The Expectful Podcast

The time has come to share a bittersweet goodbye friends. After 4 years with Expectful I am moving on to new adventures. And in closing this chapter I have decided to ask myself the last question I have asked all of our guest since the beginning of this podcast: “Knowing what you know now, standing ... The post What I Know Now – A Heartfelt Goodbye with Anna Gannon appeared first on Expectful.

How can we make the transition back to work more supportive for new moms? That challenge is something that today's guest, Jackie Hodnichak, has been working to solve as a new mom and the Director of Operations and Community at Mettacool. Mettacool is a talent development program for women that addresses career stage-specific challenges through ... The post Career, Self-Care, and Motherhood with Jackie Hodnichak appeared first on Expectful.

How does motherhood help us to reconnect with our inner child? This week's guest, Cat Seixas, invites us to explore that question as she shares her story of becoming a mother.  On today's episode, Cat shares a glimpse into her life on a farm in the mountains of Portugal where she and her partner have ... The post Homesteading, Your Inner Child and Motherhood with Cat Seixas appeared first on Expectful.

How does birth change us? This question has shaped this week's guest, Nichole Joy's path to becoming a doula and childbirth educator. Nichole is revolutionizing the way we do birth with her Digital Doula courses. Courses where she both supports her own clients, and trains other doulas to do the same as well. On today's ... The post Doulas, VBACs, and an Unplanned Home Birth with Nichole Joy appeared first on Expectful.

How can mothers overcome the depression and anxiety they feel during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Paige Bellenbaum has been exploring since her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety when she gave birth to her child. Now, Paige is the Chief External Relations Officer at The Motherhood Center, ... The post Mental Health, Depression, and Postpartum with Paige Bellenbaum appeared first on Expectful.

How can we live more in our truth as mothers? This question has shaped this week's guest, Alexandria Smith's, path through parenting and motherhood and has sparked her creation of Nurture – an online monthly subscription that provides guidance on living intentionally as a mother. Within Nurture, Alex shares mindfully curated monthly meal plans and ... The post Intention, Homeschooling, and Motherhood with Alexandria Smith appeared first on Expectful.

How can meditation serve us through our Motherhood journey? That question is something today's guest Rebekah Boruki has explored through her journey as a mother of five, a TV host, a meditation and yoga guide, a birth doula, and an author of You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life and her latest book, Managing ... The post Meditation, Intuition and Managing the Motherload with Rebekah Borucki appeared first on Expectful.

There have been many surprises along this path towards welcoming my second child Atticus into the world. Many of which caught me off guard, like: When I said “It's a girl” they told me “It's a boy.” When I said there's no way my nausea could be worse than my first pregnancy, I was curled ... The post Anna's Birth, Postpartum & Second Child Story appeared first on Expectful.

How can we help our children find their voice and validate their thoughts, opinions, feelings, and needs as they grow?  This question is something that today's guest, Debra Gansenberg, has guided families through in her work as a psychotherapist and Family Systems Specialist for over 20 years.  On today's episode, Debra shares her thoughts on ... The post Empowerment, Therapy, and Parenthood with Debra Gansenberg appeared first on Expectful.

What happens when we give each other permission to feel what we are feeling? This question is at the center of Dan Doty's work as a co-founder of Evryman and the mind (and voice) behind Expectful's new Fatherhood Meditation Library. Dan is passionate about helping men connect with their emotions and vulnerability so that they ... The post Meditation, Vulnerability, and Fatherhood with Dan Doty appeared first on Expectful.

What does it mean to become a mother?  This is something that this week's guest, Jessie Harrold, has reflected on throughout her own motherhood journey and through her work as a doula and motherhood coach. In her coaching program MotherSHIFT, Jessie guides women through their rite of passage into motherhood with intentionality. Working to both ... The post Rites of Passage, Identity, and Motherhood with Jessie Harrold appeared first on Expectful.

How can we hold space for our children as they forge their own paths?  This question is something that today's guest, Lisa Sugarman has learned as the mother of two adult daughters and author of two books on parenting How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It and Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 ... The post Imperfection, Career, and Motherhood with Lisa Sugarman appeared first on Expectful.

It's been a hot second listeners. And I have so much to share. For one, we welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world on May 15th, Atticus Jack, and he is quite the dream baby (I'm still pinching myself). Maternity leave has been an eye-opening experience and although there's so much I wish to ... The post I'm BACK! Postpartum, Maternity Leave & Loving Yourself with Anna Gannon appeared first on Expectful.

