Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by parenting coach, speaker and author Michelle McVittie to talk about our mental health and why it is so important to maintain.Included in our episode:Michelles transition into motherhood - what it was like for her.How important is our mental health actually?How can our mental health affect our children?The stigma surrounding mental health. The stigma surrounding medication for both mom and for kids.Ontario's healthcare system. Where does a parent even start if their child id struggling?How can a parent coach help?Follow Michelle on IG @momthemanagerSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is once again joined by her friend Katie Langdon to have the tough conversation of whats happening in the U.S.** TRIGGER WARNING **Included in this episode:The shooting that happened in Nashville. Where Katie and Amanda both stand in regards to the issue.Follow Katie on IG @katiellangdon and Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Tanisha Shedden who is a liscensed therapist and trauma survivor and she is here to talk childhood trauma and cycle breaking.Included in this episode:Trauma - The importance of trauma and how it can effect youWhy we need to stop comparing traumasTraumatic Birth - What is it and how they impact mothers every single dayCycle Breaking - How Tanisha is breaking cycles from her familyWhat the importance of boundaries areFollow Tanisha on IG @foundbytanishaSupport the show

Send 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 need a membership?The importance of learning who you are outside of mom.Creating a safe space for moms of all walks of life in this community.Follow Mamarederie on IG at @mama_raderieWant to learn more about the membership?www.mamaraderie.caSupport the show

Send a textAmanda has another solo podcast today and she is discussing the importance of sharing your hard.Included in this episode:The Honest as a Mother Book 2 Manuscript is done! Amanda shares a little of what is to come.Why Amanda feels its so important to share our stories of our struggles. Maternal mental health chatFollow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Support the show

Send 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.familiesSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by her friend, mother, author and fellow entrepreneur Andrea Mondoux to have an open and honest conversation about motherhood, diet culture and more.Included in this episode:Being a mother, what mom guilt can feel like when you are trying to build a business.Working on your dream during nap and bed time.Grandparents - DID we go there? We sure did.Diet CultureCycle BreakingFollow Andrea on IG @the.balance.bliss Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Susan Landers who is a retired NICU physician, author and mother to talk about what it is actually like to be a working mom, and working mother burnout.Included in this episode:What Susan's challenges were as a working mother.Mom Guilt - How did she deal with it?How was Susan able to separate the NICU from her own parenting.Working mother burnout - what it looks like, and how to work through it.Follow Susan on IG @drsusanlanders and purchase her book: https://susanlandersmd.comSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by her friend Katie to talk motherhood, pop culture and life updates.Included in this episode:ADD/ADHD - Amanda and Katie are both self diagnosising themselves and they explain why.Amanda admits to being the problem, but don't tell her husband.Teen Mom Drama - Where Amanda and Katie both stand on the divorce f Ryan and Mackenzie Edwards.Kelsey Ballerini and her divorce, her new music, and why Katie related so much to this.Follow Katie on IG @katiellangdon and Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Josie Adams who is a friend, mother and owner of the Little Creative Co to talk about her experience with purity culture.**TRIGGER WARNING**Included in this episode:How purity culture affected Josie as a child and teen, and how it also was brought into her marriage.How Josie is healing and finding her own path How she is handling the topic of "purity" in her home and with her childrenFollow Josie on IG @thelittlecreativeco_Support the show