Best Maternalmentalhealth Podcasts (2024)

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249: A New Approach to Developing Secure Attachment with Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored 1:08:50

1h ago1:08:50

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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 chil…

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248: From the Vault: Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family Members with Dr. Ashurina Ream, Founder of Psyched Mommy 1:02:36

7d ago1:02:36

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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,…

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247: The Stressed-Out Mom with Dr. Molly Dickens, Founder of The Maternal Stress Project 1:09:36

14d ago1:09:36

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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 …

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246: Understanding Options for Birth Control After Childbirth with Dr. Fran Haydanek, DO, FACOG 59:00

21d ago59:00

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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…

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#344: Life Updates with Steph and Elana 51:56

22d ago51:56

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We’re wrapping up Season 13 and are excited to share some life updates. We love sharing what we’re doing and struggling with, so you know you’re not alone and maybe even learn a tool or two for your toolbox if/when you come across that challenge or opportunity. In today’s episode, Steph shares a new skincare product she’s been using along with othe…

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245: How to Get Paid During Maternity Leave in the US with Daphne Delvaux, Founder of Delvaux Law and the Mamattorney 1:16:56

28d ago1:16:56

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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…

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#343: Clearing Up Nutrition Myths and Facts with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne 1:01:19

29d ago1:01:19

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD to break down common myths and misconceptions in the nutrition world. Dr. Sarah is the founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore. In this interview, Dr. Sarah and Steph discuss the foundations of a healthy diet, and why it’s so easy to fall for the lates…

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244: The Importance of Emotional Learning as a Mom with Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen, Co-Founders of Slumberkins 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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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 parent…

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342: Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy with Stephanie King from My Essential Birth 48:44

1M ago48:44

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Stephanie King. Stephanie is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, a professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course “My Essential Birth.” She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies…

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243: The Relationship Between Menopause and Mental Health with Dr. Mary Claire Haver 56:12

1M ago56:12

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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 ourselve…

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#341: What Couples Can Expect After A Baby is Born with Dr. Alyssa Berlin 56:56

1M ago56:56

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist who offers individual and couples counseling for women and their partners during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and the complex issues that can arise for new and expectant parents. In this interview, w…

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242: Navigating Stress and Relationship Conflict as Parents with Liz Earnshaw, Family and Marriage Therapist 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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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 Podcas…

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#340: Top Homeopathic Remedies for Kids and Moms with Gabrielle Traub 51:24

2M ago51:24

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Gabrielle Traub, a board-certified classical homeopath, international speaker, and author of the best-selling homeopathic lifestyle guide "Live Right For Your Remedy Type" and "(In)Fertility: Secrets, Struggles & Successes." Gabrielle specializes in homeopathy for women’s health and children. She worked in an OB-G…

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241: Raising Securely Attached Kids with Eli Harwood, Licensed Therapist and Author 59:49

2M ago59:49

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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 …

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#339: How Airway Health Impacts Kid's Focus, Sleep, Leaning, and Potential with Dr. Shereen Lim 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr Shereen Lim, a Perth-based dentist with a postgraduate diploma in dental sleep medicine. Dr Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy as an alternative approach to minimize the development of these problems, and is author of the book “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock …

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240: From The Vault: Navigating After School Restraint Collapse with Dr. Kristyn Sommer, Ph.D. 56:41

2M ago56:41

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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 a…

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#338: Should Women Avoid Mammograms with Dr. Jennifer Simmons 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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In this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Simmons, an integrative oncologist, breast surgeon, author, podcast host, and the founder of perfeQTion imaging. Dr. Simmons began her career as Philadelphia’s first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years as Philadelphia’s top breast surgeon. Her own diagnosis of cancer led her to discov…

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239: From The Vault: How to Support a Child Going Through Transitions with Jess VanderWier, Founder and CEO of Nurtured First 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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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 …

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#337: How to Raise Healthy Pets with Dr. Jennifer Kwon, DVM, CVA, CVFT 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Kwon, a licensed veterinarian a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and Certified Veterinary Food Therapist. Dr. Jennifer has a passion for holistic, eastern medicine and nutritional therapy. In this episode, we discuss what optimal nutrition looks like for pets and supplements that can support their h…

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238: From The Vault: How to Help a Child With School Anxiety with Dr. Becky Kennedy, Founder of Good Inside 46:46

3M ago46:46

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This is part 2 of a 4-part back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorites from the vault! Starting school can be very exciting for many kids—but it can also be scary. We want to protect our kids, so when we see them worrying or anxious, we want to support them. But how do you help your child with school anxiety? Today, I’m revisiting…

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#336: Integrative Pediatrician's Tips to the First Three Years of Life with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh 53:16

3M ago53:16

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On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Joel Warsh aka @DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account. Dr. Joel is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness, and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First T…

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237: From The Vault: Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? with Susie Allison, Founder of Busy Toddler 44:28

3M ago44:28

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Is my child ready for kindergarten? What should I do to prepare? What skills do they need? More than ever, parents are scrambling to make sure their children have “kindergarten readiness.” But the skills our children really need for kindergarten are far different than we might think they are. Today, I’m joined by Susie Allison, founder of Busy Todd…

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#335: Life Updates + a Sneak Peek of Season 13 with Steph and Elana 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From Elana’s 40th birthday plans and the latest on her health hiccups to Steph’s recap of her summer plans and new traditons, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. In this episode, they also hi…

