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Honest as a MotherUnfiltered Reflections: Parenting with ADHD with Aaron BaileySend us a textAmanda is joined by Aaron Bailey who is a ADHD coach that works with both adults and kids to chat about ADHD.Included in this episode:How Aaron taught himself that his ADHD symptoms are not a character flaw and how to work through this.The unknown sides of ADHDParenting and ADHD - How our children trigger us, and how they act as a mirror to us.How dysregulation affects us as parents and how learning about dysregulation can help us when it comes to parenting our children.How an...
2024-11-111h 17Honest as a MotherBinge-Worthy: Our Current TV Obsessions & Book Recommendations with Katie LangdonSend us a textAmanda and Katie are back and they are filling everyone in on what they are currently watching and reading to prepare you for hibernation mode aka Winter.Included in this episode:Our thoughts on "No body wants this" - Adam Brody went from awkward Jewish boy on the OC to the Hot Rabi.Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - if you have not watched, you need to.Dirty Soda - Amanda tries it for the first time.Dr. Odyssey - Katies new faveTell me Lies - Amandas new faveBook Recommendations...
2024-10-3155 minHonest as a MotherTrusting Your Inner Compass: Navigating Mom Gut, Anxiety and Intuition with Katherine Peloso-SmithSend us a textAmanda is joined by Katherine Peloso-Smith who is an Intuitive Leader Coach to chat about trusting ourselves and our intuition. Included in this episode:Katherine shares her first memories of her inner knowing and what she did with this information.Katherine and Amanda talk about intuition and dating. Can we trust our gut when we see what we think are "red flags"?Soulmates? Are they real?Mom Gut - Mothers Intuition Anxiety vs Intuition - Katherines take on how we find out which one we are dealing with.Follow Ka...
2024-10-281h 07Honest as a MotherSOLO EPISODE: ADHD in Women and My DiagnosisSend us a textAmanda is back for another solo episode and this episode has been HIGHLY requested. Amanda shares her story of receiving an ADHD diagnosis.Included in this episode:How this all started - spoiler alert - it was a child who triggered this.How Amanda started to monitoring her symptoms, watched waaaaay too many tiktoks and started taking note of the way she was feeling.How Amanda moved forward with the diagnosisWhat Amanda is doing now - talking medication, routines and more.Link to ADHD/PPD Article: https://www.epicresearch.o...
2024-10-2426 minHonest as a MotherUnder 40 and Fearless: Tackling Breast Cancer Awareness with Beth MarchantSend us a textAmanda is joined by Beth Marchant who is a graphic designer but also a Breast Cancer Survivor and she is here today to raise awareness and advocate for young women to be checking their breasts.Included in this episode:Beth shares her story with beating Stage 3 Breast Cancer and how it has inspired her to share this information with other women.The importance of knowing your body - what is "normal" for you and what is not.How society tells women what is pretty and what "matters" vs what actually...
2024-10-151h 07Honest as a MotherDebunking Women's Mental Health Myths with Dr. Benicio FreySend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Benicio Frey, who is an incredible psychiatrist here in Hamilton, Ontario to talk about Women's Mental Health and to break down some myths and bring us the facts.Included in this episode:Debunking the scary myths: Will developing a postpartum mental illness damage my baby? If I did not have PPD with my first, I won't with my second right?Are their risk factors that are associated with postpartum mental illnesses? Dr. Frey is giving us facts about this one.Can PPD or PPA stay...
2024-07-0154 minHonest as a MotherBirth Plans, Consent and How a Doula Can Support You with Suzzie VehrsSend us a textAmanda is joined by Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and the owner and founder of She Births Bravely which is an organization aimed at providing moms quality information, compassionate care and support through pregnancy and the first 6 months after birth.Included in this episode:Why do we feel the need to give our opinions on how mothers are giving birth and why is this so dangerous?Why Suzzie wants mothers to make logical decisions when making their birth plan based on facts and not opinions of others - including m...
2024-06-241h 12Honest as a MotherAttachment, Default Parenting and Mental Health with Karisa HaverkampSend us a textAmanda is joined by Karisa Havercamp, who is a psychotherapist here in Brantford, Ontario to chat about default parenting and the mothers mental health and so much more.Included in this episode:Attachment Trauma - What is this and why is it important?Does the "repair" we are told to do with our children actually work?Default parenting - Why mothers are exhausted and why is society still telling mothers that they need to do it all.How can we ask for help as mothers?Mom Guilt - Why have...
2024-06-171h 00Honest as a MotherUnveiling the Realities of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Eleni OpperwallSend us a textAmanda is once again joined by the incredible Eleni Opperwall to discuss Postpartum Depression and Anxiety - what the DSM-5 "says it is" vs what lived experience is saying it is.Included in this episode:Defining Postpartum Depression from the DSM-5 vs what mothers who are experiencing PPD are experiencing. Defining Postpartum Anxiety from the DSM-5 vs what mothers are really experiencing.Anger - Why does it show up in both PPD and PPA and why is it an important emotion to pay attention to.How can mothers ask for h...
2024-06-101h 06Honest as a MotherSpirituality, Tower Moments and Learning to Trust Our Intuition with Brittany SchmidtSend us a textAmanda is joined by Brittany Schmidt who is a Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Manifestation & Spiritual Coach to chat about spirituality, healing and learning to lean into yourself and trust your own intution.Included in this episode:The importance of regulating your nervous system.The "tower moment" - what this is, why it is so important."The Uncomfortable In Between" Phase that so many of us go through.How do we know our intuition is speaking or is it anxiety?How can we learn to trust our intuition?Follow...
2024-06-0450 minHonest as a MotherMom Rage, Expectations and the Invisible Load with Erica DjossaSend us a textAmanda is joined by Erica Djossa, founder of Momwell to chat about "Mom Rage" and her new book, "Releasing the Motherload, How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More".Included in this episode:What is "Mom Rage"? - Erica explains from her own experience as well as what she sees in practice.Mom Rage vs Postpartum Rage - what is the difference?What societal messaging is telling mothers and how it impacts us.The invisible load - what is this? Why is it important? How can a mom who is s...
2024-05-2754 minHonest as a MotherMom life, Anxiety & Maternal Mental Health with Renee ReinaSend us a textAmanda is joined by the incredible Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room Podcast to chat mom life and mental health.Included in this episode:Renee shares her experience with Anxiety before she had children by explaining what it looked and felt like for her.Why she chose medication and why it was such an easy decision for her to make.How frustrated Amanda and Renee are that moms do not feel like they can openly say "I'm having a hard time" postpartum and beyond.Follow Renee on IG...
