Omaha Mom Talks

Mom rage is far more common than most mothers admit - yet many carry deep shame when anger surfaces.

 

In this episode of Omaha Mom Talks, therapist and perinatal mental health
specialist Nicole McNelis joins us for an honest conversation about why rage
shows up in motherhood, what is happening inside the nervous system, and how unmet needs and invisible labor push many moms past their emotional limits.

 

This conversation is both deeply validating and highly practical - offering
compassionate insight along with tangible tools mothers can begin using
immediately.

 

If you have ever wondered, “What is wrong with me?” after reacting in a way that surprised you…this episode is for you.

 

Connect with Nicole McNelis
Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/therapist.mom.collective/?hl=en 
Website

https://www.nicolemcnelis.com

Mom Rage Resources

https://nicolemcnelis.com/mom-rage

On-Demand Mom Rage Course

https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/trainings/maternal-rage-on-demand

 

Upcoming Live & In-Person CE Trainings: 

San Diego

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/postpartum-health-alliance-presents-maternal-rage-ce-workshop-with-nicole-mcnelis-lcsw-pmh-c

 

New Jersey

CENTRAL JERSEY
FAMILY HEALTH CONSORTIUM: April 22, 2026

Listeners can get support through Postpartum Support International (therapy directory and free virtual support groups)

https://postpartum.net/

 

Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

Connect with Me!!

 

Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718

Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode!

 

Visit my website

https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/

 

Follow me on Instagram

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https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn 

 

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This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE
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Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.

In this powerful and deeply important conversation, I’m joined by Samantha Wall - Omaha mom, public health professional, and founder of The Omaha Better Birth Project. Together, we explore birth as more than a medical event - it is a human, emotional, and systems-level experience that can shape families for years to come.

Sam shares how her own entry into motherhood opened her eyes to gaps in support, patterns in birth experiences, and the inequities many families face when navigating pregnancy and delivery.

What to Expect:
In this episode, we discuss:

·       How Samantha’s first birth experience led her into advocacy work

·       The emotional realities of motherhood during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond

·       What an empowered and supportive birth experience can be 

·       What The Omaha Better Birth Project is doing to close gaps in care and access

·       What doulas actually do and how they can transform the birth experience

·       How partners and support people can show up more effectively

At its core, this conversation is about ensuring families feel seen, heard, and supported during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions.

Whether you’re preparing for birth, supporting someone who is, or passionate about maternal health -  this episode will leave you more informed and more connected to the kind of care every family deserves.

Connect with Samantha Wall
Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/omahabetterbirth/?hl=en
Website

https://omahabetterbirth.org

Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

Connect with Me!!

 

Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718

Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode!

 

Visit my website

https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/

 

Follow me on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/

https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn 

 

Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode.
Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks  -  real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
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Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.

 

Season 4 opens with a deeply personal solo episode from me, Jessie, - therapist, mom, grieving daughter, and host - reflecting on identity, motherhood, and what it means to remain a whole person while raising children.

 

I share the story behind starting this podcast in the midst of profound grief
after losing both of my parents, and how creating Omaha Mom Talks became both a creative outlet and a path back to myself. This episode gently invites mothers to consider an important truth: motherhood is a role you hold - it is not the totality of who you are.

 

What to Expect:
In this episode, we explore:

Why so many mothers quietly feel like they've disappeared inside motherhood

The cultural pressure toward self-sacrifice and the "mommy matyr" pattern

How losing yourself is often an adaptation - not a failure

 Permission to reconnect with the parts of you that existed before motheroood

Why you don't need a "big thing" to reclaim yourself - small moments count

How to tolerate mom guilt as you begin caring your own wellness

Gentle questions to help you rediscover your interests and identity

This episode is a gentle reminder that you are allowed to be both a devoted mother and a whole human

Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

Connect with Me!!

 

Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718

Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You
might hear your message on the next episode!

 

Visit my website

https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/

 

Follow me on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/

https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn 

 

Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode.
Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks  -  real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
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Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! Today's episode is all about youth sports and how to protect your child's mental health. 

Youth sports can be such a meaningful part of childhood - building confidence, friendships, and resilience. And at the same time, they can quietly turn into a source of pressure, burnout, and emotional stress for
kids and parents.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nedu Izuegbunam, Clinical and Performance Psychology Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska Omaha, to talk honestly about what healthy youth sports actually look like, how parents can spot red flags early, and how to support kids’ mental health
without taking the joy out of the game.

This is a warm, practical conversation - no sideline shaming, no perfection required.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

• The developmental and mental health benefits of youth sports
• The rise of club and select sports and what parents should consider
• Early specialization and long-term athlete development
• Over-scheduling, burnout, and warning signs parents shouldn’t ignore
• How to make the car ride home emotionally safer for kids
• Protecting a child’s identity beyond sport
• What to do when a child wants to quit

 

Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

Connect with Me!!

 

Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718

Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode!

 

Visit my website

https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/

 

Follow me on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/

https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn 

 

Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode.
Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks  -  real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
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Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.

What to Expect:

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most anxiety-provoking but essential parts of parenting: how to talk to your kids about their bodies, boundaries, relationships, and sexual health - without shame, fear, or the pressure to say everything perfectly.

Dr. Amanda Holman joins us to share:
• Why parents struggle with these conversations
• How to start talking about bodies from toddlerhood through the tween years
• What “talk early and often” actually looks like
• How to answer awkward or unexpected questions (without spiraling)
• How to teach consent, boundaries, and body autonomy in everyday life

This episode is full of language you can use today, strategies that reduce shame, and reminders that you don’t have to have every answer - you just need to be a safe place for your child to land.

Connect with Dr. Amanda Holman

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/letschangethetalk/
Website

https://letschangethetalk.com/  

 

Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

Connect with Me!!

 

Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718

Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a
boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode!

 

Visit my website

https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/

 

Follow me on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/

https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn 

 

Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode.

Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks  -  real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.

 

This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
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