Kirsten Brunner's Writing & Media

I’m excited to announce that my first book, co-authored with Brian the Birth Guy, is slated for launch on February 2nd, 2019. Here’s what the publisher, New Harbinger, is saying about it:

Today’s dads want to be involved in pregnancy and birth more than ever before. In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula and certified lactation counselor, Brian Salmon, and perinatal mental health and relationship expert, Kirsten Brunner, offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners. Based on Salmon’s Rocking Dads childbirth course, this book provides everything dads need to know about supporting their partner through labor, birth, breastfeeding and beyond.

Want to pre-order, and have it arrive on your doorstep on February 2nd? Go to this link! (Brian and I sincerely thank YOU.)

Features & Quotes

Psych Central – “The Secret to Practicing Truly Nourishing Self-Care” & “Therapists Share Their Favorite Meaningful Self-Care Tips”

Real Simple Magazine – January 2016 Issue “Can I Have Some Peace and Quiet?” By Jennifer King Lindley – Quoted on how to find quiet as a parent of young children. http://pdf-magazine-download.com/29299-real-simple-january-2016.html

The Atlantic Magazine – “Too Afraid to Have a Baby – Stories of Tokophobia” Quoted with Brian the Birth Guy on coping with tokophobia. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/06/tokophobia/489206/

The Atlantic Magazine – “How to Overcome Your Fear of Giving Birth” Follow up article on coping with anxiety around childbirth – Interviewed on how to overcome the diagnosis of tokophobia and seek help when needed. http://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2016/07/how-to-overcome-your-fear-of-giving-birth/490001/

Woman’s Day Magazine – “Six Surprising Strengths of Introverted Mothers” – Quoted on hidden strengths of introverted parents. http://www.womansday.com/relationships/family-friends/a55765/introvert-parenting/

Washington Post – “Telling Our Kids Not To Be Bullies When We’re Surrounded By Them This Election Season” By Kristin Vanderhey Shaw– Quoted on how to talk to our kids about bullying. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/03/11/telling-our-kids-not-to-be-bullies-when-were-surrounded-by-them-this-election-season/?tid=a_inl

Bylines & Published Articles (In addition to everything on this blog!)

As One Loves: “Ask Kirsten” An advice column for a millennial-focused relationship blog. https://asoneloves.com/category/ask-kirsten/

How to Survive the Holidays as a Couple
How to Cure a Technology Addiction
Where are the Butterflies? Five Ways to Know that Your Relationship is Marriage Material
How Do We Rebuild Trust after a Break Up?
What if my Boyfriend Doesn’t Want Kids?
Why Can’t We Communicate?
How Do I Get my Emotional Needs Met?