Mom Forward
Pause. Connect. Figure out what’s next.
Motherhood changes your life. It doesn’t have to erase you. Mom Forward is a live, small-group space for mothers of babies up to 18 months to think about who they are now, what they want next, and how motherhood and the rest of life fit together.
- 6 TuesdaysNovember 10 – December 15, 2026
- 8:30–9:30 a.m. ET6:30–7:30 a.m. MST · Live on Zoom
- 6–8 momsBabies welcome
Founding circle: max. 8 places. Full program $179, including a complimentary 1:1 coaching session. Single weekly sessions $35.
Is this for you?
Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking:
- “I don’t know who I am anymore.”
- “I miss my old life.”
- “I want to go back to work, but I’m not sure how.”
- “I need adult conversation.”
- “I feel like I’m failing at everything.”
- “I’m exhausted.”
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Mom Forward is for you if you are:
- A mom of a baby between 0 and 18 months
- A professional whose career has been a big part of who you are
- Getting ready to return to work, or recently back
- Feeling isolated, stretched thin or a little lost in the new routine
- Looking for meaningful conversation and fresh perspective, rather than therapy
How it works
Six live sessions on Zoom, one a week, in a small circle where everyone has space to be heard.
6–8 moms per circle
Small enough to get to know each other, big enough for different perspectives.
Babies welcome
Feeding, rocking, a camera-off moment: all part of it, no apology needed. The baby is present; the conversation is about you.
Stay connected between sessions
With your agreement, we’ll add you to the group’s iMessage chat, so the conversation can keep going during the week and you can lean on each other.
Bring your baby. Bring your coffee. Bring the version of yourself that exists today.
The six-week journey
Each week has one theme. We bring the questions; you bring your experience.
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Week 1Nov 108:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTCreating a Life That Works for Me
Balance, support and everyday life
- Sharing the load: responsibilities, mental load and asking for help
- What actually matters: priorities, boundaries and letting go of “shoulds”
- Making life easier: small changes that create more space and energy
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Week 2Nov 178:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTFinding Your Village
Connection, friendship and belonging
- Finding your people: friendship in a new season of life
- Asking for what you need: support, vulnerability and letting people in
- Creating connection: building a village that feels meaningful and real
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Week 3Nov 248:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTThanksgiving: Gratitude Without Perfection
Family, expectations and a holiday that works for you
- The first (or busiest) holidays as a mom: traditions, travel and naps that don’t line up
- Expectations and boundaries: family visits, unsolicited advice and saying no with kindness
- Gratitude for real life: noticing what’s going well, including in yourself
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Week 4Dec 18:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTReturning to Work
Transition, confidence and making it work in practice
- Am I ready? Mixed feelings about going back, and what you want from work now
- Making the transition: childcare, logistics, conversations with your employer and a realistic first few weeks
- Back with confidence: owning your skills, setting boundaries and redefining success as a working mom
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Week 5Dec 88:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTRediscovering Me
Identity, energy and the woman behind the roles
- Who am I now? Identity beyond being a mom
- What brings me back to myself? Energy, joy, interests and confidence
- Making room for me: reconnecting with the parts of yourself you want to keep
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Week 6Dec 158:30–9:30 a.m. ET
6:30–7:30 a.m. MSTDesigning My Next Chapter
Clarity, possibility and what comes next
- What do I want more of? Values, desires and possibilities
- What am I ready to change? Choosing what to start, stop or continue
- One step forward: turning clarity into a realistic next move
Your facilitators
Mara Czegel, PhD
Founder, Ember Psychotherapy Collective
Mara works with individuals, couples and families, and specializes in working with anxiety. Prior to becoming a therapist, she worked as a researcher at Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania, and as a Fulbright scholar in Budapest, Hungary, studying psychotherapeutic interventions for anxiety disorders.
Judit Minda, MA
Solution-focused coach
Judit brings more than 10 years of marketing leadership in an international corporate environment. She led teams across Central European markets and became a leader while raising two young children, so she knows firsthand what it takes to combine ambition and motherhood. Judit works with clients around motherhood & career, redefining priorities, parental burnout, postpartum challenges and life transitions.
Pricing
Join for the full journey, or come to the sessions that speak to you most.
Founding circle, max. 8 places
Full program
$179
for all 6 sessions Save $31
- All six live sessions
- The group chat
- A complimentary 50-minute 1:1 solution-focused coaching session with Judit Minda
Drop in
Single session
$35
per session
- One live session of your choice
The founding circle has max. 8 places. After the first cohort, the full-program price will increase.
Frequently asked questions
Is this group therapy?
No. Mom Forward is a facilitated conversation circle, focused on perspective, connection and practical next steps. If you’d like individual support, our therapists at Ember are here for that too.
What if my baby needs me during the session?
That’s expected. Feed, rock, step away or turn your camera off whenever you need to. Babies are part of the circle.
What if I miss a session?
Life with a baby is unpredictable. Each session stands on its own, so you can rejoin the following week without falling behind.