Seen and Heard Mama Podcast

Ambily (@seenandheardcoaching)

The Seen and Heard Mama Podcast is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, emotional labor, and the invisible weight moms carry every day. Through personal stories and reflections, we explore the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken - from the mental load to rediscovering yourself beyond being “just mom.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, invisible, or like parts of you got lost in motherhood, this space is for you. Because every mother deserves to feel seen and heard. New episodes every Wednesday. Bonus episodes with guest mamas (like yourself) on Friday.

  1. May 22 ·  Bonus

    Season 1 Finale: You Are Not Meant To Carry Motherhood Alone

    In this heartfelt season finale of the Seen and Heard Mama Podcast, host Ambily reflects on the powerful conversations shared throughout the season and the deeper mission behind the podcast: creating a safe, honest, and supportive space where mothers feel less alone. Throughout this season, we explored invisible mental load, burnout, identity shifts, grief, maternal rage, marriage struggles, friendship, nervous system healing, and reconnecting with ourselves — all through the lens of motherhood and emotional wellbeing. At the center of every conversation was one clear truth: mothers need support too. Not just help with tasks, but emotional support, safe spaces, community, connection, and permission to stop carrying everything alone. In this episode, Ambily shares: Why she created Seen and Heard Mama & Seen and Heard CoachingThe emotional realities many mothers silently carryHow survival mode disconnects women from themselvesThe importance of support, healing, and self-connectionWhat one-on-one coaching support looks like for mothersUpcoming in-person group coaching opportunities for momsWhy mothers deserve spaces where they feel seen, heard, and supportedThis conversation is an invitation for mothers who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or like they’ve lost parts of themselves underneath responsibility. You are not failing. You are not alone. And you do not have to navigate motherhood alone. ✨ Topics discussed: Motherhood & emotional overwhelmBurnout and survival modeIdentity loss in motherhoodNervous system regulationEmotional healing & self-worthBoundaries & communicationSafe spaces and community for mothersReconnecting with yourself beyond motherhoodIf this season resonated with you, Ambily would love to continue supporting you through coaching, community, and ongoing conversations around motherhood and self-connection. Follow on Instagram: @seenandheardcoachingLearn more: www.seenandheardcoaching.comEmail: seenandheardcoaching@gmail.com And remember mama — here, you are seen. You are heard. Sending you so much love

    6 min
  2. May 20

    Reconnecting With Yourself — What This Season Taught Us About Motherhood & Self-Connection

    In this heartfelt reflection episode of the Seen and Heard Mama Podcast, host Ambily looks back on the powerful conversations shared throughout the season and explores one central theme woven through every story: reconnecting with yourself in motherhood. From invisible mental load and burnout to identity shifts, maternal rage, relationships, grief, friendship, nervous system healing, and emotional overwhelm — this season uncovered the many ways mothers slowly lose connection with themselves while caring for everyone else. Ambily reflects on lessons from each guest conversation and shares why self-connection is not selfish, but necessary for emotional wellbeing, healthier relationships, and more grounded motherhood. This episode is a reminder that motherhood does not mean losing yourself. You are still worthy of being seen, heard, supported, fulfilled, rested, and connected to who you are underneath survival mode. ✨ In this episode, we explore: The emotional disconnection many mothers experienceInvisible mental load & burnoutIdentity grief and losing yourself in motherhoodGood girl conditioning & perfectionismMaternal rage and emotional regulationMarriage, communication & boundaries after kidsFriendship, loneliness & safe communityNervous system healing & reconnecting with the bodyWhy awareness and self-connection change everythingIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or like you’ve lost parts of yourself in motherhood, this conversation will leave you feeling deeply seen and less alone. Follow Ambily on Instagram: @seenandheardcoachingLearn more: www.seenandheardcoaching.comEmail: seenandheardcoaching@gmail.com

    11 min
  3. May 15 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode with Veruschka: Reconnecting With Your Body As A Mother

