Discussions of the many facets of Motherhood, with a particular focus on the Postpartum journey. You've had the baby - now what?! As told from a Doulas perspective, helping women to empower themselves from fertility through to postpartum. Sharing ways for women to be supported in order to heal, thrive and kill the mom game.
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In today's solo episode, McLean talks about going through the process of her own rebirth and mid-life awakening. Feeling at peace and untethered as she steps into the unknown. She talks about letting go of any attachments that need to fall away without demonizing them and just being aligned with what aligns with who you are today. Plus, McLean shar…
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In today’s episode, McLean is joined by Kenzie Burke as they dive into Kenzie's journey of awakening and rebirth. Based in Malibu, California, Kenzie Burke is the founder of BRÛLÉ; a clothing line whose namesake stems from its definitional association with fire. For founder and designer Kenzie Burke, fire is the impetus from which artistry springs …
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116 | Consciously Navigating The Medicalized Journey of IVF with Kelli Moore
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Today on Mother The Mother, McLean talks about the struggles and victories of going through fertility treatment with her good friend, Kelli Moore. Kelli is the co-founder and CEO of Soulfire Productions, the premier podcast network for thought leaders, free thinkers, and visionaries. In this episode, Kelli shares with McLean all the ups and downs o…
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115 | Mother, Mentor, Leader - Becoming Iconic with Jen Szpigiel
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Today on the show, McLean is joined by Jen Szpigiel as they talk about what it's like to be in harmony with the lifepath of motherhood, work, and being your unique self. Jen has created a multi-million dollar global iconic brand for life, business, and leadership. As the owner and founder of Becoming Iconic®️, Jen is infusing years of wisdom, pure-…
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In today's episode of Mother The Mother, McLean talks about grief as she reflects on how she felt in the 7th year of her father's passing and the death of a friend — a shade tree. Hear her contemplate how we should honor our life's journey and not skip ahead of ourselves. Plus, McLean talks about depression and the increasing rate of suicide due to…
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113 | Beyond Relationship Labels with Jessica Esfandiary
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Today on the show, McLean dives into the world of polyamory with coach and podcaster Jessica Esfandiary! Jessica, host of the Open Late podcast, tells her story of opening up her marriage and finding a better version of herself in the process. She shares what led her and her husband to wanting to date outside of their marriage, all the struggles an…
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112 | Birth Outside the Matrix with Emily Stanwyck
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Today on the show, McLean is joined by her good friend Emily Stanwyck. A mom of two, wife, trainer & BIRTHFIT Coach, and a birth doula, Emily has a vast amount of experience in the wellness and birthing world. She works advocating for freedom, informed consent, and birthing out of the medical system. She teaches birth education and leads a year lon…
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McLean is back with another solo episode! And today, she’s talking about intuition and birth. We as women are so often taught not to trust our bodies, but there’s an innate wisdom we hold, despite what any experts may say. McLean breaks down why birth has become a big business in recent years, touches on what it’s like to work towards empowering wo…
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110 | The Truth About Breast Implant Illness & Explant Surgery with Amanda Porta
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Today McLean is joined by holistic beauty coach and advocate for BII (Breast Implant Illness) awareness, Amanda Porta. She’s here to share her story, from getting breast plants in her 20s, selling implants as her career, to the dozens of symptoms she then suffered from for years, and eventually finding healing with getting an explant surgery. She’s…
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109 | Honor the Season You Are In: Spring Alignment
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The seasons are changing, and we have a choice to either fight the change, or move and flow with it. And on today’s solo episode, McLean brings clarity and encouragement to those fighting the movement of the seasons, and shares how she’s been learning to honor the seasons in her own life and what benefits she’s reaped from it. Plus, hear her contem…
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108 | Spiritual Lives of Babies & Mothers with Emily The Medium
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Today on Mother The Mother, McLean is joined by good friend and professional Psychic Medium, Emily Greene, also known as Emily The Medium. Emily helps connect people with their loved ones on the other side, provide psychic guidance on people's life path, and connect people to the Souls of the children they are meant to have. She and McLean share so…
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In today’s episode, McLean reflects on her family's recent experience with COVID, and the spiritual lessons she’s learned from it. There’s something powerful and healing that happens when confronted with illness, and she shares her thoughts on what it meant to her not just physically, but emotionally. She also touches on why we as women struggle wi…
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106 | Waking the Bear with Governor 2022 Candidate Reinette Senum
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Calling all Mama Bears - it is time to wake up! McLean is kicking off the return of her podcast this year with Governor 2022 Candidate Reinette Senum. Reinette is a 4th generation Californian born in San Francisco and adopted and raised by her parents in the Sierra foothills. Reinette believes in the real California spirit of can-do individualism, …
