I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

"I just wanted a physical, embodied way to let go of everything I was carrying as a new mom. I needed to create community and bond, without having to talk. I was looking for joy, fun, and connection - and I knew other moms probably were too."

"I'd been shocked by how hard the transition to parenting was. I am a trained mental health counselor, and I do everything I'm supposed to to care for my physical, mental, and spiritual health. Yet, I was struggling desperately with undiagnosed postpartum depression and anxiety."

"I just wanted someone to come sit next to me and explain why becoming a mom felt so overwhelming. I wondered if dancing could be a way to create that connection with other women, without needing to vent or pretend that everything was OK."

Elizabeth Wellington, a Denver-based mom and trained mental health counselor, struggled with undiagnosed postpartum depression and anxiety despite following standard self-care practices. Traditional talk therapy and mom groups proved insufficient for her needs. Overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, Wellington realized she craved a physical, embodied way to release stress and connect with other mothers through dance rather than conversation. She partnered with her friend Sarah, who had entrepreneurial experience, to create Moms Feelin' Themselves. The initiative offers dance parties for mothers in multiple cities, providing a judgment-free space where women can experience joy, fun, and community connection without needing to verbally process their struggles or maintain appearances.

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