The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman

This week's guest is Catherine Topham Sly. Catherine is a counselor specializing in relationships, specifically relationships after kids. Through her practice, she offers counseling, coaching, and online courses and if you are just learning about her do yourself a favor and go check out her instagram page @insightandconnection because it is absolutely PACKED with tons of helpful resources. In this episode... We talk about how to resolve arguments faster so you're not spending all your connection time arguing. Catherine shares some great tips for couples navigating big topics that they're not fully aligned on - like politics, or how to raise your kids...you know, the big ones! Also, if you're wondering when or why couples should go to therapy, tips for how to get your partner on board with seeing a therapist, or how to navigate conversations around getting more support from your partner...Catherine has some really helpful insights on that too. Links: Connect with Catherine on Instagram @insightandconnection or learn more about her offerings on her website at insightconnection.uk Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor's upcoming workshops at www.taylorpangman.com/workshops

This week's guest is Carli Evilsizer, she is the founder of Partum, an online marketplace for everything moms need from maternity clothing to postpartum recovery products. In this episode... Carli shares her personal mental health journey with anxiety and depression during pregnancy, which is something you don't often hear people talk about (we hear about it in the postpartum phase but not much during pregnancy), so I am so grateful she opened up and shared her experience here so other mamas out there currently experiencing anxiety and depression in pregnancy can know they are not alone. We talk about the inspiration behind Partum and how important it was to Carli to not only create a marketplace that focused on moms first but also to create a safe space to talk about the hard things about motherhood We talk about what it's really like being an entrepreneur and building a business during COVID - something we both have in common, while also being the primary caretaker to young and energetic toddlers And we talk about how important it is for mamas to take care of themselves! AMEN! Links: Check out Partum at www.joinpartum.com or on Instagram @joinpartum Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor's upcoming workshops at www.taylorpangman.com/workshops

*SHOW UPDATE*: Moving forward new episodes will be posted every month rather than weekly. In this episode, Taylor offers up a Self-Care exercise you won't want to miss. Save this one for later because you'll definitely want to revisit this over and over again. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mothers. Through this podcast, her 1-1 coaching, Mindful Mamas virtual workshops, and weekly meditation group, Taylor helps support mothers to create more clarity and ease in their careers, relationships, and motherhood. Learn more about Taylor and her offerings: www.taylorpangman.com Links: Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

This week Taylor talks about feeling lonely as a mom and notices similar parallel feelings of loneliness as an entrepreneur too - both can be very isolating experiences, especially during COVID times. She also shares a helpful tool for dropping out of the dizziness she feels often from all her racing/planning thoughts. Also, trying to meet mama friends at the playground is awkward right?! About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mamas based in San Francisco, CA. Through her 1-on-1 coaching sessions, virtual workshops, podcast, and weekly mamas meditation group, Taylor helps mamas go from burnout and overwhelm to "pshh, I got this!" in any situation. Links: Weekly Mamas Meditation Group: www.taylorpangman.com/community Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

In this episode, Taylor talks about what her meditation practice actually looks like now that she is a mama, how she's bringing more fun into exercising, and the thing she finds most annoying about motherhood right now. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mothers. Through this podcast, her 1-1 coaching, Mindful Mamas virtual workshops, and weekly meditation group, Taylor helps support mothers to create more clarity and ease in their careers, relationships, and motherhood. Learn more about Taylor and her offerings: www.taylorpangman.com Links: Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

In this episode, Taylor talks about what it's been like touring daycares and in the process realizing that with this new phase of toddlerhood, means officially mourning the baby phase. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mothers. Through this podcast, her 1-1 coaching, Mindful Mamas virtual workshops, and weekly meditation group, Taylor helps support mothers to create more clarity and ease in their careers, relationships, and motherhood. Learn more about Taylor and her offerings: www.taylorpangman.com Links: Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

