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A place to educate, empower, connect, and laugh. Host Jessica Gershman, a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness practitioner and a busy mom of 4, invites you to explore your own inner journey and expand on the topics you need to know to become your own best self advocate - health, sex, parenting, marriage, friendship, and everything in between; plus weekly mindfulness tips to invite a little zen into your life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday so check back often for the latest. Follow us on Instagram@the_zen_mommy
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Hey there, all you Zen Mamas! Have you gone through breakup after breakup and noticed that you seem to be dating different versions of the same person? Have you struggled to define your “type” or to articulate exactly what it is that you’re looking for in a relationship? Today, we’re speaking with Tal Yardeni, a relationship coach who teaches that the most important thing we can do to build a great relationship with someone else is to first learn to love and trust ourselves. Tal Yardeni on InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, mamas! Take a deep breath, summer is here. It’s time for lazy days, sleeping in, and the best parties of the year! This week, we’re chatting with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess, event planner to the stars, and author of the book “But Are You Making Any Money?” Marley gives us tips and tricks for how to throw great parties (even on a budget!) and also shares a bit of that Hollywood insider gossip that we all love and crave. With a client list that includes Pierce Brosnan and Sofia Vergara, she’s got enough experience and ideas to keep you inspired for a lifetime.But Are You Making Any Money?The Party Goddess WebsiteThe Party Goddess InstagramThe Profit Goddess InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, Zen Mamas! So many of us spend time focusing on our romantic relationships and on being great parents. But what about our friendships? Do we even need them at our age? And if we do, where can we find new ones, and how do we keep those relationships healthy? This week, we’re chatting with moms Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-Smith, two “accidental besties” and co-hosts of the hit podcast “Momtourage.” Keri and Ashley met after answering a casting call looking for moms to co-host a podcast. Initially, they were only co-workers, but over time, the two have not just managed to develop a hilarious show, they’ve also built a great friendship. Listen in for the rest of their sweet, funny, and informative story. MomtourageMomtourage InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey mamas! During this season, we’ve talked about a number of alternative healing modalities. Today’s guest is Tracey Tee, co-founder and CEO of Band of Mothers Media and creator of Moms on Mushrooms, a micro-dosing course made exclusively for moms. With over ten years of experience in the mom sphere, Tracey has recently created an intimate, sacred space for mothers to explore the use of plant medicine. Join us to hear what she has to say about the difference between traditional healing modalities, recreational drug use, and microdosing in order to go inward and begin a healing journey. You’ll learn how Tracey navigated difficult changes in her own life with the support of psilocybin, and how plant medicine works to repattern the triggering aspects of the brain. Tracey shares advice from her own journey and research, reminding us of our skewed attitudes towards drugs based on the government’s approval, and encourages listeners to open their minds to this powerful healing modality today. Thanks for tuning in. Key Points From This Episode:Today’s guest: co-founder of Band of Mothers Media and creator of Moms on Mushrooms.The micro-dosing course Tracey offers and why she has chosen to target moms.Tracey’s relationship with drugs and alcohol leading up to this point.The mindset shift from getting fucked up to using drugs to heal.Band of Mothers Media, turning 40, and the journey of spiritual growth that Tracey went on.How losing everything in 2020 led to an out-of-body experience.The support she found in microdosing that helped her to alchemize it all.How psychedelics bring the dark stuff to the surface, empowering you to face it.Growing mushrooms at home, and how they grow everywhere on earth.What a microdose is: a sub-perceptual dose of psilocybin with no psychotropic effects.How plant medicine can help the triggering aspects of your brain to repattern.The difference between the effect of SSRIs and psilocybin as healing modalities.Frequency around microdosing: five days on with two days off, or four days on with three days off.What the digital microdosing course consists of: a three-month course with six biweekly calls and six biweekly lessons.How she learned about the value of community and therapy.What she tells naysayers: open your mind with a reverence towards other cultures.Advice for mamas who want to slow down: take it slow, learn how to be vulnerable, and learn to reject the idea of being a supermom.Changing your life to look how you want it to, and beating skepticism to find real solutions.Where to find Moms on Mushrooms online.Her $50 discount on the microdosing course for today’s listeners.