The Soul Mammas Podcast

It's not that common to see moms who not only are dedicated wave riders, but who also charge big waves. Today’s guest mama of three and surfer Remi Nealon, had hugе big wаvе ambitions prior to having children and thought she couldn’t return to them when she had her kids.  Remi аssumеd she wоuld bе “trаding riding giаnts fоr thе gigаntic jоy оf rаising а humаn." But she soon realized thаt ...

In 2021 the pressure we put on ourselves as moms to be all and do all is at an all time high. Today’s mama is a longtime surfer who admits she is still adjusting to motherhood-after almost 3 years. Katherine Gethardt, mom of a toddler & former model/ actor, talks about learning to accept her new identity& body more openly. She also shares about how intense sleep deprivation in new motherhood can be, how co-sleeping is sometimes fro...

Do you ever look back on new motherhood and realize you were really struggling and didn't even know it at the time? Many guests, along with myself, have shared about their experiences with postpartum anxiety, insomnia, depression or depletion. We often look back on it and realize we could've used help and support and often didn't reach out for help during those challenging times. 

Today’s guest is Meli is a yogi, conscious living t...

What does "keeping it real" and authenticity have to do with success, or happiness? I believe it's everything. And so does today's guest mom Mona-Jane Hannemann.

Mona is an active, fit mama of two who loves working out and being outdoors. She also believes she doesn't fit into one motherhood box. Her social media following is large and successful, but it wasn't due to trying to change who she was. In fact, I believe, it can be attr...

Mom guilt. We've all grappled with it. But how do we get rid of it for good so we can be the most authentic version of ourselves for our kiddos? 

Today’s guest is a mama of not one, not two, but six kids. Kristin Andrus is going to share about how her own mom taught her kids that taking time for herself was more than okay. Kristin's own kids know that mommy takes time for yoga, working out, or health pursuits, to name a few. 

Even ...

One of the byproducts of the COVID pandemic is that divorce rates have gone up.

Often the things that are taboo are the hardest to talk about, but I feel it takes extreme times to speak up and be honest about our inner happiness and truth. Today’s guest Renee Bauer is an entrepreneur, author, peacemaker and blended family aficionado. …and is dedicated to helping you find your Happy Even After. She is also someone who speaks truthfu...

Do you ever feel like you are at a loss when it comes to how to positively approach your child’s behavior? I myself have a very strong willed little girl, and often wonder if I am being a push over when I let her push my boundaries, but then don’t want to always be correcting or nagging her. Wendy Snyder, is a Godsend to mamas because of what she offers in terms of Redirecting Children's ...

Mom guilt. None of us mamas are immune to it. Many of us mamas in this community are independent, active, outdoorsy, adventure-seekers. Unfortunately this comes with societal and internal pressures which can lead to mom guilt and shame. 

For example, today's guest Lindsey Lapointe would receive comments when she would go on her all women's trip once a year once she became a mother.

Today she talks about how it was difficult to retu...

Is living the life of our dreams something that we actually believe is possible? I know I have used many excuses in the past of why that isn't really possible. But why do we tell ourselves limiting beliefs so often? Todays mama is someone who decided to trust herself as a mama enough to create real magic.

Meghan Schoneberger is a talented singer/songwriter, reiki master and friend who left her conventional job to pursue her real pa...

How can we connect with our innate creativity when we have so many responsibilities as mamas? Todays mama, Brittany L. Bergman, author and mama, is going to tell us why we shouldn't lose sight of our identities as women.

She is an author whose goal is to provide connection to moms who don't want to lose sight of their identities as women. A storyteller at heart, she invites women into her life and wants them to feel seen and know...

Today’s ocean mama is a multi faceted lover of all things creative, mother to a nine year old boy and published writer. Kara Block is a fellow surf mama who has that knowing glimmer in her eye, that proves her heart is forever tied to the water. After knowing her as a mutual friend for years, I am excited to speak to her many passions today. Her book : “the Cultivation of Life is the Practice” she speaks a lot of surrendering to wh...

Today’s guest believes in mom empowerment and  provides opportunities for mom owned businesses. Aria Leighty is a mama of (14) and the Founder and CEO of The MOB Nation, a National Alliance of Mom-Owned Businesses. Aria is also a thought leader, trailblazer, and business mentor. 

Aria helps you get out of your own way, sparkle up your mindset, step in to your power, and live your dream ...

Childhood cancer. Something not spoken about unless we go through the horrific experience. Today's mama Kady Lieber has travelled around the world with her kids, but more importantly she is a mom who has had to endure a child with stage 4 brain cancer at only 17 months old. Kady is here to tell us that even though it is scary to think or talk about, childhood cancer can teach you how to live I the moment as if it were your last, & ...

So many mamas I've spoken to since I began this motherhood podcast have dealt with body and confidence issues since becoming a mom. It is common, but do we all have to put ourselves through it? What can we do to accept our bodies postpartum? 

Meghan Barrett, today's guest mama and personal trainer, is going to speak to us about her own struggle with body acceptance and how she's gotten on the other side of it. She is also going to ...

All remote learning come fall? This is what's happening in Southern California come fall 2020, and many places throughout the U.S. and world with the current pandemic.

So what the heck do we do as mothers and parents who are either working from home or on site and wanting to give our kids the best education possible? 

We are all scrambling to find the best schools, online schools, homeschool situations, pods, private schools or tut...

We all face obstacles in our lives; whether single parenthood, financial struggles, health issues, or loss, Melissa Prince is here to tell us why we can't let hardship or challenge stop us from living the life we love. Melissa is an adventure mama who adores the outdoors & has been a single parent since pregnancy. She makes accommodations in her schedule to do the things she loves with her 2 year old son in tow. Today she shares ho...

Katherine Shai is a professional mommy athlete. And her sport of choice? Wrestling! Katherine was raised in a wrestling family. At only 32 years old, she is wise beyond her years & knows all about grit & adaptability. Katherine believes in our ability to manifest what we want our world to look like, and then move in that direction. She’s had a bit of a rebirth in her early 30s since becoming a mother and has begun things that she n...

Alanna Jane is a mama, writer, Kundalini and meditation teacher as well as a spiritual guide for women. After losing her business and having a second trimester miscarriage, all within a very short time, Alanna experienced one of the toughest times in her life. Today she is going to talk about how one mother's pain of loss isn't more or less than another's. Alanna lives in Tasmania with her husband and four year old son Rumi, and sp...

Are you struggling with postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety? Aubrey Grossen, of the Mamahood Community, tackles the brave and taboo subjects of motherhood, not feeling like motherhood came naturally, postpartum mood disorders, and mom-shaming ourselves.

She is a mama of two who went through severe postpartum depression and sparked her passion to start  a facebook group called The Mamahood Community which started out as 39 close ...