Mom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy and New Motherhood

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Host Cynthia Tinajero, Certified New Parent Educator & Creator of Mamistad, welcomes moms to join the conversation about pregnancy, new motherhood & beyond! We celebrate all moms and their countless joys, struggles, challenges, lessons and triumphs! Women are the most incredible creatures on the planet but when we become moms, we're limitless. Let's talk to moms who prove this everyday, and those who don't even realize they do. List of all episodes: https://www.mamistad.com/mamistadpodcastmomchat This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice-always consult a medical professional.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep. 46 The Power of Good Touch with CEO and Founder of Baby Strokes Infant/Child Massage, Melanie Wattles, RN, CIMI

    Touch sends wordless messages of sympathy and security that humans benefit from no matter their age. Medical research reveals touch is also essential to a child's health and emotional and psychological development. ~American Academy of Pediatrics. Today's guest is registered nurse, certified infant massage instructor and certified pediatric massage therapist Melanie Wattles. Melanie the founder and CEO of Baby Strokes in Austin, Texas, where her goal is to promote infant child massage to facilitate bonding and to enable parents, babies, and children to experience the many benefits of massage. She says, cross-cultural studies show that in societies where babies are rocked and massaged, they tend to develop into adults that express compassion and caring rather than violence and aggression. Melanie believes that deep emotional bonds formed in infancy through touch, lay the foundation for a lifetime of love, trust, courage, and dependability. Today we'll discuss some of the many profoundly positive effects of infant massage on your child's physical health, including: more restful sleeppositive effects on hormonesrelaxed muscles and increased flexibilitybetter digestionless constipationstronger immunitylessening of colic symptoms Studies show parents and caregivers also benefit from massaging their babies through a reduction of cortisol production and an increase in oxytocin, the feelgood hormone. This can be especially helpful in alleviating symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety. Plus it's super cute and it's incredibly bonding! Find Melanie here: Baby Strokes Website: https://babystrokes.com/ On Instagram: @babystrokes_infant_massage On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babystrokes1/?ref=PROFILE_EDIT_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated!  Take care of each other.  Mamistad, Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    32 min
  2. Ep.45 Mothershift and the Matrescence Transformation with Author, Coach and Doula, Jessie Harrold

    JAN 23

    Ep.45 Mothershift and the Matrescence Transformation with Author, Coach and Doula, Jessie Harrold

    "You will lose yourself in motherhood. And though that might seem terrifying to you now, let me say the next part, the part we all keep forgetting: you will find someone entirely new. I feel like I want to say that again. You will lose yourself in motherhood.And: You will find someone entirely new." — Jessie Harrold, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage Becoming a mother is a major transformation in a woman's life. Matrescence is the word used to describe this transformation in its many forms​ - some are physical, spiritual, emotional, economic, they affect your body, your relationships, your values, your identity, your career. Our guest today is coach, doula and author, Jessie Harrold. She has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over 15 years. She is also the host of the Becoming podcast and the author of Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage. Mothershift is a Nautilus Gold Medal Book Awards Winner, has been featured in international media and Is being recognized as contributing to a pivotal development in our understanding of matrescence. One review states that "Mother Shift offers a wise, inspiring and practical view of what it can look like. When women are supported and encouraged to experience motherhood as a doorway to becoming more deeply in touch with who they are and what is possible in their lives. It is a vision for an experience of motherhood that is understood as a rite of passage filled with power and potential." Jesse has also created a three month Mother shift program of support dedicated to helping you embody your motherhood and embrace the process of matrescence. Jessie is brilliant, experienced, compassionate and a blessing to us all. I am humbled to have her as a guest on Mom Chat. I will now recommend mothership as a handbook to every Mamistad mom - and to all moms!Some timestamps: 01:14 Understanding Matrescence 03:18 Jessie's Journey into Motherhood 05:18 The Concept of Matrescence 11:49 Challenges and Realities of Modern Motherhood 22:06 The Four Elements of Radical Transformation 29:46 The Importance of Community​ ​W​here to find Jessie: Instagram: ​ @jessie.es.harroldWebsite: ​https://www.jessieharrold.com/mothershift/​Find the quiz​:  https://www.jessieharrold.com/quiz/​Mothershift (the book): https://www.jessieharrold.com/mothershiftbook/ ​Jessie's linktree.Jessie referenced the book Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture by Sara Petersen https://sara-petersen.com/momfluenced/ ​Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other.  Mamistad, Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. ​  Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    41 min

  3. JAN 5

    Ep.44 Empowered Beginnings for New Moms with Certified Doula and Hypnobirthing Educator, Ciarra Morgan

