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- 2023
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About Mavens of Motherhood
The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I'm your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you.
- Publisher
- Ella Frances
- Category
- health & fitness · kids & family · kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Mar 2023
- Latest episode
- 21 Mar 2024
Latest episodes
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21 Mar 2024
Common not Normal Cycle Symptoms when Trying to Conceive with Anisa Woodall, MS CN
Episode 017: Common not Normal Cycle Symptoms to look for when Trying to Conceive with Anisa Woodall, MS CN Maven: Anisa Woodall, MS CN of Resilient Motherhood @anisawoodallnutrition on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Anisa is a holistically-minded Certified Nutritionist and natural mama of two adventurous boys living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Her life's purpose is to inspire and educate women to live, eat and move with intention and confidence so they can create the family of their dreams and thrive along the journey. She obtained her BS degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science and MS degree in Clinical Nutrition at Bastyr University, the leading institution in natural health sciences. In this episode we chat about common but not normal symptoms that might be deeper signs for women to optimize their health and fertility. We talk about periods or your cycle, trying to conceive, fertility, postpartum mood swings and how you can eat your way to optimal health and fertility with the wisdom and guidance from Anisa. My favorite part is when we deep dive into our mindset and how we do have a lot of power in our wellness journey! We truly believe every woman deserves to feel healthy and well. I hope you enjoy this episode. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Resources Mentioned Check out the Show Notes of this episode Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) $200 off Resilient Motherhood - Join Ella today! (https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood?affiliate=ellafrancesyoga) Reach out to Anisa Woodall and work with her! (https://www.anisawoodall.com) Anisa's Seasonal Meal Plan (https://www.anisawoodall.com/meal-plans) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Join Resilient Motherhood - $200 off coupon (https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood?affiliate=ellafrancesyoga) Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
12 Mar 2024
Postpartum Depletion & The MotherBaby Dyad
Episode 016: Postpartum Depletion & The MotherBaby Dyad Maven: Dr. Samantha Klim, ND of Trillium Naturopathic @trillium_naturopathic on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. It is time to mother the mothers this week with our maven Dr. Samantha Klim of Trillium Naturopathic. Dr. Sam is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with an expertise in reproductive and maternal health. She is passionate about providing truly holistic care to Women in their reproductive years and is an advocate for changing the cultural conversations around maternal health, wellness and postpartum healing. In this conversation we talk about postpartum in the US, the MotherBaby dyad, postpartum depletion and the importance of focusing on your wellness as a mother. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Postpartum Guidebook Reach out to Dr. Sam of Trillium Naturopathic (https://www.trilliumnaturopathic.com) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
6 Mar 2024
Coco Brown’s Resilient Homebirth Story
Episode 015: Coco Brown’s Resilient Homebirth Story Maven: Coco Brown of Our Growing Abode @ourgrowingabode on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Coco Brown is a mom of two, creative and maternal wellness advocate online spreading honest words and inspirational sharing for mothers. I’m so grateful that she is sharing her beautiful home birth story with us. She shares her story and journey into motherhood and how she overcame an eating disorder, loss, grief and miscarriage to get pregnant with her daughter Poet. How she healed her body and mind intentionally with small and big holistic lifestyle changes and received guided help along the way. She paints the picture of her home birth and takes us there into the depths of her journey as it is so fresh in her memory. She even faced shoulder dystocia during the birth of her daughter with grace, empowerment and swift guidance from her midwife. This is an empowering and inspiring story and I am so freaking stoked for you to listen to it! Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Unmedicated Birth Guidebook Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/ (https://www.ellafrances.com/coco-browns-resilient-home-birth-story/) Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
15 Feb 2024
Postpartum Return to Exercise, Let Be & Flow with Jessica Rossing