In this episode, Taylor talks about a new area of motherhood she's been bringing mindfulness into...sleep regressions. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mothers. Through this podcast, her 1-1 coaching, Mindful Mamas virtual workshops, and weekly meditation group, Taylor helps support mothers to create more clarity and ease in their careers, relationships, and motherhood. Learn more about Taylor and her offerings: www.taylorpangman.com Links: Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

This week's guest is Mira Torres. Mira was a young single mother at 19 to her first son and worked her way up starting in a retail position at ULTA, then became a beauty editor, before she eventually joined IPSY as their first full-time employee and helped them grow their online beauty community from 25,000 to 2M in just 4 years. She is now the co-founder & CMO of JUNO & Co (you might recognize them for their famous microfiber sponge that sold more than 500,000 sponges in just 3 months!) and of course, mama to two boys. In this episode... Mira shares with us what it was like for her as a young single mom with her first son and how she found her way professionally during that time We discuss what it was like working at startups and starting her business And Mira shares a bit about the 14 year age difference between her boys and what it's been like having her second child at this point in her life Use promo code MPROJECT for 10% off at JUNO & Co. Links: Connect with Mira and learn more about JUNO & Co. @thejunoco Bollywood Movie I referenced: Dear Zindagi Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

Welcome to Season two of The Motherhood Project Podcast! In this episode, Taylor reintroduces herself and shares what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Thanks for listening in! About Taylor: Taylor Pangman is a Life & Career Coach for Mothers. Through this podcast, her 1-1 coaching, Mindful Mamas virtual workshops, and weekly meditation group, Taylor helps support mothers to create more clarity and ease in their careers, relationships, and motherhood. Learn more about Taylor and her offerings: www.taylorpangman.com Links: Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

This is a repeat of Episode #15: Meditation for Mamas: I Choose Joy In this Episode, Taylor leads you through a 15-minute meditation. A beautiful pause in our busy days to connect with our body, breath, and true inner voice. Links: Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This is a repeat of Episode #10: Mindful Meditation for Busy Mamas In this Episode, Taylor leads you through a 15-minute mindful meditation. A beautiful pause in our busy days to connect with our body, breath, and true inner voice. Links: Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This is a repeat of Episode #2: Grounding Meditation for Mamas In this Episode, Taylor leads you through a 10-minute grounding meditation. A beautiful pause in our busy days to connect with our body, breath, and true inner voice. Links: Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This is the last episode of 2020 - stay tuned for new episodes in the New Year! In this episode, Taylor cranks things up a bit on her daily gratitude practice and shares what she calls a "Gratitude Practice on Steroids!" Bring a pen and paper and be prepared to step away from this episode feeling a little lighter than how you started. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Links: Mindful Mama's Episode #17: My Non-Negotiable Morning Gratitude Practice Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This week's guests are Courtney Klein and Grace Kapin, Founder and Creative Director of STORQ.  In this episode... Courtney and Grace share their story of how STORQ got started and what it's been like growing a company while simultaneously growing their families at the same time (they both have 2 kiddos now!) We also have a really honest conversation around the mental game we as mamas might play with ourselves around purchasing new clothes during pregnancy and postpartum and how deeply personal that journey is for each woman. And finally, we talk about some of the awesome ways they're working to grow a thoughtful community, like their partnership with The Homeless Prenatal Program here in SF and in their monthly donations every month to organizations that work to directly support mothers, families and birth workers from underserved communities. Use promo code MOTHERHOODPROJECT for 15% off any order between 11/20/20 - 12/20/20 Links: Connect with STORQ @storq  www.storq.com Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

