The Mom Mentality Podcast

Summary Welcome to another guest episode! In this episode of the Mom Mentality podcast, Natalia is joined by Sofia-Marie Etzel, PharmD, CFMP, an integrative and functional pharmacist, maternal health coach, patient advocate, and the founder of Mom2Moms Apothecary LLC. In honor of June being PTSD awareness month, Sofia shares her personal experience with preeclampsia, birth trauma, and postpartum P...

Summary Welcome to another guest episode! In this episode of the Mom Mentality podcast, Natalia welcomes back Dr. Adriana Lazare. In this heartfelt episode, Adriana shares her transformative pregnancy and birth experiences, highlighting the importance of mental preparation, trusting your body, and choosing supportive healthcare providers. Discover insights on postpartum recovery, the impact of bir...

Summary Welcome to another guest episode! In this episode of the Mom Mentality podcast, Natalia speaks with Megan McKeon, devoted mother and school principal. Megan shares her deeply personal journey through secondary infertility, miscarriage, and the challenges of IVF. As an elementary school principal and devoted mother, Megan discusses the emotional toll of her experiences, the lessons learned...

Welcome to the 36th  episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode gets into the topic of BOUNDARIES as we approach the holidays. We chat about the complexities of navigating the holiday season, particularly for mothers and women dealing with grief and loss. Natalia emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and prioritizing self-care. We talk about how to s...

Summary Welcome to another guest episode! In this episode of the Mom Mentality podcast, Natalia speaks with Cathy Williams, a trailblazer in body-based healing and creative arts therapy. Cathy shares her journey from community development to becoming a movement and expressive arts therapist, emphasizing the importance of somatic practices in healing and emotional processing. We discuss the challen...

Welcome to the 34th episode of the Mom Mentality Podcast! This guest episode is with Lauren Antonucci, the creator of Simply Lauren Rose! Lauren shares candidly about her journey through infertility and IVF. We get deep into the emotional challenges she faced, and how she navigated the complexities of becoming a mother. We also get into her experience with pregnancy after having fertility challeng...

Welcome to the 33rd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! In this SOLO episode, we talk about the significance of Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Month. I share my personal experiences and professional insights on the emotional challenges faced by women who experience pregnancy loss. We also get into the controversial topic of when/if you share your pregnancy and/or loss with others. The conv...

Welcome to the 32nd episode of the Mom Mentality Podcast! This guest episode is with  Corinne Angelica, a Mom, wife and former High School teacher turned Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Podcaster & Speaker. In this conversation she shares her journey of motherhood and holistic health, emphasizing the unpredictability of parenting and the importance of self-care. She discusses he...

Welcome to the 31st episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! In this SOLO episode, we explore the intersection of motherhood and trauma. I share how early life experiences shape our perceptions of motherhood and the overwhelming feelings that can arise. I reflect on the idea of approaching ourselves through the inner daughter that lives within each of us when we are met with the inevitable emotional...

Welcome to the 30th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Jamie Townsend, a writer, artist, and mother, about the profound impact of motherhood and grief on creativity. Jamie shares her journey through loss and grief, how she found healing through art, and the importance of prioritizing self-care. They discuss the themes of Jamie's upcoming novel, which explores the cha...

Welcome to the 28th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Kaylee Isbell, founder of Isbell Family Films. Kaylee shares her journey through postpartum depression and how it led her to discover the healing power of video editing. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of community support, and the impact of social media on parenting. Kaylee emphasizes...

Welcome to the 28th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Erika Polsinelli, transformative kundalini meditation teacher and podcast host. We dive deep into the transformative power of Kundalini meditation and breathwork, sharing our personal journeys and insights. We also  discuss the science behind meditation, its impact on motherhood, and the importance of community s...

Welcome to the 27th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! This SOLO episode, is one where I offer you space to rest and connect with your emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them. I guide you through a light stream exercise with visualizing and connection to your body. Most of us were not taught how to connect with our body and emotions and often get stuck analyzing and intellectualizing. I kn...

Welcome to the 26th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! In this SOLO episode, I get open and honest about my personal journey through motherhood, highlighting my challenges of pregnancy loss, anxiety, and postpartum mental health. I reflect on my process, from striving for control and for the perfect pregnancy and birth to leaning into vulnerability and connection through my imperfect journey. W...

Welcome to the 25th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Nicole Garcia, mom of three and the founder of Motherhood Moves, a fitness community focused on supporting mothers through their wellness journeys. Nicole shares her personal experiences with motherhood, fitness, and the importance of self-care. We get real on the challenges mothers face, the significance of buil...

Welcome to the 24th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Parashakti Alexandra Spergel, a mother and sacred space holder supporting women through life transitions and rites of passage. We discuss the transformative power of pain, the importance of community support, and the role of therapy and ancient healing practices in personal growth. Alexandra shares her experience...

Welcome to the 23rd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! This SOLO episode we will have a chat about my reflections and a practical tool to shift your experience as a mom for the better! I explain the importance of prioritizing personal needs over societal expectations. We also get into the common struggle of feeling overwhelmed by 'shoulds' in motherhood and focus on the need for self-care and p...

Welcome to the 22nd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Alex Monahan, mother and doula, is a heartfelt conversation about the complexities of motherhood, the importance of emotional wellbeing, and the vital role of support during the postpartum period. We discuss our personal experiences with birth trauma, the significance of building a supportive birth team, and the hea...

Welcome to the 21st episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Francesca Emma, mother and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is all about body image and identity changes in motherhood! She shares her insights on motherhood, body image, and emotional eating. We  discuss the importance of modeling healthy relationships with food for children, understanding the impact of pregnancy...

Welcome to the 20th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Marci Baron, intuitive guide, energy alchemist, author and mom, gets into the topic of the Mother Wound! She helps us understand how to identify the Mother Wound within ourselves and how she helps her clients to heal in order to improve their motherhood journeys and relationship to themselves and other women.    If...

Welcome to the 19th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Caitlin Wilder from Wilder Beginnings, doula, content creator, and mom of two. We get candid about her journey to becoming a doula and content creator, the expectations vs. realities of postpartum, the lies that influencers tell about motherhood, and allowing yourself to enjoy your unique motherhood experience.  ...

Welcome to the 18th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Kali Quinn, intuitive tarot card reader and mom of two, is all about connecting with and following your intuition and advocating for yourself as a mother and woman. Kali also shares an intuitive tarot card reading for the collective Mom Mentality Community with us at the end!   If you love the episode I would so app...

Welcome to the 17th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Laura Siddons, co-owner of The Nesting Place, is all about creating your village, how transformational experiences shape your path, setting boundaries, and so much more!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Motherhood and Community Support 03:51 Laura's Journey to Becoming a Doula 06:08 The Birth of a Support Group 09:...

Welcome to the 16th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode we will have an honest conversation about my experience in celebrating my birthday as a mom recently and the societal messages we get about our identity when we become mothers.    Chapters 00:00 Life Update and Reflections on Motherhood 09:18 The Journey of Motherhood and Self-Care 13:39 Shifting the Narrative: Celebratin...

Welcome to the 15th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Helen Gardner, is all about using your Human Design to find more flow and ease in motherhood!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Human Design and Motherhood 03:50 Helen's Journey into Human Design 06:54 Understanding Human Design Types 10:01 The Role of Energy Types in Parenting 12:58 Emotional vs Non-Emotional Energ...