Hold the Mom

Diane Epperson
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Through discovery of not-talked-about-enough topics, processing, and support-- self and practical resources, we are building a postpartum revolution where moms are honored and given easy access to what we need and deserve to thrive in our motherhood. holdthemom.substack.com

  1. 4d ago

    19 | People Pleasing is Lying

    Do you ever just label yourself as a people pleaser? It sounds so nice, so considerate but really it is damaging to your relationship to yourself (and sometimes others) when you’re not honest about how you really feel and constantly put yourself last. On today’s episode we dive deep into people pleasing and what feels so much better. Come to the next Hold the Mom Gathering: Nov 9th/10th! “How to Survive the Holidays” is where we’ll go into people pleasing even more, and also healthy boundaries and managing stress. If you want to know more just check out holdthemom.com/gather! Hope to see you there! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Oct 13

    18 | How to Establish Breastfeeding with less Frustration

    Join us to hear what Craniosacral Fascial Therapy is all about and how it can help both baby and mama tremendously after birth. If your baby is struggling to latch, has torticollis (tendency to always look to one side because of tight muscles), is colicky, or just seems to be tight and uncomfortable, or if you are feeling sore, tight, and uncomfortable after birth, Justine’s your girl! You can find her on instagram @simplelifemassagellc or on Facebook , just search for simple life massage llc! She is a mama of 5 who has worked hard to become a Craniosacral Fascial Therapist and she has empathy for the difficult breastfeeding journey. If you want a great IBCLC, here are some of our recommendations: Shanna Allred (just email diane@holdthemom.com to get in touch with her!) Holly Hill @light_up_lactation Megan Dishman @thecolicnurse or Jill Lancaster @lactivistactivist And for great education about breastfeeding, check also with Holly Hill @light_up_lactation who regularly hosts classes and resources! Also, a quick google search about the word “postpartum” having roots meaning “after parting” shows I was wrong 🙃 and I’m also seeing discrepancy about the research with babies under the age of 3 considering themselves as separate from their mothers. However, it fills us with awe when we recognize the sacred bond between mother and baby. And I never promised to be an evidence-based podcast, but I do the best I can! 😉 If you’re loving the podcast and have a resource and/or a story to share, I’d love to have you on with me. Just email me at diane@holdthemom.com and we can set up a time to record! 🙌🏽 Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Sep 29

    17 | The Greatest Disappointment

    Even though this episode doesn’t talk about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or motherhood, it talks about one of the most difficult things I’ve ever experienced. I hope in my vulnerability you can feel seen if you are going through a difficult thing. I love you so much— reach out to me if you want to talk to someone. diane@holdthemom.com, or DM me on Instagram, Facebook, or Substack. Also I’d like to invite you to the Zoom Gathering I’m hosting this next week about Mom Guilt. Oct 5th @ 9:30 am MT or Oct 6th @ 8 pm MT. It’s $7 and I hope you’ll come and learn tools to shed some of that pesky mom guilt once and for all! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Sep 15

    16 | When Nausea Doesn’t Go Away

    Join us for the raw realities of pregnancy nausea and vomiting that doesn’t let up. HG (Hyperemesis gravidarum) is a medical condition that some moms experience in pregnancy that can be so taxing on the body and mind. Halyn shows us a glimpse of her faith, wisdom, and resilience which are characteristics helpful to all moms as we do so much for the first time. I love when she says, “I can control so much more than I thought.” Come be inspired by her! Check out the HER foundation for research and resources about Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG): severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. And if you want to reach out to Halyn, you can email her at 4halyn@gmail.com . Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Sep 2

    15 | The “Good Mom” Myth

    This episode explores defining “good mom”, gifts and weaknesses, confidence, comparison, and humanity in motherhood. I mention Alex Fales: you can find her on Instagram @thealexfales , also Hannah Olson @freckledhan , and Jody Moore @jodymoorecoaching . Come to my Hold the Mom gathering on Zoom on September 14th at 9:30 am MST! We’ll be talking about Mom Rage and other hard emotions. To register just email me at holdthemom@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram (@holdthemom), Facebook (Diane Epperson), or Substack (@holdthemom) and tell me you want to come! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Aug 18

    14 | What Self Care Really Is

    This episode brings a sense of belonging and unconditional love as I talk about the fundamentals of self-care, connection, and purpose. If you want to reach out to me with any questions or just for someone to talk to, my favorite thing is to Hold the Mom. You can email me at holdthemom@gmail.com, and/or DM me on instagram, facebook (Diane Epperson), or substack. I’m here for you and I love you already! Also, I offer a 90 minute birth processing session for $88. You are invited to process your birth with me in a safe space if it feels aligned with you. ❤️❤️❤️ Just reach out to know more. Please share this podcast with someone who comes to mind if it resonates. 💕 Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Aug 4

    13 | Making Room for Light: The Power of Birth Processing

    In this podcast episode I read some of my work and expound on the topic of Birth Processing. It is one of the most excellent acts of self care— healing past self and making room for light with future birth(s)/ a more fulfilling and joyful present and future. If you’d like to try out birth processing, try Kim Tanner, a remarkable coach who helped me with mine, https://kimtannercoaching.com/ or if you like my approach, you can sign up for your session here at MY WEBSITE. If you have any questions or want to chat about if I’d be a good fit for you with this sacred work, simply email me at holdthemom@gmail.com or DM me on Facebook, Instagram (@holdthemom) or Substack. If you want to read more from me, check out my substack: HERE And if you want to get on my email list, just scroll down a bit on my main website and put your name and email in (and mark the box allowing for news and updates)! I send “Seen on Saturday” encouraging emails every single week, and it’s one of my favorite ways to connect with the moms I support! ❤️ Thank you 🥲 for listening to my podcast. Thank you to my amazing Aunt Fae whose kindness and connection were the example I follow now in my birth processing sessions. I love you, and talk to you on the podcast next time where I’ll have another interview with someone incredible! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Jul 21

    12 | Birth: a Physical Expression of a Spiritual Journey, with Katie Craig

    This episode explores ✨how vulnerable and raw birth can be, ✨our identity and role as women during different seasons of life, ✨the skill of discovering our intuition and unlearning false self-concepts, ✨being open to learning new ways of support and care during birth and beyond. You will love Katie’s dynamic storytelling and wisdom that is shared as you listen! And this is Part 2, so if you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part 1 (Episode 11: Why Choose Home Birth?). If you want to interview Katie to see if she’d be a good fit to be your doula and/or childbirth educator, simply email me at holdthemom@gmail.com and I’ll get you her information! Get full access to Hold the Mom at holdthemom.substack.com/subscribe

    12 | Birth: a Physical Expression of a Spiritual Journey, with Katie Craig
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Through discovery of not-talked-about-enough topics, processing, and support-- self and practical resources, we are building a postpartum revolution where moms are honored and given easy access to what we need and deserve to thrive in our motherhood. holdthemom.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Diane Epperson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Diane Epperson
  • Show Website
    Hold the Mom