This episode Andrea and Caitlin chat on festive holiday memories, new and old traditions, Santa, the magic of moms and more! This is the final episode for 2025, so go ahead and subscribe and follow us on socials to stay connected and up to date for a fabulous new season starting in 2026! And, if you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. We talk about all things mindful, intentional and intuitive parenting and living. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe!

Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes! You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

- Brief year in review - 24 episodes, topics include, birth, midwifery, pelvic health, postpartum support, postpartum fitness, love, maternal mental health, outdoor lifestyle, breastfeeding and more...

- Favourite memories from growing up

- A tradition that you’re doing now? And is it something from your upbringing or something you’ve created?

- I want to mention that while social media can have a lot of negativity associated with it especially in the realm of comparisons and highlight reels it can also be a really neat tool especially at this time of year, there have been so many different traditions I’ve seen other families have that have sparked ideas for things we want to incorporate into our holidays

- if there’s anything you’ve seen online / heard someone else share and adapted for your family?

- Is there anything you maybe didn’t love about the holidays growing up that you’re intentionally doing differently for your own family?

- On the theme of mothers rising what would you put on your letter to Santa?

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

This episode we welcome Anastasia Voron, maternal mental health therapist. We chat about the stories moms are sharing, both the common and the ones that are whispered, maternal mental health in the modern world, how to better support new moms, holding space, and matrescence! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Anastasia:

Anastasia Voron is a psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health. She offers individual and couples therapy in New York. Anastasia holds an MA from New York University and a BA from Barnard College, and specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and reproductive loss from the Seleni Institute. Anastasia cares deeply about supporting women through the matrescence journey. She is also a mom to one little girl.

Connect with Anastasia:

IG: @therapywith.anastasia

https://www.instagram.com/therapywith.anastasia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

website: https://www.anastasiavorontherapy.com/

Resources:

Support:

https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/#:~:text=All%20of%20our%20groups%20are,offer%20on%20the%20payment%20page https://southernbirthjustice.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15SLcBB7azQ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2798510

Books mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Your-Husband-After-Kids/dp/0316267104 https://www.amazon.com/Matrescence-Childbirth-Motherhood-Lucy-Jones/dp/0593317319

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. We talk about all things mindful, intentional and intuitive parenting and living. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes!

You can also follow us and the show on Instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025 Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

This episode we welcome Anastasia Voron, maternal mental health therapist. We chat about the stories moms are sharing, both the common and the ones that are whispered, maternal mental health in the modern world, how to better support new moms, holding space, and matrescence! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Anastasia:

Anastasia Voron is a psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health. She offers individual and couples therapy in New York. Anastasia holds an MA from New York University and a BA from Barnard College, and specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and reproductive loss from the Seleni Institute. Anastasia cares deeply about supporting women through the matrescence journey. She is also a mom to one little girl.

Connect with Anastasia:

IG: @therapywith.anastasia

https://www.instagram.com/therapywith.anastasia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

website: https://www.anastasiavorontherapy.com/

Resources:

Support:

https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/#:~:text=All%20of%20our%20groups%20are,offer%20on%20the%20payment%20page https://southernbirthjustice.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15SLcBB7azQ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2798510

Books mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Your-Husband-After-Kids/dp/0316267104 https://www.amazon.com/Matrescence-Childbirth-Motherhood-Lucy-Jones/dp/0593317319

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. We talk about all things mindful, intentional and intuitive parenting and living. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes!

You can also follow us and the show on Instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025 Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

This episode we welcome Talia Mejia, reiki practitioner and mom of 2. We chat about the lived and embodied experience of putting spiritual practices to use on a daily basis, changing the world by focusing on love and peace, reiki for kids and moms (and everyone), becoming your own healer and more! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Talia:

Talia Mejia is a Reiki practitioner of six years, a mother of two, and the heart behind Soothing Soul Energy. Through gentle, intentional healing practices, Talia helps families reconnect with balance, calm, and the natural wisdom already within them.

Connect with Talia:

IG: @soothingsoulenergy

https://www.instagram.com/soothingsoulenergy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. We talk about all things mindful, intentional and intuitive parenting and living. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes! You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

- For listeners new to Reiki, how would you describe it in simple, mom-friendly terms?

- Talia's story about herself and her son

- Why do you think children are so naturally receptive to energy healing?

- What are some of the benefits of Reiki for kids — physically, emotionally, and energetically? --Sleep, Calming, Emotional Regulation, Decrease Sensory Stimulation, Nervous System Calming

- How can Reiki help kids who struggle with anxiety, sleep issues, or sensory overload?

- HACK: What’s a simple way any mom can start using energy healing to support her children, even if she’s new to it? “Healing starts with intention.”

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

This episode we welcome Dr. Kristen Mitteness, chiropractor, mom and lover of the great outdoors. We chat about the benefits of being outdoors for mental and physical health, embracing the challenges and the joys of getting kids outside for several hours everyday, healthy living, embracing 'the hard' sometimes, dressing for the weather and more! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Dr. Kristen (in her own words):

I’m a Webster certified chiropractor with a passion for prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care. I’m a mom, clinic owner and love spending as much time outside as possible.

