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The Pod Family Center

Developmental Play Groups
Curated Parent Support
Expert-led Workshops
Located in Mid-City, Los Angeles

09/07/2025

🍂 September at The Pod is full of learning, connection, and a little creativity! ✨

Don't miss our upcoming events for the rest of the month:

👶 Newborn Basics: Baby World – Sept 14
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From Partners to Parents - Sept 14 & 21
👩‍👦‍👦 A Motherhood Ritual - Sept 18
🎨 Bump & Baby: Paint & Sip – Sept 27

📍The Pod – 5538 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles

✨ Reserve your spot today — link in bio!

08/13/2025

🧡 There’s nothing quite like an announcement from Taylor to shake me out of whatever rut I’ve been in.

Today, the sparkly orange that descended upon us brought me right back to last year in my hometown — a night unlike anything I’d ever experienced. New Orleans was taken over. Postcards for voters were being written in the hotel lobby. Friendship bracelets were traded with strangers. There was so much love and understanding.

Taylor said that night we’d never think of her songs the same way again, and she was right.

I danced next to the man who had recently become my husband — a “Love Story” I never thought I’d have. “Shake It Off” hit differently after starting to process years of slt shaming and whispered judgments while I explored my own s*xuality when I was young. The surprise country songs tugged at my roots, heartbreaks, and the parts of the South I’ve felt disconnected from. She wore the LSU colors I wore as a little girl. Every detail felt deeply personal.

Looking back at the footage today reminded me that dancing, belting songs and letting the tears flow is the best when energy is feeling stuck.

To my fellow Swifties — I’m riding this wave of inspiration with you. 🧡

07/08/2025

It’s coming up on the six-year anniversary of the scariest—and most important—decision I’ve ever made.

I didn’t know I was depressed during pregnancy. After returning to work in a pediatric hospital, my symptoms escalated: detachment from my baby, intrusive thoughts, and suicidal ideation. I asked for help, but none was available where I lived.

So I bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles with my five-month-old in my arms and entered a perinatal mental health program.

We stayed for four months. It wasn’t easy. Nothing about that time was. But it gave me the space to begin again.

Recovery has not been linear. It’s ongoing—held together by therapy, medication, community, and a constant effort to care for myself while caring for my child.

If you’re in it right now: you’re not alone. There are people, programs, and lifelines. And it’s okay to ask for help.

Swipe for the full story and a list of resources that might help.

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07/04/2025

🕯️ Thursday Night Candlelit Yoga

We’re honored to welcome Fredi to The Pod for a weekly candlelit Yin practice—an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and soften into your body.

Fredi has been practicing yoga for over a decade, with a practice rooted in gratitude, reciprocity, and reverence for Nature. She shares from the heart, creating a space where we can gently reconnect to our bodies and find stillness in the midst of it all.

Fredi is also a birth and postpartum doula serving families across LA County—her work is grounded, nurturing, and deeply attuned.

✨ $20 drop-in
✨ Or get the 4-class pack and enjoy one class free

Thursdays at 7pm at The Pod (candlelight, floor-based, cozy)

Register at thepodfamilycenter.com/workshops or via the link in bio.
Come rest. You belong here.

07/03/2025

Special July Class Announcement!

We’re so excited to welcome Fredi to The Pod for a new weekly midday flow. This class offers a slow, powerful blend of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and breathwork—inviting you to move with intention and reconnect with your strength and softness.

✨ $20 drop-in
✨ Or buy the 4-class pack and get one class free!

Tuesdays at 12pm at The Pod
Come as you are. Leave feeling open, steady, and more at home in your body.

Register at thepodfamilycenter.com/workshops or through the link in bio.

06/21/2025

🚀 Only a few more chances to catch Eat The Mama at the Hollywood Fringe Festival — and trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

This wildly hilarious, honest, and deeply moving show is written and performed by the powerhouse Jessica Mele. From the relentless breast pump to the emotional crash landing into motherhood, Eat The Mama will have you laughing, crying, and feeling seen.

✨ Use code THEPOD for discounted tickets!

🎟️ Grab yours now and experience this must-see show before it’s gone!

04/03/2025

📣 Doula Community Meet-Up – TODAY! 🍩✨

Come join us for donuts, networking, and support! Whether you’re a seasoned doula or just starting out, this is your space to connect, share, and grow.

🤝 Meet new friends & reconnect
🧠 Brainstorm challenges together
🎉 Celebrate wins & uplift one another

We can’t wait to see you there! Drop a 💜 if you’re coming!

03/30/2025

Still soaking in the magic of my weekend at - days filled with learning, growth, and deep connection. Sharing a piece of this experience with my daughter made it even more profound. Having her in my lap as I reflected on the transition into parenthood was an emotional, full-circle moment—one I’ll cherish forever.

Just being in this space, surrounded by such wisdom and warmth, was pure magic. I’m beyond grateful for this community and incredibly excited to now be accepting clients for birth support!

Thank you, , for such an enriching and transformative training. My heart is full.

02/14/2025

Today’s Infant Play Pod was a cozy and sweet time where we talked about self-love, how s*x changes after baby, and ways to nurture love within ourselves and our relationships—especially by celebrating the “small wins.”

One simple practice shared was taking a picture of the highlight of your day, whenever that moment happens, and sharing it with your partner at the end of the day. Today, my “small win” was taking the time to give my daughter the fun hairstyle she requested—it made us both smile!

We also enjoyed tea and treats courtesy of , a perfect reminder that a little sweetness can go a long way. Looking forward to another week of nurturing community next week! There are still spots for this series that meets Fridays at 11AM - register via link in bio ❤️

02/11/2025

In 2009, a friend handed me a well-worn copy of Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, and it changed my life forever. Since then, I’ve passed my copy along to people I love, hoping to share the fire it ignited in me.

Tom Robbins was one of the first to show me the beauty that exists between two seemingly opposite spaces at the same time—a liminal space where magic happens. Eloquent and crude. Graceful and sticky. Peaceful and chaotic. I recognized something familiar in the wildness of his stories, something I felt so deeply in my soul that I often used Jitterbug Perfume as a barometer. I even gave my copy to a man on our first date, trusting he would feel its spark. That man became my husband.

Learning of Tom’s passing has made me reflect on what his stories have meant to me. So, wherever in this wild universe you are, Mr. Robbins, I send you my untamed gratitude.

May you rest in wildness. 💫

01/31/2025

So grateful for the incredible generosity in our donation drive! Here’s a look at some of the essentials we’ve gathered so far. 🧸👕🍼

We are working directly with families who have lost everything and are cataloging their specific needs. Right now, we are looking for:
✨ Maternity clothing
✨ A baby bouncer

If you have these items in new or excellent condition and would like to donate, please reach out!

We’ve also put together hospital bags filled with snacks, cozy comfort items, and postpartum recovery supplies for our expecting parents. Additionally, we have:
✔️ Toys & clothing
✔️ Hygiene essentials
✔️ Diapers (NB - 4T)

Families in need can contact me directly, and I’ll coordinate a direct drop-off. 💛 Let’s keep supporting each other!

Address

5538 W Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90019

Telephone

+13104618419

Website

http://www.thepodfamilycenter.com/

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