Podcasts by PUSHING IT

Fear and Trust in Birth: It doesn't have to be one or the other from 2019-12-16T08:00

You didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to ba...

What Your Friends or the Movies Didn't Tell You About Birth from 2019-12-09T08:00

Jen & Alise are back to being your friends again and giving you all the information you need to know to give birth. You can’t will your cervix into a juicy pear or into a dilated cervix and ...

Tips and Tricks for the Holidays from 2019-12-02T08:00

How to survive the holidays while pregnant

• Find comfortable clothes for holiday parties. - can rewear in labor!
• Fun mocktails (especially if you aren’t sharing your pregnanc...
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Talking Breastfeeding with Goldilacts from 2019-11-18T10:00

In a world full of "Breast is Best" we are constantly surrounded by stories of breastfeeding struggles and challenges. Candice of Goldilacts joins Jen and Alise this week to bring balance and in...

I'm at the Hospital, now what? from 2019-11-11T09:00

This week we're talking about:

• That car ride could be pretty challenging. If it’s not, you’re probably going to soon
• Drop and roll or park and waddle? We're discu...
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Unapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations. from 2019-11-07T08:00

Unapologetically unedited musings from the minivan. This week: expectations.

Mini Van Mini #6 from 2019-11-07T08:00

Make new friends but keep the old

Having ANOTHER Baby! from 2019-11-04T08:00

Wondering how you’ll ever survive adding a second? This week Jen and Alise are covering everything from common worries to life hacks to get you through. We’ve packed this episode full of confide...

Mini Van Mini #5: Sex During Pregnancy from 2019-10-31T08:00

We are talking about sex in pregnancy in the minivan today. We promise to not get too graphic but enough to make us blush.

The Moment After Birth from 2019-10-28T08:00

On television, the baby comes up to mom, the soft sounds of the harp comes from the background and mom expresses how her life is now complete. This week Jen and Alise discuss what those moments ...

Mini Van Mini #4: The First Trimester from 2019-10-24T08:00

This week we are discussing the secret trimester. The first trimester might be a little secret that you are keeping to yourself or sharing with only a few people. It may be a time of exhaustion ...

Baby Brains, Development, and Toys! from 2019-10-21T08:00

Jessica, of Lovevery is our guest this week and talking about baby development. We are covering everything from what toys are helpful in the early days and months, to the importance of playing w...

Minivan Mini #3 from 2019-10-17T08:00

No show notes, but great content!

How to Support Your Partner: The One Growing the Baby from 2019-10-14T08:00

It’s okay to listen too but this week we are talking to the sweetie in your life. Sometimes it’s hard to know what’s helpful and how to prepare. We’ve got a solid list of things that will make y...

Minivan Mini: Episode 2 from 2019-10-10T10:00

Jen’s got issues with “natural” birth.

Hilariously Infertile with Karen Jefferies from 2019-10-07T08:00

Karen is a teacher by day and finding the funny in infertility by night. This week she tells Jen and Alise how she finds humor where so many find heartbreak, as well as wisdom for getting throug...

Minivan Mini: episode 1 from 2019-10-02T16:40

We're trying something out- musing about life.... from the minivan. Unscripted, unedited, just as we are!

Not JUST Another Pregnancy To-Do List from 2019-09-30T08:00

1. Pick your birth team. Seriously, not the team your mother in law wants. The one you want!  Do you want a doula? Get one. Finalize your provider (Midwife or OB). It’s not too late to switch...
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All The Feels from 2019-09-23T08:00

We know that you can always count on your girlfriends for a good cry. So here we are this week, ready to shed a few tears, complain a little, swear a lot and commiserate about how rough it is to...

Things Your Friends Didn't Tell You About Pregnancy from 2019-09-16T08:00

When it comes to hearing the juicy details, we can rely on our friends for a lot of things, but the truth about pregnancy isn’t one of them. Sure, your friends told you about swollen ankles and ...

Birth Porn... So good we brought it back! from 2019-09-03T08:00

The "birth"  version of porn is only showing the world large breasts with large nipples and “perfect” bodies. 

This is a realistic view but only a snapshot. This isn’t a big picture view. ...

