Getting Grounded

About Getting Grounded

Getting Grounded is a podcast about becoming a parent...and becoming a whole new version of yourself along the way. Because no one really tells you how much parenthood changes you. Your body, your relationships, your friendships, your career, your priorities, your identity… sometimes even the way you see your entire life. Hosted by Sam, Getting Grounded is where we talk about all of it. The beautiful parts, the hard parts, and the parts you’re not always sure you’re supposed to say out loud. We get into postpartum, sex and intimacy, mental health, marriage, friendships, work, identity, overwhelm, and the daily chaos of trying to take care of everyone without completely losing yourself in the process. Each episode brings honest conversations with experts, inspiring people, friends, and fellow parents about the things we’re actually wondering, worrying about, laughing about, and figuring out in real time. Not perfect-mom advice. No pretending to have it all figured out. Just good conversations, honest stories, practical takeaways, plenty of “wait, me too” moments, and a place to talk about the things that come with becoming a parent...and becoming yourself again.

Publisher

Samantha Blatz

Category

kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Invisible Standard of Motherhood: Letting Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be with Erin Mathew

   What if some of the pressure you feel in motherhood isn’t actually coming from you? In this episode, I’m talking with Erin Mathew, a certified mindset coach and Human Design guide, about the invisible standards we carry around motherhood—and how easy it is to lose yourself trying to live up to them. Erin shares her own experience of doing everything she thought she was supposed to do: school, career, marriage, house, kids—and then becoming a mom and realizing she felt completely disconnected from herself. We talk about the pressure to be the “perfect” mom, how social media can quietly shape our expectations, and why so many of us end up outsourcing our own intuition to experts, Instagram, and everyone around us. We get into what Erin calls the “invisible standard” of motherhood—all those unspoken ideas about what a good mom should look like, from keeping everything together to carrying the mental load to putting yourself last. And, maybe more importantly, how to start figuring out what actually matters to you. We also talk about Human Design, identity shifts, trusting your own authority, why change doesn’t have to mean blowing up your entire life, and the small choices that can slowly bring you back to yourself. Erin’s approach is less about becoming some new, optimized version of yourself and more about unlearning what isn’t yours and actually embodying what is. And I really loved this conversation because it doesn’t end with “just prioritize yourself.” We talk about what that actually looks like when you’re a mom, you’re already at capacity, and big sweeping life changes aren’t realistic. Sometimes it’s the tiny decisions that start to change everything. In this episode, we talk about: The “invisible standard” of motherhood and all the expectations we carry without even realizing it Why so many moms feel like they’re constantly trying to prove they’re a good mom How social media can make us compare our real lives to someone else’s curated version of motherhood What “good enough” actually looks like when you strip away everyone else’s expectations Reconnecting with your own values and intuition instead of making decisions based on what you think you should be doing How Human Design can help you understand who you are and how you’re wired The difference between consuming information about personal growth and actually embodying it Why motherhood can be a catalyst for major identity shifts and self-discovery The power of small, everyday decisions and the micro moments that ultimately create bigger change Letting go of perfectionism, making room for repair, and becoming a mother who feels more like herself If you’ve ever looked around and thought, I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do… so why doesn’t this feel like me? This one is for you. Work with Erin: Aligned, Not Perfect- her small-group coaching programIn Her Era-  one-on-one coachingThe Waking Mother- her SubstackErin's Website For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: Soul Love with Sam on Substack @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Pressure to Get Motherhood Right: Postpartum Mental Health, Anxiety & Learning to Let Go with Casey Mouton

   Motherhood comes with so much pressure to get it right. To be patient, present, grateful, and somehow hold it all together- even when we're struggling ourselves. In this deeply compassionate conversation, I sit down with Casey Mouton, licensed marriage and family therapist and special needs parent coach, to talk about the realities of postpartum mental health, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the expectations we place on ourselves as mothers. Drawing from both her professional experience and her own journey through postpartum depression and her son's early stroke, Casey shares an honest perspective on what it means to navigate motherhood when things don't look the way we imagined. We talk about the pressure to be the perfect mom, the importance of giving ourselves grace, learning to repair with our children, and why asking for support isn't a sign that we're failing. We also discuss postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression, along with practical tools and resources for moms who may be struggling. This is a reminder that you don't have to get motherhood right every single day to be a good mom. And you were never meant to do it all alone. This is such a good reminder that our kids don't need perfect moms. They need connected, human ones. And we deserve support, too. In this episode, we talk about: Matrescence and why becoming a mother is such a massive identity shift Postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and postpartum OCD The pressure to be a perfect mom and how social media makes it worse Repairing with our kids after we lose our patience Finding your village, asking for help and supporting other moms When to seek specialized therapy, medication, or additional support Resources including Postpartum Support International and OPPAL Casey shares practical ways to take some of the pressure off, recognize when you need more support, and remember that motherhood isn't supposed to mean suffering through it alone. Resources:- Postpartum Support International- oPPal- What is EMDR? Where to find Casey!- Instagram- Special Needs Parent Coaching- Website For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: Soul Love with Sam on Substack @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   From Miscarriage to Moon Signs: Motherhood, Loss & Becoming Someone New with Tory Sjovall