2024-05-2049 minHonest as a MotherResilience in Motherhood: Navigating Postpartum Depression with Ivana GustinSend us a textAmanda is joined by her long time friend and co-worker Ivana Gustin. Ivana is a mother who resides here in Hamilton and is a mental health advocate herself. She is here to share her story and to break the stigma that is still surrounding mental health, especially when it comes to mothers.Included in this episode:Ivana shares that she struggled with depression before she had children, what it felt like to her, how she asked for help and what she did to support herself through this chapter.PTSD...
2024-05-1356 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Megan Martin - Honest as a Mother Book 3Send us a textAmanda is joined by Megan Martin who is another author inside the Honest as a Mother Book 3 to chat about teen pregnancy and adoption.Included in this episode:Megans experience as a co-author and why now was the right time for her to share her story.How Megan started healing herself and ridding herself from the stigma and shame attached to adoption.How writing helped Megan heal.Follow Megan on IG @megatwinmomPurchase the EBOOK on Amazon and donate to Floras Walk here: https://www.amazon.com/d...
2024-05-0124 minHonest as a MotherBreaking the Silence: Kayla Huszar's Journey Through Maternal Mental HealthSend us a textAmanda is joined by Kayla Huszar who is a therapist who specializes in Expressive Art Therapy for Moms to share her story to shed more light on Maternal Mental Health.Included in this episode:Kayla shares her story of when she became a mother and how is was nothing as she expected.Her struggles with Postpartum Depression and how this manifested for her.How she started to heal, and how she had to give herself the permission to get better - you know you relate to this one.Advice for...
2024-04-291h 19Honest as a MotherAuthor Series - Lisa Wright - Honest as a Mother Book 3Send us a textAmanda is joined by Lisa Wright who is one of the authors in Honest as a Mother Book 3 to share her story and her experience as a co-author.Included in this episode:Lisas experience as a co-author and why she feels that this was the right time to share her story.Gender disappointment. What is it? Why is it so "taboo"? and Lisa's experience with it.Moms mental health, why we need to speak more freely about our feelings.Follow Lisa on IG @momofthreepodcastPreorder your EBOOK...
2024-04-2429 minHonest as a MotherFloras Walk and Maternal Mental Health with Eleni OpperwallSend us a textAmanda is joined by Eleni Opperwall, who is a social worker here in Hamilton Ontario to talk about Flora's Walk, and the importance of maternal mental health.**TRIGGER WARNING**This episode included conversation of postpartum psychosis and suicide.Included in this episode:Flora's story - Eleni beautifully lays out what happened with Flora and how Flora's Walk came to be.The importance of Flora's Walk and the message behind it all.A beautiful and honest conversation about mental health supports here in Canada and what Flora's...
2024-04-2245 minHonest as a MotherSolving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynoldsSend us a textAmanda is joined by Psychologist, and author of the book "Solving the ADHD Riddle", Connie McReynolds to chat about ADHD, and diving deeper into what is going on inside our children's brain.Included in this episode:Connie explains what audio and visual processing is, and what red flags we may see in our children if there is a processing issue.Why the "label" may not always be supportive to our children and why we should look deeper.Connie shares experiences from past and current clients, how solving this ADHD riddle...
2024-04-1555 minHonest as a Mother10 Things I wish I Knew Before I Become a Mother with Mariela De SantiagoSend us a textAmanda is joined by Mariela De Santiago, who is the host of the Mama Wears Athleisure Podcast and they are having a real mom chat about the things they wish people would have told them before they became a parent.Included in this episode:Amanda and Mariela share there 10 things that they each wish someone would have told them before they became mothers, plus give tips for any new moms who are listening.Follow Mariela on IG @mamawearsathleisureFollow Amanda @amanda.gurmanDon't forget to...
2024-03-2549 minHonest as a MotherPermission Granted:Granting Yourself Permission to Rewrite Your Life with Shannon TalbotSend us a textAmanda is joined by Shannon Talbot who is a mother, coach and the author of "Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You: Your Guide to Creating the Career & Life of Your Dreams and they are chatting about all things motherhood and redefining happiness.Included in this episode:What did Shannon always believe to be success? What does that look like now?The expectations that Shannon put on herself during the different stages of life and how it impacted her as a person and as a mother.Imposter Syndrome...
2024-03-1852 minHonest as a MotherNavigating Online Safety for Our Children with Andy Murphy AKA The Secure DadSend us a textAmanda is joined by Andy Murphy AKA The Secure Dad to chat about Roblox, Fortnite and online safety.Included in this episode:Online Gaming Safety - How do we know where to start as parents?How can we have conversations with our children about online safety, predators and keep the lines of communication open with our kids.Online chats inside games like Roblox & Fortnite - can we turn them off? If they are on, what should we be concerned about?Grooming - what is it, what does it look like...
2024-03-1154 minHonest as a MotherMom Burnout: Navigating the Exhaustion of Motherhood with Lindsey LeavertonSend us a textAmanda is joined by Lindsey Leaverton who is a mother, and the best selling author of the book "Not another self help book" to talk all things motherhood, burnout and recovering from burnout.Included in this episode:Lindsey gives us the real deal on what it can actually be like raising twins.Lindsey shares what burnout looked like for her, how it manifested and what was the moment she realized she could not go on the way she was.How she worked through the burn out, and continues to do...
2024-03-0459 minHonest as a MotherBeyond the Sheets: Intimacy Expectations, Postpartum Realities and How the Mental Load Affects Desire with Taylor McconachieSend us a textAmanda is joined by Taylor Mcconachie, who is a holistic sex therapist here in Simcoe, Ontario to talk all things sex.Included in this episode:The shameful narrative that women are experiencing when it comes to sex.Postpartum sex - reducing shame and opening the conversation around the 6 week check up - it is not a one size fits all.The disconnect from our bodies after we have a baby, how are bodies “don’t feel like our own anymore”.How the definition of sex changes once you shift from “fun sex”...
2024-02-1952 minHonest as a MotherNurturing the Newborns: What is a Newborn Care Specialist with Cristai SuinnSend us a textAmanda is joined by Cristal Suinn who is the owner of Baby Bliss Newborn Consulting, and is a Newborn Care Specialist herself. Included in this episode:What is a Newborn Care Specialist and why does every new mom need one?Sleep - let's talk about it. Safe sleep and how to start to get your newborn onto a routine.Sleep training vs Sleep conditioning.Cristai shares some tips for new moms and some information you may have never heard before!Work with Christai: www.babyblissnc.comFollow A...
