Holding Space For Her

In this episode I chat with Tegan. Tegan is an incredibly gifted psychic medium.  Tegan channels her passion into assisting others in unlocking their true potential and fostering personal growth. Not only is Tegan working with clients one on one, but assisting to raise the consciousness of humanity through group containers and workshops.  Her mission is to inspire and empower individuals by creati...

In this week's episode of Holding Space, I open up about the unexpected ways that motherhood changed my friendships and the quiet grief that followed.  I share my story of how the mental load of motherhood reshaped my social life and forced me to face the reality that some friendships can't outlive a massive life transition that is, becoming a mother.  In this episode I discuss 2 Flower...

In this weeks episode of Holding Space, we sit down with Aviea from Autism 360. Aviea is a behaviour support specialist who works closely with families of neurodivergent children, including ASD & ADHD. With a focus on empowering mothers and parents, she shares how she helps parents manage the emotional toll of advocating for their children within the school system.  We explore how she does thi...

In this weeks episode of 'Holding Space for Her', I deep dive into something that is often invisible but can be an incredible burden on us mothers. It's the mental load.  From remembering appointments, managing household tasks and the emotional labour for our family, the mental load can take a serious toll on us. This constant juggling can easily contribute to us mothers feeling ove...

In this episode of 'Holding Space for Her', I welcome the wonderful Alicia, affectionately known as the Naughty Naturopath Mum, to discuss her intriguing journey and professional evolution. Alicia narrates the whimsical origin of her distinctive brand name, stemming from her rebellious nature and early entrepreneurial efforts on Facebook, prior to launching her website. She shares her tr...

In this week's episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' I dive into a deeply personal and vulnerable topic - accepting my postpartum body.  Building on the positive feedback from our episode on holding space for mothers with neurodivergent children, I felt inspired to share my journey. I break down my experiences into three phases: denial, a breaking point, and a breakthrough moment. Thr...

Welcome to another episode of Holding Space for Her. I'm Rita Pietrosanto, your host, and today we dive into a deeply personal topic that's close to my heart—holding space for the hopeful mothers-to-be. In this special episode, I share my own journey, including struggles with fertility and emotional turmoil, and the transformative power of conscious conception. Together, we'll explo...

In this week's episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' Jess returns to discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting as a neurodivergent mother. We dive into the overwhelming feedback from our previous conversation on mothers of neurodivergent children and segue into today's topic—supporting parents who themselves are neurodivergent or struggle with mental health conditions such...

In this heartfelt episode, host Rita Pietrosanto delves into the profound differences between traditional baby showers and Mother's Blessing Circles. Drawing from her personal experience, Rita explains the deep emotional and spiritual connections fostered in a Mother's Blessing Circle, inspired by Navajo traditions. She discusses the significance of honoring the transition into motherhoo...

  A Special Energetic Channeling for Mothers This isn’t your typical Holding Space for Her episode. It’s something entirely unique, spontaneous, and powerfully guided. A higher frequency called me to create this short but meaningful channeling, delivering a message meant for the mother who feels drawn to it—perhaps you . I don’t know who this is for, but I know it’s needed. In this brief yet poten...

In this week's episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrasano dives into the controversy and personal challenge of navigating gentle parenting. Rita shares her own experiences and internal struggles with balancing the ideals of gentle parenting—empathy, understanding, and respect—with the reality of everyday life and the pressures from both modern and old-school parenting...

In this emotional episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' Rita discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising a neurodivergent child with one of Rita's friends, Jessica. Jessica shares her personal experience with her son's autism diagnosis, the emotional rollercoaster of the process, and the isolation that can come with it. The conversation dives deep into the impact on mental h...

In this episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' Rita discusses the intense energy and emotional triggers she experienced during one of the biggest super moons of 2024. Rita shares her struggles with her children's crying, linking it to her own childhood experiences and subconscious patterns. Through journaling and self-reflection, she uncovers deep-rooted triggers and emphasizes the imp...

In this episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrasano speaks with licenced clinical social worker Alex about the challenges new mothers face. They discuss Alex's initiative, Thrive After Baby, which provides support for postpartum moms. The conversation delves into issues like identity shifts, mental load, and postpartum mental health, including anxiety and intrusive thou...

In this episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrosanto explores the emotional complexities that come with motherhood. Rita candidly shares her personal journey of transitioning from her career to her new role as a mother, the grief over losing aspects of her pre-motherhood life, and the ensuing identity shift. She talks about the balance between personal ambitions and parentin...

In this episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrosanto explores the pervasive issue of 'mumparisons'—the tendency of mothers to compare themselves and their children to others. Sharing personal stories and insights, Rita discusses societal pressures, unrealistic expectations fueled by social media, and the emotional turmoil that arises from these comparisons. She off...

In the inaugural episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrosanto shares her heartfelt gratitude and personal journey into motherhood. Rita, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, discusses her transition to supporting mothers through the concept of matrescence — the transformational period of becoming a mother. She reflects on her experiences with social expectations, judgment...

In this week's episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrosanto discusses the viral reel she posted earlier in the year that criticizes Australia's postpartum culture. She contrasts Western postpartum practices with supportive traditions from around the globe, emphasising the need for better postpartum care. Rita shares personal experiences, strategies for preparing po...

In the trailer episode of 'Holding Space for Her,' host Rita Pietrasano, a psychotherapist, social worker, and mother, introduces her podcast dedicated to the unspoken challenges and transformative experiences of motherhood. Rita shares her personal journey and the significant lack of support she noticed for mothers, leading to the creation of this safe space. The podcast aims to provide...