Poised & Powerful Parenting

CW: brief mention of sexual assault. Have you ever felt the kind of overwhelmed, overstimulated, or triggered that we might call being “all touched out”? Maybe you’ve even felt guilty about not being available to your kids or spouse, or surprised by the intensity of your feelings. If you ever wondered why your body doesn’t feel like your own, if you are grappling with how to parent in a post-Roe, post #MeToo world, you might be realizing how much bigger this is than just you. Amanda Montei is here to talk about the histories we carry in - our culture and in our bodies - themes she discusses in her new book: Touched Out: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent and Control. This week, episode 48 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is about why we might feel touched out and how we can understand women’s bodily autonomy. Amanda Montei is the author of TOUCHED OUT: MOTHERHOOD, MISOGYNY, CONSENT, AND CONTROL, (now out in September 2023), the memoir Two Memoirs (Jaded Ibis Press), and a collection of prose, The Failure Age (Bloof Books), as well as co-author of Dinner Poems (Bon Aire Projects). She has an MFA from California Institute of the Arts and a PhD from the Poetics Program at SUNY Buffalo. Her writing and criticism explores literary and cultural representations of gender, work, care, sexuality, feminism, creativity, and the body. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Amanda and I discuss the following: Don’t forget to order Amanda’s new book “Touched Out” today! Want to know more about what to do to take care of yourself when you’re tense, stressed, or overstimulated? Bookmark my free Nervous System Slowdown playlist to build some bite-sized bodymind practices into your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dXuxUdFQYYE6xxDZwwxTX?si=KUdjv-cWSNqmKng52Zanjg CONNECT WITH AMANDA MONTEI: Website Subscribe on Substack: Mad Moms Instagram CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Slate: How American Moms Got Touched Out by Amanda Montei Moms Rising Chamber of Mothers Info & action re: the US Black Maternal Health Crisis: Black Mamas Matter Alliance The Momnibus Act<

Have you ever yelled “CALM DOWN”? How effective was it? Today, I’m teaching a simple four-step process: for more ease and less yelling. It works by rebooting your nervous system - and children can learn it too! This week, episode 47 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing mindfulness together: easing transitions for yourself and your child with The Ready List! Want to know more about what to do to take care of yourself when you’re tense, stressed, or overstimulated? Bookmark my free Nervous System Slowdown playlist to build some bite-sized bodymind practices into your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dXuxUdFQYYE6xxDZwwxTX?si=KUdjv-cWSNqmKng52Zanjg In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, I discuss the following: Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Website Instagram Work with Sarah! Stay updated on tips for stress relief by signing up for my newsletter. Find more tips, tricks, and strategies at the resources page on my website. Or you can book a 1:1 customized session to receive the support you need to feel more agency over your body. LINKS MENTIONED: The Ready List Hot-To with Printables The Ready List video for kids More about the Ready List with Transitions Co-Regulation From Birth Through Young Adulthood: A Practice Brief RELATED EPISODES: How to Unstick Your Shoulders from Your Ears Becoming Your Child’s First Teacher with Amanda Blair MacDonald What to Do When You're Losing It With Your Kids with Morgan Rysdon Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

Do you get knots in that area between your neck and shoulders? Well, who doesn't, right? If you are struggling with this, listen up because this one is for you. This will be a guided audio you can do sitting or standing. One of my favorite places to do it is sitting in the car after I drop my kid off at school. This is a gentle reminder to be gentle with ourselves. It’s a practice we can use to help us unhunch, unscrunch, and take up more space. Stay updated on tips for shoulders by signing up for my newsletter. Find more tips, tricks, and strategies at the resources page on my website. Or you can book a 1:1 customized session to receive the support you need to feel more agency over your body. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Refer to this for a visual of the trapezius. Ep 45: Neurodivergent Parenting with Chronic Pain with Graeson Harris-Young For shoulder pains related to breastfeeding and baby care, refer to: My guest interview on breastfeeding body mechanics (Milk Minute podcast) Guided audio: Relax Up for Sitting Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

