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September 18, 2023

Managing Mom Anxiety: Why Millennial Moms Are So Anxious and How to Overcome Our Fears

E:
191
with
Dr. Lauren Cook
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
September 12, 2023

Embracing Power as Moms: Reshaping Dynamics In and Out of the Home

E:
190
with
Claire Shipman
NYT Bestselling Author
September 4, 2023

How to Raise Confident Kids: Breaking Cycles of Negative Self-Esteem

E:
189
with
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
Founder of The North Star Developmental Clinic
August 21, 2023

Understanding Sensory Self-Care: How Overstimulated Moms Can Regulate and Regain Calm

E:
187
with
Holly Peretz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
August 14, 2023

Navigating Matrescence: The Roller Coaster of Becoming a Mom

E:
186
with
Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Co-Founder and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York
July 20, 2023

The Journey of a Bereaved Parent: Stefania Thomson’s Story of Navigating Grief and Loss

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183
with
Stefania Thomson
Bereavement and Grief Advocate
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Maternal Mental Health
Parenting
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Managing Mom Anxiety: Why Millennial Moms Are So Anxious and How to Overcome Our Fears
E:
191
with
Dr. Lauren Cook
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
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Embracing Power as Moms: Reshaping Dynamics In and Out of the Home
E:
190
with
Claire Shipman
NYT Bestselling Author
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Maternal Mental Health
September 4, 2023
How to Raise Confident Kids: Breaking Cycles of Negative Self-Esteem
E:
189
with
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
Founder of The North Star Developmental Clinic
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
August 28, 2023
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy: Unpacking Myths, Supplements, and Infertility Factors
E:
188
with
Leslie Schrock
Author
Maternal Mental Health
August 21, 2023
Understanding Sensory Self-Care: How Overstimulated Moms Can Regulate and Regain Calm
E:
187
with
Holly Peretz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
August 14, 2023
Navigating Matrescence: The Roller Coaster of Becoming a Mom
E:
186
with
Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Co-Founder and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
August 7, 2023
Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: How to Reclaim Your Identity and Embrace Your Passions
E:
185
with
Eve Rodsky
NYT bestselling author
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
July 20, 2023
The Journey of a Bereaved Parent: Stefania Thomson’s Story of Navigating Grief and Loss
E:
183
with
Stefania Thomson
Bereavement and Grief Advocate
Maternal Mental Health
Parenting
July 17, 2023
Making the “Right” Parenting Decisions: Examining Evidence, Tuning Into Your Values, and Trusting Yourself
E:
182
with
Emily Oster
NYT bestselling author
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
July 10, 2023
What Millennial Moms Need: A Look at Maternal Mental Health, Pandemic Parenting, and Beyond
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181
with
Jill Koziol
Co-founder and CEO of Motherly
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
July 3, 2023
How to Start Baby Led Weaning Without Anxiety: Overcoming Concerns About Starting Solids
E:
180
with
Katie Ferraro
Registered Dietician
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
June 26, 2023
Navigating Working While Pregnant: Finding Our Footing and Embracing the Changes on Our Journey
E:
179
with
Stephanie Kramer
Author
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
June 19, 2023
Myths About Toddler Behavior: How to Reclaim the "Terrible Twos"
E:
178
with
Dr. Cathryn Tobin
Pediatrician
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
June 5, 2023
Sharing the Load of Parenting After a Baby Is Born: Challenging Norms and Letting Go of Labor
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176
with
Nicole Mowbray
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
May 29, 2023
The Importance of the Reproductive Justice Movement: Why Birthing Liberation Matters for All Moms
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175
with
Sabia Wade
Full Spectrum Doula
Relationships
Maternal Mental Health
May 15, 2023
Navigating Your Relationship After Baby: How to Keep Communicating and Embrace the New Normal
E:
173
with
Vanessa Bennett
Holistic Psychotherapist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
May 8, 2023
How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom: Why Being Selfless is Unsustainable in Motherhood
E:
172
with
