Be Inspired Mama

By Dr. Melissa SonnersEducation Self-Improvement

Be Inspired Mama episodes

May 08, 2025This ONE Ingredient is Destroying Your Skin & Hormones (Check Your Labels Now) | Ep 77
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If you’ve ever stood in front of your mirror wondering what all those ingredients in your skincare are actually doing to your body… this one’s for you.
We’re joined by Trina Felber: nurse, entrepreneur, and the brains behind the clean beauty movement, for a real, honest conversation about what’s really hiding in our skincare, how it can mess with our hormones, and why some of the products we trust most might actually be aging our skin instead of helping it glow.
We also share our own stories about switching to clean beauty and how it’s less about being perfect and more about feeling good in your skin. You don’t need a 12-step routine—you just need to know what works for you.
Whether you're clean-curious or already deep in your clean girl era, this episode is a cozy, info-packed guide to feeling more empowered in your skincare choices.
In this episode, we break down:
How to read a product label in 5 seconds flat
Ingredients to avoid—and how they can impact your hormones
Why “natural” doesn’t always mean safe
What your skincare might be doing to your microbiome (yes, your skin has one too!)
Super simple DIY swaps that won’t take over your life
How to start transitioning without throwing out everything you own
Why clean beauty is really about supporting your whole body—not just your face
Resources mentioned in this episode:
▶︎ Join Trina’s Holistic Health & Beauty Rest Program: https://courses.trinafelber.com/our-course?am_id=melissa7579
▶︎ Get Trina’s free Clean Beauty Checklist: https://offer.trinafelber.com/clean-beauty-checklist-download?am_id=melissasonners

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/77
1 hr 1 min
April 24, 2025Oxytocin, Burnout & the Real Root of Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Anna Cabeca | Ep 76
What if your hormones weren’t the problem, but the result of a deeper imbalance?
In this episode, we chat with hormone expert and triple board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of The Hormone Fix. Together, we explore how burnout, grief, and everyday stressors silently impact our hormones and why oxytocin, connection, and joy may be the missing piece.
Dr. Anna shares her personal journey through infertility, early menopause, and deep personal loss—and how she rebuilt her health from the inside out. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t just about lab tests and supplements. It’s about play, presence, and honoring your body’s natural rhythms.
You’ll learn:
Why stress and cortisol are at the root of so many hormone symptoms
The connection between oxytocin, joy, and hormonal balance
How trauma, loss, and grief can change your physiology—and how to heal
Why your urine pH might be the easiest health tool you’re not using
Simple daily shifts that create more energy, ease, and hormonal harmony
RESOURCES:
Grab my favorite red light - The Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off!
Take the Free Hormone Quiz: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/hormone-toxicity-questionnaire
Join the Girlfriend Doctor Community: https://drannacabeca.com/products/the-girlfriend-doctor-club-membership-monthly
Try Dr. Anna’s Ketone + pH Test Strips: https://drannacabeca.com/products/dr-anna-cabeca-keto-alkaline-weight-loss-solution-urinalysis-test-strips?uid=11&oid=1&affid=8101936&creative_id=3
Read The Hormone Fix: https://amzn.to/4kqwH7m

Connect with Dr. Anna:
Website: https://drannacabeca.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/76
1 hr 3 min
April 10, 2025Pelvic Floor Expert Says You Don’t Need Kegels—Here’s What to Do Instead | Ep 75
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What if your pelvic floor symptoms were your body’s way of asking you to slow down and listen?
In this episode, Dr. Melissa chats with physical therapist Christina Walsh, a pelvic floor expert and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, about how healing the pelvic floor goes far beyond kegels. Christina shares her deeply personal journey, why so many women are still struggling in silence, and how pelvic health is connected to everything from your nervous system to your creativity.
This is a heart-opening conversation filled with hope, real talk, and simple tools that will leave you feeling empowered in your body.
You’ll Learn:
Why 50% of women experience pelvic floor challenges—and most suffer in silence
The surprising connection between pelvic dysfunction, stress, and your nervous system
Why over-tight doesn’t mean strong (and what to do about it)
A gentle 5-minute position that supports pelvic healing and nervous system regulation
Why it’s never too late—and never too early—to start healing
RESOURCES:
Take the Free Quiz: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/quiz
Try the Free Decompression Position: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/relief
Explore the Signature Program ($50 off with code INSPIRED): https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram
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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/75
50 min
March 27, 2025The Productivity Myth That’s Keeping You Stuck—Kate Northrup on Doing Less to Achieve More | Ep 74
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What if the key to success wasn’t about doing more—but actually doing less?
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Northrup, author of Do Less, to unpack the truth about productivity, abundance, and why our nervous system is often working against us.
Kate shares the pivotal realization that changed her relationship with work, how she doubled her income while working less, and the unexpected ways our bodies dictate our financial and personal growth.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why doing less feels so hard—and how to make it easier
How to tap into your natural rhythms for greater ease and success
The 80/20 rule and why it’s your secret weapon for impact
How to rewire your nervous system to break free from scarcity and overwork
The powerful Egg Wisdom principle for attracting what’s truly meant for you
RESOURCES:
Do Less by Kate Northrup: https://amzn.to/3E5cVO0
Kate’s money workshop: Head over to the bottom of this episode’s webpage to get notified when a signup link is available: https://beinspiredmama.com/74
Connect with Kate: https://katenorthrup.com/
10x Is Easier Than 2x: https://amzn.to/4kWvyVc
Join the Beehive: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/community

