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Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy .  As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselves and neglect our own needs, it often leads to mental health struggles, resentment, relationship conflict, and burnou...

Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel , author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious parenting and focusing on our own childhood, expectations, and patterns, can change the way we show up. Learn more about yo...

So many moms find themselves struggling with executive functioning and the mental load. It’s common for diagnoses of ADHD to come after having a baby. But there’s another component at play besides the unrealistic pressure–hormones.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by clinical neuropsychologist and ADHD specialist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein, author of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder , t...

When women face pregnancy loss and complex medical complications, it can bring up a lot of emotional turmoil, along with medical and legal concerns that can leave them without the treatment they need.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Colleen Long and Rebecca Little , authors of I’m Sorry for My Loss , to unpack the current state of reproductive care and how women are being impacted...

It can feel hard to make and maintain friends as a mom–and we often don’t know where to even start. It seems like we should feel more connected than ever with the digital world–but it can just leave us feeling more isolated. Maybe looking at our friendships with a different mindset is the place to start.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by author Anna Goldfarb to discuss the way frien...

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care. Life with littles is full of sensory inputs—noise, chaos, touch, and mess. Many moms find themselves feeling overstimulated, leading to stress and overwhelm. We often talk about self-care in terms of bubble baths and massages—but what about sensory self-care?  On today’s vault episode, I’m joined by pediatri...

If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger is telling us, we can approach it not from a place of shame but from a place of productive problem-solving. Today, I’m joined by NYT bestselling author Dr. Dan Siegel , to discuss the science behind losing our cool and evidence-based anger management for parents.  Show Notes: bit.ly/4i5JQRk Book a free 15 minu...

More dads are staying at home or taking a more active role in caregiving than ever before–and many more would like to if workplaces and society offered them more support. Find out how “lead dads” are changing the way families are structured. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BUtdbQ Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell   Sign up for ou...

If your child is extremely resistant to demands, you might have wondered if pathological demand avoidance–a nervous system dysregulation that results in intense resistance to demands and requests, could be at play. It’s commonly associated with autism, but it can also present with ADHD or anxiety disorders–and it is often considered its own neurological difference. This week on The Momwell Podcast...

Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by pediatrician and author Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby ,...

We’re wrapping up our holiday vault series with our top episode from the year!  Today we revisit our #1 episode of 2024, “Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms” with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Amber Thornton , host of Dr. Amber’s Know and Grow Podcast. We discuss how we can strengthen our emotional regulation skills and the importance of setting realistic expectations. Show Notes: https:/...

We’re continuing our holiday series from the vault, revisiting our top 3 most downloaded episodes of the year! Today, we’re revisiting our second most popular episode of 2024, “Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger” with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy . We discuss the difference between mom rage as a symptom of depression or anxiety and maternal anger fueled by social pressure and overwh...

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re diving into our vault to revisit our top 3 podcast episodes from the year! Today, we’re revisiting our 3rd most downloaded episode this year, “You’re Not an Angry Mom” with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood . We talk about why we experience Mom Rage, how to break away from the shame, and what we can learn from our anger. Show N...

Navigating isolation in motherhood isn’t easy—and it can take a toll on our relationship satisfaction, happiness, and mental health.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington , author of Feeling Unseen , to discuss what causes loneliness in motherhood and how we can communicate, create change, advocate for our needs, and stop feeling unseen and invisible. Sh...

The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not know where to begin with advocating for it.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation , to discuss needle phobia, medical trauma and anxiety, and how to support our kids and advocate for pain management during shots and other procedures.  Show Notes: https://bit...

There was a time when moms weren’t supported on their breastfeeding journey. Now, things have changed a lot—but in some ways, the pendulum has swung too far. Not only are moms shamed for using formula—but the pressure to exclusively breastfeed can also lead them to miss important signs that they need to supplement. The Fed is Best foundation wants to change that and empower moms with knowledge and...

Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water births beneficial? What about ongoing electronic fetal monitoring and the glucose drink? There’s a lot of misinformation and conflicting advice out there.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth , to discuss what evidence based birth is and how mom...

Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in the home is a large part of why. But if we can learn how to push back, create change, and advocate for more value on care work, we can find a different way forward.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc. , to discuss the value of ca...

Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectionism, interwoven with our own fear and insecurity. It’s no wonder so many moms feel overwhelmed by it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by dietician Megan McNamee, co-founder of Feeding Littles , to discuss how parents can reduce the mental load around what to pack for school lunch, embrace flexib...

Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put their needs last. In fact, our children might benefit from a different approach.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Kelley , co-founder of Therapist Uncensored and co-author of Secure Relating , to talk about attachment research, what our children actually need, and how to create secure at...

This week on The Momwell Podcast, we’re revisiting an episode from our vault. Setting boundaries with in-laws and family members isn’t always easy—especially when it comes to our kids. But boundaries aren’t a bad thing—they’re a valuable part of healthy relationships.  In this vault episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy , to talk about the importance of setting boundar...

Maternal stress is so overwhelming that the surgeon general recently released a warning about it. Stressed-out moms need more support.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Molly Dickens, founder of the Maternal Stress Project , to discuss what leads to stressed-out moms and how we can identify the real factors and create change. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48as1fR Book a free 15 min...

There are many options for birth control after childbirth—from short-term contraception to long-term or permanent options. Determining the right choice is hard—we have to weigh out factors like whether we want more children, whether or not we’re breastfeeding, and how our body responds to hormones.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by OB-GYN Dr. Fran Haydanek , founder of Paging Dr. Fr...

Parents in the United States often have a difficult time navigating parental leave. Complex laws, a lack of federal protection, and common misunderstandings leave them unsure about their rights and options. But when you are empowered with knowledge and the right plan, you can discover how to get paid during maternity leave and protect both your job and postpartum experience.  This week on The Momw...

Many of us want to foster emotional learning for our kids and support them as they navigate their big feelings—but we don’t always have the right tools in our toolbox. In fact, we’re often learning these skills for ourselves while we try to teach them to our children.  That’s why I’m so grateful for Slumberkins —a brand committed to supporting parents and offering them tangible tools and resources...