    Meet Ciarra Morgan of Empowered Beginnings. She is a certified birth and postpartum doula, HypnoBirthing educator and pediatric sleep consultant. Ciarra's also the owner of a doula agency in Austin, Texas and the founder of Birth, Baby! Academy where she offers classes for both parents and birth professionals. Finally, she's the host of the Birth, Baby! Podcast on which I had the distinct honor of being a guest recently.  Ciarra has created a place for families to empower themselves via a team of birth doulas and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, sleep consultants, and a lactation counselor whose services prepare and support from conception through the first years after birth. Empowered Beginnings ATX: https://empoweredbeginningsatx.com/ The Birth, Baby! Podcast: ⁠https://www.birthbabypodcast.com/⁠ Birth, Baby! Academy: www.birthbabyacademy.com Cynthia on Birth, Baby!: ⁠https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qq6yb-19c998b⁠ Ciarra mentioned GALS - Giving Austin Labor Support: https://www.givingaustinlaborsupport.org Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - you are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad, Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    31 min
  4. Ep.43 A 2025 Mamistad Holiday Message for Moms and Dads

    12/12/2025

    Ep.43 A 2025 Mamistad Holiday Message for Moms and Dads

    I'm wishing all Mamistad Moms and families and all families everywhere, a wonderful holiday season. Last year I shared a quick Holiday message that was well-received (thank you for your feedback), So, I'm reposting it bc the message is important and as true as ever. There are so many podcasts out there to help us deal with the mental load of the holidays so I'll leave that to the experts. My message is simply to wish you the happiest holidays ever or, if you don't exactly feel overjoyed, to remind you that, that's okay too.  Personally, I miss my mom more than ever on Christmas and I'm sure many of you can relate or have your own situations that can bring you down. My wish is that as parents, your kiddos can bring you back up, even just a little bit.  Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad, Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    10 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Ep.42 THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER with Dr. Nicole Kumi, PMH-C, Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom

    It's time for THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER to take its rightful place next to ​t​he birth of her baby. Today's guest, Dr. Nicole Kumi PhD, PMH-C & Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom, shares the story behind the amazing business she built to focus on the critical challenges of the postpartum period, rather than gloss over them and consequently, underserve the newborn mother. The psychological shift in motherhood is profound and should be discussed openly, normalized and celebrated! Dr. Kumi teaches that awareness is key. When we're more aware of possible postpartum challenges, we can better prepare for them and minimize their potentially harmful effects on a mother who is naturally hyper-focused on her baby. Sleep deprivation, lack of communication and self-doubt are seeds that can quickly grow into deep-rooted issues when we don't make a concerted effort to understand them in advance. As she puts it, The sooner we focus on these areas, the sooner we find more joy and less chaos and frustration in the postpartum period.​ Some time stamped highlights: 04:53 Struggles with Postpartum Depression 13:40 The Psychological Shift in Motherhood 17:49 Challenges of Postpartum Sleep Deprivation 21:32 Postpartum Fears and Social Media 23:35 Embracing the Evolution of Motherhood 25:04 The Strength of a Mother 26:31 The Importance of Support Systems 34:20 Educational Workshops for Moms L​inks to Dr. Kumi: https://www.thewholemom.com/ ​On IG: @nicole_kumi Podcast: Midnight Mama with Nicole Kumi on Apple Mom Chat Ep. 8: MATRESCENCE with Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, PMH-C on Apple on Spotify Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! If you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    44 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    Ep.41 Mrs. B Spills the Tea on Manners, Etiquette, Motherhood and Life - Meet Rebecca Czarniecki

    As children,​ we escape the boring grownup world with imaginative daydreams, full of color, life, creativity, and fun. Now imagine an actual place where fun and curiosity rule and children learn manners and etiquette at the same time! When my daughter was little, some 15 years ago, that place was tucked away in Falls Church, Virginia, that place was T​ea with Mrs.B. I'm thrilled to say that T​ea with Mrs. B lives on even bigger and bolder than before.​  Today we are so fortunate to welcome as our guest, Mrs. B herself, Rebecca ​Czarniecki. Rebecca undoubtedly plays a starring role in the memories of many children and adults who have joined Mrs. B over the years​ for manners camps, tea parties, birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement parties, tea time with Santa, and my daughter's favorite​, fairy tea time​. Now​, add cotillions to the lis​t!  Rebecca is a breath of fresh air in a world that often feels full of bitterness and angst. She is a one​-of​-a​-kind creator who brings her own dreams to life every day with ​​éclat​ and an insatiable ​joie de vivre, by working with her favorite people on the planet​, children. She encourages us to dream​, dance​, and throw confetti, all while treating others with respect and kindness​. I am beyond thrilled to have her as a guest today​! Some time stamped highlights:  05:48 Rebecca's Journey and Philosophy 08:50 The Role of Manners in Child Development 16:51 Teaching Kindness and Courtesy 21:43 The Importance of Respect in Society 28:26 Manners and Tea Camp for Children 35:45 Holiday Season Events For more on Rebecca and Tea with Mrs. B: Website: https://www.teawithmrsb.com/ On Instagram: @teawithmrsb O​n YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3H-h8M4mGg​ Thank you Mrs. B!  Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated!  Take care of each other.  Mamistad,Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    40 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    Ep.40 Perinatal Nutrition with The Well Nourished Mama Founder, Brooke Harmer

