

Momwell
Erica Djossa
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.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 45min
178: Myths about Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, Pediatrician
From tantrums to defiance to trouble sharing, normal toddler behavior can frustrate us. But our mindset and approach play a bigger role than we realize—and if we can reframe our own outlook, we can start to see the positives in the toddler period.Today, I’m joined by pediatrician Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby, to discuss how to change the way we view normal toddler behavior and to bust some of the common myths about this stage.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43MOUmK Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2023 • 57min
177: The Invisible Load of Fatherhood with Dr. Singley, Psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence
We talk a lot about the invisible load of motherhood—but dads carry a mental load too. Just like moms, dads face contradictory expectations, gender norms, and societal pressures. When we understand the invisible load we each are carrying, we can start to challenge norms and work together to share the labor in the home. Today, I’m joined by psychologist Dr. Dan Singley director of The Center for Men’s Excellence, to unpack masculinity, fatherhood, and the invisible load for dads.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WXlKyL Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 48min
176: Sharing the Load of Parenting After a Baby Is Born with Nicole Mowbray, Clinical Psychologist
Sharing the load in the home after a baby is born can be hard. Moms often find themselves falling into a pattern of carrying the bulk of the labor without even realizing it. This can lead to resentment, burnout, or mental health struggles. But there are ways to challenge norms and break out of these patterns. Today, I’m joined by one of Momwell’s maternal mental health specialists, Dr. Nicole Mowbray, to discuss how to share the load in the home after a baby is born. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WPkKwkBook a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 59min
175: The Importance of the Reproductive Justice Movement with Sabia Wade, Full Spectrum Doula
We’re in a new era of the reproductive justice movement, but many of us don’t know how to be a part of the conversation. Today, I’m joined by doula and activist Sabia Wade, founder of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, to discuss what reproductive justice is, why it matters, and how we can incite change.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3oyQ06j Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2023 • 54min
174: Learning How to Be a Stepmom with Jamie Scrimgeour, Life Coach
Learning how to be a stepmom can be complicated. Blended families face unique challenges with relationships, contradictory expectations, and potential conflict. But with the right approach, you can navigate the dynamics and embrace your role as a stepmom. Today, I’m joined by life coach Jamie Scrimgeour, founder of The Kick-Ass Stepmom, to discuss how to let go of perfection and expectations and show up as the stepmom you want to be.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45qni8jBook a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 51min
173: Navigating Your Relationship After Baby with Vanessa Bennett, Holistic Psychotherapist
Many new parents find themselves coping with relationship changes after baby, leaving them afraid that the passion is gone forever. They might wonder if their partner is “the one” or question the entire foundation of the relationship. Today, I’m joined by holistic psychotherapist Vanessa Bennett to discuss how to navigate changes in our relationship after baby.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3pHLXVq Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 58min
172: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, Author
As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselves and neglect our own needs, it often leads to mental health struggles, resentment, relationship conflict, and burnout. Unlearning that socializing and discovering how to communicate your needs isn’t always easy. Today, I’m joined by Mara Glatzel, author of Needy to discuss why moms deserve to be a priority and how they can take responsibility for their own needs.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3po84zP Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 3, 2023 • 36min
171: Becoming a More Conscious Parent with Dr. Shefali, Clinical Psychologist
When we have children, we’re often surprised to discover how difficult it is to regulate our own emotions and show up the way we want to. We are often triggered and frustrated by our child’s behavior. But when we become more conscious parents, we can look within ourselves and change the way we react and respond—ultimately leading to stronger relationships with our kids. Today, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent, to discuss how looking within ourselves can help us raise confident, empowered children.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3p2itRB Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 51min
170: Working Through Conflict About Growing Your Family with Elizabeth Earnshaw, Marriage and Family Therapist
Deciding whether you are done growing your family is a tough choice—but what do you do if you and your partner aren’t on the same page? How can you work through a different viewpoint on such a big life decision? Today, I’m joined by marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, founder of Liz Listens, to talk about how to navigate different desires about growing your family.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LmAUJz Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 56min
169: Overcoming Grief as Our Children Age with Bryana Kappadakunnel, Marriage & Family Therapist
Between to-do lists, the mental load, and conflicting emotions, it can be very hard to know how to be more present as a mom. But it isn’t just worries about the future that keep us from being present—we also often find ourselves looking back on old memories and grieving as our children age, unsure of how to rediscover ourselves. Today, I’m joined by marriage and family therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, founder of Conscious Mommy, to unpack why we grieve as our children get older and how to be more present as a mom.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3KFNQJ3 Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices