Motherhood doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and for many moms, that means navigating broken systems while also managing your own internal battles. In this episode, Emily sits down with Ciara Lyons, a nurse, mom, and founder of Her Black Wellness, to talk about the realities of maternal health, identity, and what it actually takes to keep showing up as a mother in today's world.

The episode dives into:

• The maternal health crisis in the United States, and how Black mothers are the most impacted
• How systemic issues impact all mothers
• Why “doing your best” might look different every single day
• What it looks like to advocate for yourself inside the healthcare system
• The role of community, boundaries, and capacity in modern motherhood

This conversation will validate your experiences navigating the challenges of modern motherhood, while also equipping you to fight for a better future.

🔗 Connect with Ciara:

Instagram: @herblackwellness
Links: https://linktr.ee/herblackwellness

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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm - especially when there's additional chaos in your own home. In this episode, Emily opens up about the anxiety that comes with feeling like everything is out of control, from global uncertainty to the everyday challenges of raising kids. She introduces a powerful mindset tool, the Circle of Control, and explains how it can help you refocus your energy, reduce stress, and show up more intentionally in your life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why focusing on what’s outside your control increases anxiety
• How to identify what you can control in your daily life
• The difference between control, influence, and concern
• Real-life examples from motherhood and everyday decision-making
• A simple exercise to help you regain clarity and emotional balance

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, mentally exhausted, or unsure where to put your energy, this conversation will help you reconnect with what actually matters.

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What does it really mean to be a woman in today’s world - and how much of that is tied to motherhood? In this episode, Emily Maynard joins the podcast for a conversation on societal expectations, friendships, and smashing the patriarchy - from the lens of a woman who is child-free by choice. Together, Emily and Emily explore the expectations placed on women (both those who are mothers and those who aren’t), and how those expectations shape our identities, relationships, and sense of self.

They talk about:

• The societal pressure to become a mother, and what happens when you don’t
• Being child-free by choice (and the assumptions that come with it)
• The overlap between moms and non-moms navigating the same patriarchal systems
• Friendship dynamics between women with different life paths
• Regret, identity, and the freedom to choose your own life
• Why motherhood is not the only meaningful way to live a full life

At the end of the day, we’re all navigating the same world together!

🔗 Connect with Emily:

Instagram: @emilymaynardlmft
Website: emilymaynardtherapy.com

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