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Mama Needs A Moment

Mama Needs A Moment

By: HER+ Health Collective
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Mama Needs A Moment is here to change the way moms take care of themselves. Hosted by Cindi Michaelson and Crissy Fishbane, co-founders of HER+ Health Collective, we know the struggle of juggling it all. Mom life is hectic, but your well-being matters. That’s why our most recent two seasons deliver shorter 15–20 minute bite-size episodes filled with expert advice on women’s health, parenting, self-care and Roundtable conversations with trusted experts from different fields. You’ll hear real talk, practical tips, and insights you can use right away—because healthy moms raise healthy families.079756 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep. 175 Connection Over Perfection: How Moms Can Build Stronger Bonds Without Doing More
    Jun 10 2026

    What if the secret to deeper connection with your children isn't adding more to your already overflowing plate, but doing less?

    In this powerful HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore one of the biggest challenges modern motherhood presents: staying connected to our children when we're overwhelmed, overstimulated, and constantly juggling competing demands. Together, our experts share practical strategies to help moms shift from pressure and perfectionism toward presence, connection, and emotional regulation.

    From simple nervous system resets and co-regulation techniques to mindset shifts around delegation, emotions, and daily expectations, this conversation offers realistic tools that fit into real family life. You'll discover how small moments of intentional connection can have a lasting impact on your relationship with your children, and why being present matters far more than being perfect.

    If you've ever ended the day wondering whether you're doing enough, this episode is a reminder that connection doesn't require more effort, it requires more intention.

    1. How to use simple nervous system regulation tools to stay calm and connected during stressful moments.

    2. Why allowing children to experience and process their emotions can strengthen trust and resilience.

    3. Practical ways to reduce overwhelm through delegation, prioritization, and connection-centered parenting strategies.

    Whether you're navigating tantrums, endless to-do lists, or the mental load of motherhood, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your presence is one of the most powerful gifts you can give your children.

    🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

    Featured HER+ Experts:

    • Sarah Parise, Wellness Specialist, Great Days By Sarah

    • Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist - www.stillnessandskin.com

    • Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions

    • Nasim Javan, Therapist | Motherhood Identity and Communication Coach - Javan Coaching

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    FREE Expert Provider Directory - https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness


    HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) - https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership


    Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.


    HER+ You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@herhealthcollective4278

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 174 The Wellness Myth That's Exhausting Moms
    Jun 3 2026

    If you've ever felt like wellness requires waking up earlier, finding extra hours in your day, or following a perfect self-care routine, this conversation offers a refreshing alternative.

    In this roundtable discussion, our HER+ Experts explore how small, intentional moments can become powerful wellness practices that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Rather than adding more to an already full plate, they share practical ways to weave mindfulness, connection, play, gratitude, and self-care into the routines you're already living.

    From transforming a simple skincare routine into a calming ritual, to using habit stacking, sensory grounding techniques, co-regulation through play, and mindful moments throughout the day, this episode highlights how wellness can be both accessible and sustainable for busy moms.

    The conversation also challenges the idea that self-care must happen in isolation. Sometimes the most meaningful moments of restoration happen alongside our children, through connection, presence, and shared experiences.

    If you've been searching for realistic ways to care for yourself without adding more pressure, this episode is a reminder that lasting wellness often begins with the smallest intentional moments.

    • How to turn everyday routines into meaningful wellness rituals without adding more tasks to your day

    • Practical ways to use habit stacking, mindfulness, and sensory grounding to reduce stress and feel more present

    • Why connection, play, and co-regulation can support both your well-being and your relationship with your children

    Because wellness isn't about creating a whole new life—it's about finding intentional moments within the one you're already living.

    🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

    Featured HER+ Experts:

    • Sarah Parise, Wellness Specialist, Great Days By Sarah

    • Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist - www.stillnessandskin.com

    • Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions

    • Nasim Javan, Therapist | Motherhood Identity and Communication Coach - Javan Coaching

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    FREE Expert Provider Directory - https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness


    HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) - https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership


    Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.


    HER+ You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@herhealthcollective4278

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 173 Why Moms Don’t Need More Routines; They Need Regulation
    May 27 2026

    What if the answer to feeling more grounded, connected, and emotionally well wasn’t another routine to perfect… but learning how to regulate your nervous system with small, supportive rituals that actually fit into real life?

    In this honest and deeply relatable roundtable conversation, several HER+ Experts explore the difference between rigid routines and intentional rituals — and why overwhelmed moms are craving support, not more pressure. Together, they unpack wellness fatigue, nervous system overwhelm, co-regulation with children, redefining productivity, and the importance of rest in a culture that constantly tells moms to do more.

    This episode is filled with compassionate reminders, practical mindset shifts, and realistic wellness practices that help moms reconnect with themselves without adding more to their already overflowing plates. From mindful skincare and movement to sensory grounding and daily pauses, the conversation offers approachable ways to create moments of calm, presence, and restoration in everyday motherhood.

    If you’ve ever felt like self-care became just another thing to fail at, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why supportive rituals are more sustainable and healing than rigid routines

    • Common signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed and what your body could be trying to tell you

    • Simple, realistic ways to incorporate rest, regulation, and intentional moments into daily motherhood

    This conversation is a powerful reminder that moms don’t need perfection to feel well — they need support, flexibility, and permission to care for themselves in ways that truly nourish them.

    🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

    Featured HER+ Experts:

    • Sarah Parise, Wellness Specialist, Great Days By Sarah

    • Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist - www.stillnessandskin.com

    • Irene Gouge, Loving Lessons Sleep Solutions

    • Nasim Javan, Therapist | Motherhood Identity and Communication Coach - Javan Coaching

    Episode Notes and Resources:

    FREE Expert Provider Directory - https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness


    HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) - https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership


    Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.


    HER+ You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@herhealthcollective4278

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    22 mins
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