Ready Nest Counseling

07/07/2025

Happy World Chocolate Day

Today we’re celebrating one of life’s sweetest comforts—chocolate. Whether it’s a dark square after the kids go to bed, a warm brownie with your coffee, or a handful of chocolate chips straight from the bag, may today remind you that you deserve little moments of joy.

At Ready Nest, we know the journey through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss can feel heavy. So let’s take a moment today to breathe, savor something sweet, and remember that even on the hardest days, small comforts can be a big deal.

What’s your go-to chocolate treat that helps you feel grounded, even for a moment? Share below.

The Ready Nest Team

07/04/2025

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Ready Nest team! 🇺🇸🎆

Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the beauty of gathering with the ones we love. Whether your day includes fireworks, sparklers, or simply a quiet moment with your little one (or your bump 🤍), we’re sending you warmth, gratitude, and hope.

To all the mamas, mamas-to-be, and families navigating the tender seasons of growing and healing, we see you. We’re grateful for the freedom to support you, to hold space for your stories, and to help you find your spark even when life feels heavy.

Stay safe, stay hydrated (yes, water counts as your sidekick today), and know that you’re not alone on this journey.

❤️ The Ready Nest Counseling Team

06/26/2025

Feeding your baby can be one of the most stressful—and emotional—parts of early motherhood. And yet, we rarely talk about why.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or doing a little bit of both, this journey is deeply personal. From navigating pump parts and latches, to feeling judged by others’ opinions or your own expectations—it’s a lot.

That’s why we’re inviting you to explore your feeding journey before baby arrives, or wherever you are in it now. 💛

In our newest blog, founder and therapist Emily Pardy opens up about why feeding is more than just food—and how Ready Nest Counseling can support you through the emotional ups and downs.

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/post/feeding-your-baby-why-it-s-about-so-much-more-than-food
🎥 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmEoq9o7i14
📅 Schedule a session: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/schedule

You’re asking all the right questions, mama. And we’re here to help you find your answers. 💬

06/20/2025

🌸 When Birth Leaves a Scar Instead of a Smile 🌸

Not all birth trauma looks like an emergency.

Sometimes it’s the quiet ache of “this isn’t how I thought it would go.”
Sometimes it’s the moment you weren’t heard.
Sometimes it’s when everyone says “at least the baby is healthy”—but your heart still hurts.

At Ready Nest Counseling, we know how complex birth stories can be. And we’re here to help you process, heal, and reclaim your power.

💛 If your birth left you feeling shaken, dismissed, or deeply disappointed, this blog post is for you:

👉 Read now: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/post/when-birth-doesn-t-go-as-planned-understanding-and-healing-from-birth-trauma
📍 Serving Nashville & Knoxville
📅 Ready to talk? Schedule a session with our compassionate team: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/schedule

Birth is often imagined as a beautiful, life-changing moment—the beginning of a new chapter filled with joy, connection, and celebration. But for many mothers, that story doesn’t unfold the way they had hoped. And when the experience of giving birth leaves emotional scars instead of sweet memori...

06/18/2025

Birth trauma doesn’t have to come from a medical emergency or dramatic complication—it can begin with a moment of deep disappointment or feeling dismissed. In this video, Emily Pardy, founder of Ready Nest Counseling, offers a compassionate reminder that your birth experience matters, even if everything “turned out okay.”

Whether your story veered off course, left you feeling disempowered, or continues to replay in your mind, this video helps you understand how trauma shows up after childbirth—and why your pain is valid.

🌿 At Ready Nest Counseling, we support women in Nashville, Knoxville, and beyond through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and parenthood. Our team of licensed perinatal therapists is here to help you process your story and take back your power.

📅 Schedule a session: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/schedule
📍 Serving Nashville & Knoxville, Tennessee

06/08/2025

“Should we have another baby?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear—and one of the hardest to answer.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to family planning, especially when emotions, timing, finances, and even outside opinions all come into play. And when you and your partner aren’t on the same page? That question can start to feel really heavy.

In our latest video, Ready Nest founder Emily Pardy, LMFT, shares her favorite tip for navigating this decision: “wearing the decision.” It’s a gentle exercise that can reveal emotions and clarity you didn’t even know were there.

💛 Watch the video, read the full blog, and take the first step toward clarity:
👉 https://www.readynestcounseling.com/post/should-we-have-another-baby-navigating-this-question-with-compassion

And if you’re ready for guidance and support in making this decision together,
📅 Schedule a session with our team — we’re here for you in Nashville and Knoxville.

06/01/2025

💭 What happens when your heart says yes to a baby… but your partner says no?

It’s a question we hear more often than you’d think—and one of the reasons this has become one of our more popular videos on YouTube.

You can’t “meet in the middle” when it comes to having a child. So what do you do when you and your partner aren’t on the same page?

This video explores what it means to face a gridlocked decision with compassion, vulnerability, and honest conversation.

💬 And if you’re ready to work through it with a supportive counselor, we’re here: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/schedule

Deciding to have a baby is a life-changing decision—but what if you and your partner aren’t on the same page? This “gridlock decision” can feel overwhelming,...

05/31/2025

🌈 Pregnancy after loss is one of the bravest things you can do.
It’s full of emotions—fear, anxiety, hope, grief—and all of them are valid. 💛

In our latest blog and video, we talk about what it really feels like to try again after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing it wrong” because you’re scared or uncertain, this is for you.
You are not alone. And you are already so strong. 💪

Let’s hold space for fear and hope—because both can exist at the same time. 💕

05/30/2025

💔 “I want a baby… but my partner doesn’t.”
It’s one of the most painful, personal crossroads a couple can face — and it’s not something you can just compromise on.

If you’ve found yourself in this place, you are not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it without support.

In our newest blog post, we explore:
✨ Why this is more than a disagreement
✨ How to have honest conversations about what you each want
✨ The hidden fears and past experiences that could be shaping your decisions
✨ When to seek help — and how therapy can support both of you

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.readynestcounseling.com/post/when-you-want-a-baby-and-your-partner-doesn-t

You deserve to feel heard. You deserve to feel supported. And no matter what the outcome — your heart matters. 💛

At Ready Nest Counseling, we’ve walked alongside many women (and couples) who are holding this heartbreak. And while there may not be an “easy answer,” there is a way to move forward with clarity, compassion, and courage.

05/28/2025

Have you ever felt torn between longing for a new life and fearing more heartbreak? 🤔❤️ In our new blog, ‘Pregnancy After Loss: Facing the Fear and Holding Onto Hope,’ we delve into the emotional journey of trying to conceive after loss. It's a tough journey, but holding onto hope is crucial! Read more:

After a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, the decision to try again often feels like a tug-of-war between hope and fear. One moment you’re longing for new life. The next? You’re bracing for more heartbreak. As one of our counselors says, “I’m scared if I do, and I’m scared if I don....

05/27/2025

Facing the desire for a baby while your partner feels differently can be heartbreaking. At Ready Nest Counseling, we're here to guide you through these challenging emotions with clarity and compassion. Discover ways to move forward together. Read more: https://wix.to/VQCS8nz