The New Mamas Podcast

Send a text Children are a mirror to ourselves. Julissa Edwards had a began a spiritual journey in her first pregnancy in healing her generational trauma. In this episode, Julissa chats with host Lina Forrestal about how entering motherhood can often spark the desire to heal trauma.  Julissa is a licensed Therapist and Mindset Coach and is passionate about helping mothers heal through the journey...

Send a text In this episode, Lina and her friend Fallon talk about what they've been obsessed with lately: from food to books to mom hacks and fun things to do with your kids in the summer, they talk about it all.    Fallon Santiago is a mom of 2, blogger, artist, and Pure Barre instructor. Connect with her on Instagram: @casadefallon and @readwithfallon This episode was inspired by A Beautif...

Send a text Postpartum depression can happen to any new mom and it happened to Christie. In this episode, mom of two talks about her experience: When did she first experience symptoms of PPD and PPA? Specific examples of her postpartum depression symptoms How long she experienced those symptoms before getting help What the therapy process looked like What kind of tools therapy gave her If she took...

Send a text In this Just Chatting episode, host Lina Forrestal invites her husband, John Forrestal, on the podcast to catch-up about their son turning 3 and adding another baby into the family come December.  Lina and John talk about: John's apprehension about Archie having a sibling and where it comes from Lina's thoughts about sibling relationships John feeling like he'll have a h...

Send a text In this fun episode, Lina and Heidi talk about creativity and art and how to nurture that at home. Heidi is a writer, editor, and creative coach. Heidi discusses how her son is autistic and how to encourage children who aren't interested in traditional art activities. Connect with Heidi on Instagram: @heidifiedler Website: https://www.helloheidifiedler.com/  Take one of Heidi&apos...

Send a text In this Just Chatting episode, Lina discusses her complicated feelings around her ever-changing body. She gained weight after her first pregnancy, then lost the weight, and is now gaining it again with her second pregnancy. Although she feels blessed for her pregnancy, she's not loving the process of gaining weight again. Lina shares about how radically accepting her body changing...

Send a text Hayley is a first-time mom and full-time working mom that lives in San Diego, California. She has always had a passion for fashion, body positivity and empowering women to feel BEAUTIFUL and SEEN- no matter what their size.  In this episode, Lina and Hayley chat about navigating their ever changing bodies, especially postpartum. In this episode, they talk about: Hayley's experienc...

Send a text This week, I had to put my 12-year-old dog down. The grief in this episode is specific to losing a pet. It’s therapeutic for me to share everything that I learned about grief in the last few weeks: How grief brought my husband and I closer How grief feels like mental gymnastics Navigating tough conversations: when is the right time to put a dog down? Coping mechanisms and how I managed...

Send a text In this episode, we're talking having a "Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean" delivery, also known as the acronym, VBAC. Doula and unmedicated VBAC mama, Sarah Marie Bilger , shares her experience and tips for moms who are looking to have their VBAC experience. She’s also an engineer and the host of the Entering Motherhood podcast . Topics in the episode: What is a doula How...

Send a text In May, Netflix dropped a Bridgerton prequel spin-off, "Queen Charlotte" that focuses on the marriage between Charlotte and King George III. In this Just Chatting episode, Lina invites her friend and fellow blogger, Ayzia , to discuss the show with her.  They talk about: The history of the real Queen Charlotte Charlotte's character arc Lady Danbury's marriage to Lor...

Send a text Planning a trip to Disney can be super intimidating. In this episode, Disney expert and travel agent Chelsea Runaas gives us the 101 on how to book a trip to Disney. She also answers the tough questions:  How much money should a family realistically budget for? Where to cut corners to save money How many parks should you aim to do in a visit? How far in advance you should book General...

Send a text Like any teenager in love, Londyn never thought the first time she was intimate with her boyfriend would get her pregnant. However, when Londyn found out she was pregnant at 17 years old, she began a journey through self-discovery and navigating relationships with her support system.  In this episode, she shares her journey through pregnancy to postpartum and offers up words of support...

