Summary

In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub podcast, Vanessa, Carrie, and Alyssa dive into the nuances of attachment parenting versus secure attachment. They explore the emotional aspects of parenting, the importance of being present, and how misattunement can actually benefit the parent-child relationship. The conversation emphasizes that parenting is not a one-size-fits-all approach and that each child has unique needs. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, ultimately reassuring listeners that it's okay to be imperfect in their parenting journey.

Article: Attachment Parenting Is Not The Same As Secure Parenting

Connect with Us:

Join The Mama Healing Hub Membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mama Healing Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@themamahealinghub⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Vanessa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepurposefulmotherhood⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Carrie on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@carrie_parker_rsw⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alyssa.trittler.msw⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download Vanessa's Ebook, Elevate Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate Motherhood⁠

In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub podcast, hosts Carrie and Alyssa welcome Robin from Robin Cobby Energy Medicine. They discuss the importance of community support during motherhood, the role of intuition, and the benefits of energy healing modalities like Reiki. Robin shares her personal journey into motherhood and energy medicine, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's intuition and the spiritual connection with children. The conversation highlights the importance of chakra alignment and when to seek energy healing, as well as the potential for deeper connections with children through spiritual understanding.

In this episode of the Alyssa, Vanessa and Carrie, dive into the complex topic of mom rage, exploring its roots, the impact of gender dynamics, and the importance of emotional support and self-care. They discuss how societal expectations can lead to feelings of anger and helplessness in mothers, and how partners can play a role in managing these emotions. The conversation emphasizes the need for curiosity over guilt in parenting, the significance of co-regulation, and the importance of recognizing and celebrating small wins in the parenting journey.

Connect with Us:

Join The Mama Healing Hub Membership: ⁠⁠⁠The Mama Healing Hub⁠⁠⁠

Follow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@themamahealinghub⁠⁠⁠

Follow Vanessa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thepurposefulmotherhood⁠⁠⁠

Follow Carrie on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@carrie_parker_rsw⁠⁠⁠

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alyssa.trittler.msw⁠⁠⁠

Download Vanessa's Ebook, Elevate Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠Elevate Motherhood

In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub podcast, hosts Vanessa, Carrie, and Alyssa discuss the challenges of modern motherhood, particularly focusing on the concept of the 'culture of impossible parenting.' They explore how societal expectations and pressures can create feelings of inadequacy among mothers. The conversation dives into the core values associated with this culture, including the belief that more sacrifice equates to more love. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for grace and understanding in the parenting journey.

Connect with Us:

Join The Mama Healing Hub Membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mama Healing Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work 1:1 With Us: ⁠Visit Our Website ⁠

Follow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@themamahealinghub⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Vanessa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepurposefulmotherhood⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Carrie on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@carrie_parker_rsw⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alyssa.trittler.msw⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download Vanessa's Ebook, Elevate Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate Motherhood

In this conversation, the hosts explore the critical role of the nervous system in mental wellness, particularly for mothers. They discuss how pregnancy and motherhood can impact the nervous system, leading to stress and anxiety. The conversation highlights personal experiences and the importance of understanding one's own nervous system to navigate challenges. The hosts also share their three tools of transformation for emotional regulation and self-care, emphasizing that regulation is about connecting with oneself amidst activation, rather than simply calming down.

In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub podcast, Vanessa, a trauma-focused therapist, discusses her expertise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and its application in trauma therapy. The conversation explores the nature of trauma, how it is stored in the brain, and the EMDR process. Vanessa emphasizes that trauma is not solely defined by significant events but can also stem from smaller, overwhelming experiences. The episode highlights the importance of understanding trauma's impact on individuals and the creative, flexible approach of EMDR therapy. Practical takeaways for listeners include the benefits of walking and rocking as self-regulation techniques.

Connect with Us:

Join The Mama Healing Hub Membership: ⁠⁠⁠The Mama Healing Hub⁠⁠⁠

Work 1:1 With Us: Visit Our Website

Follow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@themamahealinghub⁠⁠⁠

Follow Vanessa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thepurposefulmotherhood⁠⁠⁠

Follow Carrie on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@carrie_parker_rsw⁠⁠⁠

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alyssa.trittler.msw⁠⁠⁠

Download Vanessa's Ebook, Elevate Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠Elevate Motherhood

In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub podcast, Vanessa, Carrie, and Alyssa discuss the topic of conscious parenting. They explore the idea of turning the focus inward and working on oneself as a parent, rather than trying to fix or change their children. They emphasize the importance of being present in the moment and recognizing one's own triggers and reactions. The hosts also discuss the challenges of parenting and the pressure to be perfect, and they encourage parents to give themselves permission to make mistakes and show up imperfectly. The key takeaway is that conscious parenting is about relearning who we are and reparenting ourselves, while also attuning to and understanding our children.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of co-regulation and its importance in creating a safe space for children to feel and express their emotions. They emphasize the need for parents to show up aligned in their bodies, minds, posture, and tone in order to effectively co-regulate with their children. The hosts also discuss the challenges of staying regulated as a parent and share personal experiences and strategies for practicing co-regulation. They highlight the importance of understanding attachment styles and individual differences in co-regulation, as well as the significance of repair and attunement in maintaining a strong parent-child connection.

In this podcast episode, Vanessa, Alyssa, and Carrie discuss the quest for perfection, particularly in motherhood. They explore the pressure to have it all together and how chasing perfection can hold us back from a more joyful life. They share personal experiences with perfectionism and discuss strategies for letting go of control and embracing imperfection. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and setting realistic expectations. They also emphasize the value of modeling imperfection for children and celebrating mistakes as opportunities for growth.

Connect with Us:

Join The Mama Healing Hub Membership: ⁠⁠The Mama Healing Hub⁠⁠

Follow The Mama Healing Hub on Instagram: ⁠⁠@themamahealinghub⁠⁠

Follow Vanessa on Instagram: ⁠⁠@thepurposefulmotherhood⁠⁠

Follow Carrie on Instagram: ⁠⁠@carrie_parker_rsw⁠⁠

Follow Alyssa on Instagram: ⁠⁠@alyssa.trittler.msw⁠⁠

Download Vanessa's Ebook, Elevate Motherhood: ⁠⁠Elevate Motherhood

The EMDR Lightstream Technique is a guided imagery tool that can help with physical and emotional pain in addition to enhancing energy.

You are invited to concentrate on an upsetting body sensation or feeling and see it as an object.

Then, you will imagine a healing light to neutralize or soften this unpleasant sensation or feeling. For full benefit, use headphones to receive bilateral stimulation.