Poised & Powerful Parenting

The responsibilities of parenthood can feel overwhelming. Today my guest and I are discussing a process of connecting with yourself so that you can engage meaningfully with your children and enjoy more moments together - rather than getting bogged down in “shoulds.” Episode 9 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the importance of slowing down to listen to children!  Book your FREE 15-minute...

What if the thing that unifies us as mothers is the fact that not one of us has the exact same experience? This week, episode 08 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing Sarah’s dance thesis project about motherhood and how it is a direct reflection of her own experience!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting...

It is so common for us to find ourselves hunching over while doing everyday tasks. Let us take some time to focus on ourselves and our bodies as I walk you through this guided practice. Minisode 3 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing guided practice: relaxing up for sitting!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for exp...

Becoming a mom can feel like magic - and a marathon without a finish line. Let’s show some gratitude to the incredible things our bodies can do. This week, episode 7 of Poised & Powerful Parenting is sharing Rhonda's roller-coaster pandemic pregnancy with TWINS!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and...

Content Warning : This episode includes content around birth injury and birth trauma.  We don’t always know how many aspects of life will affect our postpartum recovery until we experience them. It is vital to have the support you need as you transition through this time. In Episode 06 of Poised & Powerful Podcast, my guest is sharing her story of healing and the importance of moms supporting...

Here’s a guided practice to help you press pause in the middle of a busy day. My guest and I have referenced doing a constructive rest or “lie down” as a way to tune in with ourselves. Here’s an easy way to start. You can try this: if your baby is napping but you can’t quite fall asleep, to rest your back when it’s tired, to slow down your breathing when you’re feeling anxious.  You will need a fi...

Just because you are pregnant does not mean you stop feeling or being who you are. Can you shake off expectations and stereotypes to navigate your own path through the ups and downs? That's why Episode 05 of the Poised & Powerful Parenting Podcast is sharing the importance of tuning into yourself through pregnancy and the newborn period (and how to build these skills if you’re feeling los...

Infertility and Adoption are a journey many families take. Episode 04 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing Gina’s journey of infertility and adoption!  Gina Totten, LMT has been a massage therapist, running her own practice for 15 years. She and her husband became parents to their dream baby through adoption in November 2019 after trying for 12 years to start their family in one way or anot...

Parenting has really amped up a notch during the current state of the world. Episode 03 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing how David Oromaner has used self-regulation and the Alexander technique to navigate life as a parent in the middle of a pandemic!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parent...

Use this guided mindfulness practice during constructive rest during Pregnancy. Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parents will have a framework for considering and building positive habits for not just the baby - but also yourself. New parents will learn how to move like a kid again,...

What I love about Kristin’s story is that it once again reminds us that every birth is different and there is no way to TRULY plan ahead for it. Episode 02 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the story of how Kristin became a mom and then having another baby!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new...

Today you’ll get to hear about how one couple was able to use the Alexander Technique for their pregnancy and home birth. Episode 01 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing the story of Sarah and Richard!  Book your FREE 15-minute virtual consult to learn more about working with Sarah! She offers virtual sessions for expecting and new parents. Expecting parents will have a framework for consid...

Poised & Powerful Parenting, hosted by Sarah Mayhan, supports new parents in the physical and mental transformation of new parenthood. A teacher of alignment, movement, and the mind-body connection, she believes everyone deserves the empowerment that comes from understanding themselves and how their body works. Tune in every other week to hear episodes that will help you be mindful in the pres...