Momma Uprooted

Motherhood Didn't Break You—It Buried You | Finding Yourself Again in Motherhood Have you ever looked around at your beautiful life and wondered, "Where did I go?" In today's solo episode of Mama Uprooted, I'm recording from the water in Traverse City as we have an honest conversation about identity, overwhelm, and what it really looks like to come home to yourself again after becoming a mother. I...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, Who am I now? In this heartfelt solo episode, Emily dives deep into the identity shifts that come with motherhood and the quiet grief many women experience when they no longer recognize the person they used to be. We spend so much time preparing for pregnancy, birth, and babies—but no one prepares us for the moment we realize we're not the same woma...

🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Healing Beyond the Scar 🤍 This week on Mama Uprooted, I sat down with Janelle Fontaine from Nurturing the Mother to have one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had around postpartum healing, C-sections, scar recovery, nervous system support, and the care moms truly deserve after birth. As a mom who has had two C-sections myself, this conversation felt deeply persona...

Motherhood changes everything—including your body, your energy, and how you feel day-to-day. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not like yourself… this episode is for you. In this supportive and honest conversation, we’re breaking down simple, realistic ways moms can start feeling better from the inside out—without adding more pressure or perfection. We talk about: Why so...

Sleep deprivation, long nights, and the overwhelming feeling of “am I doing this wrong?” — this is a conversation so many moms are living, but not always talking about. In this episode of Mama Uprooted , we’re diving into the reality of baby sleep, the mental load of motherhood, and what it actually feels like to function on empty. From the 2am wakeups to the quiet tears and self-doubt, this episo...

In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with author Allison to talk about her powerful story behind Salt in the Wound — a journey through family wounds, faith, healing, and the responsibility many women feel to break generational cycles. Together, they dive into what happens when becoming a mother brings hidden patterns to the surface… and how that awareness can become the starting point...

After having babies, many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” — eat less, work out harder, and shrink themselves as quickly as possible. But what if that approach is actually working against your body? In this episode of Mama Uprooted , Emily sits down with fitness and nutrition coach Tiffany Wickes to talk about what really happens to a woman’s metabolism after pregnancy, chronic stress, sleep de...

In this deeply personal and courageous episode of Mama Uprooted , we hold space for the kind of grief most people are too afraid to speak aloud — the sudden loss of a husband to suicide, the wreckage left behind, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes. Our guest shares her journey as a young widow, navigating single motherhood, mental health, and the silence that often sur...

Motherhood can be overwhelming in ways no one prepares you for. In this deeply honest episode, Emily sits down with her close friend Kelly to talk about anxiety, motherhood, scary birth experiences, alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the quiet ways moms try to survive when they feel lost and alone. Together, they share real stories of numbing, shame, surrender, and healing — and how choosing faith...

Breastfeeding. They say it’s natural… but for many of us, it’s also terrifying, exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable. In this raw and honest episode of Mama Uprooted , we’re digging deep into the untold stories of breastfeeding—the identity shifts, the pressure, the pumping-in-a-car moments, and the grief that can come when your journey doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re a new mom nursing i...

What happens when the world expects you to bounce back after having a baby — but you don’t recognize yourself anymore ? In this raw and real episode of Mama Uprooted , Emily and guest therapist Kennedy unpack the invisible weight mothers carry as they try to navigate life after birth. From grieving the life you had before, to the identity crisis no one talks about, to the friendships that fade whe...

This week on Mama Uprooted , we're digging deep into the emotional and practical reality of working motherhood. Whether you're at home, in an office, or somewhere in between, the pressure to do it all — and do it well — is real . Emily and Jessica unpack the guilt, the chaos, the constant pivoting, and the invisible load that comes with chasing dreams while raising babies. You’ll walk away with ta...

 So many of us walk into motherhood thinking we have to do it all—but what if we were never meant to do it alone? In this heart-opening episode, we explore the holistic power of doula support, the grief that comes when birth doesn’t go as planned, and how to reclaim your strength in the postpartum trenches. Whether you’re holding a newborn or healing from a past experience, this episode is for you...

✨ Episode 1: Welcome to Mama Uprooted In this powerful first episode, we break the silence around the real struggles of postpartum—PMADs, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with motherhood. This week’s Root Guide is your invitation to feel seen, supported, and begin reconnecting with the woman behind the mama. You’re not alone. Let’s start finding your way back. 🌱 🌿 Sponsored...