<![CDATA[Mom 2 Mom – NECN]]> https://www.necn.com/https://www.necn.com/mom-2-mom/ Copyright 2024 https://media.necn.com/2019/09/NECN_On_Light-@3x-1.png?fit=354%2C120&quality=85&strip=all NECN https://www.necn.com en_US Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:14:33 -0400 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 02:14:33 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations How to talk to your kids about alcohol & why it's important to start the conversation https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-alcohol-why-its-important-to-start-the-conversation/3272099/ 3272099 post 9659347 https://media.necn.com/2024/07/Screenshot_1-7-2024_135433_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 Are there things you wish you knew about alcohol before you took your first sip? What do you say when your kids ask about “mommy’s juice” or “adult bevvies”? Alcohol is a topic that is hard for adults to talk about with friends and even more difficult to talk about with kids. But the conversations are important to both educate and build trust.

Annie Grace, best-selling author of This Naked Mind, went alcohol-free after her own struggles with the substance and is now sharing tips to talk to kids of all ages. She explains it’s not a lecture, but a conversation led by curiosity. Today she talks with Maria about:

  • Why it’s so important to start conversations when kids get curious (just make it age appropriate!)
  • “Show, don’t tell, but tell everything” — how to get vulnerable with kids even when it’s uncomfortable
  • What Annie wishes she knew about alcohol before her first sip
  • The deal she made with her kids when they were young to keep a relationship of mutual trust rather than complete control

To listen to Annie’s story to an alcohol-free life, listen to her first episode with Maria: Getting Curious About Sobriety with Annie Grace

Follow along with Annie for more tips: @thisnakedmind

More tips on talking with your kids about alcohol: talkwithyourkidsaboutalcohol.com 

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Mon, Jul 01 2024 02:15:25 PM
Summer Style: Lindsay Albanese talks trends, and staples in your wardrobe https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/summer-style-lindsay-albanese-talks-trends-and-staples-in-your-wardrobe/3269194/ 3269194 post 9649687 https://media.necn.com/2024/06/Screenshot_27-6-2024_123932_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 She went from styling some of the biggest names in Hollywood to creating the most innovative hat holder since the hat box to entrepreneur and more. Lindsay Albanese has always had a creative mind but when after several years styling celebrities she wanted to do something different and invented her first product and the rest is history. She talks with Maria about:

  • Her career evolution from celebrity stylist to inventor, entrepreneur & business leader
  • Balancing the business and creative sides of her company (and brain!)
  • Tips to bring an original idea to life
  • Summer style staples
  • Hot takes on hot style trends

For more style & business tips from Lindsay you can follow her on social: @lindsayalbanese

You can also shop ‘The Fileist’: thefileist.com

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Thu, Jun 27 2024 12:43:15 PM
How to support friends who are going through postpartum and pregnancy https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-support-friends-who-are-going-through-postpartum-and-pregnancy/3261146/ 3261146 post 9622665 https://media.necn.com/2024/06/M2M-MS-OLIVIA-VERHULST-IN-STUDIO.png?fit=300,186&quality=85&strip=all How are you….really?! It’s the question that really started this show and has stayed at the heart of it and totally we are doing a little personal check-in. Licensed psychotherapist and maternal mental health expert Olivia Verhulst joins Maria to discuss why talking about maternal mental health is so important, offers some strategies to cope at home, and shares ways to support friends in their postpartum and pregnancy eras (if you’re not there yourself!) She talks with Maria about:

  • What maternal mental health is and why it’s so important to talk about it
  • At-home strategies to cope (NOT a replacement for professional help)
  • How to support friends navigating motherhood
  • Tips for becoming a better listener
  • How to take advantage of the gift of a full range of emotions

For more tips from Olivia you can follow her on social: @theinnerwork_witholivia & @maternaltraumasupport

You can also find her Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Directory here

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call the Behavioral Health Help Line: (833) 773-2445