Postpartum Rules To Live By from 2019-08-19T08:00

The words "bounce back" are like nails down a chalkboard to Jen and Alise. It took a lot of time, restless legs, pickles and ice cream and big changes to grow a baby. You can't expect to bounce ...

Labor Pain: Caution, This Might Hurt from 2019-08-12T08:00

We all have that friend who has a cousin who had a pain-free birth and the baby just "fell out". But is that how it really works? Why does it have to hurt? Jen and Alise have the answers this we...

Choosing what matters to YOU in birth. from 2019-08-05T08:00

What other people give a f*ck about doesn’t matter! Your birth doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s birth. Hear about Alise’s mind altering experience - She felt equal amounts of internal pre...

Special Guest: The Uterus from 2019-07-29T08:00

Alise sits down for a very important interview with a cranky uterus. If you think your job is hard, wait until you hear what she's expected to do- grow, share space with several neighbors, contr...

What YOU need during pregnancy ('cause there's plenty of marketing for your baby) from 2019-07-22T08:00

• Get a water bottle! Save the earth and save your uterus from non-progressing contractions in the 3rd trimester!
• You need some thick skin otherwise known as resilience.- folks are ...
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Summer Survival Guide from 2019-07-15T08:00

Ahh, the sounds of summer. The clink of the ice in the endless glasses of water that you're drinking,

Our Parenting Confessions from 2019-07-08T08:00

Warning: No children were permanently harmed in the making of this episode. 

No harm was done but Jen and Alise have been part of some poison control calls, fire pit vomit, bumps to the he...

How To Birth Like A Badass from 2019-07-01T08:00

Alise got  a not so mysterious text telling her how brilliant her idea was. For that moment, she felt amazing, heard, supported and down right badass. That's when she realized that every birthin...

Induction: Get.Out. Baby! from 2019-06-17T08:30

Jen and Alise have you covered if you're in need of a baby eviction, aka induction. If only babies would just do what we told them! We are covering everything from what to pack to what to ask yo...

A Postpartum Journey with Aly Thayer from 2019-06-11T08:00

This week's powerful episode features our guest, Aly Thayer. Aly shares her powerful story of how she suffered from postpartum depression after her daughter was born. In her interview, Aly openl...

Self Care: It's Time To Show Yourself Some Love from 2019-06-03T08:00

Jen is feeling extra sleepy this week and it looks like she forgot to care for herself. Learn to no t put yourself last on the list of people to care for. We know that not everyday can be a spa ...

Weird and Amazing Babies from 2019-05-27T09:20

Sometimes the things that makes babies so amazing are also the things that makes babies so weird. Alise and Jen have a list of the top 10 weirdest baby features. Everything from, how they get th...

Getting Real with Jamie Otis. from 2019-05-20T08:00

Jamie Otis is more than a celebrity that lives a life we all want to live. She's a real life, kick-ass woman who we should all want to have as our BFF. She's on a mission to normalize the conver...

Packing a Hospital Bag: Kitchen sink needed? from 2019-05-14T08:00

Jen is certain that it okay to be a minimalist and offers up her list of the bare essentials for your hospital bag. Alise prefers to always pack as though she's going to travel internationally f...

Modesty Revealed from 2019-05-06T08:00

Alise and Jen are breaking birth modesty down into three tiers, or rather, three clubs. 

3 tiers of modesty

1. Staying dressed and with a lap cover
2. Staying dre...
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Questions You Were Too Afraid To Ask In Pregnancy from 2019-04-29T08:00

Have you wanted to know if you were really going to poop in labor and how that would all go down? We bet you did but you never wanted to ask. That certainly isn't at the top of the list in your ...

The "Right" episode ('Cause Jen is human): 10 things NOT to do in Labor from 2019-04-22T12:00

Jen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime,  drank caffeine after 3 pm,  gave the ...

10 Things NOT To Do In Labor from 2019-04-22T08:00

Jen and Alise are feeling rebellious. They've decided they are sick and tired of everyone handing out advice. This week, they stayed up past their bedtime,  drank caffeine after 3pm,  gave the s...

