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Reborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEP. 33 Working, Motherhood and Thriving: Brittany's journey from single mom to a stay-at-home mom of two.Send us a textIn this week's episode,  Brittany (mama of 2 and member of of my online health and wellness community Thrive Tribe) shares with us how motherhood has been for her from being a single full-time working mom when she initially became a mother, to now being a stay-at-home mom of two. We talk about mental health and the obstacles she has had to overcome while still working on herself daily. She has found that having a morning routine allows  her to start her days with more energy and it has been wonderful for her health ph...2025-04-3031 minThe Blissfully Bold PodcastThe Blissfully Bold PodcastEp. 43 - From All-or-Nothing Mentality to Sustainably Committed: How to Accomplish Your Health Goals with Jessica HamptonIn this episode, I chat with Jessica Hampton, a certified personal trainer and accountability coach. Together, we dig into important shifts in mindset for women on their health and fitness journeys. Jess emphasizes focusing on sustainability and consistency rather than perfection. Learn about overcoming the all-or-nothing mentality, setting realistic long-term goals, and how to balance different aspects of life while prioritizing health.  Don't miss out on tips for finding motivation, dealing with comparison, and the difference between trying and committing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and be motivated to pursue your health goals with consistency and grace.2025-04-0934 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 32 Strength in every sound: Shannon's empowering journey with hearing loss and motherhoodSend us a textIn this week's episode I sit down and talk with Shannon, a mama of 2, about her journey as a mother of hearing loss. She shares the ups and downs of having that extra layer of obstacles that she navigates on a daily basis. From becoming a mom in the midst of a world pandemic, to having two babies under two years, she has learned a lot along the way and is now an active advocate for mothers of hearing loss. As we open up the space for this type of conversation, we also...2025-04-0936 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 31 Healing after birth: Jamie's Journey through prenatal trauma and postpartum PTSDSend us a textIn today's episode, Jamie, a mama of one, shares with us how her transition into motherhood was one that was nothing like she envisioned with medical complications. From the very beginning of her pregnancy, Jamie experienced continuous cardiac episodes that left her unable to do many day-to-day things and led to her developing postpartum PTSD.  As a mental health therapist herself, she started noticing she was experiencing very similar symptoms to PTSD, even though her doctors were treating her for postpartum depression. She found herself having to really advocate for herself and finally f...2025-03-2641 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 30 Motherhood, Wellness & Community: The story of Thrive Tribe with Colleen CurleySend us a textIn this week's episode I got to sit down again and talk with Colleen Curley, a stay-at-home mom of 3 and a dear friend, all about our private online health and wellness community  for moms that we co-founded together, Thrive Tribe. Before diving deep into what Thrive Tribe is all about, Colleen catches us up on how life and motherhood is going for her since she was last on as a guest in season one talking about Postpartum Anxiety and her journey.  We share how and why we created Thrive Tribe, what it's all ab...2025-03-1228 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 29 Mom Guilt unfiltered: Real Stories and struggles with AmandaSend us a textIn this week's episode, I talk all about mom guilt with Amanda, a stay-at-home working mama of 1. We share different examples of when we really feel the mom guilt and discuss what we do to help us get past that feeling. Being a mom while also taking care of many things around the house and life is a balancing act that many of us juggle (not to mention add on a being a working mom for some).  This discussion helps to open up the conversation about mom guilt, something that is not talked a...2025-02-2641 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 28 From Postpartum Depression to starting her own business as Boundaries Advocate with Gavie RemalySend us a textIn this week's episode, I talk with Gavie Remaly, mama of two and host of the Blissfully Bold Podcast, all about boundaries and how they are crucial to living a happier life, especially as mothers. She shares with us her personal experience as a new mom experiencing postpartum depression and how creating and implementing boundaries in her life really allowed her to get out of that depression stage. One of the things that helps her stay consistent with holding her boundaries is Micro Journaling and following a daily planner that she created. She...2025-02-1245 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 27 Heidi's self discovery of having ADHD while getting her daughter diagnosedSend us a textIn this week's episode I talk with