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Mon, Jun 17 2024 11:25:05 AM
Businesswoman & girl mom: Tips and strategies on how to do both https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/businesswoman-girl-mom-tips-and-strategies-on-how-to-do-both/3261135/ 3261135 post 9615055 https://media.necn.com/2024/06/nicole-walters-1.png?fit=300,137&quality=85&strip=all Nicole Walters is a powerhouse and has chosen to live her life boldly. She is a top-selling corporate executive who quit her job live on social media only to hire herself and build a million-dollar business in a year. Around the same time she went from mentor to mom to three girls. She shares her story, tips for success and so much more in her new, New York Times best-selling book, “Nothing is Missing: a Memoir of Living Boldly.” She talks with Maria about:

  • Inspiration for her book & reaction to it becoming a best seller
  • Unexpected & fulfilling journey to motherhood
  • How to translate skills from parenting to business
  • Tips to be realistic and follow what works for YOU (not the people you see on social media or around town!)

Follow Nicole on social for more tips & strategies: @nicolewalters

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Mon, Jun 17 2024 11:00:59 AM
Conquer Imposter Syndrome with Strategies from a Leadership Coach https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/conquer-imposter-syndrome-with-strategies-from-a-leadership-coach/3249899/ 3249899 post 9587509 https://media.necn.com/2024/06/M2M-KIM-MARIA-STUDIO-PHOTO.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=225,300 Have you ever been in a room and have the overwhelming feeling you don’t belong? Thoughts like “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not qualified enough,” “I don’t know enough” flood your mind. There’s a name for that: imposter syndrome. Yes, it’s a real thing. No, you’re not alone.

This is one of the most common challenges leadership coach Kim Meninger hears. Fortunately, she has practical strategies to not only identify the feelings but create an action plan to build confidence, raise self-awareness, and find more joy. She talks with Maria about:

  • What imposter syndrome is & how it can exist differently for men and women
  • When & how to ask for help with “outing” yourself and your insecurities
  • Perfectionism — why this stops us from reaching our full potential
  • Motherhood juggle & tips to find your strengths

Sign up for Kim’s “7-Day Imposter Syndrome Challenge”: kimmeninger.com

Follow Kim on social for more tips & strategies: @kim.meninger

Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone

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Mon, Jun 03 2024 02:31:12 PM
Why do you overthink about everything? https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/why-do-you-overthink-about-everything/3239145/ 3239145 post 9551868 https://media.necn.com/2024/05/Screenshot_20-5-2024_152448_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,138 Do you overthink? We’ll answer that for you: yes! In a world where we are constantly inundated with information it can be hard not to. Author and linguist Amanda Montell dives into this idea of overthinking in her latest book “The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.” Amanda explores several cognitive biases and offers examples of how they exist in our daily lives. She chats with Maria about:

  • Path to becoming a linguist
  • How cognitive biases can help explain why we overthink
  • Strategies to combat the comparison trap (or zero-sum bias)
  • Manifestation — is it real?

Follow along on with Amanda Montell: @amanda_montell

Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone

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Mon, May 20 2024 03:35:17 PM
How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More with Erica Djossa https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-carry-less-and-enjoy-motherhood-more-with-erica-djossa/3227878/ 3227878 post 9515108 https://media.necn.com/2024/05/Screenshot_6-5-2024_112539_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 Cooking dinner is the easy part of the day — it’s the meal planning, anticipating the picky eater, grocery shopping, coordinating schedules, washing dishes, etc. that go with it that can become overwhelming; it’s called invisible labor and it’s something moms know all too well. Psychotherapist Erica Djossa is committed to helping moms lighten this heavy load with strategies to divide domestic and cognitive work at home in her new book “Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More.” Today she chats with Maria about:

  • What the “mother load” is and why it can be hard to understand and unpack
  • How to redefine “good mother” with a personal measuring stick
  • Load Maps — what they are & how families can use them
  • Social expectations vs. family values
  • How to unsubscribe from comparison & expectations that don’t serve you

For more tips & resources from Erica visit ericadjossa.com or follow her on social at @momwell.

