We are mothers, yes. And we are also full, complete humans outside of that role. We are both. That is what I am exploring on this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast.

There's this idea out there that when we choose to spend our time and energy doing things that fulfill us outside of motherhood, we are somehow taking away from out children. And I'm here to put a stop to that conversation by acknowledging that actually, when we show up for ourselves, we are also showing up for our kids. I'm here to encourage you to embrace the power of both.

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There seems to be a gap in care when it comes to motherhood. We go to so many prenatal doctor's appointments and classes pre-baby, and after the baby is born, there are all kinds of services to ensure that the little one is healthy and cared for. But what about care for the new mom? 

In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I talk with postpartum doula Alexa Martinez about the need for motherhood support in the postpartum period, and she shares what she is doing about it. 

In this episode, Alexa and I talk about:

• The gap in care in the postpartum period
• Support systems for moms
• Postpartum mental health
• The importance of sleep 
• How modeling self care impacts our children 

A little about our guest:
Alexa lives in Frisco, Texas with her husband and 3 year old son. She has her Master’s degree in nutrition and believes in a holistic approach, with plenty of room for balance and real life. After becoming a mom, Alexa suffered from severe postpartum depression and anxiety. She and her husband ended up sleep training their son around 6 months old, and the extra sleep and schedules helped a lot with her depression. She ended up getting her sleep training certification with a goal to help new moms with their sleep, but quickly realized sleep is only a part of what can help! She then got her postpartum doula certification and began her business a few months ago with the goal of supporting new moms in all aspects!

To connect with Alexa, follow her on Instagram @mamamatterstoo_ .

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🎉 It is the 10th episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast (can you believe it?!) and in this episode I am talking all about rediscovering yourself in motherhood.

Becoming a mother can do a lot to our sense of identity - and often times that looks like us feeling disconnected with ourselves and not really knowing who we are underneath it all. But there are reasons why this happens, and things we can do about it.

Tune in for 5 not-so-secret secrets on how to reconnect with yourself, even in the midst of raising children.

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This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast! Kami Lee of The Honey Seed has shared the audio from her IG Live series titled The Holistic Wellness Collab from a few weeks ago when I was on talking with her about guilt and shame. 

This episode strays from the typical format of the show (and it is a bit longer than the typical guest episode), but is too good not to share with you! During the conversation, we talk about:

• The difference between guilt and shame
• Healthy vs not healthy guilt
• Societal standards and expectations
• Mom guilt
• Shame spirals
• How to avoid shame, and what to do if you find yourself in a shame spiral

This conversation is powerful and is absolutely worth the listen if you have dealt with guilt and shame in your own life.

If you are interested in connecting with Kami, you can find her on Instagram @thehoneyseed_ Also, download her free resource, Good Morning, Gratitude, if you are looking to bring a gratitude practice to your morning routine.

If you are dealing with mom guilt and shame in your own life, download my free  guide for helping you overcome mom guilt through thought management. It's a start to helping you live a life more in alignment with what you actually want.

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Welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. Today we are talking about mom guilt - specifically looking at a handful of situations that cause mom guilt for many mothers. The experience of mom guilt is so common, and yet it can be extremely isolating when it isn't addressed. That's where this conversation comes in.

In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I seek to shed light on just how impactful mom guilt can be on our motherhood experience. The list of reasons moms feel mom guilt that I share just barely scratches the surface, but in doing so it shows just how widespread the issue is.

Talking about it is part of the solution - if we can acknowledge the societal piece in why we feel mom guilt for so, so many things, we can start to push back on it. The other solution that I offer is learning to reframe your thoughts that lead to feelings of mom guilt, which can be really powerful the more you practice.

Here is a free downloadable guide for helping you overcome mom guilt through thought management. It's a start to helping you live a life more in alignment with what you actually want.

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Welcome to another guest episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast.  This week we are joined by Amber Henhawke, an educator and life & health coach who helps empower moms to understand and address stress and overwhelm effectively.

In this episode, Amber and I chat about:

• The physiological elements of the stress response 
• Why moms often feel overwhelmed
• What is ambiguous loss, and how does it impact moms
• Self care tips to avoid overwhelm
• What to do when you find yourself in fight or flight

A little about our guest:
Amber is a full time working mom of three who knows what it’s like to live in a constant state of overwhelm. With a background in curriculum development and health care, she is now a certified health and life coach who helps women move through tough life transitions so they can beat the overwhelm and remain true to themselves through it all.

To connect with Amber, follow her on Instagram @amber.henhawke .

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Hey, Mama - welcome to The Worthy Mother Podcast. You are valuable, and that means you should be taken care of (you know, the way someone would take care of an expensive car or a precious jewel?) But what does that look like?

In this episode, I share the benefits of valuing yourself - both for you and your family, and give some tips on how to value yourself more. I cover both actionable steps and mindset shifts to help you see your value, and start living accordingly!

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This is a very special episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast as we welcome our first guest, Claudine Mossberg, to share her expertise in helping moms get outdoors. 

In this episode, Claudine and I chat about:

• The benefits of getting outdoors, for kids AND moms
• The power of having a support system of other moms
• Getting outdoors more without all the pressure
• Why self care is necessary
• How self care can look like many different things
• The importance of community in motherhood

A little about our guest:
Claudine is a mom of 3, a wife, and an outdoor adventurer! She created the Outdoor Play Connection to use her knowledge and experiences to help people get outdoors. Over the past 8 years, she has helped moms create and lead outdoor co-ops, playgroups, and forest school groups. Claudine offers 1:1 coaching to Design Your Time Outdoors the way it works for you, and group coaching to Build Your Outdoor Community for outdoor play, co-op, or forest school style learning for all ages.

To connect with Claudine, follow her on Instagram @outdoorplayconnection, or visit her website https://www.outdoorplayconnection.com/

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Hey, welcome back to another episode of The Worthy Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing 7 self care tips for moms - but they might not be what you expect. Self care isn’t all about extravagant spa days and taking excess amounts of time away from the kids. No, self care is about caring for yourself to get your own needs met.

Listen to the episode to hear my take on self care, and take some pieces of advice with you to incorporate into your own life.

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Welcome, welcome, Mama! In this episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast, I talk all about why we need honesty in motherhood. I even share some of the ways that the honesty of other moms sharing their own experiences has helped me through my postpartum and motherhood journeys.

Through this episode, I discuss the impacts of how moms show up on social media - both the good and the bad. My hope is that you will leave this episode with clarity on how honest (or less-than-honest) representations of motherhood impact us deeply. 

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