My Lighter Way Podcast

Emma Nagy, PhD | The Mindset Coach for Moms

A next-level self-development podcast for ambitious Moms and Moms-to-be, creating motherhood experiences intentionally and living a life you absolutely adore. Expand your mindset (start before you even get pregnant), to soak in the entire journey of motherhood - even the parts most find challenging- and consciously create the life you LOVE. The My Lighter Way Podcast includes actionable manifestation and mindset strategies to experience life and motherhood with less anxiety and more JOY. Inside each episode, we'll infuse lightness into every corner of motherhood - from trying to conceive, to birth, to postpartum, to balancing ambition with motherhood. At every step, from pre-pregnancy and beyond - we'll harness your intuition so you can make the best parenting decisions for you and your family, and we'll keep your self-connection so strong you never lose yourself as a Mom - you'll find your most fulfilled version yet. Motherhood is the biggest personal growth journey of our lives. It requires us to expand beyond ourselves, heal as we go, and find an inner commitment to do the best we can at each step of the way. We are wildly capable. And we can do it with more joy, ease, and self-compassion than we ever thought possible. With some fun, a willingness to learn, and a healthy dose of curiosity, we'll explore what it really looks like to enjoy pregnancy, birth, the newborn stage, and beyond Dr. Emma Nagy is a Mama, a PhD in Mental Health Promotion, Mindset Coach, Published Scientific Author and the CEO of My Lighter Way. Emma is the founder of My Lighter Motherhood, the digital course that gives you the tools to do motherhood in a way that's deeply aligned with your values and ultimate goal of being present for it from the start.

  1. 5d ago

    075 Nervous about postpartum depression or anxiety How to prepare

    How to Protect Your Mental Health Before Postpartum | Preventing Postpartum Depression & AnxietyIn this episode, Dr Emma Nagy (PhD) shares one of the most important things you can do during pregnancy to protect your mental health and emotional well-being after your baby arrives.Many women are told to simply watch for signs of postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety and seek help if symptoms appear. But what if there was a more proactive approach?In this episode, you'll learn how to prepare for postpartum in a way that helps you:✨ Reduce your risk of postpartum depression and anxiety ✨ Feel calmer, more confident, and emotionally prepared for motherhood ✨ Recognise challenges earlier and respond more effectively ✨ Protect your energy and mental well-being during the newborn stage ✨ Create a more peaceful and present postpartum experienceIf you're pregnant and want to feel prepared, supported, and empowered heading into postpartum, this conversation is for you.Resources MentionedMy Lighter MotherhoodMy Lighter Motherhood is my signature program for pregnant women who want to create a peaceful, present, and emotionally supported postpartum experience.Inside, you'll learn how to:Rewire anxiety and build emotional resilience before your baby arrivesCreate your personalised postpartum support planNavigate baby blues and difficult emotions with confidenceProtect your energy on little sleepFeel like yourself while adjusting to motherhoodEnjoy the newborn stage and first year with your baby more fullyJoin My Lighter Motherhood here:www.mylighterway.com/mylightermotherhoodConnect with Dr Emma NagyDr Emma Nagy is a maternal wellbeing educator, researcher, and founder of My Lighter Motherhood. With a PhD in Mental Health Promotion, she helps ambitious women prepare for peaceful births, present postpartums, and joyful first years with their babies.

    28 min
  2. Jun 3

    072 Stressing less with OCD in pregnancy and postpartum | with Dr. Jenny Yip

    OCD in pregnancy and postpartum is widely misunderstood.Less is known or shared about it compared to postpartum anxiety or depression, and even many health care professionals tend to know little about it, miss spotting it, or are unfamiliar with how to treat it. In this episode with Dr Jenny Yip, we dive into:-What OCD is, and how it’s different from anxiety-Common intrusive thoughts that moms experiencing OCD might have-The difference between intrusive thoughts that tend to pop in pregnancy versus postpartum-Dr. Jenny’s 3-step process to rewiring OCD thoughts and impulses-the beautifully protective place intrusive thoughts come from-the hope that you can rewire this About our guest: Dr Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience treating OCD and anxiety disorders. Drawing from her own experience with OCD, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families overcome mental health challenges. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at USC Keck School of Medicine and founded the Renewed Freedom Centre in Los Angeles and the Little Thinkers Centre. She is also the author of two books on managing anxiety and co-host of the Stress Less Life Podcast, and developed the Stress Less Mama Masterclass. Dr Jenny Yip - Contact & Resources:∙ Instagram: / drjennyyip ∙ Facebook: / drjennycyip ∙ Stress Less Mama Masterclass https://dryip.com/the-stress-less-lif... Connect with Emma:Instagram: www.instagram.com/mylighterway Thank you for listening!!Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode - on mindset, emotional wellbeing + manifestation in Motherhood,Xo Emma

