Whole Mom

Episode 61 - Tending to Wholeness: Nourishing the Body, Mind & Soul with Rebecca James Alsum

In this nourishing conversation with Rebecca James Alsum, we dive into what it truly means to tend to our whole being. Rebecca, owner of Svalja Whole Being and Wise Roots Well-Being, shares her wisdom on embracing our innate wholeness rather than striving to fix what's “broken.” From navigating the transitions of motherhood and summer routines to exploring nourishing practices like Qigong and trauma-conscious care, Rebecca opens up about how to authentically care for ourselves and our nervous systems. We also explore the powerful work Rebecca does as a yoga and Qigong guide, sexologist, and coach—helping individuals and couples reconnect with their bodies, sexuality, and sensuality in a compassionate, shame-free space. Tune in for practical insights on presence, self-care, and reclaiming the wisdom within. Whether you’re a parent managing busy seasonal shifts or anyone seeking deeper connection to their whole self, this episode offers warmth, reflection, and inspiration. Connect with Rebecca at: Svalja Whole Being [https://svalja.yoga/] Wise Roots Well-Being [https://wiserootswellbeing.com/] Email: Rebecca@Svalja.yoga [Rebecca@Svalja.yoga] Connect & Learn More About Liz at: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholemompodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw] Email: onelovecollectiveus@gmail.com

Episode 60: Reconnecting to Our Voices

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, running on auto-pilot, disconnected from yourself—even while checking all the boxes and doing everything you’re “supposed” to do? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of reconnecting with my voice through writing, podcasting, and learning to trust my inner wisdom. We explore what functional freeze can feel like, how disconnection often happens gradually, and the small things that can help us return to ourselves. From uncensored writing and creative expression to grounding, presence, and listening within, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and create space for what is already waiting to be heard. Connect & Learn More About Liz at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholemompodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw]

Episode 59 - A Broken Zipper & The Gift of Being Fully Seen

What happens when the moment you planned so carefully falls apart? In this very personal episode, we explore perfectionism, embodiment, emotional healing, and the pressure to keep it all together. What was supposed to be the "perfect" embodiment photo session quickly unraveled into an unexpected experience of disappointment, panic, vulnerability, and ultimately, connection. Together, we reflect on what it means to stay grounded within ourselves when life doesn’t go according to plan, the healing power of being held with compassion, and how allowing ourselves to be supported can transform the way we see ourselves. This conversation is an honest look at self-worth, emotional resilience, authenticity, and learning to let ourselves be seen not as perfect, but as whole beings. If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, felt overwhelmed when things didn’t go “right,” or believed you needed to have it all together to deserve love or belonging, this episode is for you. Connect & Learn More About Liz at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholemompodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw]

Episode 58: Returning to Wholeness - Transitions, Expansion, and Trusting our Inner Wisdom

This Spring Season feels like stretching - something in us is ready to bloom...even if we can't name it yet. The days are getting longer, the school year is winding down, our kids are growing like weeds, and we are growing too. In this episode, we explore expansion, embodiment, and returning to wholeness in motherhood. Together, we reflect on what it means to soften, reconnect to our inner wisdom, and nourish our well-being in a world that constantly asks us to be and do more. This is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember: we were never meant to carry it all alone.

Episode 57 - What Needs Watering? Navigating Growth, Motherhood & Self-Compassion

What Needs Watering? Navigating Growth, Motherhood & Self-Compassion is an honest conversation with ourselves about the season so many of us find ourselves in — growing, stretching, balancing a lot, feeling grateful for what’s unfolding, while also trying to create rhythms that are sustainable. After realizing I forgot to press record during a beautiful podcast conversation, I found myself moving through embarrassment, frustration, and then a deeper reflection on how easy it is to keep pouring into everything and everyone around us without slowing down to ask: What needs watering right now? What needs pruning? Together, we explore motherhood, growth, self-compassion, and the pressure many of us feel to hold it all together. We talk about pruning what no longer feels aligned, asking for help, creating gentler rhythms, and learning that growth doesn’t always have to look perfect to be meaningful. This episode is a reminder that we can continue growing, dreaming, building, and showing up for the people we love, without abandoning ourselves in the process. Connect & Learn More About Liz at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholemompodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw]