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I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview Nancy Massotto, the Executive Director of the Holistic Moms Network. Massotto is also mother to two boys, both of whom were born at home. Before embarking on her journey into motherhood, Dr. Massotto completed her Ph.D. in political science with a specialization in gender studies and feminist theory and worked for several non-profit research institutes. Massotto also taught classes on gender, international relations, and feminist theory at the University of Maryland, American University, and the George Washington University.

Taking time out to start her family, Dr. Massotto founded the Holistic Moms Network, Inc. to help parents interested in natural and holistic living to find support and resources for their parenting choices. She has guided the organization from its local origins into a national non-profit network with more than 130 chapters across the United States and Canada. She is a dedicated advocate for natural living and holistic medicine. Dr. Massotto currently resides in New Jersey with her husband, Mike, two sons, and two rescued dogs.

What is the Holistic Moms Network?

The Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit organization connecting parents who are passionate about holistic health and green living. We have more than 130 Chapters across the United States hosting monthly meetings and playgroups. Through a dynamic e-mail discussion loop, our members build strong support networks and often share life-changing advice and information that empowers them to create positive change within their families and their communities.

All parents and others who share a passion or interest in holistic health and green living are invited to join the Holistic Moms Network. We are a very diverse group including moms, dads, expecting parents, grandparents, and holistic professionals who are seeking education, support, and community. At the Holistic Moms Network we believe that becoming a holistic parent is a journey and where we are on that journey and what paths we choose to get there vary considerably. So whether you are just starting to get interested in eating healthy or have been using natural medicine and living green for many years, you will find HMN to be a welcoming community!


What are the concerns of Members of the Holistic Moms Network?

Our members share a common interest in natural and healthy solutions for non-toxic living. For many parents, living holistically begins with parenthood and, often, pregnancy. During pregnancy many moms become aware of the importance of eating healthfully, exercise, and reducing stress for the benefit of their child and themselves. At this time, they may also become aware of a desire to reduce their exposure to toxins, whether such things as mercury in fish, chemicals in paint and furniture, or plastics used in baby bottles and toys. Embarking on their parenting journey, many parents find these issues – and more – to become a primary interest for them. Among our members, there are many passions – from natural childbirth and breastfeeding to green cleaning and reducing our carbon footprint for future generations.

What is Holistic Health?

At the Holistic Moms Network, we believe that holistic health means balancing and integrating the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and parenting and seeking respectful and nurturing relationships with others and the environment. We also believe that parents need to actively participate in and take responsibility for their health decisions and the healing process by being informed and making educated decisions for themselves and their families.

To learn more about the Holistic Moms Network, visit their website here!

Stay tuned for the next installment of my interview with Nancy, as she shares with us her top five tips for transforming your home into a safer and healthier environment!