Overwhelmed Moms, You Belong Here: Our Story and What This Podcast Is About

Welcome to Mama You Belong—a podcast about the real, messy, and beautiful journey of matrescence. In our first episode, we share our own stories, why we started this podcast, and how we hope to build a community where every mom feels she belongs. Kirsten, a physical therapist and birth doula shares her personal experiences with perinatal mental health challenges, including the impact of a traumatic pregnancy loss and parenting a neurodivergent child.  Molly, a mental health therapist, offers insights from her journey through infertility and the realities of postpartum life. We discuss the concept of matrescence, acknowledging the transformational and often tumultuous nature of becoming a mother. (Read the book on matresence with us for future episodes) Our candid conversation aims to illuminate the feelings of inadequacy many mothers face when fitting into societal expectations and to foster a sense of belonging within our community. Through shared stories and expert insights, we seek to empower mothers by creating a supportive space for connection and understanding in their unique journeys.Support the showKirsten's Physical Therapy websiteThe Nuture CollectiveMama You Belong InstagramKirsten's Instagram Molly's InstagramMolly’s music Sister Veery on bandcampMolly’s music website