Momma Uprooted

Motherhood changes everything—including your body, your energy, and how you feel day-to-day.If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not like yourself… this episode is for you.In this supportive and honest conversation, we’re breaking down simple, realistic ways moms can start feeling better from the inside out—without adding more pressure or perfection.We talk about:Why so many moms feel disconnected from their bodiesWhat nervous system regulation actually looks like in real lifeHow to support your hormones through simple daily habitsCycle syncing in a way that works for busy momsAnd how to start feeling like yourself again—one small step at a timeThis isn’t about doing more… it’s about supporting your body in the season you’re in.You’re not broken—you just need support, mama 🤍You got this. Keep going. Do you.🌸 Connect with JordanIf this episode spoke to you and you’re ready to start supporting your body in a more intentional, holistic way… I can’t recommend Jordan enough 🤍She has such a real, grounded approach to helping women:– understand their hormones– regulate their nervous system– and actually feel like themselves againYou can connect with her here:🌐 Montgomery Holistic Wellness📧 [email protected]📲 @montgomeryholisticwellnessUse code CYCLESYNC if you reach out

Sleep deprivation, long nights, and the overwhelming feeling of “am I doing this wrong?” — this is a conversation so many moms are living, but not always talking about.In this episode of Mama Uprooted, we’re diving into the reality of baby sleep, the mental load of motherhood, and what it actually feels like to function on empty. From the 2am wakeups to the quiet tears and self-doubt, this episode is here to remind you… you are not failing.Joined by a certified sleep consultant and fellow mom, we talk through real-life struggles, gentle support, and what it looks like to navigate sleep in a way that feels right for you and your baby — without pressure, guilt, or perfection.If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or alone in this season… this episode is for you.You’re not doing it wrong.You’re doing something really hard.✨ Follow along for more support, real conversations, and weekly motherhood themes:👉 @sleepyheadsols👉 @mommauprooted

In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with author Allison to talk about her powerful story behind Salt in the Wound — a journey through family wounds, faith, healing, and the responsibility many women feel to break generational cycles. Together, they dive into what happens when becoming a mother brings hidden patterns to the surface… and how that awareness can become the starting point for change. This conversation explores: • The unexpected emotional awakening that comes with motherhood • How generational patterns quietly shape us • The balance between strength and emotional expression • Healing family wounds and finding your voice • Faith, redemption, and growth through motherhood • What it really looks like to break cycles for your children If you’ve ever felt like motherhood opened parts of your story you didn’t expect — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone… and that healing is possible. Connect with Allison: Instagram: @allison.juhl19 Be sure to follow Allison and stay tuned for her upcoming book Salt in the Wound. Motherhood doesn’t just raise children — it raises awareness. In this episode, Emily sits down with Allison to talk about healing generational patterns, emotional growth, and the awakening that motherhood can bring. motherhood healing, generational trauma, breaking cycles, postpartum identity, motherhood podcast, emotional healing, faith and motherhood

