Explore every episode of the podcast The New Mamas Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Apparently We're Not Supposed To Tell Our Kids We're Proud Of Them Anymore | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:39:15 | |
In this episode, I am fired up! Here's what I'm sounding off on in this episode:
What do you think? Leave me a comment or send me a DM on my Instagram if you have any strong feelings about my hot takes. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| In-Laws, Boundaries, and Breastmilk: Grab Bag Solo Episode | 21 May 2025 | 00:50:34 | |
In this grab bag episode of topics, I'm taking you on a rollercoaster ride of all my inner thoughts:
If you're a new mom, toddler mom, or just a woman figuring out how to juggle it all, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| The Baby-to-Toddler Transition: She Has Entered Her Villain Era (ps. Send Help) | 01 May 2025 | 00:46:36 | |
I’m keeping it real about life with a toddler in this audio journal style solo episode. My 17-month-old daughter has officially entered her villain era, and I’m feeling all the challenges of the baby-to-toddler transition. Tantrums, power struggles, the emotional rollercoaster of weaning, I’m talking about why this baby/toddler stage feels SO HARD! Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| I Hate My Dogs After Becoming A Mom...And Other Things I'm Not Supposed to Say | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:47:20 | |
This episode is a voice note-style vent sesh from one mom to another. I’m sharing the unfiltered truths I never thought I’d say out loud:
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, rage-cleaning, or hiding in your car for five minutes of peace — this one’s for you. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Creepy Easter Bunny, Doing Less, and Mom Guilt About Feeling Annoyed By My Kids | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
In this episode, I chit chat about:
Let me know if you liked the car voice memos or if the audio quality was so bad it was hard to listen to. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Are We In Hell? Reacting to Chappel Roan's Comments About Motherhood | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:16:47 | |
Pop singer Chappell Roan is going viral for going on the Call Her Daddy Podcast and saying all her friends with kids are in hell and that she doesn’t know anyone who’s happy and has children. Let's talk about it. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| I'M BACK! Is Exclusively Breastfeeding the WORST Decision I Ever Made? | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:49:47 | |
I'm back, YAY! I'm excited to catch up with all of you. In this episode I talk about:
I'll be back at a limited capacity with weekly episodes! They'll be mostly shorter solo episodes to start off with because it's a lot of work scheduling guests, preparing for interviews, etc. so the podcast will be just me and you and the mic to start off with :) Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| It's Been Hard Lately + I'M TAKING A PODCAST BREAK! | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
In this episode, Lina elaborates on how hard it's been coming back from maternity leave and juggling her 4-month old daughter. She discusses the challenges of exclusively breastfeeding, childcare costs, quitting her job (and how it's not gonna happen), and a little bit about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| On Losing a Mom to Cancer While Becoming a Mother with Niki DeConcini | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:12:46 | |
Niki became a mother and motherless in the same breath. Her journey to motherhood was filled with uncertainty and trauma when we went through recurrent pregnancy loss and learning that her mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at the same time. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| What It's Like Having a Toddler and a Newborn with Linnea | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:14:11 | |
Lina and Linnea gave birth around the same time and both have toddlers and newborns. They have a fun and dynamic friend catch-up about having two young kids.
Linnea's first pod appearance: Hypnobirthing and How To Hire a Doula with Newborn Mom Linnea Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Coparenting After Divorce with Mikki Gardener | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:50:04 | |
Almost 60% of marriages end in divorce. Mikki checked every box to guarantee a happy life- but what felt like an instant the life she thought she had was gone. Divorce was the healthiest option for their relationship. Parenting can be alienating with little ones and when you get divorced it's another level of alienation. Mikki is a mentor and coach for women who are currently going through this journey.
