This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in March 2025. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you navigate complex family dynamics this season.

Navigating boundaries with family can be one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood — especially when dealing with difficult or toxic dynamics. In this episode, Emily is joined by licensed therapist and mom of two, Lauren Auwood, to unpack the complexities of setting and holding boundaries with family members, from well-meaning in-laws to overbearing parents. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, confusion, or frustration when trying to protect your peace, this conversation is for you.

In the episode, Lauren and Emily discuss:
• Boundaries in Motherhood: Why they matter and how to set them with confidence
•Generational Dynamics: Understanding why older family members may struggle with boundaries
•Compassionate Communication: How to address boundary-crossing behaviors with curiosity
•When Enough is Enough: Signs it might be time to limit or end contact
•The Follow-Through Factor: Why boundaries only work when you uphold them

🔗 Connect with Lauren Auwood:

Instagram: @laurenatherapist
Website: www.laurenatherapist.com

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This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in November 2022. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you learn how to navigate trauma and healing in your motherhood journey.

In this episode of Worthy Mother Podcast, Emily is joined by Mindi Kessler, PhD, a therapist, coach, and author behind the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide To Transcending Childhood Trauma. We all carry trauma with us in one way or another, and through this conversation, Mindi discusses how we can use our triggers to learn and heal from that trauma for ourselves and our families.

In this episode, Mindi and Emily chat about:
•What it means to break generational cycles
•The definition of "trauma"
•Using triggers as invitations
•Healing while parenting
•The consequences of not healing our own traumas
•The 16 Pillars of Trauma Recovery

🔗 Connect with Mindi Kessler:

Instagram: @mindikessler
Website: www.mindikessler.com

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Less Stuff, More Joy: Holiday Decluttering Without the Pressure of Perfection with Courtney Florey.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in April 2024. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you feel seen in your experience of complex emotions in motherhood.

Mom rage is a very real, and often very scary experience that so many mothers face - and yet we aren't talking about it! But knowing why anger can be so prevelent in motherhood can help release a lot of shame and help us find a way forward. Parent Coach Alexis Bonsall is joining Emily for a conversation on understanding and overcoming mom rage, all with self-compassion front-of- mind!

In this episode, they talk about:

•The pressures and realities of parenting that contribute to mom rage
•Why conversations about mom rage make such a difference
•The reason we need to learn how to identify and regulate emotions in our bodies
•How conversations around parenting can contribute to the pressures on moms
•How to let go of mom rage, and why support is key

🔗 Connect with Alexis Bonsall:

Instagram: @alexis.bonsall
Website: www.thrivingparenthood.com

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You’re tuning in to the final episode of Worthy Mother Podcast as we know it... But this is only just the beginning!

In January 2026, the podcast will return, but things will be different.

In this episode, Emily shares the pull she felt toward evolution after major personal growth, why she couldn’t ignore it any longer, and how this next chapter will honor the mission that has guided the podcast since the beginning: challenging societal expectations on moms and exploring the nuances of modern motherhood through honest conversations.

You’ll hear about the moment Emily recognized she had outgrown what she created, the internal questions that helped her realign, and the kind of space required to choose intentional growth even in the chaos of motherhood. You’ll also get a glimpse into what’s coming in January 2026: A new name, a new look, and an evolved direction that reflects the shifts happening in Emily’s life and work.

If you’ve ever felt a quiet nudge that something in your life is ready to shift, this episode offers grounding prompts you can use to explore where that pull is leading you, and an example to follow in your own evolutional journey.

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Compassion Over Compliance: How We're Failing Moms & Teens with Aly Pain.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

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Becoming a mom can completely change how you see yourself, especially if your identity was built around career achievement. In this episode, Emily talks with Aparna Kumar Boehm, a working mom coach and former tech leader, about redefining success and ambition after motherhood.

They discuss what happens when perfectionism collides with parenting, why it’s hard to let go of control, and how to rebuild confidence and clarity when the old version of “success” no longer fits. Aparna also shares real strategies for sharing responsibilities at home, letting go of guilt, and finding peace in imperfection.

Aparna and Emily get into:

• Why many working women experience an identity crisis after becoming mothers
• How to redefine success when career goals no longer fit your values
• The power of asking for help and sharing household responsibilities
• What it means to release perfectionism and embrace “good enough”
• How moms can model healthy balance for future generations

Tune in to feel validated in your experiences juggling the chaos of working mom life, and learn how to embrace this new version of your identity.

🔗 Connect with Aparna:

Instagram: @aparna_kumar_boehm

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Do moms really need to stay calm all the time? In this Worthy Mother Podcast episode, Emily talks with Mackenzie Kinmond, parenthood transformation coach and attachment-focused therapist, about the pressure to regulate emotions perfectly, and why it’s making parenting harder, not easier.

Together, they explore:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t about being calm 24/7
• How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhood
• The surprising role of joy in moving out of survival mode
• Practical ways to reset your baseline and build emotional resilience

Whether you’re overwhelmed by parenting advice or simply tired of white-knuckling your way through hard days, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a fresh perspective.

🔗 Connect with Mackenzie:

Instagram: @parenting_with_mackenzie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredparenting
Website: www.mackenziekinmond.com

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