Meet Alyson

When I became a new mama, I was completely caught off guard.

I thought I was going to easily glide into motherhood, overwhelmed by oxytocin and natural maternal instincts. Sure, there would be sleepless nights! I knew my life would change dramatically! But I had no idea the transition into motherhood would be so difficult for me spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally - basically in every way possible. 

It felt like an identity crisis that no one had warned me about. I was confronted with new anxieties, new dynamics in my relationships (specifically with my partner) and a huge of question of: Who am I now? 

I remember thinking to myself, “Is it this hard for everyone else?” I felt like I was failing.

A few months went by, and I just felt…lost. I would sit on my couch paralyzed with indecision. I had no idea who I was anymore, what I wanted, or how I was ever supposed to get anything done again!

Fortunately, my professional education and training is in mental health, (I was a therapist before I got pregnant!), so I had a lot of tools in my toolbox. 

But I began to realize that this motherhood gig was a different beast. I felt like moms had really unique needs outside of the traditional talk therapy offered for postpartum depression and anxiety (which is still very needed!) 

So, armed with my education + a determined temperament, I did allllllll the research on how to thrive as a mama, instead of survive.

Then, I DID. THE. WORK.

• I called my therapist (she’s on speed dial).

• I added structure to my day.

• I worked on communicating my needs with my partner.

• I looked at how my own childhood was influencing me now that I was a parent.

• I moved my body (starting with just once a week, and gradually moved up to 4-5.)

• I practiced meditation + incorporated affirmations. (I actually found spirituality in general, but that’s a story for another day!) 

• I got Ellie on a sleep schedule

I took a good, hard look at how societal norms and stigmas were affecting what I thought it took to a “good mom.”

I prioritized MYSELF, which felt very wrong at first. But, I began to realize that the more I nurtured my identity as “Alyson” in addition to mama, the better mama I was.

So, I created a program based off my findings and experiences to help mamas do just that; take care of themselves, so they can take care of their baby.

I’ve taken everything I've learned from my training as a psychotherapist, my own experience with motherhood, and lots of trial and error to support you through the coaching process.

And let me tell you - nothing fires me up than watching a mama come into herself again.