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June 27th, 2022 is National PTSD Awareness Day. To

June 27th, 2022 is National PTSD Awareness Day. Today, we honor and acknowledge those living and dealing with PTSD while also seeking to provide education on this important topic.

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a complex disorder caused by witnessing and experiencing trauma and/or traumatic events, including things like violence, sexual assault, natural disasters, and other forms of trauma like being cancelled/cyber bullied. Iterations of PTSD have long been present in history and we have made a lot of progress in terms of how we talk about and treat it.

Today, PTSD is largely considered treatable, which in and of itself, is progress. Below is a list of some (not all) PTSD symptoms that are commonly experienced. It’s important to know when you’re experiencing symptoms and when to reach out for care.

➡️Flashbacks
➡️Intrusive, uncontrollable thoughts of the trauma(s)
➡️Increased anxiety
➡️Rapid breathing
➡️Nightmares
➡️Severe emotional distress

If left untreated, these symptoms can worsen to include things like:
➡️Negative thoughts about yourself, others and the world
➡️Withdrawing from friends and family
➡️Difficulty feeling positive emotions and generally, feeling numb
➡️Lack of interest in activities you previously enjoyed
➡️Always feeling on edge
➡️Experiencing fear often
➡️Irritability, angry outbursts or aggressive behavior

If you are experiencing PTSD symptoms for more than a month and things do not seem to be getting better or decreasing in severity, please reach out to your doctor to discuss care and support. If you are experiencing suicidal ideas or thoughts of harming yourself (or someone else), reach out to your doctor immediately. In the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). In Canada, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566.

Let’s keep this conversation going, equip ourselves with knowledge, and provide as much support as possible for those dealing with PTSD.

#PTSD #PTSDAwareness #LearnWithBeboMia #MentalHealthMatters

We couldn't be more jazzed about the launch of a v

We couldn't be more jazzed about the launch of a very exciting project...it has been a long time coming! Join us this summer for the first 3 sneak peek episodes of 🔥Hot + Brave the podcast, as we roast the patriarchy! 🔥 YES!!

This Tuesday, June 28th we will be launching a sneak peek at our summer sizzle reels! The full season will start this September.

🔥Hot + Brave The Podcast🔥 is the place where you will hear brave stories, hot topics and truth bombs that will either light fire to your rage or be the balm you need for your soul.

So, keep an eye out in your favorite podcast apps, and in your inbox if you are on our mailing list!

PS: if you want to join our mailing list to receive more updates, sign up at the link in our bio.

#HotAndBrave #HotAndBraveThePodcast #LearnWithBeboMia #BeboMia #ChangeMaker #RoastThePatriarchy #BraveStories #HotTopics #TruthBombs #Podcast #FeministPodcast

We are heartbroken, enraged and speechless followi

We are heartbroken, enraged and speechless following the US Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade today. The historic Roe v. Wade decision took place in 1973 and found that it was a constitutional right for women (and folks with uteruses) to decide if they wished to terminate a pregnancy. This case was protected by the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. This ruling was overturned today which means that access to abortion, an essential healthcare service and a human right, is no longer protected constitutionally and abortion access and care will now be left up to each state to govern. Many states have already taken steps to restrict and effectively ban safe, legal abortions.

We are devastated by this decision as we know that this will mean that those seeking abortions will have to turn to unsafe procedures that put them at risk for undue harm and even death. We know that abortions, and the need for abortions, will not stop just because abortions are no longer legally protected healthcare.

We encourage you to take the time and space to feel what you need to feel today - grief, rage, sadness, frustration, etc. Get quiet, get loud, cry, rage, scream, vent - do what you need to do for yourself and your heart.

Feel your feelings, complete the cycle, rinse and repeat. And when you’re ready, let’s get to work.

➡️ Research what is happening in your state in relation to abortion and what your local politicians positions are on abortion and contact them, requesting that they put pressure on congress members about this
➡️ Know your rights and know where the closest legal abortion option is, should you need it
➡️ Consider purchasing abortion pills or emergency contraception to have on hand, especially if you’re in an abortion-hostile state
➡️Research abortion organizations near you and volunteer, make a donation and spread the word
Find a rally or protest near you and make your voice known
➡️ Arm yourself with knowledge and share what you know with others who would benefit from the information

We see you. We love you. We are raging with you. We stand with you and beside you. We’re in this together.

xo
the #bebobabes

June 19-25th, 2022 is International Black Babywear

June 19-25th, 2022 is International Black Babywearing Week and this year’s theme is “Home”!

Despite a long history of Black mothers practicing babywearing with wraps and slings, Black mothers in the UK (and beyond) felt inspired to create Black Babywearing Week in 2018 after feeling otherwise excluded from the babywearing movement. In many ways, this week is a powerful reclamation and a hat tip to Black mothers who have been babywearing for centuries. This year’s theme of “Home” feels especially apt; in many ways, babywearing is like a transitional home, from the womb to the outside world, with the built in comfort and protection from the mother/wearer. This is a practice that has been passed down by Black mothers for generations and we bow down in reverence and respect for the Black (and Indigenous) mothers who continue it.

