Here and Now Motherhood

Today is our final episode. Nicole, our founder, shares her story of her transition into motherhood. Here and Now Motherhood is closing its doors, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Lyndsay gave birth to her first baby during graduate school. They tried thirteen times to get her epidural in, and Lyndsay goes into detail about how it felt more like this was happening to her rather than the birth being an empowering experience. When the time came for her third baby, she started having an extreme upset stomach - luckily her doula was training as a midwife and checked her urine protein levels, and sent her straight to the hospital. At the hospital, Lyndsay found out that she had HELLP syndrome. However, she took the reins and transformed the birth into a powerful, empowering, God-filled experience. People who entered the room commented on how peaceful it felt, when Lyndsay was actually fighting for her life. Lyndsay and the baby were totally fine - a miracle. Listen to Lyndsay tell her powerful story in this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Dr. Diana Morelen is a clinical psychologist and professor at ETSU. She researches maternal and infant mental health - so you can imagine the surprise that came with her own mental health struggles as she became a mother. Diana had a miscarriage and even shares her journal entry about that day with us on this episode. Diana later became pregnant with twins and gave birth at 31 weeks due to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The twins stayed in the NICU for a time, and one of the babies needed heart surgery. Diana shares about her strong community and how she actually felt elevated once she became a mother. She shares, "We're not meant to do it alone." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Brianne experienced postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety during the early years of her matrescence journey. After having a long history of postpartum anxiety, she felt her mental health become more intense after having a baby. For her, part of postpartum depression was feeling an overwhelming sense of doom, being tearful, self-isolating, and being angry at her baby. To read Brianne's story in her own words, read her story our on our blog at https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/post/my-story-of-postpartum-depression --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Struggle breastfeeding, infertility, mom identity. Brittany shares her matrescence story, or about her transition into motherhood. Brittany had been married to her partner for 7 years before getting pregnant with her son, and they had been together for 11 years. It was very important to Brittany to have her schooling and career finished and settled before having a baby. Once it was time for her to start her motherhood journey, she found out that she wasn't ovulating. After some trial and error, she went on Clomid. Brittany tells us about her pregnancy being surrounded by friends and family, and how her birth was long but empowering - and how surprising it was to her that her medical chart reflected otherwise. Brittany talks about how she wish she'd known that shed be bleeding for so long after coming home, and we talk about the whole caddy of items we need to bring to the bathroom postpartum! She and her son initially struggled with breastfeeding as well. Brittany is currently pregnant, and has been pregnant during the pandemic. She shares about her trying to juggle her identity as a mom with her identity outside of motherhood. We mention the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Check it out here on Amazon - when you purchase through this link, we get a percentage of your purchase! We also mention the Frida ad - watch the video here. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood, visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Plancental abruption, bedrest, c-section, postpartum anxiety. Rachel tells her story of her rough pregnancy, traveling to Japan and being nauseous the whole time - and her story of having a placental abruption. In her vivid retelling, Rachel tells us what it was like to wake up in a pool of blood, be rushed to the ambulance, and then be on bedrest the rest of the pregnancy. Join us as Rachel tells her matrescecne story, and shares how having a solid identity was really important to her before she started having kids. As a photographer, she got her business running and then decided she was ready to have a kid. In this episode we also talk about the risk factors for postpartum depression. Here are the surprising risk factors for postpartum depression in moms: A personal or family history of depression, anxiety, or postpartum depression Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD or PMS) Inadequate support in caring for the baby Financial stress Marital stress Complications in pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding A major recent life event: loss, house move, job loss Mothers of multiples Mothers whose infants are in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Mothers who’ve gone through infertility treatments Women with a thyroid imbalance Women with any form of diabetes (type 1, type 2 or gestational) Bisexual women paired with men are also at a higher risk for having postpartum depression. You can read more about postpartum depression risk factors here: https://www.postpartumspecialist.net/post/postpartum-depression-how-to-know-if-you-re-at-risk Want to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Home birth made easier by a chiropractor, juggling returning to work, sex after birth, the neuroscience of motherhood. Kelly shares her story about how she never wanted to be a mother. When she finally made a pact with her best friend that they would do motherhood together, Kelly and her partner got pregnant. She expected to hate it, and now finds that when she enjoys pieces of motherhood it's icing on the cake. As a personal trainer and fitness instructor, Kelly shares her throughs on feminism, our cultural perspective on the pregnant body, and gives us some insight into the neuroscience of motherhood. Want to get ahold of Kelly? Visit her at https://www.kellybryantwellness.com/ Are you ready to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Thyroid cancer, night terrors, depression, trauma. Crystal Danielsen-Moore gets into her motherhood story and tells us what it was like letting go of being "the best mother" and how her community has enabled her to be her own person as a mother. Describing taking tests with a baby on her lap, Crystal also talks about what it was like to go back to school with an infant at home. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer postpartum and being cancer free for a number of years, Crystal is a massage therapist in Johnson City TN. You can reach Crystal at https://amethysthealings.com/ Want to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. We have an upcoming yoga teacher training designed for parents, doulas, and yoga teachers. Subscribe to our email list to reserve your spot early. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Eating disorders, depression, NICU, miscarriage - what don't we talk about today?! Kalen Arnold shares her story of motherhood and all its ups and downs. She also digs into gratitude, and how it took a long time for her to figure out her own identity. Be sure to tune in for her advice to mothers who are listening. Kalen owns a women's fitness studio in Johnson City, Tennessee. You can find her website at https://ladyfitstudio.com/ Are you ready to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit us at www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

