This new year started off with its fair challenges for us, including a stomach virus, breaks from work and cases of Covid (in both our households!), and more. Today, we want to share our thoughts about these experiences in pandemic parenting, as well as give you some tools that we’ve found helpful, including mindset shifts and exercises that you can start implementing in your daily life. If you’re exhausted right now, know that we’re right there with you, but that you don’t have to stay stuck in...
Jan 31, 2022•27 min
Motherhood can be hard for EVERY single one of us, and if you feel like you’re silently struggling in this area you are not alone. I’m so excited to be introducing you to Laura and Megan from The Matrescence, and if you’re not sure what this word means, don’t worry because we talk all about the meaning behind the name and the very personal mission of The Matrescence in this powerful episode! What Laura and Megan are doing in the world right now is so needed, because we all know how difficult it ...
Jan 24, 2022•40 min
Ask and you shall receive! Molly joins the podcast as a “real mom” from our community with her compelling story. She gives details on advocating for herself in the delivery room (with the help of her doula Amy :)), tips for protecting her peace on social media while struggling with PCOS and infertility, where she sets boundaries and allows for space with inlaws and family members and how she and her husband work through their partnership challenges. There is a little something for EVERY HERself ...
Jan 17, 2022•39 min
“Come on, we never hang out anymore. What would one drink hurt?” The pressure around drinking is still relevant for many women in our community. For some it’s not an issue where others feel the heaviness of saying ‘yes’ out of obligation even though their gut is saying “no”. In this episode with Michelle Smith from @recoveryisthenewblack, we dive into all things mommy wine culture and how to be a better friend or stand up for yourself. Michelle is an author, educator and engaging TEDx speaker an...
Jan 10, 2022•52 min
Happy New Year HERself listeners! We start this year with some inspiration and prompts to help you reframe your thoughts around some of life’s biggest stressors. Whether it’s a last minute change of plans, the demands from everyone everywhere, the tiny tasks that add up to big overwhelm, or feeling the monotony of life… this episode will help you process. Let’s start this year with grace and realistic expectations. And we will be right by your side through it all! HERSELF PATREON : https://www.p...
Jan 03, 2022•30 min
We brought back Molly Millwood’s episode this week! Molly was our first author to join the podcast and our first book club author for HERself. Her message is an important one for any stage of motherhood and is one of our most listened to episodes to date. If you have read her incredible book To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma...you know how powerful her words are. It is both freeing and validating for women in the throes of one of life’s biggest transitions: mother...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Mental health therapist Kate Borsato joins us on the podcast as we bring back her episode from late 2020. Different year, same struggles for many as we dive into pandemic stress, postpartum anxiety and the identity shift that motherhood brings. These conversations need to happen and this podcast is the perfect platform for them. So in today's episode, you can expect vulnerability, honesty, and help navigating through your own motherhood challenges. All the while, this amazing expert will lead th...
Dec 20, 2021•51 min
Eve Rodsky joins the podcast to talk on the unfair division of household labor. As women, we are doing ⅔ of the work at home… even for those who have working roles outside the home. And it’s up to us to change the script within our own homes to help our next generation see a new way of playing fair. Learn and unlearn with us on this important conversation this week! A great one to bring back to your partner and start implementing right away. MEET EVE 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE : http:...
Dec 13, 2021•54 min
Brooke from @nutrition.for.mamas gives our audience the information we wish we had years ago in regards to nutrition, food freedom, and body image. As a registered dietitian who has struggles with insecurities in the past, Brooke speaks in a way that is warm, inviting, but also has the facts. If you are looking at where to start with intuitive eating, how to prevent binges, and also some easy grab and go meal and snack ideas, we cover it all this week. Thank you for all that you do for your own ...
Dec 06, 2021•35 min
If you have been around here for a while, you know we are always learning and growing. Through taking courses, listening to podcasts, and reading books, we are able to infuse new information into our lives every day. And this week we learned something new from @estherperelofficial and it sparked the idea for this podcast. It’s easy to fall into seeing the world only through your own lens but understanding the full picture is beneficial for everyone. And it starts with replacing the old “how was ...