After having babies, many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” — eat less, work out harder, and shrink themselves as quickly as possible.But what if that approach is actually working against your body?In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with fitness and nutrition coach Tiffany Wickes to talk about what really happens to a woman’s metabolism after pregnancy, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and years of putting herself last.Together, they unpack why under-eating, over-training, and chasing quick weight loss often leave moms feeling exhausted, stuck, and discouraged — and how fueling properly, building muscle, and creating metabolic safety may be the true path toward strength and sustainable fat loss.This conversation shifts the focus from shrinking your body to supporting it.✨ Inside this episode:Why “eat less, move more” backfires after motherhoodWhat’s really happening to metabolism after babiesThe truth about cortisol and dieting cyclesWhy carbs are not the enemyMuscle building for busy momsSupporting fat loss without restrictionRealistic strength training for motherhood seasonsHealing your relationship with food and your bodyIf you’ve ever felt like your body changed after kids and never went back — this episode is for you.Your body isn’t broken. It may just need support.About Our Guest — Tiffany Wickes Tiffany is a nutrition and fitness coach who specializes in helping women — especially busy moms — build strength, support their metabolism, and move away from restrictive dieting cycles.Her approach focuses on sustainable nutrition, muscle development, metabolic health, and creating long-term results without punishment or extremes.She is passionate about helping women feel strong, fueled, and confident in their bodies through realistic strategies that work within motherhood and real life.🔗 Connect With Tiffany🌐 Website: www.tiffanywickes.com 📱 Instagram: @tiffanylwickes 📩 Coaching Info: DM tiffany to get startedd🌱 CONNECT WITH MAMA UPROOTED🎙 Podcast Host: Emily Galus 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/momma_uprooted 🌿 Root Guides & Resources: @mommauprooted 💌 Join the Mama Uprooted Community: [email protected]📣 EPISODE CAPTION (For Sharing + Player Text)After babies, most moms are told to eat less and work harder.But what if healing your metabolism starts with eating more, building muscle, and finally supporting your body instead of fighting it?In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany to talk about why so many moms feel stuck after pregnancy — and how strength, nourishment, and metabolic safety can change everything.Your body isn’t broken, mama. You’re rebuilding.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

In this deeply personal and courageous episode of Mama Uprooted, we hold space for the kind of grief most people are too afraid to speak aloud — the sudden loss of a husband to suicide, the wreckage left behind, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes.Our guest shares her journey as a young widow, navigating single motherhood, mental health, and the silence that often surrounds men's mental struggles. We explore how farm life, animals, faith, and raw perseverance helped her begin again. From losing friendships to finding new ones, from guilt to grace, and from numbness to new love — this is the story of what it means to truly start over when life doesn’t go as planned.Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply learning to live again — this episode is for you.Shop: Account | Olive Tree PeopleFollow on Instagram: @mommauprooted

Motherhood can be overwhelming in ways no one prepares you for.In this deeply honest episode, Emily sits down with her close friend Kelly to talk about anxiety, motherhood, scary birth experiences, alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the quiet ways moms try to survive when they feel lost and alone.Together, they share real stories of numbing, shame, surrender, and healing — and how choosing faith, community, and support can change everything.This episode is not about judgment. It’s about honesty, hope, and knowing you are not alone.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood… If you’ve used alcohol or numbing habits to cope… If you’re craving peace, clarity, and healing…This conversation is for you.✨ Follow @kellyhazamy86 to hear more of her journey, strength, and story.🌿 If you’re looking to support your body during healing, Emily helps mommas heal from the inside out naturally. Follow along as we heal and find ourselves again. You’re not broken. You were surviving. And healing is possible.

Breastfeeding. They say it’s natural… but for many of us, it’s also terrifying, exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable.In this raw and honest episode of Mama Uprooted, we’re digging deep into the untold stories of breastfeeding—the identity shifts, the pressure, the pumping-in-a-car moments, and the grief that can come when your journey doesn’t go as planned.Whether you’re a new mom nursing in the dark, a veteran who’s been through it all, or a mom who had to make a different choice—you’re not alone.We’re joined by Katie Gillette, a certified lactation counselor and founder of Rooted Potential LLC, who brings calm, clarity, and compassion to the chaos. Katie supports moms through every season of feeding with evidence-based care and emotional grounding.📧 Contact Katie at: [email protected] 📞 Call or text: 517-648-9760 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @rootedpotentialThis week, we’re covering: • The emotional and physical toll of breastfeeding • Why supply struggles trigger shame and guilt • How working moms can be better supported • Healing when your journey ends sooner than expected • The power of real lactation support • And the reminder that every journey looks different—and every single one is valid💬 Comment “nursing” on our socials for a free Mini Root Guide to help ground you in your feeding season.📲 Follow @MamaUprooted on Instagram and Facebook for daily encouragement and support around breastfeeding all week long.You are not failing. You are becoming. Let’s walk through this together.

