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Today I’m talking with Amanda Curry, a physical therapist and somatic healing guide who helps moms reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve been ignoring for years. Amanda spent a long time being the “perfect,” overachieving mom who looked like she had it all together—but inside she was overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted. Her healing began when she realized that having the degrees, the awards, the marriage, the kids… didn’t automatically equal happiness. What she was really carrying was shame, and it was running the show. Now she helps moms who feel “too much,” too emotional, too overwhelmed, or too stuck in old patterns. Her work is all about slowing down, feeling your feelings, and giving yourself the care you never got as a kid. What We Talk About How you can “have it all” on the outside and still feel unhappy What inner child healing actually is (and isn’t) How shame shows up in motherhood Why somatic healing works when talking doesn’t Letting yourself have needs—and honoring them CONNECT WITH AMANDA https://www.instagram.com/thesomaticdpt/https://www.facebook.com/amanda.g.curry Grab the $35 Guide to Increase Your Milk Supply and Confidence with Breastfeeding here. Use code BOAM at check out for 20% off now until 11/30/25. FREE Postpartum Planning Guide: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with speech-language pathologist Jeaneen Tang to talk about early language development, why so many kids end up needing speech therapy, and the simple preventative strategies you can start using today with your own infant, toddlers, and kids.  Jeaneen brings over 23 years of clinical experience working with neurodiverse children and adults — and she’s also the mom of a 12-year-old son who survived a traumatic brain injury and stroke at just 13 months old. He lost the use of the right side of his body, and today he can run, climb stairs, and thrive physically, as best as possible. Her dual perspective as both clinician and parent shapes everything she teaches. We explore her new book, Play Dumb & Sabotage, a powerful guide for moms and dads, caregivers, and early-childhood educators. Jeaneen explains how intentionally “under-helping” — stepping back, waiting, and letting kids struggle just enough — encourages problem-solving, communication, and confident self-expression. CONNECT WITH JEANEEN www.playdumbandsabotage.com IG personal: @jt808 IG business: @playdumbandsabotage Link for her book: Play Dumb & Sabotage: Mindfully under-anticipating the child’s needs and creating opportunities to practice language https://a.co/d/8WgnAsP FREE Postpartum Planning Guide: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Krista Ehrenfried returns to share her second birth and postpartum story — a follow-up to Episode 11 filled with the hard-won wisdom that comes from walking through the newborn days again with more perspective and compassion. Krista Shares: Wildly different labor: 40 hours the first time, just 5 hours the secondNot loving the baby phase Experiencing the newborn bubble of bliss Her experience with co-sleeping and finding what truly works for her familyContinued challenges of breastfeeding — hard again, but she made it 14 months!Why she still doesn’t love breastfeeding (and that’s okay)No postpartum depression this timeNavigating life with another colicky baby and the return of sleep deprivationThe sweetness, exhaustion, and deep love that defined this chapterAnd so much more! About Krista Ehrenfried Krista is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. She also works with clients experiencing anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges — helping couples strengthen communication, connection, and trust. A mother of two, Krista loves cooking healthy meals from scratch, hiking, exercising, and tending to her growing garden. CONNECT WITH KRISTA @therapywithkrista therapywithkrista.com KRISTA'S RESOURCES Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience by Debra Pascali-Bonaro & Elizabeth Davis Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Fertility by Lily Nichols, RDN Are You Menstrual? with Amanda Montalvo The Birth Hour The Business of Being Born Ellen Fisher’s Birth Course WishGarden Herbs Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Why does motherhood in America feel so isolating? Matrescence Educator Kelly Conroy explains how evolutionary biology and social systems are out of sync—leaving new mothers unsupported and overwhelmed. We discuss how understanding the neurobiology of caregiving and the anthropology of community can help mothers rebuild the village they were meant to have. CONNECT WITH KELLY Instagram: @fierceunfoldingWebsite: https://www.thefierceunfolding.com/Navigating New Motherhood Audio Course: https://www.thefierceunfolding.com/store/nnmaudioBirth Story Medicine: https://www.thefierceunfolding.com/birth-story-medicineMotherhood Mentorship Sessions: https://www.thefierceunfolding.com/motherhood-mentorship Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Is the roommate phase inevitable after having a baby? Will sex be less satisfying? How do I get over my body image issues and actually WANT sex? What if nothing turns me on anymore? If you have ever been worried about any of these things, this episode is for you. Today I have on Chloe Mascord, your trusted guide into the intimate world of self-discovery, sex, curiosity and connection. As a sex and intimacy coach and speaker, she helps individuals and couples unlock the secrets to deeper relationships, more satisfying intimacy, and a renewed sense of self-love. Imagine a blend of a supportive friend and a knowledgeable expert, Chloe is here to transform your intimate life after baby. CONNECT WITH CHLOE: https://www.instagram.com/thehoneyed.official/www.honey-ed.comwww.honey-ed.com/freebie FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Leah Johnson's résumé includes the words Obama, Kay Hagen, and City Councilwoman, but what she has come to find out is that “mom” is the best title she’s ever had. After a career that fueled her addiction to success and other things, life was dark, and something had to change. Now she lives with the freedom to be herself and know how far from perfect she is. As an imperfect mother of two, she sometimes says bad words, frequently forgets to pack snacks for school, and on occasion, her kids eat popsicles for breakfast. But she knows she is doing the best she can, and that is all people can do on their journey. Leah grew up in Loveland, Colorado, and has an undergraduate degree from Boston University and half of a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University (because, well, sometimes you don’t finish things). She has visited 32 countries, 7 of which she visited with her kids (ages 10 and 7). She has had a 25-year career in campaign politics and public affairs, which she still needs to recover from. Her little family unit is everything to her, and she spends every free moment she can with them, traveling the world or having dance parties in their kitchen. CONNECT WITH LEAH: https://www.facebook.com/findingfantasticjoyhttps://www.instagram.com/findingfantasticjoy/ FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Today, Amber Richard Bauer shares her story of becoming a mom including being uncertain about even wanting children, a first-trimester miscarriage, her birth center turned hospital birth, the positive side of being a light sleeper, painful breastfeeding, mom rage and MUCH more. Amber is a friend of mine and she has been the star student of the Birth of a Mama podcast. She shares so many ways in which she prepared for her experience, inspired by the episodes here on this platform. It’s the longest episode to-date but for an outstanding reason.  Please enjoy! 3 Connect with Amber: IG: @ptmindfully FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