How can we use meditation as a tool through challenging times in life and motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Ashleigh Abramovici found through her own life experiences. Meditation has guided her through some of her most challenging times and has inevitably brought her to become a yoga and meditation teacher herself, along ... The post Meditation, Resilience, and Motherhood with Ashleigh Abramovici appeared first on Expectful.

How do we find our own path as mothers? This question is something that today's guest, Gabrielle Walter's has learned for herself in her own experience. After transitioning from career woman, to a stay-at-home mom, Gabrielle learned about the importance of finding what works best for herself and her family as a mother and human. ... The post Connection, Breastfeeding, and Motherhood with Gabrielle Walter appeared first on Expectful.

How can we show compassion for ourselves and each other as mothers? This question is something that today's guest, Kelly McKnight is passionate about sharing within the parenting world. Through her work in the birth community and her social media platform, Kelly advocates that women's voices – particularly women of color – need to be ... The post Surrender, Compassion, and Motherhood with Kelly McKnight appeared first on Expectful.

How do we support and show compassion for ourselves through the transition of motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Dr. Catherine Birndorf strives to work towards in her work as a psychiatrist and medical director of the Motherhood Center in New York. Co-author of the book, What No One Tells You, Dr. Birndorf ... The post Mental Health, Support, and Motherhood with Dr. Catherine Birndorf appeared first on Expectful.

How can we feel more calm and at ease during pregnancy? This question is something that today's guest, Dr. Adrienne Simone has been working towards for the last 25 years of her OBGYN practice. As the author of The New Rules of Pregnancy: What to Eat, Do, Think About, and Let Go Of While Your ... The post Rest, Health, and Pregnancy with Dr. Adrienne Simone appeared first on Expectful.

What does healing look like during the postpartum period? This question is something that today's guest, Kimberly Johnson has been educating people on through her birth and postpartum healing work. As a doula, Sexological Bodyworker, and author of The Forth Trimester, Kimberly shows women that support and healing are things that every woman needs through ... The post Healing, Trauma, And Postpartum with Kimberly Johnson appeared first on Expectful.

How do we give ourselves permission to talk about both the joyful and difficult parts of motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Dr. Alexandra Sacks has been supporting women with for the last 10 years as a reproductive psychiatrist. Known for her TedTalk on Matresence and through her new book: What No One ... The post Matresence, Permission and Motherhood with Dr. Alexandra Sacks appeared first on Expectful.

How can we use meditation to reduce the stress involved in the process of trying to conceive?   This question is something that today's guest, Emily Watson learned through her own experience with infertility. Emily is a fertility wellness coach that supports women in taking control of their health as they navigate their fertility. On ... The post Wellness, IVF, and Fertility With Emily Watson appeared first on Expectful.

How can a mindset of gratitude help us through difficult experiences in parenthood? This is something that today's guest, Tracy, has learned throughout her unique motherhood experience. With having 4 babies under 12 months through IVF, surrogacy, and a surprise pregnancy, Tracy's mindset and attitude has allowed her to stay present and grateful throughout this ... The post Triplets, Surrogacy and Motherhood with Tracy appeared first on Expectful.

What can we do to ease our transition from woman to mother in our personal development, career, and life in general? This question is something that today's guest, Natalie Eicher has been working with women on through her coaching work at Mettacool. Natalie is on a mission to support and empower women during their transition ... The post Support, Empowerment, and Motherhood with Natalie Eicher appeared first on Expectful.

How do our relationships with ourselves and our families impact our parenting? This question is something that today's guest, Renee Morrison has been discovering since becoming a mother to her son. Her life experiences have created a passion inside of her for things like self-love, self-awareness, and equality. She is an ambassador for Room To ... The post Self-love, Relationships, and Birth with Renee Morrison appeared first on Expectful.

Anna just wrapped her second trimester and is here to dish on what's been going on for her in the world of pregnancy and motherhood. ​On today's episode, Anna reveals the gender of her baby, shares about some personal things that have been coming up for her during her second trimester and talks about the ... The post Anna's 2nd Trimester: Gender, Hope & Self-Compassion appeared first on Expectful.