Real Facts About Real Food With Lily Nichols from 2019-04-15T08:00

At the first signs of pregnancy, many parents are quickly gathering the newest research on car seats, finding the best pediatricians and perfecting their birth plans. Few pause to ask if what we...

Your Amazing Cervix - Magic School Bus Style! from 2019-04-08T08:00

A quick anatomy lesson went haywire when Jen and Alise realized that most women don't have down their basic anatomy before they give birth. There are far too many women walking the streets belie...

How To Be A Kick Ass Birth Partner After The Baby Arrives from 2019-04-01T08:00

Partners, this episode is for you. We see you and we know your job is big here. It can be hard t find balance between your own sleep, recovery from your experience with the birth and meeting you...

How To Be A Kick Ass Birth Partner from 2019-03-25T08:00

The first rule of being a kick ass birth partner is, be yourself!  Don’t try to be someone else. Show up as your yourself. No superhero capes! Just your best self. Compassion and empa...

TV Birth: All Events Depicted In This Show Are Fictitious. Any Similarity Is Purely Coincidental from 2019-03-20T08:00

 Fast, loud,  out of control and always an emergency. If you’ve left your knowledge of birth up to television and film, these are the things you’ll believe are true about birth. Real birth just ...

Fear and Trust in Birth from 2019-03-11T08:00

You didn't try to make your baby to grow, you simply trusted that all of their organs would develop week by week. While there's much we can do to prepare, we discuss whether it's necessary to ba...

That's Not What Friends Are For from 2019-03-04T08:00

We think your BFF is just the best too. Alise might even agree that your that your BFF is better than most cupcakes. We want your BFF to be your BFF and your partner to be your partner at your b...

WTF Just Happened To My Body: Postpartum from 2019-02-25T09:15

The "WTF just happened to my body" stage is your mom friends' best kept secret. It's the stuff nobody tells you about, celebrities don't seem to experience and everyone else has to go through af...

Identity: Becoming Mom and Losing yourself from 2019-02-18T09:00

Becoming a mom doesn't mean that you will live a lifetime of mom pants, unflattering nursing bras and only hang out in mommy and me groups. Today's episode is a remind that this is a time of shi...

Writing a Birth Plan: Planning for the Unplannable from 2019-02-11T08:00

This week we're talking all about BIrth Plans or as we like to affectionately call them... Birth Preferences or Birth Wish Lists.

We know these are all just words used to define...

Mommy Guilt from 2019-02-05T09:25

There's no avoiding mommy guilt! It starts when we see the double pink lines and never ends. This week we are normalizing mom guilt and how every mom feels it. From our choices around work, food...

No Pregnant Body Shame Here! from 2019-01-28T08:00

It’s the new year so of course there’s all kinds of attention put on New Year’s resolutions and a huge focus on dieting.. What does this look like for you in pregnancy?  How does all this talk a...

Pregnant AF from 2019-01-21T07:00

So what does this AF term actually mean?!? Jen researches and gives you insight. We’ve done the work for you! Hint… it’s not a polite word. In fact the acronym should not be used in a Profession...

Pulling Your Sh*t Together: The Labor Edition from 2019-01-14T08:00

Sometimes it looks like getting your head in the game, or back in the game if you feel like you're loosing it a little. It's like being a boxer before a fight, sweat dripping, bouncing up and do...

Amanda's Birth Story from 2019-01-07T08:00

Jen and Alise get to chat with Amanda in the cutest nursery in the world. Amanda shares her story of how she navigated her labor so that she could have the birth she had always wanted, despite t...

Talking Shi*t from 2018-12-31T08:00

Revisit one of our first but favorite episodes of season 1 where Jen and Alise discuss the taboo topic of pooping in labor. Everyone wants to know but nobody wants to ask. What's the deal with i...

Birth Porn from 2018-12-17T08:00

This is birth porn. This is the birth version of  only showing the world large breasts with large nipples and “perfect” bodies. 

This is a realistic view but only a snapshot. This isn’t a ...

The Holiday Episode from 2018-12-10T08:00

How to survive the holidays while pregnant

• Find comfortable clothes for holiday parties. - can rewear in labor!
• Fun mocktails (especially if you aren’t sharing your pregnanc...
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Let's Get This Baby Out! Part 2: Hormones, Comfort Measures and More from 2018-12-03T08:00

There's a lot to know when it comes to getting a baby out! This week we are discussing hormones and how to find your rhythm. Labor isn't the time to freak out and scream with adrenaline. How do ...

