Mother The Mother

In today’s episode of Mother the Mother, McLean is joined by Ariella Daly. Ariella is a bee tender, writer, educator, musician, and new mother. Her work focuses on supporting people as they explore a deeper relationship with their embodied intuitive connection, mirrored by the honeyed wisdom of the hive. She is a graduate of the Lyceum, an ancient European bee shamanism tradition where she trained in healing, dreamwork, and seership. This episode is oozing with wisdom and grace. They discuss bringing a baby into this world un-partnered, pregnancy following a miscarriage, the healing power of honeybees, and more!In this episode of Mother the Mother:How honeybees saved Ariella’s life and tethered her back down to Earth  The secret wisdom of the hive The journey of bee-inspired connection to nature, intuition, and the womb space Body sovereignty, miscarriage and donor-pregnancy Resources:Instagram: @beekeepinginskirtsWebsite: www.honeybeewild.comEnroll in Ariella’s classes: Dreaming with Bees and Introduction to

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares her personal journey with food, dieting, and nutrition from the perspective of a Mama, a human, and certified nutritionist. Throughout this episode, she invites you to listen to what your body craves and honor the unique relationship you have with food. In this episode of Mother the Mother:The power of intuitive eatingHow to release food programming and trust your body’s cravings McLean’s personal journey with food and 8 Constitution Diet Disassociating your personal worth from the food you eatResources: Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Offerings: Mom Club + Motherhood Coaching Program - Please see linktree in Instagram Bio to sign up for more information or email mclean@motherthemother.com to book a free discovery call.Organifi Products- Use your special code: MOTHER Head over to Emily The Medium to listen and subscribe!This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s episode of Mother the Mother, McLean welcomes a special guest, Sarah Jane Sandy. Sarah is a functional nutritionist and women’s health expert focusing on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and hormonal health. She has a deep passion for helping women fix their hormonal chaos, get pregnant, stay pregnant, and finally experience motherhood. In this episode of Mother the Mother:Learn about the top three factors contributing to infertilityHow the pace of life and your toxic load influence fertility The importance of finding the root cause of infertility before rushing to a ‘conventional-medicated fix’ How emotions, spirituality, relationships, hormones, food, and more impact your pregnancy journeyResources:Instagram: @sarahjanesandy Visit her website: www.sarahjanesandy.com Enroll in The Fertility CodeInstagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Offerings: Mom Club + Motherhood Coaching Program - Please see linktree in Instagram Bio to sign up for more information or email mclean@motherthe

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares her thoughts on the national crisis taking place today within the maternity and postpartum realm. She declares it is time to demand more for women and shares the changes she hopes to see going forward. The mantra, “Healthy Baby, Healthy Mama” perpetuates the story of birth trauma for too many and that story gets rewritten today. In this episode of Mother the Mother:McLean speaks to the crisis taking place in the US  around maternity + postpartum careShe advocates for women and demands change in the system She explains how the mantra, “Healthy Baby, Healthy Mama” perpetuates silenced traumaShe shares recent poll results from her Instagram and providing a voice for women worldwideResources: Instagram- @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Offerings: Mom Club + Motherhood Coaching Program - Please see linktree in Instagram Bio to sign up for more information or email mclean@motherthemother.com to book a free discovery call.Organifi Products- Use your specia

What you get with Sri Mati in all her endeavors, is a sermon or prayer which radiates the vibration of MOTHER, an energy that comes through her essence, her words, and her music.In this episode of Mother the Mother: What is aging Becoming your own authority The beliefs we never chose Parenting and schooling Medical FreedomResources:Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Offerings: Mom Club + Motherhood Coaching Program - Please see linktree in Instagram Bio to sign up for more information or email mclean@motherthemother.com to book a free discovery callFollow Sri Mati: IG: @srimatihttps://www.juliepiatt.com/This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s Real Talk with McLean, she shares more about her upcoming offerings for online coaching, Mom’s Club and doula coaching. She beautifully addresses how the world of birth and motherhood has drifted away from tradition and out of the hands of women, and expresses the importance of questioning everything in life. It is time for Mother’s to reclaim their power and McLean is leading the way. In this episode of Mother the Mother:McLean discusses the shift taking place in the world and her work Reclaiming your power as a woman  Why questioning everything is so important Remembering the powerful role the mind plays in healing trauma Resources: Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Email McLean about doula or women’s coaching availability Head over to Rewrite The Mother Code to listen and subscribe!This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Apab’yan Tew is one of the few people alive in the world who understands, applies and lives a tradition that was considered lost for centuries. He is a male midwife, and an associate professor at Universidad Maya Kaqchikel in Guatemala. The conversation shared in this episode of Mother the Mother is filled with sacred wisdom, heart and passion. Start off with a special segment from Apab’yan Tew’s apprentice, Xelina Flores and then move into the segment with Apab’yan Tew himself.   In this episode of Mother the Mother: How birth and the Mayan Calendar are connected The sacred practice and calling of Apab’yan TewHow the day of our birth makes us unique Preserving the sacred practices of the Mayan culture  Resources: Instagram: @motherthemotherWebsite: www.motherthemother.com Try out Organifi and use code MOTHER for a special discount!Purchase a copy of Apab’yan Tew’s book, The Birth of a UniverseBook a private session with Apab’yan Tew via emailVisit Apab’yan Tew’s websiteThis show is produced by Soulfire Produ

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