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An intuitive insight resulted in the creation of Elegant Evelyn. She possesses the qualities I admire in loved ones here and on the other side. EE is my guide, my inspiration, and my muse. The days I embody her are my best days… and I’m so happy to share her wisdom with you! Episodes focus on clean living, creating beautiful spaces, simple pleasures, and mystical experiences. I love that you’re here.
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Zen(ish) Mommy

Jessica Gershman

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A place to educate, empower, connect, and laugh. Host Jessica Gershman, a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness practitioner and a busy mom of 4, invites you to explore your own inner journey and expand on the topics you need to know to become your own best self advocate - health, sex, parenting, marriage, friendship, and everything in between; plus weekly mindfulness tips to invite a little zen into your life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday so check back often for the latest. ...
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Send us a text Have you ever thought about giving yourself permission to stop, sit, and read a book in the middle of the day? Giving yourself that gift of it being okay to do nothing? Our guests for today are an incredible sister-duo, Michelle Anderson, and Laura Massarella, hosts and creators of Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project. These ar…
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Send us a text Happy summer, mamas! Today we’re talking with pediatric physical therapist, early development enthusiast, and mama Kailee Noland. Kailee speaks with us about movement milestones, those stages of development that give you feedback on your baby’s progress and needs. Kailee knows firsthand what it’s like not only to give advice to paren…
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Send us a text Hey there, Zen Mamas. As many of us head into menopause, every news story or medical pamphlet seems to be warning us that our sex lives (and our lives in general) are about to become very bleak. And yet, studies show that menopause and the years after can be some of the most exciting years of our lives. Here to talk with us about the…
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In today’s episode, I share a comforting “a -ha” discovered during a conversation recently with a friend. For so long, I’ve grappled with the idea of “expectations are resentments waiting to happen” when it comes to friendships and relationships. How can we not have expectations? Yet whenever I’ve had expectations, it inevitably led to emotional su…
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Send us a text Hey there, Mamas. We know that life as a parent can get so overwhelming that there are those days when it feels overwhelming. We forget dentist appointments and picture day and it’s all normal, but if it feels like we can never catch up to our lives, maybe there’s something else going on. Today we’re talking with Franki Bagdade, a ma…
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In today’s bonus episode, I offer you a short meditation to ground yourself and help you move through the day with more peace. Feel free to use this in your morning rituals and share with friends who are in need of more calm. More ways for us to connect: Join my FREE weekly workshops here. If you liked today's episode, please share with someone you…
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In today’s episode, I share with you three things to detox from your life so you can experience freedom, peace, and clarity. If you are feeling in a rut, you are in the right place. If you know someone who is feeling stuck, please share this episode with them. More ways for us to connect: Join my FREE weekly workshops here. If you liked today's epi…
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Send us a text Hey there Zen Mamas! This week, we’re working with a mantra meditation that will help bring a smile to your face. “Everything works out for me” is one of those things that instantly puts us at ease. So get cozy, whatever that means for you–lie down, sit in your favorite chair, go for a walk in the woods–and listen in to connect with …
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Send us a text Hey Mamas! Have you ever had a parenting moment of chaos and then burst out laughing? Isn’t life just so much easier when we’re making jokes and having fun? This week, we’re speaking to comedian and mom Alyce Chan. A standup comic who performs all over the world, Alyce has a dedicated fanbase of moms all over the world who adore her …
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Send us a text What if there were a relatable team of superheroes to intervene and teach your kids bravery, kindness, calm, and grit when they need it most? Julie Anne and Darren Penn wanted their son to grow up understanding that true power comes from within, so they wrote a series of books to help him find the necessary tools to navigate life. Th…
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Life is never a straight line. There are ups and downs, highs and lows. Moments when our light is shining bright and moments when we can’t even see the flicker. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with you three ideas that have helped me turn my light back on after going through a dark period. I hope you feel as inspired as I do when tapping into these…
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Send us a text Hey there, all you Zen Mamas! Have you gone through breakup after breakup and noticed that you seem to be dating different versions of the same person? Have you struggled to define your “type” or to articulate exactly what it is that you’re looking for in a relationship? Today, we’re speaking with Tal Yardeni, a relationship coach wh…
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Send us a text Hey there, Zen Mamas! So many of us spend time focusing on our romantic relationships and on being great parents. But what about our friendships? Do we even need them at our age? And if we do, where can we find new ones, and how do we keep those relationships healthy? This week, we’re chatting with moms Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-…
