My Lighter Way Podcast

If you’re nervous about the night wake-ups, depression and anxiety, or the unknown of what’s ahead - this epi is for you! Did you know pregnancy is the PERFECT time to prepare for postpartum, the newborn season + your fourth trimester? Here’s the one thing you can start doing in pregnancy to GUARANTEE a smoother time ahead in postpartum. In this epi of the My Lighter Way Podcast we’re talking abou...

Preparing for postpartum and wondering how to prevent postpartum depression? This episode is all about my number 1 recommendation to prevent postpartum depression.  Why I love it? This is a skill you can learn in pregnancy to help protect your mental health from depression and anxiety postpartum. The goal is to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety altogether! And if you do experience the...

What are the benefits of an unmedicated birth? That’s exactly what I’m sharing in this episode - my own personal story of the reasons I wanted a natural, unmedicated labour and delivery. Inside this episode of the My Lighter Way Podcast I share all the things I learned in pregnancy that helped me decide what type of birth I wanted. I ended up wanting a water birth in the hospital! In this episode...

Planning for the newborn season? Here’s the start with baby I wanted, where we developed a secure attachment, we got to focus on bonding, breastfeeding, and recovery after birth - and have the best start together. Use this episode of the My Lighter Way Podcast to get clear on YOUR vision for a calm fourth trimester. More resources from Emma Nagy - Motherhood Mindset Coach and PhD in Mental Health...

After a miscarriage, you might be wondering - when is the right time to try again? In this episode of the My Lighter Way podcast I’m sharing my story, and how I knew it was time to try to get pregnant again after a miscarriage.  Other episodes you might like: How I healed (emotionally) after a miscarriage - the 7 things that really helped, without having to talk about it to everyone: https://...

If you’re currently experiencing a miscarriage, or in the early weeks after having a miscarriage, I hope this episode helps you feel more at peace. In this episode, I’m sharing the 7 things that helped me heal emotionally after my miscarriage. They’re the things that I did during and immediately after that helped me emotionally process, feel a little better, and that I look back on feeling proud o...

Here’s how to get ahead of the hard parts of postpartum, so it all feels more enjoyable and you have a smoother start with your new baby!  Ready to start preparing for your peaceful fourth trimester? Register here for my free pregnancy Masterclass: www.mylighterway.com/masterclass Thanks for watching!

Here are 7 ways to increase your faith in God. They’re things I’m personally doing to build a personal relationship with God. Some of them may surprise you! Which one’s your favourite? Would you add anything else? Let me know in the comments!

If you have some birth fear and your wondering how you can reduce it? This episode will give you the next step and teach you what to focus on! Watching before Sept 16 2026?! Join my 11 Day Calm Birth Mindset Challenge: www.mylighterway.com/challenge Join My Lighter Birth (self-paced program): www.mylighterway.com/mylighterbirth

The difference between a birth that feels GOOD and a birth that doesn’t? Comes down to your MIND. Your mind can be SUCH a useful tool that you can use to your advantage during labour. Listen to a calm hypnobirthing hospital water birth story:  https://youtu.be/7CFub1j8ewU?si=21AWLg2Ka9vKnxiE Join My Lighter Birth: www.mylighterway.com/mylighterbirth Join my 11 Day BIRTH MINDSET PREP CHALLENGE

For Moms due in October or November, to replace your birth fear with a cool, calm confidence as you head into labour! Join this BRAND NEW CHALLENGE: https://www.mylighterway.com/challenge Founding Member Pricing: $17 *Only 55 Spots Available!* Any Questions? Email hello@mylighterway.com

If you’re in your second or third trimester, and that quiet voice creeps into the back of your mind thinking “I can’t do this” - every time you think about birth - this episode is for you! I’m going to show you how to feel better about birth. But first, listen to last week’s 3 minute episode for your first step: https://youtu.be/9HQzc5fpuD4?si=S5doy2XqCq1jI8B2   Join My Lighter Birth to repla...