In today’s episode, I had a wholesome, feel-good chat with Alexandra Franics, aka Queen, about truly honoring birth and postpartum. Alexandra is a dedicated mother of 8 who has been passionately supporting births and teaching across three continents since 2012. Drawing from her time with Indigenous peoples and her ancestral lineage of midwifery, she founded 'Our Hummingbird,' offering unique birth education and immersion training coined as the 'hummingbird way.’ She guides expectant parents in a holistic, natural, and sovereign approach to childbirth, honors the first 42 days postpartum, and supports conscious parenting. She is currently fundraising for Mamahaven, a home-from-home providing around-the-clock postpartum care. In this episode, we touch on so many things finally becoming more discussed in the mainstream such as: how to follow your heart in birth how we form birth norms and expectations how much that first 42 days after birth can impact your health for decades to come how our needs for control as a society (individually, in the medical system, in our family units, relationships, etc.) often prevents the most desirable outcome  setting yourself up for the birth and postpartum you dream of regardless of environment   and so much more!  FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Connect with Alexandra: Mamahaven: https://www.ourhummingbird.com/mamahaven https://www.ourhummingbird.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/ourhummingbird?igsh=Z3R1Z3c4cWxxNnN4 YT https://youtube.com/@thehummingbirdway5104?si=5IP8WeVjShhHGM7_ Tune into the New Mom Talk Podcast! Website: https://newmomtalk.com/ New Mom Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6Q Carlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/ San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/