In this episode, Taylor gets vulnerable and shares the anger she's been feeling towards her postpartum body and the unexpected complications she's been experiencing through diastasis. This episode is about how we process and heal through some of the unexpected phases of change and transition that happen in motherhood - especially our postpartum bodies. And how ultimately, the first step in our healing is about being honest with ourselves and our feelings. Once we see it, we can begin to heal it. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Links: Mindful Mama's Episode #6: Pelvic Floor and Diastasis Recovery with Liz Miracle Trevor Hall - You Can't Rush Your Healing Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This week's guest is Shannon Gabor. Shannon is the founder of Clever Creative, an independent, female-owned and operated, creative branding agency based in LA and a mama to two younger kids. In this episode… Shannon shares her professional journey starting as an intern at an advertising agency, moving over to brand side at Mattel, and ultimately leaving a lucrative career there to start her own agency, Clever Creative She also reflects on the hardwork and the trust she has in herself and in the process that has gotten her where she is now And as a badass mompreneur, she shares some extremely helpful time management tips and perspective shifts that ensure her family gets Shannon Gabor mom, and her business gets Shannon Gabor, CEO Links: Connect with Shannon @clevercreative and @shannongabor on Instagram Clever Creative Connect with Taylor @themotherhoodprojectpodcast and @taylorpangman Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com

Do you find yourself often wishing time would simultaneously speed up and slow down? Just trying to make it to the next nap or bedtime to finally relax? Would you like to create more ease in your life and truly savor the time you have with your children and partners? In this episode, Taylor shares the four ways she's been able to create more ease in her work, relationship, and motherhood and offers simple changes you can make in your life right now to bring more ease and mindfulness into your daily life. If you find yourself often stressed, overwhelmed, and convinced that this is just how life is with kids, you'll love the tips Taylor shares in this episode. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Links: Mindful Mama's Episode #17: My Non-Negotiable Morning Gratitude Practice Episode #22: Time Management Tips for Busy Mamas Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This week's Taylor leads you through a guided meditation with a focus on mindfulness. Put on some comfortable clothes and give yourself the gift of a few minutes of stillness to help settle your mind (and heart!)...you've earned it mama! About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Links: Mindful Mama's Learn more about Taylor and her offerings at www.taylorpangman.com Connect on Instagram: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com

This week's guest is Kate from kathrynmariebirth.com. Kate is a Bay Area HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and an experienced labor and delivery nurse of 16 years. She is a mother of two, and started teaching HypnoBirthing through The Marie Mongan Method after the hypnobirth of her first child. In this episode… Kate shares about the first time she witnessed a hypnobirth, as a labor and delivery nurse, and how it inspired her to seek out those tools in the future when she gave birth to her two sons She also shares the anxiety she felt prior to her first son's birth and how she stumbled into hypnobirthing by trying to ward off the “nurse curse” And of course, Kate talks us through how hypnobirthing actually works (through the Marie Mongan method) and how it's various tools can help us drop into new places of relaxation to help release the fear and tension you may be holding around birth And she talks us through her hypnobirthing classes, what to expect, and what are some of the tools you and your partner will learn Links: Kathryn's Website: https://www.kathrynmariebirth.com Email Kathryn: kathrynmariebirth@gmail.com Instagram @Kathrynmariebirth

This week Taylor is once again joined by her husband Stephen, and together they reflect on this crazy last year, they're first year as parents, and Blue's first year of life! In this episode... Taylor and Stephen reflect on this past year - last week Blue turned one and as most parents would say the first year of parenthood is the hardest...in general...then throw in a move, a pandemic, wildfires in CA, and Stephen's dad who just recently passed away...it makes for a really really stressful first year That being said, Stephen shares a bit about what it's been like becoming a father while simultaneously saying goodbye to his They also talk about their marriage and how it's changed and been challenged since becoming parents...and Taylor shares how learning to forgive and forgive faster has been one of the hardest lessons for her And of course, they share their favorite moments with Blue in their first year together Links: Mindful Mama's Group: https://www.taylorpangman.com/mindful-mamas

This is a repeat of Episode #3: Blue's Birth Story. In this episode, Taylor gets vulnerable and personal, sharing her detailed birth story. On October 1st, 2019 she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl: Blue Swathi. Her plan was to give birth unmedicated at the birth center in San Francisco, but after 30 hours of intense labor, her labor took an unexpected turn ending in an emergency c-section. In this episode, Taylor shares the full story and the intimate details of when she first felt like a mom. Links: Mindful Mama's Group: https://www.taylorpangman.com/mindful-mamas SF Birth Center: https://sfbirthcenter.com/ Collective Hearts (Doulas): https://www.collectiveheartsbirth.com/

