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Motherhood is often portrayed as pure joy and unconditional love—but what about the moments of doubt, frustration, or even resentment that many parents quietly experience? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Margo Lowy, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and author of The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love, explores the complex and often unspoken reality of maternal ambivalence—the coexistence of love and conflict in the mother-child relationship.

Dr. Lowy sheds light on why ambivalence is not a sign of failure but a natural, even necessary, part of the maternal experience. We discuss how cultural expectations shape maternal identity, what happens when mothers feel silenced in their struggles, and how acknowledging ambivalence can lead to deeper self-understanding and more authentic connection.

This episode offers validation and wisdom for mothers, clinicians, and anyone curious about the emotional truths of caregiving and identity.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandy Cummings, DCN—a former blackjack dealer turned clinical nutritionist who's anything but conventional. Dr. B shares her deeply personal journey through illness, infertility, and being overlooked by the medical system—experiences that ultimately fueled her passion for root cause-focused nutrition and holistic healing.

After suffering a devastating pregnancy loss due to severe mold exposure, Dr. Cummings dove headfirst into the world of cellular health. Her research into chronic illness uncovered overlooked culprits like parasites, mold toxicity, reactivated viruses, and nervous system dysregulation—conditions often dismissed by mainstream medicine.

Now armed with a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and a mission to empower women through personalized, functional care, Dr. B is helping others reclaim their health with real food, deep investigation, and heart. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two daughters, homeschools, and proudly prioritizes steak over quinoa.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, an Associate Professor and perinatal clinical psychologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher, who also serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Environment and Success at The Graduate School, dives deep into his groundbreaking research on the mental health of parents during the perinatal period—particularly the often overlooked mental health challenges faced by non-birthing parents. We discuss how these mental health factors can significantly impact infant and child health outcomes, and the importance of addressing the well-being of all parents in the journey of early childhood development. Whether you're a new parent, a clinician, or just interested in perinatal psychology, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of mental health and parenting.

Tune in to hear more about the critical role mental health plays in shaping the future of families and children.

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