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BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

BDA Baby™ (Before, During & After Baby) is an interview-based series hosted by New York Times bestselling author, mother, wife and advocate, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Each week, Katherine has meaningful conversations with experts, notable specialists, and friends, covering topics that resonate with the BDA Baby community surrounding pregnancy, sex, partner relationships, birth experiences, fertility challenges, health and wellness, and so much more.

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All Episodes

33:12

How Hunter McGrady Navigated Grief During Pregnancy

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2025/05/19

Pregnancy can be hard enough without having to deal with the complexities of grief. Today, Hunter McGrady sat down with us to share some of her experience with losing her brother when she was seven months pregnant. She explains the confusing feelings she felt while trying to process her grief while also being excited to welcome her baby boy. Hunter says her faith and her family got her through. We also touch on the nuances of plus size pregnancy, and Hunter’s experience with body image as a plus

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22:17

Postpartum Anxiety, Identity Shifts & the Power of...

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2025/05/15

In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Nikki Pensak to talk all about the postpartum brain—what’s really happening neurologically after birth, why it can feel so overwhelming, and how we can shift the narrative from “mom brain” to one of strength and growth. Dr. Nikki breaks down the science behind the brain’s transformation in motherhood, explains why this time can leave us feeling so emotionally rattled, and shares practical tools for calming new mom anxiety. We also

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34:09

Embracing Fatherhood with Glen Henry

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2025/05/12

This week we got to talk with Glen Henry the founder of Beleaf in Fatherhood. Their mission is to “equip fathers to Love and Lead their families into eternity” and Glen is doing just that. Today, Glen shares about his decision to become a stay-at-home father, and what it was like to step into the role of a full-time caregiver. Glen encourages every dad to make sure to take an active role in parenting. He tells us that men can learn so much from parenting, making them not just fathers, but father

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26:43

Lake Bell on Neurodiversity, Motherhood & the Power...

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2025/05/08

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with actress, director, and author Lake Bell to talk about her deeply personal journey as a mother, and the inspiration behind her new children’s book All About Brains. Sparked by her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, Lake shares how her family reshaped the narrative around neurological differences—turning fear and confusion into empowerment and pride. We discuss the importance of using real language with kids, raising awareness around neurodiversity, and how

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34:05

Gaby Dalkin’s Fertility Journey

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2025/05/05

Gaby Dalkin joins us this week to share her journey to conceiving her daughter Poppy, and the struggles she went through along the way. At the time, Poppy was just a few weeks old, and Gaby was living the freshly postpartum life. She shares with us that she went through five miscarriages on her journey to having Poppy, and that she hopes all moms with similar experiences know they are not alone. So many women experience miscarriage, and Gaby hopes sharing her story can help destigmatize the

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23:02

Prenatals, Nutrition & Supporting Women at Every...

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2025/05/01

In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Thain Gioia, co-founder and CEO of Perelel, to talk about the deeply personal experience that led her to start the company. After learning that her daughter’s birth defect could have been nutrition-related, Victoria began asking hard questions about the gaps in prenatal care and why so many women are left without clear, reliable support during such a crucial time.She shares how that moment of heartbreak became the driving force behind Perelel, what she’s

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20:29

All About I Am Golden With Eva Chen

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2025/04/28

Eva Chen joins us this week to talk all about her book I Am Golden. At the time of recording, her book had just come out, and we go into all of the details that went into creating such an important book for children. I Am Golden follows the story of a daughter to Chinese immigrants in New York, much like Eva’s own story. Today, we talk about her inspiration for creating this book, and how her own experiences shaped Mei’s story in I Am Golden. We also touch on some of her experience as a person of

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31:03

Birth, Motherhood, and Everything In Between with...

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2025/04/24

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Carson Meyer to talk about her beautiful new book, Growing Together: Doula Wisdom and Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Motherhood. We reflect on our own journeys into motherhood and dive into the inspiration behind Carson’s work as a doula, writer, and advocate for women navigating pregnancy and postpartum.Carson shares how she was first drawn to birth work, her experience writing a deeply personal book while becoming a mother

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46:29

Co-parenting After Divorce with Eva Amurri

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2025/04/21

Co-parenting is such a challenging task, and today Eva Amurri joins us to share insights into how she and her ex-husband have made this new parenting dynamic work for themselves. Eva explains that forgiveness and self awareness are some of the most important things to practice when co-parenting after a divorce. In order to show up as the best parents for our children, we have to make sure we’re taking care of ourselves and know when to let some things go. Eva reminds us that disagreements are bound

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24:14

From Milk to Meals: Baby-Led Weaning for the Modern...

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2025/04/17

Starting solids can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out there. In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric registered dietitian and IBCLC Cinthia Scott to talk about her evidence-based, low-pressure approach to baby-led weaning. As a mom, I wanted to understand how to introduce food in a way that feels calm, safe, and empowering—for both parent and baby. Cinthia breaks down the biggest misconceptions around starting solids, offers advice on when and how to begin, explains

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29:09

How Emily DiDonato Balances Motherhood With Being a...

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2025/04/14

Emily DiDonato joins us this week to dive into what its like to be a mother while also being a business owner and model. When we spoke, Emily’s baby was just barely one year old and she had just co-founded the skincare brand Covey. In this episode, she shares how she balances all of these aspects of her life and tackles mom guilt that can come up while being a working mother. We also talk about being pregnant while being a model, and how Emily deals with some of the insecurities that can come up

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30:40

Dr. Shefali on Conscious Parenting, Inner Work, and...

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2025/04/10

In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned clinical psychologist and conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali. We talk about what it really means to parent with presence, and how doing the inner work as adults is essential for raising emotionally grounded kids. Dr. Shefali breaks down the concept of conscious parenting—why it’s not about being perfect, and how it’s actually a path toward healing our own inner child. She shares powerful advice on letting go of cultural pressure, resetting our

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32:43

Tackling Picky Eating with Eden Grinshpan

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2025/04/07

Eden Grinshpan joins us this week to talk all about picking eating and getting our kids to try new foods. Eden is a chef and mom, and she has such great tips on how to introduce new foods to kids. She encourages parents to demonstrate curiosity to their kids when trying something new alongside modeling different ways to interact with a new food. Eden also encourages parents to get their kids involved in the cooking process as a way to help them take ownership over what they’rea eating. Picky eating

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29:04

Pediatric Skin 101: What’s Normal, What’s Not & What...

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2025/04/03

In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric dermatologist, founder of KOREJ skincare, and mom of five, Dr. Laura Scott, to talk all things pediatric skincare — from navigating newborn rashes to what ingredients really matter in your child’s routine.We get into what’s normal (and what’s not) with baby skin, tips for toddlers and tweens, and how to cut through the noise when it comes to clean, “natural,” and pregnancy-safe products. Dr. Scott also shares how her own motherhood journey, including the

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28:51

Nutrition to Nurture Brain Development with Cerebelly

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2025/03/31

This week we sit down with Dr. Teresa Purzner to talk about how we can support our kids’ brain development through nutrition. Dr, Purzner is a neurosurgeon and the creator of Cerebelly: a baby food brand aimed at supporting growing brains. Today, Dr. Purzner tells us that our brains need 16 key nutrients to help support brain development. It’s especially important that our kids get these nutrients in their early years, since their brains are almost fully grown by the time they’re five years old! Dr

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34:51

Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry: Tools for...

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2025/03/27

In this episode, I sit down with therapists and authors Ashley Graber, who is my step-parent coach, and Maria Evans to talk about their new book Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry. It’s a powerful, practical guide to easing anxiety in kids — and in ourselves — through mindful, emotionally attuned parenting. We talk about the real pressures facing today’s parents, from screen time and scary headlines to the everyday stress of trying to do it all. Ashley and Maria break down their “SAFER”

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35:00

Discipline and Boundaries with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

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2025/03/24

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins us this week to share some great advice on discipline and setting boundaries with our kids. Dr. Bryson emphasizes that discipline should focus on helping our children becoming self motivated humans that are empowered and make good choices on their own. She encourages parents to set and keep boundaries and view discipline as a way to teach our children how to regulate themselves and their behavior. As parents, we’re teaching our kids everything about the world, and by

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29:57

TTC, Egg Freezing & Fertility Facts: Emily Oster...

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2025/03/20

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Oster — economist, best-selling author, and founder of Parent Data — to talk about her latest program, TTC, designed to provide science-backed guidance for those trying to conceive.Emily breaks down what the data really says about fertility, egg freezing, and lifestyle factors that can impact your journey. She dives into common myths about conception, including the truth about fertility diets, environmental factors, and sperm health.She also shares valuable

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37:12

Managing Your Fertility with Dr. Sherry Ross

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2025/03/17

This week we’re joined by Dr. Sherry Ross to talk all things fertility. Dr. Ross is an OBGYN and the author of Sheology and Sheology the She-quel. She is an expert on all things women’s health, and today she shares some great tips for people that want to start taking control of their fertility. She encourages women to start thinking about their fertility as early as their twenties, and gives some simple ways to get an idea of your fertility like AMH testing. Dr. Ross encourages everyone to be their

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26:19

The Solly Baby Success Story: Innovation Meets...

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2025/03/13

In this episode, I sit down with Elle Rowley, founder of Solly Baby, to hear the inspiring story behind her iconic baby wrap—a product that has become a staple for parents navigating postpartum life. Elle shares how her journey began when she was a mom of two, juggling a colicky baby and a toddler. Out of necessity, she designed her first Solly Wrap using fabric from LA’s garment district and quickly realized she had created something special. We dive into: The early days of sewing wraps by

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