2024-02-1241 minHonest as a MotherReal Talk: Navigating Motherhood – Unfiltered Conversations on the Realities of Postpartum with Lexie CappuccittiSend us a textAmanda is joined by Lexie Cappuccitti who is a mom and an entrepreneur who has this most incredible company Called Hey Moon Mama and she is here to chat all realities of the fourth trimester.Included in this episode:Lexie shares about her twin pregnancy, her c section and what her postpartum experience was ACTUALLY like vs what they tell you it will be like.Lexie shares her experience with breast feeding newborn twins.What we wish people would have told us before we had kids.Moon Mama underwear...
2024-02-061h 06Honest as a MotherResiliency: Navigating Childhood Trauma, Embracing Healing and the Journey Through Motherhood with Jessalyn BiederstadtSend us a textAmanda is joined by Jessalyn Biederstadt who is a survivor of the Willow River, BC, Child pornography case and an incredible mental health advocate to talk about motherhood, mental health and healing through trauma.Included in this episode:What Jessalyn’s “rock bottom” was and how it woke her up to her own traumas, and brought her to the fork in the road of “heal or don’t heal”.Medication - breaking the stigma and how Jessalyn knew it was “time” for her to try medication.Pressures as mothers - Jessalyn’s feeli...
2024-01-2953 minHonest as a MotherYou Are Allowed to Change Your Mind with Carol SzukySend us a textAmanda is joined by Carol Szuky, who is a mentor, entrepreneur and business coach to talk about manifestation, creating your own goals and working through what you actually want vs what we may have been told we should want.Included in this episode:Change is scary, but change is good. You are allowed to change your mind when it comes to what you want out of your life.How becoming a mother can change your priorities in your life, and how we can allow ourselves to pivot.What is a...
2024-01-2253 minHonest as a MotherGut Check: Unraveling the Mind-Gut Connection for Mental Wellness with Dr. Carolina ArreolaSend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Carolina Arreola, who is a licensed N.D. in the U.S. and they are discussing the importance of gut health and how it can affect your mental health.Included in this episode:How does your gut health affect your mental health? Carolina is breaking this down so we can really understand it.How can we support our gut health daily? What small changes can we make to help ourselves?Probiotics - What is the deal and do we need to be taking them?Microbiome...
2024-01-1558 minHonest as a MotherUnleashing Authenticity: The Power of Setting Boundaries and Breaking Free from People Pleasing with Dr. Stephanie LopezSend us a textAmanda is joined by psychologist, and self-awareness coach, Dr. Stephanie Lopez to talk about setting boundaries and breaking away from people pleasing.Included in this episode:What is people pleasing? What are boundaries?Where does people pleasing come from?How it is safe to be human.How many of us that are people pleasers were told to disconnect from our intuition and our true selves in childhood.What is defensiveness and why do people think it is actually think it is part of their personality.Why being a people pleaser...
2023-12-1852 minHonest as a MotherUnveiling Generational Healing: Embracing Inner Child Work with Nicole SchienerSend us a textAmanda is joined by Nicole Schiener who is a registered psychotherapist, mother, wife and mental health advocate for mothers to talk about inner child healing, generational trauma and how is effects our parenting.Included in this episode:Nicole is amazing, and shares her own vulnerable story with us regarding her own experiences with mental illness, both pre-kids and postpartum.How Nicole had an "aha" moment when she realized how her own struggles were interfering with her being the best parent she could be.Inner child healing - why is it...
2023-12-0457 minHonest as a MotherIntuitive Resilience: Surviving Beyond Death with Stephanie ArnoldSend us a textAmanda is joined by Stephanie Arnold who is a best selling author, speaker and mother who is here to share her experience with premonitions, intuition and being clinically dead for 37 seconds. Included in this episode:Stephanie shares her story, which you may already know for the Netflix docuseries "Surviving Death".Stephanie shares how she was having premonitions about her dying on the day she would also give birth to her second child.What advice does she have for moms when it comes to advocating for themselves?How Stephanie has now b...
2023-11-281h 00Honest as a MotherMotherhood, Mental Health and Teen Mom with Mackenzie DouthitSend us a textAmanda is joined by Teen Mom OG Mackenzie Douthit to talk all things motherhood, co-parenting and mental health.**TRIGGER WARNING**This episode has conversations of depression, intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation. Included in this episode:An update on Mackenzie - is she divorced now officially?What does her co-parenting situation look like?How did she end up on 16 and pregnant?Was her entry into motherhood what she expected it to be?Mackenzie opens up about her experience with Postpartum Depression, what it was like f...
2023-11-2050 minHonest as a MotherBravo Buzz with Allie from Bravo After ThoughtsSend us a textAmanda is joined by Allie from the IG account @bravoafterthoughts to chat all things realiTEA. Included in this podcast:Scandoval - not what happened but what has happened since the news broke. Raquel on Bethanys podcast and what we think the next season of VPR is going to look like.RHONJ - Team Melissa or Team Teresa? What are our thoughts on the upcoming season?Summer House - Our thoughts on: Paige and Craig, Amanda and Kyle and Carl and Lindsey.RHOC - Shannons DUI, what will Shannon do moving f...
2023-11-1349 minHonest as a MotherSipping Sober: What is Mommy Wine Culture & Why Do We Need to Talk About It with Celeste YvonneSend us a textAmanda is joined by Celeste Yvonne who is a recovery coach, mother and author of the book "Its not about the Wine" to discuss "mommy wine culture", becoming sober, being sober curious and the mental load of motherhood.Included in this episode:How did alcohol impact her parenting?Anxiety and drinking "Hangxiety" what is it and how did it effect Yvonne so deeply.How can someone get brave enough to say "I do not drink" and how to work through the societal pressures to drink alcohol.Mental load of motherhood...
2023-11-0648 minHonest as a MotherNavigating Motherhood: Unraveling Mental Health and ADHD with Christine CunninghamSend us a textAmanda is joined by Christine Cunningham who is a Social Service Worker here in Ontario who specializes in the perinatal period to talk about maternal mental health and parenting with ADHD.Included in this episode:Parenting with ADHD - what does this look like for Christine? What has her experience been like and what ADHD symptoms did she experience?Grief in motherhood - Christine explains how she wishes she would have received an ADHD diagnosis earlier than when she did and how her life could have been impacted.Labels/Diagnosis...
2023-10-3058 minHonest as a MotherLets Bring Calm to the Chaos with Jenna HermansSend us a textAmandas is joined by Jenna Hermans who is a mother, a best selling author and high performance coach who is here to teach us to bring our choas to calm.Included in this episode:Jenna's journey in motherhood, how after her fourth child she realized something needed to change.How can we learn to calm our chaos? Control - Why do so many moms struggle with control and how can we learn to let it go.Our Basic needs - what are they and how do they add to the c...
