Alissa Alter

Myth of Motherhood

Kids EN ↓ 128 episodes

A podcast by, for, and about moms and those who love them. This is a show devoted to calling out the idealism and perfection that our society places on mothers, while also discussing the often taboo topics that come with transitioning into motherhood. It's time for us to stop beating around the bush or hiding our struggles so that we can be seen, heard, and way less alone. There's no one right way to be a mother, there is only YOUR right way. Join me, Alissa Alter | women's health expert & motherhood advocate to share our stories, let go of mythical expectations, and write our own rules. Also-...

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Alissa Alter

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02: Divorce, Failure, and Butt Stuff 12.04.2021 14:25

I want our first time together, just us, to be special. So in my first solo episode I lay it all out there for you. Because I'm here to talk about all of the things people aren't talking about. No more suffering in silence. I share how my journey to motherhood began when I filed for divorce ending my first marriage. How I felt I had earned and deserved a different childbirth experience. The pain I...

01: Venn Diagram of Motherhood with Heather Bottom 05.04.2021 30:21

Talking to actual rocket scientist Heather Bottom, a Space Systems Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, who recently finished working on the operations team for the launch and landing team of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. Heather and I met doing the Broadway national tour of A Chorus Line long before we became moms. And yes, we both still do the opening number on our t...

00: Welcome to the Myth of Motherhood 18.03.2021 10:01

Get to know more about Alissa, why she started Myth Of Motherhood, and what you can expect to hear each week. This is basically her dating profile. Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here . Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club . Want to learn more about what I do and...