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• 42. Fertility, IVF, Miscarriage & Identity: Navigating the Emotional Journey | Sarita Broda, MFT

  Feeling alone in your fertility journey? You’re not. Sarita Broda, MFT, a specialist in reproductive mental health, unpacks the emotional, relational, and societal impacts of fertility challenges, miscarriage, and IVF. From navigating grief and loss, managing anxiety and fear, to reclaiming your identity through the journey, Sarita shares insights from her work supporting individuals and couples through reproductive mental health challenges, including:- Coping with the grief of miscarriage and failed cycles- Navigating anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty of fertility treatments- How fertility struggles affect identity, relationships, and your sense of self- Practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and supportTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Evelyn & Sarita3:41 – How fertility work found Sarita8:03 – Emotional, relational & societal impacts of fertility challenges18:01 – Understanding miscarriage & ambiguous loss29:48 – Identity shifts during fertility journeys35:32 – Finding joy & maintaining self outside fertilityFollow along on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 41. How to Make Kids Love Brushing Their Teeth | Dr. Yamila Garber

  Parents, does brushing your child’s teeth feel like a daily battle? You’re not alone.Pediatric dentist Dr. Yamila Garber shares practical strategies to turn nightly power struggles into calm, confident routines—and set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From tackling toddler teeth brushing, choosing the right toothpaste, and flossing tips, to managing thumb-sucking and pacifier habits, Dr. Gerber gives actionable advice every parent can use—without stress, tears, or anxiety.Learn:- How parental energy affects children’s dental anxiety- The best age to start dental visits and why early visits matter- Tips for toddler and preschool teeth brushing (yes, even the fussy ones!)- Pacifier and thumb-sucking strategies that actually work- How to make oral hygiene fun and stress-free for the whole familyTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Dental Anxiety02:46 Understanding Dental Fear in Children05:38 The Importance of Early Dental Visits08:23 Brushing Techniques and Tips for Kids11:35 Navigating Dental Care Challenges14:23 Choosing the Right Dental Products17:17 Creating a Fun Dental Routine19:27 Navigating Thumb Sucking Challenges27:01 Understanding Eating Habits and Cavity Prevention33:25 Building Healthy Dental Relationships

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• 40. Raising Girls in Today's World

  What does it take to raise confident, emotionally secure daughters in today’s world?Michelle Dempsey-Multack—divorce coach, co-parenting expert, and best-selling author of Moms Moving On—returns to Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal to discuss the complexities of raising daughters in today's society. With constant social media, peer pressure, early skincare routines, and a world that’s moving way too fast, raising girls today feels like navigating a minefield.They explore the emotional toll of modern girlhood (and motherhood), why girls are growing up faster—and what we can do about it, creating a home where your child always feels safe to open up. They get personal sharing stories about about insecurity, fitting in, and letting go  – as well as revealing how generational trauma and silence show up in parenting.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction1:01 - Raising Girls in Today's World10:01 - Childhood vs. Now20:01 - Parental Fears and Overcoming Them30:01 - The Importance of Open Communication40:01 - Coping with Rejection and Building Resilience50:01 - Body Image and Self-Confidence1:00:01 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSTAY CONNECTED: Follow on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit the website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 39. How to Parent from a Mindful Place with Dr. Alexandra Sredni, Psy. D., PLLC

  Are you parenting on autopilot—or truly present with your child?Miami-based licensed psychologist Dr. Alexandra Sredni, Psy. D., PLLC, joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mendal for an honest and insightful conversation on the power of mindfulness in parenting. Together, they unpack how to shift from reacting to responding, why self-acceptance is key to accepting your child, and how our relationship with technology can undermine meaningful connection. From emotional regulation to modeling mindfulness and making space for repair, this episode offers practical strategies to slow down, be present, and raise emotionally aware children—starting with your own inner work.Learn more about Dr. Alexandra Sredni's practice: https://www.miamibeachtherapist.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness in Parenting02:59 The Journey into Mindfulness05:53 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Importance08:27 Mindfulness as a Tool for Parenting Challenges11:22 The Impact of Technology on Presence14:06 Reacting vs. Responding in Parenting16:59 The Power of Apologizing and Repairing Relationships19:56 Accepting Children for Who They Are22:44 Practical Tips for Mindful ParentingSTAY CONNECTED: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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• 38. Permission to Pause: Reclaiming Space for Yourself as a Parent

  In this introspective solo episode of Help Them Bloom, host Evelyn Mendel shares a deeply personal story about taking an unexpected solo trip to Tel Aviv to visit her brother. With two kids, a full-time job, and the ever-present demands of daily life, Evelyn opens up about the internal and external resistance she faced simply for choosing herself—even just for a week.She unpacks the guilt many parents, especially mothers, carry around the idea of stepping away, and she challenges the myth of “martyrdom” in parenting—that being a “good” parent means being constantly available and self-sacrificing. Evelyn explores the origins of this belief and invites listeners to reflect on the damaging narrative that we must reach the point of burnout before taking care of ourselves.Using the metaphor of running on an empty gas tank, she offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to hit zero before you refuel. This episode is a call to action for all caregivers to give themselves permission to pause—not out of necessity, but out of self-respect and love.STAY CONNECTED: Follow us on Instagram: @hatchandbloomco instagram.com/hatchandbloomco Visit our website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/Produced by Haynow Media: https://haynowmedia.com/

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