The Thriving Mama

Stephanie Davis

Hit pause on the hustle of motherhood for a sec - My name is Dr. Stephanie Davis. I’m a mom, just like you, who once felt lost in the swirl of parenting, self-development, and finding my own identity. This podcast is my heart-to-heart with you, the mom who's juggling it all and seeking balance. After years of deep-diving into what it really means to be a thriving mom, I'm here to share all that I've learned. From practical tips for managing daily stress to uplifting stories of moms who've reclaimed their confidence and joy, each episode has been carefully crafted to help support moms. Join me as we explore the art of thriving, not just surviving, in motherhood. Because your journey to rediscover yourself amidst the chaos starts right here. read less
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Episodes

39: How to Become Who You Deserve to Be
4d ago
39: How to Become Who You Deserve to Be
If you’re confused about where to start addressing your own health or you’ve tried all of the things and nothing has worked, I offer podcast listeners a free global health check in, where I’ll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. Are labels, diagnoses and excuses preventing you from healing? This is the final episode in a three-part series where you’ll learn how to identify the excuses and labels holding you back, explore practical steps to shift your identity for healing, discover why triggers can reveal areas needing accountability, and find actionable tools like the mirror exercise to begin creating lasting change.Timestamps:[03:01] Why labels limit healing[04:20] Taking responsibility for actions[05:30] Epidemic levels of anxiety and depression[06:06] Holding on to excuses[07:20] Shifting identity for progress[08:15] Working on mom’s identity to help kids  [09:10] The role of self-regulation in parenting  [10:02] Understanding triggers in personal growth  [11:00] Why moms avoid investing in health  [12:10] Addressing the void in identity  [13:30] The impact of unresolved trauma  [14:22] Personal growth and emotional triggers  [15:08] Mirror exercise for self-awareness  [16:10] Labels as part of identity  [17:00] Shifting identity to heal autoimmunity  [17:50] Limitless potential through action  Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
38: 6 Ways to Take Ownership of Your Family’s Health
10-12-2024
38: 6 Ways to Take Ownership of Your Family’s Health
When identifying triggers, labels, diagnoses and challenges, it is a great practice to write down the ways you might start the process of addressing and overcoming these. Try sharing the experience with your kids, too!Are labels, diagnoses and excuses preventing you from healing? This is the second episode in a three-part series where you’ll learn the impact of avoiding responsibility on your health and children, how to strengthen resilience through accountability, six ways to start taking ownership of your well-being, and why modelling these changes can shape future generations.Timestamps:[03:00] Why responsibility matters for parents  [04:28] Generational patterns of avoiding challenges  [05:44] Addressing societal shifts in parenting  [06:37] How unresolved issues affect kids  [07:27] The long-term impact of unaddressed trauma  [08:17] Why healing benefits future generations  [09:01] The importance of progress over perfection  [09:27] Teaching responsibility through actions  [10:16] Modeling conflict resolution for kids  [12:19] The consequences of poor communication skills  [14:07] How unresolved trauma affects relationships  [15:35] Choosing personal growth over staying stuck  [17:03] Why shielding kids from discomfort is harmful  [18:18] Parenting examples of overprotection  [19:21] The problem with changing rules for convenience  [20:28] Encouraging resilience through exposure  [22:03] Developing grit in children through experiences  [23:41] The shift in accountability for grades  [24:58] Why entitlement undermines growth  [26:41] Focusing on healing as a priority for moms  [27:13] The message kids learn from parental avoidance  [28:16] How to model accountability to children  [29:24] Teaching character and grit to kids  [30:03] Viewing triggers as opportunities for growth  [31:04] How taking responsibility builds resilience  [33:11] The role of oxytocin in mindset changes  [34:12] Using personal stories as teaching tools  [35:04] Teaching kids to honour commitments  [36:12] How adversity teaches work ethic  [37:19] The impact of modelling perseverance  [38:24] Shifting mindset, beliefs, and identity  [39:19] Using labels for context, not identity  [40:29] The power of admitting when you are wrong  [41:15] Communicating feelings and needs effectively  [42:58] Viewing conflict as an opportunity  [43:52] Why accountability changes outcomes  [45:01] Ending the cycle of avoidance in parenting  [47:03] Taking action for change and accountabilityFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
33: Why Muscle Power Is Essential for Hormone Balance in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Maren
05-11-2024
33: Why Muscle Power Is Essential for Hormone Balance in Perimenopause with Dr. Christine Maren
