Mother The Mother

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she records a late night episode from the most vulnerable space yet. She shares more about her experience of growth and transition in her personal and professional world, as well as how she is learning to become her own best friend. McLean provides insight, tips and wisdom for anyone who finds themselves in a state of transformation.  In this episode of Mother the Mother:  Remembering to welcome the presence of change Realizing the beauty of becoming your own best friend Honoring your wellbeing by asking for help & saying no McLean reveals the next iteration of her Postpartum & Motherhood workResources: Head over to The Healing Catalyst to listen and subscribe! Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Try out Organifi and use code MOTHER for a special discount!This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Meredith Baird, the creative mind and visionary behind the brand, Nucifera Body believes deeply in the power of plants. When eczema plagued her in her mid 20s, she took to research and applied her knowledge of botanicals to create her signature product, The Balm. Nucifera was founded in 2016 alongside the birth of her first child. She has grown the brand along with her family, and believes deeply in the power of small daily rituals to set healing into motion. Each creation is intended to be multipurpose, unisex and serve a variety of skincare needs. In this episode of Mother the Mother: Hear about Meredith Baird’s journey of entrepreneurship and motherhood  Learn about how to maximize your time as a business woman Discuss the ways social media glamorizes ‘doing it all’ as a mom   Real talk about owning your own business Advice for entrepreneursFollow Meredith Baird:Instagram: @nuciferabody and @me_bairdWebsite: www.nuciferabody.com Head over to The Great Unlearn to listen and subscribe! This show is produced

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she gets vulnerable and shares how she puts ‘mothering the mother’ into practice in her own life, how the birth of her first daughter led her to become a Postpartum Doula and the empowerment that comes from honoring our body’s needs. This episode is overflowing with nuggets of truth and wisdom surrounding Postpartum for women everywhere and provides a healing space for all those listening. In this episode of Mother the Mother:How the birth of McLean’s first child led her to become a Postpartum Doula The importance of mothering the Mother The power of honoring the evolution of our journeyMcLean shares and responds to some Postpartum thoughts and wisdom from her listeners  The healing magic of your first 40 days PostpartumResources: Head over to The Great Unlearn to listen and subscribe! Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Heather Grzych is a board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility: A Natural Approach to Getting Pregnant. Through her work, Heather bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine to help people heal their physical and emotional lives. Her book offers a gentle and holistic approach to understanding the physical, emotional, psychological, and environmental aspects of fertility based on Ayurveda. In this episode of Mother The Mother:How Ayurveda and fertility are connectedShared sections of Heather Grzych’s book Postpartum care and coming home to your new selfLearning about the four fertility factorsDiscussing the five elements & doshas Tapping into Self-Sovereignty & the Divine Feminine Fasting & fertilityConnect with Heather:IG: @heathergrzychWebsite: https://www.heathergrzych.com/Purchase Heather’s Book: The Ayurvedic Guide to FertilityThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares how she is navigating this uncertain time brought about by a global pandemic, fire season in LA, a shift in community, and the new landscape of motherhood. She shares the importance of trusting your own journey and quieting down a bit, and tips for how to choose love, growth and change over fear.In this episode of Mother The Mother:A beautiful card pull and message from the UniverseReal talk about McLean’s season of metamorphosisWays to protect your energy from anxiety and exhaustionResources for Vedic AstrologyRecognizing we are all undergoing transformation right nowThe power of meeting newness with deep gratitudeBrand new Mom coaching and Mom club offerings coming soon with McLeanFollow McLean:Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Email: mclean@motherthemother.com Subject line “Coaching”Vedic Astrology: Charlotte Benson www.charlottebenson.com & Julie Piatt @srimati | Podcast: For The Life of Me” #134 Current Planetary Mood with Vedic A

Olivia Bareham is a certified Death Midwife, Home Funeral Guide and Celebrant and is the founder of 'Sacred Crossings - The Institute for Conscious Dying’ and the ‘Sacred Crossings Funeral Home.’ Olivia currently guides individuals toward a conscious dying experience and empowers families to reclaim the healing ritual of a home funeral. She facilitates workshops in Conscious Dying and After Death Care and a certificate training program in The Art of Death Midwifery. Her next training “Enter The Grave” will start this weekend September 4, 5, 6th and is for anyone wanting to delve deeper into their relationship with mortality, space is limited so please visit sacredcrossings.com/enterthegrave. When you become at peace with death, then you can really live.In this episode of Mother The Mother:How to reframe your mindset for peace vs. turmoilBuilding trust in yourself as a motherWhat death midwifery looks like during COVIDWhy dying alone isn’t always tragicEnhancing your life by connecting with your own mortal

