Perspectively Yours

In this insightful episode, join us as we delve into the often overlooked topic of postpartum depression in men. Our guest, Michelle Freedberg, is an LCSW specializing in maternal mental health. She’s here to shed light on the unique challenges faced by fathers during the postpartum period. From societal stigmas to personal experiences, we unravel the complexities and offer valuable insights to su...

IVF can feel isolating, and even shameful for some people and we want to instead empower you with more stories and experiences from real people. Sam went through her own infertility journey that led her and her husband to IVF to conceive their son Logan. She shared candidly about what brought them there, what she did to support her body and what she’s learned along the way.  In this episode,...

There are so many reasons people give to NOT start something new, but what if you just did it? That’s what our guest Alexa did. She decided she wasn’t going to personalize everyone's experiences, nor was she going to be afraid of failure. She chose to just go for it, and see what happens. Hear how it went for her, how she’s been able to juggle motherhood along with entrepreneurship + a full time j...

There’s so much value in hearing from the women who come before us. Today we’re talking with none other than Sam’s mom, Doreen, who worked her way up the corporate ladder while having kids in the late 1980’s. We loved hearing her perspective on balancing motherhood, career and being a strong leader as a woman. You won’t want to miss this! In this episode, we discuss: The social pressure she experi...

This is the episode every woman who exercises NEEDS to hear! Katieis a Certified Personal Trainer with specialization in women's fitness + an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. After struggling with YEARS of gut issues, hormonal issues & exercise-related burnout, she created her workout brand called Tone It Down so that other ladies could continue to move in the ways that they loved WITHOUT g...

Starting a small business, no matter what type it is, is FULL of a bazillion decisions, ins and outs and one thing that we can feel lost in and over budget on is how to protect ourselves legally. Working in network marketing is a specialized type of business and comes with unique needs and circumstances. Kerry Carroll is here to help! Kerry helps small business owners of all kinds with her afforda...

Do you ever feel like you’re a failure for trying something out only to discover it’s just not the right fit for you? We are here to dispel the myth that you have to stick it out and empower you to use these experiences to get you where you’re meant to go. When the average person changes jobs seven times in their life, there’s no reason to feel like you’ve failed when it’s time to switch gears. Th...

Brittany Beaver, Registered Dietician with a focus on using food as medicine and caring for the population in the motherhood transition, is here to talk all about her professional journey. Brittany is multi-passionate like us, and in addition to her work as an RD has a babyled weaning course and a business focused on non-toxic living. We loved talking about what’s impacted the lifestyle changes th...

We’re getting to know SAM today! Sam spent her professional career taking her passion for mental health to her position as a behavioral and clinical advisor, and shares how she got from there to here. She shares vulnerably about her experience ending a seven year relationship right before getting married, her IVF journey, and how she’s been able to be courageous and share these experiences with th...

Get to know your hosts! Sam interviews Alexis to learn more about her personal and professional journey as the multi-passionate postpartum doula, crossfit + birthfit coach, beautycounter brand advocate, leadership + life coach and sourdough educator. Every professional experience has been a stepping stone to the next and taught her new things along the way. Alexis has a life theme of seeing needs,...

We have TWO special guests today! Mind Over Mom is a podcast for moms, by moms. Nikki and Alyssa are two moms who are real life friends, and while they spent much of their early motherhood journeys together, neither one had any idea that the other was struggling with mental illness. They started their podcast to break the stigmas around mental illness in motherhood, to build a bank of resources fo...

Join us for a candid discussion on achievement addiction. We explore its roots, societal pressures, and impact on mental health. Sam and I share the highs and lows of our own relentless ambition, providing firsthand accounts and valuable insights. Discover practical strategies for breaking free from the relentless pursuit of success and finding true fulfillment. Tune in for insights on redefining...

