Motherhood comes with its fair share of aches, exhaustion, and “just push through” moments — but what if the answers lie beyond quick fixes? In this HER+ Expert Roundtable, we explore how nutrition, movement, mental health, and medical care intertwine to create true, lasting wellness for moms.

Our panel of HER+ Experts dives into the root causes of common mom ailments like fatigue, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and burnout. This powerful conversation highlights the importance of self-care, community, and systems of support that empower moms to thrive — not just survive.

This episode marks the fourth and final roundtable in our 2025 Expert Series. Each roundtable brings together professionals from across disciplines to share insights, learn from one another, and offer holistic solutions for the challenges moms face every day.

Explore more about each expert featured in this episode — and connect with many other trusted professionals — through our free HER+ Provider Directory linked in the show notes.

These are the top three things you will learn from this podcast episode:

How to address the root causes of fatigue and burnout — including the roles of nutrient deficiencies, stress, and sleep deprivation, and why these factors are often overlooked in moms’ health.

The connection between hormones, movement, and mental health — and how understanding this mind-body relationship can ease symptoms of perimenopause, postpartum changes, and overall emotional strain.

Why holistic care matters — and how integrating nutrition, medical support, and mindful self-care can create lasting wellness instead of short-term fixes.

• Kerry Lett, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC - Milestones Pediatric + Maternal Nutrition

• Dr. Lindsay Mumma, Chiropractor, Triangle Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

• Kate Layman, ARNP, Certified Nurse Midwife, Mother Love Wellness

• Dr. Abigail DeVries, board-certified family physician & menopause society certified practitioner, Sabia Health NC

• Nikki Fowler, FNP-C, Essential Health

Episode Notes and Resources:

• Kerry Lett, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC

• • Milestones Pediatric + Maternal Nutrition

• Dr. Lindsay Mumma,

• • Triangle Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

• Kate Layman

• • Mother Love Wellness

• Dr. Abigail DeVries

• • Sabia Health NC

• Nikki Fowler

• • Essential Health

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What if your toddler could start learning about money before they even start school? In this episode, we chat with homeschool mom and entrepreneur Shelly Young, the creator of Kids Finance Camp, a program dedicated to helping children develop financial confidence — from preschoolers to college students.

Shelly shares how she introduces money concepts as early as age one through chores, storybooks, and conversations about saving and giving. She dives into practical tools like the Greenlight debit card, which helps kids learn real-world budgeting, automate savings, and even start investing.

Through her personal stories and teaching experience, Shelly reveals how early lessons in money management can shape lifelong financial habits.

Whether you’re raising a spender, a saver, or a little entrepreneur, this episode offers empowering strategies to help your kids build a healthy relationship with money — and a future full of financial freedom.

Top three things listeners will learn::

1. How to Teach Financial Literacy at Every Age— From toddlers learning through chores and storybooks to teens managing debit cards, Shelly breaks down age-appropriate ways to introduce money concepts early — and make them stick.

2. Practical Tools to Build Smart Money Habits— Listeners will discover how to use real-world tools like the Greenlight debit card to teach budgeting, saving, and giving — while helping kids understand the value of money in everyday life.

3. The Power of Starting Early with Investing— Shelly explains how even small, consistent investments — like $100 a month — can grow significantly over time, helping parents see the long-term impact of teaching financial discipline and compound growth early on.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Shelly’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BG326WK4/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0187d821-0530-41cb-ab18-690fdfaf40e6&ccs_id=d6dcc4d6-618c-4ecb-b6da-933b42640182

Shelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellysyoung/

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What if your clothes could help you reconnect with yourself? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mary-Michele Lidiffer—known as The Visibility Stylist—to explore how women can break free from the “invisibility trap” and rediscover their confidence through personal style, self-care, and joy.

Michele shares her insights on why French women seem to exude effortless elegance and confidence, explaining how their cultural approach to food, body image, and pleasure differs from the American mindset. She reveals how prioritizing self-connection over perfection transforms not only how women look, but how they feel.

You’ll also learn about Michele’s groundbreaking Style Finder ID system, which identifies eight style types and 32 archetypes to help women embrace their authentic style personality—without chasing trends or apologizing for their age or body.

Cindi and Crissy reflect on their own experiences taking the Style Finder ID quiz, and the conversation unfolds into a powerful reminder: confidence isn’t about fitting in—it’s about showing up as your truest self.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to dress for the body and life you have right now

• Why French women’s approach to joy, food, and self-care leads to lasting confidence

• How the Style Finder ID system can help you understand and express your unique style personality

It’s time to stop hiding—and start showing up fully as the woman you are today.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Michele’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marymicheleofficial/?hl=en

Take the StyleFinder Quiz: https://tinyurl.com/SFinderBP

Michele’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-living-wildly-alive/id1560924181

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