Unmasking Motherhood

Ep. 6: Cassie’s Journey: From Dancer to Midwife – Motherhood, Home Birth, and Breaking Myths

In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking Motherhood, host Beth welcomes Cassie, a former professional dancer turned home birth midwife and mom of three teens. Together, they unravel Cassie’s incredible journey—from a shy Kansas City kid chasing independence on cruise ships and Vegas stages, to finding her calling in midwifery after a transformative motherhood experience. Cassie shares the raw realities of postpartum struggles, the power of community support, and why midwifery is misunderstood in today’s world. From her first hospital birth filled with fear and an epidural at 2 cm, to choosing a home birth with her second child and embracing attachment parenting with her third, Cassie’s story is a testament to evolving as a mom. Plus, she debunks myths about midwifery, shedding light on its safety, education, and beauty—especially for those considering natural birth options.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Cassie’s leap from hospital birth to home birth with zero prior exposure.
- How postpartum depression reshaped her parenting approach over three kids.
- The game-changing role of friends and neighbors in her postpartum recovery.
- Midwifery truths: Highly trained, safer than you think, and U.S. stats debunked.
- The ongoing evolution of motherhood—even with teens learning to drive!
Why You Should Listen: Whether you’re a first-time mom-to-be, navigating postpartum, or curious about home birth and midwifery, Cassie’s story offers inspiration and education. Her journey—from dancer to midwife, from fear to empowerment—reminds us that motherhood is a winding path of growth, connection, and unmasking our truest selves. Tune in to feel less alone and more empowered in your own story!
Podcast Guest
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Ep. 5: Kim’s Journey Through Infertility, IVF, and Postpartum Challenges

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we peel back the layers of what it means to be a mom with honest, unfiltered conversations. This week, host Beth sits down with her close friend Kim, a life coach and new mom, to dive into her incredible journey—from years of longing to become a mother, to navigating infertility and IVF, to the unexpected challenges of postpartum life.
 
In this episode, you'll hear more about:
Kim’s 4-year infertility battle and IVF journey.
Postpartum struggles: NICU, triple feeding, PPD, and PPA.
From physical therapist to coaching highly sensitive moms.
Why postpartum support in the U.S. needs a major shift.
Lessons of love and resilience from her son, Zayden.
Podcast Guest
Follow Kim on Instagram
Learn more about her work for highly sensitive female leaders and business owners [here]
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Ep. 4: The Fear of Leaving Our Kids, Asking for Help, and the Real Truth About Motherhood

🎧 In This Episode:Motherhood is raw, messy, and full of deep emotions we don’t always talk about. In this episode, we dive into:
✨ The fear every mom has but rarely admits—what if we’re not here for our kids?✨ Why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength.✨ Breaking generational cycles around mental health and community support.✨ The reality of black maternal health and why education & advocacy are vital.✨ How social media fuels unrealistic motherhood expectations—and what we can do about it.
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Ep. 3: Working Mom Life, Mom Rage & Mental Load: Lyndsey’s True Journey

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we share unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I chat with Lyndsey, a working mom from Ithaca, NY, raising two boys (almost 5 and 1) with her teacher husband. From an unplanned pregnancy and abortion at 22 to embracing working mom life, Lyndsey gets real about the mental load, mom rage, and letting go of perfectionism. If you’re a mom navigating career, kids, or the messy emotions of parenting, this real mom story will hit home.
 
What You’ll Hear:
Lyndsey’s life: Full-time nonprofit work, a teaching husband, and kids in Pre-K/daycare.
Her journey: From an abortion at 22 to choosing motherhood later with intention.
Mom rage: Finding release in loud music and facing frustration as a parent.
Mental load: The unseen weight of managing it all—and learning to drop balls.
Wisdom for moms: Why it’s okay to struggle and how partnerships evolve.
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Ep. 2: Preterm Birth, NICU Challenges & Parenting Struggles: A Mom’s Story

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we share unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I talk with Rebecca, a mom who’s been through it all—losing her dad at 13, a preterm birth with her son Max, and the ups and downs of raising him to 26. From bed rest and NICU days to navigating parenting struggles like toddler tantrums and schoolyard drama, Rebecca opens up about the raw reality and hard-won wisdom of motherhood. If you’re a mom in the trenches or seeking perspective, this real mom story will resonate.
What You’ll Hear:
Rebecca’s journey: from loss to marrying young and deciding on kids at 33. Surviving a preterm birth—bed rest, NICU, and new mom fears.
Parenting struggles: sleep deprivation, empathy lessons, and letting kids fail.
Wisdom for moms: why it’s okay to struggle and how it all works out.
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Ep. 1: Two Under Two: Surviving Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, and Finding Yourself Again | Real Mom Stories

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, the place for unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I chat with Taylor, a mom of two under two, about her real journey through postpartum depression, mom guilt, and finding self-care that works. If you’re a mom feeling lost or overwhelmed, this honest convo is for you.
 
In This Episode:
Taylor’s raw take on raising two under two—planned or not.
Facing postpartum depression and rediscovering joy.
Letting go of mom guilt with simple self-care for moms.
How real talk builds a stronger mom community.
Need Support on Your Mom Journey?
Get heart-centered emails filled with real talk on motherhood, self-growth, and reclaiming you—plus first dibs on new episodes, events, and ways to work together. Join my email community [here]
Feeling stuck? Book a 1:1 coaching session with me to rediscover your confidence and create a motherhood that works for YOU—schedule [here]
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