Mara Glatzel
Author
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
May 1, 2023
Becoming a More Conscious Parent: How Our Own Inner Work Impacts Our Children’s Behavior
E:
171
with
Dr. Shefali
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
April 3, 2023
The Difference Between Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis: Understanding the Signs and Risks of PPP
E:
167
with
Dr. Sarah Oreck
Reproductive Psychiatrist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
March 27, 2023
Birth Trauma Part 2: Facing Pregnancy After a Traumatic Birth
E:
166
with
Kayleigh Summers
Clinical Social Worker
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
March 20, 2023
Birth Trauma Part 1: How Birth Trauma Impacts Our Family Decision Making
E:
165
with
Kayleigh Summers
Clinical Social Worker
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
March 13, 2023
Real Self-Care for Moms: Why Mindset Matters More Than Massages
E:
164
with
Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Psychiatrist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
March 6, 2023
How Our Childhood Wounds Impact Our Parenting: Unpacking Our Past, Breaking Cycles, and Moving Forward
E:
163
with
Vienna Pharaon
Founder of Mindful MFT
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
February 27, 2023
How to Make Decisions with Confidence: Overcoming the Past and Learning to Trust Ourselves
E:
162
with
Dr. Quincee Gideon
Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
February 13, 2023
Minimizing Mental Clutter: How To Embrace Less and Find More Calm in the Chaos of Motherhood
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160
with
Denaye Barahona, Ph.D.
Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
February 6, 2023
Overcoming Mom Guilt: Rewriting the Motherhood Contract and Charting Your Own Path
E:
159
with
Libby Ward
Founder of Diary of an Honest Mom
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
January 30, 2023
When Doctors Medically Gaslight Moms: How to Advocate for Yourself When You Feel Dismissed
E:
158
with
Dr. Sarah Fraser
Family Physician
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
January 23, 2023
Should I Have Another Baby? How to Decide What’s Right for You and Find Acceptance In Your Choice
E:
157
with
Kate McReynolds
Mental Health Counselor
Relationships
Maternal Mental Health
January 14, 2023
Coping During Postpartum with No Family Support: When Reality Clashes with Expectations
E:
153
with
Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken
Founders of ShrinkChicks
Maternal Mental Health
Parenting
January 14, 2023
Advice for Moms with ADHD: Challenges, Solutions, and How to Find Your Own Path
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152
with
Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Psychiatrist
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
January 14, 2023
Support for Moms on the Breastfeeding Journey: Common Struggles and How Lactation Consultants Can Help
E:
150
with
Amey Fields
Lactation Consultant
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
The Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Address the Imbalance of Household Labour
E:
148
with
Gemma Hartley
Journalist and Author
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Surviving the Baby Witching Hour: How to Cope With Colicky and Fussy Babies
E:
147
with
Dr. Whitney Casares
Pediatrician
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Overcoming Formula Feeding Guilt: How to Let Go of Expectations and Pressures Around Breastfeeding
E:
146
with
Mallory Whitmore
Infant Feeding Technician
Relationships
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
How To Deal With Toxic Positivity As a Mom: What To Do When Someone Invalidates Your Feelings
E:
145
with
Whitney Goodman
Marriage and Family Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Navigating the Emotions, Difficulties, and Challenges
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143
with
Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Marriage and Family Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
How to Know if You Have Postpartum Anxiety: Red Flags to Watch for in Pregnancy, Birth, and After Baby
E:
142
with
Dr. Sarah Oreck
Reproductive Psychiatrist
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Protecting Maternal Sleep: The Relationship Between Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression
E:
141
with
Dr. Nicole Leistikow
Reproductive Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Encouraging Independent Play: Why Unstructured Play Matters and How to Foster It
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139
with
Susie Allison
Founder of Busy Toddler
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Why Does a Messy House Give Me Anxiety? How to Stress Less About Cleaning and Keep Your House Functioning
