Motherhood Alliance Podcast

Cooking with kids can be messy, hilarious, and …a real test of patience. In this episode, Drea, Brit, and speech therapist Stephanie share real-life tips to turn kitchen chaos into fun so you can teach your kids life skills without losing your sanity.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How kids of all ages can help in the kitchen
• Balancing the stress of the mess and teaching skills
• How to make clean up fun
• How to help desensitize ...

If “I don’t like that!” is a daily mantra at your dinner table, this episode is for you! 🍇🥕🍗 Stephanie Bohn, an Appleton-based pediatric speech therapist, is back at the mic to help parents understand possible causes of food pickiness and how to help picky eaters explore new foods without a fight. 🥊

In this episode, we discuss:

• What causes picky eating
• Baby-led weaning
• What to say (or not say) when kids are showing picki...

In this episode, pediatric speech therapist Stephanie Bohn from Rooted At Home shares simple, everyday strategies parents can use to encourage their child’s speech and language development. From playtime to mealtime, you’ll learn practical ways to support your little one’s communication skills at home, in the grocery store or wherever you are.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to know if you should seek speech or feeding help
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Have you ever worried about early speech delays, felt concerned about how your child pronounces a certain sound, or felt frustrated about picky eating? If so, this episode will give you peace of mind as Stephanie Bohn, a down-to-earth NE WI-based speech language pathologist, shares answers to the most common questions parents ask and explains her unique "meet a child where they're most comfortable" approach to therapy.

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Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. In this roundtable chat, Drea & Brit sit down with Stefanie Turzinski to share simple self-care rituals busy moms can actually fit in—because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s survival.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Luxury self-care vs baseline needs self-care
• How small self-care habits can positively impact all aspects of life
• Small rituals/habits that we (Drea...

Do you know someone with a fussy or gassy baby? In the third episode of our massage series, Licensed Massage Therapist Stefanie Turzinski explains how simple infant massage techniques can calm your baby, strengthen your connection, and make those early months a little easier.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Different techniques of infant massage
• Recommended lotions for babies
• Understanding baby's cues
• Using infant massage for: ...

If you recently had a baby, your body has been through a lot. Now what?

In this episode, Stefanie Turzinski, an Appleton-based prenatal & postpartum specialized Licensed Massage Therapist explains how postpartum massage can relieve tension, balance hormones, and encourage faster recovery during the 4th trimester, giving moms the care they truly deserve.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The gap in postpartum care
• Home tips fo...

Did you know massage can play a role in shortening labor and reducing complications? 🤰 Stefanie Turzinski joins us to break down the benefits of prenatal massage and why intentional touch can be such a powerful tool for moms throughout pregnancy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The differences between a prenatal and traditional massage
• Benefits of prenatal massage beyond relaxation
• Labor stimulation massage
• Belly massage
• Safet...

Talk therapy is great—but sometimes we need to go deeper. In this episode, Kristen Humiston introduces us to Brainspotting and EMDR, two powerful tools for healing that get to the root of trauma in ways words can’t.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How brainspotting works
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 
• The differences between the two therapies
• Using these therapies for:
  • Trauma experiences (car acciden...

In this episode, Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy explains what it means to be an highly sensitive person (HSP) and how to move from overstimulated and overwhelmed to grounded and empowered. This conversation is a reminder that you (or your kids) sensitivity is something to embrace, not fix.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common traits of an HSP
• The importance of setting boundaries
• Raising highly sensitive kids
• P...

In part two of our four-part series with Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy, we dive into how generational patterns show up in parenting and how self-compassion can reshape both personal perspectives and parenting approaches. Plus, Kristen walks Brit and Drea through their own mini “therapy session,” giving a real-life peek at how powerful (and surprisingly simple) self-compassion can be.

In this episode, we discuss:

Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. In this conversation with Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy, we explore practical, manageable shifts moms can make to support their mental health, build lifelong friendships, and feel more grounded in everyday moments.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Finding your own identity within motherhood
• Navigating friendships as...

In our last episode of this series, Dr. Mikhaila Riska takes us to the root of it all—the gut. She explains why your gut is truly your body’s health headquarters, how it impacts everything from bloating to brain fog, and the steps functional medicine uses to heal and restore balance. This episode will show you why the gut is where everyone should start when starting a health journey!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common &...

Hormones affect everything from energy to mood to long-term health—and in this episode, Dr. Mikhaila Riska from Fox Valley Functional Medicine is here to break it all down. Listen in to learn about DUTCH testing, PMS, cortisol, menopause, and more to help you understand what’s really going on in your body, no matter which phase of life you're currently in.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How the DUTCH test works
• The cyclical rh...

In this episode, we discuss some of today’s most common (and most frustrating) health struggles with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine. If you’ve been diagnosed with  allergies, a thyroid disorder, Hashimoto’s, or something similar, or are just curious about functional medicine's approach to healing for these conditions, this conversation will remind you that answers (and relief) are always possible.

📢New 4-part series alert! In this kickoff conversation with Dr. Mikhaila Riska of Fox Valley Functional Medicine, we dive into how functional medicine takes a deeper, root-cause approach to health than traditional healthcare, what to expect from a functional medicine journey, and more. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, stuck, or searching for answers beyond the conventional model, this episode will open the door to a fresh perspectiv...

🎶 Music does more than make us smile—it helps our kids grow! In this episode, Bridget Dean of Beyond ABC and music therapist Jessica Liederbach of Carousel Music Therapy share how music supports emotional regulation, social skills, speech, and motor development. Whether it’s clapping, singing, or dancing, you’ll learn how simple musical moments can have a big impact on your child’s growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What ...

Play isn’t just fun for kids—it’s foundational!🤸‍♀️ In this episode, Bridget Dean, owner of Beyond ABC based out of De Pere, shares not only how purposeful play supports brain development, boosts body confidence, and builds essential life skills in young children—but also how to realistically incorporate it into your everyday life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Child-led vs. parent-led vs. didactic play
• How to balance the di...

In this episode, we sit down with Bridget Dean, founder of Beyond ABC, Wisconsin's only PlayWisely-certified developmental wellness center, to talk about her personal journey into motherhood and how it inspired her to create a space for moms and littles to feel connected, supported, and seen.  If you’re an introvert, new to motherhood, or just craving real connection, this episode is full of real-life experience and encouragement t...