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The Mom Mentality PodcastRest is Productive: A guided relaxation practice to find rest and reconnection to self when it all feels too muchWelcome to the 27th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! This SOLO episode, is one where I offer you space to rest and connect with your emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them. I guide you through a light stream exercise with visualizing and connection to your body. Most of us were not taught how to connect with our body and emotions and often get stuck analyzing and intellectualizing. I know this practice will be refreshing and nourishing for you and you can come back to it as many times as you need. I would love to...2025-07-1711 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 26: From Perfection to Connection: Sharing my Motherhood JourneyWelcome to the 26th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! In this SOLO episode, I get open and honest about my personal journey through motherhood, highlighting my challenges of pregnancy loss, anxiety, and postpartum mental health. I reflect on my process, from striving for control and for the perfect pregnancy and birth to leaning into vulnerability and connection through my imperfect journey. We also talk about preeclampsia and my experience with my son being in the NICU. I know so many of you will relate and I can't wait to hear from those of you wh...2025-07-1116 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 25: Moving with Motherhood: How to keep showing up for you in this new season with Nicole GarciaWelcome to the 25th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Nicole Garcia, mom of three and the founder of Motherhood Moves, a fitness community focused on supporting mothers through their wellness journeys. Nicole shares her personal experiences with motherhood, fitness, and the importance of self-care. We get real on the challenges mothers face, the significance of building a supportive community, and the need for a non-judgmental space where moms can show up as they are. We also talk about breaking generational patterns, finding identity beyond motherhood, and the struggles of balancing life and business...2025-07-0353 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 24 : Healing and Revealing yourself in Motherhood: How to Fuse Traditional Therapy and Ancient Healing Practices with Parashakti AlexandraWelcome to the 24th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Parashakti Alexandra Spergel, a mother and sacred space holder supporting women through life transitions and rites of passage. We discuss the transformative power of pain, the importance of community support, and the role of therapy and ancient healing practices in personal growth. Alexandra shares her experiences with OCD, trauma, and the significance of creativity during pregnancy. Our conversation also touches on the concept of matrescence, the challenges of postpartum life, and the profound changes that motherhood brings to one's identity and sense of self.2025-06-2655 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 23: The Simple Shift that Can Change Everything: How to Create the Motherhood Experience you DeserveWelcome to the 23rd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast! This SOLO episode we will have a chat about my reflections and a practical tool to shift your experience as a mom for the better! I explain the importance of prioritizing personal needs over societal expectations. We also get into the common struggle of feeling overwhelmed by 'shoulds' in motherhood and focus on the need for self-care and personal fulfillment to better support both ourselves and our children. It is simple but it is POWERFUL. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Mom Mentality Podcast 01:57 Reflections on Mot...2025-06-1912 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 22: Holding the Mother: The transformative power of postpartum support with Alex MonahanWelcome to the 22nd episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Alex Monahan, mother and doula, is a heartfelt conversation about the complexities of motherhood, the importance of emotional wellbeing, and the vital role of support during the postpartum period. We discuss our personal experiences with birth trauma, the significance of building a supportive birth team, and the healing power of community. Alex also opens up about her experience with grief as a motherless mother. If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing!! Chap...2025-06-1255 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 21: Redefining Your Worth: Body Image and Identity Shifts in Motherhood with Francesca EmmaWelcome to the 21st episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Francesca Emma, mother and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, is all about body image and identity changes in motherhood! She shares her insights on motherhood, body image, and emotional eating. We discuss the importance of modeling healthy relationships with food for children, understanding the impact of pregnancy on body image, and navigating the challenges of emotional eating and shame. We also get into social media’s influence on our body image and how to build a community around you that is supportive. If yo...2025-06-0549 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 20: Healing the Mother Wound with Marci BaronWelcome to the 20th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Marci Baron, intuitive guide, energy alchemist, author and mom, gets into the topic of the Mother Wound! She helps us understand how to identify the Mother Wound within ourselves and how she helps her clients to heal in order to improve their motherhood journeys and relationship to themselves and other women. If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marci Barron 03:28 Marci's Journey into Motherhood and...2025-05-2953 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 19: The Realities of Expecting: De-influencing Motherhood with Caitlin WilderWelcome to the 19th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Caitlin Wilder from Wilder Beginnings, doula, content creator, and mom of two. We get candid about her journey to becoming a doula and content creator, the expectations vs. realities of postpartum, the lies that influencers tell about motherhood, and allowing yourself to enjoy your unique motherhood experience. If you love this episode I would SO appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing so other moms can easily find the podcast too! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Caitlin Wilder ...2025-05-2241 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 18: Staying true to you in motherhood with Kali QuinnWelcome to the 18th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Kali Quinn, intuitive tarot card reader and mom of two, is all about connecting with and following your intuition and advocating for yourself as a mother and woman. Kali also shares an intuitive tarot card reading for the collective Mom Mentality Community with us at the end! If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing Chapters 00:00 Embracing Intuition in a Skeptical World 11:12 Navigating Client Relationships and Boundaries 1...2025-05-1558 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 17: From Pain to Purpose: On Creating Inclusive Spaces for Mothers with Laura SiddonsWelcome to the 17th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Laura Siddons, co-owner of The Nesting Place, is all about creating your village, how transformational experiences shape your path, setting boundaries, and so much more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Motherhood and Community Support 03:51 Laura's Journey to Becoming a Doula 06:08 The Birth of a Support Group 09:06 Transformative Experiences in Motherhood 12:08 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 15:17 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Mothers 18:04 Lessons from Twin Motherhood 21:04 The Importance of Self-Care and Bo...2025-05-0147 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 16: Mother or Martyr? My reflections on celebrating your birthday as a momWelcome to the 16th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode we will have an honest conversation about my experience in celebrating my birthday as a mom recently and the societal messages we get about our identity when we become mothers. Chapters 00:00 Life Update and Reflections on Motherhood 09:18 The Journey of Motherhood and Self-Care 13:39 Shifting the Narrative: Celebrating Yourself as a Mother 19:33 The Importance of Time for Moms I hope you found this episode to be inspiring and transform the way you view yourself and motherhood. I am so gra...2025-04-2416 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 15: How to Find More Ease in Motherhood: Applying the Wisdom of Human Design with Helen GardnerWelcome to the 15th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Helen Gardner, is all about using your Human Design to find more flow and ease in motherhood! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Human Design and Motherhood 03:50 Helen's Journey into Human Design 06:54 Understanding Human Design Types 10:01 The Role of Energy Types in Parenting 12:58 Emotional vs Non-Emotional Energy Centers 15:54 Navigating Emotions as a Non-Emotional Parent 18:58 The Importance of Boundaries in Motherhood 21:57 Managing Energy and Emotions in Parenting 24:58 Th...2025-04-1753 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 14: Self-Compassion and How to Meet the Moment with More Grace with Leigh CraneWelcome to the 14th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Leigh Crane, is all about SELF COMPASSION and learning to meet the moment with presence and grace! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Mom Mentality Podcast 02:07 The Journey of Motherhood and Self-Compassion 06:10 Finding Balance in Parenting 10:19 Transitioning from Educator to Full-Time Mom 14:52 The Value of Motherhood and Identity 18:01 Navigating Choices in Motherhood 24:09 Experiencing Loss: The Impact of Miscarriage 26:31 Navigating the Journey of Parenthood 30:32 Embracing the Po...2025-04-1047 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 13: On Simplifying Your Self-Care as a MomWelcome to the 13th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode we will have a real talk chat about self-care as a mom. In the episode we chat about: The challenge of self-care as a mom The way we approach self-care can create stress instead of relief. Understand the 'how' and ‘why’ behind self-care practices. Negative self-talk can block the benefits of self-care. Identifying and changing negative beliefs Self-compassion Mindfulness as a mom You are not your thoughts and tools for observing your thoughts Thank you so much for listening! I am so gra...2025-04-0321 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 12: Reconnecting to your Innate Wisdom: Chiropractic care and Motherhood with Dr. Adriana LazareWelcome to the TWELFTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Dr. Adriana Lazare, is all about trusting the innate wisdom of your body and intuition as a mom from pregnancy through postpartum. In the episode we chat about: Adriana's Journey to Chiropractic Care The Importance of Trusting Your Body Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy The Holistic Approach to Motherhood Tuning into Innate Wisdom Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood Motherless mothers and how loss impacts parenting Trusting Yourself as a Mother Empowering New Mothers Adriana is a mom and a chiropractor based...2025-03-2742 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 11: We don't need to be managed: Mom rage and how to actually deal with triggersWelcome to the TENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode gets into the topic of Managing Triggers around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum/motherhood and more. Topics we chat about include: Life update Whats been coming up for me lately Identifying your mom triggers How to prepare for being triggered Giving yourself space vs. managing your feelings Mom rage and what it's actually about Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! I know your time is SO precious as a mom...2025-03-2116 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 10: : Its Major: Miscarriage and Why it needs more space than it is givenWelcome to the TENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode gets into the topic of Miscarriage and why it needs more acknowledgement. Topics in this episode include: Miscarriage compared to other grief Statistics on miscarriage Changes in societal conversations The impact of NOT acknowledging it How to create space to honor your loss Moving forward after miscarriage Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it re...2025-03-1417 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 9: The Mental Load and How to Harness your Superpower with Jaclyn WeissWelcome to the NINTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This guest episode with corporate mom of four and entrepreneur, Jaclyn Weiss, gets into the Mental Load and so much more! Topics in this episode include: Balancing work and family life, Navigating ADHD as a mom Being present with your children Jaclyn’s experiences with postpartum anxiety The emotional toll of miscarriage The significance of connection among mothers and learning from each other Jaclyn Weiss is a powerhouse mom of four, a Financial Crime Compliance corporate leader, and a multi-business owner with a passion for taking mes...2025-03-0650 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 8: The surprising way to boost your confidence as a momWelcome to the EIGHTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This solo episode is all about the secret to CONFIDENCE as a new mom or mom to be! Life update Energy of confidence Research on confidence and belonging What confidence is truly about Importance of being authentic and honest with friends to build confidence Visualization to help with confidence Podcast community/connection Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and i...2025-02-2717 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 7: Empowering yourself in Pregnancy and Motherhood with Avrey GabrielleWelcome to the SEVENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about empowering yourself in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood! The role of a Doula vs. Midwife Avrey’s journey to becoming a doula Pregnancy and birth during COVID Preparing for a second child Holistic support for pregnancy and postpartum Bringing spirituality into the birth process and beyond A very special angel card reading! Guest info: Avrey Gabrielle is the founder of Womb Earth and Beyond and has served as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, energy healer, and yoga practition...2025-02-2056 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 6: Beginning AGAIN and How to move forward when your journey didn't start as you hopedWelcome to the SIXTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about BEGINNING AGAIN when your first chapter didn't go as you hoped. In this episode we chat about Our hidden expectations about how our journey will look Honoring your grief When you think you moved forward but you haven’t really Rewriting your story and identifying your desired beliefs Goal vs. Value based behavior Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Reminder of who you truly are Taking your power back Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful to be on this moth...2025-02-1319 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 5: The Power of Mom Friends and Shedding the Shame of PostpartumWelcome to the FIFTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about the power of MOM FRIENDS! In this episode we chat about How we met and our first impressions of one another Our birth stories Birth trauma Mom friends as mirrors Breaking stigma around medication and PPD/PPA The shock of becoming a new mom Postpartum psychosis vs. PPD/PPA What to say to new moms instead of “it gets better” GUEST INFO My beautiful mom friend Melissa Siegman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal...2025-02-0642 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 4: When Things Don't Go to Plan AKA Motherhood and How to Navigate the UnknownWelcome to the fourth episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about navigating the unexpected and unknown in Motherhood! In this episode we chat about The constant change and unexpected in motherhood- life update from me Masculine vs. Feminine (Structure vs. Flow) What it looks like when we are out of balance How being out of balance relates to anxiety How to regain balance and why its needed for managing the unplanned Strategies and structures to help you stay grounded Mindfulness for staying present and in flow Acknowledging your wins and being y...2025-01-3017 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 3: Cry Baby: Anxiety in Motherhood and Why you need to cryWelcome to the third episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about ANXIETY! In this episode we chat about How common anxiety is for moms My perspective on crying in motherhood Suppressing our emotions and how it impacts anxiety Shame around expressing emotions Questions to ask yourself to understand and manage your anxiety Strategies for reducing anxiety LINKS Breathwork APP link https://evolvebyerika.uscreen.io/?via=natalia HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON TEST LINK- https://hsperson.com Thank you so much for listening! I am so grat...2025-01-2316 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 2: Guilty as a MotherWelcome to the second episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about MOM GUILT! In this episode we chat about: Understanding our guilt The history of our guilt How societal conditioning impacts our guilt as women How to spot Guilt How to change your relationships to guilt The thing you might be doing that makes guilt stronger Mindset shifts and perspectives to help manage guilt Strategies to take the control back Reflecting on your future relationship with your children and partner Thank you so much for listening! I am so grateful to be on this...2025-01-1628 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastEpisode 1: Get to know me and My 5 Why's Welcome to the first episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode will be for you to get to know me a little bit and also clarify my intentions for this podcast and what I hope for you to get out of it. I am a psychologist, mom, and advocate for maternal mental health I am a new mom, my son is 13 months old. I experienced a miscarriage prior to conceiving my son. I also went through a traumatic birth experience with my son being born 5 weeks early due to preeclampsia. In ear...2025-01-0916 min

The Mom Mentality PodcastThe Mom Mentality Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Mom Mentality Podcast. If you have been looking for a safe space to have authentic and unfiltered conversations about motherhood you have come to the right place.Im Dr. Natalia Rappa, a fellow new mom, holistic psychologist, and an advocate for maternal mental health. It is my belief that in order to truly enjoy the journey of becoming a mom, we have to also make space for all the hard stuff. Each week we will dive deep into my own reflections of motherhood mixed with mental health topics and practical strategies. So if you are done...2025-01-0100 min