To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP

Amber Pena Posey is a modern-day medicine woman who guides visionary women, entrepreneurs and helping professionals out of boredom, burnout and boxed-in experiences into soul-fulfilling passion and purpose from the inside out. She is traditionally trained as an integrative nurse practitioner and psychotherapist and consciously deconstructed guide and catalyst for soul initiation and vital creative living. Free resource: https://thefocusedpath.com/creative-rx-antidote/ Website: www.thefocusedpath.com Email: Aposey@thefocusedpath.com Substack: https://theunnameableundertaking.substack.com/subscribe   https://incrowdnow.com/resources/coming-home-a-two-part-letter-to-high-achieving-healthcare-professionals-in-the-midst-of-burnout   https://incrowdnow.com/resources/part-two-a-letter-to-high-achieving-healthcare-professionals-in-the-midst-of-burnout  

Katelyn Carey is an acute care nurse and clinical educator who has spent over 20 years helping people survive and recover from physical and emotional trauma. Her background includes community, pre-hospital and hospital care where she has served as a clinical educator, a director, and a program coordinator for award-winning healthcare systems. For two decades Katelyn has been responsible for designing, building, and teaching programs that support caregivers in everything from community crisis nurseries to nurse and physician residency programs. Along the way she began to dive into the research behind effective communication and care in high-stress spaces. Now, as a TEDx and keynote conference speaker, Katelyn teaches others to increase their compassion and their effectiveness through the principles of trauma-informed learning, holistic wellness, and cognitive science. The tools and resources she has created have been utilized by cancer care organizations around the world.  In this must-listen episode, Katelyn shares with us what it means to be in the “blowfish” zone as well as the differences between compassion and empathy. Learn more: https://www.katelyncarey.com/ Take a listen to Katelyn’s TED talks: The Problem with Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=987xaGgb2XQ&t=6s The Secret to De-Escalating Angry People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQJ-_Zjj0SU Check out Katelyn’s incredible book: Beauty After Breast Cancer: https://www.katelyncarey.com/purchase-book Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-carey-0000/ The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Dr. Diana Londoño is a Board-Certified Urologist and one of the 10% of urologists in the US who are women and the 0.5% who are Latina and women.  She is originally from Mexico City and attended Claremont McKenna College for her undergraduate studies and then went on to attend UCLA for medical school. She completed a 6-year residency in Urology at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. She has experienced burnout twice, which has led her to write and speak about it to raise awareness and help others. She has published multiple articles in prominent medical platforms, including Medscape, Doximity, Kevin MD, Men’s Health, Giddy.com, and WebMD, among others. She is also a contributing author to the books “Thriving After Burnout” and “Medic S.O.S.”  She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts, discussing various topics, including wellness, stress, spirituality, and energy. She has also been featured on TV on Univision, Telemundo, Mundo Fox, CNN Latino, KCET, and ABC News as a health consultant discussing urological topics. Her burnout journey led her to become a certified life coach and founder of Physician Coach Support.com, a peer support platform she ran for 3 years. In 2022, she received the Los Angeles County Medical Association Physician Leadership Award for her work. She is also a Reiki Master and a Pranic Healer, and the mother of two determined and joyful 7 and 9-year-old girls. In this powerful episode, Dr. Londoño discusses with us the power of stress, energy, mindfulness, mindset, and much more! Learn more here: https://dianalondonomd.com/ Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalondonomd/ The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Darlene Cunha MMHC, BSN, CENP-RN is a visionary healthcare executive with over four decades of experience leading clinical and operational excellence across diverse health care settings. Grounded in her nursing roots and guided by the Caritas principles of loving-kindness, dignity, and human connection, Darlene has served in senior leadership roles including Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Renowned for her ability to lead complex systems through transformational change, she blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to healing and wholeness. Her leadership fosters cultures of compassion, accountability, and collaboration—prioritizing both operational performance and the sacred nature of caregiving. Darlene’s legacy is one of purpose-driven impact: mentoring emerging leaders, stewarding innovation with heart, and elevating the human experience at every level of healthcare delivery. Connect with Darlene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenecunha/ The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Dr. Naha Pandya is a dynamic leader in the health industry, known for her strong entrepreneurial drive and commitment to transforming the future of healthcare. After experiencing a traumatic birth, Dr. Naha Pandya recognized a critical gap in postpartum healthcare for women. Motivated by this firsthand insight, she committed herself to research and community-building efforts aimed at addressing this often-overlooked area. Her dedication culminated in the development of The Recovery Method—an innovative approach designed to transform the future of postpartum care. In this important episode, Dr. Pandya shares with us all about The Recovery Method. Learn more about this incredible organization here: https://www.therecoverymethodinfo.com/ Register for "It Takes A Village" in Denver and Chicago here: https://www.therecoverymethodinfo.com/ittakesavillageregistration Follow The Recovery Method: https://www.instagram.com/the_recovery_method/ Reach out: support@therecoverymethodinfo.com The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/  

Heather Grace Nelson is a passionate entrepreneur who champions self-care and a balanced lifestyle. After stepping away from the corporate world, she founded Heather Grace Skincare, where she personally formulates each product with a commitment to quality and wellness. Heather’s journey exemplifies how dedication, hard work, and a focus on self-care can pave the way to personal fulfillment and success. In this episode, Heather shares with us all about skincare, her why, the effects of stress on the skin, and much more!  Check out Heather Grace Skincare here: https://heathergraceskincare.com/ and use the code TOMOMISTOLOVE for 15 % off!  Take a look at Heather's face care instructions here:  https://heathergraceskincare.com/pages/face-care-regime-card?_pos=1&_sid=98f4c9e08&_ss=r Connect with Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathergraceskincare/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathergraceskincare/  The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ *This podcast is meant to support and educate, but not offer medical advice. Contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns.  

