EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

Alessandra Torresani
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Welcome to EmotionAL Support - the unfiltered space where mental health meets motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Hosted by Actress, Mental Health Advocate and Lady’s Mom, Alessandra Torresani , EmotionAL Support dives deep into the real, raw, and often hilarious parts of being human. Whether you’re navigating postpartum emotions, reimagining your identity, or just trying to keep it together with a toddler on your hip—this podcast is your trusted place to feel it all. Each week, Alessandra brings heart-centered conversations with psychologists, authors, comedians, and fellow moms to explore topics like:     •    Mental health & emotional wellness     •    Motherhood & identity     •    Anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence     •    Self-care that goes beyond the bubble bath     •    Honest, funny, and powerful personal stories No toxic positivity. No filters. Just real talk, real feelings, and real connection. If you’re looking for a community that gets it and isn’t afraid to laugh through the chaos, you’ve found your people. ✨ Subscribe now for your weekly dose of EmotionAL Support.

  1. 11h ago

    We Grew Up Hating Our Bodies. How Do We Raise Kids Who Don't? with Erin Washington

    We grew up in the era of size zero, diet culture, skinny celebrities, and being told that smaller was always better. But now that we’re mothers, how do we make sure our children don’t grow up believing the same things about their bodies? This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Erin Washington, author, mother, and advocate for body confidence, for an honest conversation about body image, eating disorders, motherhood, self-worth, and breaking the cycles of comparison so many millennial women grew up with. After struggling with body image for 20 years, Erin knows firsthand what happens when your confidence and identity become tied to how you look, what you weigh, or how well you perform. Together, Erin and Alessandra explore the pressures women face to look a certain way, the shame and secrecy surrounding eating disorders, and what it really takes to rebuild your relationship with yourself. ...but this conversation goes beyond our own bodies. Because our children are watching. They’re listening to how we talk about ourselves. They’re learning what beauty means, what confidence looks like, and where their worth comes from. And for so many of us, motherhood has become an opportunity to question the beliefs we inherited and choose something different for the next generation. In this episode, we explore: Growing up in the millennial era of diet culture and impossible beauty standards Erin’s 20-year struggle with body image and eating disorders How comparison and perfectionism affect women’s mental health The connection between athletic performance, identity, and self-worth Why external validation never feels like enough Breaking generational cycles of body shame Raising children with confidence and healthy self-esteem How vulnerability and sharing our stories can help us heal Reinventing yourself beyond appearance, achievements, and expectations Finding confidence and self-worth in motherhood and beyond ...because our bodies were never supposed to be the most interesting thing about us. And maybe one of the most powerful things we can teach our children isn’t how to love every inch of themselves every single day. It’s that their worth was never determined by their appearance in the first place. For every woman who has spent years comparing herself to someone else, struggling to feel good enough, or trying to become the kind of mother who breaks old patterns—this conversation is for you. Connect with Alessandra: Instagram: @alessandratorresani @emotionalsupportpod Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erinwashington @therinpy_with_erin_washington "I'm Just Like Me" book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4AZ6Z1O EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani - honest conversations about maternal mental health, motherhood, identity, healing, and finding yourself again.

  2. Oct 27

    Can Your DNA Explain Your Anxiety, Hormones & Health? with Natalie Samson

    What if the answers to some of your biggest health questions have been hiding in your DNA all along? From anxiety and mental health to hormones, pregnancy, perimenopause, and healthy aging, our genetics may reveal more about our health than we realize. This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Natalie Samson, genetic counselor and integrative health expert, to explore how understanding our DNA can help women take a more proactive, preventative, and personalized approach to their health. Because as women and mothers, we’re often so focused on taking care of everyone else that we forget to ask: What is my body trying to tell me? And what could I be doing today to protect my health tomorrow? Natalie breaks down the science of genetic testing, including how our genes may influence mental health, hormonal changes, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and longevity. We also explore what genetic testing can tell us about pregnancy, reproductive health, and our children’s potential health risks—and why understanding genetic predispositions doesn’t mean our future is already written. In this episode, we explore: The connection between genetics, anxiety, depression, and mental health What your DNA may reveal about pregnancy and reproductive health How genetics can influence perimenopause and hormonal symptoms Genetic predispositions to autoimmune conditions and inflammation When genetic testing may be helpful for babies and children The difference between at-home DNA tests and clinical genetic testing How nutrition, lifestyle, and environment interact with our genes The four Ps of genetic testing: proactive, preventative, precise, and personalized Peptides, supplements, and personalized wellness Genetics, healthy aging, and longevity ...because your genes may influence your health, but they don’t tell your entire story. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, planning a pregnancy, entering perimenopause, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, this conversation is about understanding your body, asking better questions, and making informed decisions about your future. And maybe the greatest gift we can give ourselves (and our children) is the knowledge to take better care of our health. Connect with Natalie Samson: Instagram: @GeneticsWithNatalie Website: Goldengeneticshealth.com Connect with Alessandra Torresani: Instagram: @alessandratorresani @emotionalsupportpod EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani - real conversations about maternal mental health, motherhood, women’s wellness, and finding yourself through every chapter of life.

