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We believe there needs to live a place for creating a community and conversation around the "real" celebrations and challenges to parenting. Our focus is to be vulnerable, genuine, and honest about the ups and downs of raising children. In a sense, we're fully exposing ourselves, getting to the bare…

Parenting Naked Collaborative


    • May 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 49:24


    Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? What have you done this month to take care of yourself? Mental health and wellbeing are like diet and exercise, and it takes practice, commitment, and the right fit. Listen in on today's show and share this show with your friends and family this month. Let's stop the stigma of mental health diagnosis and treatments. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Are You Both Ready to be Parents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 39:33


    Today's show is fun but brings up a significant topic, asking the question, Are you both ready to be parents? Follow along as we answer some thoughtful questions you might want to ask each other. This episode is meant to be a guide to help you go deep, open up a conversation, and explore how you both might handle parenting, discipline, middle-of-the-night feedings, staying in or going out, plus so many others. Find questions from today's show plus others at www.Familyplanning.com We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    What You Need to Know: Vaginal Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Health After Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 46:38


    Are you postpartum or expecting? This episode discusses a condition you might want to know more about. Few women know the possibility of occurrence, and few doctors talk about it. Listen in as we have guest Yael Trainer on to give us a first-hand rundown on what to look for, what to ask, and how to treat the occurrence of vaginal prolapse or other organ prolapses after the delivery of your baby. Yael Trainer PMA-CPT is The Pilates Collective owner in Denver, Colorado, and has a passion for helping new mothers regain strength and pelvic health after delivering their babies. To learn more about Yael, visit her site here. Or visit her home page here. Keep an eye out for her new project and program: Moms on the Upside, at www.momsontheupside.com For more information on Pelvic Floor Health and Prolapse, here is a list of helpful resources and links: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vaginal-prolapse#how https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/vaginal-prolapse https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-prolapse/symptoms-causes/syc-20353458 We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 48:02


    On today's show, we have the pleasure of being with Shanda G. as she takes us through her experiences of being a teen mom and gives us a first-hand account of how she was treated as a pregnant teen, what it was like parenting as a teen and helpful advice for expectant teens. If you are a teen expecting a baby, have questions about teen parenting, or would like to reach out to Shanda, please send us a message on Facebook @parentingnakedcollaborative Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    The Science Behind Regulation while Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 50:54


    Fascinated by neuroscience and human behavior? Interested in understanding how neuroscience can play a role in emotion regulation when it comes to parenting with a level head? Today's guest is Brittany Redman; she is a field expert and will dive a bit deeper into emotional regulation as It relates to parenting during stressful and anxious times. Geek out with us as we learn from Brittany what that intersection between feelings and science can teach us. Helpful resources from today's show: Author: Dan Siegel, Whole Brain Child & No Drama Discipline wilddepths.squarespace.com We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Let's Talk About Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 45:18


    Are you curious about adoption? Have you got questions but not sure where to start? Listen in as we talk with a former adoption attorney about the various types of adoptions and what to expect regarding adoption. Helpful resources from today's show: mrutherfordlaw.com www.adoptionchoices.org www.coheartgallery.org Please note this episode is for entertainment and general educational purposes and is not in any way legal advise. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Bloopers, Blunders, and other Funny Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 33:25


    We've all been there a time or two. Parents aren't perfect and sometimes do the silliest things. Today we lighten it up a bit and share some of our silliest moments with you. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Identity! Who are you now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 47:46


    So you've become a parent, and now what? Have you returned to yourself? How do you keep yourself independent from your self as a parent? Do you feel selfish for taking time for yourself, diving back into your hobbies and past times? Do you feel guilty for slipping away to hang out with friends? Listen in as we discuss all of this. It's a challenge to juggle your life with that of a child. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Discussing the Socail Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 57:47


    Have you watched the Social Dilemma on Netflix yet? Today we take a deep dive into some concerns this documentary highlights. Our conversation takes on the discussion across different age groups, from teens to toddlers. Isn't it interesting how something that started with good intentions is now a social monster? If you've not watched the documentary, find it on Netflix.com. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Holiday Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 28:25


    What better way to lighten up the season than with a light conversation about the Holidays. Join us as we talk about the season during a pandemic, our traditions, and what we find comfort in throughout the holidays. Oh, and let's not forget about that silly Elf on the Shelf. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Talking Politics with Children - Episode 3, Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 22:45


    Could 2020 be any more challenging? So here we have a major election, and the country is divided. Listen in as we look at how to talk about politics with children - and maybe we vent a bit too. The emotional climate of this season has left us all in a knot, regardless of party lines. No matter your political viewpoint, this is for a community of all. We hope you'll find this helpful and comforting during these times. Helpful Link: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/parenting/parenting-articles/talking-to-kids-about-politics/ We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Hard Conversations with your Kids, Episode 2, Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 27:34


    In the time of COVID and extreme racial injustices in the US, how does one approach these conversations and answer children's questions? Today we take a look at the hard conversations and some steps you can take in talking with your children. Helpful Links: Youpies.com and PBS.org We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Pregnancy and Postpartum Durning COVID - Episode 1, Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 21:55


    The truth behind staying at home during a Pandemic while planning to have a baby or experiencing depression related to isolation, postpartum, or clinical depression. Listen in as we discuss options, signs to look for, ways to help those around you, and a reminder to keep an eye on those you think may need a boost or help from time to time. We invite you to join us in the hilarious, beautiful, horrific, mysterious, untold, unspoken, disgusting, and amazing adventures of becoming and being a parent. Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom and Denon Moore - Entrepreneur and a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 16: Genetics Testing and Family Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 58:22