We are so excited to share today’s guest with you, Shauna Van Bogart and learn all about her new program “The Pause.” Shauna has a desire to help women at a deeper level and uses her clinical hypnotherapy background + intuitive gifts to do just that. Shauna built The Pause to be a tool for busy, performance-driven women who are dealing with all the feelings every human experiences and need help ge...

Maybe you’ve been rethinking your relationship with alcohol, maybe you’re even in the middle of a dry January challenge, or done one in the past. Maybe you’ve never thought anything about alcohol consumption. Wherever you’re at, we’re here to shift the perspective on happy hour and give you a few new things to think about regarding your health, wellbeing and mindset.   In this episode, we dis...

After the holiday season, we’re often overflowing with STUFF and we just want to figure out a way to make it go away. Courtney Florey is a decluttering coach who will help us get started and stay on the simplified path, full of tips on how to declutter, what mindset shifts we’ll have to make and the benefits we can hope to achieve once we’ve put in the work. You’ll probably want to come back to th...

Happy New Year! We’re turning things on their head today and really re-thinking goal setting. It always seems like it’s the thing we’ve got to do the second the year changes, but should we even be setting goals in the dead of winter? That’s exactly what we’re here to explore today, so if you’re not even in the mood for thinking about setting goals after a busy holiday season, settle in knowing thi...

Oftentimes on the outside looking in, the entrepreneurial space is full of bright, shiny, successful people who run like energizer bunnies. They never stop hustling, and they never talk about their *real* struggles. We’re here to share with you someone who has embraced both sharing their success in their business + struggles with their mental health. Because both can exist with intentionality. Enj...

People pleasing can come in all shapes and sizes. You may be an assertive person and STILL find yourself rushing in to manage everyone else’s feelings, expectations and life experience. Tune in for a discussion about what people pleasing can look like, why we do it, our personal experiences trying to keep others happy, and strategies for changing our habits. Making these changes may not be easy, b...

Working through chronic health conditions with little to no answers can feel defeating. In a medical system that really specializes in managing acute situations, looking for root causes can seem impossible. In today’s episode we’re talking with Lindsey Conway, a functional nutrition coach, all about how functional nutrition looks at root cause effects, how the body works together and how shifting...

Gift giving can often come with high expectations on both the giving and receiving ends, and can even feel like an exchange of dollars rather than a season of thoughtfulness. How we give is often through our own lens, which can be an opportunity to show others how we see them and value them, but can also be misconstrued when the person receiving the gift may not feel the same way. How do we naviga...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we wanted to share a special guest with you all to bring more awareness around Type 1 Diabetes and the need for screening – even if you don’t have family history of Type 1 Diabetes that you’re aware of.  Jana was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes mid-life, something that we would all assume is highly uncommon if not impossible. She shares her journey navi...

Many of us are sitting around waiting to be motivated to take action, but in reality it’s the discipline and consistency of committing to something and sticking with it that keeps us moving forward. In today’s episode we’re exploring all the ins and outs of what can keep us from reaching goals and how we can shift our mindset to get ourselves out of the start-stop cycle to finally achieve what we’...

Discover the connection between stress, blood sugar, and hormones as we age. Health coach Rose Yodzio simplifies the science and offers practical tips to help you maintain a vibrant, happy life. Join us for a friendly chat and empower yourself with knowledge to live your best life! In today’s episode, we'll explore practical tips and strategies to help you maintain optimal hormonal health as you a...

Unlock the secrets to becoming your own best advocate while nurturing self-trust and advocacy within your home.  Join us as we uncover the keys to self-advocacy and offer valuable insights into navigating a world that often demands women to be their own advocates. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of self-advocacy, building a network of like-minded individuals, and the challenges...

The concept of "balance," particularly in the context of women trying to juggle various responsibilities and roles, can be a challenging and often unattainable ideal.  Join us for a candid conversation as we unravel the truth behind this elusive ideal, its impact on our daily lives, and how to find your rhythm between family and career without being swamped.   In this episode, we di...