Momwell
We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. If you’re struggling with motherhood, you’re not alone–and you’re not failing. On The Momwell Podcast, host and psychotherapist Erica Djossa teaches strategies to help you cope with the psychological and emotional load of motherhood and prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Erica shares the best kept secrets of the therapy world and interviews other professionals (psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, fertility specialists, lactation consultants, and more!) who provide their expertise to empower you on your motherhood journey.
Latest episodes
Jan 1, 2025 • 59min
258: From the Vault: Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms with Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Know & Grow Podcast
We’re wrapping up our holiday vault series with our top episode from the year! Today we revisit our #1 episode of 2024, “Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms” with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Dr. Amber’s Know and Grow Podcast. We discuss how we can strengthen our emotional regulation skills and the importance of setting realistic expectations.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49Cqv7fBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2024 • 50min
257: From the Vault: Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy
We’re continuing our holiday series from the vault, revisiting our top 3 most downloaded episodes of the year!Today, we’re revisiting our second most popular episode of 2024, “Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger” with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy. We discuss the difference between mom rage as a symptom of depression or anxiety and maternal anger fueled by social pressure and overwhelm. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49HZMWXBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024 • 56min
256: From the Vault: You’re Not an Angry Mom with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood
As 2024 comes to an end, we’re diving into our vault to revisit our top 3 podcast episodes from the year!Today, we’re revisiting our 3rd most downloaded episode this year, “You’re Not an Angry Mom” with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We talk about why we experience Mom Rage, how to break away from the shame, and what we can learn from our anger.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VHb1cqBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024 • 57min
255: Navigating Loneliness in Motherhood with Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist and Author
Navigating isolation in motherhood isn’t easy—and it can take a toll on our relationship satisfaction, happiness, and mental health. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington, author of Feeling Unseen, to discuss what causes loneliness in motherhood and how we can communicate, create change, advocate for our needs, and stop feeling unseen and invisible.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VrXSneBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
254: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation
The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not know where to begin with advocating for it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation, to discuss needle phobia, medical trauma and anxiety, and how to support our kids and advocate for pain management during shots and other procedures. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41cDtGA Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 6min
253: Fed is Best and Formula Can Save Lives with Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, Co-Founder of Fed Is Best Foundation
There was a time when moms weren’t supported on their breastfeeding journey. Now, things have changed a lot—but in some ways, the pendulum has swung too far. Not only are moms shamed for using formula—but the pressure to exclusively breastfeed can also lead them to miss important signs that they need to supplement. The Fed is Best foundation wants to change that and empower moms with knowledge and autonomy. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by emergency physician Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, co-founder of Fed is Best and expert on insufficient infant nutrition. We discuss the goals of the “fed is best” campaign, why rigid guidelines on breastfeeding are leaving moms and babies at risk, and how moms can spot signs that their infants are being underfed. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Zm5c69 Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024 • 59min
252: Making Evidence Based Birth Decisions with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, Founder of Evidence Based Birth
Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water births beneficial? What about ongoing electronic fetal monitoring and the glucose drink? There’s a lot of misinformation and conflicting advice out there. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth, to discuss what evidence based birth is and how moms can make the best decisions for themselves.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CwnrNtBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
251: Changing the Way We Value Care Work with Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc.
Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in the home is a large part of why. But if we can learn how to push back, create change, and advocate for more value on care work, we can find a different way forward. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Group Inc., to discuss the value of care work and how we can support and empower moms on an individual, societal, and global scale.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4eh4QC8Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2024 • 59min
250: The Mental Load of Deciding What to Pack for School Lunch with Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN, Co-Founder of Feeding Littles
Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectionism, interwoven with our own fear and insecurity. It’s no wonder so many moms feel overwhelmed by it.This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by dietician Megan McNamee, co-founder of Feeding Littles, to discuss how parents can reduce the mental load around what to pack for school lunch, embrace flexibility, and break cycles of unhealthy relationships with food.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40tyWPvBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 9min
249: A New Approach to Developing Secure Attachment with Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored
Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put their needs last. In fact, our children might benefit from a different approach. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Uncensored and co-author of Secure Relating, to talk about attachment research, what our children actually need, and how to create secure attachments in all of our relationships.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48lsA6VBook a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/bookingFollow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
