Hyphenated - The Mixed Mama Life

In this short but bitter sweet episode, Lynn addresses her listeners as to why she's taking a break from the Podcast. Mental health is important, especially as a new mom and juggling too many things can quickly add up.  The load of being a new mom, studying full-time while starting a business and knowing when to take a break.   You can keep following Lynn on Instagram @babydreamcoach If you are interested in learning about the Gentle Sleep training for your child - contact Lynn directly on Instagram or by email : lynn@babydreamcoach.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Inspired by the Powwow dance course she just started, Lynn shares some of her knowledge on Powwows in hopes that everyone attends one. Powwows are held all over this continent, on and off reservations and are open for everyone to attend whether Indigenous or not. In this episode, you'll learn about the layout of the grounds, the proper etiquette when attending, rules around the regalia and when to take pictures.  A Powwow is a great way to learn about the Indigenous Peoples and it's a gathering to celebrate and honour the culture, the land and the people. Powwow dance and regalia teacher: DeanneHupfield https://www.deannehupfield.com/ A calendar of Powwows: https://calendar.powwows.com/events/categories/pow-wows/pow-wows-in-ontario/ __________________________________________________ Follow Lynn on Instagram @babydreamcoach --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lynn speaks with Sarah Huerta Well who is Mexican America, a mother of a 7 month old baby girl who's father is from Tanzania. Sarah shares how they are passing down their Mexican and Tanzanian cultures and languages and also speaks about their crazy journey through long distance relationship and K-1 Visa application (i'm talking xenophobia, jail time and limited ways of communications). Love does prevail all because they went through a lot to be together. You can also find Sarah's recommendations for the K-1 Visa and hear about how her husband proposed. Check out Sarah on IG @whatlovecreated (you can also find her link to adorable African designed baby clothing and instructions on how to fill out the K-1 Visa application) ____________________________________________________________ Follow me on IG @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lynn finally made it to an orchard this week and got to feed some goats! She's also knee-deep in studying to become a Gentle Sleep Coach to help parents sleep train their child that supports a secure attachment. She will need 3 families who are interested in sleep training their child during her course in order to be certified and these will be free of charge! You can contact Lynn through email below. This week's episode is all about birthmarks and how some birthmarks are very popular amongst people of colour. When her daughter Genevieve was born, Lynn thought she had bruised her during labour (lol). Turns out there are some specific birthmarks called Slate Gray Nevi which mimic the look of bruises to the point of possible false accusations of abuse. Genevieve's midwives documented her Slate Gray Nevi to avoid any suspicions before transferring her care to a family doctor. Lynn speaks about growing up with her own facial birthmark and shares funny stories. Check out the question and Poll if you're listening to this on Spotify! Tall Post Craft Cider on IG and their website: https://tallpostcraftcider.ca/ Email: themixedmamalife@gmail or themixedmamasleepco@gmail.com Instagram: @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

As if Lynn didn't have enough on her hands with a baby, pets, a podcast and renovations; she's now enrolled in the Gentle Sleep Coach Certification by the Sleep Lady. If you, or someone you know is looking for help with their child's sleep (must be over 6 mts old), reach out to Lynn as she will be picking 3 families to coach sometime in October-November for FREE during her certification. In this episode, Lynn talks about how the orange shirt day began and Phyllis Webstad's story (visit www.orangeshirtday.org). She also explains how we got the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada with it's 94 calls for action and how reconciliation will be achieved. As a teacher, a parent or anyone in Canada - there was a 5 day virtual event (Sept 27-Oct 1) where you could watch and learn in workshops, presentations and ceremonies about the truth of the indigenous peoples and how to honour the children that were lost and those who survived the residential school systems. visit www.nctr.ca/education/trw/ to learn more. Follow Lynn on Instagram @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Ever wonder why the Indigenous people of North America are still refered to as "Indians" by the government and where that comes from? Not sure what term to use when describing Indigenous people? Confused why some terms are considered offensive? Lynn goes over all of this in this week's episode. Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife or contact on email themixedmamalife@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lynn gives an overview of her busy week as she applied to be in a commercial - (find out if she got it) and was also a guest on @thisfamilytree podcast which was a lot of fun! Keep an eye out on @themixedmamlife Instagram account to see when the episode gets launched. In this week's episode Lynn explains what land back actually means and how land ownership is a concept of colonialism. This episode was inspired by messages from friends and followers asking if they would have to move/give their house as it's on Indigenous land. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Twitter account @garliquehummus - quote Wild rice info - www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lots has changed since becoming a mom. Do you eat your cheese out of your kid's bowl? Have you developed a bigger sense of worry? Don't care about your mom bod as much as you thought? Lynn discusses how her priorities have changed and how what doesn't define her worth anymore. Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

