- Totum Women focuses on four areas of wholeness in motherhood: mind, body, ambition, and relationship. These 4 areas are revolutionized when you become a mother and, if not addressed, can lead women to feel unsupported and like a shell of their former pre-kid self. They provide resources and support for women as they transition to the new season of being a mom so they can navigate the intersection of ambition and motherhood.
- There’s a mounting pressure from the places like the “Lean In” Movement and even Beyonce lyrics like “strong enough to have the babies and then get back to work” that tell us that we’re not good feminists if we don’t go right back to work after having babies. The general school of thought used to (incorrectly) be that we were bad moms if we wanted to also work. Now it’s shifted to the idea that you’re less of a woman if you didn’t want to lean in or if you wanted to simply enjoy your time with your babies.
- There’s so much written about women getting pushed out of the workforce during the pandemic, but it’s troublesome that we might equate work and productivity with self worth. Where we are going to assume that if we DON’T head right back to work or go in the same capacity, that we are no longer as “good” of a woman. Which then can easily be confused and turned into resentment towards our kids when we have to make an adjustment at work in order to take care of them. Are we really resentful that we have to take a break to take our kids to an appointment or are we simply listening to the “productivity = your worth” mindset? Or are you really irritated that there’s not enough support at work when we have to take that break? Or that you don’t have enough childcare support when you’re doing something at work that you really like and want to follow through on?
- Comparative suffering is when you look at what you’re going through and compare it to the “difficulty” level of what someone else is going through. Sometimes it’s hard to feel like you can be upset about what you’re going through when you know others have it a lot “harder,” but there’s no reason to be a player in the Suffering Olympics. Everyone has their own version of hard and it doesn’t make it more or less hard for you just because someone else is going through something difficult. You can walk through this as a thoughtful, conscious person–while still taking into account what others are dealing with and responding with compassion and empathy.
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About the Episode: In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with Miyaeva Renae—full-time creator, business owner, and intentional mom—to talk about the real side of new motherhood. Miyaeva opens up about the anxiety and overwhelm she faced after having her son, Stetson, and the rituals that helped her navigate postpartum life with more calm and self-compassion. From calling on her mom and her village for support to learning the importance of asking her fiancé for breaks, she shares how she learned to prioritize her own mental health while caring for her baby. You’ll also hear: How social media both fuels perfectionism and provides unexpected mom-to-mom support. Why ASMR and organization videos became part of her “calm the chaos” toolkit. Her honest take on breastfeeding, weaning, and the bittersweet milestones of a first year. The behind-the-scenes of life as a creator—and why she’s shifting from picture-perfect posts to more authentic, supportive content for moms. The story behind her new clothing line, Every September, created to fill the gap for boy moms who want neutral, stylish mommy-and-me outfits. This conversation is equal parts refreshing and relatable—a reminder that no mom has it all together, and that sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is permission to be real. Key Takeaways: Motherhood isn’t perfect—and that’s okay. Miyaeva shares how postpartum anxiety pushed her to let go of perfection and focus more on the present moment with her son. Support systems matter. Leaning on her mom, best friend, and fiancé helped her find calm during stressful moments. Self-care can be simple. From eye masks to slippers to a warm shower, Miyaeva shows that little rituals make a big difference in mental health. Authenticity over perfection. Social media can amplify pressure, but it can also create powerful connections when moms are honest about the highs and lows. New ventures come from lived experience. Her clothing line, Every September, was born from her own frustration as a boy mom looking for stylish, neutral mommy-and-me outfits. About Our Guest Miyaeva Renae is a full-time digital creator, entrepreneur, and mom to her one-year-old son, Stetson. Known for her organizing hacks, “day in the life” videos, and calming ASMR routines, she has built a supportive online community of moms who value honesty and relatability over perfection. Beyond content creation, Miyaeva is the founder of Every September, a clothing brand designed to make mommy-and-me matching accessible and stylish—especially for boy moms. She’s passionate about helping moms feel seen, supported, and less alone in the messy, beautiful reality of parenthood. ✨ Follow Miyaeva: TikTok & YouTube: @miyaevrenae Instagram: @miyaeva Clothing Line: everyseptember.co Want to Start Raising Body-Confident Kids Today? 📘 Pre-order the Book Order your copy of My One-of-a-Kind Body before it launches on October 20, 2025. 👉 www.raisingbodyconfidentkids.com/books 🎁 Claim Your Free Bonus When you pre-order, you’ll also get access to a FREE video mini-course with five bite-sized lessons for parents. In just 25 minutes, you’ll walk away with: Simple, script-style ways to respond when your kid says, “I hate my thighs” How to talk about health without weight talk What to do when your own inner critic shows up How to interrupt diet culture at home The first step to raising a body-confident kid—even if you didn’t grow up as one 📩 Subscribe to The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast for more episodes on parenting with confidence and clarity. Leave a review using the hashtag #ModernMommyDoc.
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