Priestess of Motherhood with Dania Foster

I spent years reading the books, writing the scripts and affirming every morning how I wanted to show up in my motherhood, but my body wouldn't comply until I fixed these things, and this podcast shows you how to get your body on board.This podcast is for you if...You feel irritable and snappy, or you pull away and avoid the people you love, and then carry the guilt of taking it out on them and yourself.You feel touched out, and you can't tell whether you're tired, overwhelmed or just not yourself anymore.You know exactly how you want to show up for your family, but in the moment you just REACT.You're raising a highly sensitive child and feel like you're running on empty while you try to hold them steady.You've tried scripts, affirmations and trying harder, and none of it has stuck.What we talk aboutWe talk about the body, from the gut to the nervous system and hormones, as well as the emotional and energetic story underneath.Nervous system. Why safety is felt in the body, not decided by logic, and what survival mode really looks like in everyday motherhood.Hormones. Cortisol, melatonin, blood sugar and insulin, and how they shape your energy, mood and sleep.Gut. Digestion, the gut barrier, the microbiome and why absorption matters for how you feel.The story underneath. The identity, patterns and beliefs your body has been holding, and how to start rewriting them.Natural pathways back to yourself. Nourishment, herbal medicine and energetic support, so you feel replenished and grounded.Because when a mother is supported through both her physical and energetic body, she can lead her family from grounded intuition.MORE INFO https://daniafoster.com/podcast/survival-mode-mindsetBLOG https://daniafoster.com/blog/survival-mode-mumsOFFERhttps://daniafoster.com/GROUNDEDFOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/daniafoster.naturopathy/

In this episode, I'm sharing a recent health rabbit hole that completely changed the way I think about sleep, recovery and the unconscious habits we carry through life.

After years of interrupted sleep through motherhood, I was finally sleeping through the night. Yet I was still waking exhausted, with a dry throat, brain fog and reports from my husband that I was snoring all night.

That curiosity led me into the world of airway health, mouth breathing and sleep quality.

We explore:

• Why sleep quantity and sleep quality are not the same thing
• The clues I look for when mothers tell me they're exhausted despite sleeping
• Mouth breathing, snoring, dry mouth and post-nasal drip
• How childhood illness, allergies and chronic congestion can shape breathing habits
• Why adaptations can remain long after the original problem has improved
• The connection between breathing, recovery and nervous system regulation
• Mouth tape and nasal strips: when they may be helpful and when they aren't
• Why I'm becoming increasingly interested in airway health as part of the bigger picture of fatigue, brain fog and mum rage

This episode isn't about finding one cause for every symptom.

It's about becoming curious about the patterns your body may be trying to show you.

If you're exhausted despite getting enough sleep, this conversation may offer a new piece of the puzzle.

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If your child falls apart the moment you make a simple request, this episode is for you.

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is not a behaviour problem. It is a nervous system response. And when we treat it like a behaviour problem, we make it worse, even with the best intentions.

I share what this looks like in real life with my own child, the meltdowns at acrobatics, the shutdowns at skate lessons, the moment my reminders to drink water created a threat response instead of compliance. I also walk through my clinical approach to supporting PDA children through nervous system regulation, adrenal health, gut-brain connection, flower essences, herbs, and minerals.

In this episode:

• What PDA actually is and why the name matters
• The three nervous system responses and how they show up in demand avoidance
• Why your well-intentioned support might be fuelling the meltdowns
• The "I wonder if…" reframe that changes everything
• My clinical tools: flower essences, minerals, herbs, gut-brain support
• Why I treat mothers and children together, not separately

Resources mentioned:

Read the full blog post: daniafoster.com/blog/pda

Mother and Child Package: daniafoster.com/mother-and-child-package

Book a free connection call: daniafoster.com/consults

About Dania Foster: Dania Foster is a clinical naturopath (BHSc) and energetics therapist specialising in supporting burnt-out mothers and their highly sensitive and neurodivergent children. She combines functional pathology, clinical herbalism, flower essences, and nervous system regulation to treat the whole family, body and soul.

