Welcome to this episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . Today, I’m joined by mindfulness teacher and founder of The Compassion Project, Belinda Haan . With warmth and honesty, Belinda shares how perfectionism and self-doubt marked her early motherhood years—and how compassion, not criticism, became her most powerful tool. We talk about: Unrealistic Beginnings How the "Huggies ad" version of motherhood left Belinda isolated, ashamed, and exhausted in her early years as a mum. The Deepest Reg...
Jun 18, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Welcome to this soulful and deeply honest episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . In today’s solo Mama Rising story, we hear from Dr. Angele Close — clinical psychologist, author, and motherhood coach — as she shares her personal matrescence journey. What began with the excitement of becoming a mother to three children unfolded into a deeply transformative path through burnout, grief, intergenerational trauma, and ultimately, healing. We’re invited into her story — one filled with honesty, ...
Jun 11, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 311
A fresh perspective for the overwhelmed mother Welcome, dear listener, to another honest and heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Stacey Erin — Social Worker, Therapist, Coach and a fiercely loving mother who works with families navigating the social and emotional wellbeing of neurodivergent children. With deep compassion and no-nonsense wisdom, Stacey names the invisible weight so many mothers carry — and offers both fierce truth and tender ...
Jun 04, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . Today, I’m joined by Jayde Kirchert — mother, writer, director, and Artistic Director of Citizen Theatre. Jayde’s latest work Ripening explores the complex terrain of motherhood and birth through a bold, theatrical lens — and in this deeply honest conversation, she shares her own story of labour, loss, transformation, and creative awakening. We discuss: The Birth They Don’t Tell You About Why honest preparation matters mo...
May 29, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Redrawing the Lines: Boundaries, Worth, and the True Value of Motherhood Welcome to this powerful new episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . Today, I’m joined by Gifty Enright — wellbeing and diversity expert, author, and internationally respected leadership coach. With her signature wit and wisdom, Gifty challenges the status quo and reminds us that the job of raising the next generation isn’t just important — it’s foundational to our entire society. We talk about: The Lines We Draw Defin...
May 20, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 308
A Quiet Moment Together on The Happy Mama Movement Podcast In this solo episode, we're joined by one of our incredible Mama Rising® Movement Facilitators, Claire Holloway—a devoted guide for women on the journey of matrescence and the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings . Claire opens her heart and shares her personal story of becoming a mother, what surprised her, what healed her, and how she now supports others navigating their own bright beginnings. We talk about: Shifting Expectations...
May 06, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Ilana Yahdav — a certified grief educator, storyteller, and advocate for reimagining our relationship with grief, especially during the profound identity shift of motherhood. In this deeply affirming conversation, we explore the powerful intersection between matrescence and grief, and how validating our emotions can lead to profound healing. We talk about: The transformative power of grief: Ilana shares how the loss of her father p...
Apr 29, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Gayane Aramyan , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health. With warmth, wisdom, and lived experience, Gayane helps us explore what’s really happening beneath the surface of anger, conflict, and overwhelm in early parenthood and how we can begin to heal and reconnect. We get deep into the weeds: The Calling Shaped by Experience: How Gayane’s journey into therapy began...
Apr 23, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Welcome to this Light-filled episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Amy Molloy—an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the creative force behind the hit podcast The Space , which has garnered over 6 million downloads. Amy's dedication to "words that move the world forward" has led her to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide. In Our Conversation, We Explore: The Wisdom of Children : Reflecting on...
Apr 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 304
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! In this heartfelt talk, Melissa Blum, the founder of Into Full Bloom, a coaching service dedicated to supporting mothers takes the mic and shares with us her story. Melissa is a Mama Rising Facilitator, a soon-to-be certified life coach, an engineer, and a mother herself. She brings a rich blend of experience in environmental engineering, psychology, and grief work to her practice, helping mothers navigate both the joy and the lo...
Mar 26, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 303
300 Episodes of The Happy Mama Movement: A Reflection on Matrescence Awareness Welcome to this very special episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast—our 300th episode! I can hardly believe we've reached this milestone. It’s been an incredible journey, and today, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, how much the awareness of matrescence has grown, and what this means for mothers everywhere. In This Episode, I Share: The Journey to 300 Episodes – How this podcast started and...
Mar 19, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, we’re joined by the wonderful Nancy Reddy—writer, poet, and writing teacher—whose work explores the often messy, complex realities of motherhood and creativity. Nancy’s first book of narrative nonfiction, The Good Mother Myth, is set to be published by St. Martin’s in January 2025. She’s also the author of three books of poetry, including Pocket Universe, and co-editor of The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. Her wr...
Feb 20, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 301
Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kelly Thistlethwaite, an experienced Somatic and Matrescence Coach, to explore the transformative journey of motherhood. Kelly shares her profound insights on navigating the emotional landscape of motherhood, healing from birth trauma, and the importance of nervous system regulation in fostering resilience and well-being. We talk about: The life-altering transformation that comes with Matrescence and how it re...
Feb 14, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Welcome to this week's episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I’m joined by the insightful and multi-talented Ariane Beeston. With a background as a child protection caseworker and psychologist, Ariane has dedicated her career to supporting families and advocating for maternal mental health. Her writing has appeared in publications like The Sydney Morning Herald , Daily Life , Babyology , and Mamamia , and she currently works as the communications and content manager for The Centre o...
Feb 06, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Today, Rebecca Hogan, The Confidently You coach, takes the mic. Rebecca is on a mission to help mums rediscover themselves and reclaim their confidence. As well as being a wife, mum of one daughter and a Mama Rising coach, Rebecca is the co-host of the podcast Mumanist and author of the forthcoming book Me to We: The Confident Mum’s Guide to Motherhood , which is set for release in September 2025. Her own journey of navigating burnout, and infertility, and experiencing and studying the challenge...
