Zen(ish) Mommy
A place to educate, empower, connect, and laugh. Host Jessica Gershman, a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness practitioner and a busy mom of 4, invites you to explore your own inner journey and expand on the topics you need to know to become your own best self advocate - health, sex, parenting, marriage, friendship, and everything in between; plus weekly mindfulness tips to invite a little zen into your life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday so check back often for the latest. Follow us on Instagram@the_zen_mommy
Episodes
206 episodes
The Art of Cozy Living with The Sister Project
Have you ever thought about giving yourself permission to stop, sit, and read a book in the middle of the day? Giving yourself that gift of it being okay to do nothing? Our guests for today are an incredible sister-duo, Michelle Anderson, and L...
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Movement Milestones for Your Child, When Should You Be Concerned?
Happy summer, mamas! Today we’re talking with pediatric physical therapist, early development enthusiast, and mama Kailee Noland. Kailee speaks with us about movement milestones, those stages of development that give you feedback on your bab...
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Sex as we Age Can be More Connected and Passionate that You've Ever Imagined
Hey there, Zen Mamas. As many of us head into menopause, every news story or medical pamphlet seems to be warning us that our sex lives (and our lives in general) are about to become very bleak. And yet, studies show that menopause and the y...
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Think you might have ADHD? Why More Women over 40 are being diagnosed Now more than Ever.
Hey there, Mamas. We know that life as a parent can get so overwhelming that there are those days when it feels overwhelming. We forget dentist appointments and picture day and it’s all normal, but if it feels like we can never catch up to o...
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Want a Fuller More Successful Life? My Go To Daily Meditation
Hey there Zen Mamas! This week, we’re working with a mantra meditation that will help bring a smile to your face. “Everything works out for me” is one of those things that instantly puts us at ease. So get cozy, whatever that means for you–l...
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Parenting is better with a little laughter, Comedian Alyce Chan lets us in on her secret to surviving motherhood
Hey Mamas! Have you ever had a parenting moment of chaos and then burst out laughing? Isn’t life just so much easier when we’re making jokes and having fun? This week, we’re speaking to comedian and mom Alyce Chan. A standup comic who perfor...
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New Episode! Teaching Your Kiddos the Necessary Tools to Navigate Life with Team Supercrew
What if there were a relatable team of superheroes to intervene and teach your kids bravery, kindness, calm, and grit when they need it most? Julie Anne and Darren Penn wanted their son to grow up understanding that true power comes from within...
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Top 10 The Breakup wasn't about him....it was about YOU. Learning to Love and Trust Yourself with Tal Yardeni
Hey there, all you Zen Mamas! Have you gone through breakup after breakup and noticed that you seem to be dating different versions of the same person? Have you struggled to define your “type” or to articulate exactly what it is that you’re ...
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Top 10- Summer Party Planning on a Budget
Hey there, mamas! Take a deep breath, summer is here. It’s time for lazy days, sleeping in, and the best parties of the year! This week, we’re chatting with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess, event planner to the stars, and author of ...
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Episode 38
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Top 10 Breaking into the Mommy Club…Why it is so hard to make friends as an adult
Hey there, Zen Mamas! So many of us spend time focusing on our romantic relationships and on being great parents. But what about our friendships? Do we even need them at our age? And if we do, where can we find new ones, and how do we keep t...
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Episode 37
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Top 10 of Season 4! Microdosing Moms on Mushrooms with Tracey Tee
Hey mamas! During this season, we’ve talked about a number of alternative healing modalities. Today’s guest is Tracey Tee, co-founder and CEO of Band of Mothers Media and creator of Moms on Mushrooms, a micro-dosing course made exclusively for ...
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Episode 10
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Top 10 episodes. Aging Backwards with Merry Thornton
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! There are so many names, and so many functions for the range of anti-aging aesthetics on offer today. While we can’t stop Father Time from knocking on our door, many of us want...
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Season 4’s Top 10. Meditation for Wealth and Prosperity
Hey there, Mamas! Today, we’re working on something that most of us struggle with: a mentality of abundance and prosperity. Many of us feel like we’re stretched pretty thin, either financially or energetically. We want more flow, more time, ...
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Season 4’s Top 10. Trouble Sleeping? This Meditation will help you get the best sleep of your Life!
Do you struggle with sleep? Falling asleep? Staying asleep? Yoga Nidra is a form of psychic sleep that helps to prepare your body for sleep and reset. While you can do this practice during the middle of the day, it’s best used at night in be...
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Top 10 of Season 4 The Trending Baby Names you Need to Know for 2023
Naming a child is one of the most important decisions you will make. In 2022, people are getting more creative than ever before, with websites like Nameberry leading the way. Joining us in conversation is baby name expert Sophie Kihm with Nameb...
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Episode 27
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Top 10 episodes of season 4! Diets Fail, You Don't!
Toxic Diet Culture is all around us, and today we’re going to talk about it. Our relationship with food and with our bodies is fraught, but unlike drugs or alcohol, we have to recreate that relationship and make peace with the ongoing changes i...
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Episode 26
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Season 4 Finale and special gift
Thank you all for 4 incredible season. I am beyond grateful for all your support. While this may be good bye for now it is not forever!
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How to make your pregnancy (and motherhood) a true celebration of YOU
Hey there, Zen Mamas! We know you love your kiddos, but do you sometimes feel that you can’t remember who you were without them? In a society that focuses exclusively on new babies rather than on new moms, have you ever felt that, in the pro...
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Episode 44
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How to Heal Your Own Trauma and Move Forward
Hey there, Zen Mamas! You may have noticed that, as years go by, discussions of trauma are everywhere. Trauma is endemic in our culture, and sometimes it feels like there’s nothing we can do to avoid or overcome it. But this week, we’re join...
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Episode 43
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YouTube Series - 5 minute mediation
5 Minutes per day is all you need to increase the presence and joy in your life. Come back to this short mediation as often as you like. For the video, check out my YouTube Channel
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Eating for Longevity with Lori Zabka
Hey Mamas! Remember those days when you felt so young and free, and like age was just a state of mind? Well, if you find that the years are finally catching up with you, that you’re a bit achy in the morning, and that you just can’t get rid ...
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Imposter Syndrome...Know the Feeling?
Do you ever feel that your fear of failure is keeping you from going for what you really want? Have your kids reached an age where they’re independent, but you’re not sure what to do with your newfound freedom? This week, we’re chatting with...
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Episode 42
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How to Survive Summer Without Losing Your Mind
Get it together, mamas! Welcome back to another week of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast. It’s almost summer, which brings up lots of feelings in mamas everywhere. There’s the laid-back schedules, but also the fighting, the bickering, and the bore...
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Episode 41
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YouTube Series, Morning Yoga Flow
We all need a little more yoga right? Grab your mat, water, and towel and join me for this all-levels flow to open and warm up your morning body. For the Video Version, check out my
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Postpartum, Mental Health and Why it Matters as a Mom
Hey Mamas, thanks for tuning in to a brand new episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! This is a space where you can show up authentically, have a laugh, educate yourself, and hear a little bit of yourself in each of the guests. Today, we have f...
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Episode 40
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