2023-10-1659 minHonest as a MotherHelping Kids Conquer Their Worries with Dr. Carrie BullardSend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Carrie Bullard, RN PhD, Nurse psychotherapistCertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse to talk about anxiety.Please can also find me on my linked in account.Included in this episode:What is anxiety and why is it useful? When does it become a problem?Feelings are not facts - how can we work through this with our children?What are physical symptoms of anxiety in children?Can we feed into the anxiety and make our children more anxious?How can we help our children w...
2023-09-1147 minHonest as a MotherUnderstanding the Unique Wiring of Your Child's Brain with Betsy HillSend us a textAmanda is joined by Betsy Hill, who is a teacher and a "neuroeducator" as she calls herself to talk about how to help your child when their brain "works differently".Included in this episode:In this episode we are putting aside the labels such as ADHD and Autism and we are talking about how each child learns.What does "learning differently" look like?How can we support our children if they learn different than their teacher is teaching?How do we raise concerns to the teacher?What is a cognitive...
2023-08-2244 minHonest as a MotherParenting the Highly Sensitive Child with Sarah MooreSend us a textAmanda is joined by Sarah Moore who is a parenting coach and a mother who focuses on what she calls "peaceful parenting" to talk all about Highly Sensitive Children.Included in this episode:What is a Highly Sensitive Child? How do we parent them?Reparenting/Generational TraumaWhy "Use your words" does not work.Focusing on your relationship with your child.Yelling - Does this effect the highly sensitive child differently?Don't forget to get your first order from SPATULA Foods! Use code HONEST for $40 off your first box !
2023-07-1152 minHonest as a MotherDoing the Fourth Trimester Differently with Dr. Sonal PatelSend us a textAmanda is joined by Ted Talk Speaker, mother and neonatologist Dr. Sonal Patel to talk about the fourth trimester, postpartum depression, maternal mortality and so much more.Included in this episode:Sonal shares her experience with her first child. She speaks on her postpartum journey, and how she felt so much pressure to get back to her life, while also trying to enjoy every moment.She opened her own business (Nayacare) to support women in the fourth trimester. Moms mental health and maternal mortality in America.How she is trying t...
2023-07-041h 02Honest as a MotherBump, Baby, Toddler with Jacqueline HunterSend us a textAmanda is joined by the owner and behind the scenes women of the Bump Baby Toddler Expo, Jacqueline Hunter.Included in this episode:What is the Bump Baby Toddler Expo and why do moms want to attend?What can moms expect at the expo?Amanda is speaking at the expo! What other speakers can you expect?Use code momguilt for a 2 for 1 code and get yourself a ticket alongside a friend!Follow bump baby toddler on IG @bumpbabytoddler and visit their website: www.bumpbabyandtoddler.com
2023-05-1828 minHonest as a MotherA Conversation on Child Protection with Brooke RichardsonSend us a textAmanda is joined by Brooke Richardson who is a mother, an author and a fierce advocate for mothers and children. Brooke is here to share her story of her experience in the child protection world.**TRIGGER WARNING**This episode does contain conversation surrounding child abuse.Included in this episode:Brooke shares her story of being fasley accused of child abuse involving her infant daughter in 2018.The amount of hoops that Brooke had to jump through to have anyone listen to her.How Brooke is dealing with...
2023-04-171h 11Honest as a MotherThe Power of Community with Mamaraderie Co-Founder Shelbi Da SilvaSend us a textAmanda is joined by Shelbi Da Silva who is one of the founders of Mamaraderie. Mamaraderie is a moms community that Shelbi and her business partner have created to help other mom find community and friendship. They are currently only inside the Hamilton, Ontario area but have plans this year to expand so stay tuned for your area!Included in this episode:The power of community in motherhood. Why Shelbi feels moms need more support now more than ever.How Mamaraderie works, what is it and why does every mother...
2023-03-2750 minHonest as a MotherThe One Where We Learn About Surrogacy with Leia SwansburgSend us a textAmanda is joined by Leia Swansburg who is the Founder and CEO of The Candian Fertility Consultation to talk all things surrogacy.Included in this episode:What is surrogacy and why would someone need to use a surrogate?How can someone become a surrogate?Do you have to pay for a surrodate?Leia shares her own experience as a surrogate.If you or someone else is interested in becoming a surrogate or you need a surrogate visit: www.fertilityconsultants.caFollow CFC Families on IG @cfc.families
2023-03-2029 minHonest as a MotherSpiritual Awakenings with Jenn FosterSend us a textAmanda is joined by friend, psychic medium, energy healer Jenn Foster to discuss spritiual awakenings, and all things spirit.Included in this episode:What is a spiritual awakening and how do we know we are in on?Can we control a spiritual awakening?Fear - Jenn explains why there is no room for fearAre ghosts real?Quija Boards - Do or don't?Jenn explains how she channels and how we can do the same.Check out Jenn's site:www.thisisjenn.caDont forget to use...
2023-02-151h 05Honest as a MotherLearning to use the Parenting Compass with Cynthia MuchnickSend us a textAmanda is joined by mother, speaker, advocate and best-selling author, Cynthia Muchnick to talk all things parenting.Included in this episode:The pressure we can put on our children to be who we want them be, and not who they are. How can we change this?Social media and mental health of teensMental Health of children overallGrades - Why are we putting so much pressure on grades?College and University - does it really matter which one they go to?Follow Cynthia on IG @parentingcompassCheck out...
2023-01-301h 00Honest as a MotherConcious Parenting with Lavender MorantzSend us a textAmanda is joined by Ted Talk Speaker, Author, Mother and Concious Parenting Coach and she is here to teach us how to become more concious parents.Included in this episode:Lavender shares how we can let go of shame by sharing our secrets. She openly talks about her struggles to allow others to know they can do this as wellConcious parenting - What is it? How can we become more concious parentsThe power of affirmation for both our children and the parentsThe power of meditationFollow Lavender on IG...
2023-01-2348 minHonest as a MotherSend Me Into the Woods Alone with Erin PeplerSend us a textAmanda is joined by mother, writer, and author of the book "Send me into the woods alone" Erin Pepler and they discussing the book, and all things mom life.Included in this episode:Hyperemesis Gravidarum - what is it and Erin shares her experience with it.Mom Guilt when you are pregnant and as your children are newborns, how Erin experienced it and how she dealt with it.Our childrens big emotions and how it is not fun to be screamed at but how we manage to work through it...
