The Mom Mentality Podcast

Episode 15: How to Find More Ease in Motherhood: Applying the Wisdom of Human Design with Helen Gardner

Welcome to the 15th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Helen Gardner, is all about using your Human Design to find more flow and ease in motherhood! 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Human Design and Motherhood
03:50 Helen's Journey into Human Design
06:54 Understanding Human Design Types
10:01 The Role of Energy Types in Parenting
12:58 Emotional vs Non-Emotional Energy Centers
15:54 Navigating Emotions as a Non-Emotional Parent
18:58 The Importance of Boundaries in Motherhood
21:57 Managing Energy and Emotions in Parenting
24:58 The Impact of Openness on Emotional Well-being
27:58 Finding Balance and Self-Care as a Parent
30:29 The Importance of Alone Time for Parents
31:53 Understanding Energy Types in Parenting
33:25 Navigating Motherhood as Different Energy Types
36:17 The Role of Human Design in Parenting
40:27 Embracing Individual Parenting Approaches
42:16 Emotional Awareness and Alignment in Motherhood
44:45 Guilt and Its Role in Motherhood
50:08 Messages from the Guides for Moms
 
Helen is a Human Design Reader, Psychic & Coach who combines deep spiritual insight with practical guidance. Helen's mission is to support her clients in healing and deconditioning so they can align with their higher purpose to live a life of ease. 
Connect with her on Instagram @itshelenmarie
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect with me on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Human Design, Motherhood, Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care, Boundaries, Empathy, Energy Types, Guilt, Self-Compassion

Episode 14: Self-Compassion and How to Meet the Moment with More Grace with Leigh Crane

Welcome to the 14th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Leigh Crane, is all about SELF COMPASSION and learning to meet the moment with presence and grace! 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mom Mentality Podcast
02:07 The Journey of Motherhood and Self-Compassion
06:10 Finding Balance in Parenting
10:19 Transitioning from Educator to Full-Time Mom
14:52 The Value of Motherhood and Identity
18:01 Navigating Choices in Motherhood
24:09 Experiencing Loss: The Impact of Miscarriage
26:31 Navigating the Journey of Parenthood
30:32 Embracing the Power of Presence
32:35 Workshops and Community Engagement
39:11 Nurturing Relationships Through Parenthood
45:55 Finding Joy Amidst the Challenges
 
Leigh Crane is a parent, educator, and the heart behind Moment by Moment—a resource and community dedicated to supporting families through presence, compassion, and connection. She believes small, intentional moments have the ability to build strong, resilient relationships. With a background in Early Childhood Education, Deaf Education, and Mindfulness, Leigh brings warmth, honesty, and practical tools to help parents and caregivers cultivate compassion, confidence, and clarity in everyday life. Her offerings are accessible, inclusive, and rooted in real-world care, creating spaces where families feel truly supported, seen, and less alone. Leigh believes learning never stops and is always growing right alongside the families she serves. When not holding space for growth, you’ll find her outside with her family, learning something new, or making space for joy and play.
 
Connect with her on Instagram: @momentbym.o.m.e.n.t
Website: https://www.momentby-moment.com
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you found this episode to be transformational and empowering  it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another GUEST episode And it’s gonna be a GOOD ONE! Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 
motherhood, self-compassion, parenting, balance, identity, miscarriage, mindfulness, education, mental health, parenthood, fertility, relationships, community, workshops, parenting strategies, emotional well-being, presence, joy
 

Episode 13: On Simplifying Your Self-Care as a Mom

Welcome to the 13th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode we will have a real talk chat about self-care as a mom. In the episode we chat about: 
 
The challenge of self-care as a mom
The way we approach self-care can create stress instead of relief.
Understand the 'how' and ‘why’ behind self-care practices.
Negative self-talk can block the benefits of self-care.
Identifying and changing negative beliefs 
Self-compassion
Mindfulness as a mom
You are not your thoughts and tools for observing your thoughts
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for a GUEST episode And it’s gonna be a GOOD ONE! Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 
 
 

Episode 12: Reconnecting to your Innate Wisdom: Chiropractic care and Motherhood with Dr. Adriana Lazare

Welcome to the TWELFTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Dr. Adriana Lazare, is all about trusting the innate wisdom of your body and intuition as a mom from pregnancy through postpartum. In the episode we chat about: 
 
Adriana's Journey to Chiropractic Care
The Importance of Trusting Your Body
 Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy 
The Holistic Approach to Motherhood
Tuning into Innate Wisdom
Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood
Motherless mothers and how loss impacts parenting 
Trusting Yourself as a Mother
Empowering New Mothers
 
Adriana is a mom and a chiropractor based in Long Beach, New York. When she was a kid, chiropractic changed her life and ever since it has been a part of who she is. The foundation of her practice is a trust in an innate knowing that each of us has; a trust in the inherent power of the body to adapt, heal and grow. Her practice has become a true family wellness space where she sees all ages and all walks of life, specializing in prenatal and pediatric care as it so aligns with the season of her life. She is passionate about pregnancy, birth and empowering moms in their journey of motherhood. She holds certifications in active release technique and training in pediatric care and rehabilitation methods. She has been blessed to not only receive the magic of chiropractic, but to facilitate and watch it work on others.
 