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she reveals what’s on her mind and heart as she makes her way back home after 3 months away. McLean shares what’s inspiring her right now during this Leo New Moon, and how we can use its energy of bravery and courage during this time of death and rebirth.In this episode of Mother the Mother:How to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits/soulsThe bravery and courage inside of each of usSuffering caused by our attachments and expectations Giving yourself grace during this time of death and rebirthInward reflection: what are you settling for? Resources:068 Light Work as Medicine with Brooke Lightstone046 Mystic Power Mother Muse with Sri MatiIG: @motherthemotherWebsite: motherthemother.comEmail: mclean@motherthemother.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares how her family is approaching the new school year. She also provides resources and tips to support you whether you are homeschooling or sending your kids back to school.In this episode of Mother the Mother:How McLean is approaching the school yearResources for homeschoolingWays to protect & support your kids going back to schoolAllowing space to communicate & be with your kidsTips for fasting or cleansing to reset your system Resources:046 Mystic Power Mother Muse with Sri Mati059 How Homeschooling Can Work for Your Family with Julie BogartIG: @motherthemotherWebsite: motherthemother.comEmail: mclean@motherthemother.com  This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

A decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic herbs and flowers; mixing creams, lotions, and tonics; and following Ayurvedic practices and creating mindful rituals, she has not only healed her life but has also become a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all-natural beauty and lifestyle. She created the wellness site The Local Rose and beauty line Shiva Rose Beauty. Shiva teaches at various retreats and centers focusing on passing on her knowledge on Tea Ceremony meditations, Kundalini yoga Meditations, and Divine Feminine Practices. Whole Beauty: Daily Rituals and Natural Recipes for Lifelong Beauty and Wellness is her radiant next step, a practical, inspiring, guide to following a whole beauty practice at home.In this episode of Mother the Mother:Being aware of the stripping of our freedomsThe importance of doing our own researchShiva’s & her children’s health

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she explores why we need to choose love even amidst uncertainty and fear, and how although we can’t control much, we always have control over our choices and responses.In this episode of Mother the Mother:Choosing how you want to feel in the present momentLetting go of the need for answersLooking at education through a new lens by homeschoolingPrioritizing your self-care & connecting with loved onesWhat does safety mean to you? Resources:Head over to Make Life Delicious with The Curry Girls to listen and subscribe!IG: @motherthemotherWebsite: motherthemother.comEmail: mclean@motherthemother.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Brooke is an Oracle, Feminine Spiritual Guide, Heart Healer, and Angelic Medicine Woman here to support and heal Women, Mothers and Children.  Through her Angelic medicine, feminine spiritual counseling, healing meditations and sacred feminine practices, Brooke supports women and children in remembering their wholeness and divinity.Through her self-healing practices, Brooke supports women in creating harmony within and at home.In this episode of Mother the Mother:The Divine feminine and sacred angerHow to use light energy with yourself and childrenUsing sound and working with the ArchangelsTwo practices for navigating this time with your partnerBrooke’s experience growing up in the Agape ChurchTools for healing our ancestral lineagesActions we can take to become better alliesFollow Brooke:brookelightstone.com IG: @brookelightstoneAgape Church: agapelive.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Rachelle Garcia Seliga is a Mother, Wife and Certified Professional Midwife, with 18 years experience working within the realms of holistic women's health care. She is the creator and director of INNATE Postpartum Care Trainings; a system of postpartum education for birth and health care providers rooted in the truth that: Maternal Health is Foundational to Humanity's Health. Rachelle is Co-Founder of Starseed Root School of Traditional Healing, a revillaging project and educational center in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. All of Rachelle's work is dedicated to midwifing a cultural shift of Thriving Life. Rachelle is a wealth of knowledge and there is no way to encapsulate her work in just one interview. I felt very called to connect with her on her feelings through this active portal of change we all find ourselves in (COVID/ Awakening). To hear more of her incredible back story and life’s journey please go listen to two of my favorite womens’ podcasts – Medicine Stories ~ with Amber Magno

Paije West refers to herself as a Transformational Doula. She began as a full spectrum doula in Portland, OR with an interest in helping those who were suffering from mental health challenges, substance abuse disorder, and birthing people who needed care and advocacy.  She has always been very called to shadow work and ritual and studied astrology as a young girl with the help of her mother. She started working with the tarot more intimately around 8 years ago. Paije offers intuitive tarot and astrology readings remotely and in-person.A few years into her doula career, she began utilizing sacred medicines of various kinds for healing, and as she dove deeper, opened the doula umbrella to hold space for others during these transformative experiences. Paije works with Iboga, Psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, and MDMA. She curates health and wellness retreats with an emphasis on a variety of offerings depending on the group.  Similar to a doula in the traditional sense, she creates a sacred container to hold space for psych