2023-01-0949 minHonest as a MotherBeing a "Working Mom" in a World with No "Working Dad" with Jenna WorthenSend us a textAmanda is joined by Jenna Worthen who is the founder of "Mom Who Works" and the author of the book "Mom Who Works" and they are having some real talk about what it is actually like to be a working mom these days.Included in this episode:Why is there no such thing as a "working dad"Jenna's experience with being a working mother and the disadvantages she has felt because of it.How Jenna shares as much as the mental load as possible with her partner and how she...
2022-12-0548 minHonest as a MotherRaising Resilient Children with Dr. Kate LundSend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Kate Lund and they are discussing how to raise resilent children.Included in this episode:Kate shares her health struggles with us and how she had to work through challenges to feel like she could keep up with other children.How we can encourage our children to embrace their differences and allow them to do things their way.How to teach resilience to our children or allow them to teach themselvesHow can we teach our children emotional intelligence and how to approach differences in other...
2022-11-2828 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Danielle Bruner - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is officially LAUNCHED. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this episode:How Danielle felt about being a co-author and what her experience has been like.Danielle shares a little of what is in her chapter, her battle with postpartum depression.Danielle is helping to normalize the tough conversations in this book but also in this episode...
2022-10-2833 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Erika Foster - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is officially LAUNCHED. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this episode:Erika is a mother of biological children and she also has adopted childrenShe speaks about her experience as a co-author and why she felt like it was the right move for her at this timeHer mindset in motherhood. How she is able to keep going
2022-10-2121 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Nathalie Cholette - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is officially LAUNCHED. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this podcast:Natalie shares her experience as a co-author and what she loved about building this communitySelf Compassion - How it has helped Natalie in her motherhood journey and how she hopes to inspire other mothers to do.How she rediscovered herself and how this affected her...
2022-10-1845 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Ashley Treavajo - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is launching SOON. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this episode:What being a co-author has been like for AshleyAshley shares her experience with racisim since becoming a parent and how it impacts herThe conversations we can be having with our own childrenWhat she hopes another mom gets from her chapterFollow Ashley on IG...
2022-10-1331 minHonest as a MotherBody Love with Kate LairdSend us a textAmanda is joined by Kate LairdIncluded in this episode:How to change moms mindset to "I put my kids first" to "I deserve to put myself first"How can we work through the mom guilt and actually take time for ourselves.How we are redefining "working out"How exercise will impact you as a parent in a very positive wayMental Health - How does exercise support our mental healthHow to make small changes that can impact your overall wellnessFollow Kate on IG @loveyourbody_fitnessPREORDER...
2022-10-1040 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Racquel Collins-Milinkovich - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is launching SOON. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this episode:Racquel shares her experience as an Adoptive MamaMom Rage and what it looked like for RacquelHow her life turned around in one single momentHow Racquel hopes this book helps other mothers see that motherhood is so hard, but they are not alone.Follow Racquel...
2022-10-0652 minHonest as a MotherPostpartum Nutrition with Hollistic Nutritionist Lia Gomez LoweSend us a textAmanda is joined by Lia Gomez Lowe who is a hollistic nutritionist that specializies in postpartum/perinatal nutriiton. Included in this episode:How food affects our moods postpartumHow Blood Sugar affects our moods/cravings - How sleep deprivation affects our blood sugars.Lia's top 3 supplements that she would reccommend for momsWhy moms need to priotize sleep - How to make yourself a bedtime routinePostpartum nutrition tipsWhy its best to wait to have another babyFollow Lia on IG @fullbloom_healthCheck out Lia's website : https://fullbloomhealth.ca
2022-10-0357 minHonest as a MotherPop Culture Updates and Reflecting on the Last Month with Katie LangdonSend us a textAmanda and Katie are back at it again talking all the pop culture things and reflecting on their last month.Included in this episode:Khloe's surrogate baby and Tristan beytraying her yet again.Pete and Kim breaking up and how Amanda is devastatedOlivia Newton John passing awayNick Cannon is having another baby.... didnt we call this?Adam Levine - Did he cheat?RIP Queen Elizabeth & our thoughts on the royals moving forwardAmanda and Katies wins and challenges of the last monthFollow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_
2022-09-3055 minHonest as a MotherAuthor Series - Megan Walker - Honest as a MotherSend us a textThe Honest as a Mother book is launching SOON. Amanda has asked each of her authors to come onto the podcast and talk about their experience, what the wrote about and to celebrate the fact that they are now published authors.Included in this episode:Megan shares her experience as a co-authorShares the ups and downs of being a bonus momWhat she hopes people will get from the book and how important Megan thinks it is to be honest about your motherhood experience.Follow Megan on IG @meggyweggy2218
2022-09-2931 minHonest as a MotherThe Bullied Brain with Dr. Jennifer FraserSend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Jennifer Fraser to talk about bullying and what it can do to our brains long term.included in this episode:Are kids really "too sensitive" these days?How adults bully children and teach bullying without even realizing it.Can our brains be affected long term by bullying ? Will it affect how we parent? How we feel about ourselves?Cycle Breaking - What exactly is it and why is it so important.Changing our brains - How can we do it? What steps can we take...
2022-09-261h 01Honest as a MotherADHD with Dr. Walt KarinskiSend us a textIncluded in this episode:What is ADHD?What are the signs and when should we be concerned?Is ADHD overdiagnosed?ADHD Medication - Where to start? Is it safe?Where parents should start if teachers or they are concerned about their child.Buy The Book here: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Medication-Does-Work-Safe/dp/153815577X
2022-09-191h 01Honest as a MotherBreastfeeding, Latch Issues & Ditching the Breastfeeding Pillow with Leanne RzepaSend us a textAmanda is joined by RN & Lactation Consultant Leanne Rzepa and they are talking about breastfeeding & the challenges associated with it.Included in this episode:The pressures of breastfeeding and the expectations we put on ourselves as mothersThe common latch issues that Leanne sees in her practice.Low supply/Over supply issues and how Leanne can helpHow breastfeeding can affect moms mental health and what we can do to helpSore Nipples? We have some tips for youFollow Leanne on IG @nourishconsultingWork with her at: www.nourishconsulting...
2022-09-1240 minHonest as a MotherHealth, Wellness & the Dreaded Pantry with Leeann RybakovSend us a textAmanda is joined by Leeann Rybakov who is a health and wellness coach and they are talking all about bloating.Included in this episode:Bloating - Why does it happen? What could be causing it?Cortisol - What is it and why can it make us bloat?Working out - Are hardcore workouts really whats best for us?The Pantry - Ingriedents we should avoid feeding ourselves and our kidsWater - Why hydration is key in our wellness journeyFollow Leeann on IG leeannrwellness and work with her at...