Episode 014: Postpartum Return to Exercise, Let Be & Flow with Jessica Rossing Maven: Jessica Rossing, Founder of Movo Studio @jessicarossingfitness on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode I sit down with Jessica Rossing, the founder of Movo Studio a HIIT, strength and run studio in Duluth MN freshly postpartum. She shares her personal journey returning to exercise as an athlete and personal trainer! Jessica is a former triathlete and movement has been a huge part of her life. "Starting over" postpartum was a journey for her and she shares how she navigated it with her motto, "let be & flow". This episode is incredibly inspiring and we encourage you do move because it feels good and to find joy in the movement. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/parenting-family-dynamics-using-human-design/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Take a class with Jessica Rossing at MOVO Studio. Online or in person in Duluth, MN! (https://movo.studio) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
8 Feb 2024
Postpartum Nutrition & Navigating Nourishment when Baby Comes
Episode 013: Postpartum Nutrition & Navigating Nourishment when baby comes Maven: Haley Miskowiec, RD The Prenatal Nutritionist @prenatal.nutritionist on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Postpartum nutrition is oftentimes overlooked as we focus so heavily on our pregnancy's nutrition. Postpartum depletion is common but not normal and is a sign of malnourishment and nutrient deficiency. In this podcast episode Haley Miskowiec and Ella chat about postpartum nutrition and navigating nourishment when your baby comes. It is something that we can prepare for and have support around if we advocate for our needs. As a prenatal/postpartum nutritionist Haley specializes in creating a plan for you to support your specific postpartum needs too! Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/parenting-family-dynamics-using-human-design/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Reach out to Haley the Prenatal Nutritionist for Individual Support (https://nutritionwithhaley.com) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
2 Feb 2024
Parenting & Family Dynamics using Human Design
Episode 012: Parenting & Family Dynamics using Human Design with Kelsey Erickson Maven: Kelsey Erickson, Founder of Everme + Co @everme.and.co on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Kelsey Erickson is an intuitive life and business coach, speaker and spiritual healer who blends spirituality with strategy. She is the owner of Everme + Co, a soon to be published author and in pursuit of a master's degree in depth psychology and creativity. She believes that if we focus too much on strategy, then we're trying to live life "by the book" and that book is often written by someone else, for someone else. If we focus too much on spirituality, we often lose our connection to the practical purpose we have here on earth. In this episode we talk about human design and how it can be used as a tool in your marriage, parenting and family dynamics. When we can get to know our specific families types and other human design maps we can see how your family can work together and connect. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/parenting-family-dynamics-using-human-design/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Reach out to Kelsey at Everme + Co (http://www.evermeandco.com) Sign up for the Everme Vault to access free Human Design resources (https://www.evermeandco.com/resources) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/parenting-family-dynamics-using-human-design/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
22 Jan 2024
Mommy Wine Culture & Embracing Sober Motherhood
Episode 011: Mommy Wine Culture & Embracing Sober Motherhood Maven: Alexandra Zauner @alexandrazauner on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Alexandra Zauner, is a mother of two, fitness expert and sober living & community change maker. She has founder Lucille's Bottleshop an online and soon to be in person bottleshop curating the best the non-alcoholic beverage industry has to offer. In this episode, Alex and Ella chat and dismantle the idea of mommy wine culture being normalized and encouraged for mothers to cope with the load of motherhood. They also chat about entrepreneurship in motherhood, balancing their health and wellness as entrepreneurs and Alex's story of getting sober, navigating feeling lonely in the sober community and creating a new like minded circle for sober women to connect with each other. Through all of her successful sober events, retreats and circles her community encouraged her to start an non-alcoholic battleship called Lucille's that will be the home base for all of her amazing sober events, circles and beverage needs. They removed the alcohol but not the fun! She promises you're going to have a kick ass time event without alcohol present! Alex and Ella also dive into the toxic mommy wine culture that is present in today's motherhood culture and how we need to ditch this unhealthy narrative. Whether you are sober, mindfully consume alcohol or want to get a clear vision of alcohol's presence in your life - this conversation is for you! Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/how-to-advocate-for-your-paid-family-leave/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Lucille's Bottleshop (https://www.lucillesbottleshop.com) Alex's Website where you can find Free Spirits, Sober Retreats & more (https://www.alexandrazauner.com) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
