Worthy Mother Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Body Confidence In The Face of Diet Culture with Lindsay Tompkins.

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, Emily is opening up about what it really looks like to care for your mental health during life’s toughest transitions. As a mom navigating divorce, co-parenting, and the nonstop demands of motherhood, She's had to get intentional about building a strong mental health foundation.

In this reflective episode, Emily is sharing:

• Her personal mental health journey and postpartum anxiety diagnosis
• The routines and tools that keep her grounded day-to-day
• How therapy, medication, support systems, and even melatonin play a role
• Why community, coaching, and creating joyful spaces matter more than ever

Whether you're in a season of grief, transition, or simply stretched thin as a mom — this episode offers compassionate encouragement and practical insights to help you protect your peace and reclaim your mental wellbeing.

🎧 Want more on maternal mental health? Check out:

• Millenial Moms & Mental Health: Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pandemic Parenting with Allie McQuaid
• The Truth About Anxiety & Overthinking in Motherhood with Dr. Kristin Calverley

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The postpartum period is often overlooked, leaving many new moms struggling with recovery, emotional health, and lack of proper support—often lasting years after birth. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi, a dedicated advocate for maternal health, to discuss the real challenges moms face after birth—and what needs to change. From pelvic floor recovery to mental health struggles and why healthcare systems fail moms, Dr. Ajayi shares essential insights and actionable advice to help mothers heal, advocate for themselves, and get the care they truly deserve.

In the episode, Dr. Ajayi and I talk about:

🤫The biggest postpartum struggles no one talks about

🔹 Pelvic floor functionality and what’s actually normal

📣 How to advocate for your health after giving birth

🩺 What healthcare systems need to do better for new moms

💪 Practical tips for a smoother postpartum recovery (no matter how far from birth you are)

More about our guest:

Dr. Phoebe Ajayi is an NHS GP with experience across numerous specialities, here in the UK and her home country, Nigeria. She took a professional interest in postpartum rehabilitation and maternal health after a difficult first pregnancy and labour experience in 2017. Her desire is that all women are well supported during and after pregnancy. She achieves this by educating healthcare professionals and the public, influencing policy, and consulting with companies who have the same goal. For her work in this area, she received an award from the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is a published author; her book "After Birth: Postpartum Recovery of the Body and Mind" is available on Amazon and at all major book distributors. Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys crocheting, exercise and a good detective novel. 

To connect with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi, follow her on Instagram @phoebeajayi or find her on LinkedIn.

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Boundaries can go a long way when it comes to managing our self-care, relationships, and schedules, and this week I am joined by CEO of The Bold Mama Co. Whitney Gardner to explore how boundaries can change your life. Setting boundaries with you energy can help you move from overwhemed and drained to empowered and in control. If you are craving more space to do the things that bring you joy AND show up for your family in a way that feels good, this is for you! 

In the episode Whitney and I talk about:

• Why boundaries surrounding self-care, relationships, and our schedules are key 
• The everchanging nature of boundaries, especially in motherhood
• How boundaries can help combat overwhelm and alllow you to feel more in control of your life
• What it means to live an empowered life as a mother
• Tips to figure out where you need to improve boundaries and what that can look like for you as an individual

A little about our guest:
Whitney Gardner is the mama to a toddler daughter, a dog mama, a wife, and the CEO of The Bold Mama Co. She helps mamas go from feeling overwhelmed and drained to empowered and in control by teaching them how to set boundaries, say “no”, and let go of what does not serve them. The main pillars of her work involve doing this in order to help mamas improve self-care, relationships, and their schedules.

To connect with Whitney, follow her on Instagram @theboldmamaco or TikTok @theboldmamaco. You can also visit her website at www.theboldmamaco.com.

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When I became a mother, I was drawn to creativity like never before - but as someone who never identified as an "artist" I honestly struggled with what to do with that pull. This week, I'm joined by mom of two, artist, and creative coach Savana Lee for a life-giving conversation on the link between creativity, self-expression, and motherhood. If you too have felt a desire for creation, there is so much to take from this incredible discussion. 