Connect with Kristen:

IG: @drkmitt https://www.instagram.com/drkmitt/

website: www.drkristenchiro.com

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. We talk about all things mindful, intentional and intuitive parenting and living. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe!

Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes! You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast. https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

- Tell us a little about how you started your forest school/outdoor program/community?

- What’s been your experience or would you share some stories about your family’s experience with this forest friend's time?

- Where does it go from here? Tell us your big vision!

- For other parents wanting to have this type of experience for their children what would you suggest?

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

This episode we welcome Dr. Kristen Mitteness, chiropractor, mom and lover of the great outdoors. We chat about the benefits of being outdoors for mental and physical health, embracing the challenges and the joys of getting kids outside for several hours everyday, healthy living, embracing 'the hard' sometimes, dressing for the weather and more! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Dr. Kristen (in her own words):

I’m a Webster certified chiropractor with a passion for prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care. I’m a mom, clinic owner and love spending as much time outside as possible.

Connect with Kristen:

IG: @drkmitt https://www.instagram.com/drkmitt/

website: www.drkristenchiro.com

Into the Hen House is a podcast for moms who are living life and parenting mindfully, intentionally and intuitively. If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes!

You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast.

https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

- Meet Kristen

- What sparked the interest in spending time outdoors and how did you grow up?

- We’re gonna talk about your forest school program but before that, you’ve also founded an outdoor club in your neighborhood, tell us more about that..

- You are big into 1000 hours outside, how do you achieve this living in a place where winters can have harsh climates? And what are some ways you and your family get outside?

- Would you share about the benefits of outdoor time for children and the impact of so much indoor time for the majority of children?

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. This episode we welcome Ashley (a moms world), stay at home mom, and online community builder. We chat about the power of love in transforming lives, how to teach love to our kids, navigating the world when it seems crazy, mom'ing with toddlers and more! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Ashley (in her own words!):

I'm Ashley from the Pittsburgh, Pa area. I studied psychology and philosophy in college and focused on child development. My professional career was primarily in healthcare. I worked with individuals with disabilities as a program specialist and supports coordinator. I advocated for inclusivity and proper supports for individuals to live out their best lives. I also was an executive assistant for a few organizations. I decided to become a sahm once I had my baby girl. It’s my absolute favorite job by far! I also manage social media pages for a few local businesses on the side. I decided to make a fun mom page in February of this year and I love the community I’ve found so far. I’ve found so many incredible people out there to bounce ideas off of and learn from!

Connect with Ashley:

IG: @ashley_amomsworld

FB: Ashley with a moms world

https://www.instagram.com/ashley_amomsworld?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581135358346

If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes!

You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast.

https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/

https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

- As a mom who cares about the world and also wants to protect inner peace- how do you personally find balance with this?

- In a world that can be so harsh and chaotic how do you and you and your kids navigate keeping an open and loving mind and heart?

- What would you love to share/tell another mom today?

-your journey is yours alone. You and your child are unique.

-Let's lift each other up!

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto

Into The Hen House is a Podcast for moms with little's, by moms with little's. This episode we welcome Ashley (a moms world), stay at home mom, and online community builder. We chat about the power of love in transforming lives, how to teach love to our kids, navigating the world when it seems crazy and more! If you're ready, it's time to jump @IntoTheHenHouse

Meet Ashley (in her own words!):

I'm Ashley from the Pittsburgh, Pa area. I studied psychology and philosophy in college and focused on child development. My professional career was primarily in healthcare. I worked with individuals with disabilities as a program specialist and supports coordinator. I advocated for inclusivity and proper supports for individuals to live out their best lives. I also was an executive assistant for a few organizations. I decided to become a sahm once I had my baby girl. It’s my absolute favorite job by far! I also manage social media pages for a few local businesses on the side. I decided to make a fun mom page in February of this year and I love the community I’ve found so far. I’ve found so many incredible people out there to bounce ideas off of and learn from!

Connect with Ashley:

IG: @ashley_amomsworld

FB: Ashley with a moms world

https://www.instagram.com/ashley_amomsworld?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581135358346

If you enjoyed this episode, please go ahead and subscribe! Season 5 will have 8 amazing episodes! You can also follow us and the show on TikTok and on instagram with the handle intothehenhousepodcast.

https://www.instagram.com/intothehenhousepodcast/

https://www.tiktok.com/@intothehenhousepodcast?_t=ZT-8xoogSuJngs&_r=1

Show Synopsis:

• Tell us a little bit about you/your story...getting to know Ashley
• I saw your post about love and teaching our kids to love and how it’s love that changes the world, could you share about what inspired this post?
• How do you intentionally cultivate love every day?
• How do you personally teach your kids about love?

Sound Design: @fendelmarc Seattle WA, 2025

Photo Credit: Hen House - Megan Wingo : Other photos - Margout Abatto