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In this final episode of the season, we explore motherhood as a profound spiritual and mythic journey - one that cracks us open, reshapes our identity, and calls us into deeper presence -  not unlike the Hero’s Journey and ancient rites of passage.  From the unraveling of identity to the depths of our shadows and the emergence of a wiser, more embodied self, motherhood invites us into profound transformation. Beneath the deep love and endless to-do's, motherhood is really a path of awakening: inviting surrender, growth, self-inquiry, and healing. We speak to the sacred thresholds mothers cross - from conception and pregnancy, through birth, postpartum, and beyond - and how these journeys mirror ancient rites of passage.  Through the lens of myth and story, we reflect on the initiations mothers undergo and how these thresholds, though often painful and challenging, can become portals of meaning, power, and deeply embodied wisdom.  This episode is a reminder that your struggles are not burdens meant to leave you bitter: they are part of a larger story of becoming. If you’ve ever longed to see motherhood as a spiritual path with purpose and power, this conversation is for you. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode of The Inner Work of Motherhood, we explore what happens when a mother’s nervous system becomes overloaded: the overstimulation, anger, irritability, and wanting to disappear. You’ll learn how sensory overwhelm shows up in the body, why anger and reactivity are actually protective responses, and how to gently guide your body and mind back into balance.  Through somatic tools, mindful awareness, and compassionate insight, this conversation helps you move from overstimulation to inner steadiness - so you can feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself and your children. In this episode: Understanding maternal overstimulation and sensory overloadWhy we feel “touched out” and what to do about itSomatic and mindfulness practices to regulate and release tensionThe deeper roots of moms feeling constantly on edgeIf you’ve ever found yourself snapping, withdrawing, or feeling like your senses are on fire, this episode will help you find your way back home to your body and your calm, resilient heart. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Motherhood holds some of the brightest, most magical moments of our lives - ecstatic joy, oceanic love, and the kind of wonder that makes time stand still. But in the busyness of our day to day lives, it’s all too easy to lose sight of these moments. Between the endless tasks of feeding, cleaning, and planning, joy can feel like a distant memory rather than a daily reality. In this episode, we explore how to reconnect with the joy, presence, and magic of motherhood, even in the hardest seasons. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to slow down, shift your nervous system out of overdrive, and bring more mindfulness into your daily life. From using your breath and attention to regulate stress, to savoring fleeting moments with your child, these practices can help you feel more alive, more fulfilled, and more deeply connected to yourself and your family. We’ll also explore:  ✨ The barriers that keep mothers from enjoying parenthood  ✨ How rushing puts us in stress mode and blocks joy  ✨ Presence as the foundation of happiness and fulfillment  ✨ Somatic and mindfulness tools for finding magic in ordinary moments If you’ve ever felt like the joy of motherhood was a false promise or wondered how to be more present with your children, this episode will give you both the encouragement and grounded practices to shift from stress into awe. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In Part 2 of Overwhelm In Motherhood, we explore the freeze response - the nervous system state where overwhelm lives - and that can leave mothers feeling shut down, numb, or paralyzed. While freeze can feel like a place of shame or failure, it’s also a clear message from our body - we just have to learn to listen to what she’s saying. This episode dives into the nervous system and looks at what’s really happening beneath the surface when we’re in overwhelm, how the freeze response shows up in motherhood, and why it can be so hard to thaw ourselves out. We’ll explore gentle ways to create safety, mobilize our system, and begin to stoke our inner fire - so we can return to connection, personal power, and vitality. Resources mentioned in the episode: Own Yourself by Kelly Brogan Activate Your Inner Jaguar by Kimberly Ann Johnson Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, we explore the hidden factors that contribute to overwhelm: chronic fatigue and sleep deprivation, the mental load of remembering and managing countless details, the role that estrogen plays, sensitivity to the world around us, and the unique challenges of high needs children. We’ll also reflect on the realities of doing this work largely alone in modern motherhood, why overwhelm shows up differently for each mother, and how awareness of these contributing factors can bring clarity, acceptance, and relief. Join me next week for Part 2 where we'll dive into the nervous system, how the freeze response shows up in motherhood, and the practical steps we can take to prevent and alleviate overwhelm. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, we explore what it means to stay connected to your creativity in the midst of motherhood. Whether you feel creatively blocked, disconnected from your sense of self, or you’re simply longing to feel inspired again, this conversation is here to remind you that creativity is not separate from mothering - it is a vital part of it. You’ll hear reflections on how creativity can be a life force, a tool for healing and regulation, a lifeline, and a pathway back to your identity. You’ll hear about the subtle ways creativity calls to us, the grief of creative loss, and how to begin tending your inner flame - no matter how small it may currently feel.  This episode is for mothers, artists, writers, dancers, feelers, and anyone seeking to reclaim their voice, expression, and wholeness. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Why does motherhood so often feel overwhelming, lonely, and heavier than we ever imagined? In this opening episode of The Inner Work of Motherhood, we explore the roots of the modern maternal struggle: the loss of the village, the unrealistic expectations of the “Good Mother,” and the cultural pressures that leave women doing the work of many, often in isolation.  We’ll explore the need for cultural midwifery - a collective reimagining of how we hold mothers as they cross thresholds, navigate daily challenges, and shape the next generation. This conversation is both a truth-telling about why mothers are struggling and an invitation to dream of a culture that holds them with the reverence, support, and belonging they deserve. Whether you’re a new mom navigating postpartum, a seasoned mother longing for deeper support, or someone passionate about creating community around parenthood, this episode will help you understand why modern motherhood feels so hard and what needs to change. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

This first season is a deep dive into the emotional, spiritual, and somatic terrain of mothering. The identity shifts, nervous system regulation (and all that disrupts it), the healing, grief, joy, rage, and bliss of this beautiful, wild journey that each mother must navigate in her own way. This is for the mothers who are called to do the deep work - raising their children consciously while coming home to themselves. The first episode releases August 23rd - mark your calendar and subscribe to be among the first to listen. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this soul-stirring episode, we journey beyond the Easter we know today and into the ancient, feminine roots. Long before chocolate eggs and Sunday services, cultures around the world honored the Earth's reawakening in alignment with Goddess traditions - Eostre, Ishtar, Inanna, and hundreds of others - who embodied life itself, renewal, fertility, the sacred power of the body, and the great turning of the seasons. We'll explore the mythic origins of Easter, before Christianity, the rise and fall of Goddess Cultures, the symbolic significance of Spring, underworld journeys and how they show up in our lives, as well as what it means to reclaim the sacred feminine in a modern world. This episode is both a remembrance and a reclamation, a call to akaen the goddess that lives within all of us and listen for the song of the Earth as she rises again into a new cycle of life and fertility. In this episode you'll hear: 00:22 - Introduction  03:15 - Grounding Practice 04:32 - A Peek Into Ancient Goddess Cultures  07:07 - Every Woman Carries The Echoes of the Goddess 07:39 - Feminine Rites of Passage 08:23 - The Destruction of Goddess Traditions 11:35 - Christianity’s Co-Opting of Ancient Celebrations  12:45 - Why Eggs + Bunnies Represent Easter 14:03 - What Easter Was Really About 15:25 - The Goddesses of Rebirth: Ishtar, Oestre, Inanna, Persephone, and More 17:52 - Death and Rebirth Stories Have Always Been A Part of Human Consciousness 18:19 - The Story of Inanna’s Descent Into The Underworld 27:51 - The Three Stages of a Rite of Passage and How They Show Up In Our Lives As Women and Mothers 31:19 - Rites of Passage as a Part of Female Biology and How Our Feminine Cycles Mirror The Cycles of Nature 33:27 - The Ancient Symbols of Easter: Eggs, Hares, Water, + Fire 40:06 - May We Remember: A Wish For Us All at the Turning of Spring 40:50 - Closing Meditation: Awakening The Goddess Within   Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Welcome the Spring season and true New Year with this short guided meditation (pulled from our most recent Spring Equinox episode). We’ll take a few minutes to ground and settle, connect without breath and sense of proprioception. Then we’ll turn our attention toward Winter. Are there any loose ends to tie up? Anything that arose during the season that still needs our attention?  Finally, we’ll turn toward the warm glowing door of Spring, ripe with possibilities, vision, and an entire new year of living and loving. If you’d like more ways to honor the arrival of Spring (and the close of Winter) you can find more rituals from me here. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