  3. Oct 20

    Motherhood is a Psychedelic: Why Our Kids Trigger Us & How We Find Ourselves Again with Jane Garnett

    What if motherhood isn’t about losing yourself, but meeting a version of yourself you’ve never known before? On this episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with therapist, author, and mother Jane Garnett, LMFT, for an honest conversation about motherhood, maternal mental health, identity, generational trauma, and the unexpected ways our children can bring our own childhoods back to the surface. Why can a four-year-old trigger something in us that started when we were four? How do we break generational cycles without putting impossible pressure on ourselves to become the “perfect” parent? And somewhere between taking care of everyone else… how do we find ourselves again? Jane and Alessandra talk about parenting triggers, inner-child healing, perfectionism in motherhood, EMDR therapy, psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted healing, and giving our children emotional tools many of us never had growing up. But this conversation isn’t only about healing what hurt... It’s also about joy. Dancing. Movement. Creativity. Play. Being ridiculous. Remembering the woman underneath all of the responsibilities and realizing that becoming a mother doesn’t have to mean disappearing. Because maybe our kids aren’t just asking us to raise them. Maybe they’re giving us an opportunity to re-raise parts of ourselves, too. For every woman who has ever looked in the mirror after becoming a mother and wondered, “Where did I go?” ...this one’s for you. Connect with Alessandra: Instagram: @alessandra torresani @emotionalsupportpod Connect with Jane: Instagram: @thebananajane Http://www.janegarnett.com ~ In this episode: maternal mental health, motherhood and identity, parenting triggers, breaking generational cycles, childhood trauma, inner-child healing, EMDR, psychedelics and mental health, perfectionism, raising emotionally healthy children, movement, self-discovery, and finding joy after motherhood.

  4. Oct 13

    Mom Identity & Mental Health: Ditching Burnout, Matrescence & Reclaiming Yourself

    Welcome back to Emotional Support! Navigating mom burnout, maternal mental health, and identity loss after kids? You’re not alone. In this comeback mini-episode, I'm unpacking matrescence - the ongoing physical, emotional, and psychological transition into motherhood. I dive deep into breaking generational cycles, ditching mom guilt, and balancing personal ambition with modern parenting challenges. Discover actionable ways to prioritize self-care, build an authentic support network, and reinvent yourself at any stage of life. Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode, and share this with a mom who needs a little emotional support today!

    Mom Identity & Mental Health: Ditching Burnout, Matrescence & Reclaiming Yourself

  5. Jul 7

    Beauty is Nature's Code for Survival : Healing Our Kids' Mental Health with Louie Schwartzberg (Disney's Wings of Life, Soarin' Around the World, Fantastic Fungi, Moving Art)