   There are some people you can talk to for two minutes and immediately realize you could probably talk to them for five hours. Tory Sjovall is one of those people. She’s an astrologer, tarot reader, spiritual practitioner, mom of three, and a dear friend. And as usual, this conversation goes everywhere in the best way. We start with her third postpartum experience, which has been completely different from her first two, and get into the idea that every time we become a mother, we become a new version of ourselves. Tory talks about how much more grounded she feels this time around, what she sees differently with experience, and how her first postpartum experience left her in a much deeper depression and anxiety than she realized at the time. Then we get into the much harder part of her story: infertility, pregnancy loss, a six-month medical nightmare, chemical pregnancies, and eventually the birth of her third baby. She shares the spiritual perspective she has on loss and spirit babies, what helped her get through it, and the very simple things that actually made a difference when she was in the middle of it all. And then, because obviously we couldn't have Tory on without going deep into astrology, we talk about how she actually uses astrology in her own parenting- not as a way to predict or control her kids, but as another lens for understanding who they are and what they might need from us. We talk about parenting the child you actually have instead of the child you expected, why different kids can need completely different versions of you, and how understanding your own chart can change the way you show up as a mother. This conversation is spiritual, vulnerable, funny, and very real. And underneath all of it is this idea I keep coming back to: motherhood doesn't just give us children. It births a new version of us. In this episode, we talk about: Why every birth can feel like a rebirth of the mother The difference between first, second and third-time motherhood Postpartum anxiety, depression and realizing you were deeper in it than you thought Infertility, miscarriage and the complicated grief that follows pregnancy loss Spirit babies, intuition and the spiritual side of pregnancy and loss What actually helped Tory heal How her husband showed up through the hardest parts Using astrology to better understand your children Parenting different children according to who they are, rather than who you are What motherhood can teach us about ourselves Tory is one of those people who can make you question something you thought you already understood, and I loved getting to have this conversation with her. Vicky: HTMA Testing For more Tory, to get a family reading, or learn more about her story, dive in below! Instagram Book a Reading For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: Soul Love with Sam on Substack @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

4. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Motherhood, Cancer & Learning to Surrender to What Life Gives You with Kelsey Harrison

   This week I sat down with another amazing mom friend and heard her beautiful, challenging, and incredible journey through life since becoming a mother. There are very few people I can think of who have had quite as many different versions of life thrown at them in such a short amount of time. Kelsey is the founder of Get Wild Retreats, runs Be Wild Yoga Studio, is a mom, a co-parent, a soon-to-be stepmom, and a breast cancer survivor. Her son and her business were essentially born at the same time, and since then she’s built a life that looks very different from the one she probably imagined when she was 25. One of the things I love most about Kelsey is her perspective on all of it. You can make all the plans you want, but life is going to do what it's going to do. So instead of trying to control every outcome, she has learned to surrender, adapt, and keep going. We talk about what that looked like when she unexpectedly became pregnant while building her retreat business in Colorado, including running retreats while pregnant and then bringing her newborn along just weeks after giving birth. It sounds completely insane in retrospect, and Kelsey is the first to say she wouldn't necessarily recommend doing it that way, but at the time, it made sense for her. From there, we get into co-parenting and what it actually takes to make a split household work. Kelsey shares some really practical things that have helped her and her son's dad build a healthy co-parenting relationship, including therapy, communication, putting their own egos aside, and repeatedly coming back to one question: what is best for the child? We also talk about stepparenting, creating a family that doesn't necessarily look traditional, and the surprisingly beautiful realization that having more people love and support your child can be a gift rather than a loss. Then we get into the part of Kelsey's story that is much harder to talk about: being diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer at just 27 years old, while parenting a young child. Her cancer journey happened alongside the transition into co-parenting, and she talks openly about treatment, being a mother while going through something so physically and emotionally demanding, and the fear that came with wondering whether she would be there to raise her son. We talk about the mindset that helped her get through treatment, the changes she made to her life, and the complicated reality of being considered cancer-free while still being in active treatment. We also talk about fertility and the uncertainty around whether she'll be able to have another child and how she's learning to want something while also practicing non-attachment to the outcome. This conversation covers a lot of ground, but the thread running through all of it is the same: life rarely goes according to plan. Sometimes it's beautiful. Sometimes it's incredibly hard. Usually it's both. And learning to meet it where it is might be one of the hardest and most freeing parts of becoming a parent. In this episode, we talk about: Kelsey's unexpected path into motherhood and building her retreat business Running yoga retreats while pregnant and bringing her newborn along at just six weeks old The reality of trying to build a career while becoming a mother Postpartum depression and how getting out into the world helped bring her back to herself Learning to ask for and accept help Co-parenting, split households, and the hardest part of being away from your child The practical things Kelsey and her son's dad do to make co-parenting work Uncoupling therapy and learning to put your child's needs ahead of your own emotions Navigating different rules and routines between two homes Building a healthy relationship with a stepparent Being diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer at 27 Going through cancer treatment while parenting a young child The fear of not being there to raise your child How cancer changed Kelsey's perspective on control and what she can

5. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Part 2: Raising Sexually Healthy Kids: Bodies, Boundaries & How and When to Start the Conversation with Jennifer Wiessner

   Talking to your kids about sex is probably one of those things most of us know we’re going to have to do eventually…but have absolutely no idea how or when to start. In part II of my incredible conversation with Jennifer Wiessner, a licensed clinical social worker, certified sex therapist, and sex educator who specializes in helping parents raise sexually healthy kids, we cover allllll of that and more. How raising sexually healthy kids isn't really about talking to your kids about sex. At least not in the way most of us probably picture it. It starts much earlier and much more simply- with knowing the correct names for body parts, teaching kids that their bodies belong to them, modeling consent, answering questions without shame, and creating an environment where curiosity is normal. Jennifer talks about how much of the parenting advice we see around this topic is rooted in fear: How do I protect my child from this? How do I make sure this never happens? What do I need to teach them so they'll be safe? And while safety absolutely matters, she makes a really compelling case for starting somewhere else: confidence. We talk about what that actually looks like with toddlers and young kids, how to handle things like body curiosity and sexual play without shaming them, what to do when something happens at a playdate, and how to have conversations about consent that don't feel completely awkward. We also get into something I think is relevant to basically every parent: conditioning. The things we learned about bodies, relationships, sex, gender, and what is or isn't "appropriate" growing up don't just disappear when we become parents. Whether we realize it or not, we bring all of that with us. And yes, we talk about what happens when you inevitably mess something up. Because you can just...repair. Which is always a good reminder. Most importantly, this conversation made me think about how much of parenting is ultimately about creating a foundation. We're not going to be able to control everything our kids encounter as they get older. But we can give them the language, confidence, boundaries, and trust in us that make it more likely they'll come to us when they need us. In this episode, we talk about: Why you can start having conversations about healthy sexuality much earlier than you probably think Why using medically accurate language for body parts matters Moving away from fear-based parenting and toward confidence and body autonomy How to respond when young kids are curious about their bodies What is developmentally normal sexual behavior for young children and how parents can respond without creating shame Teaching consent in everyday life How to handle situations that come up at school, on playdates, or in other people's homes The importance of talking to other parents and caregivers about safety and boundaries How our own childhood conditioning can influence the way we parent Gender, relationships, and the messages our kids pick up from us Why modeling matters just as much as what we say What to do when you react in a way you wish you hadn't How to create a home where questions about bodies and sexuality aren't automatically met with shame How the conversations you have when your kids are little create the foundation for the conversations you'll have when they're teenagers Jennifer also offers virtual workshops and individual parent consultations for families who want more guidance around these conversations or have a specific situation they're trying to navigate. Because this isn't about having the perfect answer every time. It's about making sure our kids know that their bodies are theirs, their questions are welcome, and we are a safe place to come when they need us. 00:00:34 — Meet Jennifer Wiesner: How She Became a Sex Therapist 00:04:48 — Raising Sexually Healthy Kids: Moving Beyond Fear 00:11:31 — Consent & Safety: Why It Starts Early 00:18:58 — Teaching Kids About Their Bodies 00:25:52 — What’s Normal

6. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Surviving the Crash: How a Near‑Death Experience Rewrote Motherhood with Laura Scarpati

   This week, we are joined by the INCREDIBLE Laura Scarpati and my dog Winston for some excellent points you'll be glad you tuned in for :)... What would change about how you live if you truly believed you could die tomorrow? For my new bestie, Laura Scarpati, host of The Woo Report, that isn't a hypothetical question. Five years ago, at 18 weeks pregnant, Laura was sitting on the grass when a car accidentally drove straight over her. In the moments that followed, she experienced something she describes as a near-death and out-of-body experience. She saw her own body from outside of it, believed she was dying, and somehow felt completely at peace. She survived. Her baby survived. But the person who came back was, in many ways, fundamentally different. In this deep and beautifully reflective conversation, Laura and I talk about what happened that day, the incredibly difficult recovery that followed, and the spiritual path the experience set her on. Laura went on to create a documentary about death and dying through her work with hospice, confronting one of the things so many of us spend our lives trying not to think about. And then, of course, we dive into motherhood. Because if your entire relationship with life and death changes, your relationship with parenting has to change too. Laura talks honestly about the mother she was before the accident. Stressed, controlling, anxious, and often caught up in how everyone around her was doing things. And then the mother she became afterward. Not perfect, not endlessly peaceful, but more aware of her ability to choose how she shows up. We talk about the conditioning we inherit as parents, the fear we unintentionally pass down to our children, and what it looks like to talk openly with kids about death rather than treating it like something they shouldn't know about. This conversation also goes beyond death. It's really about presence. About remembering that our time here is finite. About noticing the wind on your face. About choosing love when you could choose fear. About recognizing that we have more power over how we respond than we sometimes think. And about how one of the most terrifying experiences imaginable can, in unexpected ways, become an invitation to actually live. In this episode, we talk about: The accident that left Laura fighting for her life while 18 weeks pregnant Her near-death and out-of-body experience and the profound peace she felt in the moment The difficult physical and emotional recovery that followed How the experience completely changed her internal world and perspective on life Why Laura began exploring death and dying through documentary filmmaking and hospice work How losing people we love can change our relationship with death The difference between feeling sadness around death and carrying fear around it How Laura's experience changed the way she parents Moving from fear and control toward presence, perspective, and choice The conditioning we inherit from our families and society and the things we unconsciously pass on to our children How to talk to kids about death without making it something they need to fear Why children don't necessarily need us to hide our sadness; they need us to model that sadness doesn't have to mean fear The power of noticing when we're triggered and choosing a different response How our relationships can change when we remember that our time together is finite What it means to parent- and live from an intention of love Finding gratitude in the ordinary moments we might otherwise rush past Laura's story is extraordinary, but the questions it raises are surprisingly everyday: What are we afraid of? What are we teaching our children to be afraid of? And if we knew our time was limited, would we show up differently today? Maybe that's the real gift hidden inside a story like Laura's- not that we need to experience something life-altering to change the way we live, but that we don't have to wait for one. Because we alre

7. 

   25 Aug 2026

   When Expertise Meets Motherhood: Speech Tips, Feeding & The Humbling Experience of Having a Child

   What happens when your job is literally understanding how kids develop… and then you have a baby of your own? In part II of this conversation, I’m joined by one of my best friends, Dana Pagliuco, a speech-language pathologist and mom, for a conversation about the very specific experience of knowing a lot about child development and realizing that knowledge can be both incredibly helpful and completely anxiety-inducing once you become a parent. Dana has spent the last decade working with children on speech, language, feeding, and development, so she came into motherhood with a pretty serious professional toolbox. And then breastfeeding humbled her. Feeding humbled her. Milestones humbled her. Basically, motherhood reminded her that knowing what should happen doesn't mean you get to control what actually happens. We talk about the pressure to get feeding "right," why baby-led weaning isn't the only way, what responsive feeding actually looks like, and why so many parents carry an unnecessary amount of guilt when their child isn't hitting a milestone exactly when they expected. We also get into speech and language development, when a delay is something to watch versus something worth evaluating, and how to create a language-rich environment without turning your entire day into a developmental therapy session. And underneath all of it is a bigger question: How do we balance our intuition as parents with the expertise of our providers without becoming either completely dismissive or completely consumed by information? Because sometimes you need the expert. Sometimes you need to trust your gut. And sometimes you just need someone to remind you that your kid is not a checklist. In this episode, we talk about: What Dana's professional knowledge actually helped with and where it completely failed to prepare her for motherhood The breastfeeding struggles that humbled her despite having professional experience with feeding Why knowing too much can sometimes make parenting anxiety worse The pressure parents feel around developmental milestones and why comparison can be so unhelpful When to trust your pediatrician's "wait and see" approach and when it's worth pushing for an evaluation Why an evaluation doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong Speech and language development, including receptive language and the importance of paying attention to the bigger picture Simple ways to support language development at home through narration, repetition, and everyday conversation Why "core words" can be more useful than simply teaching kids a bunch of nouns The truth about baby-led weaning vs. traditional purees and why you don't have to choose the "perfect" method What responsive feeding actually means and why following your child's cues matters more than following a feeding trend Why feeding struggles can feel so much more emotionally loaded for parents The guilt we carry when we assume our child's challenges must somehow be our fault How becoming a mother made Dana a more empathetic- and ultimately better therapist Most of all, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to know everything to be a good mom. And sometimes having the right professional in your corner isn't about being told that you're doing something wrong. It's about having someone help you figure out what's actually worth worrying about. Dana's professional knowledge was incredibly valuable to the people around her, but motherhood gave her something her education couldn't: perspective. For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: Soul Love with Sam on Substack @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

