Episode 41: Nutrition, Simplicity, and Self-Care for Moms with Adriana Mastronardi
In this episode of the Mama Healing Hub Podcast, hosts Carrie Parker and Vanessa Spinarsky sit down with Adriana Mastronardi, fitness and nutrition coach, to unpack how moms can simplify family meals while reclaiming their own health.We talk about why moms so often end up as the heartbeat of their household’s wellness, and how that invisible role can easily slip into stress and decision fatigue if it’s not tended to. Adriana shares her own story of finding strength and confidence after motherhood, and offers practical, doable strategies for meal planning, protein-first eating, and moving away from perfectionism.This conversation is about more than food ... it’s about energy, habits, and what it takes to truly feel well as a mom. From Costco shortcuts to stress-cycle completion, Adriana reminds us that health isn’t about overcomplicating things ...it’s about building simple foundations that last.Whether you’re exhausted from meal prep, struggling with self-care, or looking for motivation to start small, this episode will leave you with encouragement, fresh ideas, and a reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.Follow Adriana on Instagram: @cup.of.dri
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Episode 40: A Fly on the Wall with the Mama Healing Hub
This episode feels a little bit like pulling up a chair at our kitchen table. You’ll hear us in real time ... sharing what’s happening in our lives, what we’re wrestling with, and what we’re excited about.We talk about learning to work with our cycles (instead of against them), why time apart from our kids can actually make us better moms, and the way new professional adventures are lighting us up , like Alyssa stepping into doula training and Vanessa diving deeper into her book-writing process. Carrie opens up about the pull toward new healing practices, and together we swap stories about creativity, self-care, and giving ourselves permission to not have all the answers.Think of this episode as a mix of laughter, honesty, and those “me too” moments that make you feel less alone in motherhood. It’s not a masterclass. It’s not a checklist. It’s just us ...in the middle of the mess and magic.
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Allow Me To Interrupt with Dr. Gilly Kahn: ADHD, Women and the Power of Support
In this powerful conversation, clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gilly Kahn joins us to talk about the often-misunderstood world of ADHD in women. Too often, ADHD is defined through the lens of restless little boys, which leaves girls and women misdiagnosed, mislabeled, and misunderstood.Dr. Kahn opens up about the emotional dysregulation so many women live with, the shame and “too muchness” they’re told to carry, and how community and compassion can shift the story. We explore why the diagnostic criteria still fails women, what it really feels like to parent while managing ADHD (in yourself or your kids), and why connection and validation matter just as much as tools and strategies.This isn’t a dry, clinical take...it’s honest, hopeful, and deeply human. You’ll walk away with practical insights, a new lens for understanding ADHD, and permission to stop blaming yourself for systems that were never built with women in mind.📖 Preorder Dr. Gilly Kahn’s new book Allow Me to Interrupt here: Simon & Schuster📸 Follow her on Instagram: @drgillykahn🌐 Explore more of her work: drgillykahn.com
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Why Are September Mornings So Damn Hard?
September mornings are no joke. Between back-to-school chaos, missing shoes, forgotten lunches, and kids melting down (while you’re holding back your own), it can feel like you’re already behind before the day even starts. In this episode, we get real about the emotional weight of school transitions, why mornings feel so impossible, and what to do when you and your partner are on totally different pages.We’ll share how to stop rushing (without everything falling apart), what (dys)regulation actually looks like in real life, and small shifts that can turn chaotic mornings into something almost more calm. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t be the only one losing it at 8 a.m.,” this conversation is for you.You’ll leave with:A way to feel less frazzled (even when everything’s going wrong)Tools for smoother communication with your partner in the morning jugglePermission to stop striving for perfect mornings and just show up realA reminder that your kids are way more resilient than you thinkBecause mornings don’t have to break you and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Mom Guilt: The Marketing Tool That’s Been Selling You Shame
In this raw and real conversation, Vanessa, Alyssa, and Carrie take mom guilt out from under the rug and shine a big ol’ light on it. We dig into where this guilt even came from, why it exploded in the 80s and 90s, and how it’s been cleverly used to keep moms overworked, under-rested, and constantly questioning themselves.We unpack the difference between rational guilt (the kind that can actually help you grow) and irrational guilt (the kind that slowly eats away at your joy), and share how we each wrestle with it in our own motherhood.This is not your typical “just let it go” chat. We’re asking harder questions....like who actually benefits from you feeling guilty all the time? And more importantly… what would it look like to parent from freedom and authenticity instead?If you’ve ever ended the day feeling like you didn’t do enough (even though you did everything), this one’s for you.🌿 Stay Connected With UsInstagram: @themamahealinghubincJoin the Mama Healing Hub (free & paid spaces available): www.themamahealing.comMailing List: Sign up here to get updates on events, workshops, and healing resourcesCheck out our rebranded website: themamahealinghub.ca
We are three moms and social workers who have all experienced big identity shifts and personal struggles in our journeys to becoming moms. Our struggles happened in isolation and the Mama Hub was born with a desire to help moms find a path to connection and a robust support network in the unique aspects of their motherhood journey. Nothing is walled off here. Join our quest to find other mothers with similar shared experiences .
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