How do the struggles we encounter in fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood impact how we identify with ourselves? This question is something that today's guest, Marissa Thomas experienced, not only through her motherhood journey, but her life's journey as well. On today's episode, Marissa speaks about the struggles of finding her personal identity in childhood as ... The post Identity, PCOS, and Motherhood with Marissa Thomas appeared first on Expectful.

How can our mindset affect our experience through postpartum and motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Joanna Loewi works with women on through her skills as a life coach. She teaches problem solving and helps her clients experience more gratitude and self-acceptance through life's challenges. On today's episode, Joanna walks us through her ... The post Anxiety, Twins, and Postpartum with Joanna Loewi appeared first on Expectful.

Can meditation help us stress less and accomplish more as mothers? This question is something that today's guest, Emily Fletcher has spent years of her life unpacking through her company Ziva Meditation and now in her new book Stress Less, Accomplish More. Emily's main goal in life is to show others that things like meditation, ... The post Postpartum, Meditation, and Stress with Emily Fletcher appeared first on Expectful.

How can we support our bodies during pregnancy and postpartum with intuitive nutrition? This question is something that today's guest, Willow Jarosh, has been examining through her work as the cofounder of C&J Nutrition and the coauthor of the Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook. Willow's philosophy around intuitive eating not only plays a large role in ... The post Intuitive Nutrition and Pregnancy with Willow Jarosh appeared first on Expectful.

How do we surrender ourselves to feelings of loss and grief in order to heal? This question is something that today's guest, Jessica Mougis, has been working through in her personal experience. Jessica who is the founder of Jem Yoga NYC has always felt a deep connection to babies and children. Which is why in ... The post Surrender, Miscarriage, and Motherhood with Jessica Mougis appeared first on Expectful.

How can we find our voice and empower ourselves during pregnancy and birth? This question is something that today's guest, Deb Flashenberg, has been exploring for years in her pursuit of expanding her own pregnancy and birth knowledge through yoga. During her time as a former dancer, Deb was introduced to yoga and she immediately ... The post Yoga, Empowerment, and Birth with Deb Flashenberg appeared first on Expectful.

What can we do for ourselves if we experience anxiety or depression throughout pregnancy? This question is something that today's guest, Liz Masucci, a New York City – based actor, producer, writer, director and last but not least – yoga teacher, found the answers to during her own experience with perinatal depression. Now Liz is ... The post Hope, Depression & Pregnancy with Liz Masucci appeared first on Expectful.

How do we navigate fear when preparing for birth? This question is something that today's guest, Yukie McGregor, has experienced in her own life and throughout her work as the founder and CEO of Dallas Birth Guide. On today's episode, Yukie supports Anna in talking through some fears she has around giving birth the second ... The post Fear, Intuition & Birth with Yukie McGregor appeared first on Expectful.

How do we find pleasure and success as we move through challenges in both becoming parents and life in general? This question is something that today's guest, Vyana Novus-Magee, has spent time working on for herself and, now she helps others do the same through her Redefining Success Journal. On today's episode, Vyana walks us ... The post Trauma, Success, and Postpartum with Vyana Novus-Magee appeared first on Expectful.

How can we tap into who we are outside of motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Randi Zinn, has been explored through her own motherhood journey, and continues to explore through her work. As the founder of Beyond Mom, Randi encourages moms to cultivate a life “Beyond Mom”- one that embraces both the ... The post Self-discovery, Healing, and Motherhood with Randi Zinn appeared first on Expectful.

How can we create a greater sense of belonging in our lives when we are feeling isolated during pregnancy and motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Radha Agrawal, has been exploring throughout her own pregnancy journey and beyond. Radha is the founder of the early morning dance and wellness movement, Daybreaker and the ... The post Belonging, Community, and Pregnancy with Radha Agrawal appeared first on Expectful.

Worried about toxins but overwhelmed with where to begin with reducing your exposure to them? If so, Sophia Gushee can relate. As a mother living in New York City, Sophia became curious about how living in an industrial city could impact her, her husband, and their children's health. When she dove into the research and ... The post Practical Nontoxic Living Through Pregnancy & Beyond with Sophia Gushee appeared first on Expectful.

How do we walk through life and hardships, with our hearts open? This question is something that today's guest, Nicholas Epley, has learned through his own parenthood journey and beyond. As a professor of Behavioral Science, Nicholas researches how we think and why we make the decisions that we do, all of which has influenced ... The post Adoption, Loss, and Parenthood with Nicholas Epley appeared first on Expectful.

