Raising a Wildflower

I deleted my social media for TWO whole months. something that felt nearly impossible when I started. here is everything I learned during & since my break & how it’s changed the way I use social! take a listen & tell me what you think on instagram (lol I’m back) @micali_depinto or leave a (kind;) review on itunes! happy listening

sweet pea aka peyton marie is almost 2 months old already! so here is a behind the scenes look at the post partum period, my decision to get back on antidepressants & off of social media. I will be back in instagram at some point, so feel free to connect with me there! & as always — happy listening :)

it’s been a HOT MINUTE since I’ve recorded a podcast — sorry guys — but I’m back! since it’s been so long, this episode touches on a little bit of everything so we can all be back on the same page before this new baby makes an appearance. please connect with me on instagram if anything I say in here inspires you to strike up a conversation! it’s @mic_depinto — always love to hear from you! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

we have been cooped up with our families for over 70 days now people, and things look different for everyone! this lil podcast talks about how quarantine has affected my marriage, family & general outlook on life. happy listening!

10 weeks into this quarantine & things are gettin weird. here’s a little update about our life & my pregnancy with a jelly bean! I stepped on the scale for the first time in 10 weeks & almost had a heart attack (silly I know) but here is how I have come to terms with it all! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

guys COVID-19 & the ensuing quarantine has thrown us all a curveball. I think we are feeling a little strange these days, so I wanted to give you my honest thoughts on what it’s like to be in quarantine with chronic depression. please reach out to me on instagram @micali_depinto if you are feeling any of the same things! also the show you should binge watch next: Jack Ryan on Prime. you’re welcome. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Peter’s season of the bachelor is OVER & it actually did come with a huge amount of drama. it left me work some thoughts & feelings & I wanted to share my point of view on a few of the topics as someone who wore a purity ring til marriage. let me know what you think on instagram! @micali_depinto. happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

we have been on the potty training journey the last 10 (11?) days and this is how it’s been going. Charlie was 16 months old when we started, turned 17 months 4 days ago & it has been an ADVENTURE. listen in to find out just what kind of adventure I’m talking about. also a little bit of pregnancy BOPO struggles here, as I’m 15 weeks along & full of emotions. don’t forget to connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

this episode goes personal — and this time it’s personal for me AND Matt. I wanted to share this because I hope it can help someone else, in their parenthood or marriage or maybe just let you know you’re not struggling alone! so anyway, happy listening

we all hope for our children to live beautiful lives of fulfillment. I want her to be inspired by strong female characters in books or movies & grow up to be independent, confident & kind. so when I think about what I wish for my daughter’s future, could I wish that she become “just” a mom? listen in to find out. don’t forget to connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & to please rate, review & subscribe to the podcast! happy listening

I know, I know, everyone and their brother has advice for you when you’re pregnant, especially for the first time — so don’t think of this as advice. think of it as one mama to another, telling you what I would have told me if I went back in time! as always, send feedback or questions to my instagram @micali_depinto & don’t forget to rate & subscribe! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi all! today’s episode is a quick little update about our newest little bundle-to-be — Jelly Bean. how we found out, how I told Matt, how we shared it with the world & how this pregnancy is already different than Charlie’s. enjoy & happy listening! :)

today’s episode I got to sit down with my mom and two of my sisters to talk about all things PREGNANCY & LABOR. we had so much fun chatting together and there is a ton of amazing wisdom & wrapped in this episode plus tons of fun. tune in again in a couple of weeks for part two about loss. if you have any questions you would like them to answer, DM me on instagram @micali_depinto. happy listening ☺️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi guys! I am taking a break for the holidays, in case you haven’t noticed! but I am really excited for season 2 & I hope you all join me! remember to submit your questions on instagram (@micali_depinto) so it can be exactly what you want to hear! Merry Christmas!

