Mama You Belong
Welcome to 'Mama You Belong' - a podcast for moms in the thick of it. We delve into the need for belonging and connection that mothers often face alone and help you feel seen. We acknowledge the dissonance between societal expectations of motherhood and the realities of managing our mental and physical load, with science and trauma-informed support. Co-hosts of 'Mama You Belong' are Kirsten Desmarais, PT, DPT, OCS, CD(DONA) a physical therapist, birth doula, and mother of three, and Molly Hilgenberg, MSW, LICSW, a psychotherapist, singer/songwriter, and new mom.
Kirsten and Molly were both kids who collected rocks, hugged trees and grew up in different towns in Minnesota. They met only a few years ago when Kirsten became Molly's PT and then her birth doula. They bonded when they both realized they could pretty much share anything without judgment and text each other about the moon.
Through shared stories and expert insights, 'Mama You Belong' seeks to empower mothers by creating a supportive space for connection and understanding in their unique journeys. Each episode aims to provide validation, education, and some laughs. By sharing our stories and inviting expert guests in future episodes, we aspire to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for moms.
Episodes
17 episodes
Type C Mom Survival: Mom Burnout, Messy Homes, and Parenting an AuDHD Kid
Motherhood Burnout and Community Care: Mother Trees, Mutual Aid, and Why Moms Need Each Other
Parenting in Crisis: Fear, Safety, and What Moms Carry During State Violence
Mother Rage and Grief: Protecting Our Kids in Uncertain Times
Daycare Illness, Mom Burnout, and the Mental Load No One Talks About (Where Germs Get Their PhD And Parents Lose Their PTO)
Holiday Overwhelm and Toddler Chaos: Seasonal Survival for Moms
Baby Sleep Struggles: Letting Go of Sleep Training and Choosing Connection (Part 2)
Baby Sleep Struggles: Letting Go of Sleep Training and Choosing Connection (Part 1)
Baby Sleep Regression and Mom Guilt: Rethinking “Sleeping Through the Night”
Infertility and Motherhood: Grief, Identity, and Finding Hope (with Kathleen Currie)
Pelvic Floor Health After Birth: Recovery, Pain, and What Moms Need to Know
Mom Anxiety at Night: Racing Thoughts and Overwhelm After Dark
Postpartum Anxiety, OCD, and Depression: What Moms Need to Know (with Celleste Schnellbach, MS, LMFT, PMH-C)
Dads, You Belong Too: Fatherhood, Mental Load, and Mental Health in Parenting (with Phil Desmarais and Chad Hilgenberg)
Motherhood and Identity: Why Parenting Is Political and What It Means for Moms
Nervous System Regulation for Moms: Overstimulation, Stress, and Finding Calm
Overwhelmed Moms, You Belong Here: Our Story and What This Podcast Is About