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👻 Spooky season edition: what’s scarier than becoming a ghost in your own life? In this episode, Sam breaks down why so many moms feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: What identity actually is and how it’s formed (Erik Erikson, James Marcia, Dan McAdams) How motherhood triggers one of life’s biggest identity transformations...

We need to talk. Because maternal mental health is not just postpartum depression—it’s identity loss, invisible labor, and the emotional toll of surviving systems that were never built for mothers in the first place. In this solo episode, Sam breaks down the real state of maternal mental health across the entire motherhood journey, unpacks the daily emotional weight that moms carry, and explains h...

Welcome to this Witch and the Woo Episode (sans our witch) where Sam sits down with @spiritbabymedium Kelly Meehan to discuss our babie's spirits. Are they waiting for us? How do we know if a baby is calling out to us? How can this be healing after a pregnancy loss or child loss?  This is a pretty profound episode that left me reeling. And if some of it goes over your head, same! But think of...

Episode Overview In this episode, Sam sits down with her friend Ali, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s health practitioner, and creator of Period Pantry, to talk about her raw and honest journey to motherhood through IVF. Ali opens up about her struggles with autoimmune issues, stage 4 endometriosis, and male factor infertility that led her and her husband to pursue IVF. Together, Sam and Ali explo...

Today’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hila...

Surprise! Emmy had her baby at 34 weeks! Not to plan but we're so glad Emmy and baby boy are doing well. If you would like to support Emmy as she recovers, please email Sam at sam@welcome-mama.com  And let's talk about how to be a working mom (or part time working mom) and make it work for your life and how to find balance for you when your choices are limited.  Care/Career Conundrum Res...

In this Emmy episode, she fills us in on the Disney Trip she worked SO hard to make happen for her family and the subsequent burnout from that work. She also talks about her fourth pregnancy and how she feels 6 months pregnant. And the girls end on a vulnerable note, talking about the loss of hope and joy they've both been experiencing.  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Clic...

We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger  TikTok @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening serv...

In case you missed it, Sam had her baby girl Georgia back in July 2024. This podcast goes over her birth experience (in detail, girl) and the low lows of postpartum.  Want to support the show? Please check out the new Just a Mom collection over at welcome-mama.com!   We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest yo...

Wow! What an amazing season it has been! From incredible guests to sharing our own stories of birth, motherhood, and friendship, to silly episodes where we got to laugh and connect! It has been a gift to share these episodes with you and reconnect as friends at the same time.  We are taking the summer off to refresh, plan, and have a baby BUT have some exciting updates and season two in store for...

In this podcast, we were in the hot seat! Sam and Emmy answer randomly generated questions from ChatGPT on the spot. We had a blast recording this, laughed a ton, and were pushed to answer some pretty deep questions off the cuff. We want to do this again - so please submit your motherhood questions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to b...

In this lighthearted, yet candid podcast, Emmy and Sam share their experiences with Mother's Day, Mother's Day marketing, and being honest about what we truly want!  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at be...

In this special edition episode, Emmy and Sam explore Sam's new book - the Welcome Mama Journal and Day Planner ! You have heard us talk about it here and there, especially in wins and losses, but the Journal and Day Planner is now a reality and is coming out May 1st!! In this episode, we explore the journey that was creating this book, the motivations behind it,  the setbacks and successes,...

We're back with a fun episode! We shared our best advice, now it's time for the worst. With no shortage of advice to pull from, we have some goodies, some motherhood-related, some not!  Be sure to tell us your worst motherhood advice on Instagram! You can DM us or comment on the episode post!  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have y...

When we become mothers, we begin the transformation that is matrescence. One of the most challenging areas of change we may experience is psychological change. From the change in the way we see ourselves, our lives, and how others see us, to changing values, priorities, and perspectives - these changes can be disorienting or empowering! Join us as we explore what this can look like and explore the...

Sit in on the type of chit-chat we have before we hit record!  We talk all about our current states of motherhood and life and share our personal, and professional wins and losses.  We also give some updates on things we have spoken about in the past, like Emmy's trip to Disney, Evie's progress, and Sam's journal and day planner!  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! C...

This podcast is a blast! We had the best time talking about our best BAD habits! You know the ones- the things you do that you know you shouldn't but do anyway because you like to?! Yeah, we have a few of those! We want to hear yours - comment over on instagram or on youtube!  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us!...

This week we take a deep dive into social media, exploring our relationships with social media and how it impacts our motherhood. We also share our biggest struggles, some of which we know you will understand and, although we're both a work in progress, we discuss what has helped us overcome those struggles.  Be sure to hop over to Instagram to join the conversation and share your experience!...

Strap in Mamas- The Flawless Performance of Motherhood is a loaded, uncomfortable but important topic. Please, please listen if you've ever felt shame for not being a "good mom".  In this podcast, Emmy and Sam explore this theory, what it is, what it means for moms, and how we take off the mask that is perfect motherhood.  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click her...

In the special podcast, Emmy meets one of her biggest inspirations and the woman whose work helped Emmy start her work-from-home business - Lauren Golden! Lauren is the creator of the Free Mama Movement and author of the International #1  Selling Book of the same name, The Free Mama Movement. Lauren's mission is to help women create income and time freedom (just like Emmy!) And more than that...

In the podcast, psychologist Dr. Caroline Dickens joins us to talk about mom guilt. We've all felt it, we all know it well, but why? Why is it so common, intrusive, and disruptive? And what can we do about it? Be sure to follow Caroline @drcarolinedickens Check out her free workbook on mom guilt, as well as her entire Becoming Mom program at www.drcarolinedickens.com Be sure to leave us a 5 s...

This week, Shauna joins us to share her very unique and inspiring, yet relatable birth story! From her pregnancy fears to her emergency c-section to caring for her 10 lb. newborn as a single mom recovering from said c-section, there is so much to take from her story. You can find Shauna at www.igniteddecisions.com Follow her on Instagram here. You can also listen to Emmy on Shauna's podcast h...

We talk a lot about getting quiet and listening to your intuition BUT not what that even means. Enter this week's guest Lauren! Lauren is a mother, and a former nurse turned holistic birthworker and somatic coach. Her mission is to revolutionize the way women prepare for birth and embrace motherhood. Lauren's unique approach blends "the head and the heart," unifying the analyti...

In this vulnerable podcast, Emmy and Sam share their experiences with intrusive thoughts in postpartum and everyday "chronic" thoughts. Emmy also puts on her mental health professional hat to share tips and resources to help overcome the cycles of thoughts.  0:00-7:00- Wins and Losses  7:00 - 35:00 - Intrusive Thoughts  Please use the links below to connect with us for additional support...

Motherhood is full of advice and we've narrowed it down to the ones that stuck with us over the years! It was a great episode from newborn advice to how we look at life!  We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at be...