Nov 29, 2021•25 min
We read Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book “Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself” as a group in our Patreon Book Club a few months ago. Together we learned where we can improve on our “no” responses to give more power to the “YES!”. And today, we dive into the details of her book and boundaries in general. We have answers to the family member who gives you the guilt trip, the friend who keeps testing the limits, and also with finding the power within yourself to make the changes wi...
Nov 22, 2021•46 min
Jess from @ourmamavillage joins the podcast this week to inspire our listeners. As a registered psychotherapist and mother, she teaches parents how to respond to children with gentleness and respect. If you’re feeling the pressure to have the perfect script and the correct answer right when the tough discussions come up, this episode welcomes you with some peace of mind. Toddler meltdowns happen. Differences in parenting are common. But finding ways to compromise and reflect inwardly can make th...
Nov 15, 2021•44 min
Communication, compromise and financial transparency are keys to a healthy marriage. But it’s not always easy. Today we meet with Jackie Combs who details out the conversations and financial measures to take in marriage and partnership. These are discussions to have proactively as well as ongoing to help create success. If you are considering a divorce, Jackie also gives details to help you and your family right from the start. This new perspective is one that we will implement into our own marr...
Nov 08, 2021•31 min
We are celebrating today! 100 episodes in and loving where these episodes have taken us. This week we have Kat Herro, our third partner at @pursuingherpurpose, interviewing us about this journey. We dive into lessons learned, some of our favorite episodes, how they have impacted our family and what’s to come ahead. Whether this is your first episode or you’ve been listening from the start, thank you! And let’s celebrate this milestone together!! HERSELF PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/herselfp...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min
We open up in this episode about a part of self-care we have been missing all along. Caring for ourselves is important AND we need to allow others to care for us. True, deep, meaningful connection that only real friendship provides. Friendships can be hard as adults, and they are also imperative for our wellbeing. Sending love if this is a challenge for you right now and inviting you to open the door to a relationship that will fuel your soul. 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE : http://third...
Oct 25, 2021•30 min
A dream guest right here! Professor Emily Oster debunks the myths that we have been told as they relate to pregnancy and the little people years. An author of three best selling books on the subject, she is so relatable while also bringing in the stats. Her research helps parents-to-be and parents make calm, confident decisions and today we provide a sliver on some of her best findings. Emily thank you for doing the research to make for one less stressor on this crazy parenthood journey! 15% off...
Oct 18, 2021•31 min
We all know we should speak to ourselves kindly. But when we make a mistake, say the wrong thing, our kids are acting up, it’s easy to place blame and judgement on ourselves. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the self compassion space and has a wealth of knowledge on the “in the moment” things we can do to raise ourselves up and show kindness over anything else. We touch on mindfulness, where true motivation comes from, and the pitfalls of focusing just on self esteem. Thank you for sharing such valu...
Oct 11, 2021•43 min
How we speak to ourselves matters. Not only for us but for the ears that are listening and learning from us. Today we go over four mantras that have helped us in motherhood, marriage, and as individuals. Maybe these are words you say to yourself often. Or maybe it’s something you didn’t realize you needed until you heard this episode. Either way, be kind to yourself today because you are definitely worth it. 15% off at VUORI with code ‘herself’ 10% off at FLAMINGO with code ‘herself’ Let’s conne...
Oct 04, 2021•26 min
Cassy from @fedandfit has created a system that makes busy parents’ lives a heck of a lot easier. Meal time can be a STRUGGLE and knowing there are ways to make it less chaotic so you can enjoy time together is a key we know many women in our community are yearning for. We love how Cassy brings her own life into the episode and acknowledges that having a full plate (pun intended) is a challenge AND something we as mothers can begin taking little steps to streamline. We also talk through tactical...
Sep 27, 2021•35 min
As a follow up to last week, @dr.tracyd comes back on the podcast to talk through complex in-law dynamics. This week we focus on the adults in the relationship and how to keep an open line of communication, where to set the boundaries, and also where to keep quiet or hand off the conversation. Overall, RESPECT from all parties is a top priority and Tracy gives the details on how to create, maintain, and continue to grow in all parts of these family relationships. 20% off your first order at THIR...
Sep 20, 2021•42 min
The episode you have been asking for! @dr.tracyd dives into the in-law conversation and how we can ensure these relationships go as smoothly as possible. This is a two part series and this week we ask your listener questions on in-law dynamics after we bring children into the mix. This is your first time becoming a parent, AND it’s their first time becoming a grandparent to your children. There will be some learning and this episode helps to create a solid foundation so everyone’s needs can be m...
