Mama Needs A Moment

Reproductive loss is often spoken about in hushed tones—if it’s spoken about at all. But for many mothers, this kind of loss is not only grief…it’s trauma, too. In this powerful roundtable conversation, HER+ Experts come together to unpack the deeply layered experience of reproductive loss and why it’s essential to view it through both a grief and trauma-informed lens. From the physical realities...

When we think of grief, we often picture something visible, something others can easily recognize. But maternal grief doesn’t always look that way. In this honest and deeply human roundtable conversation, HER+ Experts unpack the many forms of maternal grief—especially the ones that often go unseen, unspoken, or even dismissed. From miscarriage and stillbirth to infertility, identity shifts, and th...

We’re wrapping up our Skin Roundtable Series with a conversation you don’t want to miss. In this final episode, our HER+ expert providers take on the skincare tools and trends that seem to be everywhere—Gua Sha, red light therapy, microcurrent, face yoga, fascia release, and more. Are these tools truly effective… or are they just well-marketed promises? In this honest and informative discussion, o...

The skincare world is loud, promising glowing skin, fewer wrinkles, and flawless complexions with long, expensive routines. But for busy moms, it raises a bigger question: what actually works and what’s just really good marketing? In this eye-opening roundtable, HER+ experts break down the truth behind today’s skincare industry. From influencer trends to multi-step routines, they unpack why so man...

We hear it all the time— “get more sleep” and “stress less” —but how do stress and sleep actually impact your skin? And what’s really happening inside your body to cause those changes? In this expert roundtable from Mama Needs a Moment , we take a deeper look at the biology behind the breakouts, dullness, sensitivity, and accelerated aging so many moms experience. Because it’s not just about skinc...

What if your skin isn’t just reacting—but trying to tell you something? In this roundtable episode of Mama Needs a Moment , our HER+ Provider Directory experts unpack how the **skin microbiome—your skin’s living ecosystem—**changes through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. With hormones shifting, sleep disrupted, and stress running high, your skin is constantly adapting… and sometimes stru...

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What is happening to my skin?!” —this episode is for you. In this roundtable conversation, we’re joined by a group of HER+ health experts to unpack one of the most common (and confusing) experiences of motherhood: changing skin. From pregnancy through postpartum and into perimenopause, your skin is constantly responding to shifts in hormones, stres...

Parenting multiple children can feel like a constant balancing act—meeting everyone’s needs while running on empty yourself. In this final episode of our Supporting Siblings series, we explore what it really looks like to stay emotionally regulated and prevent burnout in the midst of it all. Our expert roundtable shares practical, realistic strategies to reduce mental load, simplify daily life, an...

Sibling conflict can feel relentless—the arguing, tattling, and constant battles over fairness or space. For many parents, it’s the most exhausting part of raising multiple kids and can leave them wondering if something is going wrong. In this roundtable conversation, experts from the HER+ Provider Directory offer a refreshing reframe: sibling conflict isn’t just something to stop—it’s an opportun...

When you’re raising more than one child, it’s easy to wonder: Am I being fair? In this HER+ Roundtable, experts from our Provider Directory unpack what it really means to support siblings in a multi-child family—especially when their needs, personalities, and sensory profiles are different. Together, we redefine fairness as responsiveness, not sameness. The conversation explores parental guilt, ho...

Parenting siblings is rarely about doing the same thing twice. In this first episode of our Supporting Siblings Roundtable, our HER+ Provider Directory experts explore what it truly means to raise kids with different temperaments, developmental timelines, and emotional needs. We begin by unpacking one powerful reframe: children aren’t “difficult” — they’re different. From sensory sensitivities and...

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion about restrictive eating patterns and their potential harm. This is the final episode in our Metabolism Roundtable series , bringing together HER+ providers to challenge the messaging women — especially moms — have been taught about weight, energy, and health. (Episodes 158, 157 & 156 are also part of the Metabolism Roundtable series) In this c...

