Magnetic Mama Club

In this episode, Audrey Sarnaki shares her journey working with the Akashic Records, how to access them, and their profound impact on healing and spiritual growth. Alyssa and Audrey discuss motherhood, energetic healing, and the new paradigm shift happening on Earth.

key topics

• Accessing the Akashic Records and its purpose
• Audrey's personal journey into energy work and healing
• The role of motherhood in spiritual awakening
• Understanding past lives and their impact on current life
• The new paradigm shift and collective awakening
• Tools for opening and working with the Akashic Records
• The importance of honoring individual differences in motherhood
• Energetic healing practices and their integration into daily life
• The significance of high vibrational children in the new earth
• Balancing surrender and action in spiritual practice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode and hosts

1777:45:56 What are the Akashic Records?

3972:12:39 Audrey's experience accessing the records

6305:32:40 Audrey's background and how she got into energy work

10694:26:00 Spiritual awakening and healing journey

13972:12:40 Healing past wounds and past life visions

15583:19:20 The role of plant medicine and ayahuasca

18916:39:20 Motherhood, energy, and healing

28972:12:40 Motherhood as a spiritual initiation

41416:39:20 The collective shift and new earth paradigm

75916:39:28 Channeling messages for listeners

91805:33:20 How to work with the Akashic Records

Episode resources:

• Follow Audrey on Instagram
• Book a session and get 15% off with code MAGNETIC

Episode summary:

In this episode, Melanie Kaplan shares her personal journey through postpartum depression and how it inspired her to create oPPal, a platform connecting moms for peer support. We explore motherhood challenges, mental health, and the power of community support.

Key topics:

Postpartum depression and anxiety

Creating Opal: a peer support platform for moms

The importance of community in motherhood

Mental health challenges during postpartum

Matching moms for peer mentorship

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Melanie and Opal

369:26:20 Melanie's Personal Postpartum Journey

686:06:22 Hormonal Shifts and Mental Health

997:13:02 Returning to Work and Motherhood Balance

1327:46:22 Motherhood Expectations and Reality

1674:59:42 The Birth of Opal: Inspiration and Mission

2352:46:22 Building a Supportive Community

3297:13:04 The Future of Opal and Resources

4002:46:25 Trusting Intuition in Motherhood

5011:06:25 Training and Supporting Big Opals

66777:46:32 Connecting Moms Across Borders

83361:06:34 The Impact of Peer Support

90166:40:00 Final Advice for Moms

Episode Resources

• Follow @myoppal + @melaniemurraykaplan Instagram
• Join oPPal and get $5 off with code MMC15.

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Week, I am sharing a solo episode I filmed when I was weaning my daughter. I walk through the whole month and how I took a more gentle approach following a lactation and feeding specialist's course.

In the episode, I chat about:

• My reason for weaning and why I chose a gentle approach
• A week by week break down of how I cut each feed
• Tips and things I learned
• Preventing mastitis

Episode resources:

• Follow @alyssabrieloff on Instagram
• Read my latest Substack article with all my tips for breastfeeding
• Take the Weaning Gently Course
• Listen to the episode with Louise Herbert about nurturing feeding + sleep.

Dr. Sara Bloom, D.O., is a Functional Medicine physician specializing in maternal wellness and women’s health, and the founder of Mavie, a science-backed wellness platform for modern mothers. With training in integrative medicine, nutrition, and family medicine, her work addresses the physiological and emotional demands of motherhood—particularly the long, under-supported years between postpartum and menopause. A mother of three, Dr. Bloom focuses on care that is evidence-based, personalized, and designed to fit into real life. Dr. Sara Bloom shares her journey from physician to founder of Mavie, a wellness app designed for postpartum and motherhood, emphasizing small, science-backed habits to support mental and physical health.