As the wheel of the year turns, the Spring Equinox arrives as a powerful portal—inviting us to step out of winter’s reflection, dreaming, and fortification, and into early Spring’s integration, release, and ultimately, inspired action. In this episode, we explore the profound energetic shift of this sacred threshold. •Closing the door of Winter and walking forward into a new season •The shift from Yin to Yang, clearing stagnation and harnessing rising inner fire •The Astrological New Year & what the Sun in Aries means for all of us  Through deep reflections, seasonal wisdom, and a visualization meditation, this episode will guide you through the meaning of the Equinox. This is your invitation to step into this cosmic moment and embrace the new season with intention. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, we answer the question “Do I even have spirit guides? How do I hear them?” We explore different ways to connect with the chorus of unseen support behind us, including intuitive walks, oracle cards, QHHT, and simple energetic cleansing techniques. I share my experiences with learning to channel, discerning the difference between intuition and fear, and some of the experiences I’ve had getting to know my guides and intuitive skills. I hope this episode leaves you filled with self-compassion, self-trust, and confidence in honing your wise and radiant inner voice. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

After a 20-month hiatus to focus on pregnancy, birth, and mothering a new baby, I’m so excited to share this space with you once again. I share some of my inner process as it relates to channeling creativity within the limitations of motherhood and the future of this podcast.  I talk about what is perhaps the most momentous astrological transits of our lifetime, Pluto in Aquarius, and share with you a beautiful end of year ritual, 12 Magical Nights. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, I tell the story of my son's wonderful home birth. I go into detail of every stage of the journey: what I found easy, the challenges I faced and how I got through them, what surprised me, what I loved, it's spiritual nature, and more. If you're looking for a good, happy birth story that also keeps it real, this is it. Here's what you'll hear: 0:00 - Preview & Intro 1:20 - The Cocoon Loosens 2:31 - The First Early Labor Contractions 5:12 - "My water is about to break" 06:03 - Using Hypnobabies to Release Fear 06:36 - The Early Labor "It's Happening" Warm & Fuzzies 07:25 - What Are The Midwives Doing Here Already? 08:53 - Feminine Fury & a Pause in Labor 10:15 - "I'm going to restart my labor. No one follow me." 11:25 - The Perfect Spring Day and Finding My Flow 12:23 - Learning to Understand and Control Contractions 14:15 - Hummingbird Medicine & Hating The Toilet 16:22 - Active Labor Begins 18:19 - My One Painful Contraction 19:48 - My Favorite Part of Labor 22:10 - Getting Into The Birth Pool 24:10 - A Deep Pool of Bliss 26:37 - Transition 27:53 - Getting Overwhelmed and Telling My Contractions "No" 28:57 - The Rest & Be Thankful Phase 29:49 - Retrieving My Baby's Soul From The Cosmos 30:34 - Pushing Is Powerful 31:17 - My Inner Escape Artist 33:05 - Facing Fears 35:05 - Phwoom! Getting Baby Into Position 36:31 - In An Altered State of Consciousness 37:30 - I Have To Decide To Do This 38:50 - I've Never Seen My Vulva Look Like That Before 39:42 -Calling On My Birth Altar 40:35 - The Only Way Out Is Through 41:18 - Summoning Ancient Power 43:13 - Crowning and Ecstatic Pleasure 44:40 - The Most Pleasurable Sensation I've Ever Felt In My Life 47:14 - "Am I Having A Hemmorage?" 48:53 - I Didn't Tear! 49:33 - Getting Tucked Into Bed As A Family of Three and Breastfeeding For The First Time 52:27 - The Lessons I Learned In Labor 59:13 - An Invitation To Share Your Empowering Birth Story If you'd like to share your birth story on the MotherSpeak podcast, you can go to podinbox.com/MotherSpeak to share your birth story.  If you'd prefer to share it in written format or be interviewed for the podcast, email me at [email protected]. Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this 2-Part episode, I begin telling the story of my son's painless, pleasurable, joyful, transcendent home birth. I believe that every good birth story starts with the conception and pregnancy story. In this episode, I share the details surrounding his conception and birth, which wasn't nearly as wonderful as his birth. While I loved being pregnant, my personal life was falling apart. I hope that in sharing my story of this pregnancy, it helps those who are also struggling in their marriage, with their care provider, or are otherwise having a less-than-ideal pregnancy. It doesn't mean a less-than-ideal birth. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: 0:00 - Preview 01:22 - Intro and Reflections 8 Year Out 05:05 - The Importance of Positive Birth Stories 09:26 - A Releasing, Ground Breath 11:20 - An Unexpected, Planned Conception 26:33 - Processing The News With 12 Other People 29:00 - Holy Shit, I Have To Give Birth Now 29:50 - Processing With The Support of Mother Nature 31:08 - You Can't Be Bothered By Morning Sickness When You're Overflowing With Joy 33:10 - My Feminine Spiritual Connection Blossoms 35:28 - The Happiest and Loneliest I've Ever Felt 40:11 - Doubting My Midwife - Am I Going to Give Birth Unassisted? 44:11 - Due on Mother's Day Go to Part 2 to hear the story of the birth! Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi! In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.