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Website: daniafoster.com

Instagram: @daniafoster.naturopathy

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Rage-crying over spilled milk? Zero patience? Can't sleep even though you're exhausted? Your progesterone is depleted.

In this episode, I break down what progesterone actually is, why modern motherhood destroys it, and how to restore it - not just clinically, but as an act of reclaiming your feminine power.

What we cover:

• What depleted progesterone feels like (and why you feel like you can't cope anymore)
• Why women have TWO hormones, not one (estrogen + progesterone = biphasic cycle)
• The cortisol steal: how stress destroys progesterone to make cortisol instead
• Why modern motherhood keeps you running on masculine energy only (cortisol) with no access to the feminine (progesterone)
• What your body needs to MAKE progesterone (vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, ovulation, safety)
• How to restore progesterone: nervous system regulation, nutritional support, adaptogens, boundaries
• Bioidentical progesterone vs synthetic progestins
• Why reclaiming progesterone is about reclaiming the FEMININE (softness, rest, receptivity)

Resources mentioned:

Read the full blog post: daniafoster.com/blog/progesterone-piece

Book a connection call: daniafoster.com (Mon/Wed/Sat available)

About Dania Foster: Dania Foster is a clinical naturopath (BHSc) and energetics therapist specialising in helping burnt-out mothers reclaim their vitality through integrated body-and-soul healing. She combines clinical naturopathy, herbalism, shadow work, and nervous system regulation to support women in coming back to life.

Connect: 

Website: daniafoster.com

Instagram: @daniafoster.naturopathy

Doing carnivore and lost your period? Dead libido? Can't sleep? Hair falling out?Your body isn't against you. Carnivore is crashing your hormones. And your gut microbiome is starving without fibre.In this episode, I break down:🥩 When carnivore MIGHT work (short-term only, specific cases)🥩Why long-term carnivore destroys women's hormones (cortisol, thyroid, progesterone - the tests don't lie)🥩Why your gut NEEDS fibre (you can't have a healthy microbiome without it)🥩"But I can't tolerate fibre" - what's actually wrong and how to fix it🥩The shadow work: fear of feminine softness, curves, and nourishment🥩My stance: I won't sacrifice your health for the last 5kgThis isn't anti-carnivore completely. But it IS pro-truth about women's bodies and gut health.🎧 LISTEN NOWShow notes: daniafoster.com/podcast/s02e28📩 READY TO HEAL YOUR GUT + HORMONES?Book a free connection call: https://dania-foster-naturopathy.simplecliniconline.com/diary🌿 MORE FROM THE PRIESTESS OF MOTHERHOOD:Instagram: @daniafoster.naturopathyWebsite: https://daniafoster.com

Does your child get random rashes, restless sleep, or meltdowns—but allergy tests say everything’s fine?

Histamine in Kids: Beyond Runny Noses and Sneezes

In this episode of The Priestess of Motherhood Podcast, we dive into how histamine shows up in children far beyond hay fever symptoms. From patchy rashes to anxiety, picky eating, and night terrors—histamine intolerance often hides in plain sight.

I share my story as a mother, the science behind gut and immune pathways, and why your intuition matters when tests come back “normal.”

What we cover:

Why histamine is more than an “allergy chemical” — it’s a whole-body messenger

The hidden symptoms of histamine intolerance in kids

Why standard allergy tests and bloods often miss the bigger pictureThe gut-skin-brain connection (and bacteria like Klebsiella that produce histamine)

The role of enzymes, nutrients, and genetics (like MTHFR and homocysteine) in clearance

Holistic ways to calm histamine, support gut health, and honour your child’s whole system

Download your free Wild Hearts, Nourished Roots mini-series + recipe book to discover the gut-histamine connection and start making gentle shifts at home.👉 https://daniafoster.com/wildhearts

Ready to map out your child’s unique histamine story?

