Best Dr Amber Thornton Podcasts (2025)

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287. Greatest Hits: Eli Weinstein with a Male’s Perspective on Partnership After Kids and Sharing the Mental Load 55:26

6d ago55:26

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With this being a holiday weekend, we invite you to relisten to one of our most listened to episodes! We had so much positive feedback when this episode went live since it was one of the first times we had a male perspective on the podcast. If you haven’t listened yet, it’s a great alternate perspective and a great one to pass along to your male pa…

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286. Is It Being Defensive or Is It Narcissism? With Dr. Jaime Zuckerman 40:16

14d ago40:16

40:16

*trigger warning, abusive relationships* We feel it’s important to have open and honest discussions about heavy topics in this safe space that is the HERself podcast. In today’s episode, we will be asking the hard questions about narcissism with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, licensed clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic abuse. Dr. Jaime will hel…

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285. Beyond the Group Chat: The Power of Real-Life Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 45:14

21d ago45:14

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Modern day friendships - why do they feel so hard? Did you know each of your friendships have an “about” section for your origin story? Why do I still feel lonely even though I have close friends? Friendships enrich our lives so much, but we understand that it can be hard to maintain old friendships and find the time to make meaningful new ones as …

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284. How to Talk to Our Kids About Bullying with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler 1:00:04

28d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

As our kids continue to age, the topic of bullying is becoming more front and center. Especially with our pre-teens as they enter what our guest refers to as, “the crucial years”, ages 5-12, where they are rapidly developing into complex people. The conversation today with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of the book ti…

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267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious parenting and focusing on our own childhood, expectations, and patterns, c…

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283. Why Burnout Shouldn't Be the Price Of Being a Working Parent with Dr. Anne Welsh 42:56

1M ago42:56

42:56

Whether you stay home with your family, work at home with kiddos, or are out in the workplace, we strive to bring guests that cover all lifestyles. That’s why we are so excited to have Dr. Anne Welsh on today’s episode to focus on the working parent. As a mother of 4, Dr. Anne is an expert on transitioning from working person to working parent. She…

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282. What We Wish We Would Have Known Earlier 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

We know our community has been asking for more Amy and Abby episodes lately so we hope this one hits home. We are both sharing our top three lessons that we’ve learned over time. We cover avoidance and how it’s rarely the answer, the importance of getting the basics down when it comes to your health, and how self-awareness is the number one step fo…

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EP 266: Answers for Moms with ADHD With Neuropsychologist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein 57:09

2M ago57:09

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So many moms find themselves struggling with executive functioning and the mental load. It’s common for diagnoses of ADHD to come after having a baby. But there’s another component at play besides the unrealistic pressure–hormones. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by clinical neuropsychologist and ADHD specialist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstei…

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281. Will My Dysregulation Have a Lasting Impact on My Children? With Dr. Amber Thornton 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

Do you find yourself feeling dysregulated more often than you’d like? Dr. Amber Thornton, licensed Clinical Psychologist, is on the show today to talk with us about how we can recognize and work with the different triggers that can set us off. If you are someone who tends to stress about worst case scenarios that “might” happen, she has some tips f…

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280. Feeling Like Roommates? How to Reignite Romance & Connection with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

Dr. Morgan Cutlip, relationship expert, is no stranger to the HERself Podcast and we are so excited to have her back for another episode! Together we will be tackling “mental load” with tangible strategies that can actually work for you, your relationship, and your home. We talked with Dr. Morgan in episode 162, and in episode 163 we shared how we …

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265: Navigating the Medical System and Reproductive Care With Colleen Long and Rebecca Little 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

When women face pregnancy loss and complex medical complications, it can bring up a lot of emotional turmoil, along with medical and legal concerns that can leave them without the treatment they need. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Colleen Long and Rebecca Little, authors of I’m Sorry for My Loss, to unpack the current state of rep…

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279. From Shame to Self-Acceptance with Dr. Zoe Shaw 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

Today on the podcast, we are talking about a vulnerable topic and human experience: shame. While we know it’s not always comfortable to talk about, we also know we aren't alone in our experiences and that sharing is how we all learn and grow. To help us walk through the topic of shame, we have invited Dr. Zoe Shaw on to today’s episode. Dr. Zoe is …

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278. The Keys To Healthy + Well Relationships with Dr. Thema Bryant 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

