70. How Understanding Your Attachment Style Shapes Motherhood with Natalie Larson

03/18/25 • 36 min

Have you ever wondered how your own childhood experiences shape the way you show up as a mom? In this episode, I sit down with fellow therapist Natalie Larson to explore how understanding your attachment style can transform your parenting. We dive into the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they influence your interactions with your child. If you've ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or disconnected in motherhood, this conversation will help you build awareness and start shifting toward more secure, intentional parenting.

What You’ll Learn:
✔ How attachment styles influence motherhood
✔ Ways to identify your own attachment patterns
✔ Practical steps to build security and connection with your child

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✨Attachment book recommended by Natalie

Connect with Natalie Larson:
✨ Take Natalie's attachment style quiz
✨ Natalie's website and instagram and podcast

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What You’ll Learn:
✔ How attachment styles influence motherhood
✔ Ways to identify your own attachment patterns
✔ Practical steps to build security and connection with your child

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
✨ Looking for a SAFE watch/phone option for your child? Gabb watch or phone -- save $25 with code: MOTHERHOOD

✨It’s time to feel like you in motherhood. Join the Experience Identity Program today!

✨Attachment book recommended by Natalie

Connect with Natalie Larson:
✨ Take Natalie's attachment style quiz
✨ Natalie's website and instagram and podcast

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message :)

Experience Motherhood more!

Follow over on Instagram: @experiencemotherhood
STAY CONNECTED THROUGH EMAIL
Discover YOU again after kids through The Experience Identity Program
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69. Postpartum Self-Care: How to Nourish & Prioritize Yourself After Birth with Jane Baecher

In this episode, I sit down with Jane Baecher, co-founder and CEO of Anya, to discuss the often-overlooked importance of postpartum recovery. Jane shares how her personal experience as a new mom inspired her to create Anya, a brand dedicated to supporting postpartum mothers through nutrition and holistic care.

We dive into key topics such as how nutrition directly impacts recovery, the essential nutrients moms need, and practical strategies for overwhelmed moms to nourish themselves without added stress. Jane also offers insights on how a postpartum birth plan can help moms prioritize themselves and overcome guilt around asking for help.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-care after birth, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in for expert-backed guidance on making postpartum recovery a priority. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to support more moms on their journey!

Key Takeaways:

Prioritizing postpartum recovery is essential for both physical and mental well-being.
Nutrition plays a critical role in healing, and incorporating key nutrients can support recovery.
Practical strategies like meal prepping and asking for help can make nourishment more accessible for new moms.

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:

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71. Do I Have ADHD? The Signs Women Miss & What to Do Next with Dr. Lauren Rance

Many women go years—sometimes decades—without realizing they have ADHD. Often, it’s only after their own child is diagnosed that they start recognizing the signs in themselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Rance, a licensed psychologist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and relationship challenges, to talk about the unique ways ADHD presents in women and why it so often goes undiagnosed.

We explore the impact of a late diagnosis, how masking plays a role, and why so many moms struggle with shame around executive functioning challenges. Dr. Rance shares ADHD-friendly strategies to help moms feel less overwhelmed, reduce decision fatigue, and redefine success on their own terms.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How ADHD presents differently in women and why it’s often missed
✅ The emotional impact of a late diagnosis, especially in motherhood
✅ Practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue
✅ How to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion as a mom with ADHD

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
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Connect with Dr. Lauren Rance:
✨ Website
✨ Instagram

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