Becoming a mom brings a flood of emotions—joy, exhaustion, anxiety, and even past childhood wounds resurfacing in unexpected ways. 😳 In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Lopez, a former NASA psychologist turned motherhood healing coach, to talk about how to regulate emotions, break generational cycles, and manage anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing postpartum. If you’re struggling to stay patient, present, or simply feel like yourself again, this episode is for you.

You can follow Stephanie on Instagram @drstephanielopez. Click here for her free training on how to ditch anxiety. Check out her podcast, here.

Here's a sneak peek:

[1:05] Stephanie intro

[3:14] Importance of regulating emotions as a new mom

[12:26] Why it's important that we identify and have awareness of our emotions and how to down regulate

[18:00] Stephanie shares what helped her through her first few years as a mom and how she learned to surrender

[23:22] How we perceive events happening is crucial

[29:36] Postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts

[36:04] Last minute tips or advice

Motherhood is a wild emotional ride, but learning to regulate your emotions, manage anxiety, and surrender to the process can transform your experience. 💛 Whether you’re struggling with postpartum stress, resentment, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism, these mindset shifts can help you find more peace and presence in your daily life.

💡 Want more support? Connect with Dr. Stephanie Lopez and explore her free training on how to ditch anxiety. Plus, check out The Postpartum Shift Program for more emotional & physical healing postpartum. Links below! 👇

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