#39 - The Transition Into Motherhood That Nobody Prepared You For (with Riley Strom)

#39 - The Transition Into Motherhood That Nobody Prepared You For (with Riley Strom)

Becoming a mother changes everything, and not just in the ways we expect. In this conversation, psychotherapist Riley Strom joins Liz to explore matrescence, the profound emotional, psychological, social, and biological transition into motherhood. They discuss identity shifts, grief, overwhelm, nervous system changes, unrealistic cultural expectations, and why so many mothers feel unprepared for this stage of life. Whether you're in the thick of early motherhood or reflecting on your own journey, this episode offers validation, insight, and a reminder that you're not meant to do it alone. Connect with Riley * Website: https://www.veritycounselling.com/ [https://www.veritycounselling.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verity.counselling [https://www.instagram.com/verity.counselling] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com/] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#38 - Feeding Kids Without Pressure, Power Struggles or Separate Meals with Soleina Karamali, RD

In this episode, pediatric dietitian and feeding therapist Soleina Karamali shares a calmer, evidence-based approach to starting solids, picky eating, snacks, treats, and family meals. We talk about the division of responsibility, why picky eating is often developmental, and how to take pressure off dinner without giving up on nutrition. If mealtimes feel stressful, this conversation will help you trust your child - and yourself - a little more. Connect with Soleina: www.everyeater.com [https://www.everyeater.com] on instagram @everyeater [https://www.instagram.com/everyeater] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#37 - Tools for Getting More of What You Want with Heather Boersma

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Boersma to talk about rest, time management and why so many women struggle to make space for what they actually want. We unpack the pressure moms feel to constantly produce, the difference between alignment and hustle, and practical ways to create more capacity and get more of what you want in life. If you've been feeling stretched thin, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in "survival mode," this conversation will leave you feeling seen and equipped with tangible shifts that actually feel doable. Connect with Heather Website: www.heatherboersma.com [http://www.heatherboersma.com] Instagram: @heatherboersmacoach [https://www.instagram.com/heatherboersmacoach] Book: The Rest Revolution [https://a.co/d/030MThsp] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#36 - Pain, Hormones & Perimenopause with Dr. Jess Hobson

This week on the 80% Club, Liz and Ally are joined by Dr. Jess Hobson, ND for an eye-opening conversation about pain, hormones, perimenopause, and why so many women are told their symptoms are "just part of getting older." Jess shares how hormonal shifts impact tissue repair, stiffness, inflammation, exercise recovery, mood, and overall resilience in women's bodies — especially during the perimenopause years. Together, they unpack why so many moms feel "off" in their late 30s and 40s, how under-fueling and over-stressing the body can worsen symptoms, and why women deserve support long before burnout and pain become their norm. In this episode, we chat about: • Why pain and stiffness often increase during perimenopause • The connection between hormones, exercise recovery, and tissue healing • Training around your cycle and learning to work with your body instead of against it • Why protein, carbs, and proper fueling matter so much for women's health • The symptoms of perimenopause women are commonly dismissed for • Hormone therapy, misconceptions, and when it may be worth exploring support • Simple, sustainable ways moms can improve energy, strength, and quality of life This episode is full of practical, evidence-based education and validating reminders that moms don't have to simply "push through" feeling exhausted, achy, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves. ✨ Connect with Dr. Jess Hobson: www.hobsonhealth.org [https://www.hobsonhealth.org] @dr.jesshobson [https://www.instagram.com/dr.jesshobson] Resources From the Episode: The New Perimenopause - Marie Claire Haver (Book) [https://-%20https//thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-perimenopause-book] The Menopause Society [https://menopause.org/] Work with Ally [https://www.drallypower.com] Work with Liz: [https://www.lizdornian.com/coaching]

#35 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System (with Meghan Marr, RCC)

This episode features a conversation with Meghan Marr, a registered clinical counsellor specializing in motherhood, who breaks down why so many moms feel overwhelmed and overstimulated—and why it's not a personal failure. Through a nervous system lens, she explains that modern motherhood is inherently overwhelming (we're not meant to do it alone), and that our reactions are biological responses, not character flaws. She walks us through how the nervous system drives thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and some practical, realistic strategies for staying regulated within the overstimulation of motherhood. Connect with Meghan: https://www.meghanmarr.com/ [https://www.meghanmarr.com/] Follow us on Instagram: * @meghanmarr [https://www.instagram.com/meghanmarr/] * @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower] * @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] Work with Ally: https://drallypower.com/ Work with Liz: https://www.lizdornian.com/coaching