This week we're having a heart-to-heart chat with doula, Brandi Jordan, and her partner, Michael. We explore how to be the best partner for your partner, supporting them through pregnancy, and we even debunk some common misconceptions about childbirth. We also get real about the unique challenges of raising interracial children and the unfortunate bias black women face in the healthcare system. But don't worry, it's not all serious stuff – we also get to some of your listener questions and Brandi shares her expert doula advice. This one is for all of the parents and parents-to-be. I hope you enjoy!

Love iskra and Philip Xoxo

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about your parenting skills? Well today we're sitting down with parenting expert, Dr. Aliza Pressman, who shares her wisdom and insights on the journey of raising children. We explore the challenges that come with it, how to become a better parent, and bust some common myths surrounding parenting styles.

Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned pro, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and help you feel more confident in your parenting journey. I hope you learn as much as we did!

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It's not that I want to change my partner, but I've been trying to figure out how to get him to do things I want him to do. For a long time, I couldn't find a way that worked; the timing was wrong, my approach was incorrect, and I just came across as bossy and demanding. So, I sat down with my partner, Philip, to get to the bottom of it. I feel like I'm always helping and doing things for our family as the homemaker, wifey, and mama, and even though Philip is helpful, there are times when I want to ask him to do something. In this episode, we dive in and hopefully, it will help you feel more balanced in your relationship and enable you to ask for what you need, too.

Sending so much love
Iskra & Philip xoxo

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