I am chatting today with Michelle Casarella of Mental Wellness Mamas. She is a psychologist in New York, and she helps mamas all over the world prepare not just for the birth or breastfeeding, but for establishing a healthy new life as a mom.

I love what Michelle is doing, and I wish I had found her years ago when I was going through that transition.

Here's what we cover:

• what led Michelle on this journey

• why it's so important to prepare for the postpartum time period with regards to our mental health

• what is matrescence, and what does it mean for every mom, not only the ones who suffer from postpartum mental illness?

• what expectations we should drop as we become mothers

You can find Michelle at www.mentalwellnessmamas.com and you can access her Postpartum Plan here. Michelle has offered $50 off her program when you mention the podcast. I think this program is a fantastic investment in your well being as a mom and would make a perfect baby shower gift (or group gift!) for a friend or loved one.