The "Mama Needs a
Moment" Podcast
Mama Needs A Moment is your place to hang with your mom friends, learn from top-notch experts, swap stories, and know that you’re surrounded by moms that get it.
The "Mama Needs a
here's what you can expect:
Episode after episode you will discover answers to your burning questions, receive expert guidance, find camaraderie, and feel grounded. Real moms are invited onto the show to ask leading experts the questions most of us are thinking, but never voice. Every episode ends with three take-aways.
We've been featured in:
Ep. 165 Your Skin Isn’t the Same Anymore—Here’s Why (and When to Be Concerned)
What if your skin isn’t just reacting—but trying to tell you something?
In this roundtable episode of Mama Needs a Moment, our HER+ Provider Directory experts unpack how the **skin microbiome—your skin’s living ecosystem—**changes through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. With hormones shifting, sleep disrupted, and stress running high, your skin is constantly adapting… and sometimes struggling to keep up.
We explore how these changes can show up as dryness, acne, sensitivity, or accelerated aging—and why your skin may suddenly feel unfamiliar. You’ll also hear how to tell the difference between what’s normal in motherhood and what’s worth a closer look, plus why building a supportive care team (including dermatology and esthetic support) matters.
This conversation is your reminder: your skin isn’t failing you—it’s signaling. And you deserve to understand what it’s saying.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How the skin microbiome shifts during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—and why it matters
What’s considered “normal” skin changes vs. signs it’s time to seek professional support
How to advocate for your skin health and build the right care team for long-term support
🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER Health Collective community.
HER+ Experts:
Dr. Maryam Haque, Board Certified Dermatologist, https://www.oakcitydermatology.com/
Dr. Abby DeVries, Family Medicine Doctor – https://www.sabiahealthnc.com/
Kate Layman, Certified Nurse Midwife – https://motherlovewellness.com/
Dr. Farzaneh Rezaei, Microbial Formulation Scientist – https://fafabiotic.com/
Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist – www.stillnessandskin.com
Stephanie Opper, Licensed Esthetician – https://myskinsationalesthetics.com/
Episode Notes and Resources:
FREE Expert Provider Directory – https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness
HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) – https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership
Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon.
Search Results placeholder
FOMO? No Way!
Access the Latest Shows:
Never miss a moment! Subscribe.
We’ll drop into your inbox each week with a MotHERing Message, fresh expert content posts, podcast updates and announcements. No junk mail from us! Moms don’t need any extra clutter!