This episode explores the importance of language, how it's vital to a culture and the understanding of it's people. Lynn explains the different indigenous greetings and the ones she uses in every episode. She also shares results from cultural questions she asked her mixed race followers. Lynn's cultural language is the Ojibway or Anishinaabe Language which is also known as Anishinaabemowin. Did you know that over 70 of the Indigenous languages spoken in Canada are listed as endangered or vulnerable by UNESCO? Listen to find out more and why there's no word for please or gratefulness. EP 10 - Racial Imposter Syndrome Follow Lynn on Instagram @themixedmamalife Email Lynn - themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

As we celebrated #NationalRainbowBabyDay this week, Lynn shares her journey through her missed miscarriage of 2 babies in hopes of helping someone else. In this episode, she goes through all the details from finding out they were pregnant, the symptoms, the ultrasound visits (which turned into a crapshoot), the doctor visits, the emotional rollercoaster and the physical miscarriage that followed. Lynn explains the 3 options when someone has a missed miscarriage and the process of taking misoprostol (basically abortion medication). You can see the ultrasound picture in her blog (www.listeningtoshe.com). Have you suffered a loss? Let her know on Instagram (@themixedmamalife) or through email: themixedmamalife@gmail.com - You are not alone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

In this week's episode Lynn speaks with Sholan Trivedi and it's all about being a stay at home dad. Sholan is of East Indian descent but his parents were from East Africa and his wife is Acadian. They got married, moved countries and had a baby girl during the pandemic. Sholan shares their cultures, how they plan to raise their daughter and what mixed identity means to him. He also shares how the birth experience was for him, how other men react to him being a stay at home dad plus other things like what a day in the life looks like, as well as tips for fellow dads (but really for all parents!) Sholan on Instagram: @sholtrivedi ______________________________________________________________________ Follow your host Lynn on Instagram @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Razia Kassam or "Raz" talks with Lynn about her mixed East and West Indian family, her journey through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and how lonely IVF can be for women. She also shares some timeless fashion tips, how she's passing down traditions to her daughter and what mixed identity means to her. Instagram: @lonelyshoez ____________________________________________________________ @themixedmamalife themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

In this episode, Lynn talks with Lola Small - a mom and wife in a Taiwanese-Barbadian family, a published award winning author, a women's empowerment coach and co-founder of "Black Lives Rising". Lola shares her journey to North America without knowing a word of English, her latest book project which amplifies women of colour and how becoming a mom to a Black-Asian (Blasian) child drove her to create a movement.  Instagram: @lola.t.small @blacklivesrising Website: Weareblacklivesrising.com ________________________________________________ @themixedmamalife Themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

It's been over two months since the last episode and lots has happened! In this solo episode, Lynn kicks off season 2 with her own birth story. A glimpse of the 33 hours of labour, a failed epidural and the biggest surprise at birth! Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife Free stuff and information withkoji.com/@TheMixedMamaLife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

In this episode Lynn speaks with her guest Dr. Philip Magcalas who's an American Filipino dad of 2 young mixed-race children. He's also been in an interracial marriage for over 20 years. Tune in to hear Dr. Magcalas share some parentings tips, resources and great perspectives about racial identity, culture and how becoming a dad has changed him. Dr. Magcalas' Podcast with co-host Dr. Valerie Lawrence - "Who Needs Sleep? A podcast from two tired docs." Email: twotireddocs@gmail.com Telephone: 313-364-YAWN (9296) Instagram: TwoTiredDocs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twotireddocs Recommended Resource: www.healthychildren.org - A parenting website for parents from prenatal to young adults. Follow and reach out to Lynn on Instagram @themixedmamalife Email: themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

At 39 weeks pregnant, Lynn has been receiving lots of advice on different ways of inducing labour. She put a list together that ranges from old wives tales, an elaborate chicken parm recipe to tips from her own midwife. After 2 stretch and sweeps, it doesn't look like her baby is going to be born anytime soon! In this episode you'll also find out how she's been preparing her dog for the baby's birth. Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife Email for collaborations, questions or suggestions - themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

A rollercoaster of a week being 38 weeks pregnant and having diastasis recti pain. I guess your 6 pack muscles separating would be painful! But who knew it was fairly common in pregnancy? Lynn didn't realize until she was right in it and panicking. Haven't we all had a pity party? Listen and learn tricks on how to get out of that funk! Follow me on IG @themixedmamalife Or email for collaborations: themixedmamalife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Last minute cancelation left Lynn and her partner to do their maternity shoot themselves - find out how it went and how one of their backdrops has hidden significance. The birth is near and with that a big belly and everything that comes with it which includes lots of squatting and why socks are the worst! Listen for some history and laughs. The mural can be found at 26 Hess St. Hamilton, ON. The artists are: @miquemichelle @drippin_soul Feedback or collaborations: IG @themixedmamalife email: themixedmamalife@gmail.com website: https://anchor.fm/themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Imposter Syndrome can be felt in many areas of life like a young adult starting a new job, being a female in a male dominated field, etc.. but this can also be felt in people of mixed races. Racial Imposter Syndrome is feeling unworthy or like you're not enough of the said race because you're mixed. This episode explores the different ways people feel this racial imposter syndrome but also what to do to break out of it.  Things mentioned in this episode:  Checkout @themixedmamalife for the unboxing of Lynn's byus box- the black box edition. Instagram- @byusbox Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/byusbox Website - byusbox https://www.byusbox.com/  The book: "So You Want to Talk About Race?" by Ijeoma Oluo  @the.mom.room blog post on "Momposter syndrome" by Renee Reina. https://reneereina.com/tag/imposter-syndrome/  Check out Episode 2 - "What Are You?" which is referred to in this episode.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

