Myth of Motherhood
Alissa Alter
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02/07/22 • 35 min
Lindsey Vestal is the founder of The Functional Pelvis, the first in-home pelvic health practice in New York City run by an Occupational Therapist.
She has helped thousands of people overcome chronic pelvic health challenges like incontinence and pelvic pain. Her goal is to empower women and men to listen to the wisdom of their own bodies—without resorting to invasive surgeries or prescription drugs—so they can heal and get back to enjoying life again.
SHE TAKES A DIFFERENT APPROACH FROM OTHER PELVIC HEALTH EXPERTS.
She considers the whole person, not just outward physical symptoms.
She doesn’t believe kegels are a one-stop shop for every pelvic floor dysfunction.
And Alissa feels the same way.
To receive Lindsey's refreshing newsletter about all things core and pelvic floor, go here. Learn more about Alissa, what she does, and why she does it at www.alissa-alter.com and follow her on IG @alissaalter.
Constantly Calculating Motherhood with Erin Pasquet
Myth of Motherhood
03/21/22 • 29 min
We’re talking pinterest goals & instagram dreams and how that’s never how it shakes down in motherhood. Like everything else in life, adventures in parenting are rarely linear. There are twists and turns, checks and balances, risks and rewards that we are constantly calculating. This week’s guest is Erin Pasquet. A NYC based birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator and pre/postnatal yoga and fitness instructor. She’s a mom to a (silly, active and adventurous) little boy and is passionate about educating and empowering birthing people and families to make informed choices that are best for them. From pregnancy to parenting there are so many choices to consider and calculations to make. She’s a guide to help navigate the tricky terrain agenda free. Because Erin and I are based in new york city, we can’t help but talk about the insanity that is the pre school and kindergarten application process if you are in a position to consider private schools. I mean! There’s a reason Odd Mom Out, Gossip Girl, and the Nanny Diaries are so popular! And whether or not private school is the thing that’s currently making you coo coo bananas, we can all relate to the feeling that our baby’s entire future rests on every single decision we make. About anything and everything. Resources: Follow Erin on IG @erin_duolight Learn more about Erin’s work at a doula here www.duolightnyc.com Follow me on instagram @alissaalter Join my newsletter at www.alissa-alter.com Join our private Facebook community Mom’s Club for the community of like minded, intentional moms hanging out in a 100% judgment free zone you’ve always dreamed of. Loved this episode? Remember to follow or subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode of Myth of Motherhood.
43: We're All Going To F*ck Up Our Kids with Susanna Merrick
Myth of Motherhood
01/24/22 • 37 min
As much as we will try to be the generation that does it perfectly, we are all going to f*ck up our kids somehow. I know I’m dedicated to doing it differently than my parents did, but I’m not denying it will happen.
And today’s podcast guest Susanna Merrick, founder of Aura Wear, agrees. In this episode she shares about her upbringing as the only girl of six children raised in a culty household with a mother who ruled with an iron fist. And now as Susanna approaches motherhood herself, she’s bringing herself and her inner child a ton of compassion and healing with color. We all have a mother wound and as mothers we are going to wound others.
Susanna is a highly sought after Intuitive Energy Reader, Stylist and Spiritual Coach. Aura Wear is a method and brand that focuses on self-expression through color, fashion, and wellness. Her work has been featured in Goop, Elle Magazine, Well and Good, and Vanity Fair. Susanna’s mission is to empower those to take the reigns of their self-expression through their personal style and spiritual practices.
Follow her on IG @aurawearnyc and visit her website www.aurawearnyc.com to learn more about her work and offerings. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode where she shares about a special offer.
