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How Long 'Til Bedtime?189. [ENCORE] Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly KennedyIn honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes exploring the emotional and mental shifts that come with new motherhood. In this encore conversation, Allison Egidi is joined by Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy, maternal wellness coaches and co-founders of Mother Tree Wellness, to talk candidly about their own experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety—and how they turned those struggles into a mission to support other moms. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How postpartum anxiety and depression can show up—even when you're “doing all the ri...2025-05-261h 04
How Long 'Til Bedtime?188. Day/Night Confusion in Newborns: How to Help Your Baby Sleep BetterIs your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood. In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down: What day/night confusion really is and why it happens The simple environmental changes that help your baby reset their internal clock How to use light and dark to gently guide your newborn’s circadian rhythm How long it can take to "fix" day/night confusion When a...2025-05-1911 min
Playhouse FriendsMindfulness for Moms with Kayce HodosEver get stuck in a shame spiral over little things (or big things!) as a mom? In this episode, perinatal mental health specialist Kayce Hodos shares this exercise in mindfulness for managing mom guilt, frustration, and all those big feelings. Kayce explains why resisting guilt only makes it worse, how mindfulness can shift everything, and why self-compassion isn’t just fluffy advice. Tune in for real, evidence-based tips for any stage of motherhood!Learn more about Kayce at: kaycehodos.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it wi...2025-05-1505 min
SHIFT Talking™39: GUEST | Kayce Hodos on Postpartum, Identity Loss, and Giving Moms Permission to Hate the Hard PartsIn this episode, we’re talking SHIFT with therapist Kayce Hodos—an expert in perinatal mental health and someone who’s deeply unafraid to tell the truth about motherhood.Together, we dismantle the myths that keep parents isolated: the pressure to feel instant love, the shame of postpartum identity loss, the fantasy that becoming a parent will heal your wounds instead of exposing them. Kayce opens up about her own postpartum experience, what she wishes she had known, and how the system continues to fail parents (especially moms) in their most vulnerable moments.We talk depres...2025-05-091h 02
The Healthy Post Natal Body PodcastMental Health Prep: The Missing Piece in Pregnancy Preparation with Kayce HodosSend us a textThis week I am delighted to be joined by Kayce Hodos as we're discussing perinatal mental health and why it's soo often overlooked as a natural part of pregnancy preparations.Kayce is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist who helps anxious and overwhelmed moms navigate motherhood with confidence. Drawing from her own experience with postpartum anxiety and 20 years in the mental health field, she cuts through unrealistic parenting advice to deliver evidence-based mindfulness strategies that actually work. Whether her clients are struggling with sleep deprivation, feelings...2025-03-301h 01
Mama Genius Entrepreneurs PodcastMom Overwhelm is Real: Kayce Hodos’ Guide to Finding PeaceAre you exhausted trying to juggle motherhood, work, and actually take care of yourself? You’re not alone. Kayce Hodos, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor & Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, helps overwhelmed moms navigate the chaos with confidence using realistic mindfulness strategies.In this episode, Kayce breaks down why mindfulness isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a practical, game-changing skill that can help you break free from stress, self-doubt, and burnout.Join us for this 15-minute, high-impact conversation on the Mama Genius Podcast—where real stories meet real solutions, in mom time.2025-03-1216 min
The Nope CoachWhen Mama Says No: The Power of Parental Boundaries with Kayce HodosEver feel like you're juggling flaming chainsaws while tap dancing on a tightrope? Welcome to the wild world of early motherhood! In this eye-opening chat with perinatal mental health specialist Kayce Hodos, we dive into the nitty-gritty of setting boundaries and managing family dynamics when you've got tiny humans running the show. In this episode Suzanne and Kayce discuss: The Boundary Balancing Act Why "just trust your instincts" isn't always the best advice How to communicate your needs without feeling guilty The art of saying "no" to unsolicited advice (and MLM essential o...2025-02-1944 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeBeyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: The Real Truth About Maternal Mental Health with Kayce HodosMotherhood isn’t always the dreamy, picture-perfect journey social media makes it out to be. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kayce Hodos, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of maternal mental health.