1 Jun 2023
How to Advocate for Your PAID Family Leave
Episode 010: How to Advocate for Your PAID Family Leave Maven: Sara Strom @sassstrom on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. My friend Sara Strom, is a mother of two, powerhouse marketing executive and advocate for paid family leave for all. She has successfully negotiated paid family leave for herself twice at two different organizations. Establishing a paid family leave policy within the two organizations she has worked for has been the proudest moment in her career to date. In this podcast episode we help you to negotiate your own paid family leave policy and encourage you to pitch your business case to your employer like a mom boss CEO! It was seriously such a great conversation that I hope you all love. Paid Family Leave policies are improving in America every day but still have a long way to go! Unpaid maternity leave will be a thing of the past soon as we work to advocate for paid family leave for both parents. Join us in the progress and send this podcast episode to a friend! Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/how-to-advocate-for-your-paid-family-leave/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Parently by Alison Whalen : Turning Paid Family Leave into a Competitive Advantage (https://www.parentaly.com/) The Skimm #showusyourleave (https://www.theskimm.com/press/theskimms-showusyourleave-launches-public-database-of-paid-leave-policies) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/how-to-advocate-for-your-paid-family-leave/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
4 May 2023
Where Should I Give Birth?
Episode 009: Where Should I Give Birth? Maven: Bria Florell of Bright Earth Doulas @bria.the.doula on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. This conversation is with birth doula, childbirth educator and mother Bria Florell of Bright Earth Doulas in Twin Cities, MN. When Bria and I met each other we bonded over both having had three different birth experiences. We both had our first birth in a hospital setting, second in a birth center and third babies were born at home. In this episode we talk our experiences birthing in a hospital setting versus an out of hospital birth center and our home birth journey. If you are looking for support on deciding on where you should give birth this is the episode for you! This episode provides education on your different options on where you can give birth and empowerment on listening to your intuition. Spoiler alert, there is no "right" place to birth and it is truly important to listen to your gut and do what is best for you. This conversation is to share our personal experiences on birth place and introduce you to all of your options! Listen until the end to learn where Bria would choose to give birth if she had a fourth baby! Check out this episode's Show Notes. Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Check out Bright Earth Doulas for Birth Doula Support, Childbirth Education, Lactation Support and so much more. (https://www.brightearthdoulas.com/) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
27 Apr 2023
Madi Reimer's Empowered & Holy Home Birth Story
Episode 008: Madi Reimer's Empowered & Holy Home Birth Story Maven: Madi Reimer @madireimer on Instagram (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. I’m so excited to share our first birth story on the Podcast! My friend Madi Reimer, you may follow her on Instagram @madireimer. She is the quirky Minnesota gal pal who shares stunning sustainable outfits, motherhood inspiration and nourishment for your soul and body. She has a 2.5 year old Rosie and a newborn baby Zina who was born at home just a couple months ago. In this podcast interview we talk about the transition from one to two kids, unmedicated birth, home birth, postpartum and Madi’s connection to her faith in birth. It was seriously such a great conversation that I hope you all love. My favorite part is that we recorded it when Madi was just six weeks postpartum so everything was really top of mind for her and her sweet mama brain is like scrambled eggs focusing on baby Zina which I loved. I tried not to over edit so you get to hear the raw conversation as much as possible. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/madi-reimers-empowered-holy-home-birth-story/) Resources Mentioned Watch the Unmedicated Birth Mama Panel with Madi, Hey Shayla & Alexa on Membership (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership/) Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/madi-reimers-empowered-holy-home-birth-story/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
20 Apr 2023