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105 | Growing Together with Birth Doula Carson Meyer
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In today’s episode, McLean is joined by a certified birth doula, nutrition consultant, and birth photographer, Carson Meyer. Carson is located in Malibu, California but attended New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study where she pursued studies in child development, art therapy, and complementary medicine. In 2016, Carson retur…
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104 | “Asking For a Pregnant Friend...” with Bailey Gaddis
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In today’s episode, McLean is joined by author, birth doula, and hypnotherapist, Bailey Gaddis. Bailey authored Asking for a Pregnant Friend and Feng Shui Mommy and is a regular contributor to media outlets including Working Mother, Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Newborn, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Disney’s Babble, and more. She also volunteers for a…
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103 | Dying: Acceptance, Grief & Discussing Death with Children | Real Talk
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In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shines a light on the area society tends to shy away from the most - death. Like birth, it is a portal that all of humanity experiences and yet as a culture, we struggle with finding the right words to discuss this deep and mysterious part of our existence. As always, McLean has found the words to both comfort,…
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102 | In Service to Mother with Georgiana Johnson
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Today, McLean is joined by friend and fellow birth doula, Georgiana Johnson. Georgiana has been cooking for families and working as a full-spectrum doula in LA for the past 8 years. She is originally from London, England but has been on an adventure in the United States for almost 15 years now. Her passion is to protect, celebrate and nourish the f…
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101 | The Sacredness of Pregnancy & Postpartum | Real Talk
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In today’s Real Talk with McLean she invites you into the sacred portal of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Her journey will forever begin and end with recognizing where the world falls short and quickly stepping in to provide the support needed. Hit play to soak your being with her words, cleanse your soul with her offerings, and above all, rece…
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100 | Reflections + Visions for the Future | Real Talk
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In today’s Real Talk with McLean she shares deep reflection. Reflections about the collective energy over the past several months, her personal energy levels, and the beautiful journey that has become this podcast. Today is Mother the Mother’s 100th episode and in pure McLean fashion, she is sharing where it all started, where it has been and visio…
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099 | Stepping Into Your Sovereign Truth | Real Talk
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In today’s Real Talk with McLean she shows up to her life dharma in a big, bold, and stunningly authentic way. This portal of time has been rough for so many and the fires of fear, doubt, and isolation seem to rage on with no end in sight. This conversation is a life raft when you are at your lowest point, a glimmer of hope for a brighter tomorrow,…
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098 | Mothers & Daughters: Nourishing Family Relationships with The Curry Girls
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In today’s episode, McLean is joined by Megs and Pegs, a dynamic mother-daughter duo who are better known as “The Curry Girls”. They are the owners of Curry Girls Kitchen and share their wisdom, perspective, and knowledge on life, food, and their pursuit of happiness in all that they do. Megan is a certified holistic health coach and Peggy is an en…
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097 | Embracing Course Correction with Parenthood | Real Talk
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In today’s real talk with McLean she explores the power of embracing course correction within parenthood because as she always says, you only know what you know when you know it. As a parent during these times there is so much information at our fingertips and with that also comes judgments, opinions, and an endless list of diagnostic input from pr…
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096 | Conscious Partnerships, Parenting and Postpartum | Real Talk with McLean, Peyton and Cal Callahan
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Today’s real talk episode is another gem from McLean’s trip to Austin, Texas. She got to sit down with both Peyton and Cal Callahan for a deep dive into all things partnerships, co-parenting, motherhood and how to best care for a woman in her postpartum period. These three share some beautiful wisdom and bring to light ancient traditions that once …
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In today’s real talk with McLean, she dives into the spirituality behind her work as a coach and doula. This is a side of McLean that her private clients have gotten to know very well over the years but she felt it was time to bring you all in on this powerful part of her journey too. So come experience the beautiful way McLean weaves Spirit into a…
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094 | Health Is True Wealth | Real Talk with Shiva Rose and McLean
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In today’s real talk episode, McLean reunited almost a year later from their last interview together with Shiva Rose in person on Shiva’s incredible land in Texas. A decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic…
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