In this powerful episode of The Mama Healing Hub Podcast, hosts Vanessa Spinarsky and Alyssa Trittler sit down with trauma therapist and parent coach Mackenzie Kinmond for a raw and insightful conversation on what it truly means to parent from connection rather than control.

Together, they explore the nuanced intersection between emotional attunement and behavioral guidance, unpacking why so many high-achieving parents struggle when their children’s needs don’t fit neatly into systems of order or logic.

Mackenzie introduces the philosophy of connection-based discipline: a framework that views discipline not as punishment, but as a form of teaching, rooted in love, boundaries, and co-regulation.

Mackenzie Kinmond, is a parenthood empowerment coach and therapist who helps overwhelmed parents move out of survival mode and rediscover real joy in their everyday lives. She works with parents who feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, yelling, and anxiety, those who are giving everything they’ve got and still feel like it’s not enough. Through her trauma-informed, connection-based approach, she supports parents in building more confident, connected relationships with their kids and themselves, even in the middle of the messiness.

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In this heartfelt episode Alyssa, Vanessa & Carrie explore the tender terrain of sexual intimacy, communication, and connection in the postpartum season.

Motherhood brings seismic shifts, physically, emotionally, relationally, and many mothers find themselves feeling disoriented in these transitions.

Together, we unpack what it means to redefine desire, to relearn each other as partners, and to stay connected while everything around (and within) you changes.

This conversation invites listeners to slow down, notice their inner world, and approach intimacy not as performance but as a practice of presence, communication, and shared vulnerability.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 juggle

• Permission to stop striving for perfect mornings and just show up real

• A reminder that your kids are way more resilient than you think

Because mornings don’t have to break you and you don’t have to do it alone.

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.

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This week’s episode of the Mama Healing Hub Podcast is a breath of fresh air for every mom who’s ever felt the pressure to get the “perfect” family photo.

We’re joined by Nicole Harris, the heart behind Wild & Rooted sessions, photography that celebrates the messy, unfiltered, beautifully human moments of family life. Forget the stiff poses and forced smiles. Nicole invites families to exhale, move, play, and just be themselves, capturing memories that feel like your life, not a photoshoot.

This conversation isn’t just about photography, it’s about slowing down enough to notice your own life. It’s about the emotional weight of motherhood, why we often hide the parts of our lives that are the most tender, and how real moments become the keepsakes we’ll treasure the most.

There were a few tear-jerker moments in this one, and by the end, you might just look at your everyday chaos with a little more love.

If you’ve been craving permission to ditch perfection and see the magic in the mess....this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and let this episode be your reminder that your life is already beautiful as it is.

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