Mighty As A Mother

As we are all in the midst of the joy and chaos that is the summer season, we are bringing you a re-release of one of our favorite episodes that is so apropos right now: renowned author and breathwork specialist Ashley Neese is on the show to talk about something much needed for all mamas. REST!

Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has had the privilege of helping thousands of people with crippling anxiety, exhaustion, boundary setting, emotional regulation, grief, anger, overwhelm, and chronic stress. Her revolutionary work has consistently been featured in prominent outlets such as Vogue, Goop, Mind Body Green, and we know you will love this episode.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to soothe your nervous system
• Manage feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
• What are grounding practices and can you easily weave them into micro moments throughout your day
• Reconnect to yourself by quieting your mind and body

You can discover Ashley’s incredible work and connect with her via:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_neese/
• Her uplifting substack: https://thedeepercall.substack.com/
• Her latest book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690360/permission-to-rest-by-ashley-neese/
• Her first book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-breathe-ashley-neese/1129663433;jsessionid=18116B5158D0DE63CCEFF1F3EA5D4C7E.prodny_store02-atgap13?ean=9780399582714&st=AFF&2sid=Linktree%20Pty%20Ltd_100589976_NA&sourceId=AFFLinktree%20Pty%20Ltd

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E42: From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Simple Intentional Living with Sarah Horgan

We're thrilled to kick off the new year talking about de-cluttering, and living a more simple, intentional life. In this episode, we chat with Sarah Horgan, a working mom, cancer survivor, and expert on simplifying and decluttering. Sarah shares how her stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2014 sparked a journey to simplicity, personal growth, and overcoming perfectionism.

Join us as we discuss:

• Self-Worth: How we view ourselves as women has an impact on the “stuff” we have in our lives.
• Cancer & Perspective Shift: How Sarah's cancer diagnosis led to her first major shift in perspective and priorities.
• Overcoming Perfectionism: Sarah’s journey from people-pleasing to embracing imperfection, and the steps she took to make lasting changes.
• Tiny Gains: The power of small, manageable changes and how they create lasting transformation in life and motherhood.
• Simplifying Motherhood: How decluttering and simplifying her life helped Sarah manage work, parenting, and household responsibilities.
• Decluttering for Mental Well-being: Beyond the physical benefits, Sarah explains how simplifying her home improved her emotional and mental health.
• Free Things & Hidden Costs: Why accepting free items often comes with hidden work and how it reveals a deeper sense of scarcity.

Links:

• https://www.simpleintentional.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/simpleintentional

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You asked and we listened! Today we are joined by an expert on all things skincare, injectables, and facial aesthetics. Molly Tomich is a physician assistant specializing in cosmetic dermatology, and a new mom embarking upon her own journey back to work after maternity leave. We got candid with Molly on all of your (and our!) skincare concerns - from skin laxity to anti-aging routines, and pressed her to answer the most burning question for so many of us - is more expensive skincare really better?!

Skincare and aesthetics play a crucial role in boosting confidence for busy women and moms, and Molly brings her passion and expertise to educate our listeners on how they can best care for their skin during all seasons of life.

Join us as we discuss:

• Skincare During Life Transitions: Molly helps every mama understand ideal skincare routines while trying to conceive (TTC), during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and educating us on which key ingredients to avoid while providing safe alternatives.
• The Cost of Skincare: She breaks down the myth that effective skincare products need to be expensive, giving us suggestions on how to build an effective and approachable skincare routine.
• Skincare for Busy Women: Molly provides practical skincare tips and product recommendations for busy women, focusing on the essential steps and multi-purpose products (spoiler alert - she believes less is more!)
• Must-Have Skincare Products: Identifying essential skincare products for everyone's routine, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and efficacy.
• The Role of Cosmetic Procedures: Exploring the effectiveness of skincare products versus surgical procedures in combating skin elasticity and natural aging that occurs in our 30s, 40s, and beyond.

Links:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34146086/#:~:text=Background%3A%20The%20popularity%20of%20videoconferencing,on%20camera%20for%20extended%20periods.
• https://www.precedenceresearch.com/anti-aging-cosmetics-market
• Agency Skincare
• The Treatment Skin Boutique
• Molly’s Instagram

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Please note: This episode discusses miscarriage, grief, and trauma. Listen with care and pause if needed.

In this profoundly honest and healing episode of Mighty as a Mother, Jenn sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker—Los Angeles-based psychologist, author, and founder of the global #IHadAMiscarriage movement—to talk about miscarriage, grief, and the cultural silence that surrounds women’s reproductive health.

Together, we share raw personal stories and powerful insights on navigating loss, rebuilding after trauma, and breaking generational taboos around womanhood—from adolescence through menopause. This episode is a safe space for anyone who has experienced loss or is supporting someone who has.

In this episode, we cover:

• Jessica’s personal miscarriage experience at 16 weeks and how it shaped her life’s work
• The silence-shame-stigma cycle that keeps women isolated in their pain
• Jenn’s story of prolonged miscarriage and navigating loss during the pandemic
• How to respond when loved ones say the “wrong thing”
• Ways to support your partner and keep communication strong through grief
• The importance of sharing our stories—and how even small acts of expression can be healing
• Advice for those grieving and yearning for connection but unsure where to start

Links:

• I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement by Dr. Jessica Zucker
• Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma and Shame that Shape Women’s Lives by Dr. Zucker
• Follow Jessica on Instagram @ihadamiscarriage

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If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt disappointed with what you see, you’re not alone. In this episode, we get vulnerable (as per usual!) talking about our own body image challenges from young childhood through those difficult teenage years and beyond. Jenn shares her struggles overcoming an eating disorder and obsessive exercising and sheds light on how she got to the place she is now, where food is considered fuel and exercise is seen as a privilege. Join us for today’s episode where we discuss: Why we should all consider seeing ourselves the way in which our children see us How impressionable we are as children and what we see from our parents influences how we see ourselves Why it’s time to start appreciating what our bodies CAN DO versus merely what our bodies look like Prioritizing the internal health of our bodies vs the physical appearance of them The importance of curating a wardrobe that simply feels good on your body as it is today Links: https://now.org/now-foundation/love-your-body/love-your-body-whats-it-all-about/get-the-facts/ https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/02/social-media-body-image For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@mightyasamotherpodcast⁠!