Mighty As A Mother

Our first episode of our new Maternal Mental Health series is for you if you've ever felt like OMG why did NO ONE tell me how hard this was going to be. We sit down with fellow mom and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jessie Hines to discuss everything from why the "6 week postpartum check-up" is simply not enough, how prevalent anxiety and depression are inside motherhood, and ways in which we can prioritize our own mental well-being before caring for others (kids included!). This has been by far our most requested topic and we are so happy to create this safe space to talk hard things with you.

If you've struggled saying goodbye to the life you left behind while simultaneously loving your kids, felt overwhelming waves of "mom guilt," or suffered with shame in silence, this is the episode for you, mama 💗

Jessie helps us normalize the conversation around some really raw, difficult topics, including:

❤️ How sometimes motherhood can feel boring, stifling, suffocating, and/or mundane

❤️ It's okay to mourn the woman you were before you became a mother

❤️ Why following "influencer moms" who get paid to show their seemingly perfect lives might not be helping your mental health

❤️ Why we weren't meant to mother alone, and how to build your village

❤️ Normalizing mothers to be humans who DESERVE to feel big emotions just like we teach our children

Links:

1. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/parenting/mothers-not-martyrs.html

2. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA

3. https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2022-04-07-making-maternal-mental-health-priority

4. https://www.whattoexpect.com/news/first-year/gen-z-millennials-perfect-parent

5. MAAM Village episode

6. https://www.motheruntitled.com/

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In today's episode, Jenn sat down with Talia Kovacs - a child development expert who helps children tap into their inherent resiliency. Talia has worked with kids as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and as a children's resilience coach and has been focused on Forbes, The Today Show, Newsweek, and more. She joined our show to discuss: - How children are competent, capable people - Why we as parents should observe our children to find their competence and skills - Why giving children space can lessen their anxieties and allow them to simply explore themselves - The importance of allowing children to contribute in their home vs always "receiving" from their parents Talia is on a mission to empower children and their parents to see themselves as people who are capable of tackling even the most difficult challenges! Through her three-part framework to resiliency, she gives parents and kids freedom to be themselves, develop their own independence, and deepen their relationship in a co-creative way. In changing how we see our children, it changes how they see themselves and what they believe they are capable of doing. We hope today's episode helps improve the way you see your children and the way you see yourself. And remember, mama - you're doing a great job. XO - Jenn & Laura Links: Talia's website: taliakovacs.com and the link to your free gift: taliakovacs.com/gift For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@mightyasamotherpodcast⁠!

Employment lawyer turned social media influencer, recipe developer, and content creator Nicole Modic sat down with us for an eye-opening and candid conversation on how she prioritizes pursuing her passions (spoiler alert - she has a lot of them!) while raising her two loving boys.

In this episode, we chat with Nicole about:

♥️ How she identifies - and fills - her "buckets" outside of motherhood

♥️ Her self-care non-negotiables, including a lovely, grounding morning routine

♥️ How to help our kids understand nutrition and what feels good in their bodies

♥️ Why she believes we need to feel the fear and pursue our passions anyway

Her advice to anyone with an idea, hobby, or passion project who doesn't know where to begin? It's never too late, just start, invest in yourself, and know you are worth it.

We hope you love this episode - and if you do, please drop us a rating and review!

Links:

Love to Eat

Nicole's Glow up tonic

Follow Nicole Modic on Instagram

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We are so excited to be chatting today with Jennie Blumenthal. After spending 20 years in Corporate America helping Fortune 500 companies manage multi-million dollar growth strategies, Jennie left her partnership in a global consulting firm to launch her own leadership company. In addition to her role as CEO, she also serves as a professional speaker, an Adjunct Professor, Board member, and the bestselling author of Corporate Rehab: Ditch the Hustle Culture and Thrive Again.

In this episode, Jennie guides us through:

1. Ditching the hustle culture while still achieving whatever it is that you want for yourself

2. Thriving in the future of work without losing yourself in the process

3. How to build human-centered cultures

4. Pursuing your purpose while navigating the challenges of simultaneously raising children

Links:

1. Burnout Article

2. Corporate Rehab: Coaching Services

3. Corporate Rehab Book: How to Ditch The Hustle Culture and Thrive Again with Jennie Blumenthal

4. Follow Jennie Blumenthal on LinkedIn

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This episode on modern marriage is one all women need to hear. Join us as we unpack: The "modern dilemma" of motherhood and marriage and why it might just be harder now than it has ever been Our own love stories and how our marriages came to be The inevitable challenges that our intimate partnerships face once a baby arrives How parenting can widen the gender gap, challenging relationships where someone has previously strived for equality in their relationships The ways in which new motherhood impacts us - psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally Together we explore the ways in which our well-being as moms as well as the well-being of our relationships changes and evolves with every new chapter, every new season. If you're a mom - new or not - finding yourself wondering how to connect or reconnect with your partner during this demanding season of life, this episode is for you. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Hold-Motherhood-Marriage-Dilemma/dp/0062838652 https://www.instagram.com/molly.millwood.phd/ For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@mightyasamotherpodcast⁠!

