Mothercentered

Jessica Tomich Sorci
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Even good moms have a breaking point. Even good moms have needs and limitations. Even good moms have nervous systems that respond and react. And those nervous systems deserve good care. Join therapist Jessica Tomich Sorci in conversations with moms and maternal mental health practitioners as they explore their inner worlds through an Internal Family Systems approach, gaining compassion, insight, and connection. Jessica is an IFS Certified therapist, maternal mental health expert and creator of the Mom Parts Method. For more information or to join The Mom Parts Community, go to momparts.com

Episodes

  1. 9 MAR

    Minimizer Mom Parts

    "I'll tell my kids 'I'm really tired, I'm going to sit here for just a minute,' but then as soon as somebody needs something, I respond to it as though it's an urgent need, even when it's not." —Chelsea Solorzano On this episode we're talking about the Minimizer Part with Chelsea Solorzano. The Minimizer can look like vulnerability on the surface—you say the words about being overwhelmed or tired—but the words aren't attached to the feeling, so you keep performing and doing all the tasks When you say you need something but don't follow through, your parts stop believing you—it becomes lip service that reinforces more minimizing Building reliability and trust within your system means actually scheduling time for yourself and showing up for it, so your parts can relax The Minimizer is driven by fear of rejection and being too much—it sweeps big emotions under the rug because it doesn't believe it's safe to be anything but stoic Chelsea Solorzano contact: chelsea@mapleseedcounseling.com My book When Good Moms Feel Bad is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    17 min

  2. 23 FEB

    Frustrated Mom Parts

    "Our children do not need perfection from us in order to be thriving human beings." —Michelle Brown On this episode we're talking about Frustrated Parts with Michelle Brown. Frustration is often the first signal that something's not right—whether it's unmet needs, violated boundaries, or your nervous system being maxed out The Frustrated part is one of the only socially acceptable expressions of maternal discontent, so it settles in and takes up a lot of space Speaking for your Frustrated part (not from it) creates space—saying "Mama's feeling really frustrated right now" helps you unblend and allows your Inner Mom to care for both you and your child When we yell (and we will), we can model repair—coming back to acknowledge what happened shows our kids that lack of perfection is okay Michelle Brown contact: info@michellebrownlmft.com My book When Good Moms Feel Bad is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    26 min

  3. 9 FEB

    All the Wanting Parts

    "I got really good at not having wants. I learned how to practice that pretty effectively for a long, long time." —Kelly Williams On this episode we're talking about the Wanting Part with Kelly Williams. Wanting is closely connected to hunger for intimacy, connection, being deeply seen—and it often gets pushed away in motherhood There can be a polarity inside mothers—one part wanting to be the most attuned parent, another part grieving that she didn't receive that in her own childhood Motherhood invites us to forget ourselves—the practice is finding our way back to speaking on behalf of our own wanting When wanting is respected and nurtured, it brings vitality back into your life and reconnects you with who you are separate from motherhood Kelly Williams: kellywilliamsconsulting.com My book When Good Moms Feel Bad is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    20 min

  4. 26 JAN

    Superwoman Parts

    "We're designed to be vulnerable along with being strong." On this episode we're talking about Superwoman Parts with Jillian Early. Why Superwoman craves rescue and recognition but hides her craving masterfully—keeping her isolated and lonely How for some moms (single parents, those facing racism or economic hardship), being Superwoman isn't optional—it's survival The fear underneath: if I touch the grief that's there, it will swallow me whole—that's a luxury I can't afford Jillian Early is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in maternal mental health. Connect with her at https://www.jillianearlylcsw.com/ My book “When Good Moms Feel Bad” is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com.

    20 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Guilty Mom Parts

    "No mom sets out intentionally saying 'I'm going to f*ck up my kids.'" On this episode we're talking about Guilty Mom Parts with Karen McWilliam. Why guilt can activate even when there's no real transgression—just violating social or familial expectations How guilt becomes a nexus point that can either spiral into shame or open toward compassion The importance of intellectual parts in helping us make sense of overwhelming emotions without getting lost in them Karen McWilliam is a therapist specializing in transitions and maternal mental health. Connect with her at info@transitionings.ca My book "When Good Moms Feel Bad" is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    20 min

  6. 12 JAN

    Angry Mom Parts

    "Being a mom doesn't mean that we don't have limits and needs." On this episode we're talking about Angry Parts with Rachel Brnjas. Why anger rarely makes it into the therapy room—the taboo of moms being angry and the courage it takes to share it How anger protects something tender and is linked to shame, fear, and ideas of danger Why exploring your Angry part is actually safe and a loving way to help a part that's probably been exiled Rachel Brnjas is a therapist at Tapestry Counseling Center. Connect with her at https://tapestrycc.com/ and on Instagram @tapestry.cc My book "When Good Moms Feel Bad" is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    22 min

  7. 11 JAN

    Welcome to Mothercentered

    Welcome to Mothercentered! On this episode, Jessica shares about the origins of Mom Parts and her inspiration for creating the Mothercentered podcast. How Jessica encountered Internal Family Systems and how IFS changed her way of seeing humans Why viewing motherhood through an IFS lens is so helpful for understanding our experiences How to develop a relationship with all the different parts of you—reactive, vulnerable, and protective Learning how to mother ourselves My book "When Good Moms Feel Bad" is available everywhere you buy books. For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com

    17 min
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Even good moms have a breaking point. Even good moms have needs and limitations. Even good moms have nervous systems that respond and react. And those nervous systems deserve good care. Join therapist Jessica Tomich Sorci in conversations with moms and maternal mental health practitioners as they explore their inner worlds through an Internal Family Systems approach, gaining compassion, insight, and connection. Jessica is an IFS Certified therapist, maternal mental health expert and creator of the Mom Parts Method. For more information or to join The Mom Parts Community, go to momparts.com

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  • Creator
    Jessica Tomich Sorci
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  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
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