Listen to Mikki on other shows:
Mikki Gardner is a Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting With Confidence Podcast, and a mom to her son! After learning how to navigate life post divorce & using it as a catalyst to her own transformation, Mikki now helps moms move past the divorce drama to become calm, confident co-parents. She is on a mission to help women navigate the emotional and practical difficulties of divorce and co-parenting while creating an intentional, joy + ease-filled life after divorce. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| My Postpartum Doula and I Recap the Last 3 Months of Working Together | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:05:54 | |
Lina hired her postpartum doula, Katie, to aid her in her first few months postpartum with her second baby, Evelyn. In this episode, Lina and Katie have an informal chat on what it was like working together. This is a great episode for anyone who's considering hiring a postpartum doula! Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Trad Wives, Faerie Smut, and The Sicilian Inheritance with Jo Piazza | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:35:26 | |
In this episode, Lina invites bestselling author and podcaster Jo Piazza on to discuss trad wives and why they are problematic for our nation's youth. In this episode, they talk about:
You can pre-order The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza right now: https://amzn.to/43jvUg3 It comes out April 2, 2024 Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2 | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:53:04 | |
In this episode, Lina gives a 3 month postpartum update. Just Chatting episodes are meant to emulate a your mom bestie leaving you a long voice note. In this episode Lina talks about:
Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Trad Wives and Feminism with Katie DeGroot | 29 Feb 2024 | 01:10:18 | |
Katherine is a creative homemaker and mom of four. While she doesn't identify as a "trad wife", she believes that by other people's standards she would be considered one. Lina and Katherine have a thoughtful discussion how the criticism of trad wives can be demeaning towards SAHMs and domestic labor. They also have a candid discussion about feminism, racism, and the complexity of raising children in today's society. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Discriminated by American Airlines for Breastfeeding in Public with Ashley Copperstone | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:42:42 | |
Have to breastfeed on American Airlines? Think again. When first-time mom Ashley Copperstone was flying out of Grand Rapics, MI she didn't think twice when she was breastfeeding her daughter at the gate. It's something a lot of us moms do, especially trying to soothe a cranky baby. A crew member from American Airlines felt the need to publicly approach and shame Ashley and tell her to cover up for breastfeeding her 15-month old daughter. When Ashley complained to American Airlines for the interaction, their response was less than acceptable. Shame on you, American Airlines! Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Take BACK Control of Your Life After Losing Yourself in Motherhood with Former Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:49:42 | |
"Life is not happening to you but FOR you." A lot of us lose ourselves in motherhood. In Lina's conversation with former Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown, they discuss how you can come back to yourself and how to find that purpose and passion again.
Watch Shelyna's TEDx Talk here.
Spanning two decades, Shelyna Brown's career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice and community empowerment. Her journey from a passionate public defender to a respected Superior Court Judge in Santa Clara County is a narrative of determination and impact. Armed with a Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University and a degree from the University of California, Davis, Shelyna has been pivotal in reshaping the legal narrative. Her influence extends beyond the courtroom, notably as a co-founder of the Equality and Social Justice Committee and an advisor at San Jose State University. Here, she mentors the next generation of leaders, championing progressive change. Renowned as a charismatic TEDx speaker, Shelyna's eloquence on leadership and justice has resonated on both national and international platforms. With the upcoming release of 'Preside,' Shelyna is set to ignite a new spark of inspiration. This book is a call to action, encouraging readers to take the helm of their lives with purpose and passion. Shelyna’s story, emblematic of resilience and visionary leadership, makes her a true role model in every sense. As we introduce 'Preside' to the world, we are not just sharing a book; we are sharing Shelyna Brown's legacy – one that inspires each of us to embrace empowerment, pursue justice, and lead with conviction. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: What I LOVE About Motherhood and Marriage + Listener Thoughts | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:40:52 | |
Happy Valentine's Day! In this special episode, Lina shares what she LOVES most about motherhood and marriage and also shares what YOU said you love too! If you want to contribute to the listener feedback episodes, give Lina a follow on Instagram (@linaforrestal) and keep an eye on her Stories where she polls her audience. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Jealousy and Comparison in Motherhood with Twin Mom Engrid Latina | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:13:04 | |
Host Lina Forrestal and her friend and fellow podcaster Engrid Latina sit down for a thought-provoking chit chat about jealousy and comparison in motherhood. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Depression, and a Test of Faith with Kyla Sapp | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:59:52 | |
Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: Part 2 of My Newborn Stage Experience & Reacting to the Kyte Baby Controversy with Alyssa Bolanos | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:56:14 | |
In this episode, Lina mentions a few more things about her postpartum experience so far that she forgot to mention in the last recap episode. She also breaks down the Kyte Baby controversy with her friend Alyssa Bolanos. Check out Nourish to Heal organic and healthy meal delivery in Central, New Jersey: https://nourishtoheal.com/ Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: What My Last 7 Weeks of Newborn Life Have Been Like | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:49:34 | |
