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. ✨ New episodes every Monday. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of EmotionAL Support.

  1. 3d ago

    Why So Many Women Feel Off: Hormones, Fertility, Perimenopause & How to Feel Like Yourself Again with Dr. Michelle Sands

    In this deeply inspiring episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Dr. Michelle Sands joins Alessandra for an honest conversation about women’s hormone health, fertility, perimenopause, and how to feel like yourself again. Dr. Michelle shares her extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with primary ovarian failure and early menopause at just 20 years old to reclaiming her health through holistic healing, restoring her cycle, and eventually becoming a mother later in life. Her story is a powerful reminder that a diagnosis does not have to define your future.   Together, they explore the early signs of hormonal imbalance, the connection between gut health, anxiety, stress, and hormone decline, and practical ways women can support their bodies through fertility, perimenopause, menopause, and motherhood. This episode is packed with empowering tools around bioidentical hormone therapy, personalized testing, nutrition, detoxing, self-care, breathwork, and daily habits that help women restore balance naturally. Dr. Michelle’s work focuses on helping women optimize hormones, navigate perimenopause and menopause confidently, and achieve vibrant health at any age.   Whether you’re feeling off, navigating fertility later in life, managing anxiety, or simply wanting to understand your body better, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, informed, and empowered. In this episode:     •    Early signs your hormones may be changing     •    Fertility, ovarian insufficiency, and pregnancy later in life     •    Perimenopause and menopause symptoms women often miss     •    How gut health, antibiotics, and stress affect hormones     •    Natural and bioidentical hormone support options     •    Anxiety, burnout, and the emotional side of hormone shifts     •    Simple daily rituals for hormone balance and energy     •    Self-care, meditation, and breathwork for nervous system support ✨ Follow EmotionAL Support for more honest conversations on women’s wellness, reinvention, motherhood, joy, and emotional healing. Dr Michelle Sands: https://www.glownaturalwellness.com/

    51 min

  2. 3d ago

    Why So Many Women Feel Off: Hormones, Fertility, Perimenopause & How to Feel Like Yourself Again with Dr. Michelle Sands

    In this deeply inspiring episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Dr. Michelle Sands joins Alessandra for an honest conversation about women’s hormone health, fertility, perimenopause, and how to feel like yourself again. Dr. Michelle shares her extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with primary ovarian failure and early menopause at just 20 years old to reclaiming her health through holistic healing, restoring her cycle, and eventually becoming a mother later in life. Her story is a powerful reminder that a diagnosis does not have to define your future.   Together, they explore the early signs of hormonal imbalance, the connection between gut health, anxiety, stress, and hormone decline, and practical ways women can support their bodies through fertility, perimenopause, menopause, and motherhood. This episode is packed with empowering tools around bioidentical hormone therapy, personalized testing, nutrition, detoxing, self-care, breathwork, and daily habits that help women restore balance naturally. Dr. Michelle’s work focuses on helping women optimize hormones, navigate perimenopause and menopause confidently, and achieve vibrant health at any age.   Whether you’re feeling off, navigating fertility later in life, managing anxiety, or simply wanting to understand your body better, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, informed, and empowered. In this episode:     •    Early signs your hormones may be changing     •    Fertility, ovarian insufficiency, and pregnancy later in life     •    Perimenopause and menopause symptoms women often miss     •    How gut health, antibiotics, and stress affect hormones     •    Natural and bioidentical hormone support options     •    Anxiety, burnout, and the emotional side of hormone shifts     •    Simple daily rituals for hormone balance and energy     •    Self-care, meditation, and breathwork for nervous system support ✨ Follow EmotionAL Support for more honest conversations on women’s wellness, reinvention, motherhood, joy, and emotional healing. Dr Michelle Sands: https://www.glownaturalwellness.com/

    51 min

  3. 6d ago

    39 and still becoming...

    In this short birthday episode of EmotionAL Support, I’m reflecting on what this next year of life really means to me. Not perfection. Not pretending. Just continuing to become stronger, softer, wiser, and more honest about what matters most. This year, I’m choosing to keep prioritizing my mental health, showing up as the strongest mom I can be, and using my voice to speak up for people who feel unseen, overwhelmed, or alone. A little birthday check-in. A little gratitude. And a reminder that growth doesn’t stop just because life gets hard, sometimes that’s exactly where it begins. 💛

    4 min

  4. 6d ago

    39 and still becoming...

