Strong as a Momma

Merrie Hansen
  • 5.0 (5)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
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The Strong as a Momma Podcast is a place for women to feel seen and heard during the intense personal transformation that takes place when becoming a mother. We dive into the difficult and sometimes ugly realities of Motherhood and discuss topics like postpartum mood disorders and grieving the loss of your former life. The listener will most likely laugh and cry, and certainly leave knowing she is not alone.

Episodes

  1. Physical and Mental Health in Motherhood with Ashley Sorenson

    02/26/2024

    Physical and Mental Health in Motherhood with Ashley Sorenson

    In today's episode, core and pelvic floor specialist Ashely Sorenson shares her own motherhood journey that led her from shifting her career from helping women get fit, to helping women get well. We discuss how without mental health there is no physical health and visa versa. Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ash.sorenson

    51 min
  2. Motherhood after Loss: Cassidy's Story

    01/22/2024

    Motherhood after Loss: Cassidy's Story

    1 in 4 pregnancies result in miscarriage, yet so many women suffer alone from this heartbreaking loss. In this episode, Cassidy shares her experience--from the joy and excitement of finding out she was pregnant with her first baby, to what she calls the darkest time in her life when she found out she lost them, to her motherhood journey continuing after that. Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

    56 min
  3. How Birth Can Transform a Woman with Nicole Hock

    01/12/2024

    How Birth Can Transform a Woman with Nicole Hock

    Giving birth is no small feat, and a woman is always transformed in the process. In this episode, we hear from Nicole Hock, a certified birth doula and self-proclaimed birth enthusiast. We discuss how a woman can feel more empowered in her birth, and the village of support needed in crossing the threshold into Motherhood. Follow Nicole on Instagram: @thebirthgirl Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

    1 hr
  4. I had a baby and it felt like the world ended: Kortni's story

    12/22/2023

    I had a baby and it felt like the world ended: Kortni's story

    In this episode, guest Kortni Beckstead shares the real and raw about having a baby. From bleeding nipples to feeling like the world ended, we talk about the things she wished she had known before becoming a mom. Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

    51 min
  5. Motherhood is an Adventure: Pauli's Story

    12/14/2023

    Motherhood is an Adventure: Pauli's Story

    Pauli is a mom of 2, wife, and pelvic floor physical therapist. She is passionate about helping women, especially since is no stranger to the challenges of postpartum. In this episode she shares her own story, as well as countless pearls of wisdom she has learned along the way. Follow Pauli on Instagram: @beyondthev.bypauli

    55 min
  6. Postpartum Depression and Being a Boss Babe: Kaylie's Story

    12/05/2023

    Postpartum Depression and Being a Boss Babe: Kaylie's Story

    In this episode we hear from mom of three and accomplished wedding photographer Kaylie Gainer. She shares her experience with postpartum depression, and the decisions she made when it comes to balancing being a mom and a business owner. Don't forget to follow on Instagram: @strongasamomma

    46 min
  7. I don't ALWAYS love being a mom: Claire's story

    11/29/2023

    I don't ALWAYS love being a mom: Claire's story

    In this episode Claire Uncapher shares her journey with postpartum depression. She recounts the breakthrough she had when she looked the at piece of herself that doesn't like the work of motherhood and made peace with it. She is as real and down to earth as they come and you are sure to laugh and cry listening to her story. Follow Claire on Instagram @claire.uncapher

    53 min
  8. Postpartum Rage: Tayler's Story

    11/28/2023

    Postpartum Rage: Tayler's Story

    Tayler Sant is the definition of positivity and friendliness, so you can imagine her confusion when she started experiencing rage after her third baby. Luckily she got help and was able to get to a better place. She opens up in today's episode and shares her story.

    36 min
  9. Postpartum Depression: My Story

    11/28/2023

    Postpartum Depression: My Story

    In this episode, host Merrie Hansen shares her own experience with postpartum depression. She recounts the events leading up to what felt like six months of living in a "dark cloud", and the things that got her through. She shares how losing her own Mother to a stroke shortly after sent her back into depression and even caused difficulties in her marriage. Merrie is passionate about sharing the not so pretty parts of our human experience so others can know they are not alone.

    57 min
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About

The Strong as a Momma Podcast is a place for women to feel seen and heard during the intense personal transformation that takes place when becoming a mother. We dive into the difficult and sometimes ugly realities of Motherhood and discuss topics like postpartum mood disorders and grieving the loss of your former life. The listener will most likely laugh and cry, and certainly leave knowing she is not alone.

Information

  • Creator
    Merrie Hansen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Strong as a Momma