Mamas in Session

Two therapists on motherhood, hosted Maya Kruger and Dr. Mary Kate Roohan.

Mamas in Session podcast cover art. Licensed therapists. Practicing mamas. With Dr. Mary Kate Roohan, Psy.D. and Maya Kruger, MA, LCAT, LPC, PMH-C.

A podcast for moms, by moms, who happen to also be therapists. Maya and Mary Kate talk through what actually happens in motherhood: the mom guilt that survives a fever, the pressure to hold it together, the things that are hard to say out loud. We're therapists, but we're not your therapists. If you're struggling, please reach out to a professional. New episodes every Tuesday.

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How Did You Get Here?

A podcast hosted by Maya Kruger exploring healing, identity, and the stories we carry.

Promotional graphic for a therapy session titled 'How Did You Get Here?' featuring Maya Kruger, who is smiling and lounging on a brown leather couch. She has curly dark hair, is wearing a striped shirt, blue jeans, and beige boots. The graphic has a green and white color scheme with modern typography.

How Did You Get Here? is a podcast that unravels the complex tapestry of generational trauma and resilience. Hosted by Maya Kruger, a licensed psychotherapist and artist who specializes in trauma, we take a compassionate and unflinching look at the stories, patterns, and emotional legacies passed down through families—both the ones that define us and the ones we're determined to change. Join us to gain deeper insights into your own narrative and discover pathways to healing and growth.

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Stories that help us see ourselves, each other, and the way forward.

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A glimpse into our daily reflections and reminders to pause, notice, and heal.

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