The Mom Mentality Podcast

Episode 5: The Power of Mom Friends and Shedding the Shame of Postpartum

Welcome to the FIFTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about the power of MOM FRIENDS! 
 
In this episode we chat about 
How we met and our first impressions of one another
Our birth stories
Birth trauma 
Mom friends as mirrors 
Breaking stigma around medication and PPD/PPA
The shock of becoming a new mom 
Postpartum psychosis vs. PPD/PPA 
What to say to new moms instead of “it gets better” 
GUEST INFO 
My beautiful mom friend Melissa Siegman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal mental health, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is passionate about supporting women through all stages of life and utilizes a range of evidence-based interventions to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and improve overall well-being.  
For inquiries: 
Melissalcswtherapy@gmail.com
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/melissa-siegman-kanterman-new-york-ny/954441
 
Shout out to The Nesting Place for connecting us, here is their website as well! 
 
https://thenestingplaceli.com/
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week is an episode all about BEGINNING AGAIN and a supportive chat around not letting your first chapter of motherhood define 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 4: When Things Don't Go to Plan AKA Motherhood and How to Navigate the Unknown

Welcome to the fourth episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about navigating the unexpected and unknown in Motherhood! 
 
In this episode we chat about 
The constant change and unexpected in motherhood- life update from me
Masculine vs. Feminine (Structure vs. Flow) 
What it looks like when we are out of balance 
How being out of balance relates to anxiety
How to regain balance and why its needed for managing the unplanned 
Strategies and structures to help you stay grounded 
Mindfulness for staying present and in flow
Acknowledging your wins and being your own hype woman
LINKS 
Soul-led Living Podcast @nikkinovo
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week is our FIRST EVER GUEST EPISODE all about MOM FRIENDS. 
 
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 3: Cry Baby: Anxiety in Motherhood and Why you need to cry

Welcome to the third episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about ANXIETY! 
 
In this episode we chat about 
How common anxiety is for moms
My perspective on crying in motherhood 
Suppressing our emotions and how it impacts anxiety 
Shame around expressing emotions
Questions to ask yourself to understand and manage your anxiety 
Strategies for reducing anxiety 
LINKS 
Breathwork APP link https://evolvebyerika.uscreen.io/?via=natalia
HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON TEST LINK- https://hsperson.com
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week is our FIRST EVER GUEST EPISODE all about MOM FRIENDS. 
 
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 2: Guilty as a Mother

Welcome to the second episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about MOM GUILT! 
In this episode we chat about:
Understanding our guilt 
The history of our guilt 
How societal conditioning impacts our guilt as women 
How to spot Guilt 
How to change your relationships to guilt 
The thing you might be doing that makes guilt stronger 
Mindset shifts and perspectives to help manage guilt 
Strategies to take the control back 
Reflecting on your future relationship with your children and partner 
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 1: Get to know me and My 5 Why's

Welcome to the first episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode will be for you to get to know me a little bit and also clarify my intentions for this podcast and what I hope for you to get out of it. 
 
I am a psychologist, mom, and advocate for maternal mental health 
I am a new mom, my son is 13 months old. I experienced a miscarriage prior to conceiving my son. I also went through a traumatic birth experience with my son being born 5 weeks early due to preeclampsia. In early postpartum I experienced PPD and anxiety. 
I am a holistic psychologist with a private practice based out of Long Beach NY- virtual and in person. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness. I also utilize EMDR to treat trauma
My Why's 
My first why behind the podcast and reason for my strong need to advocate for maternal mental health is through my own experiences through miscarriage, birth trauma, and postpartum. Within these I noticed just how much of a need there was for mother’s to be seen and cared for. 
My second WHY is to create a space that is a judgment free zone. Your mom version of planet fitness if you will lol. I intend to bring to light the parts of new motherhood that are hard and dark and often avoided.
My third WHY is to provide education. As a psychologist I feel that often a huge part of healing is just understanding what you are going through and being more educated on the topic. 
My fourth WHY: giving you a space for reflection so that you can tune into your own values and intuition and tune out the NOISE. There is so much noise and “shoulds” out there ( social media, family, friends, doctors, TV). 
My fifth WHY: COMMUNITY- Moms need other moms and finding your village (that everyone speaks of) is vital to your well being. My goal with this podcast is for it to become a community where you connect with other moms. My experience in joining a FTSC was truly a pivotal moment in my postpartum experience. The amount of relief I experienced and witnessed in the other moms in the group was so clear and powerful. 
 
Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to start this journey with you! Next episode we will be getting into the infamous mom guilt (that often isn’t guilt at all) and how to stop its impact on 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. Also don’t forget to follow me on instagram to get updates on new episodes and get more mom content. 
I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another new episode, until then, be gentle with yourself!
Subscribe to the podcast and follow me on instagram @talkingdrtal to get updates on new episodes. 
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.
 

The Mom Mentality Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Mom Mentality Podcast. If you have been looking for a safe space to have authentic and unfiltered conversations about motherhood you have come to the right place.Im Dr. Natalia Rappa, a fellow new mom, holistic psychologist, and an advocate for maternal mental health. It is my belief that in order to truly enjoy the journey of becoming a mom, we have to also make space for all the hard stuff. Each week we will dive deep into my own reflections of motherhood mixed with mental health topics and practical strategies. So if you are done overthinking and comparing yourself and ready to gain confidence and clarity on the mom you want to be, you are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and follow me on instagram to get updates on new episodes. I am so glad you have chosen to be here with me, this motherhood journey was not meant to be done alone, let's talk about it. 
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.