Yes, I am talking about Frozen the Disney movie. It’s chock full of good relationship advice — don’t believe me? Listen in

this week was ugly. literal blood, sweat & plenty of tears were shed, & I really didn’t feel like getting out of bed or talking to anyone, let alone recording a podcast. but then I thought — maybe this is exactly what I should do & maybe hearing about my rough times will help one of you feel a little bit better about your toilet week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having a baby changed everything about your social life. EVERYTHING. It can be really hard to make & keep friendships going as a mom! here are some tips & strategies I have used to try and keep my friendships strong. (shout out to my friends tho, cuz you the real MVPs) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life is full of hardship. But like my friend Ed Mylett says — life happens FOR you not TO you — this is how I made the tragedy of losing my niece serve me instead of destroy me. happy listening! connect with me on instagram @micali_depinto & give me all the feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I began this podcast talking about travel & motherhood & it took itself in a direction I hadn’t planned on, but feel good about. it’s 100% raw & honest so I apologize in advance if so offend anyone. hard conversations are bound to do that, but it’s important enough to me to take the risk. if you’d like to have a CIVIL discourse with me after listening to the FULL podcast, please find me on instagram @micali_depinto. as always, happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

one year ago today, I gave birth to the sweetest, goofiest, most loveable little girl I could ever have hoped for. although she was worth every single second of my 44 hour labor — my birth story was... well... rough. listen in to find out just HOW rough --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

we all have rough days, including our babies, & sometimes it can feel like there is no escape! I’ve had my fair share of hard times, & these are 10 things I do to help get my energy up & my happiness back in place. let me know which ones work for you! happy listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

you guys it’s so popular to complain about being a mom, & I get it. motherhood is hard! but it’s also so beautiful & fun and I just want to give it some love. let me know what you think & connect with me on instagram! @micali_depinto. happy listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

guys, screens are running our lives (see: Black Mirror) and I for one, decided not to be a slave to it anymore! If you want to be in control of your phone and not the other way around, give this podcast a listen! leave a comment on my latest instagram post or slid into my DMs to let me know what you think :) @micali_depinto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

my baby girl is almost a year old (where had the time gone!?) & I wanted to share my postpartum journey with you. this episode talks about everything from health & fitness to learning body love. happy listening! connect with me on Instagram @micali_depinto & on my blog! raisingawildflower.blog.home I’d love your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The lives of 31 families were shattered last Saturday. There have been 112 people killed in 32 mass shootings so far in 2019, the second worst in a ten-year history. The nation is in a state of terror, and the scariest part is that there IS no one-click fix. Listen in for my solution to this awful epidemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It’s world breastfeeding week & have fed my daughter in a lot of public places. Like, a lot, and this weekend was the first time I was ever shamed for doing so. Listen in on how I handled the situation (could have been better) and what conclusion I draw from the whole experience. connect with me on instagram: @micali_depinto & check out my blog! raisingawildflower.home.blog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The stigma surrounding mental health is slowly falling away — which is great! But the stigma around taking antidepressants is alive & well, at least from where I’m sitting. In the podcast, I talk about my thoughts on being a mama who takes pills. Take a listen & let me know if it helps you in any way! You can connect with me on Instagram @micali_depinto or on my blog - https://raisingawildflower.home.blog/

Deep loss is ugly & hard. The grief can be hard to handle if you are the one carrying it, and it can be hard to know how to help if you know someone else who is grieving. Three years ago, I lost my two-year-old niece, and while it was the single worst experience of my life, it has taught me a lot. On this podcast, I share five of those things. Thanks for listening --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I wrote this letter to my unborn baby when I was 16 weeks pregnant. we were waiting to find out the sex, & I had originally planned on writing one for both my daughter AND son, but only this one came out because I was so sure we were having a girl! happy listening

Everyone has dreams & we everyone’s are a little but different. People may try to tell you that your dreams aren’t good enough, but it shouldn’t matter! You are the only one who knows the true desire of your heart — follow it. No matter what. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you are a parent, you know that the WORST possible thing you can imagine is the death of a child. Even if you aren’t a parent, if you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, you know how the fear of losing someone else stays with you. I had a panic attack about this a couple of nights ago, and this is he I navigated through it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

the new eating style I adopted 2.5 years ago that made a world of difference for my health & body composition! have more questions, comments, concerns? hit me up on instagram @micali_depinto OR on my blog www.raisingawildflower.blog.home

There is a huge difference between pushing through a lack of motivation& listening to your body when it’s asking you to rest. Resting from the gym is HARD for me, and it’s something I realize I need to work on! Listen in to understand why rest is important and how my struggles work eating disorders have affected my ability to take a rest day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

say you only have 20 minutes to go to the gym, so you start talking yourself out of it, right? WRONG. a 20 minutes workout is better than no workout. make time for things that make you better, even if it’s only 20 minutes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guys I have been writing down “create a podcast” on my goals sheet for the past 3 months. I finally did it! Take a listen to get to know a little about me, a little about the podcast & a little about my harrying experience in downtown Denver yesterday