Ep. 75 - Shift Your Stress, Mindset & Body Image with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Ep. 75 - Shift Your Stress, Mindset & Body Image with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Author: Local Moms Network April 7, 2026 Duration: 37:33
Moms, the hamster wheel of stress and burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable. Let’s change it together!No hacks today. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Goldman walks us through small, sustainable changes for feeling stronger and getting unstuck.Drawing from her new book When Life Happens, Dr. Rachel preaches mindset shifts, small daily actions, and self-compassion to handle life’s changes and unexpected twists:* why “one teeny tiny tweak” can be more powerful than a full life overhaul* how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset* tools to recognize and stop negative thought spirals (aka “unhelpful thoughts”)* the difference between body positivity, body acceptance, and body neutrality and why it matters* simple ways to build micro-moments of stress relief into your daily routine (even in under a minute!)Tune in for a compassionate, actionable conversation that reminds us change is on the other side of small intentions.You can learn more about Dr. Rachel @drrachelnyc or on her website drrachelnyc.comFind us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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