This week's guest is Jamina Boone. Jamina is the illustrator behind the Instagram page @mommingwithtruth and the illustrator for the book I Love My Happy Mama - a children's book with a focus on maternal mental health. Jamina is a passionate advocate for maternal mental health and has such a beautiful talent of normalizing the motherhood experience, especially the difficult moments, through her illustrations. In this episode... Jamina pulls back the curtain and shares what her experience with postpartum depression was like after she had her second child - I love how raw and unfiltered she is sharing this by the way, I think it really helps paint a realistic picture of what it's like She talks about her Instagram platform @mommingwithtruth and how it started as a healing practice for herself We also talk about some of the risk factors and triggers that can lead to PPD - and I think this is really important to be aware of not only for ourselves as mamas but as friends of mama's And we talk about the book she illustrated I Love My Happy Mama - in case that name sounds familiar, I did an episode a few weeks back with the author Blake Nolan - that is also a great episode around PPD. Links: Connect with Jamina at @mommingwithtruth and mommingwithtruth.com Mom Congress Purchase I Love My Happy Mama at www.ilovemyhappymama.com

Inspired by the survey responses she saw coming in from all the mama's interested in joining next month's Mindful Mama's group, Taylor decided to share some time management tips that have helped her organize her days and weeks and actually GET.SHIT.DONE. About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Taylor is a certified prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher and is currently training to become a life and career coach. Links: Mindful Mama's virtual mother's group - starting this October Coaching Information: www.taylorpangman.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman @themotherhoodprojectpodcast

In this week's personal share, Taylor talks about what it's been like coming home to their tiny home in San Francisco after 2 months in the midwest and why, despite quarantine and wildfires and living without AC during heat waves, she continues to choose their small space in San Francisco over a bigger home outside of the city. It's a topic that comes up all the time with family and friends...and of course, especially during COVID, Taylor's had to ask herself over and over...why stay? About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps mamas create empowered, joy-filled lives, so they can show up for motherhood, their careers, and themselves with more confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. Taylor is a certified prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher and is currently training to become a life and career coach. Links: Mindful Mama's virtual mother's group Coaching Information: www.taylorpangman.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with The Motherhood Project Podcast: @themotherhoodprojectpodcast

This week's guest is Nicole McLaughlin, she is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), located in Washington, DC, and she specializes in treating musculoskeletal, neurological, and reproductive conditions through her expertise in acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and essential oils. She enjoys working with women who are interested in getting pregnant and women who are looking for postnatal care. In this episode… We talk about the importance of support…like therapy, acupuncture, and mama's groups Nicole also shares what it was like to give birth during COVID and having a virtual doula by her side We talk about childbirth, motherhood, and trying to focus on the things you can control because there are so many things you just can't And of course….we talk about Acupuncture - what is it? how does it work? And how it's a great support tool for mamas no matter where you are in your journey And Nicole shares a simple acupressure massage exercise you can do RIGHT NOW to bring some circulation and relaxation into your body (you don't want to miss this) Helpful Links/Resources: Connect with Nicole: www.mclaughlin-acupuncture.com/ Email Nicole: info@mclaughlin-acupuncture.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with us on Instagram: @themotherhooodprojectpodcast Books: Acupressure and Acupuncture During Birth: An Integrative Guide for Acupuncturists and Birth Professionals Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture 4th Edition - Terry Oleson Nourishing Destiny - Lonny Jarrett (PS - He is coming out with a new book in December - Stay Tuned) Aromatica - Peter Holmes, Volume 1 and 2 Recommended App for expecting mothers, doulas, and birth acupuncturists: Acupressure for Natural Pain Relief in Labour - Debra Betts (with videos) Massage Point: Spleen 6 Acupressure Point Yin Yang House: www.yinyanghouse.com/ Find an Acupuncturist: American Society of Acupuncturists Nourishing Destiny Podcast: True Nature Radio - Dr. Heiner Fruehauf Recommended Essential Oil: Snow Lotus - Peter Holmes, Santa Rosa, CA