What happens when the world expects you to bounce back after having a baby — but you don’t recognize yourself anymore?In this raw and real episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily and guest therapist Kennedy unpack the invisible weight mothers carry as they try to navigate life after birth. From grieving the life you had before, to the identity crisis no one talks about, to the friendships that fade when you need them most — we’re digging into it all.Whether you’re in the newborn fog or months down the road still wondering who you are now, this episode will remind you:You're not meant to go back. You're meant to grow forward.💬 Guest Info:Kennedi Ruhlman, LLMSW Licensed therapist & postpartum advocate 📍 Based in Michigan 📲 www.mijourney.net🛍 This Episode is Sponsored By:Botanica Modern Market 📍 713 Ashman St Ste 2, Midland, MI 48640 📞 (989) 486-8711 💻 botanicamodernmarket.com Your local source for holistic goods, heartfelt gifts, and real community.Oliveda | Olive Tree People 🌿 Waterless skincare powered by hydroxytyrosol 🛒 Explore the wellness collection through Emily’s link 📲 DM @mommauprooted for personalized skin support

This week on Mama Uprooted, we're digging deep into the emotional and practical reality of working motherhood. Whether you're at home, in an office, or somewhere in between, the pressure to do it all — and do it well — is real.Emily and Jessica unpack the guilt, the chaos, the constant pivoting, and the invisible load that comes with chasing dreams while raising babies. You’ll walk away with tangible mindset shifts, grounding practices, and a new way to define success — one brick at a time.✨ Be sure to subscribe and download this week’s Root Guide for journal prompts, mini self-care actions, and affirmations to help you feel grounded in the chaos.🤍 This episode is sponsored by: OLIVEDA Inside | Ingestible Beauty Formulas | Olive Tree PeopleHolistic Clean inside and out Beauty —👣 Follow us on Instagram for weekly motherhood encouragement and behind-the-scenes @mommauprooted 🪴 You got this, mama. We’re all uprooted — but we’re growing together.

 So many of us walk into motherhood thinking we have to do it all—but what if we were never meant to do it alone? In this heart-opening episode, we explore the holistic power of doula support, the grief that comes when birth doesn’t go as planned, and how to reclaim your strength in the postpartum trenches. Whether you’re holding a newborn or healing from a past experience, this episode is for you.  🌸 Chantel Coggins, Doula – Divine Delivery Doula Services LLC Ready to explore if a doula is the right fit for your birth plan? Reach out to Chantel Coggins to start the conversation and feel more supported through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. 📞 989-513-7213 📧 [email protected] 📘 Facebook: Divine Delivery Doula Services LLC🌿 Sponsored by:Botanica Modern Market➤ www.botanicamodernmarket.com➤ Use code MOMMAUPROOTED for 20% OFF📍 713 Ashman St Ste 2, Midland, MI | 📞 (989) 486-8711🫒 Olive Tree People➤ us.olivetreepeople.com/?referral=emilygalusBuy 2 get ONE FREE: OliveBrain | Take The Quiz | Olive Tree People💌 Want to share your story or be our next guest?Email us: [email protected]

✨ Episode 1: Welcome to Mama UprootedIn this powerful first episode, we break the silence around the real struggles of postpartum—PMADs, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with motherhood.This week’s Root Guide is your invitation to feel seen, supported, and begin reconnecting with the woman behind the mama. You’re not alone. Let’s start finding your way back. 🌱🌿 Sponsored by:Botanica Modern Market➤ www.botanicamodernmarket.com➤ Use code MOMMAUPROOTED for 20% OFF📍 713 Ashman St Ste 2, Midland, MI | 📞 (989) 486-8711🫒 Olive Tree People➤ us.olivetreepeople.com/?referral=emilygalus🎙 Special Thanks:To our guest, Kennedi from MI Journey Therapy Services, LLC, for joining us in this honest and healing conversation.Ready to feel heard and supported?➤ Book with Kennedi at www.mijourney.net📍 800 Cambridge St, Midland, MI💌 Want to share your story or be our next guest?Email us: [email protected]