Motherhood Alliance Podcast

Functional Holistic Yoga: Bringing It Into Everyday Moments w/ Elisabeth Potaczek | Soul Echo Yoga

In this episode, we chat with Elisabeth Potaczek, an Appleton-based yoga instructor with a personal training and massage background, about how the movements and stillness we practice in yoga classes go beyond time on the mat - they're meant to teach us how to move and think in everyday life. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The 8 limbs of yoga
How yoga can translate into better everyday movements
How yoga is truly holistic (encompasses the whole person)
Meditation vs mindfulness
Learning how to truly slow down in life
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Elisabeth Potaczek, owner of Soul Echo Yoga based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Yoga Without the Labels: A Practice for Every Belief
Part 2: Yoga is for EVERY Body. Here's Why!
Part 3: Beyond the Mat: The Countless Benefits of Yoga
Part 4: Functional Holistic Yoga: Bringing It Into Everyday Moments
 
👋Connect with Elisabeth:
🔗 Elisabeth's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
 
📌Promo: FREE class when mention the Motherhood Alliance podcast & one thing you learned
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Beyond the Mat: The Countless Benefits of Yoga w/ Elisabeth Potaczek | Soul Echo Yoga

In this episode, Elisabeth Potaczek of Soul Echo Yoga joins us again to discuss all the ways yoga can improve your life on and off the mat. While there are some obvious benefits, we explore beyond those, providing fresh insight you may never have considered before! 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Physical benefits for better long-term health, athletes, and more
Why yoga is a great option for those new to workouts
Fascia
Using yoga to build mental discipline
How and why to yoga breathe
Unique social benefits that's hard to find elsewhere
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Elisabeth Potaczek, owner of Soul Echo Yoga based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Yoga Without the Labels: A Practice for Every Belief
Part 2: Yoga is for EVERY Body. Here's Why!
Part 3: Beyond the Mat: The Countless Benefits of Yoga
Part 4: Functional Holistic Yoga: Bringing It Into Everyday Moments
 
👋Connect with Elisabeth:
🔗 Elisabeth's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
 
📌Promo: FREE class when mention the Motherhood Alliance podcast & one thing you learned
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Yoga is for EVERY Body. Here's Why! w/ Elisabeth Potaczek | Soul Echo Yoga

In this episode, we sit down with Elisabeth Potaczek, the owner of Soul Echo Yoga in Appleton, WI, to break down why yoga truly is for EVERY body — every shape, every season of life, and every level of experience. We talk about mobility, mindset, modifications, and why the “perfect pose” isn’t the point at all. If you’ve ever felt unsure you “fit” in a yoga class, like it hurts too much, or that it's too slow for you, this conversation will help you see yoga in a whole new, empowering way.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why you should do yoga if you're not flexible
Types of classes that are best for beginners
Props to have at home to make yoga more enjoyable
How to add yoga into a strength training/running routine
Options for those with limited mobility
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Elisabeth Potaczek, owner of Soul Echo Yoga based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Yoga Without the Labels: A Practice for Every Belief
Part 2: Yoga is for EVERY Body. Here's Why!
Part 3: Beyond the Mat: The Countless Benefits of Yoga
Part 4: Functional Holistic Yoga: Bringing It Into Everyday Moments
 
👋Connect with Elisabeth:
🔗 Elisabeth's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
 
📌Promo: FREE class when mention the Motherhood Alliance podcast & one thing you learned
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Yoga Without the Labels: A Practice for Every Belief w/ Elisabeth Potaczek | Soul Echo Yoga

🧘‍♀️ In this episode, we’re joined by Elisabeth Potaczek of Soul Echo Yoga for a transparent discussion about yoga’s origins, why it often gets misunderstood, and how the practice has evolved into something accessible to people of every background and belief. If you’ve ever wondered whether yoga aligns with your faith (or if you’re simply curious about its true purpose) this conversation will give you clarity, reassurance, and a fresh perspective on what yoga can do for you.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The history of yoga
How yoga can fit in with your spiritual viewpoints
Yoga as a form of movement
Class types that have more or less spirituality integrated
Different types of instructor certifications
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Elisabeth Potaczek, owner of Soul Echo Yoga based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Yoga Without the Labels: A Practice for Every Belief
Part 2: Yoga is for EVERY Body. Here's Why!
Part 3: Beyond the Mat: The Countless Benefits of Yoga
Part 4: Functional Holistic Yoga: Bringing It Into Everyday Moments
 
