Episode Description: In this episode of Maternity Leave, I sit down with Sarah Levy, a Licensed Therapist, Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher, to explore somatic healing and nervous system regulation for busy moms. We discuss simple, science-backed techniques to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and feel more grounded in your daily life. Sarah shares…
Turning Passion into Profit: How This Mompreneur Built a Successful Art Business | Ep. 38
Episode Description: In this episode of Maternity Leave, I sit down with Janna Willoughby-Lohr, an artist, poet, and entrepreneur who turned her creative passion into a thriving business. From crafting handmade paper art to securing major collaborations with brands like Pinterest and Lowe’s, Janna shares the reality of building an art business while balancing motherhood….
Intentional Parenting: Gift-Giving, Family Values & Homeschooling | Ep. 37
Episode Description: In this episode of Maternity Leave, I sit down with Jenna Michael, a writer and homeschooling mom of four, to talk about raising children with intention, simplifying gift-giving, and dispelling some misconceptions about homeschooling. Main Topics Covered in this Episode: ✔ How to align gift-giving with your family values (and avoid overconsumption!). ✔…
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Lessons From a Recovering Overwhelmed Mom
In my recent appearance on the Prepared for Parenthood podcast with Dr. Stephanie Dueger, we discussed the essential topic of self-care for busy moms. As a registered dietitian, mompreneur, and advocate for women’s health, I shared my personal journey through motherhood, the challenges I faced in balancing my well-being, and how self-care has become a…
How I’m Preparing My Body for a Second Pregnancy After 35| Ep. 19
Episode Description: As I look forward to expanding our family, I know that preparing my body for pregnancy is just as important as the journey itself—especially now that I’m over 35. In this episode, I’m sharing the intentional steps I’m taking to optimize my fertility naturally and set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. From…