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136
with
KC Davis
@domesticblisters on TikTok and Founder of Struggle Care
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Why Support Matters and How to Find Resources to Help
E:
132
with
Dr. Wendy Davis
Executive Director of PSI
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Overcoming Working Mom Guilt: Why Moms Should Never Be Ashamed to Be Ambitious
E:
131
with
Lara Bazelon
Law Professor and Author
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
How to Heal From Religious Trauma: Breaking Away From Restriction and Discovering Who You Are
E:
130
with
Dr. Quincee Gideon
Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Recovering From Motherhood Burnout: Holding Boundaries, Carving Out Space for Yourself, and Prioritizing Your Own Needs
E:
129
with
Erin Spahr
Licensed Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
The Relationship Between Sex and Motherhood: How Expectations Impact Desire and How to Reignite It
E:
124
with
Sarah Forbes
Curator and Author
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Battling Sensory Overload as a Mom: Drowning Out the Noise Takes More Than Just Earplugs
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123
with
Larissa Geleris
Occupational Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Managing Maternal Sleep Deprivation: Breaking the Momsomnia Habit and Establishing Healthy Sleep Hygiene
E:
121
with
Dr. Shelby Harris
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Understanding Insomnia: Why New Moms Struggle to Sleep—The Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors
E:
120
with
Dr. Shelby Harris
Clinical Psychologist
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Under Pressure–A Recipe for Mom Rage: Why Moms Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
E:
119
with
Minna Dubin
Author
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
Reshaping Mom Myths: Losing Your Identity in Motherhood and Transforming Your Mothering Journey
E:
118
with
Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Life Coach
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
The Invisible Load of Black Birth: Racial Bias and Struggles from Pregnancy to Postpartum
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116
with
Dr. Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu
Psychiatrist
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Informed Co-sleeping: Bedsharing vs. Co-sleeping and Making the Right Decision for Your Family
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114
with
Lyndsey Hookway
Paediatric Nurse
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Understanding the Holistic Approach to Baby Sleep: There’s More To It Than Meets the Eye
E:
112
with
Lyndsey Hookway
Paediatric Nurse
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
Overfunctioning Part 2: How to Stop Overfunctioning in Relationships: Managing the Over and Underfunctioning Pattern
E:
111
with
Dr. Kathleen Smith
Licensed Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
Overfunctioning Part 1: Do You Overfunction in Your Relationship? Recognizing the Pattern of Over and Underfunctioning
E:
110
with
Dr. Kathleen Smith
Licensed Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
What is Matrescence? The Transition into Motherhood (And Why Being a New Mom is Hard)
E:
108
with
Dr. Katayune Kaeni
Perinatal Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Discover Your Personal Core Values
E:
106
with
Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
When Mommy Rage Strikes: How to Prevent and Control the Anger
E:
105
with
Dr. Ashurina Ream
Founder of Psyched Mommy
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Sleep Training Doesn't Have To Be Scary
E:
102
with
Dr. Aubrie DeBear
Founder of Baby Sleep Dr.
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Carrying the Mental Load: How to Redistribute the Burden and Give Moms More Freedom
E:
104
with
Eve Rodsky
New York Times Bestselling Author
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Spot the Signs So You Can Seek Support
E:
103
with
Dr. Kristina Deligiannidis
Reproductive Psychiatrist
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Decluttering: The Secret of an Easy to Tidy Home
E:
101
with
Katy Wells
Declutter Expert
Maternal Mental Health
Partner Support
December 15, 2022
100th Episode: Erica’s Husband Tells All
E:
100
with
Frenel Djossa
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
The Pressure to Get It Right
E:
99
with
Dr. Jen Douglas
Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Overcoming Gender Disappointment
E:
96
with
Dr. Renée Miller
Clinical Psychologist
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Adding a Sibling to Your Family
E:
95
with
Bryana Kappadakunnel
Family Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