👋Connect with Elisabeth:
🔗 Elisabeth's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
 
📌Promo: FREE class when mention the Motherhood Alliance podcast & one thing you learned
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Family Meals and Mental Health: The Impact of Food and Connection w/ Cassie Groeschl | Wellness That Fits

Between sports, work, homework, and everything else, sitting down together for a meal can feel almost impossible—right? But those shared moments might be doing more for your family’s mental health than you think. Today, we’re diving into how eating together impacts connection, communication, and emotional well-being, and why even one or two family meals a week can make a huge difference.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Why kids eat better at family meals
The mental health/family meals correlation
Tips for getting kids to talk at the table
Ideas for creating a fun and less chaotic meal time
Tips for picky eaters
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Groeschl, owner of Wellness That Fits based in Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Seed Oils: Friend or Foe? A Dietitian’s Take
Part 2: Meal Planning Made Easy
Part 3: Nourished After Baby: What to Eat for Healing, Energy & Milk Supply
Part 4: Family Meals and Mental Health: The Impact of Food and Connection
 
👋Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
🔗 Facebook group
🔗 Instagram
🔗 Pinterest
🔗 Wellness That Fits Podcast
 
💲Promo: 50% off 1st month of the Wellness That Fits Meal Plan Subscription (PROMO CODE: MA50)
 
📌Freebies & resources mentioned in this series:
Pantry Refresh Guide
Meal Plan + Prep Workshop + Guide
Postnatal meal plan
Blog: Back-to-School Meal Prep Routine That Saves Your Sanity (and Your Health)
Blog: 4 Meal Prep Ideas to Boost Energy for Busy Moms
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Nourished After Baby: What to Eat for Healing, Energy & Milk Supply w/ Cassie Groeschl | Wellness That Fits

🤱 Cassie Groeschl is a registered dietician who specializes in helping busy moms maximize their nutrition while simultaneously decreasing the amount of time they spend in the kitchen. This is why we've invited her back to break down what new moms actually need nutritionally after baby. In this episode, we talk about foods that support healing, boost energy, balance hormones, and help promote a steady milk supply without adding more work to your already full plate.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Foods to help with energy, hormonal support, and recovery
Hydration for a breastfeeding mom
Caffeine 
Instructions to put on your meal train
Snack recommendations (for day and night)
Avoiding the temptation to "eat for weight loss"
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Groeschl, owner of Wellness That Fits based in Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Seed Oils: Friend or Foe? A Dietitian’s Take
Part 2: Meal Planning Made Easy
Part 3: Nourished After Baby: What to Eat for Healing, Energy & Milk Supply
Part 4: Family Meals and Mental Health: The Impact of Food and Connection
 
👋Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
🔗 Facebook group
🔗 Instagram
🔗 Pinterest
🔗 Wellness That Fits Podcast
 
💲Promo: 50% off 1st month of the Wellness That Fits Meal Plan Subscription (PROMO CODE: MA50)
 
📌Freebies & resources mentioned in this series:
Pantry Refresh Guide
Meal Plan + Prep Workshop + Guide
Postnatal meal plan
Blog: Back-to-School Meal Prep Routine That Saves Your Sanity (and Your Health)
Blog: 4 Meal Prep Ideas to Boost Energy for Busy Moms
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Meal Planning Made Easy w/ Cassie Groeschl | Wellness That Fits

🍴 Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming! Today, dietitian Cassie Groeschl from Wellness That Fits shares her top tips to simplify your week, save time, and make meal planning, prepping, and cooking easier.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Bulk cooking proteins
Ideas for getting the family involved
Tips for making meals the whole family likes
Making clean up more efficient
How to keep fruits and veggies fresh longer
Tips for staying consistent
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Groeschl, owner of Wellness That Fits based in Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Seed Oils: Friend or Foe? A Dietitian’s Take
Part 2: Meal Planning Made Easy
Part 3: Nourished After Baby: What to Eat for Healing, Energy & Milk Supply
Part 4: Family Meals and Mental Health: The Impact of Food and Connection
 
👋Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
🔗 Facebook group
🔗 Instagram
🔗 Pinterest
🔗 Wellness That Fits Podcast
 
💲Promo: 50% off 1st month of the Wellness That Fits Meal Plan Subscription (PROMO CODE: MA50)
 