Kayce shares her own postpartum journey, highlighting the gaps between Instagram-worthy parenting advice and the real, evidence-based support that moms truly need. From postpartum anxiety to the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health, we dive deep into the misconceptions that often leave new moms fe...2025-02-1623 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBeyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: The Real Truth About Maternal Mental Health with Kayce HodosMotherhood isn’t always the dreamy, picture-perfect journey social media makes it out to be. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kayce Hodos, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of maternal mental health.
Kayce shares her own postpartum journey, highlighting the gaps between Instagram-worthy parenting advice and the real, evidence-based support that moms truly need. From postpartum anxiety to the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health, we dive deep into the misconceptions that often leave new moms fe...2025-02-1623 min
Dread TalksS.1 E.6 Expectations vs. Reality: The Truth About MotherhoodIn this conversation, Kayce Hodos shares her journey to motherhood, discussing the choices she made and the societal pressures she faced. The discussion delves into the reality of motherhood, contrasting expectations with actual experiences, and highlights the importance of community support. They explore the pressure to appear perfect and the need for honesty among mothers about their struggles. Finally, they address the trade-offs of motherhood, acknowledging both the joys and sacrifices involved in raising children.
Takeaways
Societal expectations can pressure women into traditional roles.
Motherhood is a personal choice and varies for everyone.
T...2025-01-2541 min
How Long 'Til Bedtime?115. Our Guests Have Even More To Say - Part TwoAfter each guest interview we do for the podcast, Allison asks our guests some rapid-fire questions unrelated to their area of expertise. Today’s episode is a compilation of all the great “bonus answers” they shared with us in the last six months. These five guests will share their best parenting advice, book and podcast and show recommendations, favorite meal they prepare at home, and the personal goal they are working towards this year. Links to the previous episodes referred to in this episode: 84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos 89. Ditching...2023-12-2517 min
Yoga Birth BabiesPrenatal Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Kayce Hodos LMHC, PMH-CMy guess is you may have heard of the term PMAD, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder? PMAD does cover the whole experience of prenatal, postnatal and beyond. But most of the time when you think of PMAD, you think of what happens in postpartum. Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I want to focus on prenatal stress, anxiety and depression. It is really an enormous change in people’s lives. A lot of the time people do experience this and may not even recognize it. After all, we often hear that in pregnancy we should be glowing and excited about thi...2023-09-2046 min
How Long 'Til Bedtime?84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce HodosMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Regular listeners know how much importance Allison places on maternal wellness. Today, we are looking at maternal wellness from yet another angle. For this episode, Allison is joined by Kayce Hodos, a maternal mental health therapist and coach. Allison and Kayce are discussing proactive steps you can take to support a new mom’s mental health during her pregnancy and after the baby is born. They discuss why a new mom’s mental health is just as important as her physical health, what can be done during pregnancy to pr...2023-05-2259 min
Beyond Therapy PodcastSupporting Perinatal Clients in Counseling EnvironmentsWant continuing education credit?
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As awareness of perinatal mood disorders and loss increases, clinicians are addressing these issues more frequently in the course of treatment. In today's episode, we'll talk with Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Kayce Hodos about her work with perinatal clients. Today's episode centers the experiences of white, cis-gendered, heterosexual mothers. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode on supporting Racially and gender-diverse birthgivers.
Learning Objectives
Identify common beliefs about motherhood that could be impacted by PMADS
Identify aspects of social conditioning around motherhood th...2023-02-091h 07
Mom and Mind252: Preparation and Prevention of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions with Kayce Hodos, LCMHC, PMH-CToday’s focus is on thinking ahead in your perinatal mental health journey. Most of us learn about our problems as they are happening, and we have to learn how to cope along the way. When someone who has “been there” is open and honest about their experience, we can plan ahead and be better prepared. Join me to hear the journey story of today’s guest.Kayce Hodos has spent the better part of her 20+ year career in mental health focused on loss and life transitions. After having her son in 2012, her coping skills were put to the t...2023-01-1639 min
Recovering From ReligionE86: Celebrating The Holidays As A Nonbeliever w/ Kace Hodos, LCMHCMany nonbelievers, especially those who have recently left their religion, struggle to redefine what the holidays mean to them. We'll discuss these challenges and provide ways to create your own meaningful rituals that will help you transform this time of year into a season of reason!
Kayce Hodos, LCMHS is a licensed therapist specializing in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She recently started a coaching service to provide secular resources, support and a safe community for new nonbelievers. She lives in Wake Forest, NC, with her husband, son, and dog.
Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and E...2021-09-2052 min
Recovering From ReligionE52: Adjustment to Parenthood with Kayce Hodos, LCMHCThe adjustment to parenthood is one of the most stressful transitions of a lifetime. The sleep deprivation alone is enough to make you question how the human race has survived. This conversation will provide tips for managing the overwhelming demands of life with a newborn, setting boundaries with religious grandparents, and coping with postpartum depression and anxiety. We’ll also cover some realistic ways you can offer support to new parents.
Kayce Hodos is a licensed therapist in Wake Forest, NC. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of settings, including hospice, employee assistance programs, an...2021-08-171h 18Recovering From ReligionE51: Ask A Therapist w/ Kayce Hodos, LPC, Rebecca Williams, LMFT, and Praia Westerband-Otero, LMHCWhat is going on in your life for which you could use the advice and counsel from a professional therapist? For this RfRx session we’ve invited 3 mental health professionals to answer your questions. They are professionals in the fields of individual therapy, relationships, pregnancy, child raising, family counselling, sex therapy, alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, grief, end-of-life, personal growth and more.
Praia Westerband-Otero, LMHC, CASAC, is a mental health professional specializing in individual, relationship, alcohol/substance abuse and sex therapy with an emphasis in alternative relationships. https://remotementalhealth.net/ny/praia Rebecca Williams, LMFT, is a marriage and family th...2021-08-161h 21Recovering From ReligionE44: Grief Without God w/ Kayce Hodos, LPCOriginally premiered on RfRx YouTube Channel May 8, 2020
We are all grieving in some shape or form, some more than others. How do you handle your grief, how does one handle grief now if you’ve given up the belief that a god is in control? How should we respond to someone who is grieving? This week we’ll be navigating through these questions and more. Join us as we talk with Kayce Hodos, LPC and provide you with some tools on how to manage our grief.
Resources
- The Grieving Nonbeliever’s Bill of Rights: http://griefbeyondbelief.org/the-grieving-nonbelievers-bill-of-rights/
- Holmes a...2021-08-091h 22Recovering From ReligionE36: Cognitive Dissonance: Why It's So Hard For Humans To Change Their Minds w/ Kayce HodosIn this RfRx session we will talk about cognitive dissonance. We will begin by discussing what it is and its evolutionary origins, and we will also analyse how it relates to mental health and religion. Finally, we will study how to recognize cognitive dissonance and how to deal with it once we know it's there.
Kayce Hodos, LCMHC is a licensed therapist specializing in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She recently started a coaching service to provide secular resources, support and a safe community for new nonbelievers. She lives in Wake Forest, NC, with her husband, son...2021-08-011h 18
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesTaking On Your Task Mismanagement: A Strategy Session With Kayce HodosI sit down with therapist, Kayce Hodos, who specializes in providing support to moms adjusting to their crazy new life with baby. I guide Kayce through a Strategy Session to take her challenges with task mismanagement head on so she can live a less flustered life and run a more productive business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Insight Into Creating A Solid Task Management System ✔️How To Carve Out Purposeful Time In Your Schedule And Stick To It ✔️Why You Must Treat Your Task List Like Your Boss ✔️Best Pract...2019-03-041h 01