In this episode, Lina talks about how her postpartum experience is going so far: how her mental health has been and how she's been juggling newborn life with a toddler in tow. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| All the Thoughts and Feelings of Unexpectedly Becoming a SAHM with Brittani Cannata | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:49:48 | |
23-year-old Brittani got pregnant unexpectedly with her daughter. While she is the best thing Brittani could ever ask for, new motherhood was a difficult adjustment. She worked in an OBGYN when she got pregnant and loved her job, but due to lack of childcare had to quit and become a stay-at-home-mom. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| How to Get Your Body Moving Again Postpartum with Twin Mom and Personal Trainer Engrid Latina (CSCS) | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:59:20 | |
In this episode, Lina and twin mom Engrid Latina talk about getting moving again after having a baby (or two)! As a mom of twin toddlers, she understands the challenges and changes that come with postpartum recovery and curated a 6-Week Postpartum Training Program designed to help postpartum moms regain strength, energy, and confidence. Engrid Latina is a personal trainer and strength coach (CSCS) based out of Ohio. She has trained clients both in-person and online for nearly a decade. Engrid's personal history with an eating disorder has helped develop a training model that invites a deep appreciation and respect of the body. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| MY BIRTH STORY!! + My Doula Jenna Toulantis & Hospital Audio From My Birth | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:15:35 | |
In this SPECIAL episode, Lina Forrestal tells her positive birth story with her doula, Jenna Toulantis. Jenna helps recount the story from her perspective, adding in professional explanations for why certain things did and didn't happen. Lina's mom also pops in on the episode, discussing how things have changed in 34 years when it comes to pregnancy complications. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Having a Positive Home Birth Experience with Julissa Edwards | 13 Dec 2023 | 01:08:38 | |
After Julissa delivered her first baby in the hospital, she decided she wanted a more natural experience and sought to have a home birth. After working with a team of professionals, she designed a home birth and safely welcomed her second child into the world. Connect with Julissa on Instagram: @julissa.edwards_counseling Julissa Edwards is a licensed psychotherapist, retired adjunct psychology professor, positivity expert, and mindset coach. With a passion for positive psychology and holistic healing, Julissa takes a holistic approach to counseling and coaching, incorporating various techniques to help individuals achieve their goals. She firmly believes that the power of the mind is one of the best skills you can hone in on to achieve any accomplishment in life and overcome hardships. Drawing upon her years of experience as a therapist and teacher, Julissa guides clients to strengthen their resiliency and develop a positive mindset that can transform their perception of the world. Her goal is not only to help clients heal, but to also empower them to create better tomorrows for themselves. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| My Postpartum Doula Tells All - Katie from Life in Bloom Wellness | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:58:49 | |
My daughter, Evelyn, was born last week on November 27th! I recorded this episode with my postpartum doula, Katie, back in October. I'm super excited for her to start with our family next week!
More about Katie: Katie has been a student of yoga for 20 years and became a trained 200RYT in 2012 in Vinyasa flow. As a yoga instructor, Katie is able to bring her knowledge of the body and mind to help clients find balance in their transitions into motherhood and beyond. Katie is also passionate about Chinese medicine, meditation, the law of attraction, astrology, and babywearing. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Mom Hacks for Making the Holidays Less Overwhelming + Gift Ideas for Kids and Husbands with Mariela from Mama Wears Athleisure Podcast | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:52:27 | |
In this special Holiday themed episode, host Lina Forrestal is joined by Mariela de Santiago of Mama Wears Athleisure Podcast and they share tips and tricks for minimizing Holiday overwhelm from a first-time mom perspective.
Connect with Mariela: @mamawearsathleisure Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: 37 Week Update, Friends Disappearing After Becoming A Mom, Induction Date, and Feeling Excited for Christmas | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:53:24 | |
Hello friends! I'm excited to share this bonus solo-episode with you all. The truth is I miss uploading twice a week, it was so fun to be able to talk to you more often about the things I care about and the things going through my mind! I hope to do more of these while on maternity leave-- which ps. I'm not going anywhere! I will still have weekly episodes (if not twice a week).
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Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Dangerous Baby Products Parents Should Avoid with Consumer Reports Baby Safety Leads: Ashita Kapoor and Oriene Shin | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:37:20 | |
With the holidays just around the corner, Lina sits down with the Consumer Reports Baby Safety team to discuss which baby products parents should avoid purchasing for their little ones or as gifts for others.
Other links mentioned: Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Practical Tips for Preparing Your Toddler (and Partner) for Baby Number 2 with Stephanie Agnew | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:52:22 | |
In this episode, host Lina Forrestal participates in a LIVE COACHING SESSION with Parenting Coach, Stephanie Agnew of Parents Place which is part of Jewish Family and Children Services. Lina is concerned about adding a newborn to their already solid family of 3 and seeks practical advice and tips for a smooth transition.
Stephanie Barry Agnew, B.A., Assistant Director, Parents Place - Stephanie has an extensive background in Early Childhood Education with over 20 years of teaching experience in Palo Alto area schools. She was trained at Bing Nursery School while getting her degree at Stanford and has taught all preschool age groups from Toddlers to Young Fives. She owned her own small preschool in Palo Alto for 5 years and worked as a parent educator at The Children’s Health Council where she was also the director of the Parent Education Program. Stephanie has been teaching and consulting for Parents Place since 2002. Stephanie’s specialties include young child behavior management, social skills development, Kindergarten readiness, school choices, preschool/childcare consultation and preschool teacher training and support. She teaches parenting classes, gives one session talks, leads teacher training workshops, observes children at home and at school, and offers individual parents information and support about a wide array of parenting issues. She has two adult daughters and four young grandchildren. For an individual consultation please contact Stephanie at StephanieA@jfcs.org or 650-688-3046. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| UNHINGED Mom Rants with "Honest as a Mother" Amanda Gurman (+ Listener Rants) | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:05:01 | |
[RATED EXPLICIT] This episode has some explicit language! If you have little ones around it might be a good idea to pop in headphones or listen to it at another time :) Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| What's the Least Worst Halloween Candy + Toddler Teeth Health with Pediatric Dentist Aimee Leibowitz | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:50:16 | |
Aimee is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and mommy to 3 boys. She is the owner of Oceans Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry with her husband and practices in Westfield, New Jersey. Listen to our first episode with Aimee: Teething, Pacifiers, & Early Oral Health Habits with Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aimee Leibowitz
Connect with Aimee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanswestfield/ Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Which Ingredients Should NEVER Be Used on Your Baby with Twin Mom & Bright Body Baby CEO, Gabi Day | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:05:45 | |
Gabi Day is an identical twin mom (17 months) and also the CEO, Founder, and Formulator of Bright Body and Bright Body Baby, a nontoxic + refillable personal care brand dedicated to creating clean products.
Mentioned in this Episode: Connect with Gabi on TikTok: @itsgabiday Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: 30 Week Pregnancy Update - Gestational Diabetes, Hiring a Doulatog and PostPartum Doula, & Thoughts About My 2nd Birth | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:02:40 | |
Lina is now in her third trimester at 30 or 31 weeks! She can never remember how many weeks she is but her due date is coming up on December 10. In this episode she catches up with her listeners about everything from house projects, to financial concerns, her pregnancy diagnosis and thoughts around birth.
Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Missed Miscarriage, D&C Procedure, and Grief in a Blended Family with Katy Tripp | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:23:12 | |
When Katy and her partner Will found out they were pregnant, they were ecstatic. Katy and Will have a blended family of 4 young kids that they co-parent with their biological mother. They shared the good news with their friends and family and started to prepare their journey into having a child together. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned and Katy experienced a missed miscarriage. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Honest Chat About Having Our 2nd Babies with Jaclyn King | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:53:10 | |
Former NYC mom and professional organizer Jaclyn King is pregnant with her second baby. Both Lina and Jaclyn's kids are around the same age and they have an honest chat about what they're excited for, what they're not excited for, their concerns, and how they're organizing their small country houses for a new baby!
Listen to the first episode with Jaclyn: How to Stay Organized as a New Mom with Professional Organizer, Jaclyn King from Sort of Space Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Pre-eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, & Emergency C-Section with Brook Krieger | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:01:09 | |
Brook had a normal pregnancy up until about 19 weeks when she was admitted to the hospital. Her team discovered that she was severely preeclamptic and developed HELLP syndrome. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: UNSPOKEN Mom Rules + Listener Thoughts | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:56:40 | |
If a parent isn't watching, do you discipline their child? Do you bring toys to the pool? When there's conflict at the playground, do you step in or let the kids "figure it out"?
Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Baby with Congenital Heart Condition (Double Aortic Arch) + Emotions Going Through Surgery with Paige Beaudoin | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:14:16 | |
Wisconsin mom Paige Beaudoin's path to motherhood wasn't easy. She found out about her daughter's congenital heart condition (double aortic arch) at her 20 week anatomy scan and talks about her journey through endless tests, birth, and her daughter's surgery.
Connect with Paige on Instagram: @paiging.paige Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| A Shotgun Wedding, a Month Long Hospitalization, and a Happy Ending with Madison Neely | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:54:09 | |
When 26-year-old Madison and her boyfriend found out they were pregnant, they decided to get married. This was challenging for both families to accept, but Madison and her boyfriend navigated it and proceeded to have a beautiful wedding.