In this episode, we explore the concept of leadership and give helpful insights for mamas who aspire to become inspirational leaders - whether that's leading hundreds of team members, the PTA, or your own family!

We discuss the qualities that define successful leadership and reflect on our own leadership experiences and what we've learned over the years.

We share practical strategies for nurturing your inherent leadership skills, including effective communication, building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating positive environments. We also address the unique challenges faced by working moms in leadership roles and candidly discuss how to integrate your role as a leader with your responsibilities as a mother.

It's our hope that this episode unlocks your potential to be the leader you always hoped to have.

You'll learn:

1. The impact a good leader has on our mental health

2. How to ditch the hustle culture that permeates corporate America while still being a good leader

3. How motherhood has changed the leaders we are - spoiler alert: we're more empathetic and understanding!

4. How you can take the lead and show up for the things and people that matter in your own life

5. How to invest and grow in your own leadership

6. What continuous learning looks like for us considering we will never be perfect leaders or moms - but we can do our best each day!

The tides of leadership have changed and accelerated during and since the pandemic - regardless of who or where you lead, we hope you can extract a few learnings to implement in your daily life.

Don't forget mamas - your superpower is knowing your own strengths and leading in your own way!

XO,

Jenn & Laura

Links:

1. Servant Leadership

2. Agile Leadership

3. HBR: Where Women's Leadership Development Programs Fall Short

4. Forbes: Managers Have Major Impact On Mental Health

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Mama - do you ever feel like you are living in your own motherhood without the proper support around you? If so, you are most definitely not alone. It's 2023, and the concept of a "village" for families in the U.S. is not what it used to be in prior decades (or centuries!). Join us as we dive into the critical importance of having physical, mental, and emotional support in our lives as busy women (and moms!). We'll uncover why having a village is an absolute game-changer for not only our families but our sanity. We'll also share with you how we have cultivated our own villages in an era when they are not guaranteed and usually hard to find. Join us in reclaiming our village and thriving together as modern mothers!

Links:

1. Navigating Motherhood When You Don't Have A Village

2. How Affluence Pulls People Away From Their Families

3. More than half of Americans live within an hour of extended family

4. Spatial Distance between Parents and Adult Children in the United States

5. 2023 Motherly State of Motherhood Report

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We're firm believers that life is better with the love and support of your friends! Join us as we discuss the importance of female friendships in this busy season of life, and how we prioritize investing in the women and relationships that enrich our souls on a daily basis. Spoiler alert: having meaningful friendships is crucial to our health and the research proves this to be true. Whether you're an introvert who prefers to stay home or an extrovert who prefers to always be on the go, we'll share strategies and new research for how you can incorporate meaningful friendships into your already busy life.

Links:

1. UCLA Study

2. The Life Council by Laura Tremaine

3. You Will Find Your People by Lane Moore

4. Postable — really nice cards mailed for you

5. HBR Article - "The Power of Work Friends"

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Ever feel like you're struggling to achieve balance in working motherhood? If so, you're not alone — and it's because it doesn't exist! Join us for a raw conversation around the integration of work, motherhood, and self as we share our own sentiments and experiences as working parents who also suffer from the guilt that afflicts many women so deeply. We're firm believers that you can have it all — just perhaps not all at once and not on your own. We'll share strategies that have proved helpful in our own journeys and mottos that we're choosing to live by in this demanding season.

Links:

1. Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

2. Motherly Article on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

3. Jenn's Motherly Article — "My Career is My Refuge and It Makes Me A Better Mom"

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Once upon a time, a clinician and a marketer walked into a wine bar… and the rest is history! Welcome to our very first episode — we're so excited you're here! Join us as we introduce ourselves for what we hope to be a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with you - our listeners - as we discuss all things motherhood, marriage, career, friendships, and more. We want to make it easier to talk about hard things and invite you to join us in leaning into vulnerability to ensure no mama feels they're going at this alone! In this community, authenticity and honesty are guaranteed, with a healthy dose of humor along the way.

Links:

1. 2023 Motherly Report

2. Forbes Brene Brown Interview

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