The Woman Within

Nicole Mejia & Sarah Stewart
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A podcast offering honest conversation, storytelling, and shared reflection for women navigating identity, motherhood, and personal becoming. Through honest dialogue and lived experience, the Woman Within podcast is a place to exhale, process, and reflect without judgment, fixing, or performance. Rather than positioning itself as an authority or expert, The Woman Within shows up as women in the work, fostering connection through relatability, presence, and emotional depth.

  1. 2d ago

    14. When Your Friend Gets What You Prayed For

    What happens when a close friendship changes because your lives suddenly take very different paths? In this deeply honest conversation on The Woman Within podcast, we explore female friendship, changing friendships, pregnancy loss, jealousy, grief, boundaries, and emotional vulnerability. After Nicole experiences a pregnancy loss while her close friend continues into pregnancy, the two are forced to navigate emotions neither expected—and confront what it really means to stay connected when your lives no longer look the same. We talk about friendship differentiation, when friendships naturally fade versus when they have the potential to grow deeper, how to communicate difficult emotions without blaming the other person, and why healthy friendships require both reciprocity and the ability to give each other space. A conversation about what it takes to keep loving someone when life takes you down different roads. In this episode, we discuss: Navigating friendship through major life changesPregnancy loss and complicated emotions like jealousy and griefWhen friendships fade vs. when they deepenBoundaries, space, and emotional safetyReciprocity and managing expectations in friendshipVulnerability and communicating your needsHow to stay connected when your lives stop matchingBuilding deeper, healthier female friendshipsNew Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  2. Aug 10

    13. Let's Talk About Sex After Having a Baby

    What happens to intimacy after you have a baby? In this episode of The Woman Within, we’re getting really honest about sex, desire, and intimacy after motherhood. We talk about finding your way back into your sexual body, navigating postpartum body changes, breastfeeding, hormones, limited time and privacy, and the mental load that can make it difficult to simply “drop in” and connect with your partner. We also get into the harder parts: what happens when sex becomes infrequent, how resentment and disconnection can build, the importance of actually talking about what you need, and how intimacy can evolve as you and your relationship move through different seasons. In this episode, we talk about: Finding your sexual self after having a babyPostpartum sex, desire, and changing needsBreastfeeding, hormones, and weaningBody image and learning to love your postpartum bodyMaking space for intimacy with little ones aroundCommunicating your needs with your partnerResentment, disconnection, and becoming “roommates”Rebuilding intimacy and connection in a new season of lifeRedefining what sex and intimacy can look like after baby New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  3. Aug 3

    12. Embracing Aging: Beauty Standards and Self-Love

    What if aging isn't something to fight—but something to embrace? In this episode of The Woman Within Podcast, we're diving into beauty standards, natural aging, Botox, cosmetic procedures, body image, and the messages women receive about staying young. From childhood influences and social media to motherhood and the beauty industry, we're exploring how our relationship with appearance is shaped—and what it looks like to choose a different path. We share our own experiences with makeup, skincare, cosmetic treatments, wedding pressures, body image after breastfeeding, and the subtle ways comparison can creep into our lives. Rather than telling women what they should or shouldn't do, we're inviting a deeper conversation: Where are our choices coming from? Fear? Insecurity? Self-expression? Curiosity? Self-love? We also talk about the beauty we see in growing older—the wisdom, confidence, freedom, and deeper sense of self that can come with age. Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to define beauty on your own terms and to approach aging with more curiosity, compassion, and self-acceptance. In this episode, we discuss: Beauty standards and the pressure to stay youngNatural aging vs. cosmetic procedures, Botox, and fillersSocial media's influence on body image and beauty idealsChildhood experiences that shape our relationship with appearanceThe difference between self-expression and seeking external validationWedding culture, skincare, and wanting to "look your best"Body image after pregnancy and breastfeedingSunscreen, skincare, and differing philosophies on caring for our skinWhy wrinkles can represent wisdom, joy, and a life well livedLearning to accept change instead of trying to erase itHolding space for different choices without judgmentRedefining beauty through self-acceptance, purpose, and authenticity New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  4. Jul 27

    11. How Do I Build a Village as a New Mom?

    They say it takes a village—but what does that actually look like in today's world? In this episode, we're exploring what it means to build meaningful community as mothers, partners, and women living in a culture that often leaves us feeling isolated, overstimulated, and expected to do it all. We share how our perspectives on village have evolved over the past two years, the ways we're intentionally creating support in this season of motherhood, and why we've realized that having a village starts with becoming a villager. We also dive into the realities of asking for help, navigating mom guilt, finding childcare that aligns with your family's values, and allowing our children to form secure relationships with other trusted adults. From grandparents and mentors to chiropractors, friends, and "mother's helpers," this conversation is an invitation to rethink what support can look like—and to remember that we were never meant to do motherhood alone. In this episode, we discuss: Why building a village starts with being a villagerThe difference between modern life and the villages we evolved inDefining family values before building communityMom guilt, asking for help, and becoming more resourcedThe many forms a village can take beyond childcareThe importance of grandparents, mentors, and intergenerational relationshipsHow friendships change after becoming a parentCreating community through everyday places and shared interestsMother's helpers, babysitters, Montessori, and finding aligned caregiversFollowing your child's unique temperament instead of comparing them to othersGrieving the transitions of motherhood while embracing your child's growing independenceSocial media, unrealistic expectations, and releasing the pressure to "do it all"Giving ourselves permission to receive support and raise children in community New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  5. Jul 20

