This episode is a little different…
Think: therapist confessions, unfiltered takes, and the stuff we don’t usually say out loud.

We put ourselves on the spot and answered the kinds of questions people are always wondering about therapists but don’t always ask 👀

We’re talking:the non-negotiables we will not budge on as therapiststhe therapy buzzwords that lowkey annoy usthe personalities we struggle to click with (yes, we went there)the quirks we roast each other forand the very real, very human side of being therapists and moms

This episode is less about teaching and more about letting you get a feel for us as humans: how we think, how we show up, and what it might actually feel like to be in a space with us.

Because the truth is… therapy isn’t just about credentials … it’s about connection.

And if you’ve ever wondered: “Would I actually vibe with them?” this episode is your answer.

👉 listen to the episode + see if it clicks for you

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We’re not a passive membership.
The Mama Healing Hub is a therapist-led community for moms who want more than surface-level conversations about motherhood.

Inside, we talk honestly about: parenting, relationships, identity shifts. emotional well-being, healing (without pretending it’s linear or pretty)

It’s a space where you don’t have to perform, fix everything, or carry it all alone.

👉 if you’ve been wanting this kind of space… you’ll probably feel it when you listen

Follow along (and come get a feel for us outside the podcast):

👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themamahealinghubinc

(we share more of the real, day-to-day, unfiltered stuff there too)

Motherhood can be beautiful and also incredibly isolating.

In this episode of If These Walls Could Talk, Carrie sits down with Karla, a mom of two and member of The Mama Healing Hub, to talk about what motherhood has really looked like for her behind the scenes.

From navigating the everyday chaos of parenting (including the never-ending adventure of potty training) to the emotional highs and lows that come with raising young kids, Karla shares honestly about her motherhood journey and why finding community has made such a difference.

Karla also opens up about her experience inside The Mama Healing Hub, a therapist-led community created for mothers who want a space to reflect, connect, and feel supported in the complexity of motherhood.

In this conversation, she shares:

• why community support matters so much for moms• what it actually feels like to be inside the Hub• how the Hub creates space for reflection and self-care• the role creative expression and art therapy have played in her journey• the friendships and connections that can form when moms are honest with each other

Karla describes the Hub as “like therapy at your fingertips” .

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the emotional weight of motherhood on your own, this episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to.

About The Mama Healing Hub

The Mama Healing Hub is a therapist-led community for mothers who want more than surface-level conversations about motherhood.

Inside the Hub, moms come together to talk honestly about parenting, relationships, identity shifts, and emotional wellbeing.

The space includes:

• therapist-facilitated drop-ins• therapeutic art sessions• community discussions and daily reflections• conversations about motherhood, marriage, identity, and mental health

It’s designed to be a safe, supportive space where mothers don’t have to carry everything alone.

Learn more about the Hub here {The Mama Healing Hub}

In this episode, host Vanessa Spinarsky shares a deeply personal story about navigating chronic health struggles, gut inflammation, and the emotional toll of living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

For years, Vanessa received different diagnoses , depression, PMDD, IBS, colitis , yet none of them fully explained what she was experiencing.

Seeking deeper answers, she recently underwent functional testing that revealed surprising insights about her gut microbiome and serotonin production.

In this conversation, Vanessa explores how the gut and brain communicate, and how factors like chronic stress, trauma, and lifestyle patterns may influence that relationship.

This episode is not about prescribing solutions. Instead, Vanessa offers a transparent look at her personal journey .. sharing what she has learned so far and the questions she continues to explore.

Listeners who have ever felt confused by their symptoms, frustrated by unclear diagnoses, or curious about the gut-brain connection may find this conversation especially meaningful.

Connect with Vanessa

Instagram: @vanessaspinarsky

This episode discusses Vanessa’s personal health experiences and perspectives. It is not medical advice. Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals for individualized medical care.