Have you ever known better but couldn’t seem to do better?

In this episode, I share:

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about grace. And it’s about realizing that you can’t pour from an empty cup, but you can refill it, no matter how far gone you feel.

✨ If you’re an overwhelmed mom who’s been ignoring your own needs, this episode will remind you it’s not too late to rest, reset, and reconnect, with yourself and with the people you love most.

For more, follow @herewithyoumama. 

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Hi love. If you’ve ever looked at your partner after baby and thought, “We feel more like roommates than soulmates,” you are not alone. The distance that creeps in after welcoming a child is one of the most common and most painful struggles new parents face.

In this episode of Here With You, Mama, we talk about how to move from coexisting to reconnecting. We explore why couples so often feel disconnected in the first year, what’s really happening beneath the surface of your relationship, and most importantly, how to rebuild intimacy, friendship, and appreciation in the midst of raising little ones.

You’ll hear about:

This episode is not about perfection or pretending everything is okay. It’s about honest conversation, small shifts, and learning how to turn toward each other again, even when you are tired, touched out, and overwhelmed.

If you’ve been feeling distance in your relationship, if you’re grieving the ease you used to have together, or if resentment has started to build, I want you to know you are not broken and your love is not doomed. What you’re experiencing is heartbreakingly common—and also repairable.

Take a deep breath with me, mama. Your story isn’t over. This is just a new chapter. And together, we’ll walk through how to build a stronger, more connected partnership that can hold both your love and the weight of parenthood.

💛 If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs to hear that they are not alone.

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Hi love. If you’ve ever wondered why adding a second child feels so much harder than people say, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the beautiful, messy, overwhelming, and deeply transformative journey of going from one child to two.

So many moms are told that the hardest transition is from zero to one, but the truth is that having a second baby brings an entirely new identity shift. It’s not just about diapers, sleep schedules, or adding another car seat. It’s about grieving the exclusive relationship you had with your first child while simultaneously falling in love with your second. It’s about managing toddler regressions, sibling transitions, and that guilt seesaw where you feel like you’re never enough for anyone, including yourself.

In this episode, I share my own story of navigating sleep regressions, divide and conquer parenting, and the surprising grief that came with mothering two. You’ll also hear about a client who put words to what so many of us feel: “I love them both so much it hurts, but I feel like I’m failing everyone.”

Together, we’ll explore what really happens in your nervous system when you’re juggling multiple children, why hypervigilance and overwhelm are such common maternal mental health experiences, and the truth that your children don’t need a perfect mom — they need a real one.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and compassionate mindset shifts for:

Whether you’re in the thick of newborn life with a toddler at your feet, or reflecting on what this season taught you, I want you to know this: you are not failing. You are adapting. And adaptation is messy, holy work.

Listen in for honesty, encouragement, and permission to be human in the midst of the chaos.

💛 If this episode resonated with you, share it with another mama who might need the reminder that she is not alone.

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Do you ever finally get a quiet moment to yourself, maybe while your baby naps or your kids are at school… and instead of feeling relaxed, you feel restless, anxious, or even guilty for not being productive?

You’re not broken, love. What you’re experiencing is so common, especially for high-achieving moms. When your nervous system has been wired to equate doing with safety and worthiness, slowing down can feel unsafe, even when you’re exhausted.

In this episode, we’ll talk about why it feels so hard to relax as a mom, and how you can begin to gently rewire your system to know that rest is safe.

✨ Why it feels impossible to relax as a mom

…this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and supported with tools you can actually use.

💛 If today’s conversation resonated, share it with another mama who might need these words. 💛 Want to go deeper? In the Here With You, Mama program, we gently unwind these patterns with support, compassion, and practical tools for your nervous system.

You can connect with me on Instagram @herewithyoumama or through my website to learn more.

Remember, mama: your worth has never been about what you produce. You are enough, exactly as you are, right now.

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Hi love. If you've ever felt crushed under the weight of unsolicited parenting advice, this episode is for you. From your mother-in-law’s “helpful” suggestions, to strangers at the grocery store, to the endless scroll of Instagram “expert” posts, being a new mom can feel like you’re drowning in other people’s opinions.

In today’s conversation, we’ll unpack why everyone suddenly thinks they’re a parenting expert when you have a baby, how all this conflicting input can shake your confidence, and most importantly, how to set loving boundaries that protect your peace while keeping your relationships intact.

Because here’s the truth: you are the expert on your baby. And it’s time to tune back into the wisdom you already carry. 💛

When everyone else’s voice is louder than your own, it’s easy to lose confidence and feel like you’re failing. But mama, you are not failing. You are learning, loving, and leading your baby every single day. The goal of this episode is to help you quiet the noise, set clear and kind boundaries, and return to the steady, intuitive part of you that already knows what your child needs.

💛 If this episode resonated, share it with another mama who’s feeling overwhelmed by advice.

 💛If you are feeling some of these episode topics deep in your core, watch my FREE MASTERCLASS for the 5 shifts that can transform your motherhood experience.

✨ Your instincts are good. Your love is enough. And you are doing so much better than you think.

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Are you waking up tired no matter how much sleep you get?

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re not “bad at motherhood.”

In today’s episode, we’ll unpack:

If you’re like many high-achieving women I work with, you’re used to pushing through. You’ve been the one who could always hold it all together. But in early motherhood, the relentless demands, constant sensory input, and invisible emotional labor can keep your system in survival mode, leaving you feeling exhausted, irritable, and disconnected from yourself.

In this honest and practical episode, I’ll share:

Whether you’re feeling touched out, overstimulated, or just plain done, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on inside your body and mind—and give you practical, doable ways to ease the load.

Because the truth is: your struggle isn’t a sign you’re failing. It’s a sign your nervous system is waving a white flag, asking for care. And when you learn to listen, everything changes—not because you’re trying harder, but because you’re no longer running on empty.

If this episode resonates with you, share it with another mama who needs the reminder that she’s not lazy—she’s overloaded. And if you’re ready for deeper nervous system support, come join us inside the Here With You, Mama coaching program, where we go beyond tips and teach you how to rewire your system for more peace, presence, and joy in motherhood.

💛 Learn more at herewithyoumama.com

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Hi love. Today’s episode is a little different-born from a moment that stopped me in my tracks and filled my heart to the brim. I was picking my kids up from preschool camp when they came running toward me, holding hands, laughing with their friends… and it hit me: these are the moments we don’t want to miss.

But here’s the thing- when we’re buried under the mental load, mom guilt, and constant to-do lists, these small, magical moments can pass us by without us even noticing.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

Whether it’s the smell of your baby’s head after a nap, the way their tiny fingers curl around yours, or the sound of their sleepy sigh- you deserve to be present for it.

This isn’t about ignoring the hard parts of motherhood- it’s about clearing the mental clutter so the joy has equal space at the table. You’ll walk away from this episode with practical, heart-centered ways to slow down, choose presence over productivity, and savor this sacred season with your baby.

Because these moments? They are too precious to miss. And you, mama, are part of the story, too.

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Have you ever looked at a photo from your pre-baby life and felt a lump in your throat? Maybe you've whispered to yourself, “I love my baby more than anything… but I miss who I was.” If so, you are not alone, and you are not a bad mom.

In this episode of Here With You, Mama, we’re talking about the quiet grief of early motherhood: mourning your old life, identity, and freedom- without guilt or shame. Dina shares her own story of identity loss after becoming a mother, explains the concept of ambiguous loss, and offers a compassionate, therapeutic framework to help you hold both your grief and your joy.

Because, mama… this isn’t just a loss. It’s a transformation.

Whether you're grieving your career identity, your spontaneity, your relationship, or the simple freedom to sip coffee alone- this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and whole again.

Please take 30 seconds to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more mamas find this support.

With love,

Dina

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Welcome back to Here With You, Mama. In today’s episode, we’re exploring a voice almost every new mom knows all too well, the inner critic. You know the one: the part of you that whispers (or shouts) that you’re not doing enough, being enough, or mothering "right."

If your inner critic has gotten louder since becoming a mom, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In fact, there are powerful psychological, cultural, and biological reasons why this happens in the postpartum period. The good news? There are gentle, evidence-based ways to soften that voice without trying to silence it or shame it away.

In this episode, I walk you through why the inner critic gets louder after baby, how to recognize it as a protective part of you (through the lens of Internal Family Systems therapy), and the exact tools you can begin using today to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion.

“What if you could meet yourself with the same tenderness you’re working so hard to show your little one?”

If this episode spoke to you, I’d be honored if you’d share it with another mama who needs to hear it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or DM me @herewithyoumama on Instagram to let me know what landed most.

Until next time, mama, please be gentle with yourself. You’re doing incredible work, and I’m right here with you. 

Warmly,

Dina

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Ever feel like your emotions have been hijacked since becoming a mom?

Like you’re crying one minute and laughing the next—and wondering if you're losing it?

What if instead of seeing your emotional intensity as a problem, you could understand it as part of your becoming?

That emotional chaos you’re feeling?

And the good news?

If you’re like most high-achieving new moms, you’re used to having it together. You had systems, structure, and self-awareness—until motherhood came along and threw it all out the window.

Now? You feel unpredictable. Raw. Easily overwhelmed.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through:

Whether you’re crying over a bottle lid, snapping at your partner, or wondering where the “old you” went…

This episode will help you shift from emotional reactivity to grounded presence, and offer a pathway to reconnect with the you that feels steady, loving, and in control—even when motherhood is anything but.

Let’s do this.

💛 Dina

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