8. 

   18 Aug 2026

   A Motherhood Chat Between Best Friends: Miscarriage, Going From 1 to 2 & Everything No One Prepares You For

   There are some parts of motherhood you can read about, prepare for, ask your doctor about, and then there are the things you really only learn from your mom friend texts-  “yep so normal” or the dreaded “no no. call your doctor.” In this episode, I'm honored to spend the hour with one of my oldest and best friends, Dana Pagliuco, for the kind of conversation we’ve been having with each other for years- except this time, we did it for my show😅! We talk about how completely unprepared we both were for the reality of becoming moms, why having a friend just a few months ahead of you can be a mom lifeline, and all the things about birth and postpartum that somehow no one adequately explains beforehand. Pags also shares what it was really like going from one kid to two, what actually felt harder, what surprisingly felt easier the second time around, the age gap she originally imagined for her kids, and the complicated feeling of knowing your family is complete while still feeling a little sad that a chapter of your life is over. And we have a really honest conversation about her miscarriage between her two daughters: finding out she was losing the pregnancy over Mother's Day weekend, the physical reality of miscarriage that isn't talked about enough, having to keep parenting and showing up at work while actively going through it, and how grief can seemingly fade into the background only to catch you off guard again later. It’s vulnerable and heavy at times, but it’s also two lifelong besties, so there is plenty of laughing, oversharing, breastfeeding talk, husband stories, and the general absurdity that comes with raising tiny humans. In this episode, we talk about: Why nothing really prepares you for the identity shift of becoming a mom The underrated importance of having mom friends a few steps ahead of you The realities of birth and postpartum that no one seems to explain properly Whether going from 0 to 1 or 1 to 2 kids is actually harder Breastfeeding the first vs. second time around Deciding you're done having children and why that can still come with grief Miscarriage, including the physical experience we don't talk about enough Having to keep parenting, working, and functioning while going through pregnancy loss Trying to conceive again after miscarriage and the anxiety that can follow you into another pregnancy Letting go of the age gap and family timeline you thought you'd have The reminders of pregnancy loss that can unexpectedly bring the grief back How moms and dads can experience pregnancy, miscarriage, and early parenthood completely differently Friendship before and after kids and why sometimes you simply cannot understand until you've lived it More than anything, this episode is about the value of having people you can tell the whole truth to- the scary stuff, the sad stuff, the gross stuff, the funny stuff, and the “is this normal?!” stuff. Because so much of motherhood becomes a little less overwhelming when someone else can say: I know. I've been there too. 00:34 — Welcome to Another Mom Bestie: Dana Pagliuco! 02:29 — Postpartum, Birth & the “is this normal?!” Moments 05:16 — Why You Need Mom Friends Who Get It 09:52 — How Many Kids? Deciding When Your Family Is Complete 18:20 — Miscarriage: The Experience No One Talks About Enough 23:37 — Telling People, Going to Work & Functioning Through It 29:31 — Pregnancy After Miscarriage: Anxiety, Grief & the Age Gap 39:30 — Spirit Babies & Finding Comfort in the Unknown, Spiritual or Not 42:05 — Miscarriage, Marriage & How Partners Experience It Differently 47:35 — Closing & Thanks! For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

9. 

