Mother Plus Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this Stace and Steph mini-episode, we talk about meltdowns: mother meltdowns Why it helps to accept this side of ourselves, talk about our meltdowns, and find compassion when we #FailLikeAMother Understanding what pushes our buttons and triggers our feelings of frustration.  The lost cause of trying to find reason amidst an unreasonable situation.  Accepting the type of mother...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: How Kalindi uses hypnosis to help women overcome trauma that is holding them back Understanding the power of our subconscious mind and how to tap into it Shifting the cultural paradigm of guilt and imbalance that negatively impacts mothers Fulfilled motherhood: make yourself a priority and put your identity back on the table Kalindi Conaway is a certifie...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: What about playing makes us so uncomfortable: when you’re drained, and in perpetual “mom mode,” it’s hard to flip a switch into being playful.  How to tap into play that feels good for both you AND your kids and ditch the guilt, too. Why the Montessori method not only gives us permission not to play, but shows us why it’s better to teach our kids not to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: Kimberlyn Owens-Hughes helps women make space for creativity-- creativity is the first thing to go when we are burned out. To do list vs to be list--how do you want to feel during the day?  The importance of setting boundaries with our kids to foster their own independence and creativity. The role confidence plays in moms forgetting our identities and lo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Mother Plus Podcast, we cover: How Niki lost her connection with music when she became a mother 2 + years ago. But she soon realized it was key to her mental health, to developing new skills, and really the best way to bond with her daughter. She performs with her daughter on her back or her husband’s back, or with her hanging on stage with them and their ba...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Mother Plus Podcast, we cover: When a career change upended Mandy’s identity, she used her background in both biochemistry and mindset to create a business supporting the mental health of  prospective medical students who are preparing for the MCAT.  Why and how Mandy made a professional pivot during the pandemic. What happens when the right thing for your f...

Send us Fan Mail Show notes:  Why are the holidays often so disappointing for moms? There are two versions of the holidays—the ones we imagine and the ones we actually get.  Sky-high expectations for holiday perfection almost alway backfire—why it helps to stop being surprised when things go badly.  How to cope with disappointing and stressful holidays: let go of the guilt and control, permission...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Mother Plus Podcast, we cover: How there is no perfect time to pursue your thing, and it’s not a lifelong commitment; put it in pencil and give yourself permission to make mistakes. What lights you up? Stay in alignment with what gets you to where you want to be. Impostor syndrome: no special skills required; just keep going. Finding purpose: the desire to b...

Send us Fan Mail Bri Hill is a mother of two children plus artist, teacher, course creator, and writer. She wanted to do something with her life that involved art, but questioned her skills after a damaging experience with an unsupportive professor as an art major. She ended up minoring in art and majoring in elementary education, taught special ed for seven years, worked internationally, and duri...

Send us Fan Mail What exactly does Mother + mean, and why it matters how we view ourselves.  Who is the podcast for, and who isn’t it for?  Introducing Stace & Steph, and how their different perspectives can help you get unstuck.  The 4 things mother plussers struggle with: ambivalence, guilt, juggling, and obstacles in the way of pursuing their dreams.  Why “Because I want to.” is a complete...