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The Mommy Therapists
by The Mommy Therapists
Kristi and Sasha are moms who are also therapists for moms. Join them as they explore the challenges of being mothers, women, working moms, and humans through the lens of trained professionals. Along with general banter, segments include self-awareness, education, affirmations, book reviews, interviews, and tips for managing motherhood. They're ready for you now!
Episodes
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27 - The Self-Care Episode
Kristi and Sasha are back to dive a little bit deeper into the idea of self-care. They explore what it really means to take care of yourself physically and emotionally, and offer tips and suggestions to make it more doable, more manageable, and more meaningful. They're ready for you!
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26 - Love Languages, Sick Kids, and Halloween Costume Tips
Kristi and Sasha check in and share the latest happenings in their own worlds. Sasha processes the unique and layered challenges of managing sick children, and Kristi teaches us about the Five Love Languages and how they can impact our relationships. Finally, they discuss some helpful tips for...
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25 - The OCD Episode
Kristi and Sasha dive into the topic of OCD! Sasha shares her expertise as a therapist as well as someone who has struggled and managed OCD for 10 years. Listen as they share insights around symptoms, subtypes, motherhood challenges, how to find the right therapist, and more. They're ready for you!
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24 - Distress Tolerance Skills, Trusting Yourself, and Thriftmas
The Mommy Therapists are back from their summer break and have a lot to catch up - specifically stress about August. They check in with us and then Kristi teaches about distress tolerance skills from DBT to use when emotions are intense. Sasha discusses an affirmation about self-trust, and…
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23 - Living with an Autoimmune Disorder as a Teacher and Mother with Sarah
Kristi and Sasha have a guest today! Sarah is an elementary school teacher and mother of two girls that also struggles with an autoimmune disease. She's here to talk about the challenges, the coping skills, the guilt, and the grace. There are also a few tips to support our kids at school and some...
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22 - Pregnancy Isn't Neutral and What To Do When You Don't Love Every Part of Motherhood
Hello again! Kristi and Sasha are back to discuss the end of summer and thoughts on how pregnancy (and it's effects) are anything but neutral. Kristi also shares insights to not loving EVERY part of motherhood and how to adjust if that is true for you too. They're ready for you!
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21 - The Husband Episode
The Mommy Therapists take a break from their regular routine and instead interview their husbands, Zack and Derek. They discuss topics from identity shifts in fatherhood to postpartum struggles as a "helpless" partner. Between funny quips and ridiculous idioms, the husbands open up and share...
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20 - Parenting Challenges, Rewriting Grief Trauma, and Taking Kids to a Baseball Game
The Mommy Therapists are back, reporting on self care and social activities, normalizing the stressful nature of motherhood in the summer. Sasha processes the challenges of parenting children today vs decades ago, and Kristi teaches us a skill to manage grief activations. They discuss the…
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19 - Body Acceptance, More Attachment, and Cuddling for Dopamine
The Mommy Therapists check in with us about how they are spending their time and planning their summers. Kristi processes the discomfort of body expectations and encourages a new perspective on body acceptance. Sasha teaches us some more tidbits about attachment, and discusses how 10 minutes of...
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18 - The Power of Mindfulness and Yoga with Savannah Seninger
The Mommy Therapists have a special guest today, Savannah Seninger - a fellow mommy therapist with special certifications in perinatal mental health and yoga. Savannah teaches about the power of mindfulness and yoga to heal your mind and body, regulate with your littles, and bring you back to…
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17 - How to Co-Regulate with PEACE and Tips for Planning Summer
The Mommy Therapists are back and discussing taking sick days, the power of self care, and struggles with multitasking. Kristi teaches us how to co-regulate with our kids when they are having big emotions using an acronym PEACE, and Sasha shares that sometimes affirmations can be flexible.…
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16 - The Mother's Day Episode - featuring our kids
Happy Mothers Day! The Mommy Therapists have interviewed their 7 children and discuss their answers, looking for patterns, clarity, and hilarity. Enjoy!
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15 - Building Your Village and Postpartum OCD with Betty Flores
*Mature Content warning - discussions of intrusive thoughts around SA occur and may not be suitable for little ears The Mommy Therapists have a special guest today - Betty Flores, LCSW, PMHC-C, and friend! After checking in, Kristi and Sasha ask Betty to share her insights and expertise on...
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14 - Trauma Activations Explained and Spontaneous Moments of Connection
The Mommy Therapists check in and share their insights into tender emotions and self-care challenges. Kristi teaches us what trauma activations (or triggers) really are and Sasha explores letting your kiddos make mistakes without judging yourself. Kristi reminds us that we can do hard things when...
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13 - Relationship OCD, Gratitude instead of Guilt, and Budget Tips
In this episode, Sasha and Kristi banter about embarrassing your kids with dancing in public, check in on their current stressors, and discuss the importance of acting on your needs. Sasha teaches about Relationship OCD, and Kristi processes how gratitude can replace guilt. Finally, they offer…
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12 - Basic Human Rights, What To To if My Kid is Struggling, and a Surprise Charcuterie Board
Sasha and Kristi check in, discuss a meditation called Basic Human Rights, and share a review of the book "The Whole Brain Child" by Dan Siegel. Kristi teaches us practical steps on what to do if our kiddos are struggling, and Sasha suggests using a surprise charcuterie board to get your kiddos…
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11 - Parenthood Stages and the Window of Tolerance
The Mommy Therapists discuss recent challenges while considering the various challenges with the different stages of parenthood, and remind us that our strength is greater than our struggles. Sasha teaches about the Window of Tolerance and how to cope when you are struggling to stay regulated…
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10 - The Postpartum Episode
In this special episode, Kristi and Sasha share their personal postpartum experiences that inspired them both to become therapists for moms. They share vulnerable truths and moments of fear and failure, and open up about the ways that moms actually need support at this time. They're ready for…
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09 - Life Changing Sentences, Matrescence, and Nights Off
Sasha and Kristi are back again discussing those silly leprechauns, spending time with family, and trying to convince themselves that they are capable of today. Life changing sentences are discussed - what is one of yours? Kristi teaches us about the meaning and importance of Matrescence and…
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08 - Not Knowing, TIPP, and a Coping Skills Bracket
The Mommy Therapists check in and discuss self care and self awareness, as well as normalize not knowing what to do all the time. Sasha teaches us the TIPP skill after Kristi shares an affirmation about changing our minds. This March Madness episode ends in a Great 8 Bracket of the most common...
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07 - Human Being vs Human Doing, WiseMind, and ASL
The Mommy Therapists check in with us again this week to build self awareness and mindfulness. Kristi discusses the idea that we are a human being, not a human doing, and teaches us the power of the WiseMind skill to make authentic decisions that will reduce regret. Sasha shares the tip of…
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06 - Self-Compassion, Values, and Tips for your Car
The Mommy Therapists, Kristi and Sasha, check in with us to discuss weariness and how to lean into self-compassion to manage hard days. They give you permission to NOT always be ok and to NOT shoulder the burden of keeping everyone happy, and teach us how to identify and realign with your values…
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05 - Connection, Attachment, & (of course) Grief
Today, Kristi and Sasha check in with us, report on some recent adventures and loss, and explore the importance of connection with our kiddos as they grow up. They discuss Attachment Theory as well as ways to let go of guilt, lean into the grief, and be flexible as you find ways to create…
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04 - Being a Working Mom with Krista and Amberli
The Mommy Therapists (Kristi and Sasha) are joined by two other working moms, fellow mommy therapists Krista and Amberli, to discuss the challenges and joys of being a working mom. Listen as they discuss their journeys, their struggles, what assumptions they are hoping to challenge, and ways they...
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03 - Healthy Dissociations & Happy-Healthy-Hopeful-Whole
In episode 3, the Mommy Therapists check in with us and process the idea of sharing your hobbies with your children rather than isolating yourself. Kristi shares an affirmation all about balance and self-reflection and Sasha teaches a coping skill called the Container. Listen to hear some easy...
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02 - "Shoulds" & Self Regulation
In episode 2, the Mommy Therapists engage in a lively and insightful conversation covering topics such as childhood movies, family dynamics, aging, self-care, and stress management. They share personal reflections, emphasize the importance of self care, and teach a skill for self-regulation....
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01 - The Introduction
In the inaugural episode of the Mommy Therapists podcast, hosts Kristi and Sasha introduce themselves and share their experiences as both mothers and therapists. They discuss the purpose of the podcast, which is to provide support and validation for mothers navigating the challenges of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kristi and Sasha are moms who are also therapists for moms. Join them as they explore the challenges of being mothers, women, working moms, and humans through the lens of trained professionals. Along with general banter, segments include self-awareness, education, affirmations, book reviews, interviews, and tips for managing motherhood. They're ready for you now!
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Kristi and Sasha are moms who are also therapists for moms. Join them as they explore the challenges of being mothers, women, working moms, and humans through the lens of trained professionals. Along with general banter, segments include self-awareness, education, affirmations, book reviews,...
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