   11 Aug 2026

   An Honest Take on Motherhood Expectations (and Why “Good Enough” Is Enough) with Caitlin Wilder

   Caitlin Wilder has a unique way of making you feel like you’re sitting down with a friend to chat about huge, important life things and absolutely nothing at all, all at the same time. In this episode, we talk about the big questions that somehow take up SO much of our mental space as moms — from finding the right place to live and navigating a move, to how you actually know if you’re done having kids (and what it feels like when you and your partner aren’t on the same page). We also get very real about the postpartum experience, the pressure of following every piece of advice from online “experts,” and how Caitlin’s own first postpartum experience completely changed the way she approaches motherhood and her work as a full-spectrum doula. Then we get into marriage, identity, work, the pressure to “keep all the balls in the air,” and the realization that sometimes doing everything pretty okay is actually more than enough. And somehow, in the middle of all of that, we talk about Bravo for a truly unnecessary amount of time. 😂 Caitlin is passionate about helping moms have a more realistic, grounded first-time motherhood experience, but what I love most about this conversation is how relatable and genuinely fun it is. There’s no perfect formula, no “right” way to do motherhood, and no pretending that we have it all figured out. Just a very honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, babies, moving, identity, figuring out what matters to you — and a little Bravo along the way. If you like a lighthearted conversation about super deep things, this episode is for you. 00:00:34 — Welcome Caitlin Wilder! 00:00:58 — A Little Bravo & Southern Charm Detour 😂 00:05:15 — Getting to Know Caitlin & Wilder Beginnings 00:08:26 — Moving, San Diego & Finding the Right Place to Live 00:18:03 — The Reality of Life with Twins 00:23:58 — How Do You Know When You’re Done Having Kids? 00:36:30 — What We Wish We Knew: From 1st Baby to Baby #3 00:46:00 — Motherhood, Marriage & Changing Expectations 00:52:08 — Self-Care, Work & Letting “Good Enough” Be Enough 00:59:17 — Final Thoughts & Where to Find Caitlin For more Caitlin, (because who wouldn't want more?!), follow below!@WilderBeginnings You're So Right Podcast For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

10. 

    4 Aug 2026

    Honest Insight into the Infertility Journey & How to Support Your Friends Going Through it

    In one of the most vulnerable episodes we've shared on Getting Grounded, my dear friend Amanda opens up about the journey that brought her to motherhood, the one very few people fully saw. From heartbreaking miscarriages and an unexpected diagnosis to surgery, IVF, endless uncertainty, and finally welcoming her children, Amanda shares what it was really like to live through years of infertility. Not just the medical side, but the emotional one: the grief, the waiting, the financial burden, the strain on relationships, the loneliness, and the constant question of whether her dream of becoming a mother would ever come true. Whether you're navigating infertility yourself, supporting someone who is, considering IVF, or simply wanting to better understand this experience, Amanda's honesty offers something incredibly powerful: hope, practical insight, and the reminder that you are not alone. We also talk about how infertility continues to shape motherhood  after pregnancy, how partners experience the journey differently, the complicated emotions that can arise when friends announce pregnancies, and what loved ones can actually do to help. In this episode, we discuss: Amanda's journey through miscarriage, infertility, surgery, and IVF The emotional rollercoaster of wondering if motherhood would ever happen The financial realities and hidden costs of fertility treatment How infertility impacted her marriage and her husband's experience Pregnancy after infertility and why the anxiety doesn't simply disappear The isolation and stigma so many women silently carry How to tell a friend you're pregnant when they're struggling with infertility Meaningful ways to support someone navigating IVF or pregnancy loss Common misconceptions about IVF and what people often misunderstand Embryo testing, difficult decisions, and the realities behind the process Why Amanda chose to share her story and why these conversations matter If this episode resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with someone who may need to hear it today. These conversations become less lonely when we have them together. Episode Timeline 00:00:49 — Welcome, Amanda! 00:01:33 — How We Met & Why Mom Friendships Matter 00:03:14 — Parenting Styles, Community & Finding Your People 00:07:35 — Amanda's Story Begins 00:08:56 — Miscarriages, Infertility & Beginning the IVF Journey 00:15:04 — Finally Becoming a Mom 00:15:58 — The Financial & Emotional Cost of IVF 00:18:19 — How to Share Pregnancy News with Someone Experiencing Infertility 00:24:02 — The Best Ways Friends Can Offer Support 00:26:37 — IVF Myths, Misconceptions & What People Don't Understand 00:29:11 — The Hardest Question: "Will I Ever Become a Mother?" 00:32:10 — Motherhood After Infertility & A New Perspective 00:34:02 — Embryo Testing, Difficult Decisions & Unexpected Outcomes 00:36:12 — The Broader Impact and Benefits of IVF 00:39:54 — How Infertility Affected Marriage, Identity & Partnership 00:47:02 — Breaking the Silence Around Infertility 00:48:18 — Therapy, Healing & Processing the Journey For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

11. 

    28 Jul 2026

    Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Recovery & Everything Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Sara Reardon aka The Vagina Whisperer

    Leaking when you sneeze? Pain with sex? Wondering if your core will ever feel the same after kids? This episode answers the questions every woman has, but almost no one talks about. This week on Getting Grounded, Sam sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon, better known as The Vagina Whisperer, for an honest, empowering, and incredibly practical conversation about the pelvic floor. Together, they break down the topics so many women experience, but few feel comfortable talking about. From pregnancy and birth to postpartum recovery and beyond, Dr. Sara answers the questions women are actually asking (and the ones they often don't know they should be asking). They cover what's normal, what's not, and the simple things you can start doing today to support your body for the long haul. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why pelvic floor health matters at every stage of life, not just after having a baby Common myths that may be doing more harm than good Leaking, prolapse, hemorrhoids, diastasis recti, pain with sex, constipation, and scar healing How breathing, core strength, and movement all work together The best ways to push during labor & how to practice beforehand When it's time to see a pelvic floor physical therapist (and what to expect if you do) Accessible exercises and practical habits that can make a real difference, even if you never see a specialist This conversation is packed with evidence-based guidance and the kind of reassurance every woman needs: your symptoms are common, but that doesn't mean you have to live with them. Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, navigating perimenopause, or simply want to better understand your body, you'll walk away from this episode feeling informed, empowered, and equipped with tools you can actually use. To learn more about Dr. Sara Reardon, visit the links below. And if you aren't already following her on Instagram...what are you waiting for?! The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage―A Comprehensive Guide for Women of All Ages Dr. Sara's Website The V-Hive App 00:00:34 - Welcome Dr. Sara Reardon aka The Vagina Whisperer 00:10:14 - What’s Normal vs. Not — Pelvic Floor Overview 00:10:55 - Sex & Postpartum Pain — Causes and Tips 00:16:54 - Hemorrhoids After Childbirth 00:29:54 - Postpartum Bleeding & Clotting 00:32:41 - Does Pelvic Floor Strength Return? Rehabilitation 00:36:07 - Diastasis Recti, Kegels & When to Seek Help 00:39:30 - Tips & Tricks — Prenatal and Postpartum Recommendations 00:40:47 - Pushing Techniques & Reducing Tearing 00:46:05 - Making Time — Practical Ways to Prioritize Pelvic Care 00:49:09 - Helpful Tools & Products (Squatty Potty, Compression, Bidet) 00:51:37 - Common Misconceptions & Surprising Connections 00:55:00 - Where to Find Dr. Sara & Resources For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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    21 Jul 2026

    Realistic Sleep Expectations, Parenting Travel Tips & Marriage Insights From a Mom of Three & Sleep Expert, Rachael Shepard-Ohta

    In this week of Getting Grounded, Sam gets the chance to discuss practical, realistic approaches to baby and child sleep with Rachael Shepherd-Ohta of Hey, Sleepy Baby — covering why sleep isn’t linear, gentle bedsharing strategies, cultural differences in sleep, and tips for sleep transitions at different ages. The conversation also moves into traveling with kids, balancing work and family, managing sibling and school separation challenges, and small relationship practices to stay connected. Rachael is so relatable, authentic, and insightful — you don’t want to miss this one!! For Rachael's help and tips, follow her below! Hey Sleepy Baby on Instagram Rachael's Substack Hey, Sleepy Baby Website and Resources Too Tired to Fight: 13 Essential Conflicts Parents Must Have to Keep Their Relationship Strong 00:00:46 - Meet Rachael! 00:06:21 - Sleep Is Not Linear 00:07:58 - Parenting Expectations & Letting Go of Control 00:12:58 - Cultural Perspectives on Sleep & Rachel’s Book 00:15:00 - Bedsharing, Co-Sleeping & Global Practices 00:24:05 - Naps, Bedtime Trade-Offs & Schedules 00:31:00 - End-of-Night Routine & Wind-down Habits 00:32:23 - Parenting Realities — Challenges & Tips 00:33:56 - Sibling Conflict & Separation Anxiety Solutions 00:37:28 - Traveling with Kids — Expectations & Tips 00:43:02 - Relationship & Marriage After Kids 00:49:46 - Where to Find Rachel — Resources & Links For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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    14 Jul 2026