    In this short birthday episode of EmotionAL Support, I’m reflecting on what this next year of life really means to me. Not perfection. Not pretending. Just continuing to become stronger, softer, wiser, and more honest about what matters most. This year, I’m choosing to keep prioritizing my mental health, showing up as the strongest mom I can be, and using my voice to speak up for people who feel unseen, overwhelmed, or alone. A little birthday check-in. A little gratitude. And a reminder that growth doesn’t stop just because life gets hard, sometimes that’s exactly where it begins. 💛

    4 min

  5. Apr 27

    Postpartum Anxiety, OCD & ‘Mom Brain’ - What No One Tells Millennial Moms with Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD ( author of Rattled How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain)

    If you’ve ever thought ‘What’s wrong with me?’ after becoming a mom… this episode is for you. You're definitely not alone. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak to unpack what’s really happening in your brain after having a baby—and why so many millennial moms are silently struggling with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression. We talk about the things no one prepares you for: – Why “maternal instinct” is more myth than reality – The truth behind intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD – What “mom brain” actually is (and why it needs a rebrand) – How hormonal and neurological changes impact your mental health – Practical tools to feel more grounded, calm, and like yourself again Dr. Pensak also shares her own postpartum journey, making this conversation feel honest, validating, and deeply relatable for any mom navigating the emotional rollercoaster of early motherhood. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or questioned yourself as a mom—this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and more in control. This is the conversation every millennial mom deserves to hear. https://www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.com/

    45 min

  6. Apr 27

    Postpartum Anxiety, OCD & ‘Mom Brain’ - What No One Tells Millennial Moms with Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD ( author of Rattled How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain)

    If you’ve ever thought ‘What’s wrong with me?’ after becoming a mom… this episode is for you. You're definitely not alone. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak to unpack what’s really happening in your brain after having a baby—and why so many millennial moms are silently struggling with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression. We talk about the things no one prepares you for: – Why “maternal instinct” is more myth than reality – The truth behind intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD – What “mom brain” actually is (and why it needs a rebrand) – How hormonal and neurological changes impact your mental health – Practical tools to feel more grounded, calm, and like yourself again Dr. Pensak also shares her own postpartum journey, making this conversation feel honest, validating, and deeply relatable for any mom navigating the emotional rollercoaster of early motherhood. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or questioned yourself as a mom—this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and more in control. This is the conversation every millennial mom deserves to hear. https://www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.com/

    45 min

  7. Apr 20

    Why Moms & Women Feel Burnt Out and How to Rebuild a Life You Actually Want with Kelly + Katy Mooney (authors of Up! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise)

    In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Kelly and Katy Mooney join Alessandra for an honest conversation about why so many women and moms feel burnt out—and how to rebuild a life that actually feels aligned. From the pressure of societal “shoulds” to the impossible standards around motherhood, career, money, and identity, this episode explores what happens when women stop following the script and start defining success for themselves. Kelly and Katy, sisters and co-authors of Up! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise, share practical tools for career reinvention, overcoming burnout, redefining ambition, and building a life rooted in values, clarity, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, career shifts, burnout, friendship, or simply wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and empowered to trust your own voice. In this episode:     •    Why women and moms are feeling more burnt out than ever     •    How societal “shoulds” shape identity, ambition, and motherhood     •    Reframing money, success, and what it means to “have it all”     •    Practical strategies for career and life reinvention     •    The importance of support systems, friendship, and emotional clarity     •    How to build a life on your own terms ✨ If this episode resonates, follow EmotionAL Support for more honest conversations on reinvention, motherhood, joy, and emotional growth. Katy and Kelly Mooney: https://equiptwomen.com/

    49 min

  8. Apr 20

    Why Moms & Women Feel Burnt Out and How to Rebuild a Life You Actually Want with Kelly + Katy Mooney (authors of Up! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise)

    In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Kelly and Katy Mooney join Alessandra for an honest conversation about why so many women and moms feel burnt out—and how to rebuild a life that actually feels aligned. From the pressure of societal “shoulds” to the impossible standards around motherhood, career, money, and identity, this episode explores what happens when women stop following the script and start defining success for themselves. Kelly and Katy, sisters and co-authors of Up! The Playbook for Every Woman on the Rise, share practical tools for career reinvention, overcoming burnout, redefining ambition, and building a life rooted in values, clarity, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, career shifts, burnout, friendship, or simply wondering what your next chapter looks like, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and empowered to trust your own voice. In this episode:     •    Why women and moms are feeling more burnt out than ever     •    How societal “shoulds” shape identity, ambition, and motherhood     •    Reframing money, success, and what it means to “have it all”     •    Practical strategies for career and life reinvention     •    The importance of support systems, friendship, and emotional clarity     •    How to build a life on your own terms ✨ If this episode resonates, follow EmotionAL Support for more honest conversations on reinvention, motherhood, joy, and emotional growth. Katy and Kelly Mooney: https://equiptwomen.com/

    49 min
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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. ✨ New episodes every Monday. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of EmotionAL Support.

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