The Managing Motherhood Podcast

Orlesa Poole
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The Managing Motherhood Podcast

Motherhood is hard and stressful, that’s never going to change, but having the right tools to handle stressful situations can make things so much easier. In the Managing Motherhood podcast, host Orlesa Poole provides advice as a therapist and mom on how to manage the chaos that is motherhood without becoming overwhelmed. Topics include all things that influence and affect our ability to mother including reducing stress and burnout, mental health struggles, overcoming perfectionism, managing relationships, parenting strong-willed/ behaviorally challenging kids and reducing power struggles. Episodes will include interviews with therapists, industry experts and other moms with something to share. To learn more about our therapy and parent coaching, visit psychotherapyformoms.com.

Episodes

  1. 04/14/2022

    10- Mothering From a Feminist Perspective feat. Erin Spahr

    In this episode I chat with Erin Spahr, a certified perinatal mental health therapist, about the feminist perspective of motherhood in our society. We discuss how the impossible standards placed on mothers, combined with a lack of support on the societal level, can contribute to excessive stress, mental health challenges and burnout among moms. We discuss common misconceptions about feminism and what it means to be a "good feminist."Connect with Orlesa:Book a free 15-minute consultation: http...

    24 min

  2. 03/30/2022

    9- 7 Things I Do Every Day To Avoid Burnout

    Mom life is inherently stressful and can be the perfect recipe for burnout. Sometimes avoiding burnout takes deliberate effort. In this episode, I share 7 daily habits that help keep me above water and prevent me from burning out. Connect with Orlesa:Book a free 15-minute consultation: psychotherapyformoms.com/free-consultationInstagram: instagram.com/managing_motherhood_Website: psychotherapyformoms.com

    20 min

  3. 03/15/2022

    8- The First Steps to Beating Burnout

    Moms are burned out right now, but what on earth do we do to fix that? This episode is chock full of information on actionable steps to take to get above your mom burnout. In this episode, I share: - A glimpse into the signature 8 step framework I use with my 1:1 clients to bring them back from burnout - Game changing mindset shifts that give you the confidence to ask for help, set boundaries to protect your time and ditch perfectionism and mom guilt - Actionable steps you can ...

    20 min

  4. 03/10/2022

    7- Why Moms are Burned Out

    On this episode of the Managing Motherhood Podcast, we're chatting about burnout. Often seen, rarely discussed. Society has placed the bar incredibly high for moms. We’re expected to live by unachievable standards which, surprise surprise is one of the biggest reasons so many moms experience burnout.In this episode I explain what burnout is and how it can affect you as a mom. I also share 3 main reasons moms become burned out and common signs that it’s happening to you.Connect with Orlesa:Boo...

    17 min

  5. 12/07/2021

    6- How to Avoid Mom Burnout During the Holidays

    The holidays are magical, unless you’re a mom who’s juggling a million tasks and on the way to burnout. In this episode, I share the following tips (for moms) on managing burnout during the holidays: Drop some balls: How many of your holiday traditions are actually necessary? Share the planning responsibilities: Even delegating is a task and requires invisible labor, so share the task of planning and delegating. Take the easy way out: Does the family really care if you use box ...

    21 min

  6. 11/17/2021

    5- How Mom's Anxiety Affects the Entire Family

    In this episode I talk about the consequences of untreated/ unmanaged maternal anxiety and how Mom's anxiety can affect the entire family. I discuss my personal reasons for wanting to manage my anxiety: wanting to raise a confident child, consequences to my marriage and my desire to fully enjoy motherhood. I also talk about the research on how maternal anxiety affects childhood development. As moms, we tend to focus on the wellbeing of our families before focusing on ourselves. My goal for th...

    23 min

  7. 10/19/2021

    4 - Managing Anxiety as a New Mom

    As a therapist and coach, it’s important to me that you know that I share the same struggles as you. I’m not a perfect mom, I get angry with my child, and I experience Anxiety.In this episode, I talk about my history of living with an anxiety disorder and how my anxiety was triggered by having a child. I also share my experience with pandemic anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and milestone anxiety as a first-time mom. I explain how I use mental reframes, coping statements and mindset shifts ...

    24 min

  8. 10/12/2021

    3 - Parenting With a Chronic Illness featuring Alicia Dorn

    Alicia Dorn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. She provides mental health therapy services through her private practice – Adorned with Life, LLC, specializing in anxiety, chronic illness, and pain. She unapologetically advocates for people struggling with anxiety and chronic illness in her clinical work and through social media. In this podcast, Alicia shares the challenges of parenting with a chronic illness, including her own experience of parenting...

    25 min

  9. 10/05/2021

    2 - 4 Questions to Challenge Mom Guilt

    Ugh mom guilt! We all want to be the best for our children so it’s hard when life (and mistakes!) happen. Mom guilt seems to be built into our DNA. While guilt can be protective and give us very useful information, being consumed by guilt actually takes away from our ability to be the amazing mothers we are. In this episode, Orlesa talks about her beef with marketers who capitalize on moms’ emotional struggles, how mom guilt can be harmful, and 4 questions you can ask yourself to ditch mom gu...

    17 min

  10. 10/05/2021

    1 - The Story Behind The Managing Motherhood Podcast

    How’s motherhood treating you? Whether you are brand new to motherhood or have been momming for a while, chances are, it's much different than you imagined and you’re still trying to figure it out. Motherhood is unpredictable and ever-changing so there’s always something to learn. The Managing Motherhood Podcast is a place for you to feel supported in motherhood and learn ways to handle the challenges- because you know another one is right around the corner! In this introductory episode, Orle...

    9 min

  11. 09/20/2021

    Trailer - The Managing Motherhood Podcast with Orlesa Poole

    Get ready for some real talk about the fun and “not so fun” aspects of motherhood that we’re not supposed to talk about.In the Managing Motherhood podcast, host Orlesa Poole provides advice as a therapist and mom on how to manage the chaos that is motherhood while maintaining your identity as a woman.Episodes will include interviews with other therapists, industry experts, and regular moms because we’re all just trying to figure this stuff out and we all have something to share.Subscribe or f...

    2 min

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Motherhood is hard and stressful, that’s never going to change, but having the right tools to handle stressful situations can make things so much easier. In the Managing Motherhood podcast, host Orlesa Poole provides advice as a therapist and mom on how to manage the chaos that is motherhood without becoming overwhelmed. Topics include all things that influence and affect our ability to mother including reducing stress and burnout, mental health struggles, overcoming perfectionism, managing relationships, parenting strong-willed/ behaviorally challenging kids and reducing power struggles. Episodes will include interviews with therapists, industry experts and other moms with something to share. To learn more about our therapy and parent coaching, visit psychotherapyformoms.com.

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