091: Social Justice Parenting with Author Dr. Traci Baxley
In the wake of George Floyd, many parents’ eyes have been opened to the injustices that BIPOC communities face on a day-to-day basis. This has also le...
Happy as a Mother
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How do I cope with the load of motherhood? How do I raise good humans when I'm just trying to survive? How can I take care of my own mental health? And the biggest question of all: how do I redefine myself after going through the metamorphosis of motherhood? On the Happy as a Mother Podcast, host and psychotherapist Erica Djossa teaches strategies to help you cope with the psychological and emotional load of motherhood, guides you on a journey of self love and acceptance, and answers your tough parenting questions. Erica shares the best kept secrets of the therapy world, bringing you knowledge and education that puts you in the driver's seat of your emotional and psychological well being. Along with sharing her knowledge, she interviews other professionals (psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, fertility specialists, lactation consultants, and more!) who provide their expertise to empower you on your motherhood journey.
090: Momming With ADHD with Licensed Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist Dr. Melissa Shepard
Do you ever feel more disorganized and frazzled compared to other moms? Do you regularly forget things you know are important because of how much you ...
089: Supporting NICU Moms with Registered Social Worker Kristin Reinhart
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are hard enough. But having a baby in NICU is terrifying and can be traumatic. Kristin Reinhart is a social worker and ...
088: Alcohol, CBD, and Cannabis While Pregnant and Nursing with OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
Pregnancy is a time with lots of new restrictions, and it can feel like we’re losing our freedom. A lot of those new rules stick around during nursing...
087: Working As A Mother with @the.truth.doctor, Dr. Courtney Tracy
Do you work as a mother or spend time on a hobby? Motherhood is hard enough without losing those other pieces of ourselves that are so important. But ...
086: Babyproofing Our Relationships with Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kameela Osman
New babies are snuggly and adorable, but they’re also a lot of work. Everyone tells us we need to babyproof our house, but no one tells us we need to ...
085: Caring for the Postpartum Brain with Neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Are you well rested today? I’m not! Moms don’t get a lot of sleep, and new moms get almost none. This can be hard on our brain. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor ...
084: The Data Driven Mommy with Economist and Author Emily Oster
Growing a whole human and keeping it alive can feel daunting! What are you not allowed to eat while you’re pregnant? More importantly, what can you ac...
083: Helping Our Kids Cope With Change with Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Have you ever been on your way out the door, and then one of your kids flopped on the ground like a fish, because they wanted a different color backpa...
082: Is Breastfeeding Worth Our Mental Health? with Maternal Mental Health Specialist Johanna Phillips
If you’re an expecting mother, are you set on breastfeeding? If you already have a child, did your feeding journey go as expected? As moms, we often f...