Dr. Gupta is an expert in driving transformational change for leading healthcare systems. He is a thought leader in physician engagement, change management, quality transformation, and leadership development. He coaches and mentors healthcare leaders to help them lead transformation efforts for their organizations. An Internal Medicine physician by training, he has held positions as Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Network Performance Improvement, and Director of Care Transformation. Deeply committed to values of compassion, trust, and growth mindset, he is an innovator and champion for staff empowerment. One prominent example is his pioneering work in developing A Loving Organization model to help create sustainable and profitable organizations through a loving systems based approach. Dr. Gupta completed his Internal Medicine training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, received an M.D. and Sc.B. from Brown University, as well as an M.P.H. from Harvard University.  Learn more about A Loving Organization: https://www.alovingorganization.com/ and connect with Apurv here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurvguptamd/ The mission of To Mom is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Carrie Lingenfelter is a former speech therapist turned conscious parenting advocate, podcast host, and changemaker. As the host of the Heart to Heart Parents podcast, she empowers parents with mindful and spiritual tools to raise emotionally intelligent, compassionate children. A mother of two, Carrie draws from her personal journey of overcoming anxiety, perfectionism, and parenting burnout to inspire parents to step into their power. Her mission is to support "changemakers raising changemakers" by fostering self-awareness, emotional growth, and spiritual connection within families. Connect with Carrie https://hearttoheartlife.com/ and follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheSpiritualParent The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community!

Cameron Walker is the author of three books--most recently, the short story collection "How to Capture Carbon." She has also written "The National Monuments" and "Points of Light." Her writing has appeared in publications including the New York Times, Orion, and the Missouri Review, and has won awards from the American Society of Journalists & Authors, the School Library Journal, and Terrain.org. In this episode, Cameron shares with us about her books, her writing journey, and much more! Learn more about Cameron here: cameronwalker.net The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community!

Andrew Stoute is a human resources and leadership professional as well as a podcast host of “Let’s Be Diverse: Solutions for HR Leaders, Managers and the Workforce." The podcast aims to discuss common issues and solutions in Human Resources that focuses on conversations about current needs and solutions through opinions, expertise, and personal stories. In this episode, Andrew shares with us all about active listening and open communication from HR and beyond perspective. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-stoute/ The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community!

