This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, we are getting into all things perfectionism & people-pleasing with self care coach Calley Hewes - from where these tendencies stem from, how they impact our lives, and what we can do to overcome. My guess is that perfectionism & people-pleasing show up in your life at least occasionally (hello being a woman in the 21st century) so I am going to claim it like it is - this is a must-listen. In this episode, Calley and I talk about:Breaking away from perceived expectations to do what you actually wantWhat perfectionism & people-pleasing looks like in motherhoodWhy these tendencies are so deeply engrained in so many of usHow working on ourselves can impact future generationsThe power of uncovering perfectionism & people-pleasingMaking self-care a priority (without putting it on a to-do list)A little about our guest:Calley Hewes is a self-care coach for working mothers and a nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping women leave perfectionism and people-pleasing behind, come back to themselves, feel like a whole person again, and create a life of purpose and impact through her business and podcast, Brazen.To connect with Calley, follow her on Instagram @brazencoaching and @self.care_likeamother or visit her website www.brazenwomen.com. You can also tune into her podcast, The Brazen Podcast, wherever you like to listen. Download the free resource for self care mentioned in the episode.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation on self-acceptance, self-love, and the impacts on parenting  with LGBTQ+ parent life coach Dr. Lulu. While much of Dr. Lulu's work speaks to parents of LGBTQ+ children, the message that self-acceptance is the key to true acceptance of our children is applicable to any parent. In this episode, Dr. Lulu and I talk about:How lack self-acceptance impacts our children The role of unlearning in our journeys to love ourselvesShame's role in not accepting our childrenThe role of your thoughts in your lived experiencePossibilities & hope for future generationsA little about our guest: A former Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and disabled veteran, Uchenna L. Umeh MD, MBA (Dr. Lulu AKA The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born board-certified pediatrician, 3 time TEDx speaker, 5-time bestselling author, and mother of three. She is a certified life coach who works specifically in LGBTQ+ advocacy and activism. Her primary focus is educating about acceptance, affirmation, support and understanding of LGBTQ+ persons, particularly the #transgender community. She is the CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Life Coaching Lounge, and Dr. Lulu’s Angels Foundation, both dedicated service of at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and their families, with a focus on suicide prevention. Her public speaking career was launched following the suicides of her patient and a fellow physician in the LGBTQ+ community. She is a podcaster, TV personality and freelance writer. Her work has been recognized by the “Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission” of Nigeria, the Texas State House of Representatives, the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Business Journal, and The Trans Resistance of Texas. She is a multi-award-winning LGBTQ+ advocate who has been featured in multiple media outlets including an interview by CBS This Morning and Oprah Winfrey.To connect with Dr. Lulu, follow her on Instagram @drlulutalkradio, or visit her website www.dr-lulu.com. Dr. Lulu has also provided a link to her free guide, 7 Mistakes Parents Make Even When They Want To Accept, Affirm & Support Their LGBTQ+ Children.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

Mother's Day is upon us (at least in the United States), and with that comes the outward celebration of mothers everywhere. This week, I am examining one specific narrative we often see around this time - and that is what I call The Super Mom Trope. Essentially, this narrative celebrates the superhuman capabilities of moms, something that when done is broad strokes is actually quite problematic. In this episode, I am covering four reasons this "moms are superheroes" rhetoric can be harmful to individual mothers and society as a whole:It failed to recognize the human-ness of mothers, and the care we all needIt assumes that moms are responsible for it all, perpetuating stereotypical gender and parental norms It keeps moms from asking for help because they feel like they shouldn't struggle and should be able to handle it all on their ownIt celebrates and romanticizes sacrificeHappy Mother's Day, Mama. You are worthy of celebrating - not only now, but always. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