Heidi, mama of 2, all about ADHD. While in the processes of getting her oldest daughter diagnosed, she found herself relating to a lot of the questions that were being asked about her daughter. After looking into it some more, she realized that she herself may also have ADHD. Once her daughter was diagnosed and started getting the help that she needed, Heidi took what her daughter was learning and applied it into her own life. As she has seen improvements, she has started the process of...2025-01-2931 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 26 Jess's journey navigating getting an autism diagnosis for her son.Send us a textIn this week's episode I talk with one of my good friends, Jess mama of 2, about getting her son diagnosed for autism. She shares all about the things she noticed that ended up leading her down the path to get a diagnosis and the struggles that came with that. She has learned a lot in the process and is now sharing her experience with others in hopes to shine a light on autism and how even though it is defined as a disorder, it does not mean there is anything wrong with your...2025-01-1533 minThe Blissfully Bold PodcastThe Blissfully Bold PodcastEp. 30 - Healthy Habits for Busy Moms: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset with Thrive Tribe's Co-Founder Cynthia VackarIn this episode I sit down with guest Cynthia Vackar, host of the Reborn into Motherhood podcast and co-founder of Thrive tribe, who emphasizes flexibility over perfection in health routines and creating a village for Moms to connect and share their journeys. We discuss the complexities of balancing fitness and nutrition with motherhood as well as highlight the role of mental health. We dive deep into practical tips for busy moms to stay accountable, maintain healthy eating habits, and build supportive communities. We also cover setting boundaries around social media to foster a positive mindset. Tune in to discover...2025-01-0849 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 25 Breastfeeding: from nursing and pumping to combo feeding with formula with Kendra LozanoSend us a textHAPPY NEW YEAR!! Join me in this week's episode as I have an in depth conversation with Kendra, mama of one, about breastfeeding and all the ups and downs that come with it. We each share our own experiences with nursing, pumping and formula feeding, as well as any tips and tricks that we learned and benefited from. Breastfeeding is not something that comes naturally to most and every mom's journey will be different from one another. If you feel like you need support/ help, below are the resources that helped us during...2025-01-0155 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 24 Juggling being a working mom while also a stay at home mom with Lina ForrestalSend us a textIn this week's episode I talk with Lina Forrestal, mama of 2 and host of The New Mamas Podcast, about being a working mom and stay at home mom at the same time. We usually hear of moms taking on one of these rolls, but not both. She shares with us how she has made it work and gives us tips on things that really have benefited her. We also go into how important it is for us mamas to prioritize ourselves and how it truly helps with mindset and mental health. You c...2024-12-1834 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 23 From Self-Doubt to Self- Confidence: 2024 My transformation year!Send us a textIn this Bonus Episode, I share with you all about how 2024 became my transformation year. Before this year, I was lost within motherhood. I didn't know who I was outside of that one roll and it really effected my mental health. I struggled with being kind to myself, mom rage, was always exhausted and felt like I was drowning in my own body. Going into 2024 I decided to make a change and make this year MY year. Through fitness, personal growth, mindset work and starting to pay more attention to what I ate...2024-12-1150 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 22 All about Picky Eating with Alexandra Turnbull, RDSend us a textThis week's episode is all about picky eating with Alex Turnbull, mama of two. She is a Registered Dietitian and is well known on Instagram as @thefamilynutritionist. She gives tips on how to help picky eaters be more open to trying new foods, how we as the parents can help them without a fight (and be more patient with them) and she also answers listeners questions as well as some of my own. If you'd like to get to know more about Alex and access all the resources she provides, her w...2024-12-0438 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 21 Navigating Identity loss in the midst of motherhood with Courtney.Send us a textIn this week's episode, I talk with Courtney, mama of 1, about her experience with identity loss as she became a mother and the things she has done since to help her start rediscovering herself. We dive into how working on your health is something that has helped both of us tremendously in our motherhood journeys and I share a bit about my upcoming online health and wellness community that I am creating. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.c...2024-11-2033 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 20 Katie's experience with Postpartum Depression and Centering PregnancySend us a textWe are officially in Season 2 of the podcast! For this first episode of the season, Cynthia talks with Katie, mama of 2, about her experience with postpartum depression. One while pregnant and the other soon after giving birth to her first born. She also goes into detail about centering pregnancy and how the community helped her tremendously through her PPD. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, p...2024-11-0630 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodUpdate: Season 2 Coming SoonSend us a textIn this update episode I let you know what's it's store for Season 2, coming November 2024, and how it will be a bit different from Season 1.  I also go more into detail about how Reborn into Motherhood now includes a health and wellness side with my monthly accountability groups. Prioritizing ourselves and and our health as mamas is so important to living a healthier and more fulfilling life, one that we are more energized and present in instead being exhausted and tired all the time.If you'd like to learn more about m...2024-10-0921 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp.19 Claire's Motherhood Journey: Overcoming identity loss and starting her own businessSend us a textFor the last episode of Season 1, I talk with Claire, mama of 2, and she shares how she got to where she is today with her mindset coaching business after dealing with a major identity loss when she first became a mother. She has taken all that she has learned in the process of finding herself again and turned it into a mindset coaching business for mothers. Follow Claire on Instagram for more information about her business and how it can benefit you,  @claireschleicher.Give yourself a hug mama, you ar...2024-06-2444 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 18 Juliana's Motherhood Journey: Starting a business while becoming a mother and how it has benefited her in many ways.Send us a textAs Juliana, mama of 2, worked on starting her own business of therapeutic art for children and adults, she found out she was pregnant as well. Her business has grown alongside her motherhood journey, giving her the flexibility to work around taking care of her children. Having something that she is so passionate while being a mother has helped her stay more grounded throughout the difficult times of motherhood.  As a planner she planned for every detail of becoming a mother, but once her first was born she quickly learned you can plan a...2024-06-1755 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodAll about the Pelvic Floor and how to have easy online access to a great resource with Dr. Angela Turnow.Send us a textIn this month's Topic episode we talk all about the Pelvic Floor and why it is so important to at least be aware of it in any stage of our motherhood journey, from prenatal to years into postnatal. Dr. Angela Turnow, mama of 3, walks us through what the pelvic floor is, gives us some tips to properly help support it and and also shares all about her business, Active Motherhood- an  online membership to all things Pelvic floor and how you can make little adjustments for long lasting life changes. She also s...2024-06-031h 00Reborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 16 Colleen's Motherhood Journey: From single mom at nineteen, to happily married as a working stay-at-home mom of three in her thirties.Send us a textThis week I get to talk to my close friend and health and fitness coach, Colleen mama of three. After getting pregnant at 19 and navigating motherhood as a single parent while putting herself through college, Colleen started experiencing some postpartum anxiety. It only got worse once she had her second baby twelve years later, but it really took over her life after having her third baby almost three years ago. As a stay-at-home mom, she found fitness to be a life saver for her mental health and enjoyed it so much she is...2024-05-2048 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 15 Megan C.'s Motherhood Journey: Gestational Diabetes, HELLP Syndrome and the ups and downs of being a working mom.Send us a textIn this week's episode I talk with my best friend since 7th grade, Megan mama of two, all about her motherhood journey. From gestational diabetes and HELLP syndrome to going back to work only 6 weeks postpartum, she shares how becoming a mom has made her more confident in so many ways. We talk about the importance of having another mom you can go to with any questions and support, even during pregnancy. Fined that go-to mom in your life before your baby is born so they can be there and help you out...2024-05-1355 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodBONUS MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL: My mom's own motherhood journeySend us a textHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!In this very special bonus episode, I talk with my very own mama on her motherhood journey and how it was having 3 children under 4 years. From unknown postpartum depression to navigating having one child with asthma and another with a orthopedic hurtle, she shares with us all that went through and how much she has learned over the years. Mama,I hope you get to celebrate YOU on this special day. You are the heartbeat of your family, what keeps it all going and hard as t...2024-05-121h 08Reborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 14 Matrescence: The transformation of becoming a mother with Chelsea Robinson.Send us a textAs we celebrate Mothers in May, our TOPIC EPISODE is all about defining the transition into motherhood and how the massive transformation that a woman goes through is one that can only be described in comparison to adolescence and menopause.  Chelsea Robinson, mama of one and founder of Mamas Modern Village, dives into what matrescence is how it is important to understand becoming a motherhood is a profound change in self.  She also talks about her own motherhood journey and how her profession has impacted her own experience. You can learn mo...2024-05-0645 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 13 Amelia's motherhood Journey: The unspoken truth of having a miscarriage and navigating becoming a fulltime working mama.Send us a textAmelia, mama of 1, shares with us the reality of having a miscarriage and how creating a support system for your pregnancy journey early on can be beneficial.  She is a full time working mama running her own law firm and trying to fined the balance between work life and family life.If you live in San Diego and ever need a Family Law Attorney, please check out Amelia's law firm,  Mattis Law and reach out to her.https://www.sdfamilylaw.com/Give yourself a hu...2024-04-2948 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 12 Jackie's Motherhood Journey: Navigating mom rage and an unplanned emergency c-sectionSend us a textAs a working mama of 2, Jackie tells us all about being a 'advanced maternal age' mother, how postpartum mom rage interfered with her mental health and the how valuable it is to go out and fined or create your own mom village. Jackie is the owner of Yoga Jawn in San Diego, CA. If you are interested in taking one of her classes or want to reach out, check out her instagram page or website: @yoga_jawn https://www.yogajawn.com/Give yourself a hug mama, you are...2024-04-221h 07Reborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodBONUS: Check-in #4 Changing Therapists and what reborn into motherhood is all about.Send us a textIn this check-in episode update you on my mental health journey where I am doing therapy for mom rage (self-diagnosed). After my first therapist did not workout, I now have an amazing therapist that is starting to help me a lot with regulating my emotions.  I also talk about what Reborn into Motherhood is all about. Motherhood is hard and our mental health is so important to keep us going. I believe hearing other mothers journeys and having access to flexible health and fitness programs is a game changer for you t...2024-04-2024 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 11 Annie's Motherhood Journey: Getting pregnant at a young age and navigating through personal growth while being a parent.Send us a textThis week I talk with Annie, mama of 2. After getting pregnant while in college, she shares about the health scare her baby had that led to a planned C-section, and how having her truly helped her grow into a much more understanding and grounded individual. Personal growth is a big part of her life and she attributes that to becoming a mother. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest o...2024-04-1548 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 10 Mary's motherhood Journey: One wild birth story amidst raising four children.Send us a textThis week I talk with Mary, mama of four. With a very surreal location to  give birth to one of her children, she dives into the ups and downs of moving out of state with littles while also pregnant and having to fined her support system in a new area. The addition of each child into her family brought on new and different transitions in her motherhood journey. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.com2024-04-0845 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 09: All about Doula work and motherhood with Sarah MarieSend us a textIn our very first monthly TOPIC EPISODE, I talk with Sarah Marie from the Entering Motherhood Podcast about what a doula is and how it can benefit mamas prenatal, during labor and delivery and/or Postpartum. She also dives into her own motherhood journey, from an unplanned C-section to then having an unmedicated VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarian) with her second and how her motherhood journey led her to becoming a doula, a passion of hers. Have questions for Sarah? Submit your questions to me via social or e-mail, Q&A episode...2024-04-0155 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodBONUS: Check-in #3 A sick household and how therapy and Fitness helped me through it all.Send us a textFrom getting Strep to needing to isolate due to Fifth's disease (Slap Cheeck Rash), I update you all the endless different illnesses we went through in a matter of 3 weeks and how therapy was a huge benefit for my mental health through it, along with fitness. Working out has become my main form of self-care, so much so that I am now a Team BODi Health and Fitness Partner. My BODi website: https://mysite.coach.teambeachbody.com?coachId=3069776&locale=en_USGive yourself a hu...2024-03-2833 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 08 Elaine's Motherhood Journey: Postpartum Preeclampsia and the benefits of having a good support systemSend us a textAs a new first time mom, Elaine talks to us about having to be rehospitalized for postpartum preeclampsia and how having such a good support system really helped during that time and throughout her postpartum journey so far. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-03-2546 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 07 Emmy's Motherhood Journey: Becoming a mama of 2 under 2 mid pandemic.Send us a textFrom having two kids under two years while moving states mid pandemic, Emmy tells us about the ups and downs of becoming a mother and how that led her to start her own business in something she is passionate about. Follow Emmy's business on instagram: @theothermaidofhonor_events  Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as...2024-03-1848 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodBONUS: Check-in #2 Mental health update and Disney with my kidsSend us a textIn this bonus check-in episode, I update you on seeking therapy for my mom rage and talk about my first trip to Disneyland with my children. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-03-1316 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 06 Rashonda's Motherhood Journey: Trusting her body through two home birthsSend us a textIn this week's episode I talk with Rashonda, mama of two, about her empowering  home birth experiences and what it was like starting her own business soon after having her second daughter. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-03-1149 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 05 Mariela's Motherhood Journey: Creating her own village as a working stay at home mom.Send us a textAs a podcast host herself of a motherhood podcast, Mariela tells us all about creating her own village of mamas after moving to a new city with no local support system.  She prioritizes self-care when needed in order to be the best mother she can be to her son and runs a local moms group. Show notes:Self-care episode on Mama Wears athleisure with me as a guest- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FNM2I95NL4g7koXAo1tFW?si=ncIzdRN7Ro2Mk0-mrkmqlgMariela De...2024-03-0440 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodBONUS: Check-in #1 - transitioning into having two toddlersSend us a textIn this bonus check-in episode I talk about how my transition into having two toddlers is going and how it is affecting my mental health. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-02-2816 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp 04 Beverley's Motherhood Journey: Navigating single parenting while being a working momSend us a textThis week I talk with Beverly, working mama of 1. Tune in as she talks about having to advocate for herself going into labor, finding herself as a single parent, dealing with diastasis recti and learning to accept the outcomes of her experiences. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.g...2024-02-2645 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 03 Sharing My Motherhood Journey: Navigating mom rage and loss of identity.Send us a textIn this week's episode, I share my motherhood journey. Tune is as I talk about experiencing two very different child births, loss of identity, mom rage and how I started finding myself again. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-02-1940 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 02 Megan's Motherhood Journey: Diving deep into the world of tongue ties.Send us a textThis week I talk with Megan, NICU nurse and mama of two. Tune in as she shares the vast differences between her babies with child birth and nursing. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-02-1251 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodIntroducing Reborn Into MotherhoodSend us a textWelcome to the Reborn into Motherhood Podcast.  In this intro episode I share with you how the idea of this podcast came to be, what it's all about and a little about myself.Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-02-0515 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodEp. 01 Candyce's Motherhood Journey: Preclampsia and having kids in different decadesSend us a textFrom  experiencing preclampsia 2 out of 3 pregnancies to undiagnosed postpartum depression, tune in to hear Candyce's experience with motherhood. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gle/RuGTsRQAqGoGs4MX82024-02-0542 minReborn into MotherhoodReborn into MotherhoodReborn into Motherhood TrailerSend us a textHi Mamas! Welcome to the Reborn into Motherhood Podcast. The transition into motherhood can be tough and lonely, but know that you are not alone! Tune in weekly as I talk to different mamas about their journey into motherhood and beyond. Give yourself a hug mama, you are doing great! Follow me on Instagram : @rebornintomotherhood E-mail: rebornintomotherhood@gmail.comIf you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form and I will reach out as soon as I can : https://forms.gl...2024-01-2100 min