Myth of Motherhood

A podcast by, for, and about moms and those who love them.This is a show devoted to calling out the idealism and perfection that our society places on mothers, while also discussing the often taboo topics that come with transitioning into motherhood. It's time for us to stop beating around the bush or hiding our struggles so that we can be seen, heard, and way less alone. There's no one right way to be a mother, there is only YOUR right way. Join me, Alissa Alter | women's health expert & motherhood advocate to share our stories, let go of mythical expectations, and write our own rules. Also-- can we all agree that showering, going to the bathroom, and being by yourself are NOT luxuries, but basic needs for us to not only survive, but thrive? I think it's time.

Myth of Motherhood is a kids podcast hosted by Alissa Alter, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alissa Alter hosts Myth of Motherhood, a kids show with 128 episodes published.

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  Episode #126

  You Are the Power: Protecting Your Energy Like a Luxury Item

  Sep 14, 202518 minS0

  <p >Shout out to my fellow type A, high-achieving woman who feels like you have to say yes to everything. This is your permission slip to reclaim your time, energy, and personal power without guilt.</p> <p >Join me, Alissa Alter, pelvic health expert and powerhouse coach for high-achieving women, as I share a  personal story about growing up as an indoor kid and riding bikes, protecting my energy while my son transitions to kindergarten, and how these moments taught me a powerful truth: You don't just HAVE power...you ARE the power.</p> <p >We'll dive into:</p> <p >T...

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  Episode #125

  Stop Googling Your Body: How High Achievers Can Finally Trust Their Inner Wisdom

  Aug 31, 202514 minS0

  <p >Are you tired of the internet telling you what you should or shouldn't do with your body? From "women over 40 shouldn't run" to "HIIT is bad for your hormones," the noise is endless.</p> <p >In this episode, I share why it's time to ignore the internet and start listening to the only expert who actually lives in your body: you.</p> <p >You'll learn:<br /> ✅ Why outsourcing your power keeps you stuck in burnout<br /> ✅ 3 simple practices to tune into your body's wisdom daily<br /> ✅ How trusting your inner cues leads to better health, performance, and joy</p> <p >Thi...

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  Episode #124

  Walking the Walk: Why Vulnerability is the Secret to Your Next Level

  Aug 17, 202517 minS0

  <p >High-achieving women are often told to keep it together, never fail, and always perform at the highest level. But what if the very thing you're trying to hide — your humanity — is exactly what will unlock your next level of success?</p> <p >In this episode, I get real about what it means to walk the walk in my own life. From starting piano lessons again after 30+ years (yes, I'm a true beginner!) to sending out queries to literary agents for my book, I'm putting myself in positions where judgment, rejection, and vulnerability are inevitable.</p> <p >And guess what? It f...

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  Episode #123

  Botox, Beauty Standards, and the Patriarchy: Your Body, Your Choice

  Aug 10, 202524 minS0

  <p>Let's talk about beauty standards and how they've been designed to keep women busy, distracted, and questioning themselves so we can't spend that time and energy fighting the patriarchy.</p> <p>Here's the thing: you do not need Botox. AND—you get to choose Botox. Or fillers. Or a breast reduction! Or none of it!!!</p> <p>Because the power isn't in whether you do it, the power is in choosing how you invest your most valuable resources: your thoughts, energy, time, and money.</p> <p>In this episode, we'll explore:</p> <p>✨ How beauty culture hijacks women's attention and...

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  Episode #122

  From Diagnosis to Deadlifts: Strength, cancer, and rewriting your body's story with Jean Edelstein

  Jul 27, 202551 minS0

  <p >Alissa is joined by her friend, across the street neighbor, and client Jean Hannah Edelstein. Jean also happens to be an accomplished journalist and author of her new memoir Breasts: A Relatively Short Relationship. Jean shares her candid, funny, and fierce experience navigating life with Lynch Syndrome, receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, and choosing to undergo both a double mastectomy and hysterectomy.</p> <p >Jean shares how her relationship to her body changed from something to tolerate, to something to train. She also talks about how CrossFit, Pilates, and getting super freaking strong helped her reclaim her body and...

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