Momma Uprooted
Momma Uprooted
Emily Galus
✨ Welcome to Mama Uprooted This podcast is a safe space for every mama navigating the messy, beautiful, and ever-evolving journey of motherhood. We dive deep into postpartum truths, mental health, identity shifts, and everything in between.Whether you’re in the thick of sleepless nights, rediscovering who you are, or just need to hear “you’re not alone”—this is for you.Each episode offers real talk, heartfelt guidance, and Root Guides to help you stay grounded as you grow. 🌱You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just being uprooted. Let’s grow through it—together.🌿 Sponsored by: Botanica Modern Market ➤ www.botanicamodernmarket.com ➤ Use code MOMMAUPROOTED for 20% OFF 📍 713 Ashman St Ste 2, Midland, MI | 📞 (989) 486-8711🫒 Olive Tree People ➤ us.olivetreepeople.com/?referral=emilygalus🎙 Special Thanks: To our guest collaborators like Kennedi from MI Journey Therapy Services, LLC, and all the mamas brave enough to share their truth.Feeling seen starts here. ➤ Learn more at www.mijourney.net 📍 800 Cambridge St, Midland, MI💌 Want to be featured or share your motherhood journey? Email us: [email protected]
S2:E2 When Life Breaks You Open: Grief, Suicide, and Finding the Courage to Start Again
In this deeply personal and courageous episode of Mama Uprooted, we hold space for the kind of grief most people are too afraid to speak aloud — the sudden loss of a husband to suicide, the wreckage left behind, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes. Our guest shares her journey as a young widow, navigating single motherhood, mental health, and the silence that often surrounds men's mental struggles. We explore how farm life, animals, faith, and raw perseverance help...
Feb 16
52 min
S2:E1 From Numbing to Healing: Motherhood, Anxiety, Alcohol & Finding Your Way Back
Motherhood can be overwhelming in ways no one prepares you for. In this deeply honest episode, Emily sits down with her close friend Kelly to talk about anxiety, motherhood, scary birth experiences, alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the quiet ways moms try to survive when they feel lost and alone. Together, they share real stories of numbing, shame, surrender, and healing — and how choosing faith, community, and support can change everything. This episode is not about judgment. It’s about h...
Feb 2
46 min
Episode 5: "The Truth About Breastfeeding: Messy, Beautiful, and Never Alone"
Breastfeeding. They say it’s natural… but for many of us, it’s also terrifying, exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable. In this raw and honest episode of Mama Uprooted, we’re digging deep into the untold stories of breastfeeding—the identity shifts, the pressure, the pumping-in-a-car moments, and the grief that can come when your journey doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re a new mom nursing in the dark, a veteran who’s been through it all, or a mom who had to make a different choice—you’r...
Jul 14, 2025
48 min
S1:E4 “Life Goes On… But I Don’t Feel the Same: Motherhood & the Myth of ‘Back to Normal’”
What happens when the world expects you to bounce back after having a baby — but you don’t recognize yourself anymore? In this raw and real episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily and guest therapist Kennedy unpack the invisible weight mothers carry as they try to navigate life after birth. From grieving the life you had before, to the identity crisis no one talks about, to the friendships that fade when you need them most — we’re digging into it all. Whether you’re in the newborn fog or months down ...
Jun 30, 2025
46 min
Episode 3: “Brick by Brick: The Real Weight of Working Motherhood”
This week on Mama Uprooted, we're digging deep into the emotional and practical reality of working motherhood. Whether you're at home, in an office, or somewhere in between, the pressure to do it all — and do it well — is real. Emily and Jessica unpack the guilt, the chaos, the constant pivoting, and the invisible load that comes with chasing dreams while raising babies. You’ll walk away with tangible mindset shifts, grounding practices, and a new way to define success — one brick at a time. ...
Jun 16, 2025
52 min
Episode 2: More Than a Birth Plan: The Real Power of Doula Support
So many of us walk into motherhood thinking we have to do it all—but what if we were never meant to do it alone? In this heart-opening episode, we explore the holistic power of doula support, the grief that comes when birth doesn’t go as planned, and how to reclaim your strength in the postpartum trenches. Whether you’re holding a newborn or healing from a past experience, this episode is for you. 🌸 Chantel Coggins, Doula – Divine Delivery Doula Services LLC Ready to explor...
Jun 2, 2025
45 min
Episode 1: From Surviving to Reconnecting
✨ Episode 1: Welcome to Mama Uprooted In this powerful first episode, we break the silence around the real struggles of postpartum—PMADs, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with motherhood. This week’s Root Guide is your invitation to feel seen, supported, and begin reconnecting with the woman behind the mama. You’re not alone. Let’s start finding your way back. 🌱 🌿 Sponsored by: Botanica Modern Market ➤ www.botanicamodernmarket.com ➤ Use code MOMMAUPROOTED for 20% OFF 📍 ...
May 22, 2025
46 min