Episode Takeaways

• Small, science-backed habits can significantly improve postpartum health.
• Understanding your body's cycle helps tailor wellness practices.
• Prioritizing rest and nourishment is crucial postpartum.
• Regulating the nervous system supports mental health.
• Community and expert support are vital for motherhood resilience.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Postpartum Wellness

02:57 The Birth of Mavi: Addressing Maternal Needs

06:01 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

08:59 Understanding Your Body: Hormones and Health

12:10 The Unique Journey of Each Postpartum Experience

14:55 Introducing Mavi: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

18:00 The Importance of Nourishment and Self-Care

21:08 The Role of Nutrition and Mental Health in Motherhood

25:13 Navigating the Nervous System

26:23 The Challenges of Modern Motherhood

29:29 The Impact of Digital Distractions

30:27 Redefining Self-Worth in Motherhood

32:46 Building Resilience Through Regulation

36:46 The Dangers of Over-Optimization

39:20 Healing Through Emotional Awareness

42:26 The Future of Mavi and Community Support

Episode Summary

In this insightful conversation, Deanna DeAndino and Alyssa Brieloff explore the transformative power of neuroscience, mindset, and holistic practices in parenting and personal growth. Discover how early childhood rituals, self-awareness, and understanding your unique energy can create resilient, authentic children and fulfilled parents.

Key Takeaways

• Neuroscience in childhood development
• The role of affirmations and rituals in parenting
• Self-awareness and authenticity in children and parents

Episode chapters

00:00 The Journey of Authentic Motherhood

02:57 Building Resilience in Children

05:58 The Power of Neuroscience in Parenting

08:53 Navigating Independence and Authenticity

12:06 Creating a Nurturing Environment

15:00 Integrating Mindfulness and Rituals

17:59 The Role of Neuroscience in Child Development

20:57 Personal Growth Through Parenting

24:06 The Importance of Early Mental Health Practices

30:19 The Power of Emotions in Manifestation

34:15 Creating a New Generation of Empowered Individuals

38:43 Shifting Paradigms in Education and Parenting

43:24 Embracing Non-Linear Life Paths

47:35 The Future of Mindset and Brand Evolution

Episode Resources

• Shop The Magic Mirror Affirmation Chart
• Follow The Mindset Tapestry on Instagram
• How Motherhood Rewires the Brain & Strengthens Magnetic Intuition with Neuroscientist Emilė Radytė
  

Episode Summary:

Jacquie shares her inspiring journey through three different births, emphasizing the importance of mindset, preparation, and support systems in achieving a peaceful and empowering birth experience. This conversation offers valuable insights into natural birth, postpartum recovery, and the evolving understanding of birth as a sacred, transformative process.

Episode Chapters

00:00 Journey into Motherhood: From Corporate to Holistic Health

03:04 Navigating Pelvic Floor Health: Personal Experiences and Insights

05:57 The Role of Doulas and Midwives in Birth Experiences

08:50 The Transition to Home Birth: A Personal Journey

11:51 The Impact of Birth on Identity and Personal Growth

15:01 Overcoming Challenges: Health Issues and Pregnancy

17:52 The Third Birth: A Unique Experience and Reflection

20:40 Finding Balance: Motherhood, Work, and Self-Care

29:54 The Journey to Home Birth

38:02 Embracing the Birth Experience

46:03 Navigating Postpartum Challenges

Episode Resources

• Learn more
• Check out the App
• Follow Jacquie's Substack
• Follow @littleadaptsbyjax

In this episode, Emily Pelkey shares her inspiring journey from corporate tech to becoming a licensed therapist and intuitive healer focused on maternal mental health. We explore the importance of self-trust, nervous system regulation, and the power of intuitive tools like EMDR and parts work for healing and growth in motherhood.

