Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselves and neglect our own needs, it often leads to mental health struggles, resentment, relationship conflict, and burnout. Unlearning that socializing and discovering how to communicate your needs isn’t always easy. On tod...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr
Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious parenting and focusing on our own childhood, expectations, and patterns, can change the way we show up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 267
So many moms find themselves struggling with executive functioning and the mental load. It’s common for diagnoses of ADHD to come after having a baby. But there’s another component at play besides the unrealistic pressure–hormones. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by clinical neuropsychologist and ADHD specialist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein, author of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, to discuss the relationship between hormones and ADHD, and what moms who suspect they have ADHD can do ...
Apr 16, 2025•57 min
When women face pregnancy loss and complex medical complications, it can bring up a lot of emotional turmoil, along with medical and legal concerns that can leave them without the treatment they need. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Colleen Long and Rebecca Little, authors of I’m Sorry for My Loss, to unpack the current state of reproductive care and how women are being impacted. Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/bdhe5vnu Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com Follow Momwe...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min
It can feel hard to make and maintain friends as a mom–and we often don’t know where to even start. It seems like we should feel more connected than ever with the digital world–but it can just leave us feeling more isolated. Maybe looking at our friendships with a different mindset is the place to start. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by author Anna Goldfarb to discuss the way friendships change over time and how to navigate friendships as a mom. Show Notes: https://shorturl.at/FRJ...
Mar 19, 2025•56 min•Ep. 264
Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care. Life with littles is full of sensory inputs—noise, chaos, touch, and mess. Many moms find themselves feeling overstimulated, leading to stress and overwhelm. We often talk about self-care in terms of bubble baths and massages—but what about sensory self-care? On today’s vault episode, I’m joined by pediatric occupational therapist Holly Peretz to discuss how overstimulated moms can practice sensory self-ca...
Mar 05, 2025•57 min•Ep. 263
If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger is telling us, we can approach it not from a place of shame but from a place of productive problem-solving. Today, I’m joined by NYT bestselling author Dr. Dan Siegel, to discuss the science behind losing our cool and evidence-based anger management for parents. Show Notes: bit.ly/4i5JQRk Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for ou...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 262
More dads are staying at home or taking a more active role in caregiving than ever before–and many more would like to if workplaces and society offered them more support. Find out how “lead dads” are changing the way families are structured. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BUtdbQ Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/sho...
Feb 05, 2025•59 min•Ep. 261
If your child is extremely resistant to demands, you might have wondered if pathological demand avoidance–a nervous system dysregulation that results in intense resistance to demands and requests, could be at play. It’s commonly associated with autism, but it can also present with ADHD or anxiety disorders–and it is often considered its own neurological difference. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Casey Ehrlich, founder of At Peace Parents, a platform dedicated to helping pare...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 260
Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by pediatrician and author Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby, to discuss how to navigate tricky toddler behavior. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Jj9h3g Book a free 15...
Jan 08, 2025•49 min•Ep. 259
We’re wrapping up our holiday vault series with our top episode from the year! Today we revisit our #1 episode of 2024, “Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms” with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Dr. Amber’s Know and Grow Podcast. We discuss how we can strengthen our emotional regulation skills and the importance of setting realistic expectations. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49Cqv7f Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: i...
Jan 01, 2025•59 min•Ep. 258
We’re continuing our holiday series from the vault, revisiting our top 3 most downloaded episodes of the year! Today, we’re revisiting our second most popular episode of 2024, “Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger” with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy. We discuss the difference between mom rage as a symptom of depression or anxiety and maternal anger fueled by social pressure and overwhelm. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49HZMWX Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follo...
Dec 25, 2024•50 min•Ep. 257
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re diving into our vault to revisit our top 3 podcast episodes from the year! Today, we’re revisiting our 3rd most downloaded episode this year, “You’re Not an Angry Mom” with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We talk about why we experience Mom Rage, how to break away from the shame, and what we can learn from our anger. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VHb1cq Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell o...
Dec 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 256
Navigating isolation in motherhood isn’t easy—and it can take a toll on our relationship satisfaction, happiness, and mental health. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, author of Feeling Unseen, to discuss what causes loneliness in motherhood and how we can communicate, create change, advocate for our needs, and stop feeling unseen and invisible. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VrXSne Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell...
Dec 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 255
The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not know where to begin with advocating for it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation, to discuss needle phobia, medical trauma and anxiety, and how to support our kids and advocate for pain management during shots and other procedures. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41cDtGA Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instag...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 254
There was a time when moms weren’t supported on their breastfeeding journey. Now, things have changed a lot—but in some ways, the pendulum has swung too far. Not only are moms shamed for using formula—but the pressure to exclusively breastfeed can also lead them to miss important signs that they need to supplement. The Fed is Best foundation wants to change that and empower moms with knowledge and autonomy. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by emergency physician Dr. Christie del Cast...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 253
Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water births beneficial? What about ongoing electronic fetal monitoring and the glucose drink? There’s a lot of misinformation and conflicting advice out there. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth, to discuss what evidence based birth is and how moms can make the best decisions for themselves. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CwnrNt Book a free 15 minute...
Nov 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 252
Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in the home is a large part of why. But if we can learn how to push back, create change, and advocate for more value on care work, we can find a different way forward. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc., to discuss the value of care work and how we can support and empower moms on an individual, societal, and global scale. Show Not...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 251
Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectionism, interwoven with our own fear and insecurity. It’s no wonder so many moms feel overwhelmed by it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by dietician Megan McNamee, co-founder of Feeding Littles, to discuss how parents can reduce the mental load around what to pack for school lunch, embrace flexibility, and break cycles of unhealthy relationships with food. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40tyWPv Book...
Nov 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 250
Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put their needs last. In fact, our children might benefit from a different approach. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored and co-author of Secure Relating, to talk about attachment research, what our children actually need, and how to create secure attachments in all of our relationships. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48lsA6V Book a free 15 minute consult...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 249
This week on The Momwell Podcast, we’re revisiting an episode from our vault. Setting boundaries with in-laws and family members isn’t always easy—especially when it comes to our kids. But boundaries aren’t a bad thing—they’re a valuable part of healthy relationships. In this vault episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy, to talk about the importance of setting boundaries with in-laws and family—and how we can start learning to set them in a clear and productive way. S...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 248
Maternal stress is so overwhelming that the surgeon general recently released a warning about it. Stressed-out moms need more support. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Molly Dickens, founder of the Maternal Stress Project, to discuss what leads to stressed-out moms and how we can identify the real factors and create change. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48as1fR Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell ...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 247
There are many options for birth control after childbirth—from short-term contraception to long-term or permanent options. Determining the right choice is hard—we have to weigh out factors like whether we want more children, whether or not we’re breastfeeding, and how our body responds to hormones. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by OB-GYN Dr. Fran Haydanek, founder of Paging Dr. Fran, to discuss how moms can make informed decisions about birth control after childbirth. Show Notes: ...
Oct 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 246
Parents in the United States often have a difficult time navigating parental leave. Complex laws, a lack of federal protection, and common misunderstandings leave them unsure about their rights and options. But when you are empowered with knowledge and the right plan, you can discover how to get paid during maternity leave and protect both your job and postpartum experience. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by attorney Daphne Delvaux, founder of Delvaux Law and the Mamattorney. Daphn...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 245
Many of us want to foster emotional learning for our kids and support them as they navigate their big feelings—but we don’t always have the right tools in our toolbox. In fact, we’re often learning these skills for ourselves while we try to teach them to our children. That’s why I’m so grateful for Slumberkins—a brand committed to supporting parents and offering them tangible tools and resources to help foster their kids’ emotional health. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by the co-f...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 244
Menopause can have a strong impact on your mental health. Unfortunately, not all providers are trained in hormone nuances or how to support moms when they struggle. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The New Menopause, to unpack how menopause can impact mental health and how we can advocate for ourselves and seek effective treatment options. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4grVi9x Book a free 15 minute consultation with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow...
Sep 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 243
Parenting can take a toll on our relationship with our partner, leaving us feeling resentful or falling into common arguments. But what if our partner isn’t the problem? What if stress is causing the conflict–not the other way around? And what if we can learn how to get back on the same page and navigate it together? This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by family therapist Liz Earnshaw, author of 'Til Death Do Us Part and founder of Liz Listens, to discuss stress and relationship conflic...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 242
As moms, we think a lot about our children’s emotional wellbeing. How can we be sure that we’re raising securely attached kids? How can we form strong bonds and relationships? How can we support our children and ourselves emotionally–especially if we were never supported that way growing up? This week on the Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by licensed therapist and author Eli Harwood, founder of Attachment Nerd, to discuss how to foster secure attachment and build strong, lasting relationships with ...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 241
This is the final part of our back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault! Whether you have heard the phrase “after school restraint collapse” or not, if you’ve experienced it, you know exactly what it is—when your child starts melting down as soon as you pick them up from school. If your child behaves wonderfully at school but falls apart when they see you, it can be frustrating for everyone. So what causes those after school meltdowns? Dr. Kristyn Sommer levera...
Aug 28, 2024•57 min•Ep. 240
This is part 3 of a 4-part back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault! Transitions can be overwhelming for our children and for us. As moms, we want to know how to support a child going through transitions. We might experience our own anxiety, deal with mom guilt, or question whether they are capable of navigating big changes. But with the right strategies in place, we can guide our children, and ourselves, through times of change. Today, I’m joined by Jess Vand...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 239