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: How to Change Your Mind on AmazonTracey Tee on LinkedIn Moms on Mushrooms Moms on Mushrooms on Instagram Band of MothersThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! There are so many names, and so many functions for the range of anti-aging aesthetics on offer today. While we can’t stop Father Time from knocking on our door, many of us want to slow the aging process and age as gracefully as possible. Whatever your pain tolerance and need, there seems to be something for everyone. But sometimes that can make it even harder to find what works for you! Today’s guest, Merry Thornton, is a skincare expert here to help today’s listeners navigate the options on offer today. She is the founder of Element Medical Aesthetics, a premier medical spa in New Canaan, Connecticut, with a wealth of wisdom about which treatments work best, and an additive approach to preventative and restorative skincare. With the aim to help her patients to look like the best possible version of themselves, she generously shares her knowledge with us here today. Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today’s guest, Merry Thornton, with Element Medical Aesthetics.How she got involved in medical and aesthetic dermatology before starting her business.The role of filler and lasers in combination with surgery.Why women have become more honest about what they have had done.Where aesthetics fits into the continuum of makeup, hair dye, and more.The additive approach she takes with procedures. Why she recommends starting botox when you are young.Why the goal is to make you look like the best version of yourself instead of someone else.The size of a syringe of filler: only enough to fill a blueberry!Fast botox metabolizers and how long you can generally expect your treatment to last.The correlation between dosage and duration.Why product selection is so important on different parts of the face.Which products Merry is loving the most on the face.A recommendation never to try to insert your own filler.Why you shouldn’t take advice on drugs that are invested or inhaled via social media.Why it is better to be preventative than corrective.Sunscreen and why you should use it everyday of the year.The daytime protect and nighttime repair routines she encourages. What brings Merry inner peace including nature, taking a bath, and coloring with her kids.Why it is so important to get sufficient sleep, eat healthily, and take care of our health.Living free of judgment and embracing what boosts your confidence.Tweetables:“There’s always going to be a need for surgical procedures. There are certain limitations to what we do. But even if you get a facelift, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get filler or lasers because with a facelift you are repositioning tissue, but if you’re lacking volume you’re still going to need filler.” — Merry Thornton [0:06:20]“We want you to be the best version of yourself. We’re not trying to turn you into someone else.” — Merry Thornton [0:20:01]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Merry Thornton on LinkedIn Merry Thornton on Instagram Element Medical Aesthetics Element Medical Aesthetics on InstagramThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, Mamas! Today, we’re working on something that most of us struggle with: a mentality of abundance and prosperity. Many of us feel like we’re stretched pretty thin, either financially or energetically. We want more flow, more time, more energy, and yes, more money. Maybe you have a money story that isn’t serving you anymore, or maybe you’d just like more abundance in your life. Well, get yourself in a comfortable position or even out in nature where you feel relaxed and inspired, pop in those headphones, and get ready for a powerful meditation to manifest and bring more of what you want into your life. Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Do you struggle with sleep? Falling asleep? Staying asleep? Yoga Nidra is a form of psychic sleep that helps to prepare your body for sleep and reset. While you can do this practice during the middle of the day, it’s best used at night in bed, with all of the evening’s errands finished so you can fall peacefully to sleep with nothing else on your mind. So get snug, pop in your headphones, and get ready for the best sleep of your life! Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Naming a child is one of the most important decisions you will make. In 2022, people are getting more creative than ever before, with websites like Nameberry leading the way. Joining us in conversation is baby name expert Sophie Kihm with Nameberry. Join us today to hear the story of Sophie’s unconventional career path, and why her work in the field of baby names encompasses so many different fields. She believes that names are important, but not for the reason you might think. Tune in today to hear Sophie weigh in on what Jessica’s choice of baby names says about her, what influences your child’s life far more than their first name, and common trends in the world of baby names today. You’ll hear about the Name DNA tool on Nameberry, as well as how the website leverages the power of the