Key Topics:

• Emily’s transition from a tech career to therapy and intuitive practice
• The role of intuition and manifestation in motherhood and life shifts
• Managing postpartum anxiety and normalizing diverse maternal experiences
• Releasing guilt around support, boundaries, and self-care
• The impact of nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) in parenting
• Practical nervous system regulation techniques (breathing, body awareness)
• The significance of role clarity and communication for partnerships in parenting
• Supporting high-energy children and modeling emotional regulation
• The benefits of EMDR therapy for trauma processing and postpartum healing
• Embracing self-identity and matressence as lifelong journeys
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Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction to Emily Pelkey and her journey into maternal mental health

02:04 - How Emily discovered her intuitive and therapeutic path during the pandemic

05:30 - Navigating postpartum anxiety and normalizing maternal emotional experiences

09:39 - How nervous system responses influence caregiving, perfectionism, and guilt

12:40 - Practical strategies for clear roles, boundary setting, and partnership support

16:34 - Understanding and managing energetic and nervous system regulation in motherhood

17:09 - The connection between high achievers, nervous system responses, and motherhood

20:23 - The concept of fawn response and people-pleasing patterns rooted in childhood

23:11 - Recognizing feelings of guilt related to new experiences and life transitions

27:14 - Tips for regulating the nervous system during chaos and overwhelm

30:43 - The significance of body-based tools like breathing and movement

36:23 - Modeling emotional safety and regulation for children’s development

37:53 - How EMDR can support trauma resolution, especially birth and postpartum trauma

44:26 - EMDR’s applicability to ongoing stress and childhood patterns

49:06 - The interconnectedness of nervous system work, intuition, and embodied healing

52:34 - Supporting brain neuroplasticity and trusting intuition during matrescence

54:55 - Tips for nurturing the eldest daughter and honoring intuitive, playful self

56:38 - Resources offered by Emily: The Nest on Substack, social media, and community

58:31 - Wrap-up and future topics: EMDR experiences, ongoing healing journey

Episode resources:

• Intuition of Motherhood Substack
• Emily Pelky Website
• Follow Emily on Instagram
• The Nest Membership on Substack

Special for Magnetic Mama Club listeners: 15% off an annual subscription to The Nest 

https://emilypelky.substack.com/magneticmama

This episode explores the myths around calmness, practical techniques for regulation, and the power of connected play. Discover how understanding your nervous system can transform your parenting approach, reduce guilt, and foster deeper connections with your children.

This is a must-listen for parents ready to deepen their self-awareness, reduce guilt, and build resilient, authentic relationships with their children.

Key Topics:

• The myth that parents need to always be calm for children to be calm
• How dysregulation is a natural and protective response
• The role of nervous system awareness in effective parenting
• Significance of the ventral vagal state for connection and independence
• Practical breathwork exercises to stay within your window of tolerance
• The concept of co-regulation and its importance in family dynamics
• Boundaries in connected play to ensure safety and vulnerability
• Unwinding past stress and trauma through breathwork and neuroplasticity
• The influence of polyvagal theory on parent-child regulation
• Strategies for cultivating authentic self-expression and boundaries with children

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Why nervous system awareness matters in parenting
02:13 - The conflicting information about parenting and regulation
04:02 - Busting myths: Calm does not equal regulation
06:31 - Understanding dysregulation as protection rather than failure
07:14 - The role of the nervous system in safety and survival
08:47 - The importance of feeling and expressing anger
11:24 - Parental guilt and the impact of stress responses
12:54 - Expressing what is suppressed in ourselves and children
14:16 - How childhood experiences shape parental reactions
15:42 - The mirror effect: children reflecting our internal state
18:42 - The power of family nervous system dynamics
21:26 - Breathwork: staying with feelings for regulation
22:50 - The window of tolerance and its significance
24:13 - How ongoing breathwork shifts responses
27:08 - Comparing different styles of breathwork (holotropic vs. parasympathetic)
29:35 - The polyvagal theory and its practical application in parenting
33:02 - Creating safety through connected, boundary-setting play
36:52 - Authentic self-expression and breaking societal labels
37:54 - Connected play: why boundaries are necessary for vulnerability
41:37 - Building resilience through safe, intentional interactions
43:20 - Implementing connected play in everyday life
45:55 - Resources: books, courses, community connection

Episode Resources:

• ⁠Reconnected Parenting Book⁠
• ⁠The Reconnected App⁠
• Strong Willed Kids Course

• Follow Reconnected on ⁠Instagram⁠ to stay up to date about upcoming courses + offers

Discover the journey of Chloe Harrouche as she shares her transformative experiences with health, cancer, and the modern flaws in our healthcare system. This episode dives into personalized wellness, hormone health, preventative care, and innovative models shaping the future of medicine.

