Omaha Mom Talks

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. So many women were taught that being a “good mom” meant putting themselves last. But over time, self-abandonment leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection. This episode explores how moms can reconnect with themselves, understand their needs, and learn practical ways to communicate those needs clearly and...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. Motherhood comes with so many emotions no one fully prepares us for - especially the quiet ones we carry alone. In this solo episode, we have an honest chat about shame, guilt, and regret in motherhood and why so many moms feel like they’re falling short. If you’ve ever replayed a parenting moment at night, qu...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! We’re joined by Payton Hogan - Omaha therapist, husband, dad of five, and host of the Clean Your Room podcast. Payton runs Bear Company Counseling, where he supports clients not just with his clinical expertise, but also with lived experience and practical wisdom. In this episode, Payton shares openly his journey with depression, substance use, legal consequences,...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks!   Today we’re talking with Denise Powell, Omaha mom, mom-of-two, and congressional candidate, about what it’s really like to be a parent right now - and how moms can show up for their families and their communities. What to Expect:  What it's really like to be a mom in today's world and juggle the mental load How working parents are navigating challenges and what t...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. In this episode, we’re joining by Pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher. Together we’re diving into the topic of ADHD in children. My hope is that after listening to this episode, parents can feel informed as they navigate the evaluation process without feeling overwhelmed or like they’re getting it “wrong.” What to e...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. Finding childcare can feel overwhelming - especially for new parents. Long waitlists, different types of programs, safety concerns, and the emotional reality of leaving your baby in someone else's care can make the process feel like a lot. In this episode, I sit down with Omaha mom and early childhood expert,...

In this episode, we’re having a really important conversation about something many moms experience but don’t always have the space to talk about openly - birth trauma and the NICU experience. If you’ve ever felt like you should be “over it” but still carry the weight of your birth or NICU experience, this episode is for you.   In this episode, I sit down with therapist Kanjana Hartshorne to talk a...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. Today’s conversation is about girls, confidence, representation - and what becomes possible when we intentionally create spaces where young female athletes feel seen. I’m joined by Melanie Krings, co-founder of SheSports, an app designed to support girls in athletics by creating a positive, empowering, and saf...

Mom rage is far more common than most mothers admit - yet many carry deep shame when anger surfaces.   In this episode of Omaha Mom Talks, therapist and perinatal mental health specialist Nicole McNelis joins us for an honest conversation about why rage shows up in motherhood, what is happening inside the nervous system, and how unmet needs and invisible labor push many moms past their emotional l...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. In this powerful and deeply important conversation, I’m joined by Samantha Wall - Omaha mom, public health professional, and founder of The Omaha Better Birth Project. Together, we explore birth as more than a medical event - it is a human, emotional, and systems-level experience that can shape families for ye...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.   Season 4 opens with a deeply personal solo episode from me, Jessie, - therapist, mom, grieving daughter, and host - reflecting on identity, motherhood, and what it means to remain a whole person while raising children.   I share the story behind starting this podcast in the midst of profound grief after losi...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! Today's episode is all about youth sports and how to protect your child's mental health.  Youth sports can be such a meaningful part of childhood - building confidence, friendships, and resilience. And at the same time, they can quietly turn into a source of pressure, burnout, and emotional stress for kids and parents. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nedu Izuegbu...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. What to Expect: In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most anxiety-provoking but essential parts of parenting: how to talk to your kids about their bodies, boundaries, relationships, and sexual health - without shame, fear, or the pressure to say everything perfectly. Dr. Amanda Holman joins us to sh...

Estate planning might not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most loving things you can do for your family. In this episode of Omaha Mom Talks, I’m joined by Tosha Heavican, an attorney at Hightower Reff Law who specializes in wills, trusts, guardianship, and helping families plan for the unexpected. We break down estate planning in a way that actually makes sense for millennial pare...

In this episode of Omaha Mom Talks, host Jessie Gutierrez explores the complex feelings of mom guilt and how it contrasts with intuition. She discusses the pervasive nature of mom guilt, its manifestations, and the societal pressures that contribute to it. Jessie emphasizes the importance of recognizing and trusting one's intuition as a guiding force in parenting. She provides practical strategies...

In this episode, we connect with Angie Cantrell, Communications Director at Milk Works in Omaha. Together, we discuss the many ups and downs of breastfeeding.    Breastfeeding can be filled with both beautiful moments and unexpected challenges. We know that advice from family, differing opinions from healthcare providers, and social media comparisons, can leave moms feeling overwhelmed and drownin...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.    Today we are chatting about the tough topic of Divorce. Divorce is one of those topics that comes up quietly in mom circles through whispered questions, late-night texts, and anxious expressions of “I don’t even know where to start.”    In this episode, I chat with divorce attorney Tracy Hightower-Henne, pa...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashlei Spivey, State Senator and founder of I Be Black Girl, to talk about healing, identity in motherhood, and how we can collectively address birth disparities for Black moms. In this episode, we dive into: ·       Ashlei’s journey as a mom, community organizer, and policymaker ·       The mission and impact of I Be Black Girl a...

What to Expect: Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. In this episode, Jessie is joined by fellow therapist and friend Jaime Weatherholdt, LCSW, LIMHP, to talk about two powerful trauma-healing modalities: EMDR and Brainspotting. Jessie and Jaime met years ago as coworkers, and today they’re diving deep into the real-life ways these therapies can...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. What to Expect: In this powerful conversation, I sit down with perinatal therapist Rachel Brabec to talk about the invisible grief of early motherhood - what it is, how it shows up, and why you can deeply love your baby and still miss the life you had before. Together we’ll cover: ·       What matrescence real...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! In this week’s episode, we’re tackling a topic so many women quietly struggle with but rarely get real answers about - perimenopause. From shifting hormones to the emotional rollercoaster – we wanna know – what’s going on in our bodies and how can we feel better?  I’m joined by Dr. Jaime Seeman (AKA Doctor Fit and Fabulous) - an OBGYN, mom, wife, and passionate adv...

Welcome back to Season 3 of Omaha Mom Talks! This week’s episode is a deep dive into how perfectionism and anxiety show up for many of us -  and how to start breaking the cycle. Are you someone who holds yourself to high standards and still feel like you’re never doing enough? Are you tired of chasing the perfect mom myth? In this solo episode, Jessie dives into perfectionism, anxiety, and why “go...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. What to Expect: In this episode, I sit down with my husband Drew for our first-ever husband-and-wife conversation on the podcast. We’re talking about everything from our 11-year friendship-turned-love story, to navigating money as a couple, to balancing self-employment, parenting, and marriage. Drew shares app...

Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode. In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Vargas, Omaha mom, attorney, and passionate advocate for children with disabilities. Lauren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Education Rights Counsel (ERC), a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all kids - regardless of their zip code or diagnosis - have access to the education...

In this episode of Omaha Mom Talks, I sit down with Omaha-based physical therapist and fellow mom, Dr. Paige Day, aka The Dizzy Doc, to talk all things dizziness, vertigo, and how vestibular rehab can support moms in ways they may not even realize they need. We cover: · What vestibular rehab is (and why you don’t need to know what vestibular means to benefit from it) · Signs your dizziness might n...