” Examples with scenario 12:10 (pg. 98) “Barriers to Communication” impact of dismissing feelings, examples explored 12:40 (pg. 99-100) "Change Isn’t Easy” 13:35 (pg. 101) “Reflective Listening In Action," direct quote. 14:35 (pg. 101) “Pay Attention Mindfully” 16:00 (pg. 104) Reflective listening to connect with empathy. Book Exploration - Chapter 6: Saying the Right Things 17:00 (pg. 108) Building awareness to your needs as a caregiver 17:45 Reference to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 18:50 (pg. 109) Modeling healthy boundaries 19:00 Recognition of the value of caregivers for little humans. 20:15 (pg. 110) "children are immature by definition." 21:20 (pg. 113) Paraphrase from book related to shifting intentions and language. 21:35 (pg. 113) The Problem With “You-Messages” 22:30 (pg. 114) “I messages” exploration 23:00 (pg. 116) Framework for "I messages" from Thomas Gorden who coined the term. Reference from Parent Effectiveness Training (1970). 3 parts: Describe behavior, describe specific tangible effect, and share your feelings. 26:20 (pg. 117) Resistance Expectation, I messages may need to be repeated several times. 26:30 (pg. 118) Trouble Shooting You-messages disguised as I-messages. 27:40 (pg. 119) "Connect Then Correct” mantra. Ex. from book - shouting from another room 28:00 (pg. 120) "Using the Friend Filter" References discussed from author, Mindful Parenting online course and podcast (Mindful Mama)</
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102 Raising Good Humans, Part 2
Jul 22, 202400:36:24Tap to summarizeBOOK 1: Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE PART 2 of 4: Chapter 3: Practicing compassion - It begins with you Chapter 4: Taking care of difficult feelings Posted date: 7/22/24 Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C OVERVIEW Episode 102 explores Chapter 3 and 4 of Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE book, Raising Good Humans A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. The book is presented in two sections with section one including chapters 1-4. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source. DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support. If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS Book Exploration - Chapter 3: Practicing Compassion- It Begins With You 00:00 Introduction to show 1:00 Introduction to ch. 3 Practicing Compassion- It Begins With You 2:25 (pg. 55) Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW reference related to shame and guilt 3:40 (pg. 55) Self compassion reference from book regarding kids are great at modeling our behavior 4:05 Discussed Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto available on her website www.brenebrown.com 4:50 (pg. 56) Explored self compassion definition from, Kristen Neff, Ph.D. 7:26 (pg. 59) Identified tools for practicing loving- kindness with audio available on http://www.raising-goodhumansbook.com 10:55 (pg. 60) reference to modeling kindness and empathy 11:10 (pg. 61) reference to empathy is a parent super power 13:00 (pg. 63) self care is vital to provide empathy 13:30 (pg. 63) judgmental minds and being critical of self 14:50 (pg. 64), “When we practice patience we are less reactive.” 16;25 (pg. 66), explored mantras for practicing patience 19:00 (pg. 68) reference to good enough parenting Book Exploration: Ch. 4 Taking Care of Difficult Feelings 20:30 (pg. 72) Exploring habitual responses to feelings of acceptance and awareness to feelings are temporary 22:00 Discussion of sports and funny videos of kids being developmentally appropriate 24:30 (pg. 76) Reference to Tara Brach, an Insight Meditation teacher with exercise to practice skills available 25:30 (pg. 77) Critical voice from our roots and learned behaviors 26:00 Explored children television show Bluey (episode S3E25 Fairytale) in regards to differences in generations of parenting, and color palette for dog visibility. 27:00 (pg. 78) RAIN- recognize, allow, investigate, nurture. On http://www.raising-goodhumansbook.com an audio option is available for practicing 27:40 (pg. 83) reference to accept and expect children will have strong emotions 28:30 (pg. 85) tolerating tantrums exploration and silence can be a powerful response 30:40 example of somatic awareness to body 31:50 (pg. 86) explored options to move slowly and take time for recovery relat
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101: Raising Good Humans Part 1
Jul 12, 202400:32:55Tap to summarizeBOOK 1: Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE PART 1 of 4: Chapter 1: Keeping Your Cool and Chapter 2: Disarming Your Triggers Posted date: 7/13/24 Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C OVERVIEW This episode explores the beginning two chapters in Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE book, Raising Good Humans A Mindful Guide for Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. The presenters of this podcast reference additional supports and resources that parents and caregivers might find useful throughout each episode. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support. If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a great resources to connect with is Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. -------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS Book Exploration - Chapter 1: Keeping Your Cool 00:00 Introduction 06:30 Reference to presenters' personal benefit with using mood tracker daily for a quick mindfulness check in. 07:30 Definition of mindfulness from John Kabat-Zinn, scientist, author, and meditation teacher, page 17 08:40 Named reference of author, Hunter Clarke-Fields, additional supports including her podcast, Mindful Mama, and website www.mindfulmamamentor.com 09:30 exercise on eating mindfully practice using a raisin, page 19 10:20 Presenter identified humor with show Parks & Recreation 11:15 Identified support from book with sitting mindful meditation 11:40 Presenter discusses additional resource of Insight Timer app Book Exploration - Chapter 2: Disarming your Triggers 16:10 Explored value of awareness to unresolved issues from past experiences 17:54 Presenter quotes author about “children have an uncanny ability to reveal our unresolved issues”, page 34 18:30 Identified book reference to self compassion related to how you were parented with exercise, page 37 19:10 Presenter named additional book supports Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, Psy D. 20:20 Book reference - anger and yelling enact the fear center of a child’s brain, page 39 22:56 Book reference - to lower overall stress ex. Exercise, sleep, spend time with friends & family, page 43 24:00 Book reference - values of taking breaks, skills for releasing emotional energy, shake it out and breathing, page 45 24:50 Book reference - mantras including "I am a Ninja Mom", page 49 28:15 Book quote - “Remember, what you practice grows stronger," page 50 Children's Book Exploration 30:10 My Body Is a Rainbow: The Color of My Feelings by Mallika Chopra and illustrated by Izzy Burton ----------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH US Website <a href="http://www.overdueforparents.com"
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Jul 7, 202400:02:01Tap to summarizeLaunching in July 2024 ----------------------- Connect with us: www.overdueforparents.com instagram: @overdueforparents
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