Why does getting your hair done make you feel so good? In this episode we talk to Jacey, hair stylist, about what it is about getting your hair done that makes us feel so good. Like other episodes in this series I thought it was going to be a surface level conversation but Jacey took us deep, quickly. She dove into how the feeling of getting your hair done doesn't start at looking in the mirror. It is the entire experience, sitting in the chair and talking about your life, the feeling of touch when getting your hair washed and more. Also Jacey talks about what brought her into this profession- her mom.Hang out with us while we talk about all the things around getting your hair done. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

Have you thought about the difference between a the heterosexual vs homosexual journey to parenthood? The layers of extra decisions, costs, and complexities? In this episode we talk to Bri about her journey to motherhood. Bri is a lesbian and her journey has had its ups and downs, it brought both IUI and IVF cycles- failure and success. She also talks to us about the things that heterosexual couples do not have to think about when planning for a family and the costs and mental burdens that can bring. We also dive into what exercise, nutrition, and body image issues can mean during the motherhood journey. Hang out with us while we talk to Bri about her journey and experience- what she has done to help her feel good throughout this journey. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

What is it about fashion, style, and retail therapy that makes us feel so good? In this episode we talk to Immanuel, a style star, about what it is about fashion and style that make us feel good. The power that style and fashion holds on who we are and what we can become. Honestly, before we aired I wanted to talk through how good retail therapy makes me feel and to try and understand why. I found out wh, deeper than I originally thought. Immanuel opened my eyes to the fact that it isn’t the act of shopping or buying something that makes me feel good. It is what that item does to us and what it can provide us. Hang out with us while we dig deep around the topics of fashion, style and retail therapy. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

Have you had to give up something on your journey to motherhood? Sacrifice can be big or small.In this episode we talk with Julia about her journey to motherhood. A journey that has given her the opportunity to make difficult decisions. We all have to make decisions along our journey; some of those are bigger than others. Julia's story walks us through the balance of personal and professional achievement which has led to the decision of sacrifice. Hang out with us while we talk about the act of giving something up on the journey to motherhood and how Julia focused on feeling good along the way. All in the name of becoming a mom. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

What does it mean to do things that make us feel good? What makes you feel good? When I say feel good- I mean what brings you joy, makes you feel happy, or an ounce of positivity when things are not going your way. In this mini series we break that down by diving into a few of the things that make me feel good - such as getting my hair done, retail therapy, and music. Also, we will hear stories from a few women at different points on their motherhood journey and what has helped them feel good.But first- hang out with me while I introduce this mini series, where the idea came from, and read a dear mom me letter. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

Navigating the same journey doesn't always mean the same experience. So what does it mean?In this episode I talk with Sylvester, my husband, about his experience with navigating the journey we have been on. Understanding what it has been like for him and how he has found balance through it all. Talking through what we do individually and together to feel good through the ups and downs. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

New year, new me? Nope. Not here. In this episode we say goodbye and thank you to 2023 and hello, you’ve made it to 2024. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

What did we hear from this first mini series? Where is Steph at in her motherhood journey?In this episode answer all of that. Hang out with us as we break down what we heard in the first mini series, Finding Balance and what our host, Steph, took from the episodes. Also find out where Steph is at in her motherhood journey. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

Is the idea of balance real or is it just a myth?In this episode we talk to Jess and her time navigating through the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for her daughter. Motherhood is not just hard starting but throughout your entire journey life will throw you curveballs and it will not be easy. She brings up the question- is balance even real? And makes a pretty good argument. Hang out with us while we talk about navigating through very difficult times when life throws you curveballs and how Jessica approached the idea of balance.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.

Interested in acupuncture? Don’t know where to start? In this episode I speak with Lori Sherlock who is nationally board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We speak about the benefits of acupuncture, what even is acupuncture and why we seem to see it on every fertility blog as something you “must do”. Hang out with us while we break down acupuncture and try to understand what value acupuncture brings to each individual. She talks about tips to get the most out of your sessions and a few other things she has learned through her own acupuncture and Chinese medicine journey.  Spoiler- feel your feelings all the way through.Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Dear Mom Me and follow us on Instagram (@dear_mom_me) and at dearmom-me.com.