Relationships are at the foundation of our everyday connections. Friendship, family, and romantic relationships take dedication for both sides to feel validated and loved. We know relationships are hard, which is why we invited Dr. Thema Bryant to share with us her incredible knowledge and expertise. Dr. Thema is a psychologist, author, professor, …

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264: Navigating Friendships in Motherhood With Anna Goldfarb 55:41

2M ago55:41

55:41

It can feel hard to make and maintain friends as a mom–and we often don’t know where to even start. It seems like we should feel more connected than ever with the digital world–but it can just leave us feeling more isolated. Maybe looking at our friendships with a different mindset is the place to start. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined…

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277. The One Thing That Could Decrease Your Marital Disagreements 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

Today’s episode was inspired by our personal experiences and a blog post from The Gottman Institute all about perpetual versus solvable problems in long-relationships. As close friends, we’ve had a front seat to the common disagreements and issues that we each have in our 10-year long marriages. We often will talk through something and try to see t…

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276. Avoiding Burnout as Busy Moms with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein 52:49

3M ago52:49

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We know a lot of listeners in our HERself community are busy moms, including us! We've got households to run, kids to take care of, careers to advance, spouses to love, and friends to support. Today on the podcast Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein, licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, is here to deep dive into stress and burnout, something that is u…

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263: From The Vault: Understanding Sensory Self-Care With Holly Peretz, Pediatric Occupational Therapist 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care. Life with littles is full of sensory inputs—noise, chaos, touch, and mess. Many moms find themselves feeling overstimulated, leading to stress and overwhelm. We often talk about self-care in terms of bubble baths and massages—but what about sensory self-care?…

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275. Raising Confident + Conversational Kids with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 56:51

3M ago56:51

56:51

Today’s conversation is all about…conversation! We are happy to have Dr. Alison Wood Brooks joining us on the podcast. Alison is a behavioral scientist as well as a professor and Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. She created and teaches a course called “TALK” and has now taken her research and published it in her new book also titled TALK!…

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274. Abby + Amy: How To Feel Good in Adult Friendships 47:57

3M ago47:57

47:57

We all have twenty four hours in a day. And when your plate is full with things like a romantic relationship, kids, a career, keeping up your home and taking care of pets, friends, and other obligations, every piece on that plate gets a designated amount of your time. Some seasons of life, the time you have for friends is plentiful - thinking back …

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262: Understanding Anger Management for Parents Through a Scientific Lens with Dr. Dan Siegel, NYT bestselling author 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger is telling us, we can approach it not from a place of shame but from a place of productive problem-solving. Today, I’m joined by NYT bestselling author Dr. Dan Siegel, to discuss the science behind losing our cool and evidence-based anger management for parents…

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273. Keeping Our Kids Healthy This Sick Season with Dr. Kelly Fradin 33:18

3M ago33:18

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The winter season can feel long for a number of reasons, especially if you live in a cold climate like us! Illnesses going around at school or daycare seem to be constant and our kids are always catching something. That’s why we are so excited to have Dr. Kelly Fradin on the podcast today to talk with us about how to keep our kiddos healthy during …

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272. Screen Smarts: Finding Digital Balance with Amy Blankson 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

Here at HERself, we love wellness in all aspects of life whether it’s your sleep, relationships, parenting, self-care, even digital wellness. Today on the podcast, Amy Blankson is joining to help us discern what digital balance can look like in our everyday lives. Amy is the Co-founder of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of “The Future of …

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261: The Rise of Stay-at-Home Dads and “Lead Dads” with Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads 59:29

4M ago59:29

59:29

More dads are staying at home or taking a more active role in caregiving than ever before–and many more would like to if workplaces and society offered them more support. Find out how “lead dads” are changing the way families are structured. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BUtdbQ Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on…

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271. How to Regulate Our Nervous System with Dr. Kelly Vincent 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

Dr. Kelly Vincent, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and founder of the holistic mental health practice Nourished Wellness Group, helps women in all walks of life with their mental health journey. She is most passionate about caring for the mental health of mothers, female entrepreneurs, and other young professionals, which we know describes a lot …

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270. Amy + Abby: Looking Back at 5 Years of HERself 1:07:56

4M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

HERself turned 5 years old this month! Join us, Abby and Amy, today to hear the HERself Podcast inception story, the bumps and growth that happened along the way, and some of our all-time favorite guests and moments from the last 5 years. We know none of this could be possible without our incredible listeners, so truly, from the bottom of our heart…