    Have you considered genetic testing, wonder what it even means? - Today's guest, Erin, gives us a general overview of genetic testing and what it might mean for family planning. Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore for today's show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 14: Severe Health Diagnosis in Infancy - 2 Mom's Share thier Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 60:20


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast as we hear from two amazing moms as they tell their stories about the experiences of learning very early on that their newborn babies had health complications. We welcome Amberley and Erica and cannot thank them both enough for sharing their personal stories with our community. Thank you, ladies! In today's show, you'll hear references to the following conditions: Craniosynostosis https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/craniosynostosis Crouzon Syndrome https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/craniofacial-abnormalities Mosaic Down Syndrom/Mosaicism https://www.imdsa.org/mosaic-down-syndrome Infant Leukemia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4729208/ Infant Leukemia and it's relationship to Mosaic Down Syndrom https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2959356 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 15: Know the Signs - A Discussion About Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 66:48


    Know the Signs - A Discussion About Domestic Violence, host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore welcome Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC of Arvada Therapy Solutions and Author of And Then We Do Harm: Rethinking Clinical Interventions for Survivors of Domestic Violence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-cummin-lpc-acs-50537791/ https://www.amazon.com/Then-Harm-Rethinking-Interventions-Survivors-ebook/dp/B08129H4V9 https://www.beyondpowerandcontrol.com/ https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/co/finding-lawyer/legal-assistance https://safeinharmsway.ihubapp.org/ https://www.onemomsbattle.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 13: Attachment Theory: Four Types Every Parent will want to Understand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 56:37


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast as we break down the four Attachment Types concerning building a trusting attachment with your baby or child. https://www.psychalive.org/what-is-your-attachment-style/ https://cappa.net/2015/04/18/building-a-secure-attachment-with-baby/ http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/attachment/according-experts https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html Here's a link to the Wire Moneky Test Misty mentioned: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/harlows-classic-studies-revealed-the-importance-of-maternal-contact.html And the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNBEhzjg8I --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 12: Traveling with Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 47:42


    Are you preparing to travel with the baby for the first time? Have nerves got you? You're not alone; listen in as host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore discuss the trials and tribulations of traveling with children. Find some helpful tips as we discuss our various experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 11: Postpartum Depression vs. Anxiety - What's the Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 43:54


    Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Anxiety, host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore break it down and discuss what to look for and how it relates to our firsthand experiences. Links we mention on this episode: https://americanpregnancy.org https://womensmentalhealth.org https://postpartumprogress.com https://fit4mom.com/workout-classes/stroller-strides The term Misty referenced in this podcast that she couldn't recall: Altruistic Filicide: when a mother kills her baby to protect it from harm or danger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 10: Postpartume Affects Dads Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 44:33


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast as we have an emotional discussion with Dads around their experiences with their wives postpartum depression after bringing the baby home. Listen as they talk about what those days were like, how they coped, and how life is after the depression lifts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 9: Daddy Boot Camp Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 36:09


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast as the dads discuss their fears and celebrations of bringing their babies home from the hospital in the third and final Daddy Boot Camp episode. A big THANK YOU to our guests for joining us today in the studio and sharing vulnerably and honestly with our community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 8: Daddy Boot Camp Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 43:55


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast for Part 2 of our Daddy Boot Camp discussion, we get to hear the dad's detail their experiences in the Labor and Delivery room. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 7: Daddy Boot Camp Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 31:55


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast. Five of our favorite dads share their experiences of preparing for the baby and supporting their partners during pregnancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 6: Parent Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 45:48


    We get heated; the kids can drive us crazy. We all have those moments of weakness and react without thinking. How do you self-regulate when the kids have pushed your last button? Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 5: Parent Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 44:05


    Moms and Dads often suffer from guilt when putting themselves before the children. Can you relate? Self-care is necessary, so stop carrying that guilt - your kids will still love you tomorrow. Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 4: What was Sex Like Before, During, and After Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 42:26


    Did it live up to your expectations? Listen as we dive into how sex did and didn't live up to ours during pregnancy. Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore on today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 3: Preparing for Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 33:30


    Join host Misty White, LPC, and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore as we give you a peek into how we handled preparing for pregnancy. The secret: there is no one way to prepare. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 2: Having a Baby Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 18:58


    Join host Misty White, LPC and cohosts Gretchen Levy, LCSW, and Denon Moore as we explore the feelings around having and raising a baby. Sure, having a baby is the most beautiful thing, but let's be real, it can suck too. Today we'll discuss the difficulties of pregnancy and raising a baby that people don't like to talk about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

    Episode 1: Welcome to Parenting Naked Collaborative

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 43:02


    Why Parenting Naked Collaborative or PNC? We believe there needs to live a place for creating a community and conversation around the "real" celebrations and challenges to parenting. Here at PNC, our focus is to be vulnerable, genuine, and honest about the ups and downs of raising children. In a sense, we're fully exposing ourselves, getting to the bare truth. You'll find a host of information and a community to support your current parenting situation. And if you cannot find what you're looking for, let's collaborate! Hosted by Misty White, LPC - and mom Cohosts are Gretchen Levy, LCSW - and mom & Denon Moore - a mom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parenting-naked/message

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