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Still chasing hormone hacks while your body feels flat, numb, or disconnected?

In this episode, we break down why testing and supplements won’t work if your nervous system is still in freeze or survival mode. Hormones are messengers—but safety is the director. Until your body feels safe, your libido won't rise.

What we cover:

• Why low testosterone or progesterone might not be your root issue

• How nervous system dysregulation (freeze, fawn, burnout) stimulates hormone problems

• When to test (and when not to) + the signs you're not ready for advanced testing yet

• The simple safety practices that begin to reopen desire

Register free for The Pleasure Path webinar:
A live session to help burnt-out women restore energy, vitality, and libido—without shame or hustle.
👉 https://daniafoster.com/pleasurepath

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Motherhood can leave you feeling numb, shut down, and completely disconnected from your body—and that’s not a flaw. It’s a survival response.
In this episode, I explore:
• Why numbness is a form of nervous system wisdom
• The disconnection that comes from constant giving, co-sleeping, and touch fatigue
• How social media escapism deepens the shutdown
• What true safety means when rebuilding your relationship with pleasure
• Herbs, nutrients, and rituals to begin softening back into your body
This isn’t about becoming sexy again. It’s about becoming you again.
Free Webinar: The Pleasure Path
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Free gift: Sex Magick Ritual Toolkit
Get it here → https://daniafoster.com/sexmagick
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🌿 Full show notes + free resources at: https://daniafoster.com/podcast/s02e25
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You’re not a washed up mum... you’re burnt out and worn down.
In this episode, I’m speaking to the mothers and burnt-out women who feel like their spark is gone and pleasure is a distant memory.
If the idea of desire feels foreign...
If sex feels like a chore, not a craving...
If you secretly wonder, “is this just who I am now?”—this episode is for you.
Inside, we’ll explore:
• How chronic fatigue, mineral depletion, and postnatal burnout shut down libido
• Why your nervous system (not your hormones) is the true gatekeeper of desire
• How pleasure isn’t the reward for healing—it’s part of the healing itself
You don’t need to be fixed.
You need to be reconnected.
Join me for The Pleasure Pulse—a free webinar where I’ll walk you through the first steps of restoring energy, safety, and sensuality in your body.
💌 Register here: https://daniafoster.com/pleasurepath
❤️‍🔥Additional freebie: Sex Magick Ritual Toolkit for those who want to go deeper, get it here: https://daniafoster.com/sexmagick
🔗 Episode notes + resources at: https://daniafoster.com/podcast/s02e24
If this resonated, follow, share, and leave a review. Someone out there needs this more than you know.
I’d love to hear what landed for you—come chat with me on socials or share this episode in your stories.
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Tag me, send a DM, or drop into the comments—I’m always up for real conversation about what’s actually going on in your body and life.

Feeling like your sex drive disappeared after kids? Wondering what a “normal libido” even is anymore?

In this episode of the Priestess of Motherhood podcast, Dania — clinical naturopath and energetics therapist — unpacks the truth behind low libido in motherhood.

In this episode, I’m calling bullshit on the cultural gaslighting of women’s desire — and unpacking what a truly healthy libido looks like. We’re going there: from orgasm chemistry and nervous system regulation to the difference between sex and libido.

You’ll hear:

• The science of orgasm (and why it’s medicine for mood, energy, and hormones)

• What’s actually normal for libido in long-term relationships

• Questions I ask my clients when desire feels flat, numb, or missing

This episode is for the mothers who crave more — even if they don’t know how to name it yet.

Let this be your reminder: your desire is sacred, and it deserves to be heard.

✨ Listen now, share with a sister, and don’t forget — I’ve got a mild praise kink, so tell me what landed. Slide into my DMs and let’s make it real.

Show notes: daniafoster.com/podcast/s02e23

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