A postpartum podcast for new and expectant mothers. Candid, deep, real conversations with moms sharing their journeys to motherhood. From deciding to become a mother, pregnancy and birth or adoption to postpartum and beyond. I want to take the shame and fear out of discussing the struggles that many women endure during this incredible, life-altering, momentous phase of life. The changes we go through as we transition into motherhood should be shared more openly in order to help fellow and future moms throughout their experiences. Join me as I speak with a different mom each episode and discuss what it is really like to become a mother.
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Ep.38 | Mel Parent: A Journey Through Motherhood, Loss, and Empowering Moms through Functional Healing
Mel Parent – Mom of 2, Nurse Practitioner and Functional Health & Fitness Coach for moms shares her inspiring journey into motherhood. From her lifelong dream of becoming a mom to navigating the challenges of pregnancy, balancing work, and coping with the loss of her own mother, Mel opens up about the highs and lows of parenting. She discusses the importance of self-care, adjusting expectations, and embracing imperfection as a mom. Mel also introduces her business, "Becoming Mom," and her transformative program, "The Hive Method," which focuses on holistic self-care through mindset, movement, and anti-inflammatory living. Tune in to hear Mel’s advice for new moms, her thoughts on finding balance, and the power of community in overcoming the loneliness of motherhood. This episode is a must-listen for moms and moms-to-be looking for inspiration, support, and practical tips to thrive in their parenting journey!
30 Jan 2026
Ep.37 | Ashley Lambert: Rediscovering Identity and Strength in Motherhood
Ashley Lambert - mom of 2 boys and Faith-led Health Coach and Hots of the Fat Loss Momentum Podcast explores her transformative journey into motherhood and entrepreneurship. Ashley shares her candid story of navigating pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing gestational diabetes, and feeling unprepared for the realities of postpartum life. She opens up about the overwhelming challenges of early motherhood, including the loss of identity, feelings of guilt, and the struggle to balance her physical recovery, emotional well-being, and new responsibilities as a mom.
Ashley also reflects on her second pregnancy, which came as a surprise, and how she learned to embrace the changes and prioritize her time and energy between raising two young children and growing her business.
She discusses her breastfeeding journey and the evolution of her program, The Reinvention Factor, which helps women rediscover their identity, manage postpartum challenges, and find harmony in motherhood through faith, fitness, and nutrition.
This episode is a powerful conversation about the realities of motherhood, the importance of giving yourself grace, and the beauty of finding strength and purpose in the midst of life’s transitions.
Whether you’re a new mom or navigating the complexities of parenthood, Ashley’s story will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. Tune in to hear Ashley’s journey and her advice for moms who are redefining themselves in the wake of motherhood.
Connect with Ashley Lambert on Instagram @ashleyperrylambert
8 Jan 2026
Ep.36 | Foster Wilson: Navigating Motherhood – From Home Birth Plans to Loss and Healing
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with author, director, podcast host and postpartum doula - Foster Wilson to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood.. Foster shares her experiences of becoming a young mom, her decision to pursue a home birth with her first, and the unexpected challenges she faced, including a breech baby and a diagnosis of cholestasis that led to a cesarean delivery. She opens up about the devastating diagnosis of fetal hydrops for her son and second baby and the painfully difficult choice to end her pregnancy because of the diagnosis. Foster explains the emotional toll this took on her and her family and reflects on her healing process, the lessons she learned, and how creativity became a powerful outlet for her grief. The shared her story, formally announced her son's birth and death and let those around her know what she was going though. This ultimately led to the publication of her poetry book, Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She shares her rainbow baby pregnancy and redemptive VBAC of her second daughter and her postpartum experience now being a mom of 2.
Connect with Foster and explore her work, including her poetry book at fosterwilson.com
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