Irina Gonzalez

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Pandemic Mama with Jenn Chowdhury

23. Dealing with an Unexpected Pregnancy Abroad During the Pandemic with Jenn Chowdhury

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Irina Gonzalez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Jenn Chowdhury. She is a journalist, writer, and new mom They discussed the crazy story of how she moved in with her boyfriend, celebrated her birthday, went into lockdown, and found out about her unexpected pregnancy — all within a few weeks! Plus, the difficulty of balancing…

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Pandemic Mama - Irina Gonzalez

BONUS: What Will Happen to Pandemic Mama When the Pandemic is Over?

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Irina Gonzalez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! The Pandemic Mama herself Irina Gonzalez joins for a very special bonus episode to make some quick announcements about the future of the podcast, a change in episode timing, and a VERY special new segment! You won’t want to miss this. Join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group to connect with other…

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Pandemic Mama with Shamiko Reid

22. Getting Through Pandemic Parenting Thanks to Therapy with Shamiko Reid

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Irina Gonzalez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Shamiko Reid. She is a first-time mom, blogger, and podcaster. They discussed her history of depression and why it was difficult to feel happy about her pregnancy at first, missing out on a baby shower and seeing family, and how much therapy has helped her during this…

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Pandemic Mama with Blaire Briody

21. Why We All Should Get Pre-Conception Counseling with Blaire Briody

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Irina Gonzalez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Blaire Briody, a freelance writer, author, and soon-to-be new mom. They discussed her multiple miscarriages, getting a hypothyroidism diagnosis, and why she thinks everyone should get preconception counseling. Plus, how her pandemic worries have taken over all other pregnancy anxieties. Show Notes: Make sure to follow Blaire…

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Pandemic Mama with Nathalie Walton

20. Meditating for Better Sleep and Stress Relief with Nathalie Walton

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Irina Gonzalez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Nathalie Walton, a new mom and the CEO of Expectful, the leading meditation app for hopeful, expecting, and new parents. They discussed the struggle to get into a routine with a new baby, how common breastfeeding challenges are in the first week of a baby’s life, and…

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Irina Gonzalez is a journalist, editor, and sober bisexual Latina mom with ADHD. She is the author of the Parenting in Hard Mode newsletter—for those of us who are raising social justice-minded families and getting real about mental health for parents navigating life on the difficult setting. She is also working on an upcoming book on impactful Latinx Americans with The Quarto Publishing Group.

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