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260: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D., founder of At Peace Parents 1:01:41

4M ago1:01:41

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If your child is extremely resistant to demands, you might have wondered if pathological demand avoidance–a nervous system dysregulation that results in intense resistance to demands and requests, could be at play. It’s commonly associated with autism, but it can also present with ADHD or anxiety disorders–and it is often considered its own neurolo…

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269. Healthy Sleeping Habits for a Better Quality of Life With Dr. Fiona Baker 55:13

4M ago55:13

55:13

You all know by now that here at the HERself podcast, we love and prioritize our sleep - our guest even deemed us sleep advocates! Which is why we are beyond excited to bring you today’s episode with Dr. Fiona Baker, Director of SRI International’s Human Sleep Research Program. She is a leading sleep expert who graciously joins us for today’s inter…

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268. Anxious Children: How We Can Better Support Them with Dr. Tammy Schamuhn 50:29

5M ago50:29

50:29

We are so pleased to have Dr. Tammy Schamuhn on the podcast today! Tammy started her professional career in the classroom as a teacher in inner-city schools in Canada. While she enjoyed teaching, it was clear to her that teaching was not her passion. What she DID love was caring for her students with behavioral issues like anxiety. Tammy went back …

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259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby 49:20

5M ago49:20

49:20

Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by pediatrician and autho…

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267. Feeling off? Understanding the Thyroid and How it Affects Women with Alisha Knicely 52:56

5M ago52:56

52:56

If you’re a long time listener, you know we love talking about all things health and wellness. We are very open about our own health journeys here at the HERself Podcast, including our thyroid journeys. Which is why we are so excited to be interviewing Alisha Knicely today! Alisha is a mother of two and a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Func…

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258: From the Vault: Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms with Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Know & Grow Podcast 58:42

5M ago58:42

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We’re wrapping up our holiday vault series with our top episode from the year! Today we revisit our #1 episode of 2024, “Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms” with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Dr. Amber’s Know and Grow Podcast. We discuss how we can strengthen our emotional regulation skills and the importance of set…

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266. Amy + Abby: Sustainable Shifts We're Making to Feel Good In the New Year 30:06

5M ago30:06

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Today’s episode will be the last of the year! We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to discuss moving into 2025 with a healthy mindset. Social media can make it really easy to get swept into the pressure of making New Year’s resolutions or extreme goals of starting a diet and exercise routine. We, Abby and Amy, have learned over the year…

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257: From the Vault: Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy 50:08

5M ago50:08

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We’re continuing our holiday series from the vault, revisiting our top 3 most downloaded episodes of the year! Today, we’re revisiting our second most popular episode of 2024, “Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger” with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy. We discuss the difference between mom rage as a symptom of depression or anxiety and ma…

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265. Greatest Hits: Everything You Need To Know About Sick Season With Resilient Rascals 38:08

5M ago38:08

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Happy holidays! This week, we wanted to revisit one of our most popular episodes as we not only are in the holiday season, but also sick season. This time of year, we are exposed to so many germs and may end up dealing with sick kiddos which can be a really stressful time for parents! Today’s guest is Dr. Anjuli Gans, a board-certified pediatrician…

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256: From the Vault: You’re Not an Angry Mom with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood 55:32

6M ago55:32

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As 2024 comes to an end, we’re diving into our vault to revisit our top 3 podcast episodes from the year! Today, we’re revisiting our 3rd most downloaded episode this year, “You’re Not an Angry Mom” with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We talk about why we experience Mom Rage, how to break away from the sh…

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264. Navigating In-law Relationships and Boundaries with Abby & Amy 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

A few weeks ago we interviewed our husbands with YOUR questions sent in on our Instagram page. What we were not expecting to receive was a lot of questions about navigating in-law relationships! Since so many of you sent in questions on this topic, we thought we’d dedicate an entire episode diving into how our relationships with our in-laws have ch…

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255: Navigating Loneliness in Motherhood with Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist and Author 56:30

6M ago56:30

56:30

Navigating isolation in motherhood isn’t easy—and it can take a toll on our relationship satisfaction, happiness, and mental health. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, author of Feeling Unseen, to discuss what causes loneliness in motherhood and how we can communicate, create change, advocate for our n…

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263. Perfectionist Tendencies and How to Overcome Them with Dr. Menije 47:06

