The Mom Powered Life

In this powerful and honest conversation, Stephania sits down with Erin McDonald to talk about transformation, healing, and what it really means to reclaim your life after years of burnout.

After spending years working as a 911 dispatcher in a high-stress environment, Erin found herself emotionally exhausted, navigating PTSD, burnout, and the often-overlooked challenges of menopause. What began as survival mode eventually became a turning point that led her toward holistic healing, self-discovery, and a completely new purpose.

Now a holistic life coach, Erin is helping women—especially those in their 40s and 50s—break free from cycles of overwhelm and rediscover themselves beyond the roles, responsibilities, and expectations they’ve carried for years.

In this episode, Erin shares the inspiration behind her HEARD Method and explains how women can begin prioritizing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being so they can move from simply surviving to truly thriving.

This conversation is raw, relatable, and deeply encouraging for anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Erin’s transition from 911 dispatcher to holistic life coach
• The emotional impact of burnout and PTSD
• Menopause and the changes women often face in midlife
• Learning to prioritize healing and self-care
• The HEARD Method and its approach to holistic wellness
• Why so many women feel stuck in survival mode
• Practical mindset shifts for reclaiming joy and purpose
• Empowering women to thrive in their next chapter

Connect with Erin McDonald

https://www.instagram.com/erinm.collective/

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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Stephania sits down with Carol for an honest conversation about what it means to keep showing up for life, family, and yourself while living with chronic pain. Carol opens up about her long and difficult journey through debilitating back pain, multiple surgeries, and the emotional toll that years of physical limitations can take on every part of life.

Together, they discuss the reality of navigating motherhood while battling constant pain, the mental and emotional challenges that often go unseen, and the strength it takes to remain present for the people you love during your hardest seasons. Carol shares how her health struggles impacted her identity, relationships, confidence, and daily routines, while also reflecting on the moments that helped her rediscover hope, purpose, and resilience.

This episode is a powerful reminder that strength doesn’t always look loud or perfect. Sometimes it looks like getting up each day, advocating for yourself, asking for help, and continuing to love your family through uncertainty and exhaustion. Carol’s story shines a light on the importance of mental health, self-compassion, and finding ways to reclaim joy even when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Whether you’re personally dealing with chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or simply navigating a difficult season of your own, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and reminded of the incredible resilience women carry every single day.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Living with chronic pain and invisible illness
• The emotional impact of multiple surgeries
• Motherhood through physical challenges
• Mental health and emotional resilience
• Advocating for yourself in healthcare
• Finding strength through adversity
• Redefining what it means to be a “powerful mom”
• Choosing hope even in difficult seasons

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Instagram: @StephaniaWeisz_Realtor

In this heartfelt solo episode, Stephania reflects on turning 42 and the intentions she’s setting for the year ahead. This isn’t about resolutions—it’s about alignment, self-love, and stepping fully into who she is.

Stephania opens up about her journey toward body positivity, embracing her authentic self, and letting go of the negativity that no longer serves her. She shares the importance of nurturing meaningful relationships, creating a home life that feels grounding and fulfilling, and choosing growth with intention.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself what you truly want moving forward—and to give yourself permission to go after it.

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Instagram: @StephaniaWeisz_Realtor

In this episode, I sit down with women’s health and strength coach Shannon Platt to talk about what it really looks like to support your body through every phase of life. From prenatal and postpartum recovery to navigating perimenopause, Shannon shares her journey into coaching and why a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work for women’s health.

We dive into the often-overlooked importance of pelvic floor health and core rehabilitation, and how individualized coaching can be a game changer for long-term strength and confidence. Shannon also opens up about the challenges many women face when trying to prioritize their health, the role of proper nutrition, and how shifting to online coaching has expanded her ability to support more women.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that investing in your health isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. And having the right support system can make all the difference.

What We Cover:

• Shannon’s journey into women’s health and strength coaching
• Supporting women through prenatal, postpartum, and perimenopause stages
• Why pelvic floor health and core rehab matter more than you think
• The importance of individualized fitness and wellness plans
• Common challenges women face in prioritizing their health
• The role of nutrition in overall wellness
• Transitioning to online coaching and reaching more women
• Building community and support in your wellness journey

Key Takeaways:

• Your body needs different support at different stages—customization matters
• Pelvic floor and core health are foundational, not optional
• Investing in your health pays dividends in every area of life
• You don’t have to do it alone—community and guidance are powerful

Connect + Follow:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannplatt/

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ShannonPlatt.ca

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Instagram: @StephaniaWeisz_Realtor

Sari Rose Barron, LMFT, a trauma-informed therapist and founder of Parenting Connected, shares her journey into therapy, her innovative use of arts in mental health, and practical tools for parents navigating the challenges of raising tweens and teens. Discover how trauma therapy like EMDR and AI-driven parenting support can transform your approach to parenting and self-care.

