Motherhood: Beyond Books

• Episode 14: The Collective Craving for Calm

  Welcome back to Motherhood Beyond Books hosted by Adina, a psychotherapist, and Stephanie, a holistic health coach. Today’s topic is so timely, so layered, and, honestly, something we’ve both been noticing in our personal and professional lives. We’re talking about this collective yearning for slowing down, pulling back, and finding peace. It’s showing up everywhere—less obsession with social media, a desire to simplify, and even just the craving to breathe deeply. It feels like we’re collectively waking up to the toll that hyper-productivity and overstimulation have taken on our minds, bodies, and souls. In today's episode, we’re going to dig into all the juicy layers of this. We’ll touch on psychology, astrology, Eastern philosophies, and even how this shift is affecting mothers and families. Sound good? Let's dive in.We love to connect with our listeners. You can follow Adina on instagramhere and Stephhere or email us at [email protected]

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• Episode 13: Fasting for Mothers

  Today, we are taking a deep dive into a health trend called fasting. We are thrilled to talk about it with a true inspiration in wellness and metabolic health—Dorota Cloke. A nutritionist, biohacker, and founder of the Global Fast community launched in April 2020, she has dedicated herself to helping individuals tap into the transformative power of fasting. Her approach goes beyond standard protocols; she emphasizes honesty and accountability, guiding each person to make meaningful, lasting changes that truly support their health goals. Since its inception, the Global Fast has become a space for people worldwide to find resilience and clarity through fasting.  Beyond fasting, Dorota specializes in metabolic flexibility, hormone health, and personalized nutrition, guiding high-achieving women and professionals toward their full potential. With a balance of science and intuition, she supports individuals in building a health journey that truly aligns with who they are. We hope this episode will help those considering or already incorporating fasting into their health routines. To learn more about Dorota check out her website here. Interested in joining the next free global fast with Dorota? Register here. Follow Dorota on Instagram here. We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences as well. Feel free to reach out to us by email [email protected] or on our IG handles @adinabelloli & @holisticbysteph Thanks for listening! Love, Adina & Steph

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• Episode 12: Anxiety in Children & How to Support Them

  In this episode we talk about a topic that’s often a worry for mothers, anxiety in our children. We share our personal exerpeinces and discuss practical ways to help our kids get through the anxiety. We also delve into the Eastern medicines take and strategies to manage anxiety. We hope you find this useful and would love your input on future topics that we can cover for you to benefit from. Follow us on instagram @adinabelloli & @holisticbysteph

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• Episode 11: Navigating Anxiety in Motherhood

  Today we wanted to talk about anxiety. This is a really huge subject, and as such we may even break it into several spin off episodes but for today we wanted to focus on the broader aspect of Anxiety in motherhood - and what it is, and how we can learn to tame it.  Now we know, there are a lot of amazing resources for anxiety, and nervous system regulation out there, and we are not going to attempt to share or highlight them all, but instead try to give you new ways of seeing & relating to anxiety, that may shift your thinking or feelings around it.  Follow Adina and Steph on instagram ⁠@adinabelloli⁠ & ⁠@holisticbysteph ⁠

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• Episode 10: Empty Nesting

  We are back for season 2 of Motherhood Beyond Books and we're so excited to share more on all aspects of motherhood with you. In this episode we are talking about Empty Nest Syndrome. It's that time of year when many of you may have dropped a child off for the first time at nursery, university, or boarding school, or even just preparing for that day in the not-too-distant future. The term "empty nest syndrome" was actually first proposed back in 1914. It described the slide into depression that supposedly occurred for women after their last child left home, leaving them without the daily meaning and structure provided by their roles as mothers. We’re always open to hearing feedback and ideas for new topics. You can reach us directly by email [email protected] or on IG ⁠@adinabelloli⁠ and⁠ @holisticbysteph⁠We are working on a newsletter to go deeper into each topic so we can provide resources and tools for you. If you want to join our waitlist please go to the ⁠link⁠

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