the Selfish Mom Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The week before your period can feel like someone swapped your brain out overnight. I am sharing a very real solo catch-up on coming off Wellbutrin, “raw dogging life,” and the moment I realised my worst spirals were lining up with my luteal phase and possible perimenopause. If you have ever wondered whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or “just stress,” this co...

Send us Fan Mail One “yes” can reroute an entire life. Morgan Mullen went from stay-at-home mom mode to running a multi-seven-figure interior design business, and it started with selling succulent pumpkins at her dining room table. When a customer asked for help with a front yard, then a kitchen, she didn’t wait to feel qualified. She figured it out, documented it, and let social media and word of...

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Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a "selfish mom"? In this raw and candid episode, I open up about my recent Hashimoto's diagnosis and why it's become my wake-up call to prioritize my health again. After years of putting everyone else first, I'm embarking on a 30-day journey eliminating gluten, dairy, and sugar—not from a place of restriction, but with the ho...

Send us Fan Mail What if taking time for yourself was the key to being the best mom you can be? Join me on the Selfish Mom Podcast, where I share my personal journey of navigating weight loss, energy slumps, and a decrease in sex drive over the past two years. I candidly discuss what has and hasn't worked for me, from various diets to exploring supplements and medications. Together, we’ll cha...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like the quest for the perfect holistic lifestyle is running you ragged? You're not alone. I, Ali Kay, share my story of wellness fatigue, likening it to the moment you find out Santa Claus isn't real. Join me on this episode as we navigate the complex world of self-care for moms in 2025, where putting ourselves first isn't selfish—it's essential. We&...

Send us Fan Mail What if embracing selfishness could be the most selfless thing you do? Join me, Ali Kay, on the Selfish Mom Podcast, as I reveal how small, consistent actions have sustained my motivation and self-care for over a decade. Learn about the transformative 5-5-5 exercise formula that keeps both body and mind in check, even on those dreaded funk days. Together, we redefine self-care by...

Send us Fan Mail Can a week-long vacation really derail your health journey? Join me, Allie Kay, as I recount my experience with the carnivore diet on the Selfish Mom Podcast, where I explore how a brief escape from my routine led to renewed determination. Discover the powerful benefits of this diet, from reduced inflammation and increased energy to fewer food cravings, and how these changes have...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like traditional methods just weren't cutting it for your health issues? After wrestling with persistent postpartum symptoms and exhausting all conventional solutions, I decided to take a drastic step and try the carnivore diet. Join me, Allie Kay, on the Selfish Mom Podcast as I recount my 22-day journey on this extreme diet. Battling brain fog, low energy...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like a mere statistic in the vast expanse of the healthcare system, especially when facing a condition as complex as PCOS? Rachel Blank, the visionary CEO behind Allara, joins us on the Selfish Mom Podcast to change that narrative. She opens up about her own battle with PCOS and how it propelled her to pioneer a healthcare revolution with Allara’s telehealth pla...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt crushed under the weight of unrealistic New Year's resolutions and the relentless pursuit of perfection? You're not alone. Journey with me as we explore the transformation that unfolds when we embrace the power of starting small. Like the first tender sprouts in a spring garden, the tiniest steps can often lead to the most sustainable growth. In today&...

Send us Fan Mail On this solo episode, Ali discusses her limbo phase along with answering questions. Ever felt like you're continually postponing your own happiness, waiting for that elusive 'perfect moment'? You're not alone. This podcast is a soul-stirring journey through my own struggle with self-worth, postpartum weight gain, and the fear that kept me from chasing my dreams...

Send us Fan Mail Picture yourself as a teenager, handed a box of birth control pills to 'fix' your irregular periods. You know nothing of the long-term effects and blindly trust the solution. As a grown woman, you finally realize the importance of truly understanding your menstrual cycle and the need for hormone health. That's the story of Carly Hartwig, a holistic reproductive heal...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt trapped in the never-ending cycle of dieting and weight loss? Let's break those chains together! Join me, Ali K, as I reveal my personal struggles with weight loss and how I managed to shed 70 pounds navigating through various life stages. I promise to share the strategies that worked wonders for me, some of which might just surprise you! We're moving away from...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine living in a world where being 'selfish' isn't frowned upon but rather celebrated, especially for moms. Today we pull the curtain back on the concept of the 'Selfish Mom' - dispelling misconceptions and guilt that often surround this label. We share secrets on how to become a better parent through prioritizing personal health, wellness, and self-car...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Selfish Mom podcast. A podcast for YOU so you don't get burnt out like a mother. I'm your host Ali Kay and this is the selfish mom podcast. Learn to prioritize your mental and physical health first so we can THRIVE and not just survive. Let's take action become our best selves together and redefine selfish as the most selfless thing we could do.  Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why even the best-laid plans tend to go awry? You aim for the stars, yet never seem to leave the launchpad. Is it fate, or could distorted thinking be the silent saboteur lurking in your psyche? I am here to shine a light on this critical aspect of our minds and how it can profoundly impact our lives. We delve into the labyrinth of self-limiting beliefs and distorted...

Send us Fan Mail . Join me as I discuss the importance of trusting your intuition as a mother and the value of prioritizing mental and physical health. We'll also share some helpful tips for setting and reevaluating goals, staying motivated, and finding balance in daily life. As you listen, I hope my insights and experiences resonate with you, inspiring and supporting you on your own postpart...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs manage to balance their hectic professional lives with the demands of family and relationships? Join us as we chat with Madalyn Batman, a four-time business owner, real estate agent, investor, designer, manager, wife, and mom to two beautiful girls. Discover how she maintains balance in her various roles, all while keeping her he...

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Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ali sits down with TODAY'S SHOW Fitness Contributor, Stephanie Mansour, on how to step up your life. Stephanie talks about the power behind creating her own opportunity and reality, as well what has worked for her as a success "weightless" coach.  Steph Mansour, also hosts “Step It Up with Steph” on PBS. She’s 1/2 Italian 1/2 Lebanese and a women’s...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ali discusses her definition of what it means to be a "selfish" mom in a society that praises "selflessness." This episode discuses that prioritizing your mental and physical health is key in order to give your best self to your loved ones. Ali defines self-care and tangible takeaways how you can apply emotional, physical, and spiritual self-ca...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ali sits down with Elizabeth Gascoigne to discuss her “sober curious”  journey, which led her to launching Absence of Proof.  * Elizabeth started Absence of Proof after completely removing alcohol from her life in 2022. While she previously had a social, on-again/off-again relationship with alcohol, I realized that even a casual relationship with booze wasn’t serv...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Ali answers how she started her home staging business and gives all the details that she learned along the way. She discusses how to adapt the “yes” mentality and how to step into action to create opportunities for yourself. - Did you know you can get up to $400k with a FIgureHome Equity Line of Credit in as few as five days? Use your funds to finance whatever you...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode,  Ali discusses what “Lucky Girl Syndrome”  by breaking down the neuroscience behind this phenomena.  Ali breaks down  the reticular activating system in your brain and shares tangible takeaways about how you can change your life, your thinking and overall perception of the world today. Ali also gives her 6 month postpartum and alcohol free journey update. ~ 6 WEEK...