Moms everywhere are finding themselves exhausted, buckling under the invisible load, and struggling with unrealistic expectations. All of that pressure can lead to motherhood burnout—chronic exhaustion due to the demands of being a mom.
Today, I’m joined by maternal mental health therapist Erin Spahr to discuss motherhood burnout—from what causes it to how ... 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
May 2021
#11: Got Mommy Issues? Healing the 'Mother Wound'
You didn't get the "Mother's love" that you longed for, and now you're an adult with self-esteem or relationship issues. In light of Mother's Day, today we're talking about healing the "Mother" wound (as a part 2 to our 'Daddy Issues' episode), ... Show More
21m 27s
Nov 2023
A Thankful Motherhood Mindset
The mental load of motherhood is enormous. As mom, you are teacher, nurturer, childcare, nurse, doctor, chef, housekeeper, chauffeur, boundary enforcer, and so on. It's easy to feel tired (at best) and completely overwhelmed and frustrated (at worst). In this podcast, I (Natalie) ... Show More
26 m
Oct 2023
Partner resentment in motherhood and how to overcome
On this show, you will find guidance on all things parenting, health, and development for our kids AND important conversations surrounding parental mental health and communication. Part of this conversation is around resentment that may happen with partners after having children. ... Show More
18m 59s
May 2024
2166: 5 Strategies for Finding Joy in Motherhood - Even When You’re Stressed Out by Amber Mae with EricaLayne.co
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2166:Amber Mae in her piece on EricaLayne.co presents practical and heartfelt strategies to find joy in motherhood amidst th ... Show More
10m 8s
Sep 2020
#18 - A Miscarriage and Mom Guilt (Anonymom series)
Welcome to my Anonymom series. Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously. Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues. Names ... Show More
31m 54s
Aug 2023
Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers - Restoring Your Authentic Self
Daughters of narcissistic mothers have a particularly difficult pathway to travel. From childhood they have had to contend with mothers who were cold, distracted, self-absorbed, coercive, dismissive, manipulative and psychologically destructive. Their children are at their mercy ... Show More
7m 14s