In today’s episode, Annie Temple shares about outcast parenting, a term she coined after experiencing life as a mom and a sex worker. She has worked in adult entertainment since 1997 when she started as a stripper and went on to nude modeling, being a content creator, and in 2018 started providing intimacy services. She is passionate about healing division and helping people feel more connected and valued in society. This episode was very relatable to me on a personal level and I'm sure to many other mamas out there looking for connection while forging their own path, sex worker or not. Get my FREE postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Connect with Annie: https://www.annietemple.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annietemplexoxo/ https://www.facebook.com/annietemplexoxo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annietemplexoxo https://www.youtube.com/@annietemple Sign up for Annie's newsletter and receive two free gifts: 10 Relationship Secrets I’ve Learned As A Sex Worker 7 Digital Tools That Have Saved My A$$ Check out the New Mom Podcast! Website: https://newmomtalk.com/ New Mom Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6Q Carlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/ San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/

In today’s episode we have Dr. Emilie Wilson on to share her story of becoming a mom. Emilie is a naturopathic doctor who helps women change their bodies and get the life they truly desire, and have a transformational, empowering postpartum experience. In her story she shares openly about her birth and postpartum experience at 42 years old and how it was really nothing like what she had imaged or hoped it would be. And it had nothing to do with her age! Some of the topics Emilie touches on: Switching from OB care to midwifery care  Having an unmedicated homebirth but feeling “not present” PP hemorrhage and hospital transfer  Being severely anemic and entering PP feeling utterly shocked and exhausted  PP chills and intense temperature fluctuations  Healing for 6 weeks before she could go for a walk Surprised by the length of the PP healing process As a business owner, how she would do PP leave differently if she could have a do-over How PP care falls so short in the US Neuroplasticity in PP and how it is similar to adolescence  Struggles with PP depression despite adequate family support   The need to rebrand our worth and value our hard work as mamas How she is helping to address the maternal health crisis  Connect with Dr. Emilie Website: sanoswellness.com Purchase her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/je0dkV4 IG: @sanoswellness New Mom Talk Podcast Website: https://newmomtalk.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6Q Carlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/ San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/ Download my FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jacqueline Kincer, the heart and soul behind Holistic Lactation®. Over the years Jacqueline has worked directly with breastfeeding families, providing skilled lactation care. She now hosts the popular podcast Breastfeeding Talk, sharing insights from breastfeeding moms, experts in related fields, and her own professional experience. She has also created The Nurture Collective®, an online program whose mission is to take the overwhelm out of breastfeeding and provide a trusted place to get education and advice. Some of the topics we cover today include: Things pregnant moms should know before they give birth when it comes to breastfeeding Overproduction, under production and low supply - their causes and how to fix them  Galactogogues and supplements that can support breastfeeding  How oral ties affect breastfeeding and how to handle them Loving advice for the mamas out there who really want to keep going but are struggling with BF in any way Connect with Jacqueline: https://instagram.com/holisticlactation https://holisticlactation.com https://thenurturecollective.co https://breastfeedingtalkpodcast.com FREE Postpartum Care Plan: www.nataliewelchrd.com Website: https://newmomtalk.com/New Mom Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6QCarlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/

In today’s episode, Tessia Watson shares her story of motherhood and how it led her to write her book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids. As a single mother of two young boys, she fully understands the challenges modern parents face. Striving to find the perfect balance between family life and personal well-being, Tessia discovered the importance of self-care and rejuvenation. This realization led her to establish and run Les Petits Bellots for 7 years, a bilingual childcare program providing flexible and short-term childcare solutions in French and English for children aged 6 months to 4 years. In her debut book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids, she shares the details of her personal journey as a single parent and the invaluable insights gained along the way. Tessia firmly believes that when mothers prioritize their own well-being, they become optimal parents, ultimately fostering happiness and success in their children, and this is the focus of her work that she deeply desires to share with all of YOU today.  FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Check out the New Mom Talk podcast Website: https://newmomtalk.com/ New Mom Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6QCarlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/