IVF, infertility, and mental health. Amanda Osowski shares her motherhood story of going through IVF, experiencing infertility, and battling depression and anxiety. Join us as she shares about learning she would need technological assistance to get pregnant, and how her history of anxiety and depression impacted her journey. Amanda is an antenatal, postpartum and infertility doula in the Chicago area. To contact her send her an email at amanda@heartfeltbeginnings.com or visit her instagram page @heartfeltbeginnings. Want to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

During matrescence, our status within the group changes. That can be our group of friends, our extended family, or society in general. In this episode we talk about how our status within the group changes with our guest Hannah. She shares her motherhood story from an ectopic pregnancy to a miscarriage, to having two girls under two. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Our Emotional Life changes during matrescence. Continuing on our theme this season, we're diving into matrescence, specifically how our emotional life changes when we become mothers. Join us in this episode to explore some of the normal emotional changes, and also discuss mental illness and mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. -- To look over the symptoms of various anxiety and mood disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, visit this website. I recommend finding a therapist who has been trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. View a directory here. Dads looking for free group therapy, visit this website. Research shows that yoga accelerates your mental health healing (when combined with therapy and medication). Research also indicates that yoga helps us have more enjoyable emotions. Visit our free yoga library here to add yoga to your life to help with matrescence! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Relationship are just different after having a baby. From marriages, to partnerships, to friendships - as mothers we experience so many changes during matrescence. Today Andrea Hans joins us to discus how relationships change during pregnancy and postpartum, along with giving us a few tips. Andrea is a couples's therapist that specializes in perinatal mental health. If you want to reach out to Andrea, you can email her at andreahansmft@gmail.com or visit her website at ://www.andreahansmft.com/ Want to learn more about matrescence and Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

During matrescence, or the transition into motherhood, one of the things that changes is our focus on daily tasks. The things we need to do totally change - and it turns out that it has a big impact on our relationship and mental health. Join us as we talk about matrescence! Want to learn more about Here and Now Motherhood? Visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Join us as we speak with Jennifer Hammitt, DPT about the physical changes that we see happen to our bodies from pregnancy to postpartum. Pregnancy and birth are some of the most intense changes that occur to our bodies, and Jen tells us about what those changes are. Jen is also a pelvic floor physical therapist, so she works with mothers and anyone else with a pelvis. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

During matrescence we experience an identity shift. One of the ways we can understand our identity better is to learn about archetypes. Today we're discussing Artemis and the warrior archetype. To learn more about archetypes, take our free online course: www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/archetype --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

One of the things that changes during matrescence, or during our transition into motherhood, is our identity. Grappling with our new identity, and balancing with our old identity, can be complicated. We're diving into identity in new moms by exploring archetypes. This episode is all about Demeter, the mother of Persephone. Persephone is abducted by Hades - join us to see what Demter does, and how it can shed light on our experience as mothers. If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend the book Goddesses In Everywoman by Jean Shinaoda Bolen, MD. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood, visit our website. Want to work with Nicole 1:1? Visit her website here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

