Blooming in Motherhood

• Rediscovering Your Personal Style in Motherhood: Tips for Confidence, Comfort, and Self-Care with Personal Stylist Jessica Burns | Episode 24

  Join me for this conversation for growing moms with personal stylist Jessica Burns. Jess joins us to share her journey from teaching to styling and how becoming a mom reshaped her approach to fashion and self-care. She offers insightful tips on how to rediscover your personal style after big life changes, like motherhood, and why it’s crucial to prioritize how you feel in your clothes. She talks about the mental and emotional benefits of getting dressed each day—even in those busy, chaotic seasons—and how a little style evolution can boost your mood, productivity, and overall well-being. Jessica also provides practical advice for moms looking to reconnect with their wardrobes or experiment with new styles. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a style rut or want to try new trends without buying a whole new wardrobe, her strategies can help you rediscover the joy of getting dressed again. In this episode, you’ll hear about: ❀ How motherhood and personal style can evolve in unexpected ways ❀ Simple strategies for easing back into style (even with limited time!) ❀ Tips for experimenting with new looks while staying true to yourself ❀ The importance of investing in quality wardrobe pieces that can last through the seasons ❀ Why getting dressed can be a form of self-care (and why it matters for your mental health) Jess also shares a free 5 Steps to Fall in Love with Your Wardrobe Again guide—perfect for anyone looking for a fresh start with their closet. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about fashion, motherhood, and the little steps that can make a big difference in how you feel every day. ❀ Resources: ❀ Instagram & TikTok: @JessicaBStyling ❀ Website: www.jessicabstyling.com ❀ Jessica's free guide: 5 Steps to Fall in Love with Your Wardrobe Again

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• The Importance of Sleep, Self-Care, and Community with Pediatric Sleep Specialist Ella Hanover | Episode 23

  Join me for this conversation for growing moms with pediatric sleep specialist and Brooklyn mom, Ella Hanover. Ella shares her expert insights into helping babies and toddlers sleep through the night — and the transformative impact it can have on the whole family. From navigating sleep training to creating independent sleepers, Ella offers practical advice for parents struggling with sleepless nights and unsustainable routines. Ella’s approach isn’t one-size-fits-all: she emphasizes the importance of tuning into each baby’s unique needs, whether it’s through understanding sleep associations, wake windows, or the balance between flexible parenting and structured sleep routines. With warmth and empathy, she guides parents through the often challenging process of sleep training, offering the confidence and support they need to help their little ones (and themselves) get the rest they deserve. In this episode, you’ll also hear about Ella's personal journey as a single mom and the invaluable role of community and self-compassion in parenting. With a focus on resilience, flexibility, and self-care, this episode is full of wisdom for parents looking for reassurance and practical tools to navigate the challenges of raising young children. We talk about: ❀ Sleep training tips for babies and toddlers ❀ Understanding sleep needs and wake windows ❀ Independent sleep routines and the importance of consistency ❀ The emotional and practical challenges of sleep training ❀ The importance of community, asking for help, and being kind to yourself as a parent Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating sleep with your second (or third!) child, this episode offers the support, tools, and encouragement you need to make sleep struggles a thing of the past. Tune in for expert advice and heartfelt encouragement that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle the challenges of sleep — and motherhood — with confidence. ❀ Resources: ❀ Ella Grace Sleep Solutions

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• How to Strengthen Your Relationship as New Parents: Insights from Couples Therapy with Anna McDonald | Episode 22