The world of parenting is full of stereotypes and toxic narratives, which can be even harder to deal with when you’re a parent managing chronic pain, neurodivergence, or anything that doesn’t fit the mold of “normal”. Learning strategies and methods of coping that work for your needs will help smooth out the journey of parenthood. This week, episode 45 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is about parenting with chronic pain and self-regulation as a parent! Want to know more about what to do to take care of yourself when you’re tense, stressed, or overstimulated? Bookmark my free Nervous System Slowdown playlist to build some bite-sized bodymind practices into your day. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dXuxUdFQYYE6xxDZwwxTX?si=KUdjv-cWSNqmKng52Zanjg Graeson Harris-Young is the owner of and creator behind This Might Help Us, where he educates people on how their brains and bodies work in practical ways that let them feel, move, and live better. Since 2016 he has worked in embodiment coaching with hundreds of people, including folks living with many forms of chronic pain as well as people who depend professionally on their bodies such as actors, dancers, and athletes. Graeson also has experience working with trauma in the body and has taught movement at a dozen or so universities and conservatories. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Graeson and I discuss the following: To check out Graeson’s FREE Posture Detox course, head to https://thismighthelp.us/. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH GRAESON HARRIS-YOUNG: Website Instagram CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Newsletter Instagram Facebook Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Ep. 28 How to Keep House While Drowning with KC Davis for building your own systems while chronically ill or neurodivergent. I recommend: The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O’Rourke and also Pain Is Really Strange by Steve Haines. https://alexandertechniquescience.com/ for scientific research on posture, movement, and pain science in our practice of Alexander Technique.

Welcome to day 5 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN CONNECT. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Sign up for my newsletter. Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

Welcome to day 4 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN RELEASE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Sign up for my newsletter. Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

Welcome to day 3 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN DO LESS. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Sign up for my newsletter. Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

Welcome to day 2 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN BREATHE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Sign up for my newsletter. Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

Welcome to day 1 of the 5-day challenge. Today’s mantra is I CAN PAUSE. Check my Instagram highlights for keeping track of and sharing your progress. Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Sign up for my newsletter. Instagram Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

We are going on a family vacation soon, and due to the pandemic, I am a little out of practice with traveling with a little one. It’s pretty common for travelers to leave our bodies a bit out of sorts, even on vacations or travels that are supposed to be fun. Every bit of energy and tip to making an experience more enjoyable counts. This week, episode 44 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to make traveling as a family more enjoyable and less stressful! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday Scaries Support group class: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, I discuss the following: This episode is the perfect episode to save to refer back to both before you travel and after your travels, so you can keep your body and mind in alignment and reduce tension. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: TushBaby Constructive Rest (Audio Guide) Stress Free Strollering (Video Tips) Episode Transcript: Travel Tips to Make Your Body Feel OK

How often do you think about your bones? Bones are your structure. Using visualization around our bones and skeletons can change our experience of being in our bodies. This week, in episode 43 of the Poised & Powerful Podcast, I’m sharing a guided skeleton standing alignment visualization! With this practice we can use a lot less muscular tension by using this guided practice. Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday Scaries Support group class: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay Click Below for the Episode Transcript here

Content Warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage are mentioned throughout this episode. Find mental health support for pregnancy loss at Postpartum Support International. Pregnancy loss isn’t talked about enough, but it’s just as important to hear those stories as it is to hear birth stories. Many women struggle with their pregnancy loss alone and in secret. If we can all have a better understanding of what to expect and how to find support for ourselves or support those around us, we will all be better for it. Episode 42 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the holistic healing that is important after pregnancy loss! Sick of starting the week exhausted by the Sunday Scaries? Let’s help you reset. Is stressing about stress in pregnancy making you stressed? Learn some tools to cope with a supportive online group. Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, PT, DPT, also known as Tia, is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in providing a continuum of care and support from pregnancy loss to postpartum all while emphasizing the importance of self-care. Tia has had a life-long fascination with the human body and its inner workings which ultimately led her to path that she is on today. Beginning with a formal introduction to movement in college, she has continued that journey ever since. In addition, she is a Women’s Health Coach through the Integrative Women's Health Institute, host of her podcast, The Masterful Art of Self-Care, and an amateur pole and Lyra artist. She is a wife, mother to her 6-year-old daughter, and a cat mom. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, my guest(s) and I discuss the following: It’s important to establish a reconnection with your womb after a loss. It can be a slow process, but it’s a start toward healing. Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH DR. TIA UKPE-WALLACE: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Support Holistic Healing Workshop IG: @selfcarephysio and @what_i_wish_i_had_after_loss Self-Care Physio Website The Masterful Art of Self-Care Podcast CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Newsletter Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Find all links here.