Benefits to babywearing include:
👶🏾Supporting the baby’s physical development by staying attuned to the mother’s/baby wearer’s heartbeat, breathing rhythm and movements
👶🏿Convenience! Babywearing allows the wearer to move around/be productive while also staying connected to baby
👶🏽Happier babies! Studies have shown that babies that are held more cry and fuss less because their needs are being met
👶🏾 Building a stronger bond and connection between mother and baby and other family members/carers
👶🏿Safety! Instead of your baby running around on the loose, you know exactly where they are

Added bonus: Babywearing via wraps or slings are also more cost-effective than strollers and can be used well into infancy (from 0-2 years or to approximately 35-40 lbs).

Important note: infants should be carried in front in a sling. Once they have control over their neck muscles and head movements, they can be carried on the back via wrap.

Check out these Black-owned babywearing brands for tips, guidance and supplies! Thank you to @mamasanavibrantwoman for this incredible list!
@heritagebabydesigns
@joyandjoebaby
@mypeekaboo
@threehoneybeesco
@upendo_wrap_
@wrapsodybaby
@mygogovie
@cooperrosebaby
@helinababyinc

And thanks to the #bebobabe Michelle Cruz for the photo!

#BlackBabywearingWeek #BBWW22 #LearnWithBeboMia #BirthWorker

Our team is bursting with excitement and joy to an

Our team is bursting with excitement and joy to announce that our Bonus Keynote Speaker for the current Maternal Support Practitioner Program is the incredible Grace Bennett. If you are not already following Grace's page @grace.bonjibon or her business @bonjibonxo, we recommend that you RUN not walk over to her Instagram/TikTok/website ASAP.

Grace is bonjibon’s Co-Owner and an expert in all things digital media and design. She has been the secret behind many Toronto businesses' recent success in the social media era.

Bonjibon is an every-person sexual wellness shop and online magazine, passionate about education, environment, empowerment, and inclusivity. Their mission is to bring accessibility and a sense of play to the toy scene for folks across the entire gender spectrum and their allies. bonjibon believe that sexual health is an important ingredient to overall wellness – and that means breaking down barriers and engaging with our own pleasure. And at bebo mia, we couldn't agree more on this.

So if you are an MSP alumni or student, we are pleased to invite you to this amazing event “Feminist Marketing and Keeping it Sexy” on June 30th at 7pm EST!

Stay tuned for the zoom link on your email or in the course group events tab!

#BeboMia #LearnWithBeboMia #WomenSupportingWomen #PleasureActivism #Fertility #Birth #Postpartum #Doula #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #SexualHealth #WomenPleasureMatters #WomenPleasureIsBeautiful #MasturbationMonth

We recently did a live where we talked all about h

We recently did a live where we talked all about how to be a 2SLGBTQ+ ally! You should definitely check it out if you haven’t seen it yet (it lives on our FB, LinkedIn and YouTube channels!). Remember: being an ally is a verb, not a noun! What this means is that allyship requires action! It’s not enough to simply say you are an ally - you need to show up in words and actions consistently, not just in June.

During this live, we talked about some of the many ways you can actively show up as an ally. One of them was to listen, learn from and amplify 2SLGBTQ+ voices and experiences. We all become more compassionate, understanding allies when we take the time to hear the experiences of others, learn about their lives and understand not only our differences but our similarities as well.

Here are some of our fave 2SLGBTQ+ educators and activists!
🏳️‍⚧️ @pinkmantaray
🏳️‍🌈 @janayathefuture
🏳️‍⚧️ @nanookfareal
🏳️‍🌈 @raquel_willis
🏳️‍⚧️ @blairimani
🏳️‍🌈 @thejeffreymarsh
🏳️‍⚧️ @missabolition
🏳️‍🌈 @brandonkylegoodman
🏳️‍⚧️ @lenawaithe
🏳️‍🌈 @lavernecox
🏳️‍⚧️ @janetmock

What 2SLGBTQ+ educators and activists do you love and learn from? Share it below and show them some love! ⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

#PrideMonth #Pride2022 #QueerOwnedBusiness #2SLGBTQ #Community #Support #LoveIsLove

SPECIALIZE IN SOMETHING YOU LOVE! ❤️ If you l

SPECIALIZE IN SOMETHING YOU LOVE! ❤️

If you love babies, bellies and want to know how to grow your business by specializing in birth and the postpartum period, this workshop is the right place for you! (Sign up at the link in our bio)

You will learn:
✅ How to follow your passions and make a difference within your community
✅ Why do you feel called to birth work (spoiler: it's because the world needs you)
✅ The different kinds of birth work (fertility, birth, postpartum, loss, high risk, etc.)
✅ How birth work can financially support you as well as support your community
✅ How gaining expertise in maternal health will expand your current practice

PLUS you will get so much more!

The webinar is REALLY fun, truly. We will spend time talking about birth work, and what it is like to support folks through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

This is an opportunity to connect with professionals in the field and get answers to those burning questions you might have, such as....