Zodiac to help you find and understand your baby naming style. Sophie reassures listeners that it's totally normal not to be in love with your child’s name when you first choose it, and shares some interesting predictions for our society’s next chapter of choosing names. Tune in to hear all this and more today. Key Points From This Episode:The story of how Sophie Kihm became an expert in baby names.Different points of view from which you can approach the study of baby names. How the book Beyond Jennifer & Jason forms the basis for the Nameberry website.The unexpected reason that names are important.What influences your child’s future far more than a first name. Jennifer, Jessica, and Michael; popular names before the advent of the internet.What Jessica’s choices, ‘Eva’ and ‘Iyla’ say about her as a person.A trend towards creativity.Name trends influenced by the digital world.How the Name DNA generator on Nameberry’s website helps you find your style. The pressure that people experience today while choosing a name for their child.Why people usually fall in love with their child’s name.Rare name regrets and what causes them.Naming babies according to astrology.The Zodiac Name tool on Nameberry which focuses on the parents’ names. Sophie weighs in on Jessica and her husband’s baby name personalities.Why it’s totally normal not to be in love with your child’s name when you name them.2023 trends for baby names: Miles and Josephine to reach the top 50, fun old-school nicknames, and more.How people are starting to use names to signal what they are interested in. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sophie KihmSophie Kihm on LinkedInSophie Kihm on InstagramSophie Kihm on Twitter Name DNA GeneratorZodiac Names NameberryNameberry on TikTokNameberry on FacebookNameberry on InstagramBeyond Jennifer & JasonThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Toxic Diet Culture is all around us, and today we’re going to talk about it. Our relationship with food and with our bodies is fraught, but unlike drugs or alcohol, we have to recreate that relationship and make peace with the ongoing changes in our bodies. Joining us in conversation today is Lauren Dorman, a registered dietician with over 20 years of experience behind her. Tune in today to hear Lauren’s perspective on what diet culture actually is, and why you should choose self-care instead of restriction. While recognizing that food guilt is a part of our conditioning, she offers us practical alternatives to change our attitudes and benefit our digestion! Hear the real reason most diets don’t work, how you can be a better parent by teaching your children good habits, and what you can gain from scheduling two appointments per year with an anti-diet registered dietician. Join us as we talk mindset shifts, and Lauren introduces us to five ways to eat from a place of self care instead of restriction. Thanks for tuning in to hear all this and more today! Key Points From This Episode:The reality of toxic diet culture in our world today. How Lauren’s theory and relationship with food and nutrition has evolved since she first trained as a dietician.Why flexibility is so important instead of the restriction ingrained in our culture. What diet culture actually is.Self-care instead of restriction and giving yourself grace for food guilt.Mindful eating and digestion.The real reason most diets don’t work.What she teaches parents to help them to create a good relationship with food.Hidden adverse effects of dieting on the body and mind.Internal dialogues and assessing whether you would say those things to a child.Reducing the impact of diet culture by meeting with an anti-diet registered dietician twice a year.Mindset shifts from fear and anxiety to satisfaction and peace.Five ways to eat from a place of self care including breaking the fast in the morning.How mindfulness changes your relationship with food, starting with taking more time to eat each meal.What changes when you start to think about which foods feel best for you.How awareness empowers you to make better decisions.“The main reason diets don’t work is not because a person failed, not because they didn’t have the motivation or the willpower, it’s because your body wants and needs to be regularly fed throughout the day with enough energy.” — Lauren Dorman [0:12:10]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lauren Dorman on LinkedIn Lauren Dorman on Instagram10 Was to Practice Self Care Through NutritionThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, Zen Mamas! We know you love your kiddos, but do you sometimes feel that you can’t remember who you were without them? In a society that focuses exclusively on new babies rather than on new moms, have you ever felt that, in the process of becoming a mom, you lost a piece of yourself? This week, we are talking to Marnie Madras, a business owner and mom of four. Marnie is the rare mom who LOVED being pregnant, and she’s on a mission to help other women feel the same. She shares with us her story of motherhood and how she learned that prioritizing herself is the only way to enjoy the process. She also shares her motivation in creating Rumbly, a subscription service delivering curated boxes to expecting moms. Listen in to be inspired! RumblyRumbly on InstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, Zen Mamas! You may have noticed that, as years go by, discussions of trauma are everywhere. Trauma is endemic in our culture, and sometimes it feels like there’s nothing we can do to avoid or overcome it. But this week, we’re joined by Dominiece Clifton, who has made it her life’s mission to heal her own trauma, and to assist others in their own trauma journeys. A registered yoga instructor and certified trauma-informed breathwork and meditation facilitator, Dominiece is the host of The School of Healing podcast and founder of  Move and Still, which focuses on trauma recovery and holistic stress management. Dominiece is here to remind us that there is always hope, and even trauma isn’t forever. School of Healing PodcastDominiece’s InstagramDominiece’s LinkedInNourish Wellness CollectiveSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
5 Minutes per day is all you need to increase the presence and joy in your life.  Come back to this short mediation as often as you like. For the video, check out my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@the_zen_mommy/featuredSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey Mamas! Remember those days when you felt so young and free, and like age was just a state of mind? Well, if you find that the years are finally catching up with you, that you’re a bit achy in the morning, and that you just can’t get rid of that final five pounds, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. Lori Zabka is a board-certified functional nutrition counselor and holistic health practitioner. She sees the body as a system in need of balance, and advises her clients on what to eat, how much to eat, and how to exercise to achieve optimal health and longevity. Lori Zabka on InstagramLori’s WebsiteSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Do you ever feel that your fear of failure is keeping you from going for what you really want? Have your kids reached an age where they’re independent, but you’re not sure what to do with your newfound freedom? This week, we’re chatting with blogger and author Lauren Thomas about her new cookbook “The Modern Hippie Table,” but we’re also digging deep and discussing those ever-present voices of self-doubt, a common phenomenon known as “Imposter Syndrome.” If you’ve ever wondered what you could accomplish with a bit more confidence, then this episode is for you! Modern Hippie Table Lauren Thomas WebsiteInstagramSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Get it together, mamas! Welcome back to another week of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast. It’s almost summer, which brings up lots of feelings in mamas everywhere. There’s the laid-back schedules, but also the fighting, the bickering, and the boredom. This week, we chat with Eirene Heidelberger, founder of Get It Together Mom (or GIT Mom), a nationally renown parent coaching and advice company that empowers moms to feel in control in this totally out-of-control experience we call parenting. GIT Mom is the only coaching company focusing on moms’ happiness, rather than their kids. Eirene is here to share her incredible story and help us through the summer, but more than that, she’s here to help us have a good time and enjoy being a mom. Get It Together Mom WebsiteGet It Together Mom InstagramGet It Together Mom BookSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
We all need a little more yoga right? Grab your mat, water, and towel and join me for this all-levels flow to open and warm up your morning body.  For the Video Version, check out my Youtube Channel Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey Mamas, thanks for tuning in to a brand new episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! This is a space where you can show up authentically, have a laugh, educate yourself, and hear a little bit of yourself in each of the guests. Today, we have fellow podcast host and mental health advocate Christie Rocha joining us in conversation. Christie kicks off our discussion by sharing snippets of her own mental health journey, which she later realized has many parallels to the experience other women have navigating the world of motherhood and marriage. Next, you’ll hear about what she has gained through building a relationship with her therapist who provides a container for her to say things she can’t share with anyone else. We touch on taking a seasonal approach to life before Christie shares why it is so important for others to realize the power of asking for help, encouraging listeners to shed their preconceptions in order to benefit from therapy. Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today’s guest, podcast host and mental health advocate, Christie Rocha.Christie’s automated email response which relieves the anxiety of not being able to respond immediately.The mental health journey with postpartum depression that led her to start her podcast.How a friend sharing her experience with a therapist led Christie to seek out therapy for herself.The common experience women have of reaching every milestone and feeling unfulfilled.Why the image of motherhood and marriage is so glamorized and how that affects women.The origins of Christie’s belief that therapy wasn’t for people like her.Why she currently believes that everyone can benefit from therapy today.The power of saying things out loud to her therapist that she would never share with anyone else.How sharing information with your therapist differs from sharing it with your loved ones.The introspection that happens when Christie relays information to her therapist.What Christie’s mental health journey looks like at the moment.How therapy has helped her to set boundaries to no longer be available to everyone all the time.Approaching our lives as seasons.Managing her PMDD by allowing the ebb and flow of her life.Why she believes healing is a lifelong journey.The biggest thing she wants listeners to know: asking for help is okay!Why she recommends that you pursue therapy if you have any interest in it.Reframing self-care to suit your life’s circumstances.The power of taking the moment to notice and validate yourself.“I believe that therapy can be for everyone. If you’re truly opposed to it, then it’s probably not going to work for you, and therefore, not an avenue you can explore. But I believe that everyone has something they can work on.” — [0:14:03]“I think we can heal from things, but in general there will always be something going on.” — [0:32:03]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sass SaysChristie Rocha on InstagramThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
A great breath technique for pre and postnatal mommas or for anyone looking for a way to ground and de-stress.Check out the video version on my YouTube Channel for more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCPcRGLTbYsSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
When our children enter their teenage years, it seems as if our sweet mama-loving babies are replaced with borderline psychotic monsters. Sometimes as parents, we turn into monsters ourselves as we try to navigate their developing brains. Joining us today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast is the incredible parenting coach, Maureen Spielman, to talk us through parenting teens because all parents fall victim to erratic teenage behavior (even if you are convinced it won’t happen to you). In this episode, we discuss why we have to learn how to parent again during this time, how teenagers trigger us as parents, how to combat those triggers, why our children experience more anxiety than we did growing up, and the challenges social media has presented for teenagers today. Maureen also helps us differentiate between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ teenage behavior and even explains how we can create a safe space for our teenagers to explore their risk-taking side. We also discuss the importance of accepting our roles as our children’s guides rather than as their rulers before talking about how our emotional trauma is reflected in the way we raise our children. Teenagers' emotions and behavior are a direct reflection of something they desperately need and Maureen explains why we need to hold space for them, listen to them, and give them the opportunity to make choices. Finally, Maureen gives us some tools to connect with our teenagers during this difficult time. To hear all this and more, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:The difficulties all parents go through as their children enter their teens. How teenagers trigger us and why we almost have to relearn parenting as they hit that age. Why the era of social media makes raising teenagers more challenging.The importance of remembering the stress and anxiety that our kids experience. Maureen explains ‘normal teenager behavior’ and how to handle it. How to identify concerning behavior in teenagers. How to balance allowing teens to explore their risk-taking side while protecting them from real danger in the world.The importance of listening to your teenagers, holding space for them, and giving them choices. How our own emotional trauma shows up in our parenting. What Maureen suggests parents do to combat their triggers when it comes to their teenagers. How we can connect with our teenagers. Why we should be our children’s guides rather than hierarchical dictators. The importance of acknowledging the needs our children are expressing through their emotions and behavior.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Maureen SpielmanMaureen Spielman on LinkedInMaureen Spielman on FacebookMaureen Spielman on InstagramThe Blessing of a B Minus: Raising Resilient TeenagersSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Hey there, Mamas! This week, we’re chatting with Purvi Lippincott of the Indy Yoga Movement, a non-profit that brings yoga and mindfulness programs to Central Indiana schools and organizations. Purvi is here to share with us the great work that Indy Yoga Movement does in helping to better equip kids to face the challenges of their lives, and she’s also here to lead us through a guided meditation. Get comfy and listen in! Indy Yoga MovementDonate to IYMSupport the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
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Natasha Freije

I love these podcasts! real world advice, but authors, real people, and experts on how to manage my busy life AND my inner peace! put it in your Playlist today!

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