Mama Needs A Moment

Money can be about so much more than dollars and cents. For many moms, it’s tied to our identity, our sense of security, and the pressure to give our children the very best. But what happens when those expectations leave us feeling guilty, overwhelmed, or like we’re somehow falling short? In this episode of Mama Needs A Moment , we’re bringing together HER+ Health Collective experts to explore the...

Everyone tells moms to practice self-care. Get more sleep. Eat better. Take a break. But what happens when taking care of yourself becomes just another thing on an already overwhelming to-do list? In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we're exploring the connection between realistic self-care, creating more breathing room, and preventing mom rage. When you're juggling everyone's needs and ru...

Have you ever snapped over something small and wondered, “Why am I so angry?!” Maybe it wasn’t really about the spilled milk or the endless questions. Maybe it was everything you’d been carrying long before that moment. In this episode of Mama Needs A Moment , we’re joined by HER+ Experts to unpack the invisible load of motherhood and how the constant mental juggling of managing a household, carin...

Ever notice how the smallest thing can feel like the final straw when you’re exhausted, hungry, overstimulated, or running on caffeine? Before we blame ourselves for being “too impatient” or “too emotional,” it’s worth asking a different question: What if your body simply doesn’t have much left to give? In this HER+ Roundtable, we’re digging into the very real physiological factors that can affect...

Have you ever completely lost it over something that, five minutes later, seemed so small? The spilled drink. The repeated question. The shoes left in the middle of the floor. The sound of someone chewing when you’re already hanging by a thread. So why can that tiny moment trigger such a BIG reaction? In this HER+ Roundtable, we’re digging beneath the surface of mom rage and looking at what may ac...

What if supporting your gut health had less to do with cutting out foods, and more to do with how you’re living, eating, and feeling? Digestion doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Chronic stress, rushing through meals, skipping lunch, eating on the go, not eating enough, and constantly worrying about whether you’re eating the “right” foods can all influence how your body experiences and processes food. In...

If you’ve ever been told that gluten is the problem, dairy is causing inflammation, sugar is wrecking your hormones, or you need to eliminate a growing list of foods to “heal your gut”…you’re definitely not alone. But how do you know when food really is contributing to your symptoms—and when you’ve fallen into the very common trap of restricting more and more foods in an attempt to feel better? In...

Bloating. Constipation. Stomach discomfort. When your digestion feels off, it’s easy to point the finger at the last thing you ate—or decide that a certain food must be the problem. But what if there’s more to the story? In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we’re taking a closer look at the many factors that can influence digestive symptoms in women, from hydration, fiber, stress, meal timing, and adeq...

What does your gut have to do with your mood, energy, stress, and hormones? A lot more than you might think. In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we’re unpacking the fascinating connection between the gut, brain, and hormones, and why what’s happening in your digestive system can show up in ways you might not expect. From bloating and constipation to brain fog, mood changes, hormone metabolism, and str...

Mood swings. More privacy. Changing friendships. Bigger emotions. Pushing boundaries. So much of adolescence can feel confusing, and as a parent, it can be hard to know what’s simply part of growing up and what might be a sign that your tween or teen needs additional support. In this final episode of our Tweens & Teens series , we bring together HER+ Experts to unpack that very question: How c...

We all want to raise kids who can confidently navigate the world on their own, but independence doesn’t happen overnight when they turn 18. It’s built through years of practice, responsibility, problem-solving, and learning how to handle the messy moments along the way. In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we’re talking about the practical life skills tweens and teens need to develop before they leave...

As parents, it's easy to react to eye rolls, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or defiance. But what if those behaviors are simply the tip of the iceberg? In this insightful HER+ Roundtable, a panel of parenting and health experts explores the hidden factors that often drive tween and teen behavior. From executive functioning challenges and ADHD to hormones, sleep, nutrition, emotional regulati...

As our children grow, parenting asks us to grow right alongside them. The strategies that worked when they were little often don't work the same way with tweens and teens—and that's not a sign you're doing it wrong. It's a sign that your relationship is evolving. In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore what healthy connection really looks like as children become more independent...

The tween and teen years can leave even the most confident parents wondering if they're getting it right. As kids experience rapid emotional, social, physical, and neurological changes, the parenting strategies that worked before often need to evolve too. In this HER+ Roundtable, our panel of experts explores why adolescence is a season of healthy separation—not rejection—and how parents can s...

Could the design of your home be adding to your family's stress, or helping reduce it? In this HER+ Health Collective Roundtable, our panel of women's health experts shares practical ways to create a home that supports the emotional, sensory, and everyday needs of everyone who lives there. From understanding how clutter impacts stress hormones to creating sensory-friendly spaces, organizing shared...

What if your home could run more smoothly without you constantly keeping every plate spinning? In this episode of Mama Needs a Moment , our HER+ Expert Roundtable shares practical strategies to create household systems that reduce stress, lighten your mental load, and make everyday family life more manageable. From simplifying meal planning and using visual reminders to organizing your home for le...

If you feel like you're carrying the invisible weight of running your entire household, keeping track of every chore, reminding everyone what needs to be done, and following up to make sure it actually happens - you're not alone. But what if your family could become true partners instead of people waiting for instructions? In this Roundtable conversation, HER+ Experts share practical strat...

Have you ever felt like you're carrying your entire household in your head? From remembering appointments and planning meals to anticipating everyone's needs and managing the emotional climate of your family, much of a mom's work is invisible—but it's also exhausting. In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore the invisible mental load of motherhood, why it leaves so many moms feel...

What if wellness didn't have to look so perfect? From perfectly curated morning routines to unrealistic beauty standards and social media-fueled self-care expectations, moms are constantly bombarded with messages about who they should be and how they should be taking care of themselves. But what happens when those expectations create more stress than support? In this honest and refreshing Roun...

Motherhood comes with an endless stream of decisions, responsibilities, worries, and invisible tasks that can leave even the most capable moms feeling overwhelmed. If you've ever found yourself snapping at your kids, lying awake replaying conversations, struggling to accept help, or feeling like everything falls on your shoulders, you are not alone. In this insightful Roundtable discussion, HE...

What if the secret to deeper connection with your children isn't adding more to your already overflowing plate, but doing less? In this powerful HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore one of the biggest challenges modern motherhood presents: staying connected to our children when we're overwhelmed, overstimulated, and constantly juggling competing demands. Together, our experts share practical...

If you've ever felt like wellness requires waking up earlier, finding extra hours in your day, or following a perfect self-care routine, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative. In this roundtable discussion, our HER+ Experts explore how small, intentional moments can become powerful wellness practices that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Rather than adding m...

What if the answer to feeling more grounded, connected, and emotionally well wasn’t another routine to perfect… but learning how to regulate your nervous system with small, supportive rituals that actually fit into real life? In this honest and deeply relatable roundtable conversation, several HER+ Experts explore the difference between rigid routines and intentional rituals — and why overwhelmed...

Grief doesn’t just impact one person—it ripples through relationships, parenting, communication, intimacy, and the way families function together. In this final episode of our grief series, HER+ Experts have a deeply honest roundtable conversation and explore what it means to grieve alongside a partner while also navigating the emotional demands of motherhood. From miscarriage and infertility to i...

What if grief isn’t something you “get over” — but something you learn to carry? In this deeply honest and compassionate roundtable conversation, HER+ Experts explore the messy, non-linear reality of grief and why the pressure to “move on” can actually deepen suffering. Together, they unpack the harmful myths surrounding grief timelines, the emotional weight of judgment from others, and the unexpe...