{"podcast":{"title":"Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast","slug":"busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","podcast_index_feed_id":7194699,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/feed.xml","website_url":"https://substack.com/@busymomtalk","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/20250623_020606_bf7a7a1c459cb60b3f931a21f082877b.png","author":"Kia Veinneau","episode_count":34,"summary":"Welcome to Busy Mom Talk , the podcast that brings real, raw, and relatable conversations to the heart of motherhood. Hosted by Kia, this space is a hub for parents seeking trusted advice, unbiased information, and stories that reflect the everyday realities of raising kids. From birth and postpartum support to parenting wins and the mess in between, each episode is grounded in community, connection, and care. Tune in to hear from professionals, parents, and voices that matter — all while staying in the loop with local family-friendly events and resources that help you thrive, not just survive. This is where busy moms come to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Don't forget to follow us on IG: @BusyMomTalk & Subscribe to us on Youtube BusyMomTalkThePodcast","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699"},"episode":{"title":"Supporting Parenthood In The Beginning With Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine","slug":"supporting-parenthood-in-the-beginning-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-sarah-bellefontaine","published_at":"2025-11-10T00:55:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/supporting-parenthood-in-the-beginning-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-sarah-bellefontaine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/birthbabiesbusymoms/2317049","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/313069/2317049/birthbabiesbusymoms/2025_11_09_19_04_36_783dac31-74c9-4a72-95cd-9ed083cf4fa8.mp3","summary":"Episode Overview In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Sarah Belefontaine of Four Wings Psychology talks about the path of parenthood. She shares how each transition into parenthood—whether it’s welcoming your first baby or your fourth—brings its own identity shift, emotional landscape, and learning curve. Dr. Sarah reflects on the complexity of these seasons and how becoming a mother transformed both her life and her work. Navigating the Shifts of Parenthood Kianna and Dr. Sarah dive into the emotional, physical, and psychological toll parents experience as they enter each new chapter. They explore how no two postpartum experiences look the same, and why giving yourself permission to adapt matters. From preparing for parenthood before your baby arrives to finding support long after, Dr. Sarah outlines realistic tools and compassionate approaches that can help parents feel grounded during massive change. Finding Your People (And Knowing You Can Change Them) The conversation touches on the world of mommy groups, how helpful they can be, how overwhelming they sometimes feel, and why it’s completely okay to “trial” different communities. Dr. Sarah reminds listeners that the right support group can shift depending on the season you’re in, and leaving one that doesn’t serve you is an act of self-care, not failure. Sleep Deprivation, Baby Blues & Postpartum Mental Health With honesty and clarity, Dr. Sarah discusses the realities of sleep deprivation and how it intensifies feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, and irritability. She breaks down the difference between baby blues —a common, temporary postpartum phase—and conditions like postpartum anxiety (PPA) and postpartum depression (PPD), which require deeper support. She also brings to light topics that are rarely ta…","meta_description":"Episode Overview In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Sarah Belefontaine of Four Wings Psychology talks about the path of parenthood. She shares how each t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2241,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/episodes/supporting-parenthood-in-the-beginning-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-sarah-bellefontaine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/supporting-parenthood-in-the-beginning-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-sarah-bellefontaine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}