I love all my podcast episodes but this one may be my favorite! I was thrilled to celebrate the launch of my book “To Mom Is To Love: Pioneering a New Kind of Motherhood”  with these amazing leaders! Take a listen to the replay and grab a copy of my book with this link: https://www.tomomistolove.com/coming-soon-03 Guest speakers: Ambreen Nadeem is among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in 2024. She is a Psychologist, Founder of Psychology Talks and Co-Founder of Save Lives Project. Ambreen is a bestselling author and a keynote speaker. She is the podcast host of Psychology Talks as well as Mental Health Advocate.  Calvin Lawrence holds a master’s degree from Texas Christian University, and a post master’s in administration from Texas Woman’s University.  He also earned his doctorate while in Texas at Baylor University. Dr. Lawrence has over 41 years of proven experience and leadership at all levels.  He is currently serving as the CEO of "Calvin Lawrence Speaks" and author of "The Happy Leader: Relatable stories of influence and hope."  Dionne Nicholls-Germain is the Founder of Live Your Best Life for You, an executive coaching, leadership training, and speaking business serving an international clientele.  Dionne is a highly sought-after speaker, whose previous clients include The Government of Canada, PayPal, Mental Health Connecticut, and New York University. Dionne is the Forbes-featured author of The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal for High-Performing High Achievers and creator of The Conquering Unforgiveness Workplace Workshop.  Dr. Barbara Vokatis is an educator with international teaching experiences. Currently, she is a professor at SUNY Oneonta, in Upstate New York. She teaches literacy courses to both future and current teachers. As a researcher, Dr. Vokatis studies learning in innovative courses, innovative inquiry spaces for children, and her innovative Animal-Assisted Education lab in a local elementary school. Dr. Vokatis is an author of books on Animal-Assisted Education and host of the podcast: “Get Inspired with Dr. Barb” Claudenne Lea is a dynamic podcaster, motivational speaker, and event host who is dedicated to helping individuals get through life’s many challenges. With a passion for uplifting others, Claudenne shares empowering strategies and inspiring stories to help and motivate listeners to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals one step at a time. Dr. Jen Fraser is an award-winning educator and international expert on abuse cultures and how to transform them. She is the author of the incredible book "The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health." and forthcoming "The Gaslit Brain."  Dr. Carlos Garcia is a Clinical Psychologist, Coach, Author and Speaker. He is the founder of The Mastery Group and Tampa Counseling and Wellness. Dr. Garcia received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at Rutgers University. Dr. Garcia also served in the armed forces as a United States Marine and as a firefighter and paramedic prior to receiving his doctorate degree. He draws on his years of experience in both military and professional organizations to teach individuals how to become more masterful leaders and performers. His passion lies in helping others grow and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. He is the author of “The Unseen Journey”  Heather Grace Nelson is a passionate entrepreneur who champions self-care and a balanced lifestyle. After stepping away from the corporate world, she founded Heather Grace Skincare, where she personally formulates each product with a commitment to quality and wellness. Heather’s journey exemplifies how dedication, hard work, and a focus on self-care can pave the way to personal fulfillment and success. Kevin Monroe is an incredible and enthusiastic advocate for gratitude. In 2018, Kevin witnessed the power of gratitude after experiencing a depressive episode. It subsequently became his mission to spread gratefulness to others and infuse it into every aspect of his life. Kevin hosted his first tremendously successful gratitude challenge in June 2019. Throughout the past few years Kevin has created awesome resources for gratitude include The Gratitude Challenge Card Deck and “Don’t Wait To Thank” as well as his new HOPE series!   Dr. Courtney Beck is an adjunct professor at Florida State University. She is also the founder of Plenty of Positivity and the podcast host of Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck. She is a former elite-level gymnast who competed at the University of Florida where she became an NCAA All-American and was a member of two SEC Championship team titles. She has corporate sales experience. She also coached club-level gymnastics, as well as the FSU Club Gymnastics Team. In addition, she founded the Women In Sports Association at Florida State University where her passion for helping young women would become a reality. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport Management and an MBA from Florida State University, a master’s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida, and a bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Florida. She is passionate about community building, education, and sport. Victoria Victorenko is a dedicated mental health therapist and health and wellness coach with a passion for supporting moms throughout their entire journey. With a background in psychology, gerontology, and organizational behavior, Vickie brings a unique perspective to her work. Her 10+ years of experience in human resources and applied behavior analysis,coupled with her 8+ years of working in private practice, to working with moms in a community hospital setting, including labor & delivery, to end-of-life care, this has equipped her to address the complex needs of humans (and mothers) at every stage. Frank Sinclair is the co-host of the weekly podcast and radio show “Be Encouraged with Frank and Lisa.” This amazing show provides stories and insights on how to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Frank is also a Chief Encouragement Officer at Dream Again Business Consulting. 

Zoë Bishop is a Professional Encourager and business owner of Torchlight Wellbeing.  Zoë is the founder of the gratitude mantra and brand "Blessed Before You’re Dressed" or BBYD. It's her mission to encourage us all to be thankful as soon as we wake up. Connect with Zoë on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoerbishop/ and check out her website: https://blessedbeforedressed.co.uk/ The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community!

Stella Falkner is the founder of DOWA Health. Stella is a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist, Certified Postpartum Doula, as well as Childbirth and Lactation Educator. Stella created Dowa “to pay if forward in gratitude to the moms who saved her life. The word “Dowa” comes from the Korean word “dowajo” which means “help.” Dowa is Stella’s thank you letter to the moms who helped carry her. Learn more about DOWA here: https://www.dowahealth.com/library Follow DOWA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dowahealth/ The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community!

Cheyenne Halbert is the Director of Operations at Mind Muscle Pro Growth & Marketing Specialist for Natural Parents Company. Cheyenne is passionate about whole body wellness, with an emphasis on mental wellbeing. As a single mother of three, she deeply understands the challenges of balancing mental health, family, and personal growth. She is dedicated to breaking mental health stigma and to provide essential resources and peer support to those seeking healing. In this episode Cheyenne discusses with us her own motherhood journey, the importance of community, mental health awareness, the amazing resources Mind Muscle Pro offers and much more! Be sure to check out Mind Muscle Pro at: https://www.mindmusclepro.com/ and follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindmusclepro/  The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/ 

Shalini Thyagaraja “empowers individuals to connect with their inner compass and nurture a mind-body connection. Through her company, Mind Space, she inspires balanced, purposeful living with personalized guidance and transformative practices.” With over 20 years of corporate leadership, Shalini serves as a Director at a leading global tech company, driving innovation and leading high-performing teams. Shalini is also a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and wellness. Shalini is also certified in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Meditation, breathwork, Reiki, and INN Health Coach. Shalini also hosts a podcast of her own called “Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal” In this incredibly informative episode, Shalini educates us on different kinds of yoga including trauma informed yoga, the power of helping and serving others, bio individuality, and much more! Learn more about Shalini here: https://www.mindspacejourney.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkwellnesswithshalIG:www.instagram.com/mindspacewithshal The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Join us and subscribe, share, and follow. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/