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Mon, May 06 2024 11:27:15 AM
Empowerment and Teen (Girl) Talk with Chelsey Goodan https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/empowerment-and-teen-girl-talk-with-chelsey-goodan/3221880/ 3221880 post 9498143 https://media.necn.com/2024/04/Screenshot_29-4-2024_18131_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,135 After nearly 2 decades of work with teenage girls, Chelsey Goodan is inviting people into their minds with curiosity and fun instead of fear and judgement in her new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. She is committed to showing people how much these young women can offer us if we simply listen. Today she talks with Maria about:

  • Inspiration for Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls
  • Understanding and identifying big feelings
  • Practical tips for creating safe spaces for teen girls to feel, think & speak
  • Beauty and body image standards & cultural conversations
  • Sex & sexuality

Follow along on with Chelsey Goodan: @chelseygoodan

Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone

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Mon, Apr 29 2024 01:32:14 PM
The psychological impacts of weight loss & language with Dr. Rachel https://www.necn.com/mom-2-mom/the-psychological-impacts-of-weight-loss-language-with-dr-rachel/3204496/ 3204496 post 9439143 https://media.necn.com/2024/04/30225612323-1080pnbcstations.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,169 There’s been a lot of talk about weight loss drugs recently — how they work, who is eligible to use them, side effects & more. However, the psychological impacts of the drugs have not been a large part of that conversation, and it’s an important one. It’s something that Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist out of New York, has dedicated a lot of her career to. She was called on by Oprah Winfrey to help start the conversation on a more public stage in 2023 and she is the perfect person to continue the conversation with Maria today. Today’s conversation includes:

  • Definition of obesity and understanding it in our world today
  • Dr. Rachel’s experience working with Oprah
  • Exploring food noise & how to quiet it
  • Psychological impact of weight change
  • How to speak with and model healthy behaviors and mindsets around weight, food & body image with kids

Follow along on with Dr. Rachel Goldman: @drrachelnyc

*If you have questions, please consult your medical provider.

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Mon, Apr 08 2024 12:34:42 PM
Could the best be yet to come? Aging expert Chip Conley talks aging gracefully. https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/could-the-best-be-yet-to-come-aging-expert-chip-conley-talks-aging-gracefully/3176292/ 3176292 post 9346018 https://media.necn.com/2024/03/chip-conley-m2m.png?fit=300,169&quality=85&strip=all In a world obsessed with anti-aging, today we are leaning into aging and embracing all the good that comes with it. Aging expert, successful hospitality entrepreneur, and best selling author Chip Conley is on a mission to reframe our relationship with age. Chip is the founder of the “Modern Elder Academy,” the world’s first midlife wisdom school, to offer the tools to reimagine and repurpose their lives. Today he talks with Maria about:

  • What people at the “Modern Elder Academy” learn
  • What you GAIN as you grow and age
  • Why rewriting the narrative of the “midlife crisis” is so important as longevity is growing
  • The value of the “Midlife Edit”
  • Retirement — it’s not a one size fits all approach for everyone & it shouldn’t be

Follow along on with Chip Conley: @chipconley

For more information on the “Modern Elder Academy:” meawisdom.com

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Mon, Mar 04 2024 12:11:04 PM
How to find the joy and calmness in parenting https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-find-the-joy-and-calmness-in-parenting/3142150/ 3142150 post 9235860 https://media.necn.com/2024/01/Web-capture_22-1-2024_12544_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,137 You don’t have to always feel like a pot about to boil over in motherhood! Certified mom coach Stephanie Rosenfield was tired of feeling that way and made some changes in her life to find joy and calm in parenting. Now, she’s dishing out some of the tools proven to help you keep your cool! She chats with Maria about:

  • Path from speech therapist to certified mom coach
  • 4 step process to decrease yelling [freeze, feel, diffuse, decide]
  • Self-compassion – how to be kinder to yourself
  • How to navigate the dreaded comparison trap of social media

Follow along on with Stephanie Rosenfield: @stephanie.rosenfield

For more information on coaching: stephaniercoaching.com

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Mon, Jan 22 2024 12:15:03 PM
How to fight bloat and support your gut health https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-fight-bloat-and-support-your-gut-health/3142096/ 3142096 post 9235764 https://media.necn.com/2024/01/Web-capture_22-1-2024_113357_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 It’s the time of year many women are looking to start building healthier habits, especially when it comes to how they’re fueling their bodies.

Registered nurse and certified health and wellness coach Kristen Reed tells us to ditch the fad diets and bring it back to basics! Today, she sits down with Maria to talk:

  • Starting small — how to make little changes that will bring big results
  • Hormone health & why it’s so important for women of all ages to pay attention to
  • How to fight bloat & support gut health
  • Balanced Plate Template (breakfast example)
  • How to stop fatigue and increase energy throughout the day

Follow along on with Kristen Reed: @nursingyourwaytowellness

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Mon, Jan 22 2024 11:42:15 AM
The Secrets to Happiness with Arthur C. Brooks https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/the-secrets-to-happiness-with-arthur-c-brooks/3085686/ 3085686 post 9053943 https://media.necn.com/2023/11/Web-capture_7-11-2023_9485_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 Are you happy? Happiness is not a destination; but there are choices we can make to become happier in our lives. Arthur C. Brooks – Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, best-selling author, and lecturer — recently collaborated with Oprah to write “Build the Life You Want.”

The book combines cutting-edge science, experience, wisdom, and practical takeaways for readers to create a happier and better life, today! Arthur joins Maria to discuss:

  • The incredible partnership with Oprah
  • What happiness really is
  • The 4 pillars of happiness & what that looks like (or can look like!) in our lives

Follow along on with Arthur C. Brooks & get your copy of “Build the Life You Want”: arthurbrooks.com

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Tue, Nov 07 2023 10:17:15 AM
Navigating Messy Emotions with Kris Carr https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/navigating-messy-emotions-with-kris-carr/3056321/ 3056321 post 8941765 https://media.necn.com/2023/09/Web-capture_27-9-2023_13474_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,137 Kris Carr is no stranger to life-changing events — a cancer diagnosis in her 20s, loss of family members, and everything in between. Instead of leaning into sadness and pity, Kris opted to become the CEO of her health and live life to the fullest.

In the process, she has coached many people to a happier and healthier life. Oprah (yes, THAT Oprah) calls her a game-changer. Today she talks about how facing the most vulnerable moments of her life led her to heal. And as always, she’s sharing those tools with us in her new book “I’m Not a Mourning Person.”

She shares why now was the right time to write this book, how we can all use the tools in our lives regardless of the size of life rupture (new term you’re going to love!), and more!

Follow along on with Kris Carr & get your copy of “I’m Not a Mourning Person”: kriscarr.com

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Wed, Sep 27 2023 01:49:13 PM
Class is in session: Back to school tips from a family psychologist https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/class-is-in-session-back-to-school-tips-from-a-family-psychologist/3046215/ 3046215 post 8899349 https://media.necn.com/2023/09/Web-capture_11-9-2023_131530_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 School is in session! That often means new routines, booked activity calendars, new friends, and so much more. Dr. Jen Hartstein, a family and clinical psychologist, shares great tips for navigating this time of year which she calls “different,” not necessarily “new.”

Parents will learn strategies to connect with their kids, what yellow and red flags to look for when it comes to struggles with mental health, how to set family technology boundaries, navigate friendships (what’s real & what’s curated!), and more.

She also shares the ONE thing parents must remember about their role this time of year: it’s simple yet so important.