2022-08-2945 minHonest as a MotherPelvic Health & Incontinence with Kim Vopni AKA The Vagina CoachSend us a textAmanda is joined by Kim Vopni AKA The Vagina Coach and they are talking about pelvic health and incontinence in women.Included in this episode:Incontinence - What is it, are there different types and why does it happen?Will you experience incontinence if you have had a C section?What can we do if we are experiencing incontinence?Prolapse - What is this and why does it happen? Can we stop it?Birthing Positions - What they don't always tell you in the delivery room& SO much more!
2022-08-2242 minHonest as a MotherLike a Mother with Julie ColeSend us a textAmanda is joined by mom and co-founder of Mabel's Label'sm Julie Cole and they are talking motherhood and business and how the two can co-exsist.Included in this episode:How Mabel's Label's started. How to grow a brand from the ground up - in this case from the basement during nap times and up!Mom Guilt and how Julie has no time for itHow to ask for helpHow to drop expectations in motherhoodBuy Julies book "Like a Mother" : https://www.amazon.ca/Like-Mother-Birthing-Businesses-Babies/dp/1989716628/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RT9...
2022-08-1526 minHonest as a MotherComing Togather with Lorraine LowrySend us a textAmanda is joined by her friend and fellow entrepreneur Lorraine Lowry to talk about Togather Hamilton.Included in this episode:Lorraine speaks about her experience as a new "pandemic mom" and what the isolation was like for her and how it sparked her idea of TogatherWe talk about community in motherhood and how important it is for moms to be able to lean on on anotherLorraine shares what exactly Togather is and the programs she has available and coming soon.Please follow and support Togather on their IG @togatherhamilton...
2022-08-0926 minHonest as a MotherMaternal Mental Health, Self Care is Bullsh!t & Not Becoming the Martyr with Peg SadieSend us a textAmanda is joined by psychologist and resilence coach Peg Sadie and they are discussing motherhood, mental health and so much more.Included in this episode:Her story of PPD and Burnout and how therapy did not work for her. She developed her own way of healing and she is sharing it with usTherapy vs coaching - Can they co inside together?Postpartum depression turning into regular depression and what it looks like for PegHow self care has become a superficial buzzword to Peg and whyGet your Calm Mom S...
2022-08-0159 minHonest as a MotherLearning to Mother Without a Mom with Melissa ReillySend us a textAmanda is joined by Melissa Reilly who is a mother, a clinical psychologist and a mom coach who is passionate about helping moms who are separated by their own mother by physical distance, estrangment or death.Included in this episode:Melissa shares her story as someone who lost her mom before she had children and what it was like to learn to be a mother without her.The 3 main people that moms without a mom absolutley need.Mom Guilt & so much more.Follow Melissa on IG: @momswithoutamom...
2022-07-1855 minHonest as a MotherSimplifying Motherhood & Lowering Expectations with Rachel AmaranteSend us a textAmanda is joined by author, wife and mother Rachel Amarante and they are diving into expectations and how to simplify motherhood.Included in this episode:Rachel and Amanda talk about the "generations" of moms such as the "June Cleaver mom" and how this can set us up for failurePerfectionism - How can it show up in our parenting?Learn to find your happy in motherhood, doing what makes you happy and feel goodSimplifying motherhood. How?Follow Rachel on IG@rachel_amarante and work with her : www.theawakeningmotherhoodproject.com
2022-07-1145 minHonest as a MotherTravel Tips with Dawn BarclaySend us a textAmanda is joined by Dawn Barclay who is a mother and an author of the book "Travelling Different" and Dawn is sharing her tips for travelling with neurodiverse and neurotypical children.Included in this episode: Travelling with children in a car - tips for food, stopping, entertainment and moreTravelling with children on a plane - tips for anxiety, food, entertainment and so much moreHow to learn to travel for your children, lower your expectations as a parent and actually enjoy your vacation.Follow Dawn on IG at @traveling_different
2022-07-0443 minHonest as a MotherHow Mindset Can Effect Your Motherhood with Kayleigh KennedySend us a textAmanda is joined by a repeat guest Kayleigh Kennedy and they are talking mindset, how to shift your mindset and why it is so important.Included in this episode:What is mindset and how powerful are our minds really?How mindset can change our motherhood experienceHow Kayleigh shifts her own mind with a toddler and a newborn at homeHow you can start shifting your mindset today with the simplest toolsFollow Kayleigh on IG @_the_mindset_mama or work with her at: www.conway.consulting
2022-06-1354 minHonest as a MotherPrenatal, Postpartum and Pediatric Chiropractic Care with Dr. Casey BakerSend us a textAmanda is joined by Chiropractor Dr. Casey Baker and they are discussing all things wellness.Included in this episode:Why should someone take their child to a chiropractor?Constipation - Can chiro really help with this?Birth Trauma and how it effects our babyFollow and connect with Dr. Casey in IG @drcaseybaker or on her website www.drcaseybaker.com
2022-06-0643 minHonest as a MotherMaternal Mental Health with Alison Chisholm from Alli TherapySend us a textAmanda is joined by psychotherapist Alison Chisholm to wrap up mental health awareness month and they are diving into the topic of maternal mental health.Included in this episode:Postpartum Depression and Anxiety - What can they look like?When should a mom worry about her mental health? Are there warning signs?How can a mom get support?Alli Therapy and what they have to offer for momsGet yourself some support from Alli Therapy at: https://alli.ioRegister for the workshop with Amanda and Alison...
2022-05-3047 minHonest as a MotherMotherhood & Mindfulness with Melissa MacIntoshSend us a textAmanda is joined by her friend Melissa, a mindfulness coach and they are talking about mindfulness in motherhood.Included in this episode:Learning to love yourself, being your own best friendMindfulness - What is it? Why is it important? What are the benefits?How can we incorporate it into our lives and into our children's lives?Follow Melissa on IG @mindfulkidsstratfordConnect with Melissa also at: www.mindfulkidsstratford.com/
2022-05-2444 minHonest as a MotherADHD, Sexuality & Mental Health with Lisa HicksSend us a textAmanda is joined by her Lisa Hicks, a content creator,a mom, mental health advocate and so much more.Included in this episode:Lisa shares her story with ADHD, how it effects her as a person, as a motherWhat it is actuall like being a content creatorMental Health, Self Worth, Self ImageComing out as Bisexual - What this looked like for Lisa and her familyHaving the conversations around sexuality, mental health and race with our childrenAnd so much more.Follow Lisa @thelisahicks on TikTok and IG.
