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Welcome Mama
Samantha Hall and Emmy Kissinger
44 episodes
1 month ago
👻 Spooky season edition: what’s scarier than becoming a ghost in your own life? In this episode, Sam breaks down why so many moms feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: What identity actually is and how it’s formed (Erik Erikson, James Marcia, Dan McAdams)How motherhood triggers one of life’s biggest identity transformationsWhat matrescence really means, and why it’s often compared to adolescenceWhy “losing yourself” isn’...
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👻 Spooky season edition: what’s scarier than becoming a ghost in your own life? In this episode, Sam breaks down why so many moms feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: What identity actually is and how it’s formed (Erik Erikson, James Marcia, Dan McAdams)How motherhood triggers one of life’s biggest identity transformationsWhat matrescence really means, and why it’s often compared to adolescenceWhy “losing yourself” isn’...
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Episodes (20/44)
Welcome Mama
Losing (and Finding) Yourself in Motherhood | Why Identity Shifts After Baby (Matrescence Explained)
👻 Spooky season edition: what’s scarier than becoming a ghost in your own life? In this episode, Sam breaks down why so many moms feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: What identity actually is and how it’s formed (Erik Erikson, James Marcia, Dan McAdams)How motherhood triggers one of life’s biggest identity transformationsWhat matrescence really means, and why it’s often compared to adolescenceWhy “losing yourself” isn’...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Welcome Mama
Maternal Mental Health AFTER Postpartum
We need to talk. Because maternal mental health is not just postpartum depression—it’s identity loss, invisible labor, and the emotional toll of surviving systems that were never built for mothers in the first place. In this solo episode, Sam breaks down the real state of maternal mental health across the entire motherhood journey, unpacks the daily emotional weight that moms carry, and explains how understanding matrescence could change everything. This episode marks the launch of the Matern...
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6 months ago
25 minutes

Welcome Mama
Spirit Baby Medium - Kelly Ann Meehan, MA
Welcome to this Witch and the Woo Episode (sans our witch) where Sam sits down with @spiritbabymedium Kelly Meehan to discuss our babie's spirits. Are they waiting for us? How do we know if a baby is calling out to us? How can this be healing after a pregnancy loss or child loss? This is a pretty profound episode that left me reeling. And if some of it goes over your head, same! But think of this as a journey of enlightenment to a new idea of potential reality. It is WILD, you gu...
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7 months ago
44 minutes

Welcome Mama
Just an IVF Mom: Ali's Story
Episode Overview In this episode, Sam sits down with her friend Ali, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s health practitioner, and creator of Period Pantry, to talk about her raw and honest journey to motherhood through IVF. Ali opens up about her struggles with autoimmune issues, stage 4 endometriosis, and male factor infertility that led her and her husband to pursue IVF. Together, Sam and Ali explore the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with infertility—and how resilience, ...
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7 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Welcome Mama
Husband Q&A with Tom & Sam
Today’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hilarious, real-life parenting moments, this episode gives a raw and honest look at parenthood from b...
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7 months ago
42 minutes

Welcome Mama
BIG update and the Care/Career Conundrum
Surprise! Emmy had her baby at 34 weeks! Not to plan but we're so glad Emmy and baby boy are doing well. If you would like to support Emmy as she recovers, please email Sam at sam@welcome-mama.com And let's talk about how to be a working mom (or part time working mom) and make it work for your life and how to find balance for you when your choices are limited. Care/Career Conundrum Resources: https://storage.googleapis.com/peanut-assets/reports/US%20-%20The%20State%20of%20In...
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8 months ago
30 minutes

Welcome Mama
Emmy's Surprise Pregnancy, Burnout, and THE Disney Trip
In this Emmy episode, she fills us in on the Disney Trip she worked SO hard to make happen for her family and the subsequent burnout from that work. She also talks about her fourth pregnancy and how she feels 6 months pregnant. And the girls end on a vulnerable note, talking about the loss of hope and joy they've both been experiencing. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show...
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8 months ago
33 minutes

Welcome Mama
Sam's Birth and Postpartum Story
In case you missed it, Sam had her baby girl Georgia back in July 2024. This podcast goes over her birth experience (in detail, girl) and the low lows of postpartum. Want to support the show? Please check out the new Just a Mom collection over at welcome-mama.com! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestion...
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9 months ago
39 minutes

Welcome Mama
Welcome Mama, to Season 2!
We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services Sam - @samthomsonhall YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama www.welcome-mama.com
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9 months ago
12 minutes