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236: Approaching Infant Feeding with Flexibility with Sarah O'Leary, CEO of Willow and Andrea Ippolito, CEO & Founder of SimpliFed 1:01:58

3M ago1:01:58

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The pressures around breastfeeding are strong, but systemic support doesn’t always allow moms to feed the way they want to. That’s why I was so excited to hear about The State of Feeding, a research-driven report designed to shed light on the real feeding experiences moms are going through. Created as a partnership between Bobbie, Willow, SimpliFed…

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235: Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms with Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist 59:11

3M ago59:11

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Developing our own emotional regulation skills isn’t something that happens overnight. It takes a lot of work, learning, and unlearning. The more awareness we can build about what triggers our dysregulation and how it shows up for us, the better we can become at responding and regulating our emotions. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by…

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234: Overcoming Anxiety About Introducing Solids to Baby with Jenny Best, Founder & CEO of Solid Starts 56:12

4M ago56:12

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Introducing solids to our babies can feel scary, but it doesn’t have to follow one strict guide. We can overcome anxiety and create an environment around food that establishes healthy long-term eating habits. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, to discuss how we can rethink our approach to feeding an…

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233: How Intensive Mothering Creates Overwhelmed Moms with Jess Grose, Opinion Writer for The New York Times 58:23

4M ago58:23

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Intensive mothering, unrealistic pressures, and gender norms have created an unattainable ideal of motherhood—one that is taking a toll on modern moms. If we want to break out of this mom overwhelm, we need to recognize those expectations and determine what works for us. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Jess Grose, author and opinion…

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232: Fostering Emotional Development in Our Children with Alyssa Campbell, CEO of Seed and Sew 54:39

4M ago54:39

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Fostering emotional development goes beyond validating feelings or sticking to a set script—it takes inner work, nervous system regulation, and plenty of self-awareness and self-compassion. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Alyssa Campbell, CEO of Seed and Sew and co-author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. We discuss the importance of em…

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231: A Deeper Look Into Mommy Wine Culture with Amanda White, Author and Founder of Therapy for Women Center 53:05

4M ago53:05

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Mommy wine culture is often viewed as a lighthearted joke—with moms turning to wine or a mimosa to cope with stressful parenting moments. And plenty of moms can enjoy an alcoholic beverage without falling into unhealthy patterns. But alcohol use isn’t always lighthearted—for some moms, there are mental health concerns that are being overlooked and …

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230: Navigating Culture and Mental Health in Motherhood with Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Founder of Brown Girl Therapy 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Our individual upbringing and the culture we were raised in impact the way we show up as parents and the way we approach our own mental health. It’s important to listen to voices in this area who understand firsthand the nuances of culture and mental health, breaking cycles, and carving out individual paths as moms. One of those voices is Sahaj Kau…

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229: Understanding Brain Development in Children with Tammy Schamuhn, Psychologist 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Meltdowns, defiance, and other behaviors are signals of needs—and if we can meet those needs proactively instead of punitively, we can support our children while still teaching and guiding them. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Tammy Schamuhn, co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology to discuss how to approach our…

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228: Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare with Dr. Karen Tang, MD and author 50:08

5M ago50:08

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Concerns like PMDD, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), endometriosis, or even universal experiences like menopause are still underresearched and underdiagnosed. The more we can understand these concerns—and advocate for doctors to take them seriously—the more we can help support women and moms everywhere. Today, I’m joined by gynecologist and repr…

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#334: Life Updates with Steph and Elana 52:41

5M ago52:41

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Steph and Elana are excited to wrap up Season 12 and catch up on some life updates in this episode. Elana shares updates on her journey through mold detoxing, upcoming summer plans, and how her weaning process went. While Steph shares a big upcoming trip along with tools she uses to help her move out of a burnout state. They love sharing the raw an…

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227: From the Vault: Encouraging Independent Play with Susie Allison, Founder of Busy Toddler 45:29

5M ago45:29

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Today, we’re reaching back into the vault to revisit one of our most popular episodes! What if I told you that you didn’t have to play with your child all day? Moms put a lot of pressure on themselves to entertain their kids. They believe that “good moms” play with their kids as much as possible. But when we learn how to encourage independent play,…

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#333: Lyme Disease: Prevention, Treatment, and Natural Medicines for Doctor Moms with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND 44:15

5M ago44:15

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Nothing can put a damper on a gorgeous sunny day quite like finding a tick attached to your child. If finding a tick instantly amps up your anxiety about Lyme disease or other infections you are NOT alone! We know there are SO many amazing benefits to being outside and spending time in nature, so we want to help you feel empowered to handle ticks a…

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226: Navigating Mom Shaming with Renee Reina, Host of The Mom Room Podcast 55:02

5M ago55:02

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It isn’t easy to feel confident in a world full of mom shaming. When moms are already feeling lonely and unsupported, disconnected from their friends, and unsure about their abilities, this pressure and criticism can take a real toll on their self-esteem and their mental health. Today, I’m joined by Renee Reina, Ph.D, host of The Mom Room Podcast, …

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#332: Postpartum Exercises for C-Section Recovery with Krystle from Expecting & Empowered 56:10

6M ago56:10

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Steph interviews Krystle from Expecting and Empowered about postpartum fitness, including c-section recovery and exercise. Krystle is a physical therapist who has treated hundreds of pregnancy and postpartum patients. She’s poured 12+ years of knowledge working with women into her app and the education on her platform. In this episode, they discuss…

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