Becoming a Mother

Ep.38 | Mel Parent: A Journey Through Motherhood, Loss, and Empowering Moms through Functional Healing

Mel Parent – Mom of 2, Nurse Practitioner and Functional Health & Fitness Coach for moms shares her inspiring journey into motherhood. From her lifelong dream of becoming a mom to navigating the challenges of pregnancy, balancing work, and coping with the loss of her own mother, Mel opens up about the highs and lows of parenting. She discusses the importance of self-care, adjusting expectations, and embracing imperfection as a mom. Mel also introduces her business, "Becoming Mom," and her transformative program, "The Hive Method," which focuses on holistic self-care through mindset, movement, and anti-inflammatory living. Tune in to hear Mel’s advice for new moms, her thoughts on finding balance, and the power of community in overcoming the loneliness of motherhood. This episode is a must-listen for moms and moms-to-be looking for inspiration, support, and practical tips to thrive in their parenting journey!

Ep.37 | Ashley Lambert: Rediscovering Identity and Strength in Motherhood

Ashley Lambert - mom of 2 boys and Faith-led Health Coach and Hots of the Fat Loss Momentum Podcast explores her transformative journey into motherhood and entrepreneurship. Ashley shares her candid story of navigating pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing gestational diabetes, and feeling unprepared for the realities of postpartum life. She opens up about the overwhelming challenges of early motherhood, including the loss of identity, feelings of guilt, and the struggle to balance her physical recovery, emotional well-being, and new responsibilities as a mom. Ashley also reflects on her second pregnancy, which came as a surprise, and how she learned to embrace the changes and prioritize her time and energy between raising two young children and growing her business. She discusses her breastfeeding journey and the evolution of her program, The Reinvention Factor, which helps women rediscover their identity, manage postpartum challenges, and find harmony in motherhood through faith, fitness, and nutrition. This episode is a powerful conversation about the realities of motherhood, the importance of giving yourself grace, and the beauty of finding strength and purpose in the midst of life’s transitions. Whether you’re a new mom or navigating the complexities of parenthood, Ashley’s story will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. Tune in to hear Ashley’s journey and her advice for moms who are redefining themselves in the wake of motherhood. Connect with Ashley Lambert on Instagram @ashleyperrylambert

Ep.36 | Foster Wilson: Navigating Motherhood – From Home Birth Plans to Loss and Healing

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with author, director, podcast host and postpartum doula - Foster Wilson to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood.. Foster shares her experiences of becoming a young mom, her decision to pursue a home birth with her first, and the unexpected challenges she faced, including a breech baby and a diagnosis of cholestasis that led to a cesarean delivery. She opens up about the devastating diagnosis of fetal hydrops for her son and second baby and the painfully difficult choice to end her pregnancy because of the diagnosis. Foster explains the emotional toll this took on her and her family and reflects on her healing process, the lessons she learned, and how creativity became a powerful outlet for her grief. The shared her story, formally announced her son's birth and death and let those around her know what she was going though. This ultimately led to the publication of her poetry book, Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She shares her rainbow baby pregnancy and redemptive VBAC of her second daughter and her postpartum experience now being a mom of 2. Connect with Foster and explore her work, including her poetry book at fosterwilson.com

Postpartum Decoded: From Postpartum to Perimenopause: Navigating Hormonal Health with Dr. Sarah Doyle

The Postpartum Decoded Series is back with Dr. Sarah Doyle, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, dives deep into the challenges women face during postpartum and perimenopause. From hormonal imbalances, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and rage to thyroid dysfunction and Hashimoto’s, Dr. Doyle explains the science behind these struggles and offers actionable solutions. Learn how hormones impact mental health, libido, and energy levels, and discover natural remedies, supplements, and lifestyle changes to regain balance. Dr. Doyle also shares her revolutionary 7X Method for eating based on circadian rhythms, tips for managing postpartum thyroiditis, and the importance of testing for brain chemistry and hormone levels. Whether you're a new mom or navigating menopause, this episode is packed with insights to help you feel empowered, informed, and ready to take control of your health. Tune in for practical advice, expert knowledge, and hope for healing. Connect with Dr. Sarah Doyle on Instagram and TikTok at @drsarahdoyle and at www.drsarahdoyle.com. Her book, 7X Method, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers in physical, Kindle, and Audible formats. Vita-Fem, Dr. Doyle's postpartum & menopause supplement is available NOW https://a.co/d/4DskPQX

Ep. 35: Manon Berryman's Motherhood Journey: The Unfiltered Truth on Navigating Postpartum & Marriage

Manon Berryman, star of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (Season 7), founder of Barry Brand Agency, wife and mom to her adorable son, Benjamin gets deep, real and raw and opens up about her journey into motherhood, the challenges of postpartum emotions, balancing work and family life, and her decision to move to France for a slower-paced lifestyle. She shares her struggles with mom guilt, mental health, and finding her identity as a mother, all while navigating the ups and downs of marriage and career. Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about the realities of motherhood and the strength it takes to embrace the journey. Catch Manon on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (S7) Airing now on TLC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Instagram: Manon Berryman @manonberryman Brittany Olson @becomingamiotherpodcast