Aside from being a mom, she's a full time Licensed Insurance Producer and she sells commissioned paintings as well: @madPA1NTS Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Pre-term Birth: 23 Year Old Jerrika Latham's Experience | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:43:15 | |
Young moms aren't usually seen as high risk, but 23-year-old Jerrika Latham experienced numerous complications throughout pregnancy that she suspects was due to her endometriosis. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| WORTH THE HYPE: Newborn, Infant, and Baby Products with Mariela DeSantiago | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:35:18 | |
In this episode, we dive into the world of newborn, infant, and baby products that live up to the hype! Lina is joined this week by Mariela DeSantiago, host of Mama Wears Athleisure and they talk about all the stuff they loved -- and in retrospect wish they had -- in the first 12 months of motherhood.
Check out Mariela's Amazon Store Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariela.desantiago Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: The Good Parts of Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood + Listener Thoughts | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:46:26 | |
In this heartwarming Just Chatting episode, we dive into the GOOD PARTS of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Hosted by Lina Forrestal, this episode aims to discuss the joyous moments, personal growth, and profound emotions that come with becoming a mom.
The good parts of pregnancy:
The good parts of birth:
The good parts of motherhood:
Hope you enjoyed this episode! Thank you for listening. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| C-Sections: Everything You Need To Know with Registered Nurse Carly from Fourth Trimester Foundations | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:42:31 | |
About 30% of live births are cesarean sections, also known as C-sections. In this episode, registered nurse Carly answers frequently asked questions about c-sections and walks new mamas through what they should expect.
Whether you're an expectant parent or simply curious about the miracle of childbirth, this episode promises to enrich your awareness of this unique and life-changing birth experience! Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| 5 Months Postpartum: Anxiety, Daycare, and Going Back To Work with Kim Lima | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:54:27 | |
Massachusetts mom, Kim Lima, is a working stay-at-home mom. In this episode, Lina chats with Kim about her journey into new motherhood and what the first 5 months postpartum have looked like for her. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Just Chatting: Gender Reveal, Baby Names, & Honest Thoughts About How Many Kids We Want | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:59:18 | |
Learning the gender of your baby is one of life's intimate milestones. In this episode, Lina candidly talks about her second baby's gender and shares her thoughts and concerns. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| How to Begin to Heal Generational Trauma as a New Mom with Therapist Julissa Edwards | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:51:18 | |
Children are a mirror to ourselves. Julissa Edwards had a began a spiritual journey in her first pregnancy in healing her generational trauma. In this episode, Julissa chats with host Lina Forrestal about how entering motherhood can often spark the desire to heal trauma.
Connect with Julissa on Instagram: @julissa.edwards_counseling
Julissa Edwards is a licensed psychotherapist, retired adjunct psychology professor, positivity expert, and mindset coach. With a passion for positive psychology and holistic healing, Julissa takes a holistic approach to counseling and coaching, incorporating various techniques to help individuals achieve their goals. She firmly believes that the power of the mind is one of the best skills you can hone in on to achieve any accomplishment in life and overcome hardships. Drawing upon her years of experience as a therapist and teacher, Julissa guides clients to strengthen their resiliency and develop a positive mindset that can transform their perception of the world. Her goal is not only to help clients heal, but to also empower them to create better tomorrows for themselves. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| OUR SUMMER FAVORITES: Recipes, Books, and Mom Hacks with Fallon Santiago | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:02:26 | |
In this episode, Lina and her friend Fallon talk about what they've been obsessed with lately: from food to books to mom hacks and fun things to do with your kids in the summer, they talk about it all. This episode was inspired by A Beautiful Mess and their podcast episode: Favorite Summer Things (Deep Dive)
Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||
| Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) with Christie Rocha | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
Postpartum depression can happen to any new mom and it happened to Christie. In this episode, mom of two talks about her experience:
Connect with Christie on Instagram: @sasssays Christie Rocha is the host of Sass Says, a podcast to guide women on how to heal, educate, and empower themselves through therapy and real-life stories of resilience. She interviews mental health professionals, experts, coaches, and women who share her mission to debunk the stigmas and misconceptions about therapy and mental health. Christie is known for asking the “but how” questions so that her listeners walk away from each episode with actionable steps on what to do next when it comes to relationships, motherhood, body image, ambition, and what she calls, the Intangible. Self-care is also a hot topic on her show. She and her husband live in New Jersey with their two toddlers. Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram | |||