The Real Side of Pregnancy: Overcoming Fears, Anxiety, and Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Sterling Part 1

Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

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Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Tv & Film

4.5 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Episode 150. This week, Kristen is joined by Dr. Noa Sterling, mom of three and board-certified ObGyn with a mission to transform the pregnancy and postpartum journey. Dr. Sterling is also the founder of Sterling Parents, the first membership designed to truly address the emotional and mental load of pregnancy. In this candid and emotional episode, Kristen and Dr. Sterling dive into the complexities of pregnancy—discussing the real, raw, and often overlooked challenges that many face during this transformative time. From the fears of whether you’ll ever feel like yourself again, to the overwhelming anxiety of googling every symptom, Dr. Sterling opens up about her own experience. She shares the story of her first pregnancy, where at just six weeks in, she was thrust into a world of discomfort and uncertainty. This conversation isn’t just about the physical changes but also the emotional journey, and how important it is to acknowledge and discuss the difficult parts of pregnancy, rather than brushing them aside because a baby is on the way. Dr. Sterling is launching a pregnancy app in Summer 2025! Sponsors: Marley Spoon: Head to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/DOUTE and use code DOUTE for up to 27 FREE meals! Follow us: @kristendoute @luke__broderick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You know that feeling when you're trying to eat healthy, but you end up staring at a shelf full of products with a million ingredients you can't even pronounce.
0:07.7	It is the worst, right?
0:09.4	So I used to spend forever at the grocery store just trying to figure out what was actually good for me, only to end up overwhelmed and frustrated.
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0:39.3	hard work for me, so I don't have to spend forever reading labels. Honestly, I found so many of my
0:44.6	favorite brands, and I recently discovered primal kitchen sauces and sioux chips. I am obsessed.
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1:01.7	options for everything, from snacks to pantry staples.
1:05.1	I swapped out sugary snacks for some high-quality gut-friendly options like Simple Mills Crackers
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1:33.9	Okay, let's talk about therapy. We all know how hard it can be to find the right therapist,
1:39.1	especially one that fits your needs, your schedule, and insurance. Been there, done that, and honestly, it was so frustrating.
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