2022-05-161h 03Honest as a MotherWhen Wishes Change with Tricia RoosSend us a textAmanda is joined by mother, speaker and author Tricia Roos and Tricia is sharing her story of loss on the podcast today.** TRIGGER WARNING**Conversations around infant death and grief.Included in this episode:Tricia shares her story of her daughter Annabelle that was born with Trisomy 18 and how she passed away 6 days after she was bornWe are talking about guilt - How Tricia wanted another baby after Annabelle but sturggled with guilt, and how she worked through itHow Tricia is now helping moms everywhere by...
2022-05-0241 minHonest as a MotherHealing PPD/PPA, Chakras & Motherhood with Chiara TownleySend us a textAmanda is joined by her friend Chiara Townley and they are talking about emotions, healing, PPD and so much more.Included in this episode:Chiara shares her experience with PPD/PPAHealing through body work/chakra healingWhat are chakras and why are they important?Chiara has a workshop coming up as stated in the episode. To check out more or to register please go to: https://www.chiarabtownley.com/workshop
2022-04-1838 minHonest as a MotherBalance and Bliss, Diet Culture, and Wellness with Andrea MondouxSend us a textAmanda is joined by Andrea Mondoux, mother, author and wellness coach and they are diving into diet culture and wellness in the motherhood space.Icluded in this episode:Diet Culture - How we cannot protect our children from it, or society standards but how we can lead by example as parents.The "Bounce Back"that moms feel pressure to doAndrea talks about what wellness actually is vs what we think it isHow we can take care of ourselves, mind, body and soulFollow Andrea on Instagram @balanceblissblog...
2022-03-2143 minHonest as a MotherMoney Mindset with Amber TruebloodSend us a textThis week Amanda is joined again by Amber Trueblood and they are talking finances this week.Included in this episode:The guilt and shame that are surrounded around finances and what we can do with these feelingsMoney Mantras and Affirmations. Do they work? How can we go about them?Relationships and money. How can we handle these tough conversations.Communication techniques in having these conversationsIf you want help releasing limiting beliefs and subconscious fears around money...I recommend Lisa Thomas. She's a transformational leader...
2022-03-141h 08Honest as a MotherPostpartum Depression, Mental Health and Motherhood with Author Jessica Wendi AbelSend us a textAmanda is joined by Jessica Wendi Abel, mother and auhor of the book "The Little Blue Rocketship" and they are talking about postpartum depression, mental health and more.Included in this episode:Talks around postpartum depression, what it looked like for Jessica with her first childHow you can prepare for postpartum struggles with your second childTalking to our children about our own emotions and why mom may be having a hard timeHow Jessica came to the idea of writing a childrens book about postpartum depressionFollow Jessica o...
2022-03-0750 minHonest as a MotherSocial Media Safety and Human Trafficking with Stephanie OlsenSend us a textAmanda is joined by Stephanie Olsen and they are talking about online safety, human trafficking and how to approach this conversations with our children.Included in this episode:What is Human Trafficking and what does it look like?How do we approach this conversation with our children?What is the proper age for social media? Is there one?Work with Stephanie at www.setmefreeproject.net
2022-02-2144 minHonest as a MotherMotherhood, Postpartum Anxiety and Josies Busy Calender with Jenn WintSend us a textAmanda is joined by Jenn Wint today on the podcast and they are chatting about Jenn's newly released childens book "Josie's Busy Calendar".Included in this episode:Jenn shares how she struggled with postpartum anxiety and how it pushed her to write a childrens book to talk about anxietyHow Jenn hopes the book will help children learn that they can and should choose themselves firstHow to identify and name anxiety with our childrenThe power through story tellingFollow Jenn on Instagram @jenn_wintPurchase Josies Busy Calendar...
2022-02-1433 minHonest as a MotherMarriage After Kids, Relationship Seasons, and Goals as a Couple with Allison VillaSend us a textAmanda is joined by Allison Villa, a psychotherapist and relationship therapist and they are taking about what exactly can happen to our marriages/relationships once we have children.Included in this episode:How having children effects your marriage and is it normal?The relationship seasons - What are they and which one are you in?How to talk to your spouse about your long term goals as a couple. We are not talking about marriage and kids here.Intimacy - What are the different typesFollow Allison on Instagram @a...
2022-01-3145 minHonest as a MotherThe Sex and Bodies Talk with Mandi NuttallSend us a textAmanda is joined by best selling author, former high school health and sex education teacher, Mandi Nuttall and they are talking about sex, when to discuss and the importance of teaching our children about their bodies.Included in this episode:How we can teach our children as young as toddlers to use proper language when talking about their bodiesHow to remove shame surrounding our bodiesConsentHow to talk to our teens/preteens about sexHow to create a solid foundation with our teens so they are comfortable to come and speak to...
2022-01-2444 minHonest as a MotherNavigating Friendships with Jessica SpeerSend us a textAmanda is joined by author Jessica Speer to discuss navigating friendships with our children especially during the preeteen and teenage years.Included in this episode:How to help our toddlers/preschoolers navigate friendships (Sharing, hitting, tantrums)How to help our children when they are young to use their words to express themselves with their friendsLabelling children and why this is harmfulJessica shares advice for parents whos children are having trouble socializing since the pandemicGirl friends- Why are they so hard to navigate especially the preteen and teenage years. How can...
2022-01-1739 minHonest as a MotherParenting Wholeheartedly with Danielle BettmannSend us a textAmanda is joined by ECE and Parenting Coach Danielle Bettman and they are talking about all the many struggles of parenting children while also navigating their emotional well being.Included in this episode:Disipline. Danielle teaches us about positive disipline and how to let go of poer strugglesSenstive children, big emotions - how can we handle these better?Generational trauma and how we can do betterTips on how to handle tantrums - Amanda shares her biggest tantrum experience yetTips for parentings who are in the thick of it and not...
