Has your relationship with your mother changed since becoming a mother? Author, international speaker, and transformation coach Bethany Webster has been here with us before to talk about the mother wound, and it really resonated with my community. So many people had questions about Bethany’s work, so she’s back today to answer audience-submitted questions. A ... 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
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
Feb 2023
327 SelfWork: The Jungle of Real Motherhood: A Conversation with Annaliese Lawton
Real motherhood can certainly seem like you're trudging your way through a jungle of fears, exhaustion, and confusion - so why is it still portrayed as "easy" or "natural"? Author Annaliese Lawton's new book, Welcome To The Jungle, explores her own emotional turmoil assoc ... Show More
39m 9s
Aug 2021
Bethany Mandel On Motherhood: “There’s Nothing That’s Worth Having In Life That Comes Easy”
This week, Martha sits down with mother of five and contributing writer to Deseret Magazine, Bethany Mandel, to discuss her most recent Op-ed “Modern Motherhood Has A PR Problem.” Bethany aims to debunk the stigma around motherhood halting a woman’s life and wants listeners to kn ... Show More
21m 27s
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
Jan 2024
375 SelfWork: Knowing You're 'Mom Enough": A Conversation with Author Rachel Marie Martin
When I heard the name of the book my SelfWork guest - Rachel Marie Martin - has written, I knew I wanted her on the show. What's the title? Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for theWonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood (Dexterity, September 26, 2023). In i ... Show More
40m 6s
Jun 2024
#150 Navigating Motherhood and Career: A Candid Conversation with Arshia Moorjani
In this heartfelt episode, Arshia and I delve into the unspoken challenges of motherhood, career transitions, and personal growth. From postpartum anxiety and body image struggles to navigating the beauty industry as a woman of colour, Arshia shares her remarkable journey with ho ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2023
No, You Can’t Marry Your Mom
On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak answer a question about a princess-obsessed little girl who keeps asking if she can marry her mom. The mom finds it sweet but doesn’t know how to respond.
Recommendations: Jamilah: Vintage Contemporaries by Dan Kois Zak: Keep Going F ... Show More
23m 35s