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Mon, Sep 11 2023 01:23:45 PM
Parenting expert Bethany Braun-Silva shares the realities of motherhood https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/parenting-expert-bethany-braun-silva-shares-the-realities-of-motherhood/3027000/ 3027000 post 8806641 https://media.necn.com/2023/08/Web-capture_7-8-2023_141024_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 Bethany Braun-Silva already wears many hats — writer, editor, podcast host, wife, mom — and now she’s adding author to the list with a new book “Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love.” She joins Maria to talk about the inspiration behind this book and the realities of motherhood.

Fun fact: Bethany was one of the OG guests of the show during the pandemic!

Follow along on with Bethany Braun-Silva on Instagram: @bethanybraunsilva

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Mon, Aug 07 2023 02:17:06 PM
How to find a sense of belonging with parenting expert Donna Tetreault https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-to-find-a-sense-of-belonging-with-parenting-expert-donna-tetreault/3014606/ 3014606 post 8755204 https://media.necn.com/2023/07/Web-capture_17-7-2023_132954_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,138 In this MOM2MOM episode, parenting journalist Donna Tetreault talks about her latest children’s book “Dear Me: I Belong.”

Donna explores what it means for kids to feel connection and belonging at home, at school, in their community, and most importantly, with themselves.

This all connects to Donna’s first children’s book “Dear Me: Letters to Myself, For All of My Emotions.” She shares tips to educate kids on naming their emotions, finding their place in this world, and more.

The tips Maria and Donna discuss will help parents talk to their kids and model self-confidence, self-love, and compassion.

Follow along on with Donna Tetreault on Instagram: @donnatetreault

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Mon, Jul 17 2023 01:35:43 PM
Are you too tired for overparenting? You're not the only one https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/are-you-too-tired-for-overparenting-youre-not-the-only-one/3003076/ 3003076 post 8709470 https://media.necn.com/2023/06/Web-capture_26-6-2023_141130_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,138 Parents are tired these days, too tired to over-parent! In a recent column for the Boston Globe journalist Kara Baskin talks about why parents in their 30s and 40s no longer “want it all” for their kids.

It’s not that they don’t want what’s best, it’s that they’re willing to give up the packed schedules, name-brand educations, and helicopter parenting tendencies to craft what society has named “perfect.”

She shares how to prioritize activities and values and spells out the benefits for kids.

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Mon, Jun 26 2023 02:25:18 PM
Actress and author Khadeen Ellis on new book ‘We Over Me' https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/actress-and-author-khadeen-ellis-on-new-book-we-over-me/2979461/ 2979461 post 8162560 https://media.necn.com/2023/05/Web-capture_8-5-2023_12126_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 She’s a woman of many talents, a mom of four beautiful boys, and a newly named New York Times best-selling author!

Khadeen Ellis wrote her first book, “We Over Me: The Counterintuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want from Your Relationship,” with her husband Devale Ellis.

The couple has been together for more than 20 years, are raising four boys, and sharing family content with the world on their social sitcom, podcast, and beyond. The book was a way to share how they’ve kept their relationship strong and the lessons they’ve learned.

In the latest episode of Mom2Mom, Khadeen tells Maria Sansone about how they first met, shares advice for single ladies looking for a partner, the value of boundaries, and how she stacks her priority list. It’s a fun girl chat that will have you feeling fulfilled and confident!

Watch above or listen below to hear the full conversation between Maria and Khadeen!

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Fri, May 12 2023 11:02:16 AM
‘Scary Mommy' Founder Jill Smokler Opens Up About New Chapter & Overcoming Adversity https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/scary-mommy-founder-jill-smokler-opens-up-about-new-chapter-overcoming-adversity/2953950/ 2953950 post 8040479 https://media.necn.com/2023/03/Web-capture_28-3-2023_9520_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,137 First, she was “Scary Mommy” and now “She’s Got Issues.” Jill Smokler was one of the O.G. mom bloggers when she launched “Scary Mommy” in 2008.