  Join me for this conversation for growing moms with Anna McDonald, a licensed therapist specializing in couples therapy and postpartum support. In this episode, Anna shares her journey from a childhood aspiration of becoming a social worker to founding her own practice, where she uses the Gottman Method to help couples strengthen their bonds, especially during the demanding early years of parenting. Listeners will learn about the common relationship challenges new parents face, including communication breakdowns and shifts in household responsibilities. Anna emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing conflict rather than viewing it as a negative experience. She provides insights into the Gottman Method, which is based on over 40 years of research, offering structured communication techniques to enhance connection and empathy in relationships. Anna also highlights the significance of proactive relationship maintenance, encouraging couples to invest time in learning about their partnership before crises arise. With practical advice and recommended resources, including books and podcasts, this episode equips listeners with valuable tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood while nurturing their relationships. Tune in to discover how to transform relationship struggles into opportunities for growth and connection! ❀ Resources ❀ Thrive Therapy and Couples Counseling Website ❀ Solly Baby Wraps - use code “poppy.therapy10” for 10% off ❀ Podcast: Marriage Therapy Radio ❀ Podcast: Love and Sex Unfiltered ❀ Book: Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection ❀ Book: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work ❀ Workshop: November 17th: Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work in Lakewood, CA

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• Self-Compassion and Psychological Flexibility for a Calmer Motherhood with Kristin Mize | Episode 21

  Join me for this conversation for growing moms with Kristin Mize, a licensed therapist, motherhood empowerment coach, and mom of three boys. In this episode, Kristin talks about motherhood has grown her self-compassion, mindfulness, and kindness - and how she supports other mothers to do the same. We talk about: ❀ Psychological flexibility in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and baby sleep ❀ What Kristin wishes all moms knew when it comes to preparing your mental health for having a baby or adding another baby to your family ❀ How to prepare for birth and be flexible around birth plans and expectations ❀ Finding your own “maternal instinct” ❀ Developing and cultivating self-compassion in parenting ❀ Setting boundaries around what works for YOUR family ❀ How black and white thinking can contribute to anxiety, depression, and perfectionism ❀ A framework for making decisions while avoiding anxiety spirals and self-doubt ❀ And of course, her words of wisdom for moms who are in it right now Join us! Resources ❀ FREE DOWNLOAD: Maternity Leave Checklist ❀ Kristin’s Website ❀ Calm Mom Collective Facebook Group

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• Motherhood and Business Intertwined: Becoming a "Why Choose?" Mom with Tori Sprankel | Episode 20

  Join me for this conversation for growing moms with Tori Sprankel, a mom to two and an expert at personal brands for go-to girlies. You already know her work from, well, this podcast! Tori has played a huge part in growing Poppy Therapy and this podcast - she's someone I look up to both in business and in motherhood and I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you!  This episode is especially for you if you are in the messy middle of figuring out how to shift your work life to fit motherhood wondering if there's another way or if you're an entrepreneur juggling it all 🤹‍♀️ As a mom to two girls, Tori believes in showing them that a cubicle isn't the only way to make a living - that having the freedom and courage to change lives through your own dreams is worth more than any paycheck. In this episode, you'll hear about Tori's journey from being torn up at having to drop her baby at childcare to work a job that didn’t fit, to finding a work-life formula that did fit her family - and how Tori has grown through shifts and challenges to step into motherhood and business with clarity and confidence. We talk about: ❀ Romanticizing life and the small moments ❀ Being a “why choose?” mom - why choose between being a present mother and using your skills to build something that impacts the world? ❀ The wild ride of losing her corporate job the day she brought a new baby home from the hospital - and how the uncertainty of that time also brought her freedom ❀ Working mom guilt (including some mindset shifts and mantras for the hard days) ❀ Dinosaurs and poop - being enthralled with what your kids are enthralled with Join us! "I'm the "why choose?" - I want both. I want the kids and I also want to have parts of my day look like I don't have kids. You can have both and it's okay to want both." Tori is an expert at personal brands for go-to girlies + her obsession is turning that pretty little pinterest board of yours into the brand you’ve always dreamed of. She loves working with women who need that boost of brand magic to back up their killer service suite that the world desperately needs. She specializes in lighting-fast turnaround to help you show-up efficiently, confidently and consistently where it matters most these days: online. Resources ❀ BLOG: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: 3 Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed ❀ Sign up for Tori's Nothin' Fancy Friday Emails here! ❀ Shop Solly Baby wraps here (and use code "poppy.therapy10" for 10% off!) You can learn more about Tori and all of her services at www.torisprankel.com

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