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#26 - Building Psychological Capital for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

In this episode, Amsy and Stephanie introduce a concept they think every parent needs in their toolkit: psychological capital. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine — it's about building the real, practiced emotional resources to keep going, ask for help, adapt when plans change, and recover when things don't go the way you expected. The good news? These are skills, not personality traits. You can practice your way into a less stressful parenting journey.

The HERO framework:

Hope — Not "everything will go perfectly," but believing so deeply in your goal that you…

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