Episode 29: A New Lens on Motherhood: The healing power of video storytelling with Kalee Isbell founder of Isbell Family Films

Welcome to the 28th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Kaylee Isbell, founder of Isbell Family Films. Kaylee shares her journey through postpartum depression and how it led her to discover the healing power of video editing. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of community support, and the impact of social media on parenting. Kaylee emphasizes the significance of preserving family memories and how her business helps families create meaningful films from their footage. The conversation highlights the ongoing journey of self-acceptance and the need for mothers to maintain their identity while navigating the complexities of parenting.   If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you for being here!!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kaylee Isbell and Her Journey 04:45 Navigating Postpartum Depression and Finding Solace in Film 10:59 The Transformative Power of Video Editing 14:19 Mindfulness and Acceptance in Motherhood 19:36 The Long Road to Healing and Therapy 24:11 The Unique Challenges of Motherhood and Postpartum 28:43 The Ongoing Journey of Parenting and Self-Reflection 29:29 The Challenges of Motherhood 34:55 Preparing for a New Addition 40:23 Navigating Social Media as a Parent 45:14 Creating Lasting Family Memories     About our Guest Kalee Isbell is the founder of Isbell Family Films, a company dedicated to helping families preserve the magic of their everyday moments through beautifully edited films. Her journey began in the midst of postpartum depression, when she found solace in editing home videos of her young children. As a mother navigating the challenges of caring for a newborn while feeling like she was falling short for her toddler, Kalee discovered an unexpected source of healing—seeing her family’s story unfold on screen. Kalee is passionate about helping parents see themselves the way their children do—loving, present, and enough. Through her work, she continues to bring joy and perspective to families, ensuring their most precious moments are cherished for generations to come.    Website: www.isbellfamilyfilms.com  Instagram handle: @isbellfamilyfilms   I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself! Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist. Her private practice focuses on working with adolescents and adults in transitional life phases 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: @talkingdrtal     Check out my website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com Email: [email protected]