This roundtable continues our conversation on metabolic changes—but this time, we focus on how those shifts show up mentally and emotionally for moms. As hormones fluctuate and sleep declines, many women experience rising anxiety, low mood, irritability, or brain fog and begin to wonder why they no longer “feel normal.” Our experts explain how these symptoms are not separate from metabolism—they a...

If you’ve been told metabolism is just about calories in and calories out, this conversation offers a much-needed reframe. In this roundtable episode, Cindi is joined by several HER+ Experts from the free online Inclusive Provider Directory to explore the systems behind metabolism—and why it’s about far more than food or willpower. Together, they break down how hormones, sleep, stress, muscle, nou...

What if the changes you’ve noticed in your body aren’t signs that something is wrong—but signs that your body is doing exactly what it was designed to do? In this roundtable episode, several HER+ Experts from our free Inclusive Provider Directory explore how women’s metabolism naturally shifts across the lifespan—from adolescence and the reproductive years to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause,...

Blended families bring complex emotions, evolving roles, and the challenge of building something new while honoring what came before. In this roundtable episode, HER+ Experts from our Provider Directory explore how families can create emotionally safe, child-centered systems after separation, divorce, or remarriage. The conversation highlights the importance of consistency across households, coope...

Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when communication breaks down and emotions run high. In this Roundtable episode, HER+ Experts from our Provider Directory share practical, compassionate strategies to help parents navigate separation, divorce, and blended family dynamics with more clarity and confidence. This conversation explores assertive communication, emotional regulation, and how t...

Co-parenting and blended family life can feel overwhelming, for caregivers and kids alike. In this Roundtable conversation, HER+ experts explore what children truly need when navigating transitions between homes, routines, and caregivers. This episode unpacks why transitions are often the most challenging part of co-parenting, and how thoughtful planning, clear communication, and reassurance can r...

In this season finale of Mama Needs A Moment Podcast, we continue our HER+ Expert Roundtable, with Part 2 which brings together powerful insights on what it truly means for moms to care for themselves in a world that constantly demands more. This conversation explores the importance of boundaries, personalized wellness routines, and the role of community support in helping moms navigate the many p...

Motherhood comes with its fair share of aches, exhaustion, and “just push through” moments — but what if the answers lie beyond quick fixes? In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore how nutrition, movement, mental health, and medical care intertwine to create true, lasting wellness for moms. Our panel of HER+ Experts dives into the root causes of common mom ailments like fatigue, hormonal imbala...

What if your toddler could start learning about money before they even start school? In this episode, we chat with homeschool mom and entrepreneur Shelly Young , the creator of Kids Finance Camp , a program dedicated to helping children develop financial confidence — from preschoolers to college students. Shelly shares how she introduces money concepts as early as age one through chores, storybook...

What if your clothes could help you reconnect with yourself ? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mary-Michele Lidiffer—known as The Visibility Stylist —to explore how women can break free from the “invisibility trap” and rediscover their confidence through personal style, self-care, and joy. Michele shares her insights on why French women seem to exude effortless elegance and confidence,...

Your home should care for you. Yet so often, especially as moms and caregivers, we focus on everyone else’s comfort while our own needs quietly slip away. This episode explores how the spaces we live in can directly impact our mental and emotional well-being — and how thoughtful design can help restore balance. You’ll learn how to create wellness-centered spaces that feel calming, functional, and...

Grief doesn’t pause for motherhood — and motherhood doesn’t pause for grief. 💔 In this special extended episode , Cindi and Crissy sit down with Sarah Szymanowski , a licensed clinical mental health counselor and music therapist, for a deeply moving, unhurried conversation about what it means to parent while grieving. Together, they explore the unrealistic expectation that mothers should “hold it...

Transitioning between staying at home and returning to work can be both emotional and overwhelming. In this episode, therapist Nicole Wallace , who specializes in women’s anxiety and depression, joins us to unpack the identity shifts, financial pressures, and emotional hurdles that come with these life changes. Nicole shares her personal story of stepping away from work after a traumatic birth and...