The Mama Healing Hub Podcast

Vanessa Spinarsky, Alyssa Trittler & Carrie Parker

The Mama Healing Hub is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, relationships, and the messy process of becoming ourselves again. Hosted by therapists and friends Vanessa Spinarsky, Alyssa Trittler, and Carrie Parker, this podcast explores the emotional, relational, and psychological layers of modern motherhood, alongside the deeper human work of healing, growth, and self-reclamation. Some episodes feel like sitting at the kitchen table with friends. Others go deeper into the inner work that shapes how we love, parent, and live.

  1. Aug 6

    Why You Stress Clean: The Psychology Behind It

    Why do some people cry when they're overwhelmed... while others suddenly feel the urge to scrub the kitchen, reorganize a closet, or deep clean the entire house? If you've ever found yourself stress cleaning and wondered, "Why can't I just sit down and relax?" - this episode is for you. The truth is, stress cleaning isn't laziness, perfectionism, or simply "liking a clean house." For many people, it's an automatic nervous system response that developed long before adulthood. And once you understand what your body is actually trying to do, everything starts to make a lot more sense. In this episode, therapists Vanessa and Alyssa unpack the neurobiology behind stress cleaning, why it often shows up during seasons of anxiety and overwhelm, and how your childhood experiences may still be shaping the way you cope today. But here's the part many people miss...Stress cleaning isn't necessarily the problem. The more important question is what your nervous system is trying to accomplish. Together, they explore the difference between coping that simply provides temporary relief and coping that actually helps you process what's happening. You'll also walk away with practical, body-based strategies you can begin experimenting with immediately...without forcing yourself to "just calm down." Whether stress cleaning is your go-to or you've never understood why someone else does it, this conversation will likely change how you view automatic coping responses. If this conversation helped you understand yourself a little differently, we'd love to keep the conversation going. 💛 Follow us on Instagram at @themamahealinghub for daily conversations about motherhood, mental health, nervous system regulation, and becoming more connected to yourself. 🌿 Looking for more support? Join The Mama Healing Hub...our therapist-led virtual community where mothers have real conversations, learn practical tools, attend live events, and discover they're not meant to figure motherhood out alone. 👉 Join here: https://www.themamahealinghub.com If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, & leave a review.

    Why You Stress Clean: The Psychology Behind It
  2. Jul 23

    Motherhood, Identity & Nervous System Healing: Staying Connected to Yourself While Raising Children with Danielle Shugg

    Motherhood asks so much of us. It's easy to slowly become disconnected from the parts of ourselves that existed before, alongside, and beyond being "mom." In this week's conversation, we're joined by Danielle from The Mindful Blonde for an honest discussion about motherhood, identity, attachment parenting, nervous system healing, social media, and what it means to stay connected to yourself while caring deeply for the people you love. One of our favorite reminders from this conversation? There isn't one right way to do motherhood. You don't need to parent exactly like someone else. You don't need to fit neatly into a philosophy or label. You get to become curious about what feels aligned for you, your children, and your family. We talk about: Staying connected to yourself in motherhood Navigating parenting choices with more self-trust Why our triggers can become invitations for deeper understanding The relationship between nervous system healing and parenting Finding balance between closeness, care, and self-compassion Remembering that you're more than one role or identity This conversation feels less like being given answers and more like being invited back into relationship with yourself. Because when we're connected to ourselves, we're often more available for the people we love, too. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🤍 If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love for you to stay connected. You can follow Danielle Shugg @themindfulblonde on Instagram and continue exploring her reflections on motherhood, nervous system healing, and self-connection through The Mothership on Substack. We're also building a space for mothers to have these conversations beyond social media inside The Mama Healing Hub a virtual, therapist-led community rooted in connection, growth, and self-trust. You can also follow us on Instagram at @themamahealinghubinc. If this episode offered something meaningful to you, following the podcast, sharing it with someone you love, or leaving a review is one of the most meaningful ways to support these conversations and help us reach more mothers who may need them.

    Motherhood, Identity & Nervous System Healing: Staying Connected to Yourself While Raising Children with Danielle Shugg
  3. Jul 9

    Our New Vision for Motherhood Support & Community

    After two years of learning, growing, listening, and evolving, we're opening the doors to a brand new chapter of The Mama Healing Hub. In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of our relaunch and sharing why we decided to completely rethink and rebuild the community we've been dreaming about. We talk honestly about what we've learned as therapists, mothers, and business owners, how our own growth shaped this new vision, and why creating a space that truly supports women requires more than just good intentions. Inside this conversation, we explore:• Why we chose to rebrand and restructure the Mama Healing Hub• What we've learned over the last two years• How our own personal growth influenced the direction of the community• The importance of connection, honest conversations, and feeling understood• What's new inside the Hub and how it's designed to meet you wherever you are in motherhood• Why we believe every mother deserves a space where she doesn't have to figure everything out alone This isn't just a relaunch. It's a reflection of who we've become and the kind of community we want to build alongside you. ✨ The Mama Healing Hub is officially LIVE! If you've been looking for a therapist-led space where you can slow down, make sense of what's going on, connect with other moms, and continue growing alongside women who truly get it, we'd love to welcome you. Join us here:https://www.themamahealinghub.com If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who might be looking for a space like this.

    Our New Vision for Motherhood Support & Community
  4. Jun 18

    How Do You Know You're Done Having Kids?

