A Happy, Healthy Mom: Your Guide to Less Stress, Better Teamwork, and More Joy on the Journey Paperback – August 25, 2026

The demands of motherhood can quietly deplete your body and mind. This science-based, reassuring guide will help you restore your energy, balance, and well-being, so you can be the Mom you want to be.As a mother, you are carrying more than ever: work, home, constant demands, chronic sleep loss, and the invisible mental load of keeping everything running. Taking care of your needs often feels impossible. From Rick Hanson, PhD, clinical psychologist; Jan Hanson, LAc, nutrition specialist; and Ricki Pollycove, MD, gynecologist-obstetrician, A Happy, Healthy Mom offers a compassionate roadmap to help moms get the rest, nutrition, help, and comfort they need. This comprehensive guide addresses the full range of physical, psychological, and relationship challenges that can peak in the demanding early years from infancy through elementary school. Inside, you'll learn how to: Tune into your own body and needs with zero judgement or self-blameSolve common hormonal, mood, or gastrointestinal problemsProtect yourself from stress and stop irritability before it startsRestore important minerals drained by pregnancy and breastfeedingIncrease teamwork and emotional intimacy with your partnerReturn to a normal sleep cycle after your child is sleeping through the nightEat healthy meals that take only minutes to prepareRequest the right medical tests at the right time Far too many mothers are physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted, which can overshadow the deeply rewarding experience of motherhood. Featuring stories from real mothers, this book will ensure that you thrive—not just survive—while taking care of your little one. Read more