You know meditation is good for you but HOW do you do it if you have kids?  Tips for MEDITATING after kids from a meditation teacher and mother Hey Shayla Podcast Guest: Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful In Minutes and Meditation Mama. You can find her online: @yogaforyouonline Her podcast Mindful in Minutes MeditationThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaWe all know meditation is important, and if you're interested but think HOW can I possibly be with kids?  Kelly gives us some great tips for how to make it happen and understand why it's important!I interviewed Kelly Smith, a local Minnesota Mama, yoga and meditation teacher and podcaster to learn if it's too late or how we could start the practice now! I hope you enjoy! Learn more about Kelly and her podcast here at yogaforyouonline.comXo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with and am an affiliate forALL DISCOUNT CODES ARE HEYSHAYLA unless specifiedGo to heyshayla.com/codes if a code isn't working *California Beach Co: Travel Playpen *Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts *LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning *Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra HeyShayla15 *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier   *Iksplor: Wool base layer *hypnobabies: hypnosis for labor and delivery Let's Connect!  Instagram (@heyshayla), YouTube (Hey Shayla) Website (www.heyshayla.com) Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

039 - BAREFOOT BENEFITS for our kids! And how to be safeHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 039Guest: Andy Bryant Natural Podiatrist @andybryant_podiatristBare Feet footwear reviews: Anya's Reviews 2 Brands he recommends during weaning: Altra and TopoSlippers: Baa Lambs NZKids Shoes Recommendation: Splay and Paper Crane Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaAndy is a natural podiatrist (someone who treats the feet and their ailments). He practices in a way that helps people reclaim their natural foot function rather than relying upon manual treatment, orthotics and supportive shoes.  In this episode we talk about our children's feet with real tangible ways to set them up to have less pain and better function in adulthood.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliates in this Episode:DELETE THE ONES NOT IN THE EPISODE:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for an additional 15% off whatever sale they're running!*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for $10 off*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA for 20% off*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for 20% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)

Motivation for getting outside (even when is cold) and the BEST gear for it! @letsgoiksplorHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 038Guests: Karissa  & Kailey the Co-Founders and Sisters of merino wool baselayer  @letsgoikslor  Website: iksplor.com CODE: HEYSHAYLA for a discount! Their resale marketplace: MamaTu on EtsyThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaSometimes it is HARD to get outside in the cold (I highly recommend the book There's no such thing as bad weather) but Karissa and Kailey know the importance of doing. Their parents did it with them and they're doing it with their kids. They give us some tips for HOW to actually make it happen as well as share with us the best gear for getting outside!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA fordiscount*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for discountLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

COSLEEPING what no one tells you!Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 037Guest: @standing_so_tall Natalie an IBCLC (lactation consultant)Links: Documentary: The Milky WayBreastfeeding Sweatshirt: MamaTu on Etsy NATALIE20 gives you 20% off! Book: Sweet Sleep by La Leche LeagueJoin her FREE weekly support group and meet other mamas reach out to Natalie and her partner for the zoom link here: @communitycarriagehouseThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaMost parents at some point will bedshare with their babies. This episode is to teach you how to do it safely. Natalie has been bedsharing and room sharing with her kids for the past 8 years!  She was my besharing guru when my first was born and I was so grateful for her knowledge!  I hope this helps you in your journey!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for discount*Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA fordiscount*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for discount*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for discountLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Motherhood didn't come natural for 2.5 years - here's why! With postpartum birth doulaHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 036Guest: Shelley Rahim Birth Doula, Postpartum Caregiver & Chef @newmothercaregivingHer FREE Post Birth Recovery Meal Plan Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaMatrescence: The P.R.O.S.E.S.S. of becoming a Mother, it's a rewiring of the brain and can take 1.5-4 YEARS.  She said "If all women had an understanding of these phases, they might be more patience with themselves."Before you think you're actually losing your mind postpartum listen to this episode! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Following your instincts in a society that doesn't support itHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 035Guest: Jesse Truelove @movewithtrueloveThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaSometimes the stress of parenting comes from the information that is being handed to us VS what our gut is telling us to do. Jesse Truelove (yes that’s her real name) chats with us about her parenting styles of bedsharing, no bedtimes, and double c-section mama. Her and her husband (a stay at home Dad) do what works for them and don't worry about what anyone else has to say. AND she’ll be your biggest cheerleader if you do it the Exact. opposite. Way.I hope this episode empowers you to find your way in parenthood.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics *My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra *Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher *TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