If you’re hoping for a positive birth experience, focus on this one thing for the rest of your pregnancy. You won’t be disappointed!   Next step: show yourself what’s possible My calm hypnobirthing hospital water birth story:  https://youtu.be/7CFub1j8ewU?si=21AWLg2Ka9vKnxiE

How do I prevent postpartum depression? How can I prevent postpartum anxiety? That’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today. I’ll walk you through the My Lighter Motherhood Method to prepare for postpartum, so you can get ahead of anxiety, overwhelm, and feel more resilient and healthy through newborn life. I created this method using 15 years of experience researching mental health promotion. My...

If your anxiety has spiked in pregnancy and you’re not feeling like your usual happy self, this episode is for you! I share the exact mindset shift that helped me get my power back over intrusive thoughts, anxious energy, and panic attacks, and feel like my happiest self yet! If you’re pregnant or a new mom, I believe it’s coming up for a reason - it’s coming up to be healed and for you to finally...

How can I prepare for postpartum? What should I have ready before my baby is born? That’s exactly what we’re covering - the ESSENTIAL pieces to prepare for, when it comes to your fourth trimester. I’m covering what newborn essentials you really need (hint: it’s less than you think), what to expect when it comes to newborn care, feeding, and newborn sleep, and what to prepare for YOU when it comes...

Wondering how to start developing a secure attachment with your baby and a strong bond right from birth?  Today I’m sharing 5 tips to bond with your brand new newborn baby, so you feel bonded and connected to them from the start. We cover things like skin-to-skin, eye contact, breastfeeding, and what I’d do if I wasn’t immediately with my baby after birth.  Ready to start preparing YOURS...

When I was pregnant for the first time, I heard so many negative birth stories. It was a breath of fresh air, and created such a burst of excitement in me, to hear about women’s positive birth stories and experiences as Moms. Like “wait… positive birth experiences are possible? AND it’s possible for me?!” Now, as a mindset coach for Moms, I see it all the time - women asking “is there such thing a...

Becoming a Mom created a whole shift in my level of ambition. It made me so conscious of my time, who I am, and who I’m here to be. It invited me to reconnect with my intuition, trust myself, and rearrange my life in a way that lights me and also feels good for my family. In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into what I’m manifesting next - including an update on where I am with s...

If you’re planning for birth and thinking through your birth options… and a water birth is on your radar, but you’re still deciding, here are 3 reasons why I chose one. I hope this helps you decide! Ready to prep for your unmedicated birth? Remember to get your mind + nervous system on board to feel calm during labour. It will be the most powerful way you prepare. Join My Lighter Birth Here: www.m...

I have found I don’t fit in with most mom groups. Not because of anything “wrong” with me, or the moms inside most mom groups. But because of the paradigms, beliefs and ways of connecting that exist within most mom groups.  One-on-one, I can connect on some level with most moms in many ways. But in a group setting, something shifts. Complaining, gossip, competition, survival mode as the “real...

You’re excited for your baby to be born, yet don’t want to wish the time away. You want to be here, now. Soak in this chapter. This epi breaks down exactly why this desire is a gift. And how this gift transcends beyond you, and is one of the keys to awakening in human consciousness. Inspired by a recent night out with my Dad, where we went to see Eckhart Tolle, author of Power of Now speak, this e...

How to Protect Your Mental Health Before Postpartum | Preventing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety In this episode, Dr Emma Nagy (PhD) shares one of the most important things you can do during pregnancy to protect your mental health and emotional well-being after your baby arrives. Many women are told to simply watch for signs of postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety and seek help if sympt...

Is the urge to nest to prep for baby growing and getting stronger?! Inside this episode, I’m sharing 2 secret tips to supercharge your nesting and make space for postpartum harmony. These are 2 tips I WISH I had! I hope you enjoy!! 💖 Enrol in My Lighter Motherhood: Manifest a first year with your baby you adore from the start! Start in pregnancy: https://www.mylighterway.com/mylighte...

I didn’t need more parenting advice this time. I didn’t need to buy much. What I needed to return to myself. In pregnancy #2, I worked on strengthening my intuition, rewiring anxiety, and connecting with myself and my faith - deeper. What this led to unveiled a next chapter where I was more present with my kids, more at peace within myself, more aligned with my life’s purpose, and had a lot of fun...