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Welcome MamaMaternal Mental Health AFTER PostpartumWe need to talk. Because maternal mental health is not just postpartum depression—it’s identity loss, invisible labor, and the emotional toll of surviving systems that were never built for mothers in the first place. In this solo episode, Sam breaks down the real state of maternal mental health across the entire motherhood journey, unpacks the daily emotional weight that moms carry, and explains how understanding matrescence could change everything.This episode marks the launch of the Maternal Mental Health Collection—a bold, unapologetic drop designed to name what’s really happening to moms, and why...2025-04-2225 min
Welcome MamaSpirit Baby Medium - Kelly Ann Meehan, MAWelcome to this Witch and the Woo Episode (sans our witch) where Sam sits down with @spiritbabymedium Kelly Meehan to discuss our babie's spirits. Are they waiting for us? How do we know if a baby is calling out to us? How can this be healing after a pregnancy loss or child loss? This is a pretty profound episode that left me reeling. And if some of it goes over your head, same! But think of this as a journey of enlightenment to a new idea of potential reality. It is WILD, you guys. Enjoy!2025-04-1544 min
Welcome MamaJust an IVF Mom: Ali's StoryEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Sam sits down with her friend Ali, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s health practitioner, and creator of Period Pantry, to talk about her raw and honest journey to motherhood through IVF. Ali opens up about her struggles with autoimmune issues, stage 4 endometriosis, and male factor infertility that led her and her husband to pursue IVF. Together, Sam and Ali explore the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with infertility—and how resilience, community, and advocacy helped Ali navigate her path to becoming a mom.Foll...2025-04-011h 07
Welcome MamaHusband Q&A with Tom & SamToday’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hilarious, real-life parenting moments, this episode gives a raw and honest look at parenthood from both sides. Plus, Sam puts Tom in the hot seat with some rapid-fire questions about marriage, dad life, and...2025-03-1842 min
Welcome MamaBIG update and the Care/Career ConundrumSurprise! Emmy had her baby at 34 weeks! Not to plan but we're so glad Emmy and baby boy are doing well. If you would like to support Emmy as she recovers, please email Sam at sam@welcome-mama.com And let's talk about how to be a working mom (or part time working mom) and make it work for your life and how to find balance for you when your choices are limited. Care/Career Conundrum Resources: https://storage.googleapis.com/peanut-assets/reports/US%20-%20The%20State%20of%20Invisibility.pdfhttps://mot...2025-03-0430 min
Welcome MamaEmmy's Surprise Pregnancy, Burnout, and THE Disney TripIn this Emmy episode, she fills us in on the Disney Trip she worked SO hard to make happen for her family and the subsequent burnout from that work. She also talks about her fourth pregnancy and how she feels 6 months pregnant. And the girls end on a vulnerable note, talking about the loss of hope and joy they've both been experiencing. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the s...2025-02-1833 minWelcome MamaWelcome Mama, to Season 2!We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger TikTok @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services Sam - @samthomsonhall YouTube: www...2025-02-0412 min
Welcome MamaSam's Birth and Postpartum StoryIn case you missed it, Sam had her baby girl Georgia back in July 2024. This podcast goes over her birth experience (in detail, girl) and the low lows of postpartum. Want to support the show? Please check out the new Just a Mom collection over at welcome-mama.com! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us...2025-02-0439 minWelcome MamaSeason One Finale - Reflections, Favorites, and What is to ComeWow! What an amazing season it has been! From incredible guests to sharing our own stories of birth, motherhood, and friendship, to silly episodes where we got to laugh and connect! It has been a gift to share these episodes with you and reconnect as friends at the same time. We are taking the summer off to refresh, plan, and have a baby BUT have some exciting updates and season two in store for you! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and tell us what YOU want to hear in season two!Th...2024-05-2133 minWelcome MamaMotherhood Q&A - Mama Hot Seat!In this podcast, we were in the hot seat! Sam and Emmy answer randomly generated questions from ChatGPT on the spot. We had a blast recording this, laughed a ton, and were pushed to answer some pretty deep questions off the cuff.We want to do this again - so please submit your motherhood questions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show o...2024-05-1432 minWelcome MamaWhat We REALLY Want for Mother's DayIn this lighthearted, yet candid podcast, Emmy and Sam share their experiences with Mother's Day, Mother's Day marketing, and being honest about what we truly want! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger 2024-05-0721 minWelcome MamaSpecial Edition: Introducing & Exploring the Welcome Mama Journal & Day Planner – Your Behind-the-Scenes LookIn this special edition episode, Emmy and Sam explore Sam's new book - the Welcome Mama Journal and Day Planner! You have heard us talk about it here and there, especially in wins and losses, but the Journal and Day Planner is now a reality and is coming out May 1st!! In this episode, we explore the journey that was creating this book, the motivations behind it, the setbacks and successes, and even take a tour through every aspect of the book! For more info and to join the waitlist go to www.w...2024-04-3038 minWelcome MamaThe WORST Advice We've Been GivenWe're back with a fun episode! We shared our best advice, now it's time for the worst. With no shortage of advice to pull from, we have some goodies, some motherhood-related, some not! Be sure to tell us your worst motherhood advice on Instagram! You can DM us or comment on the episode post! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us...2024-04-1623 minWelcome MamaThe Psychological Changes of MatrescenceWhen we become mothers, we begin the transformation that is matrescence. One of the most challenging areas of change we may experience is psychological change. From the change in the way we see ourselves, our lives, and how others see us, to changing values, priorities, and perspectives - these changes can be disorienting or empowering! Join us as we explore what this can look like and explore the spectrum of change that we can fall on. For more information on matrescence, check out episode 3 here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TpDt4HNjMS5...2024-04-0925 minWelcome MamaBefore the Pod Talks - Wins, Losses, and Life UpdatesSit in on the type of chit-chat we have before we hit record! We talk all about our current states of motherhood and life and share our personal, and professional wins and losses. We also give some updates on things we have spoken about in the past, like Emmy's trip to Disney, Evie's progress, and Sam's journal and day planner! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you wan...2024-04-0231 minWelcome MamaOur Best Bad HabitsThis podcast is a blast! We had the best time talking about our best BAD habits! You know the ones- the things you do that you know you shouldn't but do anyway because you like to?! Yeah, we have a few of those!We want to hear yours - comment over on instagram or on youtube! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show o...2024-03-2628 minWelcome MamaSocial Media and MotherhoodThis week we take a deep dive into social media, exploring our relationships with social media and how it impacts our motherhood. We also share our biggest struggles, some of which we know you will understand and, although we're both a work in progress, we discuss what has helped us overcome those struggles. Be sure to hop over to Instagram to join the conversation and share your experience! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us...2024-03-1945 minWelcome MamaThe Flawless Performance of MotherhoodStrap in Mamas- The Flawless Performance of Motherhood is a loaded, uncomfortable but important topic. Please, please listen if you've ever felt shame for not being a "good mom". In this podcast, Emmy and Sam explore this theory, what it is, what it means for moms, and how we take off the mask that is perfect motherhood. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a to...2024-03-1237 minWelcome MamaBecoming a Free Mama with Lauren GoldenIn the special podcast, Emmy meets one of her biggest inspirations and the woman whose work helped Emmy start her work-from-home business - Lauren Golden! Lauren is the creator of the Free Mama Movement and author of the International #1 Selling Book of the same name, The Free Mama Movement. Lauren's mission is to help women create income and time freedom (just like Emmy!) And more than that, Lauren's story and mission can help you overcome your fear of the unknown, take chances, and trust yourself! In this podcast, we discuss Lauren's story and h...2024-03-0556 minWelcome MamaMom Guilt with Dr. Caroline DickensIn the podcast, psychologist Dr. Caroline Dickens joins us to talk about mom guilt.We've all felt it, we all know it well, but why? Why is it so common, intrusive, and disruptive? And what can we do about it? Be sure to follow Caroline @drcarolinedickens Check out her free workbook on mom guilt, as well as her entire Becoming Mom program at www.drcarolinedickens.comBe sure to leave us a 5 star rating and write us a review! It means so much to have your support! We w...2024-02-2750 minWelcome MamaShauna's Birth Story - Becoming a First Time Single Mom Via Emergency C-SectionThis week, Shauna joins us to share her very unique and inspiring, yet relatable birth story! From her pregnancy fears to her emergency c-section to caring for her 10 lb. newborn as a single mom recovering from said c-section, there is so much to take from her story. You can find Shauna at www.igniteddecisions.comFollow her on Instagram here. You can also listen to Emmy on Shauna's podcast here! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast o...2024-02-2052 minWelcome MamaSomatic Healing - Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Intution with Lauren Fortuna-FlochWe talk a lot about getting quiet and listening to your intuition BUT not what that even means. Enter this week's guest Lauren! Lauren is a mother, and a former nurse turned holistic birthworker and somatic coach.Her mission is to revolutionize the way women prepare for birth and embrace motherhood. Lauren's unique approach blends "the head and the heart," unifying the analytical and the creative, the mind and the body. Through her somatic healing techniques, she guides women back into their bodies to heal patterns and conditioning, tap into intuition and...2024-02-0745 minWelcome MamaIntrusive Thoughts in MotherhoodIn this vulnerable podcast, Emmy and Sam share their experiences with intrusive thoughts in postpartum and everyday "chronic" thoughts. Emmy also puts on her mental health professional hat to share tips and resources to help overcome the cycles of thoughts. 0:00-7:00- Wins and Losses 7:00 - 35:00 - Intrusive Thoughts Please use the links below to connect with us for additional support and resources. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! ...2024-02-0635 minWelcome MamaWorthwhile Motherhood Advice We've ReceivedMotherhood is full of advice and we've narrowed it down to the ones that stuck with us over the years! It was a great episode from newborn advice to how we look at life! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW O...2024-01-3025 minWelcome MamaThe Second Baby Conversation - Choosing to Have a Second Child After a Challenging First PostpartumSam opens up in the podcast about the unexpected difficult decision of whether or not to have a second baby. She goes into the conversations she and her husband had, how they navigated their differences and eventually decided to have one more baby. If you are struggling with this decision, you are not alone. If you need to talk, DM Sam at @welcomemamabysam any time. And for more make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. They all help us out a ton so thank you in advance! We want to hear you...2024-01-2319 minWelcome MamaPreparing for a Postive Postpartum Experience with Jess HullWhether you're preparing for postpartum, in the trenches of postpartum, or long past your postpartum days - this conversation with Jess is worth a listen. Jess Hull is the founder of Mother Me, a digital postpartum community focused on giving pregnant women the info they need and the support they deserve so they create a peaceful and happy postpartum experience. In this podcast, we talk about how to prepare for your postpartum period, prep for your second baby, let go of the stress of a partner who parents differently than you, and much more! 2024-01-1648 minWelcome MamaExploring the Placenta and its Potential Postpartum Power with Anna PetersonIn this jam-packed episode, doula and placenta encapsulator Anna Peterson shares with us her expertise in the placenta. We talk about it all from what the placenta is, what it does, and what the research says about the potential benefits of ingesting your placenta.Anna Peterson lives in Decorah, IA with her two kids, two cats, and one husband. She is a professor of history at Luther College and has published numerous academic books and articles on maternity policy, focusing on the country of Norway in the 19th and 20th centuries. She is a passionate advocate...2024-01-0943 minWelcome MamaGoal and Intention Setting - Why and How We Still Set Goals as MomsIn this podcast, Sam and Emmy share their processes for setting goals and intentions each year. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger TikTok @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co f...2024-01-0232 minWelcome MamaMotherhood Wins and Losses: From Cockroach Breeding to Tongue Tie TriumphIn this not so mini minisode - Sam and Emmy discuss some of their motherhood wins and losses over the years! From cockroach breeding to following our intuitions, it is a wild ride! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @w...2023-12-2632 minWelcome MamaA Mom's Guide to Tongue, Lip, and Cheek TiesSam's experience as a first-time mom with a tongue-tied baby sparked a passion for informing others about oral restrictions. Here is everything she has learned and feels you should know! Resources: Tongue Tied by Dr. Richard Baxter - https://a.co/d/8O2MfLfFreed Up Mamas - www.freedupmama.comLingua - https://www.linguallc.com/We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you wa...2023-12-1247 minWelcome MamaFree Birth at Home - Evie's Birth StoryIn this podcast, Emmy discusses Evie's at-home free birth to celebrate Evie's second birthday! This birth was so special and simple and is an empowering story. Enjoy!We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy...2023-12-1226 minWelcome MamaNatural Home Birth After C-Section - Twighla's Birth StoryA natural home birth after a c-section was Emmy's dream and in this episode, she shares her empowering, inspiring, and truly magical journey to welcome Twighla into this world.We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco2023-12-0551 minWelcome MamaSpirited Children - Adapting to Children Who Trigger YouDo you know a child who is charismatic and charming but whose big reactions and strong personality trigger you constantly? You might know a spirited child. In this podcast, Emmy, a former school psychologist and mental health professional, shares her experience of working with and raising spirited children. She discusses her struggle and how she has worked on herself and the children's environments and skillset to improve life for everyone! For more information on Mom-mas - head to www.welcome-mama.com We want to hear your birth and mot...2023-11-2840 minWelcome MamaThe Witch and The Woo: Meeting with Spiritual Channel and Mom, Nea ClareIt's Emmy's birthday! To celebrate, we met with a very special guest - Nea Clare! Nea is a mom of a fourteen-year-old and five-year-old, a mindset coach.. oh and a spiritual channel. In this podcast, Nea tells us about what it was like to tune into her gift of talking with spirits and what it has been like since then. She also gave us each a short reading that was SPOT on. To connect with Nea head to www.yeswardcoaching.comWe want to hear your birth and...2023-11-211h 14Welcome MamaAre Modern Moms Missing Out? Let's Explore Rites of PassageIn this eye-opening podcast, Sam brings the topic of Rites of Passage to the table. What are they, is motherhood a rite of passage, and are we doing it all wrong? We discuss what a healthy rite of passage looks like and how you can embrace your motherhood as the rite of passage it is and was meant to be with ceremony or just intention. For more on rites of passage go to www.nikkmccahon.com or check out Jane Hardwick Collins's book Herstory. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! C...2023-11-1441 minWelcome MamaTeddy's Birth Story: Sam's Experience Being Induced as a First Time MomIn this podcast, Sam shares her experience of deciding to induce labor, her lessons learned, and what she plans to do differently next time. She explores how she and her view of birth have changed since experiencing her version of motherhood and whether or not she would change her first birth.If you have a birth story you would like to share, you can fill out this form or email becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to h...2023-11-0727 minWelcome MamaThe Witch and The Woo: Spooky Motherhood StoriesIn this spooky Halloween edition, Emmy and Sam share their spooky stories and their touches with the other side, as well as open up about some of their beliefs and practices. The Witch and The Woo is a little side series you'll see dropping in every once in a while, just because the girls like talking to each other about these things! If you want to see more episodes like this, you can let us know at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com You can also submit your birth story, matrescence story, or spooky story here: htt...2023-10-3132 minWelcome MamaFox's Birth StoryWe want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger TikTok @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services Sam - @samthomsonhall YouTube: www...2023-10-2426 minWelcome MamaThe First 40 Days PostpartumHEY MAMA - WE ARE MOVING OUR UPLOAD DAY! From now on we'll be uploading on Tuesdays at 12 AM so make a note, set your alarms, and enjoy Becoming Mama to start your day on TUESDAYS starting 10/24! In this extremely vulnerable podcast, Emmy and Sam discuss the first forty days. Whatever you call it, the first forty days, the postpartum period, the fourth trimester, while wonderful in many ways, it is challenging. In this podcast, we discuss our experiences and what we have done or will do to make the first 40 days more m...2023-10-2241 minWelcome MamaBirth Story Listening - How to Accept and Transform Your Birth ExperienceIn this powerful podcast, Emmy explains what birth story listening is, where the process originated, how it helped her heal from her traumatic birth, and now helps her help others to heal. If this podcast resonated with you, Emmy is hosting a Birth Stories Writing Session on Oct. 29th! Click here to learn more and to register! For more on Birth Story Listening head to www.arrivalstories.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by u...2023-10-1517 minWelcome MamaThe Becoming: MatrescenceIf you are a mom of any age or mom-to-be, you need to listen to this one! Sam covers the basics of matrescence, from what it is to how it affects every aspect of our lives. Knowing and understanding this concept is absolutely life-changing. Thank you to the foremothers of matrescence research including: Dr. Dana Raphael - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2... Dr. Trudelle Thomas - https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...Dr. Aurelie Athan - https://www.matrescence.com/Sophie Brock - https://drsophiebrock.com/ Ni...2023-10-0824 minWelcome MamaWhat You Should Know About UsThis episode is a little longer than our usual episode but you should probably know this - who we are, where we came from, how we became friends, then not close friends, now podcast co-hosts, and how we got into the realm of motherhood work. We also explain where this podcast is going and why and what we hope you'll join us for. Timestamps: Connect with us! Emmy - @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services Sam - @samanthahall__YouTube: www.yo...2023-09-2830 minWelcome MamaThe Becoming Mama PodcastIn this introductory episode, long-lost best friends Emmy and Sam embark on an enlightening journey to explore the transformative world of motherhood. From deeply personal birth stories to the profound transition of matrescence, they lay the groundwork for what's to come in this heartwarming series.We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast...2023-09-2001 min