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15 empowering female-led podcasts you need to listen to
Introducing Lina Forrestal, the remarkable voice behind the acclaimed “New Mamas Podcast.” As a podcast host and motherhood blogger, Lina fearlessly shares her journey as a mother, embracing vulnerability and breaking down taboo topics from postpartum mental health disorders to bed sharing. Her authenticity resonates with listeners, making them feel supported on their own motherhood journey.
Inspired by her own experience with postpartum anxiety, Lina created a judgment-free space where mothers can openly share and be heard.
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Working Mom Creates Parenting Podcast During Pandemic To Give New Moms a Voice
The stress of living through a pandemic has been overwhelming, to say the least. Now imagine not only living through the pandemic, but becoming a new mother, working full-time, and launching a podcast. That’s exactly what Lina Forrestal did: managing an extreme balancing act that at times was admittedly difficult.
After her own experience, Lina saw the need to create a safe space for new moms who may be feeling isolated and overwhelmed. This was also her reality, suffering daily with the anxieties of becoming a new parent during the pandemic while pouring her heart and soul into starting ‘The New Mamas Podcast’. Lina's real-life experiences are certainly what makes the parenting podcast such a roaring success, as she covers raw and taboo topics in a refreshingly honest way.
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How This New Mom is Advocating for Moms’ Mental Health by Keeping the Conversation Real
Motherhood is difficult, especially for women who are giving birth amid a global pandemic. Nobody is more aware of this than American entrepreneur and mental health advocate Lina Forrestal, who recently developed the popular “New Mamas” podcast as a safe space for first-time mothers to connect and have real, authentic conversations.
A survival guide for the fourth trimester
The fourth trimester starts immediately after a woman gives birth and ends at 12 weeks postpartum. Since many expectant mothers only research and prepare for the first three trimesters, they often don’t know what to expect during this vulnerable period when they’re left on their own for the first time with a newborn. Some American mothers may also have to return to work after six-week maternity leave.
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14 Inspirational Podcasts That Will Change Your Mindset for the Better
Feeling alone as you navigate the turbulent waters of being a new mom? It’s normal to feel torn between those moments of newborn bliss and those where you feel completely and utterly lost. Host Lina Forrestal knows this all too well, bringing you ‘The New Mamas Podcast’ after she transitioned into motherhood. She focuses on creating a safe space for mothers to share their newfound journeys, specifically aiming to normalize ‘taboo’ subjects. For example, SIDS anxiety, post-partum depression, and the ‘mom guilt’ of returning to work. Whatever it is, ‘The New Mamas Podcast’ invites you to sink into your sofa, relax, and feel at ease in the knowledge that you are not alone. Enjoy a moment for yourself with this truly high-impact, inspirational podcast.
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