2021-11-0151 minHonest as a MotherThe One With Carolyn From the Mom BabesSend us a textAmanda is joined by Carolyn 1/2 of The Mom Babes today and they are talking about power and importance of community in motherhood.Included in this episode:How the Mom Babes community came to be and why it was important Non-Negotiables when it comes to self careCarolyn shares the moment that she changed when she was a mom. How motherhood changes usCoauthoring and why its so fun and so powerfulFollow the Mom Babes @themombabes and purchase their book at: https://www.themombabes.com/mombabe-shop/the-mombabes-a-motherhood-anthology
2021-10-2548 minHonest as a MotherHow Honest as a Mother Came to BeSend us a textSolo Podcast #2 and Amanda is answering her number one asked question of why she started the podcast.Included in this episode:Amanda shares how the idea of her podcast came to beHer experience into motherhood and how it was not at all what she expectedFollow Amanda on instagram @honest.as.a.mother_Apply to be a co-author in the Honest as a Mother Book at: https://www.lead-her.com/apply
2021-10-0720 minHonest as a MotherInferitility Struggles, Motherhood & Mental Illness with Kathryn MillhouseSend us a textAmanda is joined by the amazing Kathryn Millhouse of Motherup. Kathryn and Amanda are getting honest as a mother about so many topics on this weeks episode.Included in this episode:Kathryns journey with infertility and what that was like for herBonding - How Kathryn did not bond with her daughter right away and how it is okayPostpartum Anxiety and Depression - what it looked like for Kathryn and how she had to naviagte through the healthcare system blind to get herself the right help.Breastfeeding - What a challenge...
2021-10-0445 minHonest as a MotherStarting School & How Motherhood is WeirdSend us a textAmanda is starting her own mini solo episodes and this week she is diving into introducing herself, and how her son Connor started school this year. She is talking about her feelings around him starting school and how he has become so independent. She talks about how motherhood is weird. It can want you wanting one thing one minute and another the next and she cannot keep up.Follow Amanda on Instagram @honest.as.a.mother_ Apply to be a Co-Author in her upcoming book "Honest as a mother" a...
2021-09-2317 minHonest as a MotherFASD and Finding Hope with Natalie VecchioneSend us a textAmanda is joined by Natalie Vecchione who is a podcast host, a mom, and the co-founder of FASD Hope.Included in this episode:Natalie shares how she adopted both of her children and how they were two very different adoptionsNatalies son was diagnosed with FASD and she talks with Amanda through this journey and what it was like for her and her familyNatalie started FASD Hope with her husband. She tells us about thisFollow Natalie on Instagram @fasdhope and learn more about their foundation at :https://www.fasdhope...
2021-07-0542 minHonest as a MotherMomming Hard Presale Talk with Jen and Tesha from Now What PodcastSend us a textAnother Bonus Episode to hear more about presales of our collaborative coauthor book coming out very soon!Amanda is joined by fellow co-author Jenn Hoffmeister and Tesha Gibbon and they are chatting about what they wrote about in the book, why they chose a coauthor project and what this has been like for them so far.To get your copy of Momming hard please reach out to any of the authors of the book. You can find more information here: https://www.lead-her.com/momming-hard
2021-06-2523 minHonest as a MotherAnxiety and Teenagers with Megan GallagherSend us a textAmanda is joined this week by 6 times TED Talk speaker and 4 times New York Times best selling author Megan Gallagher and they are talking about anxiety in teens.Included in this episode:Megan shares her story of panic attacks and how she was able to reach out to her parents when she was a teenSocial Media - Do we think its a cause to anxiety? How teens are dealing with anxiety these days and how teens think social media plays a partMegan is now sharing her story on the TED st...
2021-06-2137 minHonest as a MotherMotherhood Burnout and Self Care with Justine SonesSend us a textAmanda is joined today by Justine Sones who is a self-care coach who helps moms take better care of themselves however they need.Included in this episode:Justine explains how she was a massage therapist and saw a connection between stress and the way the body physically reacts to it Burnout - We are talking about it in regards to the pandemic but also how moms are in this constant fight or flight mode.How to learn to sit with your feelings to understand why we act out sometimesThis episode i...
2021-05-3144 minHonest as a MotherPostpartum OCD with Jenna OverbaughSend us a textAmanda is joined by licensed therapist Jenna Overbaugh to discuss Postpartum OCD.Included in this episode:What is postpartum OCD vs PPD and PPA?Doubt - how doubt plays a huge part in OCD and whyIs Postpartum OCD temporary?How OCD is treated and no its not just meds and therapyHow mental health is not prioritised for moms at allFollow Jenna on instagram @jenna.overbaugh and access help at www.treatmyocd.com
2021-05-1344 minHonest as a MotherHow the Pandemic has Taken a Toll on Mothers with Andrea O'ReillySend us a textAmanda is joined today by Andrea O'Reilly who is a professor for the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at York University.Discussed in the podcast:How Moms are also Frontline Workers The Emotional Labour of Motherhood - what is this and how come mothers take this on so heavily? How mothers have had to become teachers, chefs, the cleaning staff AND work from homeMothers having to take a pause on their careers or leave the work force entirley. Putting women back at least 10 years or more...
2021-03-2242 minHonest as a MotherCovid Talk with Dr. Tara EganSend us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Tara Egan, a child psychologist, and they are diving into the pandemic and how it could be effecting our children. Many topics are covered during this episode including:Social Media and how much is too much screen timeHow screen time can be very useful How important it is for our children to have a back and forth conversation even if its through Zoom or facetime.Mental Health - how can we help them if they are strugglingThe "Covid Slide" when it comes to gradesC...
2021-03-0148 minHonest as a MotherSpirit, Energy, and Sensitive Children with Psychic Medium Jenn FosterSend us a textAmanda is joined by her friend Jenn Foster who is a medium and they are talking all things spirit. Discussed in this podcast today:How Jenn found out she was gifted and what her gifts areThe 5 ClairsSensitive Children and AnxietyHow Children are sensitive to peoples energy and how you can helpMeditation Teaching your children to love themselvesFollow Jenn on Instagram @thisisjenn_jenniferfosterJenn's site: https://www.divinelylit.com/
2020-12-2448 minHonest as a MotherLearning to find your momfidence and building a business with Courtney St CroixSend us a textAmanda is joined by her friend Courtney St Croix and they talk about momfidence, where that comes from and how you can achieve it. Courtney tells Amanda about how she built her business, what Momfident AF Media is all about, and all the projects she has on the go. Momfident AF media offers co-authoring projects as well as the opportuity to write your own book.Find out more information about these projects at her website:https://www.momfidentaf.com/
2020-12-0741 minHonest as a MotherA Journey through Autism with Teresa HedleySend us a textAmanda is joined by Teresa Hedley, the author of "Whats not allowed?". Teresa is a mom of Erik, who has Autism. Teresa is very open and honest and discusses what the red flags were for her, how she received his diagnosis and her feelings about it. She openly discusses her fears for her son and how she grieved the life she was "supposed" to have. Teresa is now a huge advocate for Autism. She has so much to offer in this episode. Enjoy!Purchase Teresa book here: https://www.a...
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