Send a text In this episode, Lina gets emotional on the mic (again) but this time talking about how her anxiety is getting worse as time goes on. She shares how she woke up with a panic attack the other night and what her intrusive thoughts were about.  Lina talks about how although she feels lucky that she hasn't had any nausea or food aversions, she's been experiencing perinatal anxiet...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal has a chat with mom of 4 and author Amber Trueblood about the 5 anxiety styles and some practical tips for new moms to get unflustered and manage their anxiety. Amber is a mom to four boys, an author, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and married to a former Hollywood photographer. They traveled extensively across the country supportin...

Send a text In this episode of Just Chatting, Lina talks about her pregnancy and comparing her first trimester when she was pregnant with her first and how it's been different.  She talks about her first few ultrasound appointments, how she felt, and how she wants to use this experience to reclaim the newborn stage.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the...

Send a text You're a devoted mom who is doing her absolutely best. And if you're like Carly, then you tried ALL the things. But you still find yourself lying on the floor of your child's room at least a few times a week.    In this episode, Carly and Lina talk all things toddler and preschooler sleep! Lina chats through her current challenge: her toddler sleeps in the bed and althou...

Send a text In this episode, Jenna Hermans comes on the podcast to share with Lina and her listeners how a huge breakdown after her 4th child helped start a journey within herself in figuring out who she was again. This journey led her to discovering that there are 5 steps in dialing down the chaos of normal life: Efficiency, Habits, Communication, Community, and Self-Care Jenna and Lina breakdown...

Send a text In this Just Chatting episode, it's just Lina on the mic overthinking kids birthday parties. She also sources listener feedback and shares what other moms think!  She talks about: How she thinks all the pre-school moms hate her because she's bad at RSVPing and shows up late What is an appropriate kids birthday party gift? Listeners weigh in on gift ideas Do you invite the who...

Send a text Julianna always dreamt of being a mom and was prepared for the sleep-less nights and all the challenges that comes with having a newborn. However, what she was never prepared for was the nearly 1 year battle she would face against life threatening postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA).  In this episode, Julianna shares her story with Lina and New Mamas Podcast listen...

Send a text In this Just Chatting episode, it's just Lina on the mic talking about her life lately: Her experience going to a Korean spa Being naked around your friend (lol) Having a male masseuse versus a female masseuse  How her 3 year old might be more like her husband in personality  How she hates labeling her son as "shy"  Her experience in oversharing with random moms (oops) ...

Send a text Dr. Sam joins host Lina Forrestal and discusses her work around on the relationship between mothers and their infants. She has figured out exactly what newborns need to feel safe and connected, and how this deeply affects who our children grow up to be, and whether they feel safe in the world. Dr. Sam is teaching a course called ‘Parenting as Love: The 12 Secrets to a More Beautiful Li...

Send a text In this episode of Just Chatting, Lina catches up with her friend Biz on her move to LA, female friendships, friendship breakups, dating, red flags, and more.    Lina and Biz talk about past female friendships and how expectations and friendship changes as you get older. They share how they both have had significant female friendship breakups and how devastating they can feel. They als...

Send a text Pregnancy complications led Annalee Fuller to an emergency C-section at just 29 weeks followed by an 8 week NICU stay.  In this episode, Annalee shares her story:  What pregnancy complications led to an early birth How providers worked with her throughout the process How she felt going into the emergency c-section  What her mindset looked like when her daughter was in the NICU What the...

Send a text In this episode, Lina and her guest, CEO and Founder Candice Collison, get real about body image, dressing yourself postpartum, postpartum anxiety, sustainable textiles and fashion.  Candice is a mom of 3, a digital marketing and E-commerce veteran, and Of an Origin CEO & Founder. Connect with Candice: https://www.instagram.com/ofanorigin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ofanorigin Shop Of...

Send a text In this episode of Just Chatting, Lina and her friend Audrey share their thoughts and experiences about being mommy bloggers and social media micro "influencers".  In this episode, they discuss: How being a creator on the Internet has changed throughout the years How they both struggled with a toxic relationship with social media Where they are today as creators and how they...