The Mom Mentality Podcast
The Mom Mentality Podcast
Podcast Description
The Mom Mentality is your go-to podcast for authentic conversations about the parts of motherhood that often go overlooked. Hosted by a fellow new mom and therapist, this show dives deep into real talk, mental health topics, and practical strategies to help you redefine what it means to be a mom. Designed for high-achieving and highly sensitive moms, The Mom Mentality offers a non-judgmental, empowering space to be heard, seen, and supported.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide array of themes relevant to motherhood, including mental health, societal expectations, and personal development. Specific episodes delve into topics like dealing with mom guilt, managing anxiety, the significance of mom friendships, and strategies for coping with unexpected challenges in motherhood. It emphasizes practical advice, reflective practices, and an understanding of the emotional landscape that mothers face.
The Mom Mentality is your go-to podcast for authentic conversations about the parts of motherhood that often go overlooked. Hosted by a fellow new mom and therapist, this show dives deep into real talk, mental health topics, and practical strategies to help you redefine what it means to be a mom. Designed for high-achieving and highly sensitive moms, The Mom Mentality offers a non-judgmental, empowering space to be heard, seen, and supported.
Welcome to the 39th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Laura Siddons, birth doula and co-owner of The Nesting Place, is all about the nuances of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), what makes a birth redemptive, rebirth ceremonies, the importance of healing from birth trauma, and how to prepare mentally and physically for a successful VBAC. We explore strategies for supporting women through their birth journeys and the significance of emotional healing and provider support.
About our Guest
Laura Siddons is the co-owner of The Nesting Place and has had a passion for moms and babies since she can remember. She became a birth doula in 2008 and since then has supported hundreds of mothers and families. She works as a birth doula and teaches childbirth education classes at The Nesting Place. Through her work as a doula and own experience in becoming a mother, her passion for supporting families on their parenting paths has only continued to grow. Laura wishes to connect families with resources and 1:1 support services to help them feel supported and make personalized, informed decisions throughout their unique journey.
She believes that parents can never have enough information and support around them; and she is honored to have the opportunity to realize her dream of opening a safe space where they can gather, share, find and give support. Laura lives on Long Island with her husband, and three children.
Website: www.thenestingplaceli.com
Cell: 914-374-1523
Instagram @thenestingplaceli or @the_venus_sisterhood
About the Host
Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist. Her private practice focuses on working with women in the perinatal period and beyond who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a doctoral degree in school/clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has specialized training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). In addition, she pursued further training in EMDR, an evidenced based treatment for trauma. She integrates these different approaches to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. The belief at the core of her work is that our mind and bodies want to heal and have an innate wisdom to do so. With a non-judgmental environment, strong therapeutic rapport, and supportive coping techniques, clients are able to access this wisdom within them.
Connect on Instagram: @drnataliarappa
Check out my website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to seeing you back for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself!
Resources
The Nesting Place – Birth Support Services – https://thenestingplace.com
Venus Sisterhood – Doula and Birth Support – https://venussisterhood.com
Hypnobirthing Classes – https://hypnobirthing.com
EMDR Therapy for Birth Trauma – https://emdr.com
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