Momwell podcast

Momwell

We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. If you’re struggling with motherhood, you’re not alone–and you’re not failing. On The Momwell Podcast, host and psychotherapist Erica Djossa teaches strategies to help you cope with the psychological and emotional load of motherhood and prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Erica shares the best kept secrets of the therapy world and interviews other professionals (psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, fertility specialists, lactation consultants, and more!) who provide their expertise to empower you on your motherhood journey.

We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. If you’re struggling with motherhood, you’re not alone–and you’re not failing. On The Momwell Podcast, host and psychotherapist Erica Djossa teaches strategies to help you cope with the psychological and emotional load of motherhood and prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Erica shares the best kept secrets of the therapy world and interviews other professionals (psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, fertility specialists, lactation consultants, and more!) who provide their expertise to empower you on your motherhood journey.

 

#266

Ep 265: Navigating the Medical System and Reproductive Care With Colleen Long and Rebecca Little

When women face pregnancy loss and complex medical complications, it can bring up a lot of... more

02 Apr 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:56

02 Apr 2025


#265

264: Navigating Friendships in Motherhood With Anna Goldfarb

It can feel hard to make and maintain friends as a mom–and we often don’t know where to ev... more

19 Mar 2025

55 MINS

55:41

19 Mar 2025


#264

263: From The Vault: Understanding Sensory Self-Care With Holly Peretz, Pediatric Occupational Thera...

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care.... more

05 Mar 2025

56 MINS

56:36

05 Mar 2025


#263

262: Understanding Anger Management for Parents Through a Scientific Lens with Dr. Dan Siegel, NYT b...

If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger i... more

19 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:16

19 Feb 2025


#262

261: The Rise of Stay-at-Home Dads and “Lead Dads” with Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dad...

More dads are staying at home or taking a more active role in caregiving than ever before–... more

05 Feb 2025

59 MINS

59:29

05 Feb 2025


#261

260: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance with Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D., founder of At Peace Pare...

If your child is extremely resistant to demands, you might have wondered if pathological d... more

22 Jan 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:41

22 Jan 2025


#260

259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby

Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, p... more

08 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:20

08 Jan 2025


#259

258: From the Vault: Emotional Regulation Skills for Moms with Dr. Amber Thornton, host of Know & Gr...

We’re wrapping up our holiday vault series with our top episode from the year!  Today we r... more

01 Jan 2025

58 MINS

58:42

01 Jan 2025


#258

257: From the Vault: Postpartum Rage vs. Parental Anger with Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched M...

We’re continuing our holiday series from the vault, revisiting our top 3 most downloaded e... more

25 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:08

25 Dec 2024


#257

256: From the Vault: You’re Not an Angry Mom with Minna Dubin, author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Cris...

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re diving into our vault to revisit our top 3 podcast episodes... more

18 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:32

18 Dec 2024


#256

255: Navigating Loneliness in Motherhood with Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist and Author

Navigating isolation in motherhood isn’t easy—and it can take a toll on our relationship s... more

11 Dec 2024

56 MINS

56:30

11 Dec 2024


#255

254: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation

The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not kn... more

04 Dec 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

04 Dec 2024


#254

253: Fed is Best and Formula Can Save Lives with Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, Co-Founder of Fed ...

There was a time when moms weren’t supported on their breastfeeding journey. Now, things h... more

27 Nov 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:39

27 Nov 2024


#253

252: Making Evidence Based Birth Decisions with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, Founder of Evidence Based Birth

Navigating evidence based birth isn’t easy. Should you move around during labor? Are water... more

20 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:50

20 Nov 2024


#252

251: Changing the Way We Value Care Work with Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly Gr...

Moms are overworked, undervalued, and burnt out. And being defaulted into the care work in... more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:36

13 Nov 2024


#251

250: The Mental Load of Deciding What to Pack for School Lunch with Megan McNamee, MPH, RDN, Co-Foun...

Deciding what to pack for school lunch can be hard. There’s so much pressure and perfectio... more

06 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:37

06 Nov 2024


#250

249: A New Approach to Developing Secure Attachment with Dr. Ann Kelley, co-founder of Therapist Unc...

Secure attachment isn’t created by moms who carry everything on their shoulders and put th... more

30 Oct 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:50

30 Oct 2024


#249

248: From the Vault: Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family Members with Dr. Ashurina Ream, Foun...

This week on The Momwell Podcast, we’re revisiting an episode from our vault. Setting boun... more

23 Oct 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:36

23 Oct 2024


#248

247: The Stressed-Out Mom with Dr. Molly Dickens, Founder of The Maternal Stress Project

Maternal stress is so overwhelming that the surgeon general recently released a warning ab... more

16 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:36

16 Oct 2024


#247

246: Understanding Options for Birth Control After Childbirth with Dr. Fran Haydanek, DO, FACOG

There are many options for birth control after childbirth—from short-term contraception to... more

09 Oct 2024

59 MINS

59:00

09 Oct 2024


#246

245: How to Get Paid During Maternity Leave in the US with Daphne Delvaux, Founder of Delvaux Law an...

Parents in the United States often have a difficult time navigating parental leave. Comple... more

02 Oct 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:56

02 Oct 2024


#245

244: The Importance of Emotional Learning as a Mom with Kelly Oriard & Callie Christensen, Co-Founde...

Many of us want to foster emotional learning for our kids and support them as they navigat... more

25 Sep 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:32

25 Sep 2024


#244

243: The Relationship Between Menopause and Mental Health with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Menopause can have a strong impact on your mental health. Unfortunately, not all providers... more

18 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:12

18 Sep 2024


#243

242: Navigating Stress and Relationship Conflict as Parents with Liz Earnshaw, Family and Marriage T...

Parenting can take a toll on our relationship with our partner, leaving us feeling resentf... more

11 Sep 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:55

11 Sep 2024


#242

241: Raising Securely Attached Kids with Eli Harwood, Licensed Therapist and Author

As moms, we think a lot about our children’s emotional wellbeing. How can we be sure that ... more

04 Sep 2024

59 MINS

59:49

04 Sep 2024


#241

240: From The Vault: Navigating After School Restraint Collapse with Dr. Kristyn Sommer, Ph.D.

This is the final part of our back-to-school series that revisits some of our old favorite... more

28 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:41

28 Aug 2024