This week's episode is a meditation for the heart. So we'll be spending some time tapping into our emotions and thoughts, and holding space for things to surface so we can see them directly and feel our way through them. Give yourself the gift of a few minutes of stillness to help settle your mind (and heart!)...you've earned it mama! About Taylor: Taylor Pangman helps empower new mothers to build profitable and flexible careers, so they can find more joy in motherhood, more confidence in their new identity as mothers, and more fulfillment in their careers. Links: Coaching Information: www.taylorpangman.com Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with The Motherhood Project Podcast: @themotherhoodprojectpodcast

In this conversation, Blake Nolan aka the author of the children's book "I Love My Happy Mama" opens up about her struggle with Postpartum Depression/Anxiety after the birth of her daughter. This book was her way of taking her experience and creating something beautiful with it. The universal message of the story is about seeking happiness by putting your needs first and teaches lessons in self-care, mental health, happiness, postpartum health, maternal mental health, and self-love. In this episode... Blake shares her personal journey into motherhood and her experience with postpartum depression/anxiety She talks about the red flags that got her to notice her mental state and the steps she took to get help She also shares some of the early warning signs to look out for, starting as early as pregnancy And of course, we talk about her book "I Love My Happy Mama" and why it should be the first gift every expectant mother receives Links: Connect with Blake at @ilovemyhappymama and @mrsblakenolan on Instagram Purchase her book at www.ilovemyhappymama.com Mentioned Book: This Isn't What I Expected Mentioned Resources: Mother Baby Connections & Postpartum Support International

This week Taylor talks about her "compromised nervous system" and shares two new routine practices shes added to her life to help keep her in check so she can show up for the people she loves and contribute to the world as best she can. Make sure to listen to the end because Taylor shares her exact gratitude journaling process that's super quick and makes it easy for anyone to start a journaling practice right away. Links: Coaching Information: www.taylorpangman.com Email Taylor at info@taylorpangman.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with The Motherhood Project Podcast: @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Vinny Ferarro: https://vinnyferraro.org/ Article on Vinny: https://tricycle.org/magazine/heartful-dodger/ Jack Kornfield/Spirit Rock: https://www.spiritrock.org/

This week Taylor chats with Shaz Rajashekar, Co-Founder of SHAZ & KIKS, a new Ayurvedic-inspired beauty brand that she started with her sister, and mother to two teenage daughters. The brand pays homage to their Indian culture and the beauty rituals that have been passed down from generations of women in their lives. In this episode... Shaz talks about her unique international upbringing and how it impacted both her life growing up and how she raised her daughters She shares her memories of the summers she spent in India with her family and watching her Grandmother create homemade beauty products We also talk about Ayurvedic Rituals for Pregnancy and Postpartum body aches, as well as hair loss And we talk about the inception of SHAZ & KIKS… what was the inspiration behind it, their mission, and why they chose to focus on hair care Links: SHAZ&KIKS Website: www.shazandkiks.com SHAZ&KIKS Instagram: @shazandkiks Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with us on Instagram: @themotherhoodprojectpodcast

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! This week's episode is a meditation to help us drop into a place of positivity and joy. Give yourself the gift of a few minutes of stillness to help settle your mind...you've earned it mama!