Isabelle's Birth Story from 2018-11-26T08:00

This week Alise talks with Isabelle as she describes her birth experience. She explains, as a driven busy professional,how she prepared for birth, the challenges of back labor and how she found ...

Let’s Get This Baby Out! Part 1: Let’s Get Physical from 2018-11-19T08:00

Part 1: Let’s Get Physical

What's the "411" on active labor? In fact, we can get the impression that having contractions every 4 minutes, that last for a minute lo...

The 9 Month Countdown from 2018-11-12T08:00

First trimester- Rest, get through! You'll probably be really tired, possibly feeling sick, and just plain not feel well. You may need to make excuses for not showing up at even...

Jen&Alise's Essential List of Baby Gear from 2018-11-05T08:00

Why do babies need all this stuff? Believe it or not, sooner or later you’ll need to pee, take a shower, eat or even do a load of laundry. In the first weeks babies do sleep a lot but eventually...

I'm The Mama Now - Creating Boundaries As You Become Parents from 2018-10-22T09:15

You're the mama now! Jen and Alise give you some encouragement and tips on how to set boundaries with family that may have expectations on the way you might parent or birth. Don't feel forced to...

Early Labor: Netflix, chill and Netflix and Chill. from 2018-10-08T09:00

Early labor- a time to do your do, Netflix and Chill, and tell that adrenaline to go away until it's time to push. We give practical tips for when to head to the hospital, remind you that your cerv...

Wait, There's More Coming Out Of Me? from 2018-09-24T01:00

Last week we discussed 10 things that might make you say "Whoa, did that just come out of me", this week we have another 10. This list is a little different as we touch on the emotion and perhap...

Whoa, Did That Just Come Out Of Me? from 2018-09-17T01:00

10 things that will come out of your body during labor and birth that will make you say, "whoa, did that just come out of me".  Birth, like parenthood,  can be messy. Don't get caught by surpris...

Finding Your Power In Labor from 2018-09-10T03:00

You've got the power! In fact, it's been there all along my dear, and we will help you find it. Maybe you need a cape, some red lipstick or a really solid birth plan. No matter what calls to you...

Babies Take A Village from 2018-09-04T01:00

You've heard the saying, "it takes a village to raise a baby". Now if only that village knew how to support new parents and new parents felt comfortable asking for help. Jen & Alise will hel...

What your friends don't tell you about POSTPARTUM (that time after your baby is born) from 2018-08-28T04:35

On this episode, we're getting real (NOT instilling fear though!) about what to expect POSTPARTUM. Nobody gets to skip this stage. Jen will explain exactly what the heck that word means and as u...

What Your Friends Never Told You About Birth from 2018-08-21T06:50

Jen & Alise are back to being your friends again and giving you all the information you need to know to give birth. You can’t will your cervix into a juicy pear or into a dilated cervix and ...

Talking With Amy VanHaren of Pumpspotting from 2018-08-14T08:00

Jen & Alise had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Amy, the owner, and founder of Pumpspotting and the traveling breastfeeding/pumping bus, Barb. This week we cover everything...

What Your Friends Never Told You About Pregnancy from 2018-08-06T13:57:05

What Your Friends Never Told You About Pregnancy

Sure, your friends told you about swollen ankles and morning sickness but they probably never told you about finding foods that really worked wit...

Heeeeeere's The Doulas from 2018-07-27T17:30

We are fed up of the same old message that there's one way to have a baby and raise a baby. We think our listeners deserve a little bit more credit and are smart enough to make their own decisio...

Talking Sh*t from 2018-07-26T08:53

 You've heard the rumors? Is it true?  Is it really as bad as you've heard? Can you avoid it? Jen & Alise give the honest truth on pooping during labor. They discuss their own personal stori...

The Mom Shame Game from 2018-07-24T16:27

 Is mom shaming the grownup version of mean girling? This generation having babies wants so much more. Often, they've waited longer to have babies so that they can have it all. They want the car...