Being responsible for your children’s education can feel high pressure - from fostering brain development to choosing schools. Today’s guest will help you zoom out from the details to help you focus on what’s important to you as you incorporate learning in your home. Children’s learning is a whole-self activity, and you might be surprised at the simplicity of the things you can do together that help them grow and develop! This week, episode 41 of Poised & Powerful Podcast reassures you that you have what you need to be your child’s first teacher! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Amanda Blair MacDonald (she/her) is an educator, speaker, and consultant based in Chicago, IL. Amanda uses decision-making analysis (MPA), Alexander Technique, and developmental movement to help you gain self-mastery and optimal performance. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Amanda and I discuss the following: We hope this conversation gives you the valuable perspective of the “big picture” of supporting children’s learning, and has you thinking about what you value in education, and gets you excited about sharing that with your family. CONNECT WITH AMANDA BLAIR MACDONALD: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Stress Less in Pregnancy Class Online Sunday night Zoom: Restore on the Floor Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Brain-Compatible Dance Education/ Anne Green Gilbert Episode Transcript here

In parenthood, we realize so much is out of our control - how do we cope when things don’t go as planned? I recently had the honor of being a guest on the Woven podcast talking about my journey using the Alexander Technique as a practice during early parenthood to deal with physical and emotional stresses. This week, episode 40 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is a replay of my conversation with Evelyn Correa on her podcast, Woven! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Evelyn and I discuss the following: Remember these - Am I seeing? Am I breathing? Am I balancing? Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH EVELYN CORREA: Woven Podcast Personal - Instagram Podcast - Instagram CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Newsletter Instagram Stress Less in Pregnancy Class Online Sunday night Zoom: Restore on the Floor Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: The Alexander Technique Birth Book by Ilana Machover Guided constructive rest practice Do constructive rest together! Practice “the cycle” to calm down Ep. 32: Asking for Help as a New Mom with Hannah Lee, LSW Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON) Support the podcast!

I bet your hands are very busy! So busy it might lead to some common conditions of postpartum or new parenting. This week, I have a bonus episode of the Poised & Powerful Podcast, and I’m sharing common conditions affecting the wrist and how to cope with and prevent them in doing your everyday activities! Some of these conditions include wrist pain, carpal tunnel and “Mommy Thumb”. Remember to tune into yourself: Pause, Exhale, Lighten Up. Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Newsletter Instagram Stress Less in Pregnancy Class Online Sunday night Zoom: Restore on the Floor Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: How to check for DeQuervain’s/ Mommy Thumb Relax Up While Sitting Guided Practice Constructive rest guided audio: Your Daily Reset Do constructive rest with me! Video tips: Stress-free Strollering Video tips: How to pick up baby without hurting your back Click Below for the Episode Transcript (COMING SOON)

So often, in early parenthood, we talk about putting the baby first. Today’s guest has a fresh approach to her journey in breastfeeding that we can all learn from. This week, episode 39 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the story of two different breastfeeding journeys! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Shanti Geiser grew up in Florida and moved to Washington State in December 2019, just months before the pandemic started. As a mom of two kids, also juggling schooling for a master's in HR, it has been an intense journey. Despite the ups and downs, breastfeeding has been an area of her life that feels like a reprieve. It has been a bonding and meditative experience where she can release worries and struggles and just be present in the moment with her children. She uses breastfeeding as a time to recharge, learn about things that interest her, and connect with her kids. It has also been empowering. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Shanti Geiser and I discuss the following: Breastfeeding is a service to your baby, but it should also be an empowering experience. Do breastfeeding for you and listen to your body. Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SHANTI: Facebook Shanti would love to be a resource for anyone considering extended breastfeeding or chatting on parenting topics. Shanti recommends: Kai Chi Do for embodied meditation. She’s been practicing with her dad (its founder!) since childhood. CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Newsletter Instagram Stress Less in Pregnancy Class Online Sunday night Zoom: Restore on the Floor Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: Angela Garbes on the Science of Breastfeeding Like a Mother by Angela Garbes (Affiliate link) Click Below for the Episode Transcript here

