The Maternity Leave Podcast with Saríce Holley

My Emergency C-Section Birth Story | C-Section Awareness Month

April is C-Section Awareness Month, and in this solo episode, I’m finally sharing my birth story—something I’ve never talked about publicly before. My first birth experience ended in an emergency C-section. From the moments leading up to delivery, I share what surprised me, what I wish I knew, and how it changed my perspective on birth. ❣️ Whether you're a new mom, a mom-to-be, or simply curious about what it’s like to experience a C-section, this episode offers both real talk and reassurance.📩🔔 SUBSCRIBE! New Maternity Leave episodes every week!🙋🏾‍♀️ LET'S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sariceholleyRDInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sariceholley/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sariceholleyPinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/SariceHolleyRDRESOURCES 👩🏾‍💻 WORK WITH ME: I help women optimize fertility naturally through nutrition & lifestyle- https://sariceholley.com/work-with-me/ 👉🏽 My FREE EMAIL COURSE https://sariceholley.ck.page/83c387a005🗞 My MONTHLY ROUNDUP newsletter https://sariceholley.ck.page/d9596d646fTo Your Health 🌱Saríce #CSectionAwareness #CsectionBirthStory #EmergencyCSection #RealBirthStories #FTMBirthStory #SariceHolleyPodcast #MaternityLeavePodcast

Postpartum Healing Starts with Minerals: Here’s Why | Ep. 41

Are you feeling exhausted, foggy, or just not yourself after giving birth? This episode might be exactly what you need.In this episode, I sit down with Atara Parkinson—a licensed therapist with a passion for holistic healing—to discuss the often-overlooked importance of mineral replenishment in postpartum recovery.Atara shares how her own personal health struggles sparked a journey of deep healing and led her to help other women reconnect with their body, story, and energy through nervous system support, therapy, and mineral balancing.🎧 Watch now & subscribe for more honest conversations on motherhood, wellness & womanhood.➡ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔ The impact of mineral depletion on postpartum health✔ Atara’s personal story of burnout and recovery✔ Simple ways to begin restoring balance as a busy mom❣️ Enjoy this episode? 📩🔔 SUBSCRIBE! New Maternity Leave episodes every week!👋🏾 Connect with Atara: https://www.instagram.com/atara.parkinsonhttps://www.facebook.com/public/Atara Parkinson----SARICE'S RESOURCES💚 My HEALTHY-MOM FAVS https://sariceholley.com/resources/👉🏽 My FREE EMAIL COURSE https://sariceholley.ck.page/83c387a005🗞 My MONTHLY ROUNDUP newsletter https://sariceholley.ck.page/d9596d646f👩🏾‍💻 WORK WITH ME: I help women optimize fertility naturally through nutrition & lifestyle- https://sariceholley.com/work-with-me/🙋🏾‍♀️ LET'S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sariceholleyRDInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sariceholley/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sariceholleyPinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/SariceHolleyRDTo Your Health 🌱Saríce #PostpartumRecovery #MineralDeficiency #NervousSystemHealing #BurnoutRecovery #HolisticMotherhood #HealingAfterBirth #Mompreneur #MaternityLeavePodcast

Jess Hilarious vs. Loren Larosa? The Truth About Maternity Leave & Career Risk | Ep. 30

Jess Hilarious recently went live on Instagram, expressing her frustration after returning from maternity leave to find that her replacement, Loren Larosa, was given a permanent role on The Breakfast Club. This brings up a major career dilemma for working moms—what happens when your temporary replacement turns out to be better at the job? In this episode, I talk about: ✅ The harsh reality of maternity leave and career advancement for women. ✅ Why millennial moms are choosing mompreneurship, remote work, or hybrid jobs. ✅ My own experience replacing someone on maternity leave. ✅ The emotional and professional challenges of returning to work after having a baby. ✅ How motherhood can shift your career mindset and priorities. Whether you’re a working mom, a mompreneur, or considering starting a family while balancing your career let’s talk! Have you ever felt sidelined at work after maternity leave? Did you return to your job or start your own business? Drop a comment below! 📩🔔 SUBSCRIBE! New Maternity Leave episodes every week! Jess Hilarious Addresses Criticism Of Her Role On ‘The Breakfast Club’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sPqJ5C9YdU The episode with Anna Darlington, Returning to Work After Baby: Tips For Moms Navigating Career Changes https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vXEHSYcRXjPSvHEajWbhk?si=5afc2156c08144e5🙋🏾‍♀️ LET'S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sariceholleyRDInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/sariceholley/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sariceholley----🗞 JOIN MY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://sariceholley.ck.page/d9596d646f👩🏾‍💻 WORK WITH ME: I help women optimize fertility naturally through nutrition & lifestyle- https://sariceholley.com/work-with-me/To Your Health 🌱Saríce #JessHilarious #LorenLarosa #TheBreakfastClub #CareerVsMotherhood #Mompreneur #workingmomstruggles #Motherhood #CareerWomen #MaternityLeave #MaternityLeavePodcast

