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Mama Needs A Moment
Mama Needs A Moment is here to change the way moms take care of themselves. Hosted by Cindi Michaelson and Crissy Fishbane, co-founders of HER+ Health Collective, we know the struggle of juggling it all. Mom life is hectic, but your well-being matters. That’s why our most recent seasons deliver shorter 15–20 minute bite-size episodes filled with expert advice on women’s health, parenting, self-care and Roundtable conversations with trusted experts from different fields. You’ll hear real talk…
Episodes
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 135 Thank You for Telling Me: Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids in Today’s Political Climate w/ Dr. Sam Simon
What should parents do when a child comes out? In this insightful episode, licensed clinical mental health counselor Dr. Sam Simon offers compassionate…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 134 Moving Through Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why It All Matters w/ Megan Martineau
Pregnancy comes with enough questions—figuring out how to move your body safely shouldn’t be one of them. We're joined by Megan Martineau, a NASM-certified…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 133 Perimenopause and the Power of Preparation: Advocating for Yourself at the GYN w/ Kate Williams Stone
In this empowering episode, Crissy sits down with Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet health and life coach, to demystify perimenopause and help you confidently…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 132 Parenting with ADHD: 3 Strategies to Thrive as a Caregiver w/ Holly Moore
Parenting with ADHD isn’t about trying harder—it’s about doing things differently. In this episode, therapist and school psychologist Holly Moore shares three…
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Ep. 131 Timeouts, Trophies & Tough Calls: Mom Talk Gets Real w/ Cindi & Crissy
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—and even if it did, would we all agree on the rules? In this episode, Crissy sits down with fellow mom Cindi to tackle…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 130 Design Without the Drama: Real-Life Decor Tips for Busy Moms w/ Marlaya Ross
In this down-to-earth and inspiring episode, we sit down with Marlaya Ross, CEO and lead designer of Studio One Nine Design, to explore the world of soulful…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 129 ROUNDTABLE (Part 2): Mom Boss Mode: Leading with Confidence, Boundaries & Self-Care
Motherhood is more than just caretaking—it’s about leadership, resilience, and self-empowerment. In this dynamic roundtable discussion, our expert panel…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 128 EXPERT ROUNDTABLE (Part 1): Mom Boss Mode: Leading with Intention & Letting Go of Guilt
Motherhood is a leadership role—one that requires resilience, self-awareness, and intentional habits. In this HER Health Collective Roundtable, experts and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 127 Release the Guilt, Embrace the Joy: Reclaim Your Time & Energy w/ Anastasia Arauz
Moms, it’s time to stop trying to do it all—and start doing what truly matters! In this episode, educator and counselor Anastasia Arauz shares powerful…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 126 The Hidden Causes of Secondary Infertility w/ Dr. Aumatma Simmons
Many women assume that if they've conceived before, getting pregnant again will be easy—until they face unexpected struggles. In this episode of Mama Needs a…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 125 Views of an Expert: A Mother’s Main Worries & How to Tackle Them (Part 2), Roundtable Discussion
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our fourth Roundtable discussion of 2024. This is Part 2 of our discussion on mothers'…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 124 Views of an Expert: A Mother’s Main Worries & How to Tackle Them (Part 1), Roundtable Discussion
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our fourth Roundtable discussion of 2024. In part one of our Roundtable, we are…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 123 Beyond the Buzzwords: Self-Care, Body Image, and Emotional Freedom for Moms w/ Dr. Charryse Johnson
After 122 episodes, we’re excited to share a special release: the very first episode we ever recorded! This episode is a time capsule, capturing the heart of…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.122 MOM CHAT: The Dark Side of Being a Stay at Home Parent w/ Courtney & Jennifer
Our MOM CHAT episodes are something special! Ever wonder what it’d be like if moms recorded the conversations they have when they get together? There’s just…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.121 Your Body’s Not the Problem: Style Confidence w/ Camellia Jade
Camellia Jade, a head stylist at Style Finder Boutique, discusses her Instagram series "Your Body's Not the Problem. Your Clothes Are," which empowers women to…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 120 Understanding Anxiety and OCD: Early Intervention, Family Support, and Effective Therapies w/ Erin Jones
Erin Jones, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, discusses anxiety and OCD, emphasizing their prevalence and impact. Anxiety affects over 40 million…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 119 A Mom's Commitment to Giving a Voice to the Voiceless w/ Marianne Georgiou
Marianne Georgiou, founder of A Voice for All Foundation, discusses her journey from optometry to advocating for neurodivergent, non-speaking individuals. Her…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 118 MOM CHAT: Diet Culture - Moms Share How to Embrace a New Approach for Themselves and Their Families w/ HER Circle Members, Erica & Maggie
