Balanced Mamas Podcast

Burnout in motherhood is something we will all experience, whether you are a working mom or stay at home. This episode is one I am very passionate about. I spent some time researching some solid, helpful material that's worth listening to along with my own experience of managing it.  

This episode dives into the power of female friendships- they are a lifeline for us as women, whether or not you are a mom this relationships can help guide us through life and even impact our overall health. This episode discusses how to build an intimate friendship where you feel so connected you can share anything with that person. We also dive into when it's time to let go of a friendship along with the overall positive impact these people can make in our lives.

This episode has excited me the most. I had a personal experience on a hike and I was eager to learn more about what I was feeling. There is new and exciting science that proves the power of awe decreases inflammation, connects us to those around us physically and emotionally, it has been scientificially proven to cultivate joy, purpose and clarity. You don't need to climb a mountain to experience the power of awe. There are simple ways of bringing this power into our every day lives. 

This episode sheds light on the reality of low moods as a mom. I share some tips about how to pull yourself out of a low mood and prevent them from spiraling. As a mom of 2 young kids I recently have struggled with maintaining joy, I find myself in more low moods than ever before. Trust me when I say I need to take my own advice! This is a balance of friendly reminders with sprinkles of research which provides concrete tools/practices to help low moods last a short while so we can bounce back.

You are not alone if you are or have struggled with your mental health as a mom. In fact if you haven't I think you may not be from this Earth! This episode is with Podcast creators best friend, Jessica Eikenberry. She shares her personal journey towards a happier individual, mom and wife. We discuss the hard stuff in this one, from the difficult decision to get medical help to the feelings of loneliness that motherhood can bring on.  

This episode sheds light on the importance of structure in our schedules and day.  A few tips from experienced moms who learned the hard way.  Listen to this episode if you feel overwhelmed at home and want to find more organization and a better flow with your kids and your day. 

This episode dives into why change is so difficult.  Whether we want to run a half marathon, organize our closet or work on our mental health change can be challenging .  This episode provides ways of overcoming the obstacles that can feel endless.

Breathing spells can be frightening, my friend Ashley Moss talks real life about best practices for managing breathing spells from a mom's point of view. 

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is extremely common. Navigating it is difficult, you feel alone, tired, lost with extreme emotions.  This podcast sheds light on the topic with real mom experience from an ICU nurse and mom of 3 kids. 

Setting goals as a mom can be exteremly challenging, with non stop obstacles. This podcast will provide some tools to break through some of those road blocks and help you launch your next goal, and stick to it!