Yoga for Mom-Life

26. How Regulating Your Nervous System Creates the Life You Desire, with Randi Halaway

In this soul-nourishing episode of Yoga for Mom Life, I speak with self-love coach Randi Halaway to explore how regulating your nervous system can transform your daily experience and help you create a life you actually desire—even in the middle of chaos. Together, we unpack the guilt, overwhelm, and pressure that so many Moms (and entrepreneurs) feel, and offer grounded, practical tools to return to presence and personal power. Randi shares how surrender, nervous system regulation, and self-love can shift everything, from motherhood to business. Plus, I open up about my own challenges with nap time, mom-guilt, and healing from postpartum depression. Whether you're a new mom, a business owner, or just a human feeling stretched thin, this convo is a must-listen for coming back to center. ✨ In it we explore: * Overcoming Mom-guilt and perfectionism * Being productive from a balanced nervous system * Using presence and breath to navigate overwhelm * Trusting your intuition in parenting and life * Reclaiming your power, moment by moment Mentioned in this Episode: * Join Randi's free Master Manifester Workshop [https://randihalaway.kartra.com/page/TpW326] on April 28!  * Find yoga resources to balance your nervous system at YogaforMomLife.com [https://yogaformomlife.com]

25. Nutrition for Moms: Fueling Ourselves While Supporting Our Kids, with Katie Winter

This week I sat down with nutritionist Katie Winter to discuss how to nourish ourselves as moms while also supporting the nutritional needs of our growing kids. Katie, a mom of two teens and a certified nutritionist, shares her wisdom on balancing family nutrition, dealing with picky eaters, and how to stay calm and grounded when life gets hectic. From the challenges of feeding kids with dietary restrictions (like gluten sensitivities) to simple, actionable tips for nourishing ourselves on busy days, this episode is full of practical advice. Katie also emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy eating habits, understanding the role of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, and making mindful food choices—whether at home or dining out. If you're a mom looking for more balance in your life and better ways to fuel your body, this conversation is for you. Katie shares her approach to making small tweaks in our eating habits that can have big impacts on mental and physical well-being. Tune in for the perfect mix of nutrition insights, personal stories, and real-life advice for thriving as a mom. For personalized nutritional support for you and your family, check out Katie's services at www.thenutritionwithin.com [https://www.thenutritionwithin.com/aboutme] and on Instagram at @thenutritionwithin [https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionwithin].

24. Holistic Psychiatry & Boosting Mental Health Naturally, with Dr. Whitney McFadden

This interview with Whitney Mc Fadden MD gets real about postpartum mental health, balancing hormonal cycles, sourcing good health from Nature's gifts, and ultimately looking HOT. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Check out Dr. Whitney's work and get in touch: www.willowmindhealth.com [https://willowmindhealth.com] instagram.com/whitneymcfaddenmd [https://www.instagram.com/whitneymcfaddenmd]

23. The Framework for Maternal Flourishing That Inspired My Logo

Motherhood is complex, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming—but what if a simple symbol could hold the key to navigating it all? In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning behind my four-petaled logo and how it represents a powerful meta framework for maternal flourishing. Drawing from my studies in Integral Health and Yoga Therapy, I explore how Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory can help moms find balance amidst the chaos. We’ll break down the four key areas—our inner world (thoughts & feelings), physical body, external systems (family, society, culture), and the collective environment—so you can better understand and support yourself on this journey. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: * A metaphor for kaleidoscopes! * How my logo reflects the multifaceted experience of motherhood * The four quadrants of integral maternal well-being—and how to apply them * How to honor the physical changes we’ve been through  * Strategies to reduce pressure and increase support in your life as a Mom * A reminder that you’re exactly where you need to be :) When we embrace the bigger picture of motherhood, we move from feeling fragmented to feeling whole. Let’s explore how everything fits together to support you on this journey. Show notes with author references are live at yogaformomlife.com/podcast [https://yogaformomlife.com/podcast-1] Check out my collaboration with CaringforMama [https://caringformama.co]'s Refresh & Recharge Gift Box! Honoring the mother in you, Susana

22. Their cognitive leap is yours, as well.

When your child is reaching a new milestone in their development, your world gets rocked. This week, I discuss how their cognitive leaps ripple through our lives and nervous systems, why "putting your oxygen mask on second" makes more sense sometimes, and when to make yourself priority #1. Plus, some wisdom from Thich That Han which explains why a Mom's well-being is so often dependent on that of her child. Get the show notes and a free yoga download at yogaformomlife.com [http://www.yogaformomlife.com], and please rate!