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/74
59 min
March 13, 2025The Toxic Cycle That’s Burning You Out—And the Simple Hack to Break Free | Ep 73
Ever feel like your brain is running a marathon from the moment you wake up? Jumping from one thing to the next, barely catching a breath before the day is over?
What if there was a way to work with your brain’s natural rhythm instead of constantly pushing against it? A way to feel more ease, clarity, and flow—without adding another thing to your to-do list?
In this episode, we’re talking all about brain states—those natural rhythms of the mind that shape how you feel, focus, and move through the day. Whether you’re craving more energy, better sleep, or just a little more calm in the chaos, this is for you.
The four main brainwave states and why they matter
How to wake up feeling more grounded and creative (instead of rushed & stressed)
The science behind flow state—and how to tap into it on demand
Why most of us spend too much time in "go mode" (beta brainwaves) and how to reset
Simple shifts that bring more balance, focus, and ease into your day
The one evening ritual that guarantees deeper sleep and mental clarity
RESOURCES:
Your Brainwave Cheat Sheet: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulate-your-rhythm
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How to set up a red light filter on your iPhone: https://youtu.be/XZ3EFgs3CQg
My favorite red light tool is the Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off!
Red light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3Q9CZLc
Amber book light: https://amzn.to/3SXa3Gx
Red light pen: https://amzn.to/3U9d3ks
Red night lights: https://amzn.to/3UlPqp8
Viva Ray blue light blocker glasses (use code INSPIRED for a discount!): https://vivarays.com/melissasonners

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/73
38 min
February 27, 2025From Numbness to Aliveness: A Conversation with ‘Dare to Feel’ Author Alexandra Roxo | Ep 72
What if feeling everything: the highs, the lows, the messy in-between, was actually your greatest strength?
In this episode, Alexandra Roxo, transformational mentor and author of Dare to Feel, opens up about the power of emotional aliveness. She shares why so many women are conditioned to suppress their emotions, how we unknowingly disconnect from ourselves, and what happens when we finally allow ourselves to feel it all.
If you’ve ever struggled to balance being strong and soft, found yourself numbing out with busyness, or felt disconnected from your emotions, this conversation is for you. Alexandra makes a powerful case for why vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the key to deeper connection, freedom, and real power.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why women are taught to suppress emotions—and how to break free

The sneaky ways we avoid feeling (hint: staying “busy” is a big one)

How to embrace both strength and softness without shutting down

The power of awareness in shifting emotional patterns

How intimacy is built through real emotional connection

Practical ways to reconnect with your emotions and your truth

RESOURCES:

Get Alexandra Roxo’s book, Dare to Feel: https://amzn.to/41ElpFl

Join Alexandra’s Masterclass: Liberating Your Feminine Soul:https://alexandraroxo.mykajabi.com/liberating-your-feminine-soul

Be part of Book Nook, a community of women reading transformational books like Dare to Feel: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook

Follow Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandraroxo

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/72
45 min
February 20, 2025Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Anxiety? Dr. Meg Mill Says It’s Not Just Stress | Ep 71
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things but still dealing with brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or random aches and pains? You’re not alone—and it might not be just stress or hormones.
In this episode, Dr. Meg Mill, a functional medicine practitioner with a background in pharmacology, shares how histamine intolerance could be playing a bigger role in women’s health than we realize. If you’ve been brushing off symptoms as “just part of getting older,” this conversation will change the way you look at your body.
Here’s what we talked about:
Why histamine is more than just an allergy response and how it can impact everything from your mood to your energy
The surprising connection between histamine and your hormones (hint: your cycle might be making symptoms worse)
“Healthy” foods that could be triggering headaches, bloating, and inflammation
Why gut health plays a huge role in histamine balance and what you can do to support it
A simple way to test if histamine might be behind your symptoms
Dr. Meg breaks it all down in a way that’s easy to understand, giving you practical, doable steps to start feeling better right away.
RESOURCES:
Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance: https://go.megmill.com/histamine
Hormone Checklist: https://megmill.com/articles/hormones/
Follow Dr. Meg on Instagram: @DrMegMill
Listen to Dr. Meg’s Podcast A Little Bit Healthier: https://megmill.com/podcasts/

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50 min
January 30, 2025“I Was Addicted to Being Needed” – Nancy Levin on Breaking Free | Ep 70
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Have you ever felt like you're constantly running, doing, and giving, yet somehow you still feel empty?
In this special Book Nook Author Meet-up, we sat down with Nancy Levin, bestselling author, life coach, and expert in boundaries, self-worth, and shadow work. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or just feeling like you never have time for yourself, this conversation will be a game-changer.
Nancy shares how she went from living behind a carefully curated mask—seeking external validation, overachieving, and staying busy to avoid the truth to reclaiming her life, her time, and her own power. And she’s here to help you do the same.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
The real reason so many women struggle with boundaries (hint: it’s not about saying no)

How to uncover hidden shadow commitments that are keeping you stuck

Why busyness is often an avoidance tactic—and what to do instead

The simple but powerful morning practice that can shift your entire day

How to stop looking for gold stars and finally validate yourself
Nancy’s wisdom is eye-opening, empowering, and deeply freeing—you won’t want to miss this one.
RESOURCES:
Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light by Nancy Levin: https://amzn.to/3ZL2ztE

Coaching with Nancy: https://nancylevin.com/

Nancy’s Self-Love Meditation: https://nancylevin.com/episode-37-a-powerful-self-love-meditation-to-anchor-you-into-your-greatest-love/#episode

Join Beehive to join these meet-ups LIVE and interact with the authors: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/offers/XtMAACoF

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Are You Prioritizing Everyone But Yourself? Here’s How to Change That.
Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/70
57 min
January 16, 2025Why Women Are Wired for Chaos: The Truth About Hormones and Emotions w/Dr. Sonya Jensen | Ep 69
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Are You Ready to Understand Your Body Like Never Before?
Have you ever felt like your hormones were in the driver’s seat, leaving you stuck on an emotional rollercoaster? Or maybe you’ve wondered why the to-do list never ends and rest feels impossible? In this episode, Dr. Sonya Jensen, a naturopathic physician and women’s wellness expert, is here to help you unlock the secrets of your body and reclaim your feminine power.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about rewriting your story, understanding the deeper connection between your hormones, emotions, and relationships, and stepping into the most vibrant, aligned version of yourself.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
Why women are wired to overdo—and how to break free from the cycle.

The surprising ways your hormones influence your emotions and relationships.

How to reconnect with your body to uncover hidden stories and heal.

The profound role of self-worth in transforming your health and life.

Practical tips for finding micro-moments of stillness, even on your busiest days.
About Dr. Sonya Jensen:Dr. Sonya Jensen is a naturopathic physician specializing in women’s hormones, emotions, and relationships. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, she empowers women to reclaim their health, align with their true selves, and live vibrant lives. Dr. Sonya’s work bridges the gap between modern medicine and ancient wisdom, offering practical tools for real transformation.
Resources:
Connect with Dr. Sonya: https://www.drsonyajensen.com/

Join Dr. Sonya’s Community: https://www.drsonyajensen.com/her-community

Explore Dr. Sonya’s Book: https://www.drsonyajensen.com/womanunleashedbook

Join Melissa’s Beehive Community: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/community
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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/69
47 min
January 02, 2025 Why Stillness Feels Uncomfortable (And How to Fix It) | Ep 68
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Does your mind resist stillness?
When you have an opportunity to sit and be still, do you feel restless?
Maybe like many others, you end up reaching for your phone to scroll social media or check emails again (even though you probably recently checked it).
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! It’s actually not your fault.
In this video we’ll discuss how your biology is working against you, and what you can do about it.
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6 min