#41 - How Motherhood Changes Everything (With Cayley Benjamin)

#41 - How Motherhood Changes Everything (With Cayley Benjamin)

In this episode, we sit down with Cayley Benjamin, educator, coach, and founder of the Matrescence Movement, to explore the profound transformation that happens when we become mothers. We discuss identity shifts, the tension between work and motherhood, why motherhood often feels so different from what we expected, and how understanding matrescence can bring validation, perspective, and self-compassion to the motherhood journey. Connect with Cayley: matrescencemovement.com [http://matrescencemovement.com/] Find Cayley on instagram: @cayleybenjamin [https://www.instagram.com/cayleybenjamin/] 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]

#40 - The Real Cost of All-Or-Nothing Thinking

Ever notice how one small slip-up can suddenly turn into a whole weekend of "I'll start again Monday"? In this episode we're talking about why our brains are drawn to all-or-nothing thinking, why perfection feels so rewarding, and how this approach to behaviour change often makes consistency harder—not easier. It's time to start counting imperfect progress as real progress, and this conversation will help you do just that! 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]

#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 or Power Struggles (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]