Identity & Matrescence
38 articles
Episode 244Emotional Learning as a Mom: Breaking Cycles & Core Beliefs
9 min read · with Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen
Episode 230Navigating Culture and Mental Health in Motherhood: Traditions, Boundaries, and Carving Out Your Own Path
13 min read · with Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Episode 226Navigating Mom Shaming: How to Lean on Your Values and Overcome Toxic Mom Culture
10 min read · with Renee Reina
Episode 224Breaking Away from Mom Guilt: How to Lean on Values, Validation, and Self-compassion
10 min read · with JoAnn Crohn
Episode 199Breaking Generational Trauma Cycles: Healing Our Past and Moving Forward in Motherhood
8 min read · with Dr. Mariel Buqué
Episode 198Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Perfectionism? Reframing the Concept of “Perfect” in Motherhood
9 min read · with Katherine Morgan Schafler
Episode 190Embracing Power as Moms: Reshaping Dynamics In and Out of the Home
11 min read · with Claire Shipman
Episode 186Navigating Matrescence: The Roller Coaster of Becoming a Mom
8 min read · with Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Episode 185Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: How to Reclaim Your Identity and Embrace Your Passions
11 min read · with Eve Rodsky
Episode 184Establishing Family Values: How to Identify What Matters and Avoid Comparison
10 min read · with Mell & Joe Hashey
Episode 169Overcoming Grief as Our Children Age: The Value of Acceptance and How to Be More Present
10 min read · with Bryana Kappadakunnel
Episode 164Real Self-Care for Moms: Why Mindset Matters More Than Massages
10 min read · with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Episode 163How Our Childhood Wounds Impact Our Parenting: Unpacking Our Past, Breaking Cycles, and Moving Forward
13 min read · with Vienna Pharaon
Episode 162How to Make Decisions with Confidence: Overcoming the Past and Learning to Trust Ourselves
12 min read · with Dr. Quincee Gideon
Episode 159Overcoming Mom Guilt: Rewriting the Motherhood Contract and Charting Your Own Path
12 min read · with Libby Ward
Episode 153Coping During Postpartum with No Family Support: When Reality Clashes with Expectations
10 min read · with Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken
Episode 130How to Heal From Religious Trauma: Breaking Away From Restriction and Discovering Who You Are
8 min read · with Dr. Quincee Gideon
Episode 118Reshaping Mom Myths: How to Rewrite the Beliefs That Shape Your Motherhood
10 min read · with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Episode 108What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a New Mom Is So Hard
9 min read · with Dr. Katayune Kaeni
Episode 106Discover Your Personal Core Values
8 min read · with Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Episode 99The Pressure to Get It Right in Motherhood: Where It Comes From and How to Let Go
9 min read · with Dr. Jen Douglas
Episode 74The Self-Compassionate Mother
10 min read · with Dr. Kristin Neff
Episode 69The Perfect Mother Myth
10 min read · with Dr. Sophie Brock
Episode 66A Deeper Look into the Mother Wound
12 min read · with Bethany Webster
Episode 64Codependency in Motherhood: Breaking the Cycle and Building Interdependence
10 min read · with Sian Crossley
Episode 57Understanding the Mother Wound
11 min read · with Bethany Webster
Episode 55Imposter Syndrome in Motherhood: Why You Feel Like a Fraud
9 min read · with Dr. Kelly Vincent
Episode 46Learning to Love Your Postpartum Body: A Path to Body Image Resilience
9 min read · with Lexie Kite
Episode 45Maintaining Your Identity in Motherhood: How to Find Yourself Again
10 min read · with Chasity Holcomb
Episode 44Managing Perfectionism in Motherhood
10 min read · with Dr. Jen Douglas
Episode 37The Beautiful, Messy Journey of Unlearning Mom Guilt and Rebuilding Your Identity
6 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 36How to Deal With Shameful Thoughts in Motherhood
8 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 35Shame in the Body: How to Calm the Physical Storm Before You Work Through the Thoughts
8 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 34How to Calm a Mom Shame Storm: A Simple Reflection Practice
7 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 33How to Identify Your Mom Shame Triggers (and Where They Come From)
7 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 32Mom Guilt vs. Shame: Understanding the Difference (and Why It Matters)
6 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 12Rejecting Diet Culture: Intuitive Eating Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
9 min read · with Dr. Colleen Reichmann
Episode 4Embracing Your Postpartum Body: Healing Body Image From the Inside Out
10 min read · with Dr. Morgan Francis