6M ago47:06

47:06

Today on the podcast, we are happy to be hosting Dr. Menije, licensed Psychologist and founder of Embracing You Therapy which specializes in perfectionism, OCD, addiction, and anxiety. Dr. Menije is passionate about turning judgement into compassion, and pain into purpose. She loves helping people explore behavior changes to support their new way o…

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254: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation 1:03:03

6M ago1:03:03

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The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not know where to begin with advocating for it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation, to discuss needle phobia, medical trauma and anxiety, and how to support our kids and advocate for pain management during shot…

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262. Bring on the Men: How Are We Doing In Our Partnerships Now? 58:32

6M ago58:32

58:32

You asked, we answered! Today, the husbands are back to answer your burning questions on our relationships, parenting, how life has changed since their last sit down with us, and more. Drew and Colin get vulnerable with their honest answers, which is why we love them so much! Whether you want to hear how our families handle filling in our social ca…

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253: Fed is Best and Formula Can Save Lives with Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, Co-Founder of Fed Is Best Foundation 1:05:39

6M ago1:05:39

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There was a time when moms weren’t supported on their breastfeeding journey. Now, things have changed a lot—but in some ways, the pendulum has swung too far. Not only are moms shamed for using formula—but the pressure to exclusively breastfeed can also lead them to miss important signs that they need to supplement. The Fed is Best foundation wants …

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261. Greatest Hits: A Conversation with Erica Djossa of @momwell on the Mental Load, Navigating Transitions, and Getting Your Needs Met in Parenthood 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

With the holiday season here upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit our interview with Erica Djossa of @momwell as our “Greatest Hits” episode this Thanksgiving week. We feel like her mission and our mission here at the HERself podcast to get women the best information possible really align! During this incredible episode with …

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252: Making Evidence Based Birth Decisions with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, Founder of Evidence Based Birth 58:50

6M ago58:50

58:50

Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water births beneficial? What about ongoing electronic fetal monitoring and the glucose drink? There’s a lot of misinformation and conflicting advice out there. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth, to …

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260. Smart Money Moves for Couples with Hannah Rein 35:33

7M ago35:33

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We know finances and discussing budgets can be major pressure points in romantic relationships, and here at the HERself podcast, we want to cover these difficult topics and bring you the best experts and best information! Today we have Hannah Rein, CPA, financial educator, wife, and mother of two on the show today. Hannah’s goal on her platform, Fi…

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251: Changing the Way We Value Care Work with Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc. 1:03:36

7M ago1:03:36

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Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in the home is a large part of why. But if we can learn how to push back, create change, and advocate for more value on care work, we can find a different way forward. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Hon…

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259. Simple Decluttering Tips Everyone Can Do with Abby + Amy 39:32

7M ago39:32

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Inspired by our recent project together, today’s episode is all about how we tackled decluttering Amy’s house! Amy felt her house was bursting at the seams in all the wrong ways - think overflowing closets, dresser drawers, toy storage, etc. In comes Abby to save the day! Having read all the books and listened to all the podcasts, Abby has taken al…

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250: The Mental Load of Deciding What to Pack for School Lunch with Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN, Co-Founder of Feeding Littles 58:37

7M ago58:37

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Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectionism, interwoven with our own fear and insecurity. It’s no wonder so many moms feel overwhelmed by it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by dietician Megan McNamee, co-founder of Feeding Littles, to discuss how parents can reduce the mental load aro…

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258. "The "One and Won" Reframe for Family Sizes with Dr. Jasmine 39:22

7M ago39:22

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Dr. Jasmine, our guest on today’s episode, did everything she could to check off her boxes on her timeline. But after struggling to conceive her first child, she expected motherhood to be smooth sailing from there. However, after the birth of her baby, Dr. Jasmine suffered from debilitating postpartum depression, anxiety, and insomnia. With her bac…

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249: A New Approach to Developing Secure Attachment with Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

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Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put their needs last. In fact, our children might benefit from a different approach. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored and co-author of Secure Relating, to talk about attachment research, what our chil…

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257. Realistic Self Care For Busy Moms: A Check-in with Amy & Abby 36:31

7M ago36:31

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We shared in our last check-in episode that this school year was going to bring big changes to both of our family’s lives. Today, we, Amy and Abby, wanted to revisit those changes and discuss how things are going now that we are a few months into the school year, as well as talk about how we practice self care during this season of motherhood. Whil…

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