If you’re confused about where to start addressing your own health, I'm offering podcast listeners a Free Thrive Mama Health Check-In where I’ll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. Dr. Christine Maren is a board-certified physician specializing in women's health, focusing on perimenopause, menopause and preconception care.In this episode, you’ll learn why muscle is key to balancing hormones, improving body composition and enhancing longevity. Dr. Christine will lay out which metrics and lab markers help track health progress, including insulin levels and waist-to-hip ratio. She will explain how protein intake and strength training can significantly improve metabolism, especially during perimenopause, why estrogen loss impacts insulin sensitivity and increases midline fat. How using bioidentical hormones and other interventions can mitigate menopausal symptoms and support long-term health.Dr. Christine Maren is a board-certified physician and the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. Her practice specializes in Women’s health and hormones, specifically perimenopause/menopause and preconception health. She is a compassionate clinician, speaker and wellness advocate.Timestamps:[09:44] Muscle as a tool for longevity and metabolic health.[12:06] Importance of tracking body composition over weight.[13:03] Using waist-to-hip ratio as a health indicator.[17:06] How estrogen loss impacts insulin sensitivity.[21:51] Different forms of estrogen and their uses in therapy.[28:22] Using GLP-1s at low doses and monitoring side effects.[47:13] Prioritizing protein and mindful eating habits.Are household toxins messing with your hormones? Download Dr. Christine’s e-book, 12 Ways to Detox Your Home,  to find out.If you want to learn more from Dr. Christine, follow her on Instagram and visit her Website.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Gabor Maté | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
31: 4 Powerful Techniques to Overcome Guilt and Shame After Child Loss with Kate Carson
22-10-2024
31: 4 Powerful Techniques to Overcome Guilt and Shame After Child Loss with Kate Carson
Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Kate Carson, a love, sex, and relationship coach specializing in thriving after reproductive loss. Kate's personal experience with multiple miscarriages and late-term pregnancy loss gives her unique insights into the impact of grief on intimacy and relationships. The two discuss powerful techniques for emotional healing and reconnecting with your body. Tune in to learn how to navigate grief, reclaim your sense of worthiness, and foster deeper connections in your relationships.Kate Carson is the founder of Night Bloom Coaching and a love, sex, and relationship coach specializing in thriving after reproductive hardship. She helps women find themselves and couples find each other after the huge, life-changing stuff that is the fertility journey. After experiencing her own significant losses, she opened her heart to hold space for women and couples navigating the journey from grief and loss to reconnection.Timestamps:4:41 How to regulate your nervous system using co-regulation techniques.5:48 Use deep listening strategies for effective communication in relationships.12:26 Why letting go is crucial to avoid burnout and live healthily.25:41 Shift out of the story and into your body for healing.47:35 Re-establish intimacy by acknowledging emotional and physical needs.53:42 Monitor and adjust your attention to your partner to improve connection.59:08 Slow down and breathe to address emotional dysregulation in real time.If you’d like to connect with Kate, you can book a Free Consultation or through Night Bloom Coaching’s WebsiteResources Mentioned:A Woman’s Guide to Power Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak | Book or AudiobookIt’s Ok That You’re Not Ok by Megan Devine | BookFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
25: Got the Dribbles? How Emotions and Trauma Impact Your Pelvic Floor with Aleta Wagner
10-09-2024
25: Got the Dribbles? How Emotions and Trauma Impact Your Pelvic Floor with Aleta Wagner
Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Aleta Wagner, a pelvic health expert specializing in women's issues across various life stages. Aleta discusses the critical importance of pelvic floor health and how trauma and emotional tension can impact it. She shares practical insights on breath work, body awareness, and conservative methods to improve pelvic health, emphasizing a holistic approach. Listen in to learn about common pelvic floor issues, the role of emotional trauma, and actionable tips to regain trust in your body and enhance intimate relationships.Aleta Wagner is a pelvic health occupational therapist, Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Specialist, and founder of Mountain Mama Pelvic Health in Monument, CO. She supports women experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor and core dysfunction through transitional times such as pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause using holistic, functional and client-centered pelvic floor therapy that is truly individualized. She is passionate about normalizing conversations about pelvic and sexual health and educating and empowering women in our community.Timestamps:8:12 Understanding the pelvic floor muscles and their primary functions.16:50 How tight pelvic floor muscles can cause incontinence issues.20:23 Addressing core and pelvic floor dysfunction in teens and athletes.25:20 The impact of C-sections on pelvic floor health and recovery.33:14 The importance of breath work in pelvic floor therapy.42:44 How suppressed trauma can manifest as physical pain in the body.Are you experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor and core dysfunction? Or going through pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause? Book a 30-minute (Free!) Discovery Call with Aleta to talk about how pelvic floor therapy can help you.Connect with Aleta through Mountain Mama Pelvic Health's Website or InstagramResources Mentioned:Molecules of Emotions by Candace Pert | Book or AudiobookThe Biomolecular Basis of Cellular Consciousness (2021) by F. Baluška, W. Miller Jr. & A. Reber | StudyFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
