BECOMING ALIGNED- for the ambitious, working mom, who wants to prioritize self care in motherhood.

Motherhood often comes with an invisible responsibility known as the mental load—the constant planning, organizing, remembering, and emotional labor that keeps a family running. In this episode, we dive into the reality of the mental load in motherhood, why so many moms feel overwhelmed, and how it impacts stress, burnout, relationships, and overall well-being. We discuss practical strategies for...

Learn how to truly reconnect with your core after having a baby. Postpartum fitness coach Carly Buehler shares expert tips on core rehab, pelvic floor healing, diastasis recti recovery, postpartum exercise, and safe ways to rebuild strength after pregnancy and birth.   Laurens Instagram Carlys Instagram Carlys website Laurens Website FREE 4 month Sleep regression Book a free call

A podcast for postpartum moms navigating motherhood, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. We talk boundaries, realistic postpartum expectations, mental health, rest, and support—so you can feel seen, grounded, and confident in this new season.   Fourth Trimester Classes Website IG

Postpartum sleep deprivation is real — and it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, we talk about why it’s not biologically normal for babies to sleep through the night at 2–4 months old, despite what many sleep programs and “quick-fix” sleep solutions promise. If you’re an exhausted postpartum mom feeling pressure to fix your baby’s sleep, this episode will help normalize i...

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest beliefs mothers carry — that we need to do more to feel worthy, valuable, successful, or “good enough.” And I’m sharing why that belief no longer holds power in my life… and why it doesn’t need to in yours either. We’re talking about the roots of this pressure, how the world measures motherhood versus how God measures motherhood, and the e...

In this episode, we dive into the reality of postpartum sleep deprivation and why rest is one of the most important parts of a new mom’s healing journey. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body and brain when you’re not sleeping, how it impacts your emotions, and practical, grace-filled ways to prioritize rest even in the middle of newborn chaos. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about...

Hiiiii welcome back friends! Just wanted to do a quick update and I want to hear from you! What would you like to hear in my podcast this year!  Send me a DM on IF @itslaurenricks www.laurenricks.com Just Ingredients CODE: LaurenRicks Postpartum Collective 

Hiiiii welcome back friends! Just wanted to do a quick update and I want to hear from you! What would you like to hear in my podcast this year!  Send me a DM on IF @itslaurenricks www.laurenricks.com  

Thank you so much for listening! If you are in your postpartum era I would love to hear from you!    Join Postpartum Collective Check out my Postpartum Support Options @b.aligneddoula  @itslaurenricks

In todays Postpartum Series episode we are talking with Lucia Harmeling on the topic of postpartum nutrition! Its such a good conversation and I cant want to have her back for more postpartum motherhood chats!   Find Lucia:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucia.harmeling.rd/ Website: https://savorli.co/ How to work with her: https://savorli.practicebetter.io/#/64026050d61738871f169467/bookin...

Thank you so much for listening! If you are in your postpartum era I would love to hear from you!    Join Postpartum Collective Check out my Postpartum Support Options Taking Cara Babies website @b.aligneddoula  @itslaurenricks

Thank you for listening to todays podcast! So grateful you are here! Feel free to send me a message so I can pray for you! @itslaurenricks Postpartum Collective J ust Ingredients CODE: LaurenRicks for 10% off    

Hello mama! Thank you for being here, thank you for sharing and spending your time with me! I know your time is so precious so it means the world!    Where do find me! www.laurenricks.com Instagram FREE Postpartum Collective Community J ust Ingredients CODE: LaurenRicks for 10% off

Thank you for being here!! Whether you are postpartum mom or a mom of older kids, this message can land. I pray you take time today to be aware of the feelings and thoughts thats come up through out your day and ask yourself where they are stemming from!   Share your thoughts with me on Instagram! Just Ingredients supplements Im taking for my MTHFR that has been helping! BIGGEST one is the Liver C...

Thank you for being here! Happy 2025!!   Just Ingredients Link. Get 10% off with Code: LaurenRicks   Mel Robbins Goals episode   Follow me on IG: @itslaurenricks  

In this episode I share how we found out and decided that my son has ADHD! How that looks with Homeschooling and what I see is characteristics are with ADHD!    Just Ingredients supplements Im taking for my MTHFR that has been helping! BIGGEST one is the Liver Complex. Discount code: LaurenRicks NEW WEBSITE. MSG me on IG to share your thoughts on what I should talk about!

Thank you for listening to my chat about comparison as a mom! If it hit home for you feel free to share & message me! I would love to have a conversation with you!    Just Ingredients supplements Im taking for my MTHFR that has been helping! BIGGEST one is the Liver Complex. Discount code: LaurenRicks Postpartum Doula website. MSG me on IG to share your thoughts on what I should talk about!

Welcome back! Its been 4 months since my last update and I wont wait that long for the next episode! In this episode I share all the things that are going on! Homeschooling and why, postpartum doula business, Health update & mthfr supplements, BODI news and where my head is at with that!    Just Ingredients supplements Im taking for my MTHFR that has been helping! BIGGEST one is the Liver Comp...

Hiiii friend! Welcome back. Thanks for listening in on todays expisode where I literally just spill my thoughts on dropping my kids off on school and now what Im going to be focusing on!    Dont forget to follow along: @itslaurenricks @b.aligneddoula Website

Thank you for listening! I would love to hear from you. Feel free to message me at @itslaurenricks to share what you would love to hear more on this podcast come Fall.   If you are pregnant or postpartum check out @b.aligneddoula on IG. If you are local and looking for postpartum support CHECK out my website.

Hi my friend! I wanted to just share with you an update and just chat with you! In this episode I share about my postpartum doula business so far, and How Im doing a social media fast.    Last social media fast in 2023 Becoming a Doula   Work with me as a doula Work with me as a Motherhood mentor

In this episode of "Becoming Aligned", Im discussing my recent personal and professional changes. Im sharing my journey of becoming a certified birth and postpartum doula, explaining how this new role aligns with my passion for supporting mothers. I also express my changing relationship with social media, aiming to use it for enjoyment rather than business promotion. I talk about stepping into the...

In this episode of "Becoming Aligned", host Lauren Ricks discusses the roles of birth and postpartum doulas. She explains that a birth doula provides emotional, physical, and educational support during labor and childbirth, while a postpartum doula offers emotional, mental, and physical support to the mother and family after the baby is born. Lauren emphasizes the importance of postpartum support,...

Doula Services Me Again Method    In this episode of "Becoming Aligned," host Lauren Ricks discusses the concept of mental load and its impact on mothers. She shares her personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted despite practicing self-care habits. Lauren suggests strategies like brain dumps, conversations with spouses, and prioritizing self-care to manage mental load. She also ann...

Hey there, busy overachiever mom! I totally get it - juggling all the responsibilities and taking care of yourself can be a real challenge. But guess what? You're ready to make a change and I'm here to help you start. In this episode of "Becoming Aligned", I'm going to talk about something that often gets put on the back burner for moms like you - self-care. Now, before you roll your eyes and thin...