Karena Skibinski, is an occupational therapist based in mental health, mother, and host of the “what about the mama?” podcast. Karena’s work is designed to inspire mamas to shift the focus from all about the baby to themselves (even if it’s just during the episodes), and to use self-care as a modality to rediscover their intuition. When it comes to motherhood, there's an overabundance of information, and Karena's mission is to empower mamas to not only educate themselves but to also trust their intuition as the guiding light on their motherhood journey. Through practicing self-care, mamas tap into their intuition, bringing more confidence, ease and enjoyment into their parenting. Karena strongly believes that self-care isn’t just facemasks and massages, especially as mamas; it’s also about setting boundaries and communicating your needs – although a massage is SO nice every once in a while! She enjoys trying new recipes, going on long walks, swimming, and lazy afternoons on the couch.
Follow along with Karena:
www.whataboutthemama.com
Ep. 160: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Mom's Maternal Health
Ep. 158: Respectful Parenting from Birth with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Ep. 156: Postpartum Mood Challenges and Disorders with Keisha Reaves
Ep. 154: Rights in the Labor Room with Sarah Martin, RN
Ep. 152: The Importance of Connecting to your Pre-Motherhood Identity with Bryce Reddy
Ep. 151: Friday Free Talk: Your Bladder Matters
Ep. 150: Because YOU are Superwoman with Jaclyn Coy
Ep 149: Friday Free Talk: Navigating the Holidays After Trauma & Loss
Ep. 148: Food First Nutrition with Ryann Kipping
Ep. 147: Friday Free Talk: The ARRIVE Study
Ep. 146: What to know about Inductions with Becca Helie, CNM
Ep. 145: Friday Free Talk: Must-Have Breastfeeding Tools
Ep 144: A Vote for Better Postpartum Care with Skyler Jacobs, CNM
Ep. 143: Friday Free Talk: The 'Magic Words' in Birth
Ep. 142: The Beginning of Homebirth with Katelyn Fusco
Ep. 141: Friday Free Talk: The Bishop Score
Ep.140: Your Child's Physical Development in the First Year with Pediatric PT, Kara Masse
Ep. 139: Friday Free Talk: When Nurses Perpetuate the Patriarchy
Ep. 138: The Truth about Exercise in Pregnancy with Kayla Mehr
Ep 137: Friday Free Talk, When "Checking In" Hinders the Process
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