In this conversation, Louise Boyce aka @mamastillgotit_ opens up about her modeling career, her powerful platform, and her struggle early on in motherhood with her identity. In this episode… Louise shares what it was like navigating the fashion world through three pregnancies She shares the inspiration behind her @mamastillgotit_ platform and the #PushItOut campaign, which urges brands to be more honest in maternity advertising making it clearer when they're using fake bumps on models and to use more real pregnant women of all sizes in their shoots And she shares about how difficult the transition into motherhood initially was for her and how it really took a toll on her identity and confidence at the time Links: Connect with Louise: @mamastillgotit_ Check out her blog: www.mamastillgotit.com Connect with Taylor: @taylorpangman Connect with us on Instagram: @themotherhooodprojectpodcast

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! This week Taylor gets vulnerable and opens up about a challenging time in her life...getting laid-off when she was 19 weeks pregnant. In this episode... Taylor recounts how nervous and vulnerable she felt letting her boss know she was pregnant, and how traumatic it was for her to then lose her job just a few weeks later She reflects on identity and how it feels to have that challenged and changed through major life shifts like losing a job or becoming a mom Taylor shares how guilty she feels sometimes wondering if she made a mistake getting pregnant when did And she talks about how pregnancy is an incredibly transformative time for every woman and how working with a career coach has helped her get to know her "new" self and regain confidence in herself and her dreams And *spoiler alert* Taylor also shares her exciting news of becoming a Life & Career Coach for Mamas! If you'd like to stay updated and be the first to know once she's officially accepting clients, you can visit her website at www.taylorpangman.com and sign up for notifications. Links: Coaching Information: www.taylorpangman.com The Motherhood Project Podcast Instagram: @themotherhoodprojectpodcast Taylor Pangman Instagram: @taylorpangman

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! This week Taylor chats with Renee Frojo - Co-Founder of TAAVI, a new app that connects pregnant and new moms in small, intimate chat groups based on due date and shared experiences. She's also a single mom of two girls and cook behind the food blog @ms.reneelynn. In this episode… We discuss the importance of community and share some ways that have worked for us to help build ours We talk about how lonely those early days and months postpartum can be And we also talk about why sometimes, accepting help can be the hardest thing Support and community in motherhood is so necessary - it can also be a really difficult thing to find, especially now during COVID times. So if you are struggling to find connection and community, I highly recommend checking out the TAAVI app. I was surprised to find out how easy it was to get started and there is nothing like a community of mamas who have similar shared experiences and just get you… Links: DM Taylor on Instagram to be a guest on the show or nominate a friend @taylorpangman TAAVI App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/taavi-pregnancy-mom-groups/id1503577640 TAAVI Instagram: @taavi_village Renee Frojo Food Blog: www.reneelynnfrojo.com Renee Frojo Instagram: @ms.reneelynn

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! In this week's episode, Taylor speaks with Samantha Corsiglia, an Integrative Health Specialist with over 30 years of experience. She is the founder of Coastside Birth Options which helps families create individualized fertility to birth plan, pulling from their village of carefully vetted professionals. She is also the founder of Earth Dancer Wellness which is a Woman-Owned Family Practice, providing Integrative Women and Family Health. If you live in San Francisco or the Bay Area, chances are you've heard her name, or you've heard of The Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Therapy that she specializes in - amongst many other things. In this episode, you'll learn… What The Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal Therapy is...also known as ATMAT How does it work...and who can benefit from this treatment… We also talk about what it's like for someone in her profession and what life lessons she's gained from supporting in over 650 births! I'll say that again...650 births! Listen in while Samantha shares her wealth of knowledge. Links: Earth Dancer Wellness: https://www.earthdancerwellness.com/ Coastside Birth Options: www.coastsidebirthoptions.com

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! For this week's episode, change into some comfortable clothes find a space to relax as Taylor leads you through a 15 min meditation. Give yourself the gift of a few minutes of stillness to help settle your mind...you've earned it mama!