Our MOM CHAT episodes are special! What if moms recorded their conversations when they got together? There’s something wonderful about having casual…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 117 Healthcare Through the Different Stages of Motherhood, Roundtable (Part 2): Perimenopause, Menopause & Post Menopause
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our third Roundtable discussion of 2024. This is Part 2 of our Roundtable conversation…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 116 Healthcare Through the Different Stages of Motherhood, Roundtable (Part 1): Preconception, Pregnancy, & Postpartum
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our third Roundtable discussion of 2024. In part one of our Roundtable, we are…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 115 MOM CHAT: Parenting Styles, We All Do It Differently w/ HER Circle Members, Katie and Julia
Our MOM CHAT episodes are one of a kind. We bring moms together (selected from HER Circle, our mom community) to have a discussion on a topic pertaining to…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 114 Building a Positive Money Mindset and Financial Literacy for Women w/ The Financial Lady, Bridgett Springer
Bridgett Springer, a seasoned financial advisor, planner, and administrator in the finance industry, emphasizes the importance of financial organization and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 113 Efforts to Raise Awareness and Advocate for Diversity in Dietetics w/ Deanna Belleny Lewis
Deanna Belleny Lewis is the co-founder and Director of Programs at Diversify Dietetics. She has worked for close to 10 years planning, implementing and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 112 Helping Moms to Combat Self-Doubt and Limiting Beliefs to Better Recognize Their Worth w/ Avni Panchal
Avni Panchal’s mission is to help people overcome the feeling of being an “imposter,” in both their personal and professional lives. Avni wants to support…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 111 Providing Clarity on Evaluations for Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities in Children: A Roundtable Discussion
This episode complements Ep.110 and is the second part of our Roundtable discussion with several of our experts from our Provider Directory. The experts are…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 110 Addressing Learning, Social and Behavioral Struggles in Children From Both Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Perspectives: Roundtable
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our second Roundtable discussion of 2024. We are exploring how to deal with Learning…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 109 Empowering Parents to Raise Confident Teens w/ Karleen Savage
Let’s talk parenting, conflict resolution and teens! Karleen Savage is a TEDx speaker, certified in hostage and crisis negotiation and a seasoned parent who…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.108 The Complexities of Neurodiversity in Children, Including Differences Between Boys and Girls w/ Dr. Emily King
This is a continuation of our discussion with Dr. Emily King. It is a perfect episode on its own or pairs beautifully with the previous episode (107)! Moms, if…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.107 A Mom's Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Teens w/ Dr. Emily King
Moms and teachers with neurodivergent kiddos, this episode is for you! Dr. Emily King has spent the last 20 years working with neurodivergent children and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.106 MOM CHAT: Creativity! Keeping It Alive in Adulthood & Encouraging Creativity in Children w/mom guests Barbara & Sarah
Our MOM CHAT episodes are something special! For this chat, we are joined by two of our cherished HER Circle members Barbara (a registered drama therapist) and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp.104 Developing Empathy and Inspiring Kids to Value Their Gifts w/Ruth Klein
We are sharing the second part of our conversation with Ruth Klein who has an impressive list of accomplishments. She is an author and founder of the nonprofit…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 103 Fostering Self Esteem and Resilience in Teenagers w/Ruth Klein
Ruth Klein has an impressive list of accomplishments. She is an author and founder of the nonprofit Universal Mom, which aims to help children and teens…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 102 MOM CHAT: Neurodiversity In Adults, Including Personal Experiences and Challenges w/ mom guests Kandria & Lindsay
In this Mom Chat episode, we are joined by two of our cherished HER Circle members Lindsay and Kandria. We discussed the topic of neurodiversity in adults and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 101 Midwifery Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles, and Cultural Sensitivity w/ Sakina O’Uhuru
In this episode, Sakina shared her experiences and insights on overcoming barriers to midwife reimbursement and delivering transformative care. She emphasized…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 100 How Midwifery and Home Birth are Promising Answers for a Future Where Women Receive Culturally Responsive Care w/ Sakina O’Uhuru
Sakina O’Uhuru is a dedicated midwife with over 30 years of experience in the field of midwifery. She has an unwavering commitment to birth justice and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 99 Life Tools for Overcoming Tragedy to Thriving in All Things w/ Michaela Cox
Michaela Cox uses a variety of platforms to inspire, support and guide people on their journey of life from surviving to thriving in all things. Michaela is a…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 98 Strategies for Healthy Conflict Resolution: A Roundtable Discussion
