In This Season

I’m happy to introduce you to MJ Harford Yost, a licensed professional counselor, about her participation in the Mental Health and Motherhood Summit. MJ discusses her focus on postpartum mental health, particularly the lesser-known condition known as Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER), which affects some women during breastfeeding. Even if you’re not breastfeeding, this talk might provide you with insight on why you struggled in your own experiences or help you be an advocate for the women in your life who are in this season of motherhood. “Sometimes that simple piece of getting the language, it unlocks so much healing. At least I can describe what’s happening to myself and to other people. Even if nothing about the experience changes, sometimes that alone is enough to propel us into a more balanced psychological state.” - MJ Harford Please register for MJ’s presentation and join us at the Mental Health and Motherhood Summit this weekend (and beyond). Tips For Attending The Summit Please note this summit covers topics around mental health and includes some presentations from licensed professionals BUT IT DOES NOT REPLACE SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP IN YOUR AREA. The advice and resources through this event are supplemental to seeking counseling and medical attention through your individual providers. YOU CAN CONTACT 988 OR POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NEXT STEPS TO HELP. Additional resources are listed here Resources — Mental Health and Motherhood There are many new features to the Mental Health and Motherhood Summit this year. I want to take a moment to cover the basics and point out the additional resources you’ll find at this event. Although the live event is October 10-11, 2025, all tickets come with recording access. The standard $25 tickets will give you up to a week of replay time. The VIP tickets (prices increase this week) will give you up to a year of replay access. Tips for replays: Pick out the talks that interest you most at the time of checkout (or before the event begins through your login email.) You will get calendar reminders for the talks you’d like to see live and you can explore the others as the replays are available. Staying connected: Attendees can chat with everyone in various ways! Note these chats are self-monitored but you can report unsafe or discriminatory behavior to me, anytime. * Live chat feature during the presentation times * The Lobby offers a new way for general discussion * Sponsors and speakers can be directly contacted on their pages Tips for building your mental health toolbox: Be sure to follow your speakers, sign up for their email newsletters, and download all the free resources and giveaways they are offering before you lose replay access! You can also check out the sponsor pages to see their free offers. Schedule Features & Updates I’d also like to note three speakers had to back out of the event due to unforeseen circumstances. If you registered for them, you should have been notified. Also note we have two stages. If you’re looking for another talk, check both stage pages to find them. Pre-registering helps make this navigation easier. Live Welcome and Panel Discussions 8:20 am- 9 am (PST) Friday // What We’re Learning to Let Go: a panel discussion on how we can move forward from a survival mindset to a compassionate one in motherhood. 8:20 am- 9 am (PST) Saturday // Building A Community (that works for you): A panel that invites attendees and speakers to share how they find community in motherhood, how that can change overtime, and what mothers can try moving forward. Thank you for being a part of this event with us again! Chanel Riggle, founder & organizer Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Summary In this conversation, Chanel Riggle and Ilana Shapiro Yahdav discuss the complexities of motherhood, particularly focusing on the often unspoken grief that accompanies the transition into motherhood. Ilana, a motherhood identity coach and grief specialist, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating the emotions that mothers experience, including grief over lost identities and expectations. They explore personal experiences of grief, the necessity of open dialogue among mothers, and the significance of community support. The discussion highlights the Mental Health and Motherhood Summit as a platform for sharing these vital conversations. Register at www.mentalhealthmomevent.com Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

In this conversation, Chanel Riggle and Sandra Fernandes discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly focusing on the concept of 'survival mode' that many mothers experience. Sandra, a physician and coach, emphasizes the importance of recognizing that chronic stress is not normal and that mothers often feel isolated in their struggles. They explore the need for better support systems and resources for mothers, as well as the emotional complexities that come with motherhood, including grief and anger. The discussion highlights the importance of community and shared experiences in navigating the journey of motherhood. Book mentioned about Postpartum toward the end is titled "RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain" by Nicole Pensak Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m reintroducing you to Dorcas Nung, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in new mothers with 20+ years experience. She has been a guest on this newsletter before and will be speaking at the Mental Health and Motherhood Summit on postpartum nervous system regulation and matrescence. Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

How can we have healing relationships with food and strengthen our connections with our children? Meet Vanessa! One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of our 24 speakers, Vanessa Scaringi, PhD, who will be speaking on "Hungry for Security." Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of our 24 speakers, Nancy Reddy, who will be speaking on "The Good Mother Myth" which is also the title of her book! Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of our 24 speakers, Amber Cook, who will be speaking on "Motherhood In the Military". Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of our 24 speakers, Allsion Auth, who will be speaking on "Your Postpartum Needs and How to Get Them Met". Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

