Episode 17: From Pain to Purpose: On Creating Inclusive Spaces for Mothers with Laura Siddons

Welcome to the 17th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode with Laura Siddons, co-owner of The Nesting Place, is all about creating your village, how transformational experiences shape your path, setting boundaries, and so much more!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Motherhood and Community Support 03:51 Laura's Journey to Becoming a Doula 06:08 The Birth of a Support Group 09:06 Transformative Experiences in Motherhood 12:08 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 15:17 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Mothers 18:04 Lessons from Twin Motherhood 21:04 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries 24:08 Embracing Change and Taking Risks 29:21 Finding Balance in Motherhood 31:51 The Importance of Self-Care 33:37 Healing Through Community Support 35:01 Expanding Offerings for New Parents 36:53 Creating Connections in Parenting 38:40 Reframing the Narrative of Motherhood 41:00 Building a Supportive Village 44:21 Setting Boundaries and Saying No 49:09 Cultivating Family Values   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   I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself!   Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal     Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com Email: [email protected]    motherhood, maternal mental health, postpartum support, community, doula, parenting, self-care, boundaries, support systems, motherhood journey