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in this first Roundtable discussion of 2024 to talk about the topic of Strategies for…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 97 How to Handle Toxic Family Members: A Roundtable Discussion
Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in this first Roundtable discussion of 2024 to talk about the topic of Toxic Individuals…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 96 MOM CHAT: Honesty On Building Friendships As An Adult w/ mom guests Rhyan & Rachael
What if moms recorded their conversations when they got together? There’s something wonderful about having casual conversations on a specific topic when out to…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 95 College & Retirement: It Is Possible to Have Both w/ Ann Garcia
Ann Garcia is a mom of twins who are attending their top-choice colleges because they were able to get scholarship packages and made choices that best fit…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 94 Revealing the Secret Gifts of Parenting w/ Anne Welsh
Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 93 Working Moms Need to Drop the Ball w/ Anne Welsh
Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 92 True Financial Wellness Includes Four Key Aspects w/ Jillian Knight
Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 91 Working Toward Debt Freedom by Examining Your Money Beliefs w/ Jillian Knight
Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 90 Pushing Past Comfort Zones and Pursuing Your Dreams w/ Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents. She is an international speaker, author, and Host of the Seek…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 89 A Lesson on Surrender and the Power of Perspective w/ Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner, and World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 88 Challenges a Person Should be Prepared to Overcome When Setting Personal Boundaries: Roundtable Discussion Part 2
Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 87 Defining Boundaries and Why They Are So Important: Roundtable Discussion Part 1
Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 86 A New Vision for Women and Being a Priority w/ Dr. Robin Buckley
Dr. Robin Buckley feels there is a relationship between mental health in the workplace and women’s empowerment. In this episode, she discusses how…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 85 Help Your Committed Relationship Thrive by Using Business Strategies w/ Dr. Robin Buckley
It seems that humans tend to make plans for everything else in their lives, except when it comes to their relationships. They just wing it. Dr. Robin Buckley…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 80 Assessing the Benefits & Drawbacks of Digital Technology and Providing Online Safety for Our Youth w/Julie Fisher
As we continue to evolve further into a digital age of smartphones, social media, apps, and artificial intelligence, parents grow more and more unsure of how…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 84 Clutter's Effect on Brain Function w/ Connie Ellefson
Regardless of whether it’s physical, mental, or possessional, clutter takes up space. The space it takes up in our minds and calendars could be put to more…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 83 How Clearing Your Space Goes Beyond What You Can See w/ Connie Ellefson
Clutter has different effects depending on the type of person you are. According to Connie Ellefson, you can start anywhere on your decluttering journey and…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 82 Navigating the Ripple Effects of Infertility on One’s Body, Mind, and Relationships: A Roundtable Discussion, Part 2
We are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the important and all-too-common topic of infertility. As challenges with infertility become…
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Ep. 81: The Rise in Infertility & What We Can Do About It: A Roundtable Discussion, Part 1
We are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the important and all too common topic of infertility. As challenges with infertility become…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 79 Important Details You Should Know About Your Child's Online Safety w/ Julie Fisher
We are living in a digital age of smartphones, social media, apps, and artificial intelligence. This is all new to most parents and we are treading in…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 78 Aging w/ Vitality & Letting go of Body Shame w/ Deb Benfield
Your body is your life’s partner, not your life’s project. What if you could focus on nourishing yourself for vitality and worry less about your body’s size…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 77 Your Body is Your Life’s Partner, Not Your Life’s Project w/ Deb Benfield
Your body is your life’s partner, not your life’s project. What if you could focus on nourishing yourself for vitality and worry less about your body’s size…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 76 Guidance for Overcoming an Identity Crisis Using Community and Spiritual Growth w/ Sharon Shelton
Sharon Shelton offers a calm and peaceful energy to the world around her. As a Certified Professional Coach and a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Sharon holds…
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 75 The Practice of Noticing Our Self Created Stories that Cause Our Suffering w/ Sharon Shelton
With a casual, engaged, and encouraging approach, Sharon Shelton holds clients accountable to leaning into the life that they want to call forward. She helps…