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Send us a text Hey there, mamas! Take a deep breath, summer is here. It’s time for lazy days, sleeping in, and the best parties of the year! This week, we’re chatting with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess, event planner to the stars, and author of the book “But Are You Making Any Money?” Marley gives us tips and tricks for how to throw grea…
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Send us a text Hey mamas! During this season, we’ve talked about a number of alternative healing modalities. Today’s guest is Tracey Tee, co-founder and CEO of Band of Mothers Media and creator of Moms on Mushrooms, a micro-dosing course made exclusively for moms. With over ten years of experience in the mom sphere, Tracey has recently created an i…
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Send us a text Hello and welcome to another episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! There are so many names, and so many functions for the range of anti-aging aesthetics on offer today. While we can’t stop Father Time from knocking on our door, many of us want to slow the aging process and age as gracefully as possible. Whatever your pain tolerance …
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Send us a text Hey there, Mamas! Today, we’re working on something that most of us struggle with: a mentality of abundance and prosperity. Many of us feel like we’re stretched pretty thin, either financially or energetically. We want more flow, more time, more energy, and yes, more money. Maybe you have a money story that isn’t serving you anymore,…
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Send us a text Do you struggle with sleep? Falling asleep? Staying asleep? Yoga Nidra is a form of psychic sleep that helps to prepare your body for sleep and reset. While you can do this practice during the middle of the day, it’s best used at night in bed, with all of the evening’s errands finished so you can fall peacefully to sleep with nothing…
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In today’s episode, I am sharing a methodology I use with my dog Duncan and how it can be used by all of us to live more fully. Are you ready to take a leap of love and start living life with an open heart? I hope you enjoy More ways for us to connect: Join my FREE weekly workshops here. If you liked today's episode, please share with someone you t…
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Send us a text Naming a child is one of the most important decisions you will make. In 2022, people are getting more creative than ever before, with websites like Nameberry leading the way. Joining us in conversation is baby name expert Sophie Kihm with Nameberry. Join us today to hear the story of Sophie’s unconventional career path, and why her w…
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Who do you want to be? I'm not talking your role or label in life... but who you at a deep level want to be. In today's episode I share how embodiment has helped me navigate some choppy waters the past several months. I hope it resonates with you 🙂 Products mentioned in episode: Ceder's Rose Distilled Non-Alcoholic Stolen Focus by Johann Hari More …
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Send us a text Toxic Diet Culture is all around us, and today we’re going to talk about it. Our relationship with food and with our bodies is fraught, but unlike drugs or alcohol, we have to recreate that relationship and make peace with the ongoing changes in our bodies. Joining us in conversation today is Lauren Dorman, a registered dietician wit…
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Send us a text Hey there, Zen Mamas! We know you love your kiddos, but do you sometimes feel that you can’t remember who you were without them? In a society that focuses exclusively on new babies rather than on new moms, have you ever felt that, in the process of becoming a mom, you lost a piece of yourself? This week, we are talking to Marnie Madr…
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Send us a text Hey there, Zen Mamas! You may have noticed that, as years go by, discussions of trauma are everywhere. Trauma is endemic in our culture, and sometimes it feels like there’s nothing we can do to avoid or overcome it. But this week, we’re joined by Dominiece Clifton, who has made it her life’s mission to heal her own trauma, and to ass…
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Send us a text Hey Mamas! Remember those days when you felt so young and free, and like age was just a state of mind? Well, if you find that the years are finally catching up with you, that you’re a bit achy in the morning, and that you just can’t get rid of that final five pounds, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. Lori Zabka is a board-cer…
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Send us a text Do you ever feel that your fear of failure is keeping you from going for what you really want? Have your kids reached an age where they’re independent, but you’re not sure what to do with your newfound freedom? This week, we’re chatting with blogger and author Lauren Thomas about her new cookbook “The Modern Hippie Table,” but we’re …
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Send us a text Get it together, mamas! Welcome back to another week of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast. It’s almost summer, which brings up lots of feelings in mamas everywhere. There’s the laid-back schedules, but also the fighting, the bickering, and the boredom. This week, we chat with Eirene Heidelberger, founder of Get It Together Mom (or GIT Mom),…
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Send us a text Hey Mamas, thanks for tuning in to a brand new episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! This is a space where you can show up authentically, have a laugh, educate yourself, and hear a little bit of yourself in each of the guests. Today, we have fellow podcast host and mental health advocate Christie Rocha joining us in conversation. Ch…
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Send us a text Bee Breath is an easy and useful breath technique to instantly change your mood and energize your body. This is a great tool to teach your kiddos. Never underestimate the power of the breathe -- this simple tool is free and accessible to all. Check out the Video Version on YouTube@the_zen_mommy Support the show The Zen Mommy on Insta…