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she dives into some Q&A’s, speaking to what listeners are needing during these trying times—including navigating social media, advice for sleep training, and why it’s important to lower the expectations you put on yourself.In this episode of Mother the Mother:Knowing when to use your voice vs. be in listeningHonoring the sovereignty of the individualHow to navigate social media during trying timesBeing gentle and lowering expectations you put on yourselfAdvice for approaching sleep trainingResources:Click here to listen and subscribe to The Kelli Show!IG: @motherthemotherWebsite: motherthemother.comEmail: mclean@motherthemother.com  This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Marisa Peck Johnson is back on the show to talk about her journey to loving her body, how she teaches her kids to feel good in their bodies, and shifting the emphasis from physical appearance to how you feel in your skin!In this episode of Mother the Mother:What the body positivity movement looks like for MarisaNurturing a positive body image in your kidsTeaching your children how to check in with their bodiesChoosing a home birth versus in a hospitalBeing mindful of what foods make you feel goodCelebrating your body through the clothes you wearFollow Marisa:hellohuman.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares tips for caring for your nervous system, and why keeping our cup full is critical for being able to create positive change for our sisters of color.In this episode of Mother the Mother:The history and significance of JuneteenthActionable tips for caring for yourselfWhy we need to look at the constructs of our societyGetting curious about your triggersWays we can come together as women Follow McLean:IG: @motherthemotherWebsite: motherthemother.comEmail: mclean@motherthemother.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

As the Director of Community at Ergobaby, Christina Soletti oversees social media, PR, content, influencer marketing, events and customer care. She has developed and works to maintain the brand voice, manages the content and works closely with influencers to tell authentic and compelling stories.She is a trained babywearing educator and has had the benefit of working with Dr. Bill Sears, Raylene Phillips, MD and Lela Williams, PhD, among others on the importance of babywearing and the fourth trimester.  She is currently editing The Babywearing Book with Dr Bill Sears. With a background in PR, reality TV, and filmmaking, she believes in the power of storytelling and the importance of strong and meaningful relationships.She is passionate about babies, babywearing, birth, yoga, natural living and healthy eats. When not online reading and writing about all of the above, she can be found spending time with her daughter, creating their family story in their home of Los Angeles.In this episode of Mother the Mother:A

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she explores how we’ve become detached from our intuition and ways to begin to coming home to yourself.In this episode of Mother the Mother:How we’ve been taught to not trust our intuitionA deeper awareness that comes from pregnancyFinding a practice to help you detach from the outside noiseHaving awareness of who you take advice fromBe sure to listen and subscribe to Basic Witches podcast!Follow McLean:IG: @motherthemothermotherthemother.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin, PhDTracey Boldemann-Tatkin has served as the director of various philanthropic family foundations over three decades. In addition to her leadership roles, she has been involved at the ground level of humanitarian efforts worldwide. Tracey is co-founder of the PACT Institute.Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFTClinician, author, PACT developer, and co-founder of the PACT Institute, Dr. Tatkin teaches at UCLA, maintains a private practice in Southern California, and leads PACT programs in the US and internationally.In this episode of Mother the Mother:The benefits of youth volunteerismWays to be of service with your familyThe decline in our society’s sense of communityAttachment theory & how the PACT Institute came to beCreating agreements in your relationshipReducing overwhelm & decision-fatigue through movement This show is supported by:BLUblox | Head over to blublox.com/MTM for 15% off your pair of BLUblox glasses.ClearStem | Visit clearstemskincare.com/ and enter code MTM at checkout for

Julie Bogart is the popular voice of common sense and compassion in the homeschool community. She's the creator of the innovative writing program called Brave Writer and the popular fast-growing practice called Poetry Teatime. She’s the founder of a homeschool coaching community called The Homeschool Alliance. She home educated her five children for 17 years who are now globe-trotting adults.Julie draws from her work with tens of thousands of homeschool families over the last 20+ years, and her own homeschool journey to enrich the homeschool and parenting experience. Her writing program includes award-winning online writing classes and paradigm-shifting writing manuals that allow parents and kids to become allies in the writing process.In this episode of Mother the Mother:Homeschooling, unschooling, & various philosophies of learningThe first step to begin homeschooling & choosing curriculumBuilding self-awareness & how to communicate effectivelyWhy it’s important to keep your own love of lear