Messy Minded Mama

Episode 15 - Nourishing Moms: Real-Life Nutrition Without the Pressure

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] Motherhood can make nutrition feel overwhelming, exhausting, and honestly… impossible some days. Between feeding kids, managing the mental load, and surviving on coffee and leftover snacks, many moms end up putting themselves last. In today’s episode, we sit down with Ana Sofia — registered dietician, founder of Balanced Nutrition, creator of The Balanced Mom Method, and mom of 3 under 4 — to talk about realistic nutrition for motherhood. This conversation is all about simplifying food, releasing perfectionism, and helping moms feel supported instead of judged when it comes to nourishment. We talk about: * Why nutrition feels so hard during motherhood * Feeding yourself while caring for little ones * Picky eaters and reducing mealtime pressure * What “good enough” nutrition actually looks like * Simple ways moms can support their energy without overcomplicating things Ana brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, creating such a validating and encouraging space for moms in every season. Whether you’re in survival mode, postpartum, or simply trying to take better care of yourself without adding more pressure, this episode is for you. Connect with Ana Sofia: @balancednutrition.rd If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who needs this reminder today.

Episode 14 - The Women Who Raised Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] This week’s episode is a special one. 💛 In honor of Mother’s Day and Maternal Mental Health Month, we sat down with our moms for a conversation about motherhood across generations—the things that have changed, the things that haven’t, and the lessons we continue to carry forward. This episode is full of perspective, laughter, honesty, and some really meaningful reminders about what actually matters in the long run. More than anything, this conversation reminded us that motherhood was never meant to be carried alone—and that every generation is learning how to do this a little differently, and hopefully a little more supported. Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, missing your mom, navigating your own healing, or simply needing a reminder that you’re not alone… we hope this episode feels like sitting in the room with us. 💛 Maternal mental health matters. 💛 Support matters. 💛 Moms deserve spaces where they can be honest about how they’re doing. Thank you for being here with us.

Episode 13 - Meet the Moms Behind the Mic (The Stories Behind This Space)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] We’re doing something a little different today.  Before we begin bringing real moms onto the podcast soon, we wanted to take a moment to pause and let you get to know us a little more—beyond the conversations we’ve been having here.  In this episode, we’re sharing the stories behind why this space exists. Not the polished versions—but the real moments in motherhood that felt heavier than we expected, the mental load we didn’t see coming, and how those experiences shaped the work we do now.  We talk about the intersection of our personal experiences as moms and our professional backgrounds, and why it became so important to create a space that feels supportive, honest, and grounded in real life—not performative or overwhelming.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding a lot mentally… or like you should be handling things better than you are… this conversation is for you.  There is space for you here.  We’re also so excited to begin bringing this space into real life. We’re hosting our first in-person event for moms—a space to connect, feel supported, and have honest conversations about the mental load of motherhood. ✨ Event Details: Messy Mama Moments: Canvas Painting with Your Littles May 9th — 9am-12pm Createry Workshop, Littleton This is a fun event for moms and their littles to get a bit messy and connect with others in our community. 👉 Register here — https://www.messymindedmama.com/canvas-painting-may-9

Episode 12 - If I Could Do Early Motherhood Again...

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new]  If we could go back to early motherhood, we wouldn’t do more—we’d worry less.  In this episode, we’re reflecting on what those early days really felt like… the pressure to get everything right, the constant questioning, and the quiet anxiety so many moms carry but rarely say out loud.  We talk about what we’d let go of, what actually mattered, and what we wish we would have done sooner—like asking for help, building community, and getting support before reaching the point of overwhelm.  This is an honest conversation about anxiety, identity, and the unseen weight of early motherhood—and a reminder that you were never meant to do this alone.  If you’re in the thick of it right now, this episode is for you.  And if you liked our chat about ways to meet other moms, check out the Peanut App.  Lastly, a reminder: You didn’t need to be perfect then, and you don’t need to be perfect now—you just need support, and you deserve it.

Episode 11 - Midnight Madness: The Reality of Sleep with Kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] There’s nothing quite like finally getting into bed after a long day… only to hear, “Mom?” from down the hall. In this honest episode of Midnight Madness, we’re talking about the invisible night shift of motherhood—the wake-ups, the mental load that doesn’t clock out, and the exhaustion that goes far beyond just feeling tired. This conversation is for the mom lying awake after everyone else is asleep—spiraling, worrying, and wondering why this feels so hard. Because the truth is: nothing is wrong with you. You’re just carrying a lot. And for moms who feel like sleep struggles have become their normal, we’re sharing more about Pure Little Sleep—sleep coaching to support families through newborn sleep, early wakings, toddler bedtime battles and beyond.  Because motherhood doesn’t stop when the lights go out.  If your nights feel heavy, you are not alone. Listen now, subscribe, and share with a mom who needs this reminder tonight. You can connect with Pure Little Sleep at hello@purelittlesleep.com or follow @pure.little.sleep.