    Can nature actually be used as medicine for our mental health? In a world dominated by overstimulating screens, digital anxiety, and "nature deficit disorder," finding a sense of calm feels harder than ever - especially for our kids. This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Fantastic Fungi, Wings of Life). Louie has dedicated his life to capturing the breathtaking, slow-motion rhythm of the natural world to help us slow down, breathe, and heal. Alessandra and Louie dive deep into the science of awe and wonder, explaining how visual storytelling can completely shift our nervous systems from fear to compassion. They discuss the critical impact of digital media on child development, sensory processing in autism, and how changing what our kids watch can drastically improve their emotional regulation. Plus, Louie reveals the evolutionary secrets behind beauty and the mind-expanding world of fungi and plant medicine. If you are a parent looking to balance screen time, someone struggling with stress, or simply wanting to inject more gratitude into your daily routine, this beautiful conversation is your ultimate guide to reconnecting with the Earth. "Wonder and awe are gateways to compassion. Beauty is nature's code for survival." — Louie Schwartzberg 🕒 Inside This Episode:  00:00 - The Healing Power of Nature & Overcoming Nature Deficit Disorder  12:31 - Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and Emotional Regulation  24:01 - Rethinking Screen Time: Fear vs. Wonder in Children's Content  25:29 - The Evolutionary Power of Beauty and Visual Art  29:53 - Nature’s Crucial Role in Child Development & Sensory Processing in Autism  35:27 - Micro-Mindfulness and Gratitude Practices for Busy Families  39:47 - Exploring the Mind-Bending World of Mushrooms and Fungi  47:05 - Moving Art: Shifting Human Consciousness Through Filmmaking 🔗 Connect with the Show:  Follow Alessandra Torresani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/  Follow EmotionAL Support on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/  Learn more about Louie Schwartzberg’s work: ⁠⁠https://www.movingart.com⁠⁠  Watch Louie's Films: Fantastic Fungi & Moving Art on Netflix. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to support the show!

  6. Jul 7

    Beauty is Nature's Code for Survival : Healing Our Kids' Mental Health with Louie Schwartzberg (Disney's Wings of Life, Soarin' Around the World, Fantastic Fungi, Moving Art)

    Can nature actually be used as medicine for our mental health? In a world dominated by overstimulating screens, digital anxiety, and "nature deficit disorder," finding a sense of calm feels harder than ever - especially for our kids. This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Fantastic Fungi, Wings of Life). Louie has dedicated his life to capturing the breathtaking, slow-motion rhythm of the natural world to help us slow down, breathe, and heal. Alessandra and Louie dive deep into the science of awe and wonder, explaining how visual storytelling can completely shift our nervous systems from fear to compassion. They discuss the critical impact of digital media on child development, sensory processing in autism, and how changing what our kids watch can drastically improve their emotional regulation. Plus, Louie reveals the evolutionary secrets behind beauty and the mind-expanding world of fungi and plant medicine. If you are a parent looking to balance screen time, someone struggling with stress, or simply wanting to inject more gratitude into your daily routine, this beautiful conversation is your ultimate guide to reconnecting with the Earth. "Wonder and awe are gateways to compassion. Beauty is nature's code for survival." — Louie Schwartzberg 🕒 Inside This Episode:  00:00 - The Healing Power of Nature & Overcoming Nature Deficit Disorder  12:31 - Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and Emotional Regulation  24:01 - Rethinking Screen Time: Fear vs. Wonder in Children's Content  25:29 - The Evolutionary Power of Beauty and Visual Art  29:53 - Nature’s Crucial Role in Child Development & Sensory Processing in Autism  35:27 - Micro-Mindfulness and Gratitude Practices for Busy Families  39:47 - Exploring the Mind-Bending World of Mushrooms and Fungi  47:05 - Moving Art: Shifting Human Consciousness Through Filmmaking 🔗 Connect with the Show:  Follow Alessandra Torresani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/  Follow EmotionAL Support on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod/  Learn more about Louie Schwartzberg’s work: ⁠https://www.movingart.com⁠  Watch Louie's Films: Fantastic Fungi & Moving Art on Netflix. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to support the show!

  7. Jun 30

    Maternal Mental Health: Navigating Postpartum Depression and Family Healing with Pooja Makhijani