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Send us a text When our children enter their teenage years, it seems as if our sweet mama-loving babies are replaced with borderline psychotic monsters. Sometimes as parents, we turn into monsters ourselves as we try to navigate their developing brains. Joining us today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast is the incredible parenting coach, Maureen Spielm…
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Send us a text Hey there, Mamas! This week, we’re chatting with Purvi Lippincott of the Indy Yoga Movement, a non-profit that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to Central Indiana schools and organizations. Purvi is here to share with us the great work that Indy Yoga Movement does in helping to better equip kids to face the challenges of their li…
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Send us a text Do you often wonder what your life would be like without alcohol? Do you hate the all-or-nothing mentality surrounding drinking? Being sober curious means literally, choosing to question or get curious about every impulse, expectation, and invitation to drink instead of mindlessly going along with the dominant drinking culture. Sober…
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Send us a text With prices rising and inflation soaring, even the thought of college tuition is enough to give any parent anxiety. This week on the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast, we chat with Brad Baldridge, college funding specialist, financial expert, blogger, and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast. With 20 years of experience, Brad has…
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Send us a text Hey there, mamas! Today, we’re going to take a few minutes to just BREATHE. The Sigh Technique is a great way to give yourself a pause to reset, but also a useful tool to help us in moments of stress. This technique can be done anywhere, even while sitting in the car. So listen in and relax. Support the show The Zen Mommy on Instagra…
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Send us a text Hey Mamas! This week, we’re talking about trauma and its long-term effects with expert Sarah Marikos, Executive Director of the ACE Resource Network. Sarah discusses with us a now-renown CDC and Kaiser Permanente study that explored the link between early childhood trauma, called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), and later health…
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Send us a text Hey there, mamas! Got a second? Join me for a short and sweet meditation to help us cultivate a greater sense of awareness and presence in our lives. This meditation can be done seated, lying down, or while walking. Come with me to create a moment of peace and presence. Support the show The Zen Mommy on Instagram the Zen Mommy…
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Send us a text Most moms have heard the myth of the “Supermom” – a mother who puts everyone else’s needs first and still manages to get a good night’s sleep and look flawless at yoga. And yet, post-Covid, “mom burnout” seems to be everywhere, forcing mothers to consider finally putting self-care before selflessness. This week on the Zen(ish) Mommy …
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Send us a text Have you ever come across those people who, no matter what the situation, just seem to float along, cool as a cucumber? This week, we’re chatting with personal trainer, brain-body expert, mindfulness teacher, mindset coach, and cool cucumber, Mel Daly. She’s here leading us through a guided meditation and teaching us about her “in th…
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Send us a text Hey there, Mamas! Do you ever feel that, despite how busy they are, your kids are missing out on some of life’s essentials? With all that’s crammed into their schedules, perhaps what they still lack is the chance to slow down and connect with the people and the world around them. This week on Zen(ish) Mommy, we chat with Natalie Silv…
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Send us a text Hey there, mamas! Got a second? Join me for a short and sweet meditation to help us cultivate a greater sense of awareness and presence in our lives. This meditation can be done seated, lying down, or while walking. Come with me to create a moment of peace and presence. Support the show The Zen Mommy on Instagram the Zen Mommy…
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Send us a text Welcome back to The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast. Joining us today is author, book coach, film producer, and sexual abuse survivor, Kim O’hara. In this episode, we are breaking our silence and discussing the potentially triggering and emotional reality of sexual abuse. Statistically speaking, one in three women will be sexually abused duri…
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Send us a text Hey there, Zen Mamas! Have you tried and struggled with meditation for years? Do you want to meditate, but it just seems so out of reach, reserved only for the most disciplined yogis and monks? In today’s short episode, we’re taking some of the mystery out of meditation and going over practical tips for how to build a practice that’s…
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! Today we are joined by Laura Erlich, acupuncturist, herbalist, and author of Feed Your Fertility. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how hormones affect the entire body, why sex hormones are only the baseline hormones and are not the main ones to be focused on, and how trauma an…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! Today, we are talking about gut health with the CEO of Health Life Yeah, Karin Banghart. Our guest is passionate about educating listeners on gut health after having gone through a bout of colon cancer in 2020. Join us today to hear Karin’s story and some of the most valuable things she lea…
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This is a very special episode for me because I had the pleasure of interviewing my cousin Callie! We reconnected on Instagram as I’m absolutely fascinated with her “Eat In Method” as well as her book, Dining In By Design. Callie is changing the way people think about cooking at home by working with individuals one on one as well as facilitating co…
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