Learn more about Alissa, what she does, and why she does it? Visit www.alissa-alter.com and follow her on IG @alissaalter
Mom Brain Is Basically Adult Adolecense aka Matrescence
Myth of Motherhood
04/11/22 • 14 min
Taking Up Space Postpartum
Myth of Motherhood
03/14/22 • 20 min
There’s so much pressure after having a baby to look like you didn’t have a baby. Even though you definitely just had a baby. We are supposed to bounce, snap, fit right back into our old jeans and our old lives when everything about us is new. In this week’s episode Alissa shares about how we can reframe our experience of taking up more space, being held more fiercely by gravity, and owning our mom bods can change our experience. And hopefully influence societal expectations, pressures, and ideals placed on women’s postpartum bodies. To learn more about Alissa, what she does, and why she does it, visit www.alissaalter.com and follow her on IG: @alissaalter
Identifying Your Blind Spots with Jenny Jackson
Myth of Motherhood
03/07/22 • 34 min
This week we are talking about identifying our blind spots in life, business, and parenting, how having adult tantrums is just like our kids’ tantrums, and how modeling a life of integrity and sustainability doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I met today’s guest Jenny Jackson who is the founder of Ave-Lumi and a mama on a mission to improve the sustainability of the fashion industry at a launch event in 2021. It was my first event of that kind and I knew nobody. If this had been a sorority party, Jenny quickly became my Big Sib. She took me under her wing, introduced me to people, and laughed at all of my jokes. As we spoke I was really inspired by Jenny’s passion for sustainability and the deep integrity she brings to her work and her life. You can feel this grounded authenticity radiating from her infectious smile. Ave Lumi is a destination for modern families to shop sustainably and live joyfully and I HIGHLY encourage you to check her out on instagram @ave_lumi and online www.ave-lumi.com You’ll notice we start this episode in a fit of laughter as I mention how I’d love a tech team. What we thought were technical issues on Jenny’s end, turned out to be my headphones not plugged in all the way. Which hey! We all have blind spots, right? Resources: Follow Me on instagram @alissaalter Download your FREE guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy and Postpartum, visit www.alissa-alter.com Join our private Facebook community Mom’s Club for the community of like minded, intentional moms hanging out in a 100% judgment free zone you’ve always dreamed of. Loved this episode? Remember to follow or subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode of Myth of Motherhood.
Your Voice Is A Muscle
Myth of Motherhood
02/20/23 • 36 min
Did you know your vocal cords look like labia?
Or that your voice is a muscle you can strengthen like your bi’s and tri’s?
Or that I started voice lessons when I was 11?
We cover all that and more in today’s episode! So buckle up and get ready to strengthen and tone...your voice.
If you’re picking up what I’m laying down...
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And don’t forget to check out my Blog where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about.
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As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.
Children Are Catalysts For Change
Myth of Motherhood
04/04/22 • 33 min
Change is...hard. Change is also literally my last name. And as often as I say I hate change, I don’t really. I am made for it. And if we are living a full, vibrant life we are changing all the time. Each experience, lesson, day brings new information that we can use to grow and change or ignore and stay the same. Taryn Lagonigro is a wife and mom of four daughters, the youngest of whom was born with Down syndrome in 2020. Taryn is a passionate advocate and business owner through Extra Lucky Moms and Iris Yoga. She also dedicates time to The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network and 321 Sunshine as a board member. Taryn’s first book, Ups, Downs and Silver Linings, will be published in Spring 2022. Resources: Learn more about Taryn at www.tarynlagonigro.com Follow her on Instagram @mindfullytaryn Stay up to date on what’s going on with Extra Lucky Moms here and follow on IG here Read Taryn’s article for pstprtm.com Read my article on extraluckymoms.com about not neglecting yourself in motherhood Follow me on Instagram @alissaalter Join my weekly newsletter for more tips and tricks to alter your motherhood experience. Loved this episode? Remember to follow or subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode of Myth of Motherhood.
Marriage After Baby: I'm A Mom, But I'm Not YOUR Mom
Myth of Motherhood
02/28/22 • 15 min
There’s this assumption that after we give birth, we spontaneously download a complete, updated guide on everything motherhood/parenting/baby. Suddenly everyone asks us to feel our foreheads, what type of jacket we need, and what’s for dinner. I don't know about you, but this made me furious. The automatic status of lead or default parent. Like I suddenly knew everything even though we were both new parents. This episode is based on my interpretation of these events. My experiences as a new, hormonal mom. Objectively speaking, my husband was incredible. That doesn’t change the societal pressure, standards, or expectations put on women when they give birth. Learn more about Alissa, what she does, and why she does it at www.alissaalter.com and follow her on IG: @alissaalter
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How many episodes does Myth of Motherhood have?
Myth of Motherhood currently has 114 episodes available.
What topics does Myth of Motherhood cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Myth of Motherhood?
The episode title 'The Symbiotic Relationship Between Different, Change, and Growth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Myth of Motherhood?
The average episode length on Myth of Motherhood is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Myth of Motherhood released?
Episodes of Myth of Motherhood are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Myth of Motherhood?
The first episode of Myth of Motherhood was released on Mar 18, 2021.
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