What does it mean to choose joy? I mean, we can't always be happy, right? In this episode, Transformation Coach Jocey Wiitanen shares her take on what it means to choose joy, invite fun into our lives, and learn to embrace pleasure - all while allowing ourselves to feel the full range of emotions present in the human experience. In this episode, Jocey and I talk about:Acceptance of where we are atHow choosing joy does not have to mean toxic positivity Showing compassion to our past selvesEmbracing play and inviting fun into your dayWhy you have to choose YOU to choose joyThe importance of seeking support and asking for helpA little about our guest:Jocey Wiitanen was brought to the US from Haiti at the young age of six,where she was plunged into a new exciting world that offered up wonder and challenges that molded the trajectory of where she is today. She has used her healing journey as the inspiration for her work as a Trauma Informed Embodiment Expert, Certified Transformation Coach, Make Life Fun Podcast Host, International Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker. Jocey's mantras are radical self-love, unconditional acceptance, limitless joy, and taking up space. She helps fellow moms and wives to embrace their truest selves by grounding and connecting to their true essence. When we are present and grounded, we are happier and see the world around us in color which makes us better moms, wives, entrepreneurs, daughters, sisters, and friends. Jocey is here to help you bloom spiritually and align into truly knowing and loving yourself, claiming your gifts, and igniting your inner fire. She believes it's time to find your flow power and inner goddess to create your perfect path. To connect with Jocey, find her on Facebook, follow her on Instagram @backroadslifecoaching, or visit her website www.backroadscoaching.com. You can also tune in to her podcast, Make Life Fun, wherever you like to listen.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week we are talking all about growth - but not in the way you might think. In a space that regularly emphasizes our ability to learn and grow, and highlights possibility for continuous improvement, I think it’s important to address the other side of the conversation - growth doesn’t always have to be the goal. Now I’m not saying growth is a bad thing - I don’t believe that at all! But I am dedicating this episode to reminding us all that sometimes, choosing growth isn’t the best option. And if you are in a period of stagnation (or want to be), that is more than ok. You are worthy, with or without forward progress. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

On this episode, I sat down with Life Coach and fellow podcast host Erin Woodruff for a conversation all about the value in taking time for yourself as a mother. We get into how to prioritize time for you, and what to actually do with that time once you make it happen. If you've been feeling discouraged in motherhood, or just need a little pep talk on why prioritizing yourself matters for you AND your family, you definitely want to tune into this! In this episode, Erin and I talk about:Why we need to take time for ourselves What to do with the time you make for youHow to get into touch with what you actually want for your lifeLosing your identity in motherhoodSetting baseline minimums when it comes to self care timeErin also shares three really powerful questions to help you tune into what you want:What did I want to be when I grew up? What did I like doing when I was a little girl?What do you secretly want now? What do you really really really really really want? A little about our guest:Erin is a mom, wife, and CEO. She is a life coach who helps women stay happily married to introverts. As a life coach, Erin helps you reconnect with yourself so you can create a life you’re excited about.  Erin helps you to uncover limiting beliefs, pitfalls, and other distractions you may not have noticed in your life. Her goal is to help you stop holding yourself back and to stop self-sabotage. Erin believes that you are the only one who can change you, that you are the only one in your own way, and that it’s time to be yourself again. To connect with Erin, follow her on Instagram @erinwoodruffcoaching, or visit her website www.erinwoodruffcoaching.com. You can also tune in to her podcast, Time For You, wherever you like to listen. Erin has also provided a link to her free guide, How to Have Hard Conversations to help you prepare for, well, hard conversations!If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week I am joined by Life Coach Monika Malan for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about boundaries, decision making, and mental health in motherhood. We are digging into the hard conversations, and Monika speaks beautifully on her experiences and the impact she is working towards in the area of motherhood support. In this episode, Monika and I chat about:Motherhood during the pandemicThe challenges new moms often faceWhat it looks like to set boundaries as a motherThe complexity of decision makingWhy so many moms feel overwhelmed Tools for managing anxiety A little about our guest:From battling depression and anxiety for years, and giving birth during the start of  COVID-19, level 5 lockdown, Monika now teaches other moms how to cope with anxiety. Monika is a life coach, a leader and mentor in the corporate world for over 15 years, and has overcome anxiety and insecurity as a new mom. She blends her skills to help anxious first-time moms relax and enjoy motherhood without living in constant fear of doing something wrong.To connect with Monika, follow her on Instagram @mon.malan, or visit her website www.newmom.co.za. Monika is also offering free coaching sessions to a few listeners, so reach out to her on Instagram for more information on that!If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

