Happy as a Mother

Happy as a Mother

By Erica Djossa

We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. If you’re struggling with motherhood, you’re not alone–and you’re not failing. On The Momwell Podcast, host and psychotherapist Erica Djossa teaches strategies to help you cope with the psychological and emotional load of motherhood and prioritize your mental health and wellbeing. Erica shares the best kept secrets of the therapy world and interviews other professionals (psychologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, fertility specialists, lactation consultants, and more!) who provide their expertise to empower you on your motherhood journey.
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04/16/25

EP 266: Answers for Moms with ADHD With Neuropsychologist Dr. Jeanette Wasserstein

So many moms find themselves struggling with executive functioning and the mental load. It’s common for diagnoses of ADHD to come after having a baby. But there’s another component at play besides the unrealistic pressure–hormones.  This week on The… Read more

04/02/25

265: Navigating the Medical System and Reproductive Care With Colleen Long and Rebecca Little

When women face pregnancy loss and complex medical complications, it can bring up a lot of emotional turmoil, along with medical and legal concerns that can leave them without the treatment they need.  This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by… Read more

03/19/25

264: Navigating Friendships in Motherhood With Anna Goldfarb

It can feel hard to make and maintain friends as a mom–and we often don’t know where to even start. It seems like we should feel more connected than ever with the digital world–but it can just leave us feeling more isolated. Maybe looking at our frie… Read more

03/05/25

263: From The Vault: Understanding Sensory Self-Care With Holly Peretz, Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes from the vault–Sensory Self-Care. Life with littles is full of sensory inputs—noise, chaos, touch, and mess. Many moms find themselves feeling overstimulated, leading to stress and overwhelm. W… Read more

02/19/25

262: Understanding Anger Management for Parents Through a Scientific Lens with Dr. Dan Siegel, NYT bestselling author

If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger is telling us, we can approach it not from a place of shame but from a place of productive problem-solving. Today, I’m joined by NYT bestselling author Dr. Dan S… Read more

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