Jan 28, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Welcome to this week’s enriching episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Tami Lynn Kent, a pioneer in women’s health and empowerment, founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™, and the celebrated author of Wild Feminine , Wild Mothering , and Wild Creative . With a master’s degree in physical therapy and decades of experience working with thousands of women, Tami has dedicated her career to helping women connect with their creative and physical energy at all stage...
Jan 21, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Lucy Edge, a mother, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Mum Talks. Lucy is a motherhood coach and Mother Circle facilitator dedicated to helping mums feel seen, heard, and supported through every stage of their journey. We talk about: The heartfelt story behind Mum Talks and Lucy’s drive to create a space where mums can thrive. How motherhood transformed Lucy’s perspective and inspired her to support other...
Dec 11, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Show Notes for Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer Welcome to this week’s transformative episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, we’re joined by two revolutionary thinkers in women’s health and spirituality, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, co-founders of Red School and co-authors of Wild Power and Wise Power . Together, they’re pioneering the field of menstruality, helping women unlock the hidden gifts of their menstrual cycles and navigate the profound transition of...
Dec 03, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, Katherine Hale, the inspiring founder of Thrive in Motherhood , takes the mic. Katherine is on a mission to empower ambitious career women in early motherhood to reconnect with themselves, prioritize their well-being, and find harmony in their dual roles as professionals and mothers. Through her transformative “REACT” framework, Katherine helps women go from surviving to thriving in just eight weeks while also working wit...
Nov 26, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today we’re joined by Alison Beder Solway, an inspiring debut author, fitness expert, and founder of ABS Fitness. Alison's work is built on the idea that hope is a conscious choice, one rooted in strength and resilience. With a background in environmental policy, teaching, and fitness, Alison brings a unique perspective to empowering women in both body and mind. Her debut memoir, The Miles We Run , offers readers a deeply persona...
Nov 20, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today’s episode brings a truly insightful conversation with Shradha Biyani, an editor, book writing coach, and the visionary founder of Tashi Press. With her unique blend of journalism training and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Harvard University, Shradha helps writers articulate impactful narratives. She has worked with numerous publishing houses, including Pan Macmillan, Westland Books, and Penguin Random House, and her workshops and coach...
Nov 12, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Welcome back, Mamas, to this week's episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, we're joined by Rachel Somerstein, a powerhouse in maternal health journalism and the author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section . Combining personal stories, investigative research, and historical insights, Rachel’s work seeks to drive essential conversations around c-sections and maternal health. We in-depth on: The ups and downs: in her motherhood journey The Unseen Side of C-Secti...
Nov 06, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Welcome to another empowering episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! In today’s session, we’re diving deep into the sacred feminine journey with the wonderful Jade Estelle. Jade is a Feminine Space Holder and Rites of Passage Coach, specializing in menstruation, matrescence, and menopause. She brings a beautiful and restorative approach to embracing the feminine, and today we explore her work in guiding women of all ages to reconnect with themselves and honour their life cycles. Here’s what...
Oct 22, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to dive into a meaningful conversation with Jessie Harrold. Jessie has dedicated over fifteen years to guiding women through profound transformations and life’s pivotal rites of passage. As a coach, doula, and author, her insights are bound to resonate with mothers at every stage of their journey. We explore: The Transition to Motherhood : Jessie unpacks the concept of matrescence and how it redefines mo...
Oct 16, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Nicole Amery. With over 20 years of experience as a registered Occupational Therapist, Nicole is a Motherhood Coach who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. She is passionate about helping mothers and caregivers as they navigate the unique challenges of raising neurodivergent children. We talk about: The importance of supporting mothers in neurodivergent families and how this positively impacts ...
Oct 09, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Welcome back, Mamas to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! This week’s guest is Kasey Edwards, a leading Australian columnist and bestselling author known for her insightful and humorous takes on parenting, work satisfaction, and body image. Kasey’s work has reached over 10 million readers worldwide, making her a powerful voice for women and girls everywhere. We talk about: The importance of raising girls who like themselves – How building self-worth and confidence in young girls sets them up for s...
Oct 02, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . This week’s guest is Kelley Pickett , a Registered Psychologist, Meditation Teacher, and Mama Rising Coach, dedicated to helping mothers understand themselves and thrive through holistic mental health practices. She shares with us: The Importance of Self-Awareness : Kelley shares how tools and practices can help mothers understand who they are and why they feel certain ways, leading to personal growth and empowerment. Navigating...
Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Welcome to this week’s solo episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . In today’s episode, I dive deep into a powerful and often unspoken experience of motherhood: maternal rage and anger . As mothers, we can feel a sense of overwhelming responsibility and crushing pressure, and yet, so often, we are not acknowledged or supported in the ways we truly need. But there is a way through planning and care. We explore: What maternal rage really is , and how it differs from typical frustration or str...
Sep 19, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Welcome back, Mama's, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, maternal mental health advocate, and podcast host based in Raleigh, NC, who uses a feminist lens in her work to help mothers break free from societal pressures and cultivate self-compassion. We get serious about: The impact of societal expectations on mothers' mental health. How feminism can be a tool for navigating motherhood with more confidence. The importanc...
Sep 10, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Sophia Pallas, an astrologer, copywriter, and online business strategist who pivoted her entire career to focus on the ancient practice of astrology after discovering its profound impact on her life. Sophia and I get into the nitty-gritty on: How astrology helped Sophia find clarity and direction during a challenging period in her life. The transformative power of understanding your birth chart in both person...
Sep 03, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 284