✅How do I even get started?
✅Can I make a living doing birth work?
✅How do you find clients?
✅What if I have never given birth myself? Can I still be a birth worker? (YES!)

These are just some of the questions we get during this webinar, and we can't wait to answer yours too!

📅 Join us this Tuesday, July 5th at 8PM EST
✏️ Register for free at the link in our bio or bebomia.com/freewebinar

"See" you at the Workshop!

#LearnWithBeboMia #BeboMia #BirthWorker #BirthWorkers #Doula #BirthDoula #DoulaSupport #PostpartumDoula #FertilityDoula #DoulaTraining #DoulaCertification #DoulaFreeWorkshop #Birth #Postpartum #Fertility #Pregnacy #ChangeMaker #FeministEnergy #FeministBusiness

📣 This is a call to all bebo mia inc scholarshi

📣 This is a call to all bebo mia inc scholarship WINNERS! ✨

We are having the Scholarship Winners Check-in Meeting this Wednesday, June 22nd at 7PM EST. We want to see each other's faces, talk, find out how you are doing and see if we can help you in any way during your study and certification process.
We have always said that we want to be with you every step of the way, and this meeting is about that.

Reserve your spot at bebomia.com/ScholarshipMeeting or at the link in our bio, and don't forget to save this event on your calendar so you don't miss it.

See you on June 22nd!

#LearnWithBeboMia #BeboMia #Scholarship

We know that the business part of running your bir

We recently did a live where we talked all about h

We recently did a live where we talked all about how to be a 2SLGBTQ+ ally! You should definitely check it out if you haven’t seen it yet (it lives on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube channels! Find us as @bebomiainc). Remember: being an ally is a verb, not a noun! What this means is that allyship requires action! It’s not enough to simply say you are an ally - you need to show up in words and actions consistently, not just in June.

During this live, we talked about some of the many ways you can actively show up as an ally. One of them was to show support to businesses owned and operated by 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We all get to vote with our dollars so why not show your support by supporting a queer business/artist/musician? Here are some of our fave 2SLGBTQ+ businesses!

🏳️‍🌈@goodforherstore, inclusive, queer-owned feminist sex shop
🏳️‍⚧️ @gladdaybookshop, the oldest 2SLGBTQ+ bookstore in North America, collectively owned by 20+ community members
🏳️‍🌈@wearewildfang, inclusive, sustainable fashion for all bodies
🏳️‍⚧️ @tomboyx, underwear and apparel for all bodies, regardless of size or gender
🏳️‍🌈@pyramidseven, underwear for periods, not gender
🏳️‍⚧️ @msamycwillis, queer identified sobriety & mindset coach
🏳️‍🌈 @nicolezizistudio, gender-free streetwear, accessories and home essentials
🏳️‍⚧️ @urbodyco, gender-affirming underwear & activewear
🏳️‍🌈@automicgold, changing fine jewelry for better
🏳️‍⚧️ @noto_botanics, multi-use gender fluid clean cosmetic line

Do you know and love a 2SLGBTQ+ businesses that you want to shout out? Share it below and show them some love! ⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

#PrideMonth #Pride2022 #QueerOwnedBusiness #2SLGBTQ #Community #Support #LoveIsLove

The June Book Club reading is an antidote to the r

The June Book Club reading is an antidote to the rage that women-identified folks are feeling. Our power and joy have been taken away from us, and this book is about that.

This is a reclamation of joy and fun and power. bebo mia’s mission is to connect you to your intrinsic value and power and this book is an amazing tool in our toolbox!

And yes, it is about the pussy but it is not just about sex. The pussy is an incredible source that is revered in some cultures and more often feared and conquered. We learn to disconnect from this powersource generationally through shame and misunderstanding and disgust.

This book will teach us from the bedroom to client care and everything in between, connecting back to your pussy and intuition will save our lives, our communities and the world.

👉 These are just a few of the many reasons why we ask you to push through that feeling of dislike (or however you are feeling when you read this post) and join us to talk about this book and all the topics that can come to your mind while you read it. We are all invited to share our perspectives on the topic, our experiences, and our stories. And feel free to turn on your camera on the book club, raise your hand and participate, or comment via chat. The idea is to come to a constructive conclusion for everyone.

❤️Remember, this is a brave space for everyone ❤️

So, you are welcome to join us this Tuesday, June 28th at 11:00am EST. Just save your spot at the link in our bio, and don’t forget to save this event on your calendar.

➡️JUNE BOOK CLUB⬅️
📕 The chosen book: “Pussy: A Reclamation” by Regena Thomashauer
🛒 Find the book and audiobook here: https://geni.us/PussyAReclamation
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, Junes 28th at 11AM EST
📌 Register at bebomia.com/bookclub or at the link in our bio

Hope to see you on the 28th.

#BeboMia #LearnWithBeboMia #BirthWorker #ChangeMaker #BookLove #Bookstagrammer #BooksBooksBooks #Bookholic #Books #Bookstagram #BookAddict #BookLover #CanadianBookstagrammer #BookClub #FeministBookClub #BookClubPick #BookClubs #FeministBook