    In this deeply nourishing bonus episode of the Seen and Heard Mama Podcast, Ambily sits down with nervous system healing practitioner and Zentuary Healing Center founder, Veruschka Del Rio, for a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with your body as a mother. Together, they explore how stress, motherhood, childhood conditioning, and unprocessed emotions become stored in the body - and how practices like breathwork, somatic healing, spinal energetics, movement, and nervous system regulation can help women come back home to themselves. Veruschka shares her personal journey through panic attacks and healing, while Ambily opens up about her autoimmune diagnosis and the powerful connection between emotional suppression and physical health. They discuss breaking generational patterns, reparenting the inner child, embracing feminine energy, and why slowing down is not selfish - it’s essential. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated. Sometimes it begins with a breath, a hand on your heart, a song that moves you, or simply giving yourself permission to feel. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, numb, or constantly in survival mode, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and inspired to reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Topics discussed:✨ Nervous system regulation for moms✨ Somatic healing & spinal energetics✨ Releasing stored emotions from the body✨ Breaking generational cycles✨ Reparenting your inner child✨ Motherhood, identity & self-care✨ Feminine energy, creativity & intuition✨ Healing through movement, music & breathwork✨ Slowing down in a fast-paced world Connect with Veruschka & Zentuary Healing Center: Veruschka del Rio the founder of Zentuary Healing Center in Fort Lee, NJ.  She specializes in nervous system integration through modalities like Somatic alignment, Spinal Energetics and subconscious reprograming.  Her mission is to bridge the gap between western and eastern medicine and give individuals the tools to get to the root of their symptoms and finally heal.   IG & Tik Tok: @ZentuaryHealingCenter @veruschka_delrio www.zentuary.co Info@zentuary.co Follow the Seen and Heard Mama Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more conversations on motherhood, healing, identity, and emotional wellness.

    37 min
  4. May 8 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode with Kayla: Finding Your People Through Motherhood

    In this heartfelt bonus episode of the Seen and Heard Mama Podcast, Ambily sits down with friend, coach, and fellow mama Kayla Lander for an honest conversation about friendship, connection, and the deep need for sisterhood in motherhood. Together, they explore what it truly means to “find your people” as a mom - the women who make you feel seen, supported, and understood in every season of life. From navigating loneliness in early motherhood to learning how to initiate meaningful relationships, Ambily and Kayla share personal stories about evolving friendships, reciprocity, vulnerability, mom guilt, self-worth, and the inner work required to cultivate aligned connections. They also discuss the importance of prioritizing yourself alongside motherhood, creating intentional community, and surrounding yourself with women who encourage your growth. This episode is a gentle reminder that friendship in motherhood doesn’t have to be perfect - it just has to be intentional, honest, and nourishing. In this episode, we talk about:• Finding aligned friendships in motherhood• Why vulnerability and reciprocity matter• Letting go of relationships that no longer fit• Making time for yourself without guilt• Creating meaningful memories with friends• The importance of emotional depth over surface-level connection• How personal growth changes your relationships• Learning to initiate connection and build community intentionally If you’ve ever felt lonely, disconnected, or craving deeper connection in motherhood, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone - and your people are out there. Connect with Kayla on IG: @kaylaleelander Connect with Ambily on IG: @seenandheardcoaching

    42 min
  5. May 6

    Finding Your People Through Motherhood

    In this heartfelt episode of Seen and Heard Mama, Ambily explores the often complicated journey of building genuine, supportive connections with other women, especially in motherhood. Many of us grew up internalizing messages that made female friendships feel unsafe or unreliable. As adults, those beliefs can quietly turn into emotional distance, surface-level conversations, and a lingering sense of isolation - even when we’re surrounded by other moms. This episode gently unpacks that tension: the deep desire for community alongside the fear of being judged, misunderstood, or hurt. Ambily invites you to reflect on how past experiences may be shaping the way you show up in relationships today, and whether those protective walls are still serving you. You’ll hear a compassionate reminder that not every space or person will feel aligned - and that’s okay. The goal isn’t to connect with everyone, but to find your people: the women who meet you with honesty, safety, and support. The ones who make you feel seen, heard, and understood. If you’ve ever felt like a “lone wolf” in motherhood or struggled to open up to others, this episode offers a soft place to land - and a hopeful perspective on what’s possible. ✨ Because meaningful connection doesn’t require a crowd, just the courage to stay open to the right ones. Share this episode with a mama you trust or someone you’d like to grow closer to. Connection can start with one honest moment.

    6 min
  6. May 1 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode with Diana: Marriage After Kids - Why is it so hard?

    What really happens to a marriage after kids enter the picture? In this deeply honest and heartfelt conversation, Ambily is joined by her longtime friend and “soul sister” Diana to unpack the realities of marriage in the thick of motherhood. With nearly 20 years of friendship between them, they bring both lived experience and raw vulnerability to a topic many shy away from. Together, they explore why marriage can feel so challenging after children - from exhaustion and lack of communication to shifting identities and unmet expectations. Diana opens up about raising two young boys, navigating partnership through sleepless nights, and the emotional weight that often goes unspoken. This episode dives into: The invisible load of motherhood and how it impacts connectionWhy communication, not mind reading, is key in a healthy marriageLetting go of perfection and the myth of “effortless” relationshipsThe powerful “face-to-face, side-by-side, back-to-back” framework for partnershipHow resentment, pride, and comparison can quietly erode connectionThe importance of repair after conflict - and why it’s harder with a spouse than with kidsPersonal growth, therapy, and doing the inner work alongside your partnerGrief, identity shifts, and learning to love new versions of yourselfDiana also shares her journey through infertility, loss, and motherhood - and how having a supportive partner made space for healing, growth, and rediscovering herself. This conversation is a reminder that behind closed doors, no marriage is perfect. It’s messy, it’s hard, and it takes intention - but it can also be deeply meaningful and worth the effort. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not. 💛 You are seen. You are heard.

    52 min
  7. Apr 29

    Marriage After Kids - Why is it so hard?

    In this heartfelt episode of Seen and Heard Mama, Ambily opens up about a reality many couples face after becoming parents—but rarely talk about openly: the shift in marriage after kids. Why does a relationship that once felt so connected start to feel distant, tense, or even lonely? Why can it feel like you and your partner are living parallel lives instead of sharing one? If you’ve ever wondered “How did we get here?”—this episode is for you. Ambily shares her personal experience navigating early motherhood while balancing work, the mental load, and the emotional weight that often goes unseen. She speaks honestly about the slow drift that can happen in relationships—not from lack of love, but from exhaustion, miscommunication, and survival mode. This episode isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness, ownership, and reconnection. ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why marriage often changes after having childrenThe impact of the invisible mental load on relationshipsHow survival mode creates emotional distanceThe shift from scorekeeping to understandingThe role of honest communication in rebuilding connectionTaking responsibility for your needs and expressing them clearlyHow small, intentional shifts can begin to transform your relationshipAmbily also shares the powerful mindset shift that changed everything for her: moving from “Why doesn’t my partner understand me?” to “Have I been honest about what I need?” This episode is a gentle reminder that struggling in your relationship after kids doesn’t mean it’s broken—it means it’s evolving. 💛 You are not alone in this.🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take the first step toward feeling seen and heard—both within yourself and your relationship.

    8 min
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

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The Seen and Heard Mama Podcast is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, emotional labor, and the invisible weight moms carry every day. Through personal stories and reflections, we explore the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken - from the mental load to rediscovering yourself beyond being “just mom.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, invisible, or like parts of you got lost in motherhood, this space is for you. Because every mother deserves to feel seen and heard. New episodes every Wednesday. Bonus episodes with guest mamas (like yourself) on Friday.