“How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat?” is a common worry for new and even seasoned moms. Especially if you’re new to breastfeeding, you might be feeling unsure. Now, there are data-tracking apps and pumps that can help you keep exact measurements and monitor feeding schedules for your infant. But are these helpful or stressful? Are we stuck in a comparison trap unlike any other? This week, episode 38 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of trusting the breastfeeding process! Feeding and caring for young children can do a number on your body - and it can be hard to find that time to take care of yourself. Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday night group: Restore on the Floor for parents and caregivers. https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Or sign up here to be the first to know about new classes and offers. Allison Tolman is an IBCLC, Childbirth educator, nurse and doula, passionate about helping working moms find calmness and confidence in pumping and breastfeeding while out in the workforce. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, Allison Tolman and I discuss the following: It’s really common to need practical and emotional support around feeding your baby, and if you have questions, lactation specialists are here to help! As you learn to trust the process, and you see your baby grow, hopefully you will be able to feel more relaxed about it. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH ALLISON TOLMAN: Website Podcast YouTube Facebook Work with Allison! CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Sign up for my mailing list Instagram Work with Sarah! Click Below for the Episode Transcript here

Listener Warning: This episode discusses topics like sexual assault and abusive relationships as well as suicide and depression. Unplanned Parenthood: Letters to an Army of Millions is an installation about the history of birth control in America that addresses Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger’s racism. It is a mixed media installation centered on the stories of these people who longed for reproductive justice—and reminding us of the urgency of retaining our control over our destinies. This week, episode 37 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing about unplanned parenthood! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, backs, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday Scaries Support group class: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break Michelle Hartney is an incredible artist who specializes in multiple mediums to create and advocate for women’s rights, maternal healthcare issues, and discrimination in art institutions through installations, community and guerilla performances, and online works. She founded the Women’s Health Collective, an organization dedicated to utilizing creative approaches to raise awareness of women’s health issues through collaborative projects. In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, artist Michelle Hartney, museum manager Juli Lowe and I discuss the following: With everything going on in the country right now, these conversations are more important than ever. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH MICHELLE HARTNEY: Instagram Unplanned Parenthood CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: 21C Museum Hotel Motherhood in Bondage [Article by History Matters] UNPLANNED PARENTHOOD: Inside the Art Installation Using Historical Testimony to Call for a Feminist Future Ep 16 with Michelle Hartney Click Below for the Episode Transcript here

We are going on a family vacation soon and due to the pandemic, I am a little out of practice with travels with a little one. It’s pretty common for travel to leave our bodies a bit out of sorts, even vacations or travels that are supposed to be fun. Every bit of energy and tip with making an experience more enjoyable, counts. This week, episode 36 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing tips to make traveling as a family more enjoyable and less stressful! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the online Sunday Scaries Support group class: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, I discuss the following: This episode is the perfect episode to save to refer back to both before you travel and after your travels, so you can keep your body and mind in alignment and reduce tension. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: TushBaby Constructive Rest (Audio Guide) Stress Free Strollering (Video Tips) Episode Transcript: Travel Tips to Make Your Body Feel OK

Today’s episode is an embodied meditation all about the pelvic floor. This pause is going to help us take time to connect with a part of the body which we may not normally be aware of. I hope you’ll come away with some key facts and greater confidence in your own body. Grab some pillows and let’s pause together! This week, episode 35 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing a short guided meditation around your pelvic floor! Do you find yourself needing extra time to recover from your weekend or time to prepare your mind and body for the week ahead? Join me for a restorative practice where we’ll release tension in our necks, back, and shoulders. Clear your mind so you’ll feel reset and re-energized for yourself and your family. Drop into the my online group for a restorative lie down: https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/take-a-break In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, I walk you through a powerful yet brief meditation to explore and more deeply understand your pelvic floor. I also help you discover how your pelvic floor responds to movements like breathing, and how to identify parts of your pelvic floor. This episode will allow you to more deeply understand your body, and relax if you’ve been bearing down a lot or been stressed. Allow 12 minutes of calmness into your world today. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Poised & Powerful and Sarah at https://poisedpowerfulparenthood.com/interviews CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN: Facebook Instagram Work with Sarah! LINKS MENTIONED: 360 Breathing Episode Lindsey Vestal Episode Sphincter Law & Childbirth Music: https://www.purple-planet.com