We discuss what is matrescence in this episode and dive into some early motherhood stories to explore the transition into motherhood. In this episode we mention the work of Alexandra Sacks. To listen to Alexandra Sacks' Ted Talk, click here. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood 501(c)3 visit out website here. To work 1:1 with Nicole, visit her website here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Yoni massage is a therapeutic, energetic practice that Tiffany has been doing for years. It can help people work through trauma, move bast blockages in their lives, and much more. This is an incredible tool for mothers to utilize after having a baby. To reach Tiffany, visit her website here: http://www.energyalchemy.me/ or email her at info@energyalchemy.me. To learn more about Here and Now Motherhood, visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Mallory is a massage therapist in Asheville, NC that also trained under Innate Traditions. As a postpartum caregiver and a massage therapist, Mallory shares her insight into supporting new families and mothers/birthers through time tested methods. The wisdom she shares can be applied to any mother in any chapter of life after having a baby. Mallory can be reached at mallorytillotson@yahoo.com. To join Here and Now Motherhood's prenatal and postpartum yoga classes visit www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Julia Fishman is an instructor at the Center for Sacred Window Studies, an online postpartum doula/caregiver school. Julia tells us her story of how she found Ayurvedic care and how it changed her life when she developed cancer. Feel free to reach out to Julia at Julia.sacredwindowcenter@gmail.com, evolvedeliberately@gmail.com, or 508-665-8325, or on social media under Julia Fishman. Learn more about the Center for Sacred Window Studies at https://sacredwindowstudies.com. This podcast is provided by Here and Now Motherhood. Join our mom-centered yoga classes to support mothers by visiting www.hereandnowmotherhood.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Today we're talking with Ashlee, an instructor over at the Center for Sacred Window Studies, an online school that trains Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregivers (sometimes called doulas). Find out how to become an Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver at https://sacredwindowstudies.com You can reach out Ashlee with questions through email at ashlee.sacredwindowcenter@gmail.com or on her website at http://www.lifenectar.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Charlotte is an instructor at the Center for Sacred Window Studies, an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, and a licensed massage therapist. Join us to learn about how Ayurveda supports new mothers!Ways to reach Charlotte:www.sacredwindowstudies.comcharlotte.sacredwindowcenter@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Christine Eck is the director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, a school that trains Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregivers/Doulas. An Ayurvedic practitioner, Christine studied under Ysha Oaks and learned the traditional way to care for a mother in Ayurveda.You can reach Christine  at:christine@sacredwindowstudies.comwww.sacredwindowstudies.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Melissa Wood, a labor doula in Johnson City TN, answers some frequently asked questions about labor. Ready to prepare for labor with Nicole? Sign up for prenatal yoga at https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/prenatal-yoga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Trigger warning: infant mortality discussed.Sign up for prenatal yoga with Nicole at https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/prenatal-yoga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

In the book "Mommy Burnout," author Dr. Sheryl Ziegler descries three different stress responses and how to deal with them. Join us in this episode to discover how different kinds of yoga can help you with each different stress response. Ready to sign up for yoga with our host Nicole Hunt? https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/our-services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

It can be hard to know where to get started when it comes to meditation. Find a comfy spot, grab your mama beads, and get ready to try out three meditations. This is your chance to test out different methods of meditation to see what you like. Compare and contrast mindfulness, mantras, and mala beads in this sampler episode.  Try out some of these meditation is person by attending Nicole's Yoga class: https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/our-services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Meditation and mindfulness have turned into buzz words lately - but what exactly do they mean? Our host Nicole Hunt goes over 3 types of meditation you can try out today that can help you feel more balanced as a mother. She'll go over how to use mindfulness, mantras, and mala beads. Ready to meditate? Register for yoga here: https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/our-services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support

Now that you've been through birth and you're in the full-blown postpartum period, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You went to your 6 week checkup, everything is normal, but... you still don't feel great. Don't worry, there is hope. Tune in to hear about the "balance spectrum" and how it can help you as a mother.https://www.hereandnowmotherhood.org/our-services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hereandnowmotherhood/support