Connect with her on Instagram: @dradrianalazare
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for a SOLO episode And it’s gonna be a GOOD ONE! Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 
 
 

Episode 11: We don't need to be managed: Mom rage and how to actually deal with triggers

Welcome to the TENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode gets into the topic of Managing Triggers around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum/motherhood and more. Topics we chat about include: 
Life update
Whats been coming up for me lately 
Identifying your mom triggers 
How to prepare for being triggered 
Giving yourself space vs. managing your feelings 
Mom rage and what it's actually about 
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another GUEST EPISODE! And it’s gonna be a GOOD ONE!  Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Episode 10: : Its Major: Miscarriage and Why it needs more space than it is given

Welcome to the TENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This SOLO episode gets into the topic of Miscarriage and why it needs more acknowledgement. Topics in this episode include: 
Miscarriage compared to other grief 
Statistics on miscarriage 
Changes in societal conversations
The impact of NOT acknowledging it 
How to create space to honor your loss 
Moving forward after miscarriage 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another GUEST EPISODE! And it’s gonna be a GOOD ONE!  Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Episode 9: The Mental Load and How to Harness your Superpower with Jaclyn Weiss

Welcome to the NINTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This guest episode with corporate mom of four and entrepreneur, Jaclyn Weiss, gets into the Mental Load and so much more! Topics in this episode include: 
Balancing work and family life, 
Navigating ADHD as a mom 
Being present with your children 
Jaclyn’s experiences with postpartum anxiety  
The emotional toll of miscarriage 
The significance of connection among mothers and learning from each other
 
Jaclyn Weiss is a powerhouse mom of four, a Financial Crime Compliance corporate leader, and a multi-business owner with a passion for taking messy action. She believes in failing forward, learning through every step, and constantly pushing herself to grow. Whether she’s leading in the corporate world, scaling her businesses, or creating unforgettable moments with her family, Jaclyn thrives on the balance of ambition and adventure. She’s all about embracing the journey—challenges, wins, and everything in between—to build a life of impact, freedom, and success.
Instagram: @TheJacJourney
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for an episode about acknowledging the significance of Miscarriages. Until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 

Episode 8: The surprising way to boost your confidence as a mom

Welcome to the EIGHTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This solo episode is all about the secret to CONFIDENCE as a new mom or mom to be!
Life update
Energy of confidence 
Research on confidence and belonging
What confidence is truly about
Importance of being authentic and honest with friends to build confidence
Visualization to help with confidence 
Podcast community/connection 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another new episode, until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 

Episode 7: Empowering yourself in Pregnancy and Motherhood with Avrey Gabrielle

Welcome to the SEVENTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about empowering yourself in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood! 
The role of a Doula vs. Midwife 
Avrey’s journey to becoming a doula 
Pregnancy and birth during COVID 
Preparing for a second child 
Holistic support for pregnancy and postpartum
Bringing spirituality into the birth process and beyond
A very special angel card reading! 
Guest info: 
Avrey Gabrielle is the founder of Womb Earth and Beyond and has served as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, energy healer, and yoga practitioner since 2020. As a single mom of two boys, she is passionate about offering holistic, empowering support to families from pregnancy through postpartum
 
Instagram: WombEarthandBeyond 
Email: Wombearthbeyond@gmail.com 
Website: WombEarthandBeyond.com
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week’s episode will be all about how to improve your CONFIDENCE as a mom! 
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another new episode, until then, be gentle with yourself!
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.
 

Episode 6: Beginning AGAIN and How to move forward when your journey didn't start as you hoped

Welcome to the SIXTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about BEGINNING AGAIN when your first chapter didn't go as you hoped. 
In this episode we chat about 
Our hidden expectations about how our journey will look 
Honoring your grief 
When you think you moved forward but you haven’t really
Rewriting your story and identifying your desired beliefs
Goal vs. Value based behavior 
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset 
Reminder of who you truly are
Taking your power back
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week is another GUEST EPISODE with my friend who is a Doula, an Angel Guide (SO COOL)  and fellow mama! It's gonna be a GOOD ONE!
 
I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 
 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another new episode, until then, be gentle with yourself!
 
Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    
Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 
 
Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.