Beyond Kegels & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Episode 007: Beyond Kegels & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Maven: Dr. Hannah Strom, DPT founder of Awake Pelvic Health & Wellness (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Dr. Hannah Strom, DPT a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Awake Pelvic Health & Wellness shares why pelvic floor physical therapy is so great and how it can take you beyond the one sized fits all approach of "just do kegels!". Ella and Hannah discuss what the pelvic floor is, what pelvic floor physical therapy is and if it is right for you and empower you to start taking care of your pelvic floor today and doing more than kegels! This podcast episode is for any woman with a pelvic floor, we encourage you to take charge of your pelvic health before you need intervention due to an injury, pregnancy or birth. We love Dr. Hannah Strom's holistic and realistic approach to pelvic health. Don't wait to start your at home practice of beyond kegels until you have pelvic pain, discomfort or injury and learn more today with their online course called "Beyond Kegels". Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/beyond-kegels-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/) Resources Mentioned Beyond Kegels Course (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn/beyond-kegels/) Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Awake Pelvic Health & Wellness (https://www.awakepelvichealth.com/) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/beyond-kegels-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
13 Apr 2023
What the Hormones? Cycle Tracking & Period Stuff
Episode 006: What the Hormones? Cycle Tracking & Period Stuff Maven: Dr. Megan Hejny from Nourish Family Wellness (she/her) Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Dr. Megan Hejny from Nourish Family Wellness and Ella discuss balancing your hormones, fertility, cycle tracking, cycle syncing, natural family planning and a holistic approach to fertility. They discuss nourishment, sex hormones, holistic health fertility approaches, the female cycle, natural family planning and empower you to take action to feel healthy and well in your cycle. This podcast episode is all about women’s hormones, the natural cycle and is for anyone wanting to learn more about their cycle. We love how Megan goes in depth and gives concrete examples on how you can take these teachings and implement them in your life today. Your period does not have to be something that you just dread every month and are surprised you get. You can work with your natural cycle and use it as a tool! Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/what-the-hormones-cycle-tracking-period-stuff/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Nourish Family Wellness (https://www.nourishfamilywellness.com/) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/what-the-hormones-cycle-tracking-period-stuff/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
6 Apr 2023
Preparing your Mind & Body for Pregnancy with Kate Eskuri
Episode 005: Preparing your Mind & Body for Pregnancy with Kate Eskuri Maven: Kate Eskuri from the Foundation Blog (she/her) @kate.eskuri on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Kate Eskuri from the Foundation Blog and Ella discuss preparing your mind and body for pregnancy with natural cycle tracking and a holistic approach. They discuss prenatal nutrition, holistic health fertility approaches, the female cycle, natural family planning and empower you to take action to feel healthy and well. This podcast episode is all about women’s hormones, the natural cycle and preparing your mind, body and spirit prior to pregnancy. We love how Kate Eskuri simplifies challenging concepts and makes them bite sized and manageable to integrate change in your life. She is such a fun follow on Instagram with her quirky personality and inspiring personal shares from her life. In the episode she shares that she is newly pregnant (This episode was recorded several months ago when she was pregnant). Kate now has her baby earthside which is so exciting to see full circle how she has ventured into her journey into motherhood. Stay until the end of the interview where she shares all about her dreams and what she is looking forward to in motherhood. Check out this episode's Show Notes. (https://www.ellafrances.com/preparing-your-mind-body-for-pregnancy-with-kate-eskuri/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) The Foundation Blog (https://thefoundationblog.com/) The Foundations of Wellbeing Course (https://thefoundationblog.com/the-foundations-of-wellbeing-self-paced) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/preparing-your-mind-body-for-pregnancy-with-kate-eskuri/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review! Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
30 Mar 2023
Prenatal Nutrition: You Deserve to Feel Healthy & Well