What was your list when preparing for the birth of your baby? Did you make a big announcement right away or keep it hush for a while? From gender reveals to nurseries, picking baby names and the famous baby shower, this episode covers the main things parents do in preparing for the big arrival. Lynn also shares what she's done to prepare, how the pandemic had a silver lining and what tradition she's breaking in naming her child. Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Well this week marks the start of another month of "lockdown" in this pandemic so cheers to the mamas and mamas to be because this has been damn hard but the summer is around the corner - hang in there!  In this episode, Lynn shares a bit about the rocky start to this second pregnancy (first baby), how it's been being pregnant during the pandemic, some of her weird symptoms and how the "turbo boost" is the saving grace most days!  Blog about her missed-miscarriage can be found at: https://www.listeningtoshe.com/the-silent-heartbreak-my-missed-miscarriage/  Follow on Instagram @themixedmamalife  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Biases - we all have them but are we acknowledging ours? Are we questioning the reasons behind those biases? Are we grouping everyone that looks the same into the same category (whether good or bad)? Are we letting one instance dictate how we perceive a certain culture or skin colour? Lynn shares some of her experiences being indigenous but perceived white and being in a relationship with a black man. Discussions about her worry and preparation in raising a mixed coloured-child and how one backpack gave her a glimpse of what it feels like to be black these days. Feel free to share your comments directly with Lynn on Instagram @themixedmamalife Or leave a private voicemail on Anchor.fm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Did you know that people who speak different languages perceive time or measure time differently? That being fluent in 2 or more languages and mixing those languages during a conversation is called code-switching? Learn about this and much more in this week's episode. Lynn dives into her "faux-pas" when it comes to speaking English, how she managed going from all French to all English schools and what exactly is "Franglish?" Even if you just speak English - you should get a laugh and enjoy the descriptive translations of counting to 100 in French - no wonder they say French is complicated! - New York cab driver describing counting in French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rmBqIFeHN8 - Emmanuel Acho “proximity breathes care and distance breathes fear”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

In honour of International women's day and women's month this episode is all about women! We go way back to the Klondike gold rush, the first indigenous nurse and Lynn's grandmother's history on how she gave up her “Indian status” when she married her non-indigenous husband. From the gender inequalities of the Indian Registration Act to the present-day gender inequalities and how women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The reality that being a girl/woman means that you've experienced fear in one form or another while walking or being alone in public. Ever held your keys between your fingers or cross the road when someone's approaching? Yup – that feeling. Lynn also discusses this year's international women's day theme which is #choosetochallenge and her challenge to all listeners. https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/women-and-pandemics/ Follow me on Instagram @themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Racial representation in all forms of media is very important, especially for our younger generations. We still have a long way to go and not just in having diverse actors in media but in the producing, directing, writing and all aspects of media. The episode explores the positive outcomes of having role models that look like you and the possible repercussions when they don't. You'll learn the shocking suicide stats and interesting facts about the Indigenous people occupying Canada and Lynn shares her experiences growing up in a bilingual household (French and English). And even though black history month was in February - we need to keep it going all year long and Lynn shares suggestions on how you can be an ally to the black (BIPOC) community. -Quote in podcast by Shayla O. Stonechild - IG @Shayla0h -Book: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho https://uncomfortableconvos.com/ -Bilingual Movies: Les boys (1997) and there are 2 sequels. Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006) it also has a sequel. -Suicide statistics in Canada - https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/indigenous-suicide-prevention/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Are you caught up in trying to keep up with the Jones? Being judged for a recent choice you've made? Have your priorities changed which has some friends or family questioning you? Relatable to everyone, in this episode, Lynn goes over her list of things that you shouldn't be asked to explain or asked to justify yourself about. What's on your list of things you don't need to justify? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lynn explores the ever popular question anyone who looks or is different gets asked: "So what are you?" or "Where are you from?" meaning that you can't be from here? *insert eye roll*. She also shares her own experiences about being asked that question, the reality that society categorizes people based on looks, how to approach that question (if at all) and the importance of preparing our mixed children for these types of conversations. You can share your experience with this question on Instagram @themixedmamalife or on the new Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/Themixedmamalife --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Lynn goes through a list of things that have shifted since becoming pregnant that you can probably relate to. "Being pregnant makes [her] want to..." Research everything about the birth, save the world, learn to relax and not wanting to screw up her child. One big focus has been the want to be prepared and informed to raise a multi-race child and helping them figure out their own identity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message

Meet your host Lynn and what this podcast will be all about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themixedmamalife/message