Becoming a mom changes you in so many ways. But we are often not prepared for the shift. Matrescence, or the transition into motherhood, is complex—full of ups, downs, struggles, and a roller coaster of emotions.
Today, I’m joined by reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Catherine Birndorf, founder of The Motherhood Center, to talk about navigating matrescence and ... 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
Aug 2023
Not your Mother's Postpartum Book: The things no one talks about in the postpartum period
We need to discuss some things about postpartum so we can normalize experiences. On this episode, I welcome Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of Mama Psychologists. They are best friends, authors, Registered Psychologists, and moms to discuss:
The things people don’t always talk about ... Show More
29m 56s
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
Sep 2021
Work vs Mothering with The Chill Mom
When becoming a mother, we quite often find ourselves reassessing areas of our life, one rather large one being our career. In this episode, we speak to The Chill Mom whom found herself wanting more after trading in a busy and successful career to become a stay at home mum.
In ... Show More
40m 52s
Oct 2022
"How can I filter out all the noise and listen to my own wants as a mom?"
I love speaking with expecting moms about to start their motherhood journey. On this episode, I speak with Deepika who is 37 weeks pregnant about filtering out all the noise, opinions, and information out there to find your own voice as a mom. We discuss:
Why motherhood and paren ... Show More
48m 37s
Aug 2023
325: How To Set Yourself Up For Being THAT Mumma In Postpartum & Motherhood - Optimizing Fertility & Cultivating Your Village with Millie Poppins (Men, listen to this!!)
Let’s just say that today’s conversation with Millie Poppins, a Motherhood Mentor & Baby Care Expert with over ten years of experience, is one you’ll want to definitely take notes on & then immediately send the link to your man because he NEEDS to be in on this too!! We’re talkin ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2022
Thriving Moms, Thriving Families: Jill Koziol of Motherly
The expectations put upon parents, and mothers, specifically, have changed a lot over the years, but one thing is certain: it’s never been easy. Whether we’re washing clothes in a river with a baby tied to our backs, or managing quarterly reports while soothing a crying child, wo ... Show More
36m 9s
Mar 2024
Raising Brave Kids: How and how much should I push my child?
The goal of parenting should be to foster the growth and development of the child in front of us, and part of this is guiding them through experiences and things that may make them more anxious. I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of ... Show More
23m 59s
May 2024
I’m Pregnant With Baby #3: My Mindset, Decision Making, and So Much More
I'm PREGNANT with baby #3 and today I'm diving into my mindset, decision making process, and so much more! Join me as I talk about my perspective on "hard" and what it means to really do hard things to create the future life you want. You'll also learn when it's time to quit tryi ... Show More
22m 21s