    Alleviating Mom Guilt, Trusting Your Intuition, and Family Dynamics via Human Design with Alexandra Cole

    In this episode, Sam chats with Alexandra Cole about using Human Design to parent with less guilt and more ease. They cover how different energy types and inner authorities shape parenting styles, listening to intuition, and tailoring approaches to each child’s unique design. Alexandra shares practical examples—from morning routines to motivation and communication—and offers simple strategies for partners and families to align expectations, set boundaries, and experiment toward what works best for their household. 00:00:32 — Welcome Alexandra Cole! 00:01:04 — Why Human Design Matters in Parenting 00:02:56 — Meet Alexandra 00:06:50 — Parenting Guilt & How to Resolve it 00:07:47 — Managing Parental Responsibilities & Self-Care 00:12:13 — Human Design Profiles & Meeting Needs 00:18:25 — Profiles Explained (Lines 1–6) 00:24:37 — Intuition & Inner Authority 00:26:22 — Different Forms of Intuition (Splenic, Emotional, Sacral, etc.) 00:34:14 — Undefined vs Defined Centers & Picking Up Energy 00:36:49 — Parenting Different Charts — Practical Examples 00:44:15 — Family Dynamics — Husband, Kids, and Roles 00:50:39 — Resources Resources: For more of her incredible expertise and incredible light as a human, head over to her Substack and subscribe; it is WELL worth it! Follow Alexandra on Instagram Alexandra's Website For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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    7 Jul 2026

    Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Struggles while Parenting Young Kids with Jennifer Wiessner (Part 1)

    In this episode, Jennifer Wiesner, a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist, sits down with Sam to discuss how parenthood reshapes marriage, intimacy, and identity. They explore honesty and trust after past relationship trauma, practical everyday strategies to stay connected (love lists, non-demand touch, flirting without pressure), and when couples should seek therapy. They also cover normalizing the destabilizing transitions of parenting and accessible resources and books for couples wanting to strengthen their relationship and sexual connection. This is one of Sam's favorite episodes and gave her tools to put into practice with her husband! If you found any of these tips useful, please share with a friend :). 00:02:43 - who is Jennifer? 00:03:47 - the importance of true honesty in relationships 00:08:38 - managing trauma and trust in relationships 00:12:14 - best friend marriages and the difficulty of that dynamic 00:21:24 - practical relationship tips: love lists & connection 00:23:08 - the reality of the destabilization of having young children and its impact on marriage 00:27:15 - raising children on parallel paths and remaining connected 00:36:26 - when to seek couples therapy? 00:46:34 - the shift in your sex life post-children 00:59:42 - initiating difficult conversations 01:01:46 - resources and where to find Jennifer Resources: Working with Jennifer Wiessner Follow Jennifer on Instagram Us by Terry Real The New Monogamy by Tammy Nelson Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Terry Real Resources Mating in Captivity by Ester Perel For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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    29 Jun 2026

    Universal Parenting Truths & Welcome!

    Welcome to the first episode of Getting Grounded, an open & honest podcast about the transition to parenthood and all its stages. To introduce the show, Sam interviews friends and future guests 4 questions to uncover what unites us all as parents, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Let us know what you relate the most to! 00:00:34 - what is the best part about being a parent? 00:09:06 - what is the most challenging part about being a parent? 00:24:19 - what is the biggest change in you since having children? 00:38:29 - if there was one piece of advice you could give yourself or another parent what would it be? 01:00:02 - welcome to getting grounded! For more Getting Grounded and your host Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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    23 Jun 2026

    Getting Grounded Teaser!

    Welcome to Getting Grounded, the open and honest conversation about the transition of parenthood and everything that comes along with it. From navigating change, postpartum support, relationship and friendship shifts, to supporting your marriage, figuring out your new identity, balancing your career, and learning how to REST, Getting Grounded will discuss it all. This is intended to be an inclusive space for all types of parents. We hope it offers you support on how to get (and stay) grounded throughout the wildest, most rewarding ride of your life. For more Getting Grounded and your host, Sam Blatz, follow along at: @soullovewithsam on Instagram @GettingGroundedPodcast on YouTube Produced by Getting Grounded LLC

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