Episode 004: Prenatal Nutrition: You Deserve to Feel Healthy & Well Mavens of Motherhood Podcast | Ep: 004 Maven: Haley Miskowiec the Prenatal Nutritionist (she/her) @prenatal.nutritionist on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Haley Miskowiec, the Prenatal Nutritionist and Ella discuss prenatal nutrition, bust some prenatal food myths, discussion some common but not so normal symptoms in pregnancy and empower you to take action to feel healthy and well. We also talk about body image in pregnancy and how this is truly a time to embrace the growth and change. Pregnancy can truly be a time to enjoy and not worry about how you are nourishing you and your baby if you are informed and educated. Haley's passion is to give you the tools so you can let go of those fears and lean into that joy. Check out this episode's blog post. (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Take Rachel Nicks prenatal and postnatal friendly class from the Maternal Wellness Summit. Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/) https://www.ellafrances.com/prenatal-nutrition-you-deserve-to-feel-healthy-and-well/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
23 Mar 2023
Birth Queen & Empowered Motherhood with Rachel Nicks
Episode 003: Birth Queen & Empowered Motherhood with Rachel Nicks Mavens of Motherhood Podcast | Ep: 003 Maven: Rachel Nicks (she/her) @rachelenicks @birthqueenorg on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Rachel Nicks and Ella discuss what a birthing in America looks like for black mothers and how Birth Queen is supporting and empowering black families. This conversation helps to encourage those that want more enjoyable birth experience to have more resources and empowerment and how to support our black and brown neighbors, friends and fellow birthing families. As an ally it is important that we share this information and Birth Queen's teachings and financially support his mission to end the black maternal mortality crisis in America. Please share this with a friend that could benefit from this information. Check out this episode's blog post. (https://www.ellafrances.com/birth-queen-with-rachel-nicks/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Take Rachel Nicks prenatal and postnatal friendly class from the Maternal Wellness Summit. Join Membership! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148100/episodes/%20http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Read the Show Notes: (https://www.ellafrances.com/birth-queen-with-rachel-nicks/) https://www.ellafrances.com/birth-queen-with-rachel-nicks/ Join Mama Mastermind: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind Join Membership: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) ellafrancesyoga.com/membership Follow Ella on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ellafran) instagram.com/ellafran Sign up for our weekly letter: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) ellafrancesyoga.com/letter Register for one of the courses: (https://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) ellafrancesyoga.com/learn Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review! Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
16 Mar 2023
Doula Work is Community Care
Episode 002: Doula Work is Community Care Mavens of Motherhood Podcast | Ep: 002 Maven: Sarah Auna (she/her) @sarah_auna on Instagram Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. In this episode Sarah Auna and Ella discuss what a birth doula is and does for birthing families. They answer questions like "what is a doula?" "How do you find a doula?" "What are some of the benefits for having a doula?" and "How does a doula support the birthing parent's partner?" Everyone should have access to Doula Care. This conversation helps to encourage those that want more enjoyable birth experience to hire a doula! If you are pregnant, pre conception or planning on expanding your family this episode is for you. Please share this with a friend that you know that is pregnant or could benefit from this information. Check out this episode's blog post. (https://www.ellafrances.com/doula-work-is-community-care/) Resources Mentioned Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind/) Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Listen to our Doula Panel with Sarah Auna and other doulas. Join Membership! ( http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Show Notes: https://www.ellafrances.com/doula-work-is-community-care/ Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
8 Mar 2023
Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast with Ella Frances
Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face. Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you. Show Notes: ellafrancesyoga.com/listen (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/listen) Join Mama Mastermind: ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/mama-mastermind) Join Membership: ellafrancesyoga.com/membership (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/membership) Follow Ella on Instagram: instagram.com/ellafran (http://www.instagram.com/ellafran) Sign up for our weekly letter: ellafrancesyoga.com/letter (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/letter) Register for one of the courses: ellafrancesyoga.com/learn (http://www.ellafrancesyoga.com/learn) Thanks for listening to this episode of The Mavens of Motherhood Podcast. Connect with me on Instagram or leave us a review!
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