The Running Wine Mom

menu close

The Mom Chat: Motherhood, Mental Health & Rediscovery

/ 51:11/E123
Host: Samantha Cieslinski
Guest: Brittany Gallagher, LCSW
| Founder of The Mom Chat Therapy & Wellness

Motherhood changes everything — your schedule, your identity, your emotions, and sometimes, your sanity.

 Samantha sits down with Brittany Gallagher, licensed clinical social worker and founder of The Mom Chat Therapy & Wellness, to talk about the invisible load moms carry, the myth of “bouncing back,” and how to actually care for yourself while caring for everyone else.
They share stories about marathon running, messy mornings, mom guilt, boundaries, and how mindfulness can make even the smallest rituals — like your $8 latte — a form of therapy.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes, questioning your patience, or trying to find you again, this episode is a gentle reminder: you are not alone, and you are enough. 💛

🧠 Episode Highlights
  • 🥂 Wine, Whine & Win of the Week — Dirty martinis, toddler repetition, and small wins that matter
  • 🧩 The Invisible Load — How to name and share the unseen mental work of motherhood
  • 💪 Fitness & Mental Health — Running, Peloton, and the power of group energy
  • 💬 Parenting with Boundaries & Kindness — Why gentle ≠ permissive
  • 💧 Micro Moments of Calm — Regulating your nervous system with small daily rituals
  • 🧍‍♀️ Identity After Kids — Why it’s not about “bouncing back,” but transforming forward
  • 📱 Social Media Boundaries — Protecting your feed, your family, and your peace
  • 🌈 Hope & Healing — Why therapy for moms matters more than ever
🔗 Links & Resources
💬 Memorable Quotes
“You don’t have to be perfect to be an incredible mom — you just have to be you.” — Brittany Gallagher

“Your kids won’t remember your 4:45 a.m. alarm — they’ll remember the energy you brought to the day.” — Samantha Cieslinski

If this episode made you breathe a little deeper, share it with a mom who needs the reminder that she’s not alone.
 Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and tag @therunningwinemom_ and @the.momchat in your biggest mom win of the week! 💪🍷
The Mom Chat: Motherhood, Mental Health & Rediscovery

headphones Listen Anywhere

More Options »
Broadcast by