Episode Takeaways:

• Personal healthcare journey and lessons learned from breast cancer
• The gaps in traditional medicine and the potential of functional and personalized healthcare
• The influence of stress, lifestyle, and environment on women’s hormonal health
• The importance of proper screening, early detection, and self-advocacy
• Future of insurance-based functional medicine and holistic pediatric care
• Practical advice for trusting your intuition and navigating healthcare decisions

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro to Chloe’s health journey and the need for personalized care
02:36 - Gaps in traditional healthcare and systemic issues
04:52 - The significance of holistic and functional approaches in health
07:00 - Understanding stress, lifestyle, and women’s hormonal health
09:14 - Reimagining primary care to support women’s health effectively
12:09 - Addressing hormone disruptions postpartum and nutrient deficiencies
15:24 - Establishing health baselines before wellness optimization
17:41 - Overcoming perfectionism and stress in health management
19:45 - Balancing cancer treatment with holistic health strategies
23:09 - Debunking myths around mammograms and early detection tools
28:56 - Self-exam importance and personal stories of early detection
35:36 - Postpartum health issues and vital labs to monitor
42:12 - Supporting fertility and pregnancy holistically
48:18 - Emerging wellness treatments and cautions on new therapies
54:44 - The future of insurance-based preventative and functional medicine
58:13 - Managing perimenopause and supporting adrenal health
59:21 - Chloe’s legacy for health-conscious future generations

Resources & Links:

• The Lanby
• Follow The Lanby on Instagram
• Just the labs - code ALYSSAB50

In this episode:

Embracing Authentic Motherhood with Human Design & Nervous System Regulation. Explore how understanding your unique human design type and nervous system capacity can transform your approach to motherhood, reducing overwhelm, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect.

Join the upcoming 6-week group container for moms interested in integrating human design, nervous system regulation, and authentic mothering. Learn more + sign up here

Key Topics:

• The intersection of human design types (non-energy vs. energy types) and motherhood
• How our childhood conditioning influences current parenting patterns
• The importance of nervous system regulation for moms
• Navigating societal pressures to be a "perfect" mother
• Practical tips for honoring your energy and creating a supportive environment
• The role of community in collective and individual shifts
• How embracing authenticity leads to better connection with your children and partner

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest insights
00:10 - The significance of authenticity in motherhood
02:15 - Grounding and spiritual practices before starting the conversation
06:29 - Erin shares her journey into motherhood and human design
07:22 - Childhood conditioning and its impact on parental worth
09:15 - Pregnancy, miscarriage, and postpartum challenges
12:33 - External validation versus internal alignment
13:59 - Discovering human design to understand oneself and others
18:27 - The connection between human design types and parenting styles
20:33 - Letting go of perfectionism and societal standards in motherhood
23:02 - Embracing real-time healing and authenticity as a guide
24:31 - Recognizing nervous system dysregulation and your true capacity
30:13 - Challenges faced by non-energy types in a society built for energy types
36:13 - The power of manifestors and their bursts of energy
40:04 - The wisdom of projectors and reflectors in family dynamics
44:17 - The importance of rest and honoring your energy cycles
48:48 - Living in alignment as a mom and role modeling for children
52:33 - Practical ways to regulate your nervous system amid chaos
55:12 - Self-care strategies for busy moms and the importance of alone time
58:09 - Emotional fluctuations as a reflection of energetic alignment
62:45 - The upcoming supportive group program and community healing
68:49 - Collective evolution and the new paradigm shift in human design
71:32 - Finding your soul community for support and growth
73:16 - Final reflections and how to connect with Erin & Alyssa

Episode Resources

• Join Aligned, Not Perfect at our special price
• Book a reading with Erin
• Follow Erin on Instagram