Instagram: @sarirosetherapy 

Web: www.sarirosebarron.com

Free Resources:

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https://www.sarirosetherapy.com/raisingteenscourse

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In this episode, Stephania shares her journey of balancing motherhood and career, emphasizing the importance of financial independence and personal growth. She reflects on her childhood experiences with money, her decision to pursue a career in nursing, and her eventual transition into real estate. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the challenges and anxieties surrounding financial dependency and the desire to set a positive example for her children. Ultimately, she advocates for pursuing one's dreams and making empowered choices in life.

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Instagram: @StephaniaWeisz_Realtor

When your partner’s job is high-stress and high-stakes, it changes everything about how you parent, plan, and show up. Today on The Mom Powered Life, I chat with my close friend Bri: mom of three, police wife, and a master of navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids while managing the realities of law enforcement life. 

We talk about the strength it takes to hold a family together through unconventional circumstances and what it truly means to live a mom-powered life when your partner works nights, and society doesn’t always see the human behind the badge. If you know a mom who could benefit from hearing this episode, help her feel less alone by sending it her way. I’ll see you next time! 

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Leora Robles, lactation consultant and mom of three, knows what it feels like to want breastfeeding to “just work”. In this conversation, she shares how pain, guilt, and unmet expectations shaped her first feeding experience, and how finally discovering support transformed not just how she fed her babies, but how she wanted to serve other mothers.

Leora and Stephania dive into why feeding can feel so isolating in a world that expects it to be instinctive and how Mama’s Milk Club was built to give moms what most are missing: real-time guidance and zero shame. Tune in to feel less alone, more understood, and supported in choosing what truly works for you and your baby. Subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with a mom who deserves a reminder that she’s doing an incredible job, no matter what feeding looks like.

Connect with Leora:
Website: www.breastfeedOC.com 
Mamas Milk Club: www.breastfeedOC.com/mamasmilkclub
Instagram: @breastfeed_oc 

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Instagram: @StephaniaWeisz_Realtor

How do you rebuild when life strips away your security? For Dr. Patty Mason, the breakdown of her life was the beginning of everything. Welcome back to The Mom Powered Life! In today’s episode, Stephania sits down with Patty Mason, a powerhouse mom, doctorate holder, author, and entrepreneur, who now dedicates her life’s work to helping women achieve financial success through a holistic framework.

Patty’s journey to six-figure success is nothing short of extraordinary. With faith as her compass and motherhood as her motivation, she shares how she turned a layoff into a legacy, built her business while raising two sons, and committed herself to empowering women with the financial knowledge so many were never taught. Together, she and Stephania explore what it means to lead with your “why,” choose purpose over comfort, and build a legacy your children will be proud of.

Please take a second to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with the woman in your life who needs to hear it. You’re not alone and you’re more powerful than you think1

Connect with Dr Mason:
Website: https://financialwellnessacademy.net/

Instagram: @financialwellnessacademy @masonaccounting

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What happens when the vision of breastfeeding unravels in ways no one prepares you for? In this episode of The Mom Powered Life, Stephania sits down with her friend Jerica Malone, a pediatric nurse and mom to a 21-month-old. They dive into a vulnerable conversation about expectations, identity, and the complicated emotions that can come with the unspoken side of early motherhood. 

Jerica shares how her breastfeeding journey quickly spiraled from hopeful, to heartbreaking. Together, she and Stephania reflect on what it means to trust your gut as a mom, to grieve the picture you had in your head, and to know when it’s time to let go of something. This is so much more than a conversation on breastfeeding, it’s a glimpse into the quiet battles so many moms face and the courage it takes to push through, pivot, and trust. 

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to The Mom Powered Life! If you know someone who’s in the thick of early motherhood, send this episode her way. Your support helps more moms find these real-life stories that remind us we’re never walking this journey alone.

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