    In this episode of The Mama Healing Hub Podcast, we're having one of the biggest conversations many parents quietly wrestle with: How do you know when you're done having kids? There isn't a checklist or a perfect answer. For some families, the decision feels clear. For others, it's layered with grief, uncertainty, differing desires, mental health considerations, finances, age gaps, relationship dynamics, and questions about capacity. As three therapists and mothers with very different experiences, we share our own stories of deciding whether to grow our families, navigating conversations with our partners, and exploring how fear, desire, and emotional readiness all play a role. This isn't an episode about convincing you one way or another. It's an invitation to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what might be influencing your own decision. In this episode, we explore: Why deciding to stop having children is rarely just a practical decision How mental health and nervous system capacity can shape family planning What happens when partners want different family sizes The role fear can play in staying stuck or rushing a decision Why choosing not to decide right now can be a decision in itself How to approach this conversation with more curiosity, clarity, and self-trust If you've ever found yourself wondering, Should we have another baby? or Is our family complete? this conversation is for you. 🤍 Stay Connected If you enjoyed today's episode and you're looking for more thoughtful conversations about motherhood, healing, relationships, and understanding yourself a little better, we'd love to stay connected. ✨ Follow us on Instagram: @themamahealinghubinc for behind-the-scenes updates and all the details about our upcoming relaunch. 📩 Want the first look before everyone else? Join our email list here And if this episode resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a conversation.

    How Do You Know You're Done Having Kids?
  5. Jun 11

    Who Are You Outside of Motherhood?

    Sometimes the hardest question to answer isn't "What do you need?" it's "What actually brings you joy?" In this episode, the three therapists behind The Mama Healing Hub guide each other through a simple visualization exercise that uncovers something surprisingly profound. If you were dropped alone on a peaceful island with no responsibilities, no expectations, and nowhere else to be… what would you naturally find yourself doing? Together, Vanessa, Carrie, and Alyssa reflect on the challenge many moms face when they've spent so long caring for everyone else that they've lost touch with what lights them up. They explore how reconnecting with joy doesn't have to mean planning a getaway or overhauling your life..it can begin with noticing the small moments that make you feel more like yourself. In this episode, we explore: Why so many mothers struggle to answer the question, "What do I enjoy?" A visualization exercise to help reconnect with yourself The surprising role creativity can play in emotional regulation Why community and safe relationships make joy easier to access How tiny moments of pleasure can become powerful acts of self-care If you've ever wondered who you are outside of your responsibilities, this conversation is an invitation to get curious. And if you're looking for a place to keep having these kinds of conversations, The Mama Healing Hub is a virtual, therapist-led community where mothers can find real connection, guided support, and a space to come back to themselves. Follow us on Instagram (@themamahealinghubinc) and subscribe to stay up to date with our relaunch and everything happening inside the Hub.

    Who Are You Outside of Motherhood?
  6. May 20

    Part II: Breast Health Education & Self-Exams: Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Wellness

    In this episode of the The Mama Healing Hub podcast, Carrie Parker continues her conversation with Kate Martin and Rebecca Leonardes for a deeper discussion on breast health awareness, women’s wellness, self-exams and the importance of understanding your body over time. Together, they explore why breast health is still often treated as a taboo topic and why more open, honest conversations around women’s health matter. The episode highlights how education and awareness can help women feel more connected to their bodies, more informed about signs of change, and more empowered to advocate for their health. Kate and Rebecca discuss the importance of regular self-exams, physical breast exams, and learning what is normal for your own body so changes can be recognized earlier. This episode is warm, informative, and deeply empowering for women wanting to better understand their bodies, advocate for their health, and approach breast wellness from a more grounded and informed place. If you’re looking for a space to have more of these kinds of conversations ... the ones that go deeper, feel grounded, and help you come back to yourself ... you can join us inside The Mama Healing Hub:👉 ⁠www.themamahealinghub.com⁠ And if you’re curious to learn more about breast health education connect with Kate and Rebecca, you can find them through The Rebalance Clinic:👉 ⁠https://www.rebalancelondon.com/

    Part II: Breast Health Education & Self-Exams: Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Wellness
  7. Apr 30

    Part I: Thermography for Women’s Health: Early Detection, Breast Health & A Proactive Approach to Care

    This is one of those conversations that helps you slow down and actually understand your options .... instead of just reacting when something feels off. In this episode, we’re joined by Kate and Rebecca from Rebalance Wellness London to talk about what thermography actually is (and what it isn’t), how it works, and why more women are starting to look at it as part of a more proactive, whole-body approach to their health. We get into how thermography can support early detection, how it tracks patterns in the body over time, and why that matters ...especially for moms who are often the last ones to check in with themselves. This isn’t about replacing anything or telling you what you should do. It’s about giving you more information so you can make decisions from a place that feels informed, steady, and aligned for you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just waiting for something to go wrong before taking action with your health… this conversation opens up another way of thinking about it. In this convo: What thermography is and how it actually worksThe history and evolution of thermographyHow thermography supports early detection and pattern trackingWhy this can be especially supportive for women and mothersWhat a session looks like and what to expectCost, accessibility, and how people are using it alongside other careIf you’re looking for a space to have more of these kinds of conversations ... the ones that go deeper, feel grounded, and help you come back to yourself ... you can join us inside The Mama Healing Hub:👉 www.themamahealinghub.com And if you’re curious to learn more about thermography or connect with Kate and Rebecca, you can find them through The Rebalance Clinic:👉 https://www.rebalancelondon.com/

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The Mama Healing Hub is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, relationships, and the messy process of becoming ourselves again. Hosted by therapists and friends Vanessa Spinarsky, Alyssa Trittler, and Carrie Parker, this podcast explores the emotional, relational, and psychological layers of modern motherhood, alongside the deeper human work of healing, growth, and self-reclamation. Some episodes feel like sitting at the kitchen table with friends. Others go deeper into the inner work that shapes how we love, parent, and live.

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