Redefining Us

What if we stopped accepting pain and shame as part of feeding our babies? In this intimate and eye-opening episode, Stephanie is joined by Valana Frohardt, a Denver-based lactation consultant and PA, who shares how her personal and professional experiences have shaped her mission to support birthing people with compassion and clarity. Together, they challenge the outdated narratives around breast...

What happens when your grief is invisible to the world—but unbearably real to you? In this episode, my guest Arden Cartrette, a birth and bereavement doula who has turned her personal experience of multiple miscarriages into a powerful mission of healing and advocacy. From breaking the silence around first trimester loss to highlighting the massive gaps in medical training and support, Arden share...

What if marketing could feel more like self-discovery than strategy? In this episode of Redefining Us, Stephanie Konter-O’Hara sits down with Joanne Homestead, founder of Desk Plant Creatives, to explore how soulful storytelling can transform email marketing into a powerful tool for connection and authenticity. Joanne shares her journey from educator to email copywriter and how a memoir class unex...

Imagine how powerful we'd all be if we stopped wasting energy on body shame and turned it toward something that truly matters. Eada Gendelman, a therapist who helps those with disordered eating is here to talk about healing our relationship with food, body, and exercise. Drawing from her own experience with an eating disorder, Eada shares how shame, societal praise for disordered behaviors, a...

Grief and motherhood are closely related. One mother may grieve the relationship she had with her partner before kids, another may be grieving a miscarriage, another the loss of her identity before kids. Motherhood is a profound transformation, yet we rarely honor the grief, and healing that come with it.  Our guest Kellee Meyers shares about a ceremony for mother's that she did after her C-s...

Sairan Aqrawi is an engineer and business strategist, reframing midlife crisis to midlife PRICELESS! She believes that turning 40 or 50 (or really any age!) marks the ideal time to reinvent oneself, rediscover passions, and take bold steps two enjoying life. And it all happens by overcoming self-doubt, embracing change, and taking action, because confidence is built by doing, not just thinking abo...

What if your struggles with food have nothing to do with food itself? In this episode of Redefining Us, Ashlyn Burnett, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, shares the powerful connection between the nervous system and our relationship with food. Ashlyn shares how polyvagal theory explains the different states of the nervous system and how these states influence eating behaviors....

Caitlin Morris, an Overcoming Overwhelm Coach and mother of three, shares her raw and honest journey of navigating motherhood, grief, and the pressure to “do it all.” Caitlin helps moms redefine overwhelm and discover rest and self-care in ways that work for them . What You’ll Hear: Caitlin’s transition from fitness professional to redefining self-care as a mom of three The "ReRooted" fr...

What does embracing pleasure look like as a woman whether your a woman without kids, a mom, a woman in menopause, a grandmother, etc? In this conversation with Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, founder of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment and author of The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving, she shares her personal and professional journey into sex education and therapy, exploring...

We are talking about the deeply emotional and often taboo topic of money, especially as it relates to parenting. Guest, Khara Croswaite Brindle shares her journey into the field of financial therapy and sheds light on the unique challenges parents face. Like psychological weight of financial fears and the practical considerations of budgeting for the costs of raising children.  Money is never just...

In this episode of Redefining Us, host Stephanie Konter-O'Hara gets candid about embracing imperfections, navigating motherhood’s transitions, and fostering vulnerability. She introduces one of the many exercises around practicing vulnerability that she includes in her therapeutic group that she hosts for moms (see details on joining below). It doesn't matter if you’re a first-time mom o...

Abuse can look many different ways, both overt and not. Our guest, Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, shares her evolution working as a play therapist with children in contentious divorces to uncovering the often-overlooked dynamics of abuse dismissed by the systems at play. Our conversation lays bare the realities of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and the systemic gaps within family courts. Sybi...

What if finding the right support during postpartum could change everything? In this episode, we dive into the challenges many new moms face, from physical recovery to emotional well-being, and how a lack of accessible resources often leaves them feeling isolated. Together, we explore ways to prioritize maternal mental health and navigate this pivotal time with the care every mother deserves.  Cre...

In this episode of the Redefining Us Podcast, we welcome Heidi Lindeman, a licensed counselor, IFS therapist, and parent coach. Together, we dive into the worlds of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Human Design, exploring how these tools can help individuals, especially mothers, reconnect with their authentic selves. Heidi explains how IFS is transformative for both parents and children,...

In this episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship women have with their bodies, drawing from my personal experiences and the stories of clients I've worked with. From navigating the changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum to exploring the impact of body image on self-esteem and eating behaviors, we break down how these struggles shape our relationships with ourselves and oth...

Heather Saylor shares her incredible journey into motherhood and her unexpected transition to becoming a stay-at-home mom. Heather candidly discusses her initial career-driven plans and the shift in family dynamics following the birth of her daughter including the challenges they faced with their daughter’s medical needs and work-life balance. She talks about finding the courage to talk to her hus...

There’s a recurring theme I often see of women feeling pressured to change themselves to maintain peace in various aspects of life. But what’s more important is being true to oneself, setting healthy boundaries, and rejecting societal pressures. This episode shares insights on how to identify and leave toxic environments or relationships, and to create spaces where you can feel safe and accepted....

In this candid solo episode, Stephanie opens up about her struggles and triumphs, sharing how she found balance amidst the busyness of life. She dives into the importance of community and connection, emphasizing that none of us are meant to walk this journey alone. Stephanie’s personal story of seeking help, surrounding herself with the right people, and learning to surrender to the universe’s pla...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that touches all of us at some point—connection. I’m thrilled to have the lovely Dayna Sammartino join us. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a special passion for helping people build meaningful relationships. Connection matters, especially as we grow older and life gets busier. Dayna shares her insights on how loneliness creeps in as o...

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the transformative journey of motherhood. Host Stephanie Konter-O'Hara opens up about her own experiences of navigating the challenges and beauty of becoming a mother for the first time. Stephanie normalizes the struggles and triumphs of motherhood, reminding us that we're not alone. Whether you're a new mom, a mom-to-be, or simply someone int...

Here it is! Season 1 of the Redefining Us Podcast with host Stephanie Konter-O'Hara, a licensed professional counselor, clinically trained supervisor, and new mom on a mission.  Stephanie invites transformative conversations about what it truly means to be a woman in today's world. Whether you're a mom, entrepreneur, educator, or professional, this podcast explores how women redefin...