Most of us feel mom guilt at one point or another (and for many of us, it can be a daily occurrence). In this episode, I get into why that is - exploring the historical and societal contexts that contribute to mom guilt as well as how our friends and family and our own internalized beliefs amplify the feeling. When we understand why mom guilt arises in our own lives, addressing the thoughts that cause the feeling becomes much more manageable. So consider this episode a foundational piece of living a more guilt-free motherhood, and doing things more aligned with your own values than outside expectations.Here is the free downloadable guide mentioned in the episode that will help you learn to manage the thoughts that lead to mom guilt. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week I am joined by Executive Coach Stacey Luces to get into the reality of what can happen when you put the demands of motherhood, work, caretaking, and whatever else is going on in your life above your own needs. Stacey shares her experiences as a high-achieving woman who has had to learn to put herself first, and there is so much in this episode to help you do the same. In this conversation, Stacey and I talk about:How putting everything else above your needs can impact your health and wellnessWhat it means to be a part of the "sandwich generation"The value of relationships with moms at different stages of motherhood Assuming guardianship of yourselfThe power in asking for helpA bit about out guest:Have you ever had a life-altering experience – a moment of clarity – when you realized you needed to take action or felt, “something’s got to give?” Stacey Luces did when she found herself in the hospital fighting for her life. She was one of millions of women who are burnt out, unhealthy, stressed, and putting everyone and everything else above their needs. She struggled feelings of not being enough – smart enough, financially secure enough, strong enough—to make all the things work! She took control of her life and built the life of her dreams– launched a second thriving business, lost 35 lbs., regained peace of mind, started to enjoy time for fitness and fun, had a plan for financial independence and reignited relationships with loved ones in a more focused and purposeful manner. Now, as an international speaker, trainer, master strategist, author, and a Certified Executive Coach she is dedicated to helping other executive women and business owners reduce stress, find joy, and build the life of their dreams - by conquering fears of failure and feelings of uncertainty. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Stacey currently lives in Florida, with her husband Kevin, their two children Alyssa and Adam and their energetic puppy, Luke Skywalker. She balances life by traveling, painting, writing, yoga, is learning to play the guitar and loves spending time at the beach. Stacey co-authored the book, “We Rise in Power: Amplifying Women of Color and Her Voices for Change,” with a message designed to empower women with stories of resilience and success.To connect with Stacey, follow her on Instagram @evolutionexecutivecoaching, find her on LinkedIn,  or visit her website www.evolutionexecutivecoaching.com. If you are interested in working with Stacey, you can take her Needs Assessment and book a complimentary clarity session.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week, I welcome pelvic floor therapist Pauli Hannan, PT, DPT, for a conversation on prioritizing women's health, strengthening our pelvic floors, and changing the narrative on what moms "just have to live with" after giving birth. Pauli is dedicated to normalizing better postpartum care, and this episode is packed full of thoughtful insights and practical tips to help us all feel a little better in our bodies. In this episode, Pauli and I talk about:How societal values impact postpartum careWhat the pelvic floor actually isNot giving into the martyr narrative that moms must sacrifice their strength to have childrenWhy kegels are not the answerThe FAB3 method of pelvic floor strengthening A little about our guest:Pauli Hannan is a mom of two and the founder of Beyond the V Physical Therapy. She is a Pelvic Floor Coach and Physical Therapist with a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy. She believes that the lack of postpartum care needs to be improved so women can more easily fulfill their roles as a mother, wife, employee, employer, etc., including enjoying their own life. She is passionate about helping busy mothers easily return to the physical activities they did before having kids, without Kegels!To connect with Pauli, follow her on Instagram @beyondthev.bypauli or watch her videos on YouTube.You can also sign up for the "No Leakage Starter Kit" mentioned in the episode.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