    10. Pregnancy, Loss, and Grief

    In this vulnerable episode, Nicole takes us through her journey of navigating pregnancy loss for the first time. She shares the story of what happened in heartfelt detail and brings awareness to the sobering reality that miscarriage happens to more women that we realize. Statistics state that anywhere from 25% to 50% of women miscarry either knowingly or unknowingly.  This unique episode features 3 different conversations that tell Nicole’s story as she processes the experience in real time and sheds light on all the layers of grieving and uncertainty many women face in early pregnancy. Together, Sarah and Nicole explore all the reasons for miscarriage, both biological and spiritual, the unexpected layers of grief, and the idea that every woman who experiences pregnancy loss will move through it in their own time and in their own unique way. We hope this honest and unfiltered conversation creates more awareness around miscarriage and offers hope to anyone searching for meaning in their own processing of pregnancy loss. New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  6. Jul 13

    9. Tapping Into The Wisdom of Our Cycles

    From getting to know our menstrual cycles before motherhood, the return of our cycles postpartum, and the unexpected shifts that came with weaning, we're sharing our own hormone journeys. We talk about some surprising symptoms, the moments we questioned what was happening in our bodies, and how learning to understand our cycles has completely changed the way we approach motherhood, work, and self-care. We also reflect on our experiences with birth control, hormonal acne, nutrition, and cycle awareness before becoming mothers, and explore what it looks like to honor our changing capacity in a world that expects us to operate the same every day. Whether you're newly postpartum, years into motherhood, trying to conceive again, or simply wanting to better understand your body, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not broken—and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we discuss: Returning to our menstrual cycles after pregnancy and breastfeedingThe hormonal shifts that happen after weaningWhy postpartum hormones continue changing long after the newborn stagePregnancy-like symptoms during the luteal phaseOur experiences with birth control and hormonal acneNutrition, hormone health, and supporting the body naturallyLearning to understand and work with each phase of the menstrual cycleCycle syncing while balancing motherhood and workCommunicating hormonal changes with our partnersReleasing mom guilt and leaning on community for supportRaising sons and daughters with a healthier understanding of women's cycles Books we mentioned: In the Flow by Alissa Vitti https://a.co/d/07u7UUCGPeriod Power by https://a.co/d/0btWSBCHPerimenopause Power by https://a.co/d/0fvbzwP4 New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  7. Jul 6

    8. Should We Post Our Kids Online? Exploring Child Consent, Safety and Digital Boundaries

    This conversation explores one of the biggest questions modern parents face: Should we post our kids online? Rather than offering rules or easy answers, we unpack the nuance behind child privacy, consent, safety, and the evolving role of social media in family life. Drawing from our own experiences—including navigating public platforms, motherhood, and raising toddlers in the digital age—we reflect on the responsibility of protecting our children's autonomy while also honoring our own need for connection, community, and authentic storytelling. From digital footprints to intuition, we explore what it means to parent consciously in a world that's changing faster than any generation before us. Whether you're a parent who shares often, rarely posts, or is somewhere in between, we hope this conversation invites curiosity instead of judgment—and helps you think more intentionally about the boundaries that feel right for your family. In this episode, we discuss: Why one of us decided to stop sharing our child's face onlineChild consent and respecting your child's future autonomyDigital footprints and what we're creating for our kids before they can chooseSafety, privacy, and navigating the realities of social mediaFear vs. awareness when protecting our childrenThe role of intuition and discernment in parentingSharing our children as context vs. making them contentThe impact of social media on family culture and parent-child trustStatistics around parents posting their children onlineModeling a healthy relationship with technology for the next generationWhere social media culture may be heading in the future New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

  8. Jun 29

    7. Trusting Divine Timing: Sleep Struggles, Meeting our Toddler’s Unique Needs, & Growing Our Families

    In this catch-up episode, we're sharing what has been unfolding behind the scenes over the past few weeks—from major shifts in sleep and parenting, to navigating resentment, asking for support, and trusting that sometimes the hardest seasons are quietly reshaping us. We talk honestly about the emotional weight of motherhood, redefining our roles within our families, and learning to let go of the expectation that there's one "right" way to raise our children. From exploring preschool and honoring our toddlers' unique needs, to conversations about growing our families and the emotions that surface with every cycle, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes through living the questions—not rushing to find the answers. If you're in a season that feels messy, uncertain, or deeply transformative, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone. In this episode, we cover: Sleep struggles, low sleep needs, and learning to parent the child you actually haveMaternal burnout, asking for help, and redefining partnershipProcessing resentment, sadness, and emotional releaseTrusting intuition over mainstream parenting expectationsTouring preschool and embracing different educational pathsHow our toddlers' unique personalities are shaping our parenting decisionsThe emotional complexity of trying for another babyCyclical shifts in fertility, desire, and readiness for pregnancySomatic healing, nervous system regulation, and what our bodies may be communicatingLetting go of comparison and embracing the season you're in People & Books we mentioned: Abraham Hicks: https://abraham-hicks.com/The Call of the Wild & Free by Ainsley Arment: https://open.spotify.com/show/5srhJmC8hZtu9EAL6UwdhM?si=8a520fad0b2743fe  New Episodes drop every Monday! Join our email list to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ Follow us on Instagram @womanwithinpod @nicole_mejia @soulfully_sarah_stew If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you so much for listening!

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A podcast offering honest conversation, storytelling, and shared reflection for women navigating identity, motherhood, and personal becoming. Through honest dialogue and lived experience, the Woman Within podcast is a place to exhale, process, and reflect without judgment, fixing, or performance. Rather than positioning itself as an authority or expert, The Woman Within shows up as women in the work, fostering connection through relatability, presence, and emotional depth.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Mejia & Sarah Stewart
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Mejia & Sarah Stewart
  • Show Website
    The Woman Within

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