E30: The Episode for Any Mom Who Has Experienced Anxiety, Burnout, or Self-Doubt with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein

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06/18/24 • 40 min

If you’ve ever experienced anxious thoughts, feelings of burnout, or moments of self-doubt, you are not alone and this episode is the one for you.

We know that more moms are feeling MORE anxious and burned out than ever, with more than two-thirds of mothers reporting feeling of burnout and overwhelm. So in this episode, we decided to enlist the help of a renowned expert to help us understand where to go from here.

Today we are joined by a guest with expertise in maternal mental health - by the way of her Ivy League education but also in her role as a mother and therapist to mothers - Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein PhD. Dr Carolyn is an accomplished psychologist and author - and today she is all ours as we hear how us as busy, overwhelmed mamas might consider managing our own thoughts and expectations (of motherhood and of ourselves!).

Join us as we discuss:

High Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood: We unpack this often referred to phrase and learn how to recognize and manage anxiety amidst the seemingly endless demands of motherhood.
Redefining Success on Our Own Terms: Initiating the process of redefining success beyond societal norms and what we may have expected for ourselves when we were younger.
Integrating Research into Practice: Incorporating research findings and the latest data sets to help us manage our own anxious and stressful thoughts more effectively.
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear of Failure: Actionable advice for combating the oh to common struggles many of us face around “letting someone down.”

We hope this episode serves you and reminds you that while there is no perfect parent, you are exactly the mom your kiddo(s) need.

With love - Jenn & Laura

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If you’ve ever experienced anxious thoughts, feelings of burnout, or moments of self-doubt, you are not alone and this episode is the one for you.

Join us as we discuss:

High Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood: We unpack this often referred to phrase and learn how to recognize and manage anxiety amidst the seemingly endless demands of motherhood.
Redefining Success on Our Own Terms: Initiating the process of redefining success beyond societal norms and what we may have expected for ourselves when we were younger.
Integrating Research into Practice: Incorporating research findings and the latest data sets to help us manage our own anxious and stressful thoughts more effectively.
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear of Failure: Actionable advice for combating the oh to common struggles many of us face around “letting someone down.”

We hope this episode serves you and reminds you that while there is no perfect parent, you are exactly the mom your kiddo(s) need.

With love - Jenn & Laura

Links:

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!

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E29:Navigating Fertility & Family Building A Conversation for World Infertility Awareness Month with Dr. Jennifer McLeland of Frame Fertility

Today we are joined by mother of five and Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer McLeland of Frame Fertility to raise awareness and honor World Infertility Awareness Month this month.

Dr. McLeland brings a wealth of expertise and an unmatched passion for women’s healthcare and fertility and we know this conversation with help so many of you, regardless of where you are on your fertility and overall health journey.

Join us as we discuss:

Common infertility concepts, challenges and misconceptions.
Dr. McLeland's personal journey and specialization in women’s fertility.
What women struggling with fertility can do to care for themselves during difficult times.
How she balances a demanding career and the pressures that come along with being a working mother to give kiddos.
What we can expect from the future of fertility treatments.

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E31: The Essential Skincare Tips You’ll Wish You Had Sooner with Molly Tomich, PA-C of The Treatment Skin Boutique

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.

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