Starving My Newborn + Filipino Spaghetti
Join Reesa Morala, LMFT, mom of two and owner of Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective, as she shares parenting struggles, tips, and insights alongside guest host Amanda. In this episode, Reesa opens up about the challenges of parenting a high medical needs child, including when her first baby stopped eating at three months old. She dives into how she learned to advocate for her child, developed her own version of dream feeding, and navigated the emotional toll on her wellness, identity, and marriage.
As they discuss parenting resources, support, and strategies, Reesa shares her delicious Filipino Spaghetti recipe—a comforting family favorite. Discover how to balance the chaos of parenting with meaningful family meals!
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Filipino Spaghetti
INGREDIENTS:
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
2 12 oz bottles of banana ketchup
12-24 boiled and peeled quail eggs
1 package of Filipino hot dogs, sliced
1lb of ground meat
Brown sugar, to taste (roughly 2 tbsp)
16 oz of cooked spaghetti noodles
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large pot over medium-high heat brown ground meat.
Before meat is fully cooked, add hot dogs and brown both meats.
Add tomato sauce and banana ketchup, scraping out the brown bits on the bottom.
Season sauce with brown sugar.
Add cooked quail eggs and stir.
Once eggs are warmed through, add spaghetti noodles and toss to coat.
Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 104709. Reesa is a couples counselor for parents providing therapy in person in Murrieta, CA and virtual couples therapy in California. Reesa, also, hosts couples workshops and parenting workshops worldwide.
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If you or your loved one is struggling with any of the topics discussed, here are some resources:
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/
Suicide and Crisis Line: Text or Call 988
Go to your local hospital or call 911
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