Myth of Motherhood
Alissa Alter
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Transitions Are Expensive
Myth of Motherhood
01/03/22 • 28 min
I was 16 the first time I had a teacher talk about transitions. The way that we connect movements, steps, positions are what make dancing dancing and not classroom exercises. The dancing happens in the transitions. In this episode I share a few words of wisdom from my beloved ballet teacher Kat Wildish including, “Transitions are expensive.” They’re expensive because to have the control, musicality, sensitivity, and awareness to make them seamless takes years of training. Time, discipline, blood, sweat, and tears. And she’s so freaking right. Our breath naturally transitions easily from inhale to exhale. Day transitions to night. We’ve transitioned from 2021 to 2022. So let’s dance our way into this new year. One breath at a time. To learn more about Alissa, what she does, and why she does it, visit www.alissa-alter.com. Want to support Alissa’s work? Subscribe and share this podcast! Follow me on IG @alissaalter and join my email list.
25: Why is it all on me? with Gemma Hartley
Myth of Motherhood
09/20/21 • 23 min
“If you feel like you’re doing everything, you’re doing too much.” -Gemma Hartley. Have you ever been reading a book and got mad at the protagonist? Because you can’t believe they are tolerating what they are tolerating and not advocating for themselves? I felt that way when I started Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward written by today’s guest Gemma Hartley. It didn’t take long for me to realize I wasn’t mad AT her, I was mad WITH and FOR her. Her writing, her story, is so beyond relatable it feels like you’re reading your own journal. Today we talk about how motherhood is often assumed to be synonymous with martyrdom, the pressure of “motherhood intuition,” and wondering where the hell “fatherly intuition” comes into play. Gemma Hartley is a freelance journalist and the author. She is passionate about creating a more equitable world in which invisible labor is valued and supported by both personal partners and public policy alike. Learn more about Gemma at www.gemmahartley.com and follow her on instagram at @gemmalhartley. More info in the shownotes here.
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00: Welcome to the Myth of Motherhood
Myth of Motherhood
03/18/21 • 10 min
Get to know more about Alissa, why she started Myth Of Motherhood, and what you can expect to hear each week.
This is basically her dating profile.
Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club. Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com
07: Did We Just Become Best Friends? with Abby Rasminsky
Myth of Motherhood
05/17/21 • 35 min
Have you ever read something and felt so seen that your brain exploded? LIke you needed to send that person a DM immediately after reading a whole bunch of their work because you know you are destined to be friends? And then it turns out you have been living parallel lives for YEARS and it feels weird you haven’t met yet? Yea, me too. That’s why I messaged Abigail Rasminsky. She is a writer, teacher, editor, former professional dancer, and my new bff. She talks about everything too! She works as a Lecturer in the Program in Narrative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She also teaches creative writing to medical students in the HEAL (Humanities, Ethics/Economics, Arts and Law) Program at Keck, and writing workshops from her home. You can find her writing in the New York Times, The Cut, the Washington Post, Food52, Cup of Jo, Epicurious, Longreads, Dance Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, and more. She also writes a weekly newsletter called People + Bodies which you can subscribe to in the show notes. I highly recommend it. A native of Montreal, she lived in Brooklyn for 12 years before moving to Vienna, Austria. After four years as an expat, she now lives in Los Angeles with my husband and daughter.
Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club. Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Different, Change, and Growth
Myth of Motherhood
03/04/24 • 26 min
I haven’t stopped reflecting since January 1st (can’t stop won’t stop) and I’ve decided I’m not a “New Year, New Me” person. I’m in my “New Year, Different Me” era.
In the episode...
- The power of using different movement techniques and modalities to increase performance and avoid injuries
- Using different approaches to increase personal performance at work and at home
- What’s Different about me after having my second baby
- Enacting Different (change) is a painful process
- The symbiotic relationship between growth and change
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Motherhood Is A Shitstorm
Myth of Motherhood
02/05/24 • 32 min
I am just as surprised as you are about the theme of this monumental 100th episode of Myth of Motherhood! Some of the best advice I ever got from my dad and how I’m refining it to fit me and my life right now.
In the episode...
- Navigating the literal and metaphorical shitstorm of motherhood and life
- YOUR top five favorite episodes!
- The episodes I returned to during my second postpartum experience
- Why eating shit isn’t the worst
- When to eat shit and how much to eat
- Eating shit metaphorically and not literally. Making this explicit because there are some WEIRD health trends out there
- There isn’t ONE right way, there’s only YOUR right way.
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Incontinence Is Common, Not Normal. Here’s What You Need To Know with Urogynecologist Dr. Allison Polland
Myth of Motherhood
01/22/24 • 34 min
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Despite what Billy Madison said, peeing your pants isn’t cool. And it certainly doesn’t make you Miles Davis. Now, unclench your butt because we are going there!
