Myth of Motherhood

Alissa Alter
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Myth of Motherhood

A podcast by, for, and about moms and those who love them. This is a show devoted to calling out the idealism and perfection that our society places on mothers, while also discussing the often taboo topics that come with transitioning into motherhood. It’s time for us to stop beating around the bush or hiding our struggles so that we can be seen, heard, and way less alone. There’s no one right way to be a mother, there is only YOUR right way. Join me, Alissa Alter | women’s health expert & motherhood advocate to share our stories, let go of mythical expectations, and write our own rules. Also-- can we all agree that showering, going to the bathroom, and being by yourself are NOT luxuries, but basic needs for us to not only survive, but thrive? I think it’s time.

  1. FEB 17

    Yoga and strength training with Trisha Durham

    There is so much that movement and fitness culture gets right and wrong about women and how things evolve when you’re over 40. No matter what or how you move your body, someone is going to say you're doing it wrong. In this episode… Breaking free from the confines of classical training (dance and yoga) How your yoga practice can inform lifting weights Yoga doesn’t mean asana, you can apply your practice to other things! Rigidity doesn’t equal strength CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Trisha is a movement coach, yoga teacher, and author who helps people move more comfortably, kindly, and competently. Specializing in 1:1 training, she focuses on creating accessible, personalized movement experiences that encourage people to get back to doing what they love, without rigid rules—just options that feel good and make sense for their bodies. Trisha also works with empowering yoga teachers to lead with authenticity, courage, and skill. She created the CHART Movement Mastery workbook to help teachers expand their expertise, and her tiny book, Movement Snacks, offers simple, accessible ways to integrate meaningful movement into everyday life. Learn more at www.trisha.yoga and on IG @trisha_moves Follow along on IG @alissaalter As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

    55 min

  2. FEB 3

    You are safe INSIDE your body

    Even when the world outside of your body is literally on fire or under a new political administration, you are safe INSIDE you body. Or at least, you can be. Download your free workout to start building your deepest strength front the inside out and harness the powerhouse hidden between your legs. Your pelvic floor. In this episode… I’ve never been THIS vulnerable Working with a client in LA and how she made her biggest gains yet in the most unlikely of circumstances YOU ARE SAFE INSIDE YOUR BODY! CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Follow along on IG @alissaalter As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

    9 min

  3. JAN 13

    Rebuilding Trust In Yourself with Emily Lynn Paulson

    Reading Emily’s book Hey Hun helped me SO much to make sense of my experience in Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is exquisitely brilliant and she shares her experience with MLM indoctrination, alcohol abuse, sobriety, supremacy, capitalism, motherhood, and marriage.  In this episode… How your need to be right can distort reality Accepting nuance and multiple truths Sharing an opinion is different than manipulating people  There are no quick fixes in life or business If it looks like an MLM, and smells like an MLM, it’s probably an MLM. Trusting yourself through change Applying what we know about building new movement practices and patterns to building new behavioral practices and patterns CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Follow along on IG @alissaalter Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She is the founder of Sober Mom Squad, a digital community for moms in recovery, and has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children. Follow her on instagram @emilylynnpaulson As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

    57 min

  4. 12/30/2024

    Consistency doesn't mean what you think it does

    There are a variety of definitions of consistency depending on the context. Consistency of food is different from the consistency of the quality of my moisturizer which is still different from the consistency with which I take care of myself. Not just working out, but fully, wholly, holistically taking care of myself from every direction. For the purpose of this think piece I’m going to lean more on definitions that reflect consistency in terms of harmony and logical coherence within a logical system.  In the episode… Three clients who had huge success from a small dose of consistency THIS doesn’t have to be hard Read more on the BLOG! Redefining consistency Why it’s so hard in adulthood and parenthood  My advice on how to get started Consistency IS possible and you deserve it! CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Follow along on IG @alissaalter If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… SHARE this episode with a friend!  As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

    19 min

  5. 12/16/2024

    Let your kids SEE you with Lisa Picirillo

    I’m in love with this episode. I don’t know if it’s the intimacy resulting in knowing each other for 20+ years through so many seasons of life or the sheer brilliance of Lisa. The beautiful way she speaks will give you a peak into her gorgeous mind, voice, and talent. Her newest album RADIATE came out in October and…do yourself a solid and download it NOW! Well, listen to the episode and THEN download it! In this episode… Creating ritual for yourself The power of consistency (which feels impossible) Doing what you came here to do Creating an environment for creativity Sharing your self allows others to do the same…including your kids! CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Follow along on IG @alissaalter Lisa Piccirillo almost gave up on songwriting, but the muse wouldn’t let her. The inspiration for her forthcoming record came to her as a vision: the silhouette of a woman, backlit by the sun, alongside the word RADIATE. Fueled by this idea and the desire to reclaim her creative identity, Lisa devoted herself to daily songwriting sessions at sunrise and the new record was born. An unapologetically loud follow-up to her mellow and folky 2008 debut (momentum), RADIATE chronicles Lisa’s vast emotional landscape with her signature blend of vulnerable songwriting and powerhouse vocals. Learn more at www.lisapmusic.com and follow her on instagram @lisapicirillo

    55 min

  6. 12/02/2024

    Hi! I'm the problem, it's me.

    I accidentally took a few months off from the show! Like I share in the episode, I can’t put out ALL the time. Sometimes I need to be on the receiving end. While I can’t promise I won’t take another break, I can promise to communicate more clearly in the future ;) In this episode… Why I accidentally took a break from the show The best way to stay connected! Hint: click here Some meaningful intentions as we enter the holiday season CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. Follow along on IG @alissaalter

    21 min

  7. 08/05/2024

    Where Is Your Vagina Pointing? THE WORKOUT

    I ask this question all the time and I want you to understand why! So that’s what we are talking about today! CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! And send it to a friend! Sharing is caring In this episode… Why I get weird about marketing and promoting my own work The reason why sharing this video feels important and VULNERABLE to me How working in this way will revolutionize your relationship with your workouts I’m not only the creator, I’m also a client! How this work led me back to my body and self CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. Follow along on IG @alissaalter

    22 min

  8. 07/22/2024

    Your Brain Runs On Carbs + Too Much Protein Makes Your Poop Weird

    Whenever I come across the latest food and exercise trends I can’t help but feel like they are the newest way to get women to ignore their intuition.  In the episode… What horrifies me about our family trip to the farmer’s market (it’s not what you think) Why cutting out the main source of energy for your brain makes no sense Too much protein is also a thing Control isn’t the end of the road, it’s part of the process Using exercise to numb out instead of connect CLICK HERE to download your FREE Where Is Your Vagina Pointing workout! Follow along on IG @alissaalter If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… SHARE this episode with a friend!  As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

    29 min
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A podcast by, for, and about moms and those who love them. This is a show devoted to calling out the idealism and perfection that our society places on mothers, while also discussing the often taboo topics that come with transitioning into motherhood. It’s time for us to stop beating around the bush or hiding our struggles so that we can be seen, heard, and way less alone. There’s no one right way to be a mother, there is only YOUR right way. Join me, Alissa Alter | women’s health expert & motherhood advocate to share our stories, let go of mythical expectations, and write our own rules. Also-- can we all agree that showering, going to the bathroom, and being by yourself are NOT luxuries, but basic needs for us to not only survive, but thrive? I think it’s time.

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  • Creator
    Alissa Alter
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pilates For Your Privates 2021
  • Show Website
    Myth of Motherhood

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