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! In this episode, Taylor is joined by her amazing, loving, handsome, and super serious husband, Stephen Fiehler! With Stephen celebrating his first Father's Day, the two discuss what parenthood is really like, how fatherhood has changed him, "Dadurdays", and why weekly check-ins are a must in their house. With both of their families across the country, surviving quarantine in a 700 sqft condo, and little Blue getting into EVERYTHING these days...it's surprising they're still able to laugh through it all. Tune in to see just how these two make it work! Come say hey! www.taylorpangman.com Instagram.com/themotherhoodprojectpodcast Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! This week Taylor talks with Dr. Claudia Moutray about her 10-year journey to motherhood. Claudia is the founder of More Than One Way to Make a Baby, Fertility Coaching, and is a strong and powerful voice for families looking to forge their own paths to parenthood. As Claudia's practice suggests...there is more than one way to make a baby and to become a mother. And I hope if you are currently struggling on your own path, we hope that this episode, and Claudia's story, helps you feel less alone in your journey - and gives you one more resource you can reach out to for answers. Resources: Email Claudia: drmfertilitycoaching@gmail.com Pacific Fertility Center: https://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/ (Book) Taking Charge of Your Fertility: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Anniversary/dp/0062326031/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CHZTXP5HG41X&dchild=1&keywords=taking+charge+of+your+fertility&qid=1591486621&sprefix=taking+charge%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-2 Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! In this week's episode, Taylor reflects on how Motherhood and learning to just "be" with her 8-month-old daughter might just be the ultimate spiritual practice. Feeling uncomfortable and guilty about her parental boredom, Taylor turns inward and shares her introspective journey of parenting in 2020. If you've ever daydreamed of doing something else while playing with your kids, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and possibly take off some of the pressure we've all been feeling. Links I mentioned: Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project Come say hey! Instagram.com/themotherhoodprojectpodcast

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! This week Taylor chats with Liz Miracle, a Pelvic Floor and Diastasis Recovery PT, to debunk common misconceptions around postpartum recovery. In this episode you'll find out...what body types are most likely to run into postpartum issues, how soon after birth you can start your recovery, and how long is too long. Postpartum care in America is seriously lacking and Taylor hopes this episode will help educate women and spark conversations that ignite positive change for mamas everywhere. Links I mentioned: Email Liz: liz@miraclePT.com Liz Miracle Website: https://www.miraclept.com/ Diastasis Webinar: https://linktr.ee/theoriginway The Origin Way: https://www.theoriginway.com/ Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! The 4th Trimester is a difficult time for any new parent. Filled with so many unknowns and so many sleepless nights, we rarely get a glimpse into those raw months of a new family's life. In this episode, Taylor peels back the curtain and shares the dirty details of what that beautiful and challenging time was like for them. Adult diapers, blowouts, enemas...OH MY! Links I mentioned: Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project The First Forty Days: https://motherbees.com/pages/book-the-first-forty-days Come say hey! Instagram.com/themotherhoodprojectpodcast

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! Feeling inspired by her new Peloton, Taylor reflects on how important it is to have something in her life to help her process and work through her stress.  Sometimes you need a quiet moment to yourself to reflect, and sometimes it's a Peloton instructor in hot pink short shorts to help you snap out of the negative and step into your greatness! Tune in for an episode that will inspire you to unapologetically reclaim time for yourself. Links I mentioned: Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project SF Birth Center: https://sfbirthcenter.com/ Collective Hearts (Doulas): https://www.collectiveheartsbirth.com/

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! In this episode, Taylor gets vulnerable and personal, sharing her detailed birth story. On October 1st, 2019 she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl: Blue Swathi. Her plan was to give birth unmedicated at the birth center in San Francisco, but after 30 hours of intense labor, her labor took an unexpected turn ending in an emergency c-section. In this episode, Taylor shares the full story and the intimate details of when she first felt like a mom. Links I mentioned: Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project SF Birth Center: https://sfbirthcenter.com/ Collective Hearts (Doulas): https://www.collectiveheartsbirth.com/

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! In this Episode, Taylor leads you through a 10-minute grounding meditation. A beautiful pause in our busy days to connect with our body, breath, and true inner voice. Links I mentioned: Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Motherhood Project with Taylor Pangman! Links I mentioned: The Motherhood Project Survey: https://www.taylorpangman.com/motherhood-project Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpangman/ Kristin Lin Photography: https://www.instagram.com/kristinlinphotography/