Somatic Healing for Busy Moms: Reduce Stress & Anxiety | Ep. 39

Are you constantly feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Levy, a Licensed Therapist, Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher, to explore the power of somatic healing and nervous system regulation. Sarah shares simple, effective ways to calm your nervous system, get grounded, and feel more present in your daily life. Whether you’re a career-oriented millennial, a busy mom, or just someone looking to feel more connected, this episode is packed with actionable tools to help you reduce stress and find balance. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ What is somatic healing, and how can it transform your well-being? ✔️ Quick grounding techniques to help you feel more present and centered ✔️ How to recognize and reset when your nervous system is overwhelmed and more! 🎧 Listen to the full episode and discover how to regulate your nervous system naturally. 📩🔔 SUBSCRIBE! New Maternity Leave episodes every week! 👋🏾 Connect with Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/theembodiedsarah/-- --SARICE'S RESOURCES🗞 My MONTHLY ROUNDUP newsletter https://sariceholley.ck.page/d9596d646f 👩🏾‍💻 WORK WITH ME https://sariceholley.com/work-with-me/ 🙋🏾‍♀️ LET'S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sariceholleyRD Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sariceholley/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sariceholley Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/SariceHolleyRDTo Your Health 🌱 Saríce #SomaticHealing #NervousSystemReset #MindBodyConnection #StressRelief #Mompreneur #MentalHealth #AnxietyRelief #SelfCareTips #EmotionalWellness #GroundingTechniques #MaternityLeavePodcast

Crafting Success: How This Mompreneur Built Her Art Business | Ep. 38

In this episode of Maternity Leave, I sit down with Janna Willoughby-Lohr—an artist, poet, musician, and entrepreneur—who proves that making money as an artist is not a pipe dream. Janna turned her love for paper crafting into Papercraft Miracles, a successful handmade paper art business. ✨ We discuss her journey from struggling art student to award-winning entrepreneur, how she created her own major in college, and the challenges she overcame to build a thriving creative business while balancing motherhood. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How Janna transformed her artistic passion into a sustainable business ✔️ Why making money as an artist is totally possible—with the right strategy ✔️ The reality of balancing motherhood & creative entrepreneurship 🔔❣️ Watch now & SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories from creative mompreneurs! 👋🏾 Connect with Janna: https://www.papercraftmiracles.comhttps://www.instagram.com/papercraftmiracles/ ----SARICE'S RESOURCES 💚 My HEALTHY-MOM FAVS https://sariceholley.com/resources/ 👉🏽 My FREE EMAIL COURSE https://sariceholley.ck.page/83c387a005 🗞 My MONTHLY ROUNDUP newsletter https://sariceholley.ck.page/d9596d646f 👩🏾‍💻 WORK WITH ME: I help busy moms simplify and optimize their health & wellness so they can thrive in their mom journey- https://sariceholley.com/work-with-me/ 🙋🏾‍♀️ LET'S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sariceholleyRD Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sariceholley/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sariceholley Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/SariceHolleyRD To Your Health 🌱 Saríce #Mompreneur #CreativeBusiness #WomenInBusiness #ArtistSuccess #CreativeEntrepreneur #MotherhoodAndBusiness #PapercraftMiracles #TurnPassionIntoProfit #ArtCareer#MaternityLeavePodcast