In the episode, Savana and I talk about:

• Why becoming a mother opens a door for creativity for so many
• What it means to be a "creative" or an "artist"
• How we can engage in a creative practice alongside our kids
• The benefits of self-expression
• The power of celebrating ourselves and our creation
• Legacy gifts that we leave our children as we create with them

A little about our guest:
Savana Lee is a Colorado based mother of two, artist and creative coach. She is the creator of the Artist Oracle deck, and paints textured, floral inspired artworks that bring the beauty of nature and magic into the home. Savana is passionate about helping other creative women and mothers find their joyful self expression through their creative work.

To connect with Savana, follow her on Instagram @savanalees or TikTok @savanalees, You can also visit her website www.savanaleestudios.bigcartel.com.

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My word of intention for 2024 is "fun," and this week I am joined by Ruthie Silver, the mom behind the Moms Have More Fun Podcast, to explore the role of fun in our lives as mothers. Ruthie is bringing her own perspective of fun, offering up tips and mindset advice that can bring more fun into each of our lives! 

In this conversation, Ruthie and I talk about:

• How societal narratives keep moms from experiencing fun in motherhood
• Why it's important to set a foundation of caring for yourself
• What it can look like to have fun as a mother
• Choosing to not subscribe to 'hot mess mom' culture
• Ways to romanticize the day to day
• Why we don't need permission to have fun (but might be waiting for it)

A little about our guest:
Ruthie Silver is the powerhouse behind 'Moms Have More Fun' – a dynamic business and podcast celebrating the magic of motherhood. As a military wife, IVF mom to two boys, fitness guru, and online marketer, Ruthie infuses her wealth of experience into empowering moms to embrace a lighter, more joyful version of mom life - where victim mentality has no place. With her firm belief that motherhood is not a survival mode sentence, Ruthie inspires moms to confidently step into their mom era! Join her on her podcast and let her contagious energy and powerful message help you shine inside and out, leaving behind the 'hot mess mom' identity for good.

To connect with Ruthie, follow her on Instagram @ruthie.silver and @moms.have.morefun. You can also visit her website www.momshavemorefun.myshopify.com. Check out Ruthie's podcast Moms Have More Fun wherever you like to listen.

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What does it actually mean to practice self-care? That's what I'm digging into this week on The Worthy Mother Podcast. I'm tackling misconceptions about self-care that often hold us back from making it happen, plus getting into what self-care can actually look like for busy moms who feel like they just don't have time. 

If you are ready to prioritize yourself and your own needs (without guilt), this one is for you! 

Check out these resources for more information on Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs:

• https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
• https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571

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Burnout is a massive problem in our society,  and moms are in no way immune to the chronic stress that contributes to burnout for so many. But developing emotional intelligence can be how we combat burnout, and Lynsey Retzlaff - a working mom coach, licensed therapist, and mom of 2 -  is joining us to explain why. If you have felt completely drained by the expectations and pressures of motherhood and life, you're going to want to listen to this!

In the conversation, Lynsey and I talk about:

• How societal expecations contribute to burnout for moms, and why this can cause us to feel hopeless
• The 4 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
• How emotional intelligence can help us avoid and combat burnout
• The role empathy plays in relationships and connection
• Ways to develop emotional intelligence

A little about our guest:
As a mindset and mental wellness speaker, working mom coach, and licensed therapist, Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW shares her insights to impact lives near and far. She is a mother of two and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Through this experience, she has found joy in helping working mothers redefine, renew, and reclaim their journeys through The RENEWED Working Mom Narrative™. As a result of redefining her own life, she partners with companies on mental wellness solutions to address burnout which impacts the bottom line of every working person. Lynsey's most notable feature to date has been in the well-known Parade magazine and her insights can be heard on multiple podcasts. 

To connect with Lynsey, follow her on LinkedIn @lynseyretzlaff, Instagram @lynsey.retzlaff, or Facebook. You can also visit her website at www.lynseyretzlaff.com.

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