23: Real Mom Talk: Stop Suppressing Anger and Start Healing (For Real) with Theresa Lear Levine
27-08-2024
23: Real Mom Talk: Stop Suppressing Anger and Start Healing (For Real) with Theresa Lear Levine
Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Theresa Lear Levine, a spiritual guide and creative soul. Theresa shares her profound experiences at a transformative retreat, discussing the challenges of self-discovery, personal growth, and communicating these experiences to others. The conversation delves into the importance of processing emotions, acknowledging suppressed anger, and embracing vulnerability in relationships. Theresa offers insights on integrating self-discovery techniques like tapping, eye movement therapy, and hypnotherapy to become a new version of oneself.Theresa Lear Levine is a certified EFT practitioner, hypnotherapist, Founder of Becoming More Me and the host of the Becoming More Me Podcast. She is also the author of the internationally best-selling book "Becoming More Me: Tapping into Success - Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom" which was born out of her passion to help other like-minded women on their quest to ditch anxiety, limiting beliefs, and past trauma. Readers are guided through reclaiming their power and stepping into a new paradigm rich in self-trust, groundedness, and uplifting beliefs that empower them to manifest their greatest dreams and desires.Timestamps:3:34 Translating self-discovery into personal growth and transformation.8:49 Resolving real-life challenges through effective self-work.14:15 Communicating your needs effectively in relationships.24:39 Normalizing the expression of anger and its necessity.28:29 Supporting someone in the healing process during group sessions.33:43 Embracing life’s experiments for personal growth.47:21 Overcoming insecurities and achieving true self-acceptance.Head on over to Theresa's Instagram or Facebook and DM the word "STEPHANIE" and Theresa will send you access to her Becoming More Me community on Skool as well as a discount should you be interested in doing deeper work! You can check out Theresa’s Book, BECOMING MORE ME - Tapping Into Success: Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom, by visiting Theresa's Website.Resources Mentioned:Becoming More Me Podcast | Spotify and AppleBecoming More Me: Tapping into the Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom by Theresa Lear Levine | AudiobookBecoming More Me: Tapping into the Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom by Theresa Lear Levine | BookA Course in Miracles | WebsiteRage Against the Machine | Spotify and AppleFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool
21: Are Your Genes Causing Your Anxiety? with Rhiannon Shalls
13-08-2024
21: Are Your Genes Causing Your Anxiety? with Rhiannon Shalls
Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Rhiannon Shalls, a genetics expert who shares valuable insights on the impact of genes on health. Rhiannon discusses the MTHFR gene variant, its role in methylation processes, and how it affects various health issues like anxiety, ADHD, and fertility. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive genetic testing and personalized recommendations for optimal health outcomes. Tune in to learn how understanding your genes can help you make informed decisions about your health and lifestyle.Rhiannon Shalls is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and a Board Certified Health Coach. She began her journey in functional nutrition after struggling to maintain her chronically ill child's health after antibiotics. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she delved into research, eventually finding her passion in supporting others on the path to optimal health and wellness. With a focus on individuals with MTHFR, Rhiannon provides simple solutions to optimized wellness in just 90 days, without spending endless hours on Google.Timestamps:2:07 How the MTHFR gene variant relates to various health issues.10:41 How methylation affects several hundred processes in our bodies.17:25 Why taking the recommended dosage might not be best for you.24:40 The impact of genes and the environment on your health.30:36 The role of mould and heavy metals.35:52 How a fatty liver is linked to MTHFR and detox issues.43:47 The importance of understanding lifestyle choices for MTHFR.Text MTHFR to 1 (321) 335-2414 to learn more or visit Revitalizing Wellness to take the MTHFR quiz.Connect with Rhiannon on Instagram or TikTok.Resources Mentioned:Environmental Working Group (EWG) | WebsiteThink Dirty App | WebsiteBranch Basics | WebsiteForce of Nature | WebsiteDUTCH Test | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool