Join us for an empowering episode of the untraditional podcast as we sit down with the remarkable Della Laira, a single mom and advocate for self-care amidst life's challenges. Della shares her insights and strategies on how she navigates the demands of parenthood while prioritizing her own well-being. In this candid conversation, Della delves into her journey of parenting boys as a single mother and the importance of carving out time for self-care in the midst of it all. She opens up about...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we will take you through raising mixed children, navigating being a black mother raising mixed boys , and having independence as a mom. Our show today is graced by Christina Elmore, an American actress, known for her role in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, and her roles on Twenties and HBO's Insecure. Myriam recalls how she and Christina met, and how they and their families built a friendship. They talk about...

What would I tell myself as a new mom if I had to do it all over again. #2might be controversial :)  ROADMAP TO YOUR MOMCATION CLICK HERE  Connect with Myriam on Instagram https://instagram.com/iammyriambanks?utm_medium=copy_link Myriam's website https://www.myriambanks.com/                                                                                                                                                                                         For more such insights about...

Our show today is graced by Nicole Herring, the founder of WEESEE worldwide and an amazing Mama. How and when did Myriam and Nicole meet on a solo mommy trip? They bonded over mutual thoughts. How mommy trips can make the woman within the mom thank you. Nicole shares how she was not feeling motivated and driven as a homemaker and could finally shed the identity. Nicole found mommy trips to start loving herself, reconnect with herself and how she has been neglecting the relationship with...

In this episode,  Myriam Shares 3 Things she would tell her New Mom self. FREE Roadmap to your Momcation CLICK HERE Connect with Myriam on Instagram https://instagram.com/iammyriambanks?utm_medium=copy_link Myriam's website https://www.myriambanks.com/                                                                                                                                                                                         For more such insights about self-care and...

Our show today is graced by Eleshia Harris, a holistic business growth strategist and wellness coach. How was Eleshia able to help Myriam launch her podcast? Her issues with conceiving. Society makes it all about women and they need to understand what is happening to their bodies. Understanding the bodily cycles.  She speaks of how she wanted to be an amazing mom as well as a successful business owner with a newborn. She doesn't want to teach her daughter that she always has to be hard and...

First I want to wish you all a wonderful new year and hope your festivities were delightful.  It was very special to me this year as I spent it with my family, which is something that I only rarely did for the last 30 years because I lived in a different country. Secondly, I want to thank each and every one of you that have been listening to the podcast, commenting, sharing episodes,  leaving reviews, connecting and letting me know about your first trip, walk , movie, girls night out. I...

Grief stops time and Grief takes time. In this episode, Myriam share her experience with Grief as a mom. Her journey through 3 losses in a span of a year and what she has learned. ROADMAP TO MOMCATION Connect with Myriam on Instagram https://instagram.com/iammyriambanks?utm_medium=copy_link Myriam's website https://www.myriambanks.com/                                                                                                                                                    ...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we plunge into an individual's journey to find the woman within the motherhood with the guest sharing her takes and her story of how she got there. Our show today is graced by Amanda Laramee, an occupational therapist, coach and a super mom to two daughters. Amanda shares how she explored self care as a mom, raising her daughter, reality checks she got and how important nurturing yourself is. Amanda emphasizes the importance of listening to...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast with Myriam Banks, we answers one of the most ask questions she get from mothers: How do I talk to my spouse/ pattern about taking time off ? She dive into the how to have the conversation and what to do when face with opposition.  More tips on our newsletter at:  https://app.flodesk.com/form/5fb5946212ed669961a5af1f/build Connect with Myriam on Instagram  https://instagram.com/iammyriambanks?utm_medium=copy_link Myriam's website...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast with Myriam Banks, we dive into spirituality as a first step towards self-care. The show today is graced by Marie Claire Cates, Founder, and  CEO of Acne Expert skincare and an autism-mom.                       Marie shares her views on spirituality and higher power, influenced by the ideologies she grew up with. She talks about how she believes in treasuring her divinity and spiritual connections. Marie takes you through her real-life...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, the host Myriam Banks gets onto some real talk on setting healthy boundaries in motherhood.   Myriam starts with how not having set boundaries is glorified. She points out selfcare being the number 10th priority for most of the moms. She says being the absolute giver and doing all the sacrifices doesn’t win you the badge of a good mom. She further explains the need to get your kids used to your routine. She goes ahead and shares how she got her...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we start with investing your time in self-care in times of uncertainty. Our show today is graced by Dr. Denise Najera, Board Certified licensed Chiropractor and a supermom to two lovely daughters.                        Denise and Myriam talk about the relaxing trip they had together. Denise believes having a holistic approach towards self-care is the key to total wellness. She emphasizes the importance of physical activities, setting time aside...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, the host talks about "Mommy-morning routines". The host, Myriam Banks shares the reasons why and how moms should have a dedicated morning routine. She starts with her own experience with self care before and as well as after her husband and kid, when she was juggling multiple jobs with hardly any time in her hand. She dives into how spirituality, that is meditation, helped her keep her calm amidst all the stress. She realized how important self...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we get into a discussion about moms being unapologetic for wanting their life to mean more than motherhood. Our show today is graced by Emilie Karun, a Bad Ass Life coach for Mom entrepreneurs. Myriam highlights Emilie being unapologetically herself. She tells how they met in Miami. Emilie shares how she got started with her transformational journey as a mom, embodying the woman she wanted to be. They talk of the mom-guilt and frustration that...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, the host explains how to include selfcare when you are traveling with your family. The host, Myriam Banks shares an update on her family move to France. She dives into how traveling is made glamorous on social media. She also shares that when she was traveling with her family, she struggled managing her kid, social media and traveling, also going back to Madagascar and France was emotionally challenging for her back in 2019. Why did she take a...

This Episode is all about Myriam's Journey to her first Momcation. Her journey after the birth of her her son, her struggle with Guilt to her first Momcation Connect with Myriam on Instagram  https://instagram.com/iammyriambanks https://www.instagram.com/untraditional_podcast Myriam's website  https://linktr.ee/myriambanks For more such insights about self care and motherhood, subscribe/follow The Untraditional Podcast with Myriam Banks.

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast, we plunge into self-care during the birth of the baby and entering motherhood. Our show today is graced by Andrey Lemon, a birth and postpartum doula since 2006, a Herbalist, and a Reiki practitioner.  Myriam recalls the time when Andrey was her doula during the birth of her son and the importance of a doula. Andrey dives into the fear of motherhood and how giving birth is a big transition. Andrey shares her experience as a doula and how she...

In this episode of The Untraditional Podcast we start in about developing self love and self care in tough times of one's life. Our show today is graced by Felicia McCall, a Fashion blogger @ Hurry In Time and a supermom to her cute little daughter.                        Myriam says she was transformed inside out after a trip to Atlanta with Felicia. Felicia shares how she started taking selfcare seriously after her divorce. She takes us through her struggles with her weight post...

In the first episode of The Untraditional Podcast, the host takes us through the reasons to take a break as a mother. The host, Myriam Banks, tells how she finally got to record the very first episode. She shares about herself. She talks about the woman you were before being a partner, a mother, who needs you. Why do you need to take a break? How she felt when she had her first ever mommy trip? How "pause" moments to explore different angles to your life? What to do to recharge your...

Do you sometimes wonder …what it would feel like to take a break without the guilt , to have fun again like you did before kids ? Do you think to yourself ,where did my old self go ?  Well, I am here to tell you that that woman is within you Hey, my amazing Mamas! Welcome to The Untraditional Podcast. This is your host, Myriam, a mom that  loves to travel with my mixed and blended family and on my own. This Podcast is to address all facets of motherhood and normalize our struggles. And...