The Mama Mode Podcast

Emily Higgins
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  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

Catch up with Mama Mode founder Emily as she talks raw, real motherhood with experts, entrepreneurs, fellow mamas, and more! From navigating career changes to the first few weeks at home, we’re breaking down the topics that matter with insightful and authentic conversation to support every part of your journey. Tune in weekly for an in-depth chat with Emily and featured guests as they discuss diverse perspectives on parenting, relationships, career management, and related topics through the lens of motherhood. The more we talk about all of the big, beautiful, messy, and difficult parts of mom life, the better we can support one another. Press play - we’re so glad you’re here. Learn more about Mama Mode at https://mamamode.app/ or on Instagram at @mamamode.app

  1. Ep 48 – From Infertility to Mama of 3: How Fitness Helped Christina Keep her Spark

    2d ago

    Ep 48 – From Infertility to Mama of 3: How Fitness Helped Christina Keep her Spark

    With a large family and a professional background in early childhood education, Christina always knew she’d be a mom one day. When infertility made that day seem distant, she committed to finding solutions and learning more about her body with the help of fertility specialists and a holistic healthcare provider. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Christina walks us through the journey to building her family, from leaving the classroom to getting back in the gym with a baby in tow. Now pregnant with her third, Christina shares why listening to her body was paramount to facing infertility, leading a healthier lifestyle, and maintaining a consistent fitness routine through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum despite the challenges encountered along the way. Join us for an encouraging episode about finding strength amidst setbacks and prioritizing what makes you the best version of yourself as an individual and as a mother.

    46 min
  2. Ep 47 – Why Handwriting Still Matters: A Critical Skill for Kids of the Digital Age with Holly Britton, M.Ed.

    Jun 5

    Ep 47 – Why Handwriting Still Matters: A Critical Skill for Kids of the Digital Age with Holly Britton, M.Ed.

    Kids are more entwined with tech than ever before, but neglecting handwriting skills can create a major deficit in classroom and lifelong learning. Join us today for a fascinating conversation with curriculum and instruction specialist Holly Britton, M.Ed., as she explains the science of handwriting and why this elementary skill is foundational to future learning outcomes. Through her work and education, Holly created Squiggle Squad, a modern, kid-friendly program designed to foster critical handwriting skills at the developmentally appropriate time to help improve educational outcomes for students in the long term. In this episode, Holly shares her own experiences as a homeschool parent, educator, and author that laid the groundwork for creating Squiggle Squad, as well as ways that families can integrate handwriting skills into daily life. For more information about Holly’s work and the full lineup of Squiggle Squad offerings, visit https://squigglesquad.com or @squigglesquadhandwriting on Instagram.

    52 min
  3. Ep 46 – The Mental Load of Motherhood and How to Stop Living on Autopilot with Renée Seely

    May 29

    Ep 46 – The Mental Load of Motherhood and How to Stop Living on Autopilot with Renée Seely

    Renée Seely is a Mental Load Coach for Working Moms, teacher, and founder of The Intentional Mom Circle, where she helps moms create more capacity, feel more present, and enjoy motherhood instead of constantly feeling like they’re just getting through it. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Renée has spent her career helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Like so many working moms, she found herself mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, and carrying the invisible weight of work, home, and motherhood while trying to stay present for her family. On this episode of the Mama Mode Podcast, Renée shares the shifts that helped her stop living on autopilot and start intentionally enjoying the life she was already living. She talks about the mental load of motherhood, why working moms don’t need more productivity, they need more capacity, and how learning to regulate her nervous system transformed the way she showed up for both herself and her children. Through her work inside The Intentional Mom Circle, Renée helps women reduce overwhelm, create more space in their lives, and become more intentional in the way they parent, live, and show up every day. Join us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear her advice for working moms who feel overwhelmed by the mental load and for moms navigating their evolving identity in motherhood. For more information on Renée’s coaching services, find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reneeseely_?igsh=N3NzNWk5YnQ5OGh1&utm_source=qr or visit https://reneetheworkingmomcoach.com/

    47 min
  4. Ep 45 – Understanding Elimination Communication with Cassie Dollard of Potty with Purpose

    May 22

    Ep 45 – Understanding Elimination Communication with Cassie Dollard of Potty with Purpose

    Cassie Dollard spent over a decade as a pediatric nurse before she became a stay-at-home mom to her daughter, now a young toddler. She founded Potty with Purpose after successfully introducing elimination communication in her household to encourage early toileting skills and familiarity for her then infant. Now, Cassie helps other families understand this gentle approach to toileting and how elimination communication can be integrated into a variety of schedules and lifestyles to simplify potty training. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Cassie joins Emily to share the story of Potty with Purpose and her journey with elimination communication. We’ll discuss the cues that babies give us that can aid in successful elimination communication, how this approach can streamline potty training later in life, and, of course, some hilarious potty mishaps. Follow Cassie on Instagram @pottywithpurpose or online at pottywithpurpose.com.

