Do you ever feel yourself snapping at your kids or partner when you’re not even angry, you’re just overwhelmed. That’s called overstimulation and it happens when your brain has 50 tabs open and trying to move back and forth is both frustrating and overwhelming. I find myself wanting to wear ear plugs around the house just so that I can hear myself think. Noi ... Show More
Jun 11
268: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Author Mara Glatzel
Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselv ... Show More
59m 44s
Apr 30
267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT
Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious pare ... Show More
55 m
Feb 2023
256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents
Today’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it p ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
Moms Are in Crisis: The Mental Health Epidemic
In this powerful debut episode, Deena and Kristin unpack why anxiety is at an all time high in mothers/primary caregivers, plus:
How to release the pressure that comes with perfect parenting
3 EASY, doable, strategies you can use TODAY to improve your mental health
Cures for anxi ... Show More
55m 20s
Mar 2022
Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD
Ever wondered if your parenting style has impact on your child’s mental health? Did you know that your own stress could be stressing out your kids? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Teri and I interview Dr. Hansa Bhargava, pediatrician, renowned parenting expert, Chief Medical Offi ... Show More
44m 32s
Feb 2024
Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?
Being a new parent can make you feel really alone. But don't worry, I talked to Dr. Kelly Elliott and Dr. Tracy Vozar, and we had a chat that might make you feel better.Today, we talk about the different ways people raise kids and how it can affect our feelings. We also look ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2023
Toddler Tantrums and Building Boundaries with Mama Psychologists
We can all agree that we want a calm, happy, and healthy household. Let's be honest, parenting is HAARRDD sometimes and hopefully today’s episode can give you a few tips and tricks to make it a little easier.
We catch up with two experts from across the pond in Canada, who ... Show More
42m 52s
May 2024
How to discipline in public | 57
Picture this - You’re at a party and all of a sudden another child comes up to you and tells you your child SPIT on another child. 😳What in the world? You’re instantly filled with anxiety, shock, and embarrassment. You step in to find out what’s going on but to your dismay, your ... Show More
10m 42s