What type of outdoor play is most crucial for children? OT and Author of Balanced and BarefootHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 034Guest:Author of Balanced and Barefoot Angela Hanscom OTThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI read (listened to) balanced and barefoot this summer and LOVED everything that it said. It encouraged us to get outside more, to let my daughter take the lead and to make sure she was moving in all sorts of ways to learn and understand her body more!I asked the author of Balanced and Barefoot, Angela Hanscom, to be on my podcast and was even more blown away with the information she gives in this podcast!Give yourself some distance to let them play, don’t direct all of their play let them practice using their imagination, and certain movements like spinning and being upside down are crucial for their development!Angela, is an OT who moved her “office” outside to give her patients the full sensory experience.  She then started an outdoor program Timbernook (that is now  all over the US and New Zealand) where kids get to be and learn outside! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

 Hey Shayla Podcast | 033 - How to ENJOY motherhood with Positive Mindset Coach Tessa RomeroGuest: @TessaRomero_I have recently had a WILD shift in my motherhood mindset since having my second baby. I did a video on youtube called "How to enjoy motherhood" and wanted to dive deeper here so I asked @TessaRomero_ to come on my podcast and chat about it ALL!!!  It was great to unpack everything and just share what I've learned!Tessa's Mind Body Alignment Courses hereand Tessa's Journaling Course here Xo Shayps I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)

032 - Maternity Leave Starts NOW!Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 032Guest: ME! @heyshaylaThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI recorded this episode a week before my due date letting you know I’ll be taking maternity leave! Likely baby is already here, if you want to know, I imagine I’ll be on Instagram (@heyshayla) because honestly that's the easiest place to show up. If you need a sign to slow down and enjoy your babies. THIS IS IT. As entrepreneurs it’s hard to give ourselves this time but I’m so glad I decided to! I hope that you all have a great start to the summer and I’ll be back soon!Xo ShayFood prep Cook Unity (use this ink to get a discount): https://www.cookunity.com/landing-referral?referral_code=shaylchri3If you want to know when we’re back and running, get on the email list!: www.heyshayla.com/podcastemailThe book I read to sloooow down: https://amzn.to/3vIOcXN’Affiliates I work with:*California Beach Co: Travel Playpen use HEYSHAYLA for an additional 15% off whatever sale they're running!*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA for 20% off*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

031 - Encapsulating your placenta: What you need to know with a doula and birth educatorHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 031Guest: Doula Chanel @awerkingmamaThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaMany of us never even consider consuming our placenta because… ew, myself included! But after experiencing a wild ride postpartum I had a few people recommend it to me and honestly thought well if it will help me I’m willing to give it a try.Because there is not a ton of research on it, you really have to make the decision for yourself. But from most of the women I’ve spoken to who have done it, they say it’s been incredibly helpful.Chanel, (@awerkingmama), is a doula and birth educator and she chatted with me about the potential benefits of consuming your placenta including helping to balance hormones, potential increase in milk supply, and helping with postpartum bleeding! I learned about the different ways to encapsulate and the logistics of what to do with the placenta once it’s out!Xo ShayResources mentioned in the podcast: Connect with Chanel: https://awerkingmama.com/Placenta documentary: Placenta Encapsulation in California: https://mommymadeencapsulation.com/Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliates in this Episode:*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra use code HEYSHAYLA for 20% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla)YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Potty training a newborn (or toddler if you missed the boat)Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 023Guest: @godiaperfree founder Andrea Thank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaHave you ever considered what people did before diapers? Or in other countries where diapers are not as accessible? Welcome to Elimination Communication. I luckily heard about it during my pregnancy and we started with Aliya when she was just 6 months old!  We were super relaxed about it, were stoked when we caught a pee or poop (especially poop considering we use cloth diapers) but didn’t sweat it too much when we missed one.I am lucky enough to have Andrea,  the founder of Go Diaper Free on the podcast, to tell us ALL about EC.  She even challenged me asking why my 19 month old was still in diapers!!  I hope you enjoy and learn something new!Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Brands I am an affiliate with + Discount codes:*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% off*Iksplor: Wool base layer HEYSHAYLA for 20% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

Hey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 021IG Highlights showing other covid + pregnant stories: www.instagram.com/heyshaylaThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaBeing pregnant can already be stressful, throw in a pandemic and anxiety can be at an all time high. Then you need to make decisions about the vaccine, who you feel comfortable being around and dealing with changing guidelines at hospitals... woof.You're also told that pregnant women get more severe symptoms because of our lowered immune system and lungs that are being squashed. SO needless to say it's something that's always in the back of your mind. Well... my family got covid  and I’m sharing my experience of being covid positive while 25 pregnancy because I was honestly terrified to get covid.I’m sharing my experience of getting covid+ while 25 pregnancy because I was honestly terrified to get covid. I'm not saying it's not scary, I understand the severity of it. I've lost family members who were covid positive when they passed.  But most of the stories out there are all about the most traumatic and extreme cases so I wanted to share mine that was not comfortable but fairly mild.I also asked my instagram for other women who got covid during pregnancy and shared their stories on my highlights. Please stay safe, everyone's outcome is different but I wanted to share mine.Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Affiliate ads in this Episode:*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics use code HEYSHAYLA for 15% offLet's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.