📌Freebies & resources mentioned in this series:
Pantry Refresh Guide
Meal Plan + Prep Workshop + Guide
Postnatal meal plan
Blog: Back-to-School Meal Prep Routine That Saves Your Sanity (and Your Health)
Blog: 4 Meal Prep Ideas to Boost Energy for Busy Moms
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Seed Oils: Friend or Foe? A Dietitian’s Take w/ Cassie Groeschl | Wellness That Fits

🌱 In this episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Cassie Groeschl from Wellness That Fits to unpack what seed oils actually are, how they affect your health, and what realistic swaps you can make without stressing over every label. Cassie’s all about helping busy moms find balance through simple nutrition that actually fits real life, and she’s bringing that same down-to-earth perspective to this conversation.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
How seed oils are processed
Omega 3 vs omega 6
The importance of understanding oil smoke points
Cassie's favorite oils
Do you need organic?
Butter, tallow, lard
What to look for in an omega supplement
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Groeschl, owner of Wellness That Fits based in Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: Seed Oils: Friend or Foe? A Dietitian’s Take
Part 2: Meal Planning Made Easy
Part 3: Nourished After Baby: What to Eat for Healing, Energy & Milk Supply
Part 4: Family Meals and Mental Health: The Impact of Food and Connection
 
👋Connect with Cassie:
🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook page
🔗 Facebook group
🔗 Instagram
🔗 Pinterest
 
💲Promo: 50% off 1st month of the Wellness That Fits Meal Plan Subscription (PROMO CODE: MA50)
 
📌Freebies & resources mentioned in this series:
Pantry Refresh Guide
Meal Plan + Prep Workshop + Guide
Postnatal meal plan
Blog: Back-to-School Meal Prep Routine That Saves Your Sanity (and Your Health)
Blog: 4 Meal Prep Ideas to Boost Energy for Busy Moms
 
🔍Research Articles:
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.077
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2943062/#:~:text=Studies%20in%20animals%20and%20humans,as%20with%20decreased%20CVD%20risk.
https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-025-06336-2#citeas
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24723079/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/why-not-flaxseed-oil
 
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Is Mom Brain Real? | Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching

🧠 In the final episode of this "Rewiring Your Brain" series, we’re tackling the topic every mom jokes about — mom brain. Is it real, or just an excuse for when life feels foggy? As both a mom and a mindset expert, Corinne Zuleger breaks it down and shares practical insights for anyone wondering just how much our brains truly change after motherhood and what we can do to feel more clear and grounded again.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
The physical changes that happen in the brain with motherhood
The everlasting bond we hold with our kids
How sleep disruption affects our brains
Mom brain prevention
Strategies for overcoming mom brain
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Corinne Zuleger, owner of Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Free from Guilt, Perfectionism, and Overwhelm
Part 2: Rewiring Negative Self-Talk: Simple Tools to Quiet Your Inner Critic
Part 3: Therapy vs. Coaching vs Subconscious Work: Which One Do You Really Need?
Part 4: Is Mom Brain Real?
 
👋Connect with Corinne:
🔗 Corinne's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🔗 YouTube
🔗 The Secret KeepHers Podcast
 
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

Therapy vs. Coaching vs Subconscious Work: Which One Do You Really Need? | Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching

In this episode, Corinne Zuleger, an Appleton-based life coach, is back to break down the differences between therapy, coaching, mentoring, hypnosis, and other subconscious therapies — and how to know which one is right for you (or if you might benefit from a mix). If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do I even start?” this episode will give you the clarity and direction you need!
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Traditional therapy
Life coaching
Mentoring
Hypnosis
Neuroencoding
Rapidly Accelerated Mind Patterning (RAMP) 
Accessing your subconscious mind to reveal hidden beliefs
 
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Corinne Zuleger, owner of Corinne Zuleger Life Coaching based in Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!
Part 1: How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Free from Guilt, Perfectionism, and Overwhelm
Part 2: Rewiring Negative Self-Talk: Simple Tools to Quiet Your Inner Critic
Part 3: Therapy vs. Coaching vs Subconscious Work: Which One Do You Really Need?
Part 4: Is Mom Brain Real?
 
👋Connect with Corinne:
🔗 Corinne's Motherhood Alliance profile
🔗 Website
🔗 Facebook
🔗 Instagram
🔗 YouTube
🔗 The Secret KeepHers Podcast
 
 
✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨
The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.
🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website
🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)
🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)