Sep 13, 2021•40 min
We love bringing our community into our content! In this episode we answer the questions that came in from all of you on Instagram with some fun loving and some serious responses. Learn what our biggest pet peeves are about each other, our dream podcast guests, how we deal with missing milestones as working mothers, vasectomies, and more :) 15% off at VUORI with code ‘herself’ 10% off at FLAMINGO with code ‘herself’ Let’s connect! HERSELF SHOP HERSELF PATREON HERSELF INSTAGRAM MEET AMY MEET ABBY...
Sep 06, 2021•22 min
Jo Piazza is an author, a journalist, a podcaster, a mother, a wife, and more. She brings her real-life experience alongside the research she has conducted from hundreds of interviews. We dive into life as an influencer (and how it’s WAY harder than it looks), growing a business alongside raising babies, how hard marriage can be and a discussion on race as her new book on this topic is about to hit shelves. Jo, you are entertaining, intelligent and we learned SO much from you! MEET JO PRE-ORDER ...
Aug 30, 2021•31 min
The grass is greener... where you water it. In some chapters of life, partnership takes a little bit of a back seat. The ebbs and flows are part of life but if it’s put on the back burner for too long, that’s where couples can find themselves feeling lost. Prioritizing your own needs, prioritizing your partner’s needs, taking on more of the work when you can and ensuring that your partner is doing the same when you are feeling overwhelmed… these are great places to start. Today we bring in our o...
Aug 23, 2021•33 min
If you struggle with confidence, judgment, or self-acceptance even in the slightest, this episode is for you. Rachel is a wealth of information on showing up for yourself and finding your truth so you can live a life you were meant to live. We dig deep into brain mechanics and how a lot of this stems from our need to simply survive. SO interesting and SO empowering. Thank you Rachel for showing up for our community in the ways you do best! MEET RACHEL 15% off at VUORI 10% off at BETTERHELP Let’s...
Aug 16, 2021•48 min
Sometimes the episodes we record are the ones we need in that moment, and this is definitely one of those. There are a lot of tears as we dive into personal happenings and where the power of AND shows up in parenthood, marriage, fur baby mommin’ and life in general. It is possible to feel two things at once and although it can be confusing and conflicting, there is beauty in the AND. Sink into it. Let yourself feel both. There can be space for all of it. 10% off at FLAMINGO with code ‘herself’ 1...
Aug 09, 2021•31 min
As a pediatrician, author, and mother, Dr. Whitney Casares brings a lot of value to this week's episode. As two working mothers who both love our children AND our work, we appreciated the reminders and recommendations in her responses. We discuss the stress and workload that the pandemic has caused for mothers, returning to work after maternity leave, your inner critic vs your inner coach, and how to thrive in both your career and motherhood. Thank you Whitney for sharing your truth on wearing m...
Aug 02, 2021•52 min
We have a lot of firsts and new content on this episode! Dr. Cassidy found her calling as a therapist from the need for more in her own life. She helps women prevent the issues that happen in motherhood by working through triggers that can cause overstimulation, overwhelm and mom rage. Is perfectionism holding you back from feeling your best? Does the dog barking feel like one more demand on your life? Do you need a break from social media or something else that is tugging at your time? Thank yo...
Jul 26, 2021•55 min
We know you have felt it. Those heavy days, weeks, months where you are pulled in a million directions and the overwhelm creeps in. Maybe it’s from plans changing last minute or too much on your plate. Maybe it’s from needing to delegate or setting unrealistic expectations in the first place. Wherever you are, we are standing with you in solidarity. This episode provides a warm hug if you need it right now and also some solutions on where we have been able to help prevent overwhelm from happenin...
Jul 19, 2021•41 min
Dr. Angel Montfort is a mother of four and a perinatal mental health psychologist. She understands the heaviness that comes with motherhood and is here to coach us through the changes and challenges this role brings. This is an episode we both wish we would have had when we were brand new to motherhood. We hope it hits home to those of you struggling through the baby blues, mom guilt, speaking to yourself kindly, and accepting yourself in your role as a mother. MEET DR. ANGEL MONTFORT Article: T...
Jul 12, 2021•46 min
