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Today we are creating a much-needed conversation about maternal mental health with the wonderful Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak. Dr. Pensak is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother. Trained at Harvard and Yale, Dr. Pensak provides empirically-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She is certified in Postpartum Mental Health and serves on the Expert Review Board of The Parents Magazine. Her new book RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain is an absolute must-read for anyone who wants to be a momma and anyone who already is. In today's episode, we chat about… What's going on inside a mother's brain postpartum What Dr. Pensak believes leads to intrusive thoughts Why she thinks postpartum OCD is higher in new moms Why it's important to establish postpartum treatment the moment you find out you're pregnant Why we need to dispel the myth of mommy brain Why it's important to work with your trauma to promote post-traumatic growth How new moms can nurture all the brain changes taking place postpartum How memory is impacted by sleep deprivation and an overwhelming mental load Why protecting sleep postpartum is crucial Why it's important to heal the mother wound before the baby is born How we can best support new momma's …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you're feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack. 👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram.

Hey, friends! Today the courageous (and kick-ass) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly's a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has served as a double for numerous A-list actresses, performing in 133 feature films and television shows, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Captain America, Bird Box, The Hunger Games, Salt, Euphoria, Big Little Lies, and many more. She's also married to Tom Cruise's stunt double, whom she met on the set of Knight and Day when she was doubling for Cameron Diaz. In today's episode, we chat about… Why Kimberly decided to share her story of incest and childhood sexual abuse Why it's important to be mindful of who your children are around Why she didn't feel safe telling anyone about her abuse How her mother disassociated from her own trauma What triggered Kimberly's suppressed memories of abuse What Kimberly's triggers look like How she spent years living in survival mode How she coped by engaging in self-injurious behaviors How she navigated healing through psychedelics and Internal Family Systems Why it's important to break the cycle of generational trauma How Kimberly's trauma guides her parenting …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you're feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack. 👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram. 👉🏼 Listen to my chat with Dr. Richard Schwartz inside episode 144

Today's guest is the fabulous Cameron Rogers. Cameron is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast (formally known as Freckled Foodie & Friends), the voice behind Fill Your Cup over on Substack, a mental health advocate, and a momma to two little boys. In today's episode, we chat about… How pregnancy and postpartum impacted Cameron's mental health How Cameron navigated sleep deprivation What she does to rest and reset What intimacy with her husband looks like after kids What her identity crisis looked like How triggers from pregnancy pop up today What Cameron's breastfeeding experience was like How she juggles all the things Why it's okay to have conflicting emotions about motherhood …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you're feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack. 👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram.

Listen in as I process my thoughts and feelings with you regarding why I need you to get curious. Word of warning... The audio quality isn't the best because I recorded on a voice memo (through bluetooth) while driving to work. However, the message is still important, so I hope you find this helpful. Feel free to share this with anyone you think would find it helpful. biggest hugs. 💛 P.S. If you liked this episode, you'll love my substack. Tap (or click) here to subscribe.

Today's guest is the wonderful Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, podcaster, momma, horse whisperer, and serious book lover. She's the host of the Pulling the Thread podcast, which is a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She's also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Elise is also a frequent contributor to Oprah and has written for The NewYork Times, Elle Decor, Stylist, and more. Previously, she was the chief content officer of goop, where she co-hosted The goop Podcast and The goop Lab on Netflix, and led the brand's content strategy and programming. In today's episode, we chat about… The seven deadly sins and how they were influenced The importance of finding balance with the seven deadly sins How envy provides us insight into what we want Why it's important to look at what's underneath our judgments Why mom's struggle to rest How our culture fails to support new moms How destabilizing it can be for women to show up Why women are terrified to speak up How anger is essential Why we find safety in not believing in ourselves Why we need to get curious when a big emotion arises …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you're feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack. 👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram.

Join Dr. Richard Schwartz, a systematic family therapist and creator of Internal Family Systems therapy, as he explores the intriguing dynamics of our internal psyche. He shares insights on the roles of protector and exile parts, the impact of past traumas on relationships, and the importance of self-healing. Learn how cultivating self-awareness can lead to healthier partnerships and the necessity of addressing emotional wounds without relying on others. This conversation is packed with valuable tools for personal growth and emotional healing!

I'm back (at least I think I am). Man, have I missed you!! After a year away, I'm so excited to be back. In today's minisode, I'm sharing my postpartum experience. Man, did it kick my butt! I'm talking about navigating postpartum during a season when I already struggle with seasonal depression, the horrific anxiety that sank in as soon as the sun set, how attempting to go to a Christmas party left me on the bathroom floor crying, and so much more. I hope this conversation helps at least one new momma feel a little less alone. Can you do me a favor? If you know a new momma or know someone about to have a baby, could you please share this episode with them? Your shares are the biggest form of thanks a girl can get. Appreciate you, my friend!

Hey, friend! Today we're chatting about why we need to normalize hard and stop expecting people to "suck it up." If you've ever felt alone in a struggle or are navigating a hard season of life, this episode is for you. When you're ready, hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs!

Well, hello, friend! It's been a hot minute since I've shown up here. In today's minisode, I'm discussing why I went mia from the courageously.u podcast. If you're curious, go ahead and hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs!

Tara Schuster is an author, contributor to InStyle, The New Yorker, and Forbes, among others, and former vice president of talent and development at Comedy Central. Her latest book, Glow in the F*cking Dark, is a guide to healing your deepest wounds, getting off your "good enough" plateau, and creating the spectacular life that you most desire. We're talking about... - What it was like growing up in a neglectful psychologically abusive household - How Tara used weed to cope - How she uses meditation and journaling to find safety - What her reparenting process looked like - How being raised by emotionally immature parents impacted her mental health - Why it's important to heal your trauma - How establishing boundaries with her parents helped her heal - Where her fear around money and loss stems from - How she used exercise to improve her depression ...and so much more! ✨ If you loved today's conversation, and you know someone who'd benefit from hearing it, please share it with them (even better if you share on social). ☕️ Click here to save 10% off your Kion coffee order when you use code COURAGE at checkout. HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM TODAY'S SHOW NOTES