Now in her 40s, divorced, parenting three teens, and weathering life’s highs and lows, Jill has launched a new platform, “She’s Got Issues,” to connect with Gen Z women like her. She shies away from nothing.

On the podcast (and forthcoming magazine,) she openly discusses her bipolar disorder diagnosis, divorcing her gay spouse, grief, body image issues, adult friendships, intimacy, and more.

In the latest episode of Mom2Mom with Maria Sansone, Jill opens up to Maria about her journey to where she is now and how she’s doing.

Listen to the podcast below or watch the full episode above.

Follow along with Jill Smokler on Instagram: @jillsmokler and for more on “She’s Got Issues”: @shesgotissuesmedia

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Tue, Mar 28 2023 03:59:55 PM
How being diagnosed with autism as an adult drives this woman's passion and purpose https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/how-being-diagnosed-with-autism-as-an-adult-drives-this-womans-passion-and-purpose/2940785/ 2940785 post 7874415 https://media.necn.com/2023/03/Web-capture_7-3-2023_8596_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,167 She is the multi-hyphenate; Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, poet, author, podcast host, app creator, wife, mom, content creator, and more.

With a passion for creating and telling stories and lessons through art, Morgan has found a way to connect with millions of people around the world. Her social media platforms boast beautiful colors and thoughtful messages based on the stories of followers.

Just recently she released the third book of her trilogy, “You’re Only Just Beginning,” to embrace what the future holds.

In the latest episode of Mom2Mom with Maria Sansone, she chats with Maria about her diagnosis of autism (as an adult!) and ADHD and how it improved her life.

Morgan inspires us with her passion for creativity and connection.

Follow along on with Morgan Harper Nichols on Instagram: @morganharpernichols

Watch the full conversation with Morgan above or listen to the podcast version of Mom2Mom below.

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Tue, Mar 07 2023 02:41:42 PM
Getting REAL About Self Care by Taking Control of Your Life https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/getting-real-about-self-care-by-taking-control-of-your-life/2936932/ 2936932 post 7831785 https://media.necn.com/2023/02/Web-capture_27-2-2023_15214_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,162 Ditch the bubble baths and crystals, we’re getting real about self care. Okay, maybe you don’t need to ditch them completely, but understand they are tools rather than principles, which are at the heart of self care, according to Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychologist.

She wrote the book “Real Self-Care” after years of working in perinatal psychiatry.

She says she realized that most of the practices society typically rely on for self care don’t address the issues that cause the need for care in the first place.

Dr. Lakshmin says it comes down to four principles. She challenges everyone to an internal decision-making process to determine what kind of care you need:

  1. Learn how to set boundaries and deal with guilt
  2. Speak to yourself with compassion
  3. Identify your values
  4. Understand that you have power in the face of oppressive systems

Dr. Lakshmin explains the principles, especially the last one, in the latest episode of “Mom2Mom with Maria Sansone.” She also talks about life as a new mom, maintaining her mental health and the digital platform Gemma.

Watch above or listen to the podcast version below!

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Tue, Feb 28 2023 11:50:50 AM
The Superpowers That Come From Good Anxiety https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/the-superpowers-that-come-from-good-anxiety/2928116/ 2928116 post 7785622 https://media.necn.com/2023/02/Web-capture_7-2-2023_141638_www.nbcboston.com-1.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=300,136 Anxiety, it seems like everyone either has it or knows someone who does. But is it always a bad thing, something you have to run from or avoid?

Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist at New York University, shares how everyday anxiety can actually be good for us.

In her book “Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion“, Dr. Suzuki delves into the relationship between science and the brain.

She says anxiety can prompt positive reactions and routines.

Productivity, for instance, is just one of the superpowers she talks about in her book. She discusses five other ‘superpowers’, too.

She opens up about the fascinating topic with Maria Sansone in this episode of Mom2Mom.

Watch the episode above or listen to the podcast version below. The conversation itself might have you wanting to take a quick 10-minute walk.

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Mon, Feb 13 2023 11:29:30 AM