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The Mama Lunch Break by ēma therapy

Ellie Messinger-Adams LPCC

I’m a therapist helping anxious, high-achieving moms unpack the pressures of motherhood and feel like themselves again. Think of The Mama Lunch Break as your monthly permission to pause and reset: you'll get a short video from me, upcoming event updates, and fresh resources to leave you feeling refreshed and less alone. It’s the break you deserve, and won’t take unless it's offered.

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Join me for a real lunch break next Monday?

Hey there, Reader! Ever feel touched-out or completely tapped out? I want you to know that The Mama Lunch Break is gathering again next week and ready to help. If you simply don't have the capacity for one more question or task right now, you aren't alone. This month, we are exploring the physical and emotional limits of motherhood and how to gently expand them. We are so excited to welcome Dr. Monika Tangney, DPT and pelvic floor specialist, to help us unpack the deep connection between our...

7 days ago • 1 min read
Ellie sitting on her couch at home in the evening, looking at her phone, warm lamp light behind her

Hey there, Reader. Confession: this weekend I posted a reel about my 6:15am scroll, kids asleep, phone in hand, before I even got out of bed. And I'm the therapist who's supposed to know better. So this month's The Mama Lunch Break goes one level under it: why your brain turns research into self-judgment, and what actually breaks the spiral. The video below is short and practical: one tool for the exact moment you catch the comparison mid-scroll. 👇 Click below to watch 👇 More of a reader, or...

17 days ago • 7 min read

Hey there, Reader. Now is your moment to take an actual break to re-energize yourself. I’m Ellie, therapist, mom of 2, and the heart behind The Mama Lunch Break and ēma therapy. As summer break nears its end, I am here to offer you a moment away from the chaos of life. So, grab your headphones, lock the door, and take a few moments to recharge with the video below. I'll lead you through a Breath of Fire activation to help you get a second wind for the final push of summer. 👇 Click below to...

about 2 months ago • 10 min read

Pull up a chair, Reader. If summer break already has you running on fumes, consider this your permission slip to slow down, take a deep breath, and claim a moment just for you. I’m Ellie, therapist, mom of 2, and the heart behind ēma therapy. As we settle into the thick of summer, I wanted to dedicate this edition of The Mama Lunch Break to something we all struggle with: honoring our own capacity. Once a month, I share 20 minutes of bite-sized video and audio designed to help you regulate...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Welcome to the table, Reader. This is your invitation to slow down, breathe, and find a moment just for you. Hi again! I'm Ellie, therapist, mom of 2 and founder of ēma therapy and The Mama Lunch Break. At the end of every month, I’m bringing you 20 minutes (or less) of video and audio focused regulation, real talk, and resources, designed to fit into the cracks of your busy day. So, grab your headphones and hit play below to get started! Be sure to also check out the mindful meditation audio...

4 months ago • 2 min read