    46 min
  5. Ep 44 – Moving Cross-Country with Kids: Seeking Adventure and Redefining Home

    May 15

    Ep 44 – Moving Cross-Country with Kids: Seeking Adventure and Redefining Home

    When Emily Ingber and her husband first traveled to Colorado from their native New Jersey, they fell in love with the landscape and outdoor lifestyle so many residents enjoy. But with the hope of starting a family, they knew the support they needed was on the east coast. Fast forward 7 years and the Ingbers are ready to make their dream a reality in Colorado, kids (and extended family!) in tow, for a permanent change of scenery. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Emily is sharing their journey from dreaming to doing as they pack up for a cross-country move with their two young children. She’s walking us through the logistics and emotions of relocating, from shipping a car and transferring teaching credentials to managing career overwhelm and the unknowns that come with such a major change. Press play now to hear more of our conversation about new beginnings and nurturing ourselves as individuals amidst the demands of motherhood. For more adventures, follow Emily and her family on Instagram @rootedinarhythm

    40 min
  6. Ep 43 – Rest, Nourish, and Heal: Holistic Health for New Moms with Integrative Health Practitioner Ashley

    May 8

    Ep 43 – Rest, Nourish, and Heal: Holistic Health for New Moms with Integrative Health Practitioner Ashley

    Preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum create major changes in our bodies. Piecing together lingering symptoms and their causes can be overwhelming, but for some, help from an integrative health practitioner can complement traditional medicine to promote healing. Ashley Furlong’s path to becoming an integrative health practitioner began with the personal and tragic losses of her sister and mother just one day apart. As she learned more about the role genetics played in her family’s health, she pursued her graduate degree in integrative medicine followed by post graduate training in gastrointestinal healing. Today, Ashley owns and operates Whole Health Studio in Philadelphia, aiding clients with root cause healing and the gut microbiome connection to hormones. Ashley joins Emily on the Mama Mode podcast today to share more about her passion for integrative health and the support new moms deserve to rest, nourish, and heal. For more information about Ashley’s work and Whole Health Studio, follow @wholehealth_studio on Instagram or visit her online at https://mywholehealthstudio.com/

    48 min
  7. Ep 42 – Rediscovering Identity as a Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Author

    May 1

    Ep 42 – Rediscovering Identity as a Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Author

    When former teacher Katie did the math and decided to transition to stay-at-home parenthood with her young children, she gave 110% to her new role as mama and homeschool teacher. After parenting while pregnant through several big moves across multiple states, Katie found herself eager to rediscover her identity beyond motherhood. Combining her love for her children and passions for education and the outdoors, she self-published her first children’s book. Katie’s premiere children’s book “Into the Field” explores friendship, healthy screentime balance, and the excitement found in nature through the perspective of her young protagonists to inspire early readers to venture outside. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Katie dishes on her changed perspective on homeschooling, screen addiction in kids and adults, and her journey to rediscovering her individuality alongside her role in motherhood. Learn more about Katie’s work on Instagram @intothefieldbook or online at https://katievieira.com/.

    54 min
  8. Ep 41 – Beyond the Hospital Bubble: What a Maternity Social Worker Wants New Moms to Know

    May 1

    Ep 41 – Beyond the Hospital Bubble: What a Maternity Social Worker Wants New Moms to Know

    In the hospital after delivery, your nurse besties, lactation consultant, doctor, and support are on call. Leaving that bubble can be daunting for new (and seasoned!) moms. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Emily catches up with former maternity social worker Lizzie who worked in the hospital setting to connect moms to additional resources that can lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. Lizzie fills us in on life as a new mom and how her motherhood experience has changed her professional approach to helping other mamas through those first days and weeks. We get frank about the reality of postpartum recovery to help other moms and moms-to-be prepare for the unexpected and less glamorous parts that aren’t often discussed or posted online. Tune in for some real talk and a whole lot of encouragement for the beautiful, crazy blur of postpartum.

    45 min
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Catch up with Mama Mode founder Emily as she talks raw, real motherhood with experts, entrepreneurs, fellow mamas, and more! From navigating career changes to the first few weeks at home, we’re breaking down the topics that matter with insightful and authentic conversation to support every part of your journey. Tune in weekly for an in-depth chat with Emily and featured guests as they discuss diverse perspectives on parenting, relationships, career management, and related topics through the lens of motherhood. The more we talk about all of the big, beautiful, messy, and difficult parts of mom life, the better we can support one another. Press play - we’re so glad you’re here. Learn more about Mama Mode at https://mamamode.app/ or on Instagram at @mamamode.app

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