    Mom Chat is FINALLY welcoming a perinatal nutritionist - and she is outstanding! The fact that she's a young mom of three children under four and a military wife would be enough to make her a hero, but add an insatiable appetite for learning , training under Maranda Bower of Postpartum University, and a passion for helping moms thrive - and you Have Brooke Harmer, holistic perinatal nutritionist, blogger, recipe developer and Founder of The Well Nourished Mama.  Her commitment to perinatal nutrition was born out of her own struggle with an eating disorder, her dream to become a mom and her determination to show up as the best possible mother for her children. When she didn't have the resources to pay someone to "fix her", she  went down the rabbit hole of diet and lifestyle and wound up in the best shape of her life. Now, through her website, podcast, resources and recipes she's helping tons of moms feel better and avoid pitfalls we didn't even realize were tied to nutrition! In this episode, hopefully the first of many with Brooke,  we explore why it's crucial to cultivate the right mindset around nourishing yourself well from the moment you decide to conceive, through pregnancy and postpartum, into your baby's first year, and ideally beyond. Highlights: 06:07 The Turning Point: Overcoming an Eating Disorder14:50 The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Moms22:17 Body Image and Eating Habits During Pregnancy23:20 Postpartum Nutrition: Myths and Facts25:35 The Importance of Eating Well Postpartum30:05 Nutrient-Rich Foods for Postpartum Recovery30:28 Addressing Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Postpartum37:01 Meal Planning and Stress Management for New MomsWebsite and podcast: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/ On IG: @thewellnourishedmama_ Get the cookbooks: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/shop Maranda Bower - Postpartum University Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other.  Mamistad,Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

    46 min
  8. Ep.39 DAD CHAT with Dads with Wisdom Founder, Adam Angel, LCSW-C, LICSW

    09/29/2025

    Ep.39 DAD CHAT with Dads with Wisdom Founder, Adam Angel, LCSW-C, LICSW

    ​A JAMA Pediatrics study published in June of 2025, highlights Paternal mental health as "an important target for prevention and early intervention to support the well-being of fathers and next-generation offspring" It found that “Men are at risk of increased mental distress during the transition to fatherhood." The study highlights PATERNAL DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND ELEVATED STRESS, and "the importance of supporting fathers if we want to see better outcomes for families.” See the study here: Paternal Perinatal Depression, Anxiety, and Stress and Child Development ​In this episode, we talk to Founder of Dads with Wisdom.Adam ​Angel, a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families.   Dads With Wisdom seeks to build on men's knowledge, skills and instincts of fatherhood by placing Soon-to-be dads, first-time dads, and experienced dads into FACILITATED support groups to SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES. ​With pregnancy, labor and delivery and new fatherhood, Adam explains how, for some men, the sense of responsibility coupled with the inability to control the situation can lead to​ feelings of helplessness and sometimes, trauma. This trauma, can lead to ​a​nxiety and depression.​ Adam creates a space to help dads share ​t​heir feelings and deal with, or avoid these outcomes. As Adam puts it: "Men want to be the rock, but they need a mountain to support them​...and that mountain is other men who understand, validate, and normalize their feelings and concerns.​" Terms like paternal postpartum depression and anxiety are real and can have dramatic effects on dads and families. Just like with moms, dads need to hear that they are not alone in these feelings. Human connection in​ new parenthood can be the key to our progress.   H​IGHLIGHTS: 08:55 Structure and Dynamics of Dad Support Groups 13:27 The Emotional Impact of Birth on Dads21:00 Navigating Postpartum Depression in Men 25:50 Lessons for Sons and Rites of Passage 27:50 The Role of Mentors in Parenting 28:52 The Pressure of Parenting and Cultural Shifts 32:31 Co-Parenting Challenges and Realities Find Adam here: ​https://www.dadswithwisdom.com/​ For therapy: https://www.adamangeltherapy.com/ ​Adam's PSI Interview: https://postpartum.net/discussing-dads-and-early-parenthood-with-adam-angel-founder-of-dads-with-wisdom/ Dan Singley, Ph.D.: Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood.  https://www.menexcel.com/​ Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. ​Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ ​for a full list of all episodes​. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other.  Mamistad, Cynthia ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature. Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

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Host Cynthia Tinajero, Certified New Parent Educator & Creator of Mamistad, welcomes moms to join the conversation about pregnancy, new motherhood & beyond! We celebrate all moms and their countless joys, struggles, challenges, lessons and triumphs! Women are the most incredible creatures on the planet but when we become moms, we're limitless. Let's talk to moms who prove this everyday, and those who don't even realize they do. List of all episodes: https://www.mamistad.com/mamistadpodcastmomchat This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice-always consult a medical professional.

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