Mom Dump

34. Feelings, Flights & First-Time Mom Advice

Lately, I haven’t been feeling 100% .. & instead of trying to fix it or push through, I’m learning how to just sit in it. In this episode, I’m opening up about where I’ve been mentally, what it looks like to give yourself permission to not feel okay all the time, and the weird mix of emotions that comes with it. We also get into: – Anticipating an upcoming family vacation (excitement… with a side of stress) – My personal travel horror stories that honestly still haunt me – And what I really wish I could go back and tell myself as a first-time mom This one’s a mix of real, reflective, and a little chaotic, just like motherhood!

33. Fitness, Confidence & Healing Your Mind

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion around eating disorders. This week on Mom Dump, I’m joined by Sierra, founder of Indie Sea Wellness, for a real and honest conversation that goes way beyond the surface. We dive into the world of competitive sports and how it shapes you. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. We talk about the duality of competition and sisterhood… how women can feel both deeply supportive and quietly competitive at the same time. Sierra shares her perspective on the power of Pilates and fitness, not just for your body, but for your mindset and confidence. We also get into the importance of shifting your mindset as you grow, evolve, and redefine what strength looks like. We also touch on eating disorders and the complexities surrounding them. This episode is honest, layered, and one so many women will relate to.

32. SSRI's, Bad Days & A Mom Guilt Moment

Raw, unfiltered, and a little all over the place, but in the best way. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of recording through technical difficulties (because… of course), and into a deeper conversation about a recent ER experience, being on SSRIs, and the mental health stigma that still exists in medical settings. We also get into embracing bad days instead of fighting them, what it really means to “be a villager” (and why we weren’t meant to do life alone), and the constant push and pull between personal growth and mom guilt. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to heal, grow, and hold everything together at the same time… this one’s for you!

31. Talking Postpartum Mental Health with a Perinatal Therapist

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of birth trauma, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, and perinatal mental health challenges. Motherhood is beautiful,  but it can also feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating. In this episode of Mom Dump, I’m joined by Dyneisha, a registered social worker and therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health, life tranistions and all things parenthood. We dive deep into the emotional realities that so many moms experience but rarely say out loud. We talk about: • What perinatal mental health actually means • The difference between baby blues, “baby pinks,” and postpartum depression • Understanding and normalizing intrusive thoughts • How to recognize when someone may be struggling • Expectations vs. reality in early motherhood • Why so many moms feel guilt, shame, or silence • And how we start having these conversations without fear This episode is honest, validating, and incredibly important. Whether you're in the thick of it, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand motherhood on a deeper level, this conversation matters. You are not broken. You are not alone. And your thoughts do not define you. If this conversation resonated with you — if you heard parts of your own story in it — you don’t have to carry that weight by yourself. Dyneisha is currently accepting new clients, virtually, across Ontario. No referrals or diagnosis needed. She offers free 20-minute consultation calls as a gentle first step. No pressure, just support. Many of her services are covered through extended health benefits, so accessing care may be more within reach than you think. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, understood, and supported in this season of motherhood, learn more about Dyneisha or explore therapy services, you can visit: https://www.hazelandtealtherapy.com/ [https://www.hazelandtealtherapy.com/] or BOOK NOW here:  https://hazelandtealtherapy.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1 [https://hazelandtealtherapy.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1]

30. Valentines Day, Holiday Baskets + Body Image

SEASON 3 BABY!!Welcome to SEASON 3 of Mom Dump! The first ever FILMED episode, so if you want to watch the latest episode, MOM DUMP is now on YOUTUBE BABYYY!If you’ve been here since Season 1… you already know this is the place where we say the things we probably shouldn’t say out loud, but do anyway. Today I’m reintroducing myself, reintroducing what Mom Dump is all about, and setting the tone for this next season.In this episode we’re getting into: • When did Valentine’s Day turn into gift baskets, Pinterest boards, and subtle competition?• Health goals vs. body image and where that line starts to blur• My next guest!So whether you’re here for the chaos, the validation, or just to feel less alone, you’re in the right place.Let’s dump. 🎙️