    Today on EmotionAL Support, I’m joined by author and journalist Pooja Makhijani. Pooja’s forthcoming picture book, Together for Mama, was inspired by her own experience with postpartum depression and explores a conversation that so many families face but rarely know how to talk about: what happens when a parent is struggling with their mental health? We often discuss postpartum depression through the lens of the mother experiencing it, but we don’t talk enough about how it affects the entire family—or how children make sense of changes they see in the adults they love most. As someone who has been incredibly open about my own maternal mental health journey, I know firsthand how important it is to reduce stigma, seek support, and create honest conversations around these experiences. In this deeply educational and heartfelt interview, Pooja and I dive into the realities of postpartum anxiety, parenting through difficult seasons, and breaking generational cycles of silence. We also discuss how children's literature and storytelling can give families the tools they need to navigate conversations that sometimes feel impossible to start. Whether you are a parent currently navigating your own emotional health, a family member looking to provide better community support, or someone passionate about breaking mental health stigma, this episode is a reminder that you are never alone. 🕒 Chapters & Timestamps  00:00 – Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety  03:04 – The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Families and Children  05:56 – The Journey to Seeking Help & Overcoming Stigma  08:58 – The Crucial Role of Community and Multigenerational Support  11:51 – Writing as a Healing Process  15:00 – Creating Together for Mama: A Children's Book on Mental Health  17:51 – Children's Awareness of Parental Emotions & Emotional Intelligence  20:27 – Navigating and Validating Children's Big Emotions  22:17 – The Role of Picture Books in Emotional Understanding  26:35 – Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Depression  29:04 – Building Community in Modern Parenting  34:24 – Lifesaving Conversations to Break the Stigma  36:07 – Finding Your Own Emotional Support 🔗 Resources & Links  Learn more about Pooja Makhijani: Pooja Makhijani's Website  Connect with Alessandra: Follow along on Instagram @alessandratorresani  Support the Show: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

  8. Jun 30

    Maternal Mental Health: Navigating Postpartum Depression and Family Healing with Pooja Makhijani (author/journalist)

    Today on EmotionAL Support, I’m joined by author and journalist Pooja Makhijani. Pooja’s forthcoming picture book, Together for Mama, was inspired by her own experience with postpartum depression and explores a conversation that so many families face but rarely know how to talk about: what happens when a parent is struggling with their mental health? We often discuss postpartum depression through the lens of the mother experiencing it, but we don’t talk enough about how it affects the entire family—or how children make sense of changes they see in the adults they love most. As someone who has been incredibly open about my own maternal mental health journey, I know firsthand how important it is to reduce stigma, seek support, and create honest conversations around these experiences. In this deeply educational and heartfelt interview, Pooja and I dive into the realities of postpartum anxiety, parenting through difficult seasons, and breaking generational cycles of silence. We also discuss how children's literature and storytelling can give families the tools they need to navigate conversations that sometimes feel impossible to start. Whether you are a parent currently navigating your own emotional health, a family member looking to provide better community support, or someone passionate about breaking mental health stigma, this episode is a reminder that you are never alone. 🕒 Chapters & Timestamps  00:00 – Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety  03:04 – The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Families and Children  05:56 – The Journey to Seeking Help & Overcoming Stigma  08:58 – The Crucial Role of Community and Multigenerational Support  11:51 – Writing as a Healing Process  15:00 – Creating Together for Mama: A Children's Book on Mental Health  17:51 – Children's Awareness of Parental Emotions & Emotional Intelligence  20:27 – Navigating and Validating Children's Big Emotions  22:17 – The Role of Picture Books in Emotional Understanding  26:35 – Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Depression  29:04 – Building Community in Modern Parenting  34:24 – Lifesaving Conversations to Break the Stigma  36:07 – Finding Your Own Emotional Support 🔗 Resources & Links  Learn more about Pooja Makhijani: Pooja Makhijani's Website  Connect with Alessandra: Follow along on Instagram @alessandratorresani  Support the Show: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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Welcome to EmotionAL Support - the unfiltered space where mental health meets motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Hosted by Actress, Mental Health Advocate and Lady’s Mom, Alessandra Torresani , EmotionAL Support dives deep into the real, raw, and often hilarious parts of being human. Whether you’re navigating postpartum emotions, reimagining your identity, or just trying to keep it together with a toddler on your hip—this podcast is your trusted place to feel it all. Each week, Alessandra brings heart-centered conversations with psychologists, authors, comedians, and fellow moms to explore topics like:     •    Mental health & emotional wellness     •    Motherhood & identity     •    Anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence     •    Self-care that goes beyond the bubble bath     •    Honest, funny, and powerful personal stories No toxic positivity. No filters. Just real talk, real feelings, and real connection. If you’re looking for a community that gets it and isn’t afraid to laugh through the chaos, you’ve found your people. ✨ Subscribe now for your weekly dose of EmotionAL Support.

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