In this episode we cover...
- What incontinence is and what you can do it about it! You have more options than you think when it comes to treatment and quality of life!
- What pelvic organ prolapse (aka POP) is and how to get the care you need.
- You may not need to drink as much water as you think! And other lifestyle and dietary modifications you can explore to support your pelvic health.
- This renowned Urogynecologists #1 tip on how to care, advocate, and embody your body! Hint: this is where I come in
Dr. Allison R. Polland, is board certified in both urology and urogynecology. She is director of the Maimonides Pelvic Floor Center. Dr. Polland completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Yale University before going on to medical school at Columbia University. She completed her general surgery internship and urology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, before going on to fellowship at Georgetown University.
Dr. Polland is one of the few urologists in the country with cross-specialty training in a gynecology-based Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. She performs reconstructive urologic surgery for both women and men, and treats all urologic and urogynecologic issues, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urethral strictures, fistulas, hematuria and recurrent UTIs. Dr. Polland has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.
Dr. Polland has a strong research background with a special interest in women’s sexual health. She has received grants from the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She has given lectures in this area of expertise at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Mount Sinai Hospital. She has also been recognized for her research on a national level with multiple presentations at national scientific meetings. Learn more about Allison here.
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17: Radical Motherhood with Ariana Witkin MD
Myth of Motherhood
07/26/21 • 27 min
When it comes to motherhood it’s time for radical change. To let go of antiquated ideals and expectations and step into our truth. Dr Ariana Witkin MD (She/Her) joins us today to talk about how being a pediatrician did nothing to prepare her for childbirth, postpartum, and being a new mom. And how there needs to be some radical changes in our healthcare system to support moms postpartum.
Ariana Witkin AKA Mama MD is a Pediatrician, Postpartum Coach and Motherhood Mentor. She started her business after the birth of her daughter and experiencing firsthand the lack of coordinated care and support for new mothers.
When she isn’t educating, empowering and holding space for new mamas you can find her examining Massachusetts’ newest and cutest residents in her local community hospital, chasing after her sassy toddler, spinning on her Peloton, or stargazing on the deck with her husband.
She is a board-certified pediatrician and completed her pediatric residency at University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital. She has contributed to Glamour, VeryWell Family and Business Insider, amongst others. You can stay up to date with all her latest news (and catch a glimpse of her baby girl) by following her journey on IG @arianawitkinmd. To learn more and access her free resources, visit: www.arianawitkin.com.
Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club. Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com
23: The Power of The Pause with Blair Badenhop
Myth of Motherhood
09/06/21 • 23 min
Welcome back! I met today’s guest Blair Badenhop through mutual friends before signing up for her incredible business mentorship program Your Wellness Brand. Well, we hit it off in a big way and she is now my co-founder along with Anne (our other co-founder and guest on episode 21 who ALSO did YWB with Blair).
Blair is a global Brand & Messaging Strategist with over a decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her clients have included Emmy Award Winners, New York Times Best-Selling Authors, and hundreds of coaches and content creators from Australia to the Netherlands. She is the host of the Brand Yourself Podcast where she guides her listeners to lean into their authenticity and shares the journeys of renowned spiritual teachers, doctors, and wellness entrepreneurs alike. Formerly, she worked at Harper’s Bazaar, Dress for Success Worldwide, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Parsley Health.
Blair is also the co-founder and CEO of pstprtm, an idea that was born once she realized there wasn’t a space for women to find holistic guidance and resources easily. I am so excited to share today’s episode where we dive into the power of the pause. Taking a breath and assessing before reacting. And if you find yourself as in love with Blair as I am, you can learn more about her at www.blairbendhop.com, follow her on instagram @blairbadenhop, or over on @pstprtm where she is the one responsible for our GORGEOUS feed. Seriously, it’s beautiful.
Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club. Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com
Consistency doesn't mean what you think it does
Myth of Motherhood
12/30/24 • 19 min
There are a variety of definitions of consistency depending on the context. Consistency of food is different from the consistency of the quality of my moisturizer which is still different from the consistency with which I take care of myself. Not just working out, but fully, wholly, holistically taking care of myself from every direction.
For the purpose of this think piece I’m going to lean more on definitions that reflect consistency in terms of harmony and logical coherence within a logical system.
In the episode...
- Three clients who had huge success from a small dose of consistency
- THIS doesn’t have to be hard
- Read more on the BLOG!
- Redefining consistency
- Why it’s so hard in adulthood and parenthood
- My advice on how to get started
- Consistency IS possible and you deserve it!
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How many episodes does Myth of Motherhood have?
Myth of Motherhood currently has 116 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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