In this soul-nourishing episode of Yoga for Mom Life, I speak with self-love coach Randi Halaway to explore how regulating your nervous system can transform your daily experience and help you create a life you actually desire—even in the middle of chaos. Together, we unpack the guilt, overwhelm, and pressure that so many Moms (and entrepreneurs) feel, and offer grounded, practical tools to return to presence and personal power.
Randi shares how surrender, nervous system regulation, and self-love can shift everything, from motherhood to business. Plus, I open up about my own challenges with nap time, mom-guilt, and healing from postpartum depression. Whether you're a new mom, a business owner, or just a human feeling stretched thin, this convo is a must-listen for coming back to center.
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This week I sat down with nutritionist Katie Winter to discuss how to nourish ourselves as moms while also supporting the nutritional needs of our growing kids. Katie, a mom of two teens and a certified nutritionist, shares her wisdom on balancing family nutrition, dealing with picky eaters, and how to stay calm and grounded when life gets hectic.
From the challenges of feeding kids with dietary restrictions (like gluten sensitivities) to simple, actionable tips for nourishing ourselves on busy days, this episode is full of practical advice. Katie also emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy eating habits, understanding the role of protein, carbs, and healthy fats, and making mindful food choices—whether at home or dining out.
If you're a mom looking for more balance in your life and better ways to fuel your body, this conversation is for you. Katie shares her approach to making small tweaks in our eating habits that can have big impacts on mental and physical well-being.
Tune in for the perfect mix of nutrition insights, personal stories, and real-life advice for thriving as a mom.
For personalized nutritional support for you and your family, check out Katie's services at www.thenutritionwithin.com and on Instagram at @thenutritionwithin.
This interview with Whitney Mc Fadden MD gets real about postpartum mental health, balancing hormonal cycles, sourcing good health from Nature's gifts, and ultimately looking HOT. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
Check out Dr. Whitney's work and get in touch:
www.willowmindhealth.com
instagram.com/whitneymcfaddenmd
Motherhood is complex, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming—but what if a simple symbol could hold the key to navigating it all? In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning behind my four-petaled logo and how it represents a powerful meta framework for maternal flourishing.
Drawing from my studies in Integral Health and Yoga Therapy, I explore how Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory can help moms find balance amidst the chaos. We’ll break down the four key areas—our inner world (thoughts & feelings), physical body, external systems (family, society, culture), and the collective environment—so you can better understand and support yourself on this journey.
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When we embrace the bigger picture of motherhood, we move from feeling fragmented to feeling whole. Let’s explore how everything fits together to support you on this journey.
Show notes with author references are live at yogaformomlife.com/podcast
Check out my collaboration with CaringforMama's Refresh & Recharge Gift Box!
Honoring the mother in you,
Susana
When your child is reaching a new milestone in their development, your world gets rocked. This week, I discuss how their cognitive leaps ripple through our lives and nervous systems, why "putting your oxygen mask on second" makes more sense sometimes, and when to make yourself priority #1. Plus, some wisdom from Thich That Han which explains why a Mom's well-being is so often dependent on that of her child. Get the show notes and a free yoga download at yogaformomlife.com, and please rate!
Good news! This week's episode is about practicing the least amount of yoga to have the most desirable impact on your well-being. We'll explore the value in doing less with greater self-awareness and a method for understanding how each practice session contributes to your health in body, mind, soul, or simply toning up the yoni that tinkles when you laugh. Mamasté, and let's make it a yoga-filled 2025!
Before you beat yourself up for feeling sluggish, or go full-tilt on 2025 aspirations, go within and regroup. The holidays were a lot. This week is a lot (love you, LA). Chances are, your body, mind, and soul aren't totally in sync yet.
This week, we explore giving our senses (and ourselves) a break that gives more than it takes. Enjoy a Reiki-inspired, centering practice that gives you a universal dose of good energy for exactly where you're at.
Also, show notes are up on my sweet new website!
Mamasté, and happy new year wishes.
The holidays add pressure to the already intense and wonderful years of early motherhood. But what for, exactly? This week we're checking in with the underlying reasons for how you spend the season, so you can revel in the glory of what it's really about for you. Discover who I kinda look like with a mustache on, and what I put into my coffee this morning ;) Happy holidays!
Even wild weeks can lead to inner peace and help you flow through the holidays with ease. Learn five steps to replenishing and thriving this season while attending to your little ones etc etc etc. Learn how to meet your mood with exactly what you're needing in the moment, as well as what you need deep down. My deepest thanks for contributing to my growth as a listener this year. Happy Thanksgiving!
My first guest interview! Kim Richards joins me to talk about Caring for Mama's highly curated care packages featuring nourishing products for a Mother's well-being. Learn about expanding the "culture of care" in home and family life, and how you can enjoy a month of on-demand yoga (taught by yours truly) with Kim's "Rejuvinate" box. I loved our convo, and you will, too!
Raising young ones is like perpetual strength training, but many Moms say they're less active than they want to be. Learn how to dodge the guilt-trip, and speed up recovery from long days of keeping up with your busy toddler. (Note: The original recording was corrected on 10/22 to better reflect research findings on children's endurance levels compared to that of athletes.)
Fall has begun, and our calendars are filling up. Learn how "unitasking" can help you flow through this season with greater ease and well-being.
The second of a two-part series on inner-knowing, with a focus on postpartum brain changes, and how social media fails us when we need solid "me time."
Intuition is a gift of inner-knowing that's always there for us. It can add clarity to confusing times, simplify our decision-making, and save us energy. Learn how to make it work even more in your life, and give you a boost of self-confidence as a Mom.
This week’s episode offers an inside-view of my online membership, which has the perfect balance of structure and flexibility to help you do this Mom-thing really well, and get your personal needs met.
If there's one constant about being a parent, it's adapting to change. As Moms, we want to take good care of ourselves, so when the demands of raising a family make that seem impossible, it's discouraging for us. The qualities of steadiness and flexibility help us get our needs met while also being there for our little one(s). Learn how set up a structured routine with the kind of flexibility we need as Moms.
Despite the importance of socializing, trying to have adult conversations with kids present can be frustrating, if not taxing on our brains. Discover how talking without interruption, Yoga Nidra, and observing Nature can restore your concentration and help you be fully present when it matters most.
A perspective on self-care while raising children that helps Moms flow through early Motherhood without losing themselves. Discover how building a healthy foundation for your "self-care pyramid" sets you up for a full and vibrant life.
The planetary crisis affects us at a deep level, adding stress to to our systems, which have enough of it already. But as Moms, we're super-powerful, and great at preparing for everyone's well-being, which makes us the heroines the world needs now. Learn 3 steps to processing climate change as a mom so you can free up energy for creating the future you want for your children. Happy 4th of July!
Keeping young children safe can keep us on alert for years. Learn what effect this can have on our short and long-term health, and how to break out of the uneasy terrain between anxiety and fatigue.
