Moms Feelin’ Themselves: The Podcast

In this episode of Moms Feelin’ Themselves: The Podcast , Elizabeth Wellington (a perinatal psychotherapist) and Sarah Battani Sams explore the complicated relationship moms have with their bodies during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. From bounce-back culture and body image struggles to the deeper psychological imprints we carry from childhood, they unpack why motherhood can reawaken old wound...

In this solo episode, Elizabeth shares her personal journey with perinatal mental health , opening up about postpartum depression, anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts and the cultural pressure to be a “good mom.” From a challenging pregnancy and birth to the isolation so many moms know too well, she reflects on how biological, psychological, social and situational experiences shaped her entry i...

In this episode, Sarah and Elizabeth (a perinatal psychotherapist) dig into perinatal mental health (aka emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum)—the stuff so many moms experience but rarely say out loud (looking at you, intrusive thoughts!).  From the rollercoaster of feelings that come with new motherhood to the subtle signs you might be struggling with a PMAD like postpartum depressi...

In this episode of Moms Feelin’ Themselves: The Podcast , we crack open a topic most moms know too well but rarely talk about out loud: mom rage. We’re getting real about what it feels like when the pressure cooker blows—where that sudden, explosive anger comes from, why it’s not just about the spilled milk, and how hormones, psychology, and the weight of “do-it-all” motherhood all play a role. Sa...

In this follow-up to Part 1 of our exploration of mom identity loss and matrescence, Elizabeth and Sarah take things from conceptual to concrete and walk you through actionable tools for moms to reconnect with who you are and who you’re becoming. Spoiler: She’s not gone. She’s evolving. We break down: Why your mental health is the foundation of reclaiming identity (and why untreated postpartum dep...

In this episode of Moms Feelin’ Themselves: The Podcast, Elizabeth and Sarah unpack the identity shift that comes with motherhood — and it’s more than just a phase. We’re diving into matrescence , the often-overlooked psychological transformation women experience when becoming mothers. With curiosity, candor, and just the right amount of sass, we explore the layers: the stories we’ve inherited abo...

In our pilot episode, meet Elizabeth and Sarah—co-founders of Moms Feelin’ Themselves   and the creators of The Mom Dance Party™ , a mental health intervention disguised as a glitter-filled night out t hat is taking the country by storm. We’re sharing the story behind the dance floor: how 500 moms ended up shaking it to Nelly, why that moment matters more than you think, and how movement, music, a...

Moms Feelin’ Themselves isn’t your typical mom podcast—we’re not here to give you nap hacks or espouse the benefits of gentle parenting. We’re here to talk about you . Your mental health, your identity, your rage tears into your oatmeal. Created by the duo behind The Mom Dance Party™ —one of whom is a perinatal psychotherapist—this show is a glitter-sprinkled, clinically informed deep dive into th...