    48 min
  3. 070 2 HOME BIRTH STORIES: How Sami found her power

    May 27

    070 2 HOME BIRTH STORIES: How Sami found her power

    If you’re looking for examples of powerful home births - the kind you find your power in and feel really good about - here are 2! 🕊️ Inside this episode:Why Sami chose a home birth and what helped her prepareThe powerful lesson she learned about her own power from birth with baby #1 and how she used this in birth #2Sami’s two powerful home birth storiesHow to prepare YOURSELF for a smoother transition into a calm birth + tap into the power within youConnect with Sami:www.goodenoughmatrescence.com / goodenoughmatrescence Resources to help YOU feel prepared for birth + the newborn stage:▶️▶️▶️ 🎉Take My Lighter Birth – Birth Mindset Course ($27)Manifest your lighter, calmer, more confident birth experience: https://www.mylighterway.com/mylighte... ▶️▶️▶️▶️ 💖 Enroll in My Lighter Motherhood – Pregnancy ... The Foundational YearsManifest a first year with baby you adore from the start. Begin embodying the calm, peaceful, present you - in pregnancy:https://www.mylighterway.com/mylighte... 🎧 Recommended if you are:✨ Planning your first pregnancy [3 WAYS TO PREP]→ • Ready for to Get Pregnant Soon? 3 Simple W... 🤍 Pregnant & want to relax and connect with your baby [20 MIN MEDITATION]→ • Pregnancy Meditation to Connect with Baby ... 💦 Planning an unmedicated birth [SHARING MY WATER BIRTH STORY]→ • My Calm Hypnobirthing Story (Positive Hosp... 🤰 Prepping for postpartum [MASTERCLASS]→ • Pregnancy Masterclass: Prepare Your Mind, ... 👶 A 2nd time mom wanting a more peaceful, present experience this time [VISION BOARD PARTY]→ • VISION BOARD PARTY! Expecting Baby #2 🤍 CONNECT WITH MEEmma Nagy - Mom of 2, Founder of My Lighter Motherhood, PhD Mental Health PromotionInstagram: / mylighterway THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING!Subscribe to watch weekly episodes to support you with a calm birth, present postpartum, and create a motherhood experience you get to enjoy from the start. Just a quick note — this episode is for education and support, not medical advice. Thank you for watching!

    1h 5m
  4. Apr 15

    069 Postpartum Prep: Plan it or Wing it? Here's the sweet spot

    When it comes to your fourth trimester, should you plan it? Or wing it? With so much information out there about what to have ready for baby, it can feel like a lot to tease through. Today, Emma sheds light onto which parts to have a plan for, and how to go with the flow for the rest. 🕊️ Inside this episode: Why overplanning is not helpful when preparing for postpartum The foundational elements that will help you head into newborn life prepared How to balance being prepared while going with the flow in early motherhood How to prepare YOURSELF for a smoother transition into motherhood, while soaking in your pregnancy   Resources to help YOU feel prepared for birth + the newborn stage: 🎉Take My Lighter Birth – Birth Mindset Course ($27) Manifest your lighter, calmer, more confident birth: https://www.mylighterway.com/mylighterbirth   💖 Enroll in My Lighter Motherhood – Pregnancy > The Foundational Years Manifest your more easeful, peaceful first year with baby, where you refuse to settle for survival mode, and you don't lose yourself in motherhood - you find your favourite most fullfilled version of you YET https://www.mylighterway.com/mylightermotherhood   If you loved this epi, will you take a min to subscribe and leave a review? I'd be so grateful. Thank you so much for being here! xo, Emma   Connect with me: Send me a message or voicenote on Instagram! www.instagram.com/mylighterway

    51 min

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A next-level self-development podcast for ambitious Moms and Moms-to-be, creating motherhood experiences intentionally and living a life you absolutely adore. Expand your mindset (start before you even get pregnant), to soak in the entire journey of motherhood - even the parts most find challenging- and consciously create the life you LOVE. The My Lighter Way Podcast includes actionable manifestation and mindset strategies to experience life and motherhood with less anxiety and more JOY. Inside each episode, we'll infuse lightness into every corner of motherhood - from trying to conceive, to birth, to postpartum, to balancing ambition with motherhood. At every step, from pre-pregnancy and beyond - we'll harness your intuition so you can make the best parenting decisions for you and your family, and we'll keep your self-connection so strong you never lose yourself as a Mom - you'll find your most fulfilled version yet. Motherhood is the biggest personal growth journey of our lives. It requires us to expand beyond ourselves, heal as we go, and find an inner commitment to do the best we can at each step of the way. We are wildly capable. And we can do it with more joy, ease, and self-compassion than we ever thought possible. With some fun, a willingness to learn, and a healthy dose of curiosity, we'll explore what it really looks like to enjoy pregnancy, birth, the newborn stage, and beyond Dr. Emma Nagy is a Mama, a PhD in Mental Health Promotion, Mindset Coach, Published Scientific Author and the CEO of My Lighter Way. Emma is the founder of My Lighter Motherhood, the digital course that gives you the tools to do motherhood in a way that's deeply aligned with your values and ultimate goal of being present for it from the start.