One of my favorite things about the Mental Health & Motherhood Summit promotions are the opportunities to connect with the speakers over video. It’s not only great for us to officially “meet” but gives you all the chance to see what these incredible women are like long before the summit on October 10-11. Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of our 24 speakers, Mary Joan Cunningham. Watch our quick video and say hello by following her or registering for her talk on the summit site! Learn more at mentalhealthmomevent.com or https://mentalhealthmotherhood.heysummit.com/ for tickets. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! In This Season is a podcast dedicated to the community of Motherhood Minute and a way to continue the conversations we have in this space. Please consider supporting this project and future projects that help mothers build community! Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! In This Season is a podcast dedicated to the community of Motherhood Minute and a way to continue the conversations we have in this space. Please consider supporting this project and future projects that help mothers build community! Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! In This Season is a podcast dedicated to the community of Motherhood Minute and a way to continue the conversations we have in this space. Please consider supporting this project and future projects that help mothers build community! Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! In This Season is a podcast dedicated to the community of Motherhood Minute and a way to continue the conversations we have in this space. Please consider supporting this project and future projects that help mothers build community! In this episode, I interview Kate Middleton from about building community in motherhood for the new series Nurturing Spaces. We discussed -the challenges of finding friendship in motherhood and the importance of connection and support in raising children. -the role of kindness and intentional acts of kindness in building and sustaining community. “I'm sensing this even in our substack community; women are craving connection. We're craving that feeling of genuine friendship where we can support one another, to use your word, encourage each other…And just really be there for each other on an emotional, even spiritual level, if you will. I think that's so integral to the health of the mother and by extension the health of the children.” -Kay M Kay was an absolute delight to talk to for this project. She is a master connection builder on Substack and is happy to hear more from you! Please tag her in the comments and subscribe to her newsletter. In this episode, we talked about her recent newsletter Allomoms and The Octopus Mom which is where you can find more links to the NPR article, research study mentioned, and more writers you should know about on this topic. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome! In This Season is a podcast dedicated to the community of Motherhood Minute and a way to continue the conversations we have in this space. Please consider supporting this project and future projects that help mothers build community! In this episode, I interview Kate Middleton from about building community in motherhood for the new series Nurturing Spaces. We discussed -the challenges of finding friendship in motherhood and the importance of connection and support in raising children. -the role of kindness and intentional acts of kindness in building and sustaining community. “I'm sensing this even in our substack community; women are craving connection. We're craving that feeling of genuine friendship where we can support one another, to use your word, encourage each other…And just really be there for each other on an emotional, even spiritual level, if you will. I think that's so integral to the health of the mother and by extension the health of the children.” -Kay M Kay was an absolute delight to talk to for this project. She is a master connection builder on Substack and is happy to hear more from you! Please tag her in the comments and subscribe to her newsletter. In this episode, we talked about her recent newsletter Allomoms and The Octopus Mom which is where you can find more links to the NPR article, research study mentioned, and more writers you should know about on this topic. Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

Hello everyone! If you missed it in your inbox, I have revamped my podcast In This Season and created a supplemental love letter to my readers, where I deep dive into some of the newsletter topics we cover at Motherhood Minute. Motherhood Minute is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode, I review why I stopped podcasting so quickly over a year ago, what made me try it again, and why I’m focused on mental health this month. You can also listen to these episodes on Spotify. Add me to your commute! If you’re looking to read more on the topics discussed in this episode, I’ve referenced these: Thank you for following along with the newsletter. If this resonated with you, please forward it to a friend! Get full access to Motherhood Minute at motherhoodminute.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we will discuss where I have been in the past year and why I’m continuing this podcast. You’ll also hear excerpts from Motherhood Minute on the mental health gap, what it is, and my own personal experience. https://motherhoodminute.substack.com

Where did I go? How this original podcast was not working “in my season” and how it will be heard now!

What is grace and why does understanding its definition matter? It’s not just a cute word. Grace is impactful! No matter what season of life you're coming from, knowing how God blesses us and why is going to change the way you think about life in a big way. Take a coffee break and learn about the transformative power of knowing the gospel in a big way. Scripture discussed includes Matthew 5 and Ephesians 1-2. Additional books of the Bible that would be helpful would be Romans. Follow us on Instagram @inthisseasonpodcast for more conversation and updates. Email us hello@chanelriggle.com

Welcome to In This Season, a podcast about accepting grace in all seasons. Hosted by Chanel Riggle.