Today is a story episode, yay! Join us as Mariela DeSantiago shares of her experience becoming a mama to her now 2-year-old. She’s married, has two dogs at home, and was a special ed teacher before she had her son.  She shares about how her active pregnancy, her c-section after an induction, being ravenous and sleep-deprived in PP and how sleeping when the baby sleeps didn’t work for her. She also talks about her pumping and breastfeeding journey which she was on for 19 months and how she made a major career change after maternity leave. She prefers the term “Raising a Human” as a job title over “Stay at Home Mom” - love this! FREE Postpartum Planning Guide: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ Mariela's Resources: Create a list of people for postpartum: Lactation consultant, pelvic floor PT, therapist, doula, etc. (do this during pregnancy) Have a list of tasks or chores people can do when they come over before they get to hold the baby Join a Souther California Moms Crew: Carlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/ Listen to the New Mom Talk Podcast

In today's episode Ashley P. Lambert, a certified postpartum personal trainer, answers questions about how to safely and optimally approach fitness after baby. We dive deep into the world of postpartum exercise and explore what it truly means to embrace a holistic approach to physical well-being after birth. Ashley shares her expertise on the importance of gradually rebuilding strength and functionality, prioritizing rest and recovery, and finding the sweet spot with exercise that supports breastmilk supply. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered as we celebrate the strength and resilience of postpartum bodies. 03:51 Supporting mamas in motherhood, fitness, health. 07:33 Postpartum changes are normal, bounce-back messaging is harmful. 11:44 Women should embrace their postpartum bodies. 14:14 Transition from weight loss to postpartum nourishment. 19:32 Postpartum recovery requires listening to your body. 20:14 Prioritize rest, recovery, and slow progress. 24:33 Promoting wellness and recovery, acknowledging interconnections. 29:37 Post-birth exercise tips for women summarized. 32:00 Postpartum exercise progression: gradual, safe, and specialized. 36:10 Offer $100 off program, free high-value resource FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ CONNECT WITH ASHLEY IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliquidgoldfitcoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiquidGoldFitCoach Get $100 OFF Ashley's Program: https://www.theliquidgoldfitcoach.com/MilkandMuscleMethod Website: https://newmomtalk.com/ New Mom Talk IG: https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6Q Carlsbad Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/ San Diego Mom Crew IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegomomcrew/

In today's episode, we delve deep into the complexities of parenthood and motherhood through the lens of past trauma. Specifically from childhood. What exactly is trauma? You might wonder if you experienced it as a child. Listen in to find out as we explore what trauma is, how our response to it matters most, how invaluable support systems are for new parents, the significance of social interactions, and the necessity of embracing and validating emotions for both children and adults. Emily sheds light on her unique journey of overcoming childhood trauma and how it shaped her path to becoming a holistic trauma recovery coach. She shares insightful techniques from her "trigger toolbox" to help mothers navigate challenging emotions and triggering situations. I also open up about my own experiences with my daughter's tantrums and the societal pressure to immediately fix them. Join us as we discuss breaking generational trauma, the importance of a healing-focused community, and how children can act as mirrors reflecting the need for parents to heal old wounds. FREE Postpartum Care Plan: https://nataliewelchrd.com/ 03:29 Overcoming trauma to help others, connecting with self. 07:28 Challenges of motherhood and impact of trauma. 13:05 Struggling with patience in motherhood due to childhood. 14:30 Trauma led to fight or flight dilemma. 17:16 Nervous system reaction, childhood experiences, deep triggers. 21:52 Encouraging child's feelings and offering choices. 25:17 Avoiding nonverbal pressure to conform as a child. 30:41 Activities to calm your nervous system for motherhood. 34:50 Rediscovering parenting norms, embracing emotions, experiencing wholeness. 37:43 Parenthood requires support from people around you. CONNECT WITH EMILY: https://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/home https://www.instagram.com/emily.cleghorn.coach