Welcome Mama
Season One Finale - Reflections, Favorites, and What is to Come
Wow! What an amazing season it has been! From incredible guests to sharing our own stories of birth, motherhood, and friendship, to silly episodes where we got to laugh and connect! It has been a gift to share these episodes with you and reconnect as friends at the same time. We are taking the summer off to refresh, plan, and have a baby BUT have some exciting updates and season two in store for you! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and tell us what YOU want to hear in season t...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Welcome Mama
Motherhood Q&A - Mama Hot Seat!
In this podcast, we were in the hot seat! Sam and Emmy answer randomly generated questions from ChatGPT on the spot. We had a blast recording this, laughed a ton, and were pushed to answer some pretty deep questions off the cuff. We want to do this again - so please submit your motherhood questions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Welcome Mama
What We REALLY Want for Mother's Day
In this lighthearted, yet candid podcast, Emmy and Sam share their experiences with Mother's Day, Mother's Day marketing, and being honest about what we truly want! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissi...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Welcome Mama
Special Edition: Introducing & Exploring the Welcome Mama Journal & Day Planner – Your Behind-the-Scenes Look
In this special edition episode, Emmy and Sam explore Sam's new book - the Welcome Mama Journal and Day Planner! You have heard us talk about it here and there, especially in wins and losses, but the Journal and Day Planner is now a reality and is coming out May 1st!! In this episode, we explore the journey that was creating this book, the motivations behind it, the setbacks and successes, and even take a tour through every aspect of the book! For more info and to join the waitlis...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Welcome Mama
The WORST Advice We've Been Given
We're back with a fun episode! We shared our best advice, now it's time for the worst. With no shortage of advice to pull from, we have some goodies, some motherhood-related, some not! Be sure to tell us your worst motherhood advice on Instagram! You can DM us or comment on the episode post! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Pl...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

Welcome Mama
The Psychological Changes of Matrescence
When we become mothers, we begin the transformation that is matrescence. One of the most challenging areas of change we may experience is psychological change. From the change in the way we see ourselves, our lives, and how others see us, to changing values, priorities, and perspectives - these changes can be disorienting or empowering! Join us as we explore what this can look like and explore the spectrum of change that we can fall on. For more information on matrescence, check out episo...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

Welcome Mama
Before the Pod Talks - Wins, Losses, and Life Updates
Sit in on the type of chit-chat we have before we hit record! We talk all about our current states of motherhood and life and share our personal, and professional wins and losses. We also give some updates on things we have spoken about in the past, like Emmy's trip to Disney, Evie's progress, and Sam's journal and day planner! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on t...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

Welcome Mama
Our Best Bad Habits
This podcast is a blast! We had the best time talking about our best BAD habits! You know the ones- the things you do that you know you shouldn't but do anyway because you like to?! Yeah, we have a few of those! We want to hear yours - comment over on instagram or on youtube! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your ...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

Welcome Mama
Social Media and Motherhood
This week we take a deep dive into social media, exploring our relationships with social media and how it impacts our motherhood. We also share our biggest struggles, some of which we know you will understand and, although we're both a work in progress, we discuss what has helped us overcome those struggles. Be sure to hop over to Instagram to join the conversation and share your experience! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or t...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

Welcome Mama
The Flawless Performance of Motherhood
Strap in Mamas- The Flawless Performance of Motherhood is a loaded, uncomfortable but important topic. Please, please listen if you've ever felt shame for not being a "good mom". In this podcast, Emmy and Sam explore this theory, what it is, what it means for moms, and how we take off the mask that is perfect motherhood. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a top...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Welcome Mama
Becoming a Free Mama with Lauren Golden
In the special podcast, Emmy meets one of her biggest inspirations and the woman whose work helped Emmy start her work-from-home business - Lauren Golden! Lauren is the creator of the Free Mama Movement and author of the International #1 Selling Book of the same name, The Free Mama Movement. Lauren's mission is to help women create income and time freedom (just like Emmy!) And more than that, Lauren's story and mission can help you overcome your fear of the unknown, take chances, an...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Welcome Mama
👻 Spooky season edition: what’s scarier than becoming a ghost in your own life? In this episode, Sam breaks down why so many moms feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and what’s really happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn: What identity actually is and how it’s formed (Erik Erikson, James Marcia, Dan McAdams)How motherhood triggers one of life’s biggest identity transformationsWhat matrescence really means, and why it’s often compared to adolescenceWhy “losing yourself” isn’...