Regulating Your Nervous System
E:
94
with
Dr. Quincee Gideon
Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Parenting
December 15, 2022
Momming With ADHD
E:
90
with
Dr. Melissa Shepard
Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Supporting NICU Moms
E:
89
with
Kristin Reinhart
Registered Social Worker
Invisible Load
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Working As A Mother
E:
87
with
Dr. Courtney Tracy
Founder of The Truth Doctor
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
Caring for the Postpartum Brain
E:
85
with
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Neuroanatomist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Is Breastfeeding Worth Our Mental Health?
E:
82
with
Johanna Phillips
Maternal Mental Health Specialist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Exploring Mommy Wine Culture
E:
81
with
Michelle Smith
Addictions Counselor
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
When Treatment Becomes Trauma
E:
79
with
Dr. Quincee Gideon
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
PMS or Something More?
E:
78
with
Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Perinatal Psychiatrist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
The Self-Compassionate Mother
E:
74
with
Dr. Kristin Neff
Associate Professor and Author
Maternal Mental Health
Invisible Load
December 15, 2022
The Overstimulated Mommy
E:
73
with
Larissa Geleris
Occupational Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
Mom Brain
E:
72
with
Dr. Jodi Pawluski
Neuroscientist and Psychotherapist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
OCD in Postpartum And Motherhood
E:
71
with
Jenna Overbaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
Whole Brain Mommying
E:
70
with
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Neuroanatomist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
The Perfect Mother Myth
E:
69
with
Dr. Sophie Brock
Sociologist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
A Deeper Look into the Mother Wound
E:
66
with
Bethany Webster
Author
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
Breaking Cycles And Interdependence
E:
64
with
Sian Crossley
Psychotherapist
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Managing Screen Time Without Guilt
E:
61
with
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Melissa Bernstein's Journey with Depression and Anxiety
E:
63
with
Melissa Bernstein
Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug & Author
Relationships
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Overcoming Resentment in Our Relationships
E:
58
with
Dr. Ashurina Ream
Founder of Psyched Mommy
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
Understanding the Mother Wound
E:
57
with
Bethany Webster
Author
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Imposter Syndrome in Motherhood
E:
55
with
Dr. Kelly Vincent
Clinical Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Normal Mom Worry VS. Postpartum Anxiety
E:
54
with
Kate Borsato
Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
How Hormones Affect Our Mental Health
E:
56
with
Dr. Kristin Lasseter
Psychiatrist
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Mindfulness for Mommy Rage
E:
52
with
Dr. Diana Korevaar
Psychiatrist
Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Physical Health
December 15, 2022
Coping With Miscarriage and Loss
E:
53
with
Dr. Jessica Zucker
Psychologist
Women’s Physical Health
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Understanding Infertility and Secondary Infertility: What Causes the Struggle and When to Seek Help
E:
50
with
Dr. Natalie Crawford
OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist
First Year
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Reducing Worry and Navigating the Health of Baby in 4th Trimester
E:
49
with
Dr. Mona Amin
Pediatrician
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Learning to Love Your Postpartum Body
E:
46
with
Lexie Kite, Ph.D.
Co-Founder of Beauty Redefined
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Maintaining Your Identity in Motherhood
E:
45
with
Chasity Holcomb
Therapist
Maternal Mental Health
First Year
December 15, 2022
Managing Perfectionism in Motherhood
E:
44
with
Dr. Jen Douglas
Psychologist
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Managing Tantrums According to Science
E:
43
with
Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Founder of Curious Neuron
Parenting
Maternal Mental Health
December 15, 2022
Dealing With Your Child’s Triggering Behaviour: How Reparenting Can Help Us Regulate and Change the Way We Parent
E:
41
with
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Psychologist
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
December 15, 2022
Celebrating 1 Year - A Look Back at the Top 5 Episodes
E:
42
with
Erica Djossa
Founder of Momwell