What if, when you joined a fitness class for mothers, you were also joining a community of women who would support you through parenthood? This is the vision that Lisa Druxman had as a new mom when she started leading a local stroller class for mothers in her neighborhood. Lisa Druxman is the Chief Founder ... The post Fitness & Empowerment with Fit4Mom founder Lisa Druxman appeared first on Expectful.

How can breath give us strength during difficult moments? This question is something that today's guest, Hannah Barrett is passionate about helping other woman discover. As the author of the upcoming book “Strength Through Yoga” Hannah helps to remind women that breath is not only connected to their physical well-being, but to their emotional and ... The post Breath, Strength, and Postpartum with Hannah Barrett appeared first on Expectful.

How can we become the fullest version of ourselves in life and motherhood? This question is something that today's guest, Elena Brower has been working towards for the last 20 years. As a mother, teacher, author and speaker, Elena helps people to reveal their fullest potential using yoga, writing and a plethora of other things ... The post Honesty, Freedom, and Parenting with Elena Brower appeared first on Expectful.

How can writing our birth stories help us connect and heal in motherhood? This questions is something that today's guest, Julie Tobi is very passionate about. As the creator of The Birth Journal, Julie encourages mothers to write their birth stories pen to paper. As a way to help them reflect, process and look back ... The post Healing, Connection, and Birth with Julie Tobi appeared first on Expectful.

We've got a big announcement and from the title, you've probably already figured it out… You guessed it, Anna's pregnant and is here to share her news for the first time on The Expectful Podcast. On today's episode, Anna shares her experience with morning sickness, why relaxation has turned out to be of the upmost ... The post Anna's 1st Trimester: Morning Sickness, Relaxation & Trust appeared first on Expectful.

How can releasing our perception of control in motherhood, pregnancy, and our lives in general, help us to find ease and purpose? This question of releasing control Is something that today's guest Nicole Centeno, the founder of Splendid Spoon, has been contemplating for years. Nicole's purpose is to remind others about the power of intention ... The post Purpose, Surrender, and Pregnancy with Nicole Centeno appeared first on Expectful.

How can support from others help us through our healing journeys? Today's guest, Lauren Chiarello who is the founder of Chi Chi Life is here to answer this question. Through her personal journey of beating cancer twice and later experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, Lauren found that when it comes to anyones healing journey, support is key. ... The post Support, Healing, and Ectopic Pregnancy with Lauren Chiarello appeared first on Expectful.

How can we better support each other through parenthood? Today's guest, Lisa Sugarman who is the author of Untying Parent Anxiety is here to help us get to the bottom of this question. Through her writing, Lisa reminds us that as parents, we often come up against similar hurdles when raising our children, but we ... The post Community, Connection, and Parenthood with Lisa Sugarman appeared first on Expectful.

What is the foundation for a healthy and happy life throughout motherhood and beyond? During her experience at a high stress work environment in her 20s, today's guest, Shona Beats realized that the foundation for a happy life isn't something that should be created during say, a midlife crisis, but instead it should be strengthened ... The post Coaching, Meditation & Motherhood with Shona Beats appeared first on Expectful.

How can practicing ease within our bodies, our minds and our lives in general, help us as mothers? This question of ease is something that today's guest, Tara Stiles has been exploring and sharing for numerous years. As the founder of Strala Yoga, Tara helps to support people in releasing stress by showing them that they ... The post Ease, Motherhood and Strala Yoga with Tara Stiles appeared first on Expectful.

What does it look like to be gentle with yourself throughout your motherhood journey? The post Motherhood, Kindness and Self-Care with Maria Lianos-Carbone appeared first on Expectful.

What does it look like to recover from trauma as a mother? Today's guest, Taryn Longo, a women's empowerment professional who has dedicated her life to helping women reclaim who they are regardless of what their experiences have been, is here to share her answer to this question. As a survivor of abuse in her ... The post Trauma, Empowerment and Motherhood with Taryn Longo appeared first on Expectful.

How can fitness impact the motherhood journey from the inside, out? Joanie Johnson, the co-founder of Fit Pregnancy Club (FPC) in New York City, is on the podcast today to share her vision for what pregnancy and postpartum fitness can look like, and spoiler alert, it's not just about taking care of your physical health, ... The post Pregnancy, Postpartum & Fitness with Joanie Johnson appeared first on Expectful.