If you've ever been on an airplane, you've definitely heard the message that you must put the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting others. And this week, we are talking about why putting the figurative oxygen mask on yourself first - even if it means your kids have to wait until you are done for you to help them put theirs on - is not selfish. In fact, in a way, it is the way to keep you from becoming self-focused as you run out of air. In life, caring for ourselves is much like putting on the oxygen mask - we have to take care of ourselves to be able to have the capacity to care for others. In a sense, it is focusing on ourselves that keeps us from being selfish. We are mothers. Our kids need our love and support and care. But they also need us to be cared for enough to be able to care for them. They need us to be poured into enough to be able to pour into them. They need us to focus on ourselves so we can focus on them. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week I am joined by productivity specialist and Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator Valerie Recore for a conversation on the invisible load that so many moms face in their daily lives. Valerie helps us to understand why moms tend to have so much on their plates, and what we can do to reclaim our time and live a life more aligned with the things we truly want.In the episode, Valerie and I talk about:What the invisible load actually refers toThe mental toll that caring for everyone and everything can have on momsHow we can get time back for ourselvesGetting clear on and communicating expectationsImplementing Eve Rodsky's Fair Play Method in the homeThe importance of doing the things we want to doA little about our guest:Valerie Recore is a productivity specialist, a time giver, and a Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator. She helps moms gain a sense of control, spend more time with their families, and end their days feeling accomplished. With a background in mental health and corporate training, she’s ready to guide you toward a better relationship with time. If you’re ready to start feeling more peace and accomplishment at the end of the day, she’s here to help. To connect with Valerie, follow her on Instagram @strideproductivity or visit her website www.strideproductivity.com.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

Making big decisions can be hard no matter what, but when it comes to making career decisions as a mother, the challenges can feel endless. Luckily, career coach Andrea Barr is here to help us find clarity in the decision making process. As someone who has changed careers while raising my own kids, this conversation meant a lot to me. Even if you are not looking to make any careers moves any time soon, a lot of what we talk about can be applied to all kinds of decision making in life and parenthood. In this episode, Andrea and I chat about: Why people often make shifts in their careers after having kidsThe difference in changing careers as an individual and as a parentComing back to yourselfWhere you should start if you are looking to change jobsWhy support having support with big decisions is so importantA little about our guest:Andrea Barr is a certified career coach, a podcast host and most importantly, a mom. After establishing herself in the advertising sector early in her career, she made a shift to learning and development within the corporate world. As a new mother, she was struck by a lack of support for parents looking to find a balance between their career ambitions and family lives, and decided to fill that gap. Andrea offers support and solutions for parents who want to advance their careers without compromising what matters most: their families.To connect with Andrea, follow her on Instagram @andreabarrcoaching, or visit her website www.andreabarr.com. You can also find her podcast, All Figured Out? wherever you like to listen. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

I have a really important message for you: You can't do it all. In fact, none of us can. But that doesn't mean we can't do what we want. In this episode, I am exploring the tendency moms have to try to do all the things, and the inevitable feelings of mom guilt and shame this leads to. If you are feeling like you are failing trying to juggle all the balls, or you just need a gentle reminder that perfection can't be the aim, this episode is for you. Even when we know that we can't do it all, the pressure is still there. And my goal is to help ease that for you.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this week I'm talking with marriage coach Michelle Purta for all her tips on creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner as a couple and parents. We get into why conflict in marriage often happens when you have kids, and how we can actually use it as a means of strengthening the relationship. In the episode, Michelle and I talk about:How relationship satisfaction impacts other areas of our livesWhy conflict arises when we have kidsLearning to address conflict in a healthy wayUnderstanding and communicating our own needs and desiresUsing conflict as a point of connectionSelf care as a tool for helping your relationshipA little about our guest:Michelle Purta is a married mom of 3 who lives in California. She is also a life and marriage coach for moms and the host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. Michelle helps moms who feel disconnected in their marriage enjoy their spouse again after kids so that they can argue less and connect more!To connect with Michelle, follow her on Instagram @michellepurtacoaching or join her Facebook group. You can also listen to The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

There's no one way to do motherhood (even if it feels like you are supposed to be doing it a certain way sometimes) and in this episode with prenatal coach and birth doula Taylor Nosakhere, we are digging into the importance of doing all parts of motherhood the way that you want. While Taylor's background is supporting mothers during pregnancy and birth, she draws parallels between her work with new moms and the experiences of all mothers at any stage in the game. In this episode, Taylor and I talk about:Advocacy for mother's choice in birth and beyondHow knowledge can empower usWhat it means to do motherhood your wayRadical responsibility Getting in the "shit pool" before you start moving towards your visionThe importance of feeling your feelings (and accepting them all)A little about our guest:Taylor Nosakhere is a mom of 3 - A 4-year-old, and twins who are almost 2, and is married to her high school sweetheart. She's a birth doula and prenatal coach in Kansas City who is passionate about helping other moms find freedom in stepping into their truth and learning to trust their own gut. She cusses like a sailor, and describes herself as holistic minded and semi-crunchy, and she loves food almost as much as she loves birth and helping moms feel validated. Taylor is a 7 on the enneagram, obsessed with growth, ambitious AF and plans on making waves in maternal health and what is mainstream in birth and motherhood.   To connect with Taylor, follow her on Instagram @taylornosakhere, or visit her website withyouwellnesskc.com. You can also check out the Motherhood ReVISION training that she talks about in the episode.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

Self love is one of the most beautiful things we can give ourselves - but in a world that is often telling us that we are not enough, it can be really challenging. So this week, I am sharing with you 6 acts that you can start doing now to bring some self love into your life on a regular basis. These acts of self love are perfect for moms - not too time consuming and easy enough to add into an already busy day, but still completely impactful. And you can even get your kids involved, helping them develop the skills to practice self love alongside you. That is powerful.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week I am joined by Cycle Syncing Coach and mom of two Briana Villegas for an enlightening conversation on how to work with our menstrual cycles instead of fighting against them. This is a conversation I knew very little about to begin with, and I hope you find it as educational and inspiring as I did. In this episode, Briana and I talk about:The 4 distinct phases of the menstrual cycleHow our cycles can impact our energy levelsWhy men and women work differentlyConsiderations for planning your days, weeks, and monthsChecking in with your energy level and moodsThe reasons our cycle has such an impact on our livesA little about our guest: Briana Villegas is a cycle syncing coach who is on a mission to bring the conversation around periods out of the menstrual health niche into our everyday. She believes that our cycles and our hormones affect so much more than fertility and periods! Whether you are an entrepreneur, climbing the corporate ladder, running a household, or all of the above — when you align your to-do list(s) with your cycle everything gets easier. Briana helps her clients ditch the pressure to be the same everyday and to give themselves permission to live cyclically in a society that wasn't built for it. To connect with Briana, follow her on Instagram @brianavillegascoaching, or visit her website www.brianavillegas.com. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

Ready for some Hype Woman vibes? That's exactly what is in store for you with guest Amanda Yoa bringing her story and energy to the podcast. This conversation on self worth and trust is so powerful and up-lifting. If you struggle with boundaries and doing things for you, you aren't going to want to miss this one!In this episode, Amanda and I chat about:What self worth looks like in motherhoodWhy setting boundaries is a mustThe pressure to follow generational traditionHow to cultivate self trust as a momLiving our lives for ourselvesA little about our guest:Amanda is a Speaker, Mentor, and Soul Influencer from Philadelphia, PA. She took herself from hot mess party express with zero self love and self worth to an empowered mompreneur authentically inspiring other women to transcend that overplayed mental cassette tape and tap into the her being so she can live an iconic life as the main character of her story!  To connect with Amanda, follow her on Instagram @amandayoa.official, or visit her website www.amandayoa.com. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This week, I'm doubling-down on my belief that you are "good enough" in your role as a mother - and explaining why I choose to use that language. I've seen the argument out there that we shouldn't tell moms that they are "enough" because it can be perceived as meaning they are "just enough." And while I understand the sentiment of that stance, I'm standing firm behind my belief that each and every one of us is enough. I talk about what it means to be enough, how desire for growth and acceptance of where you're currently at can co-exisit, and why it's important to use language that challenges problematic norms when it comes to making the world a better place for us all. And the biggest takeaway: You are enough.If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life! You can follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen!