Honest as a Mother

Send 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 your copy of "Honest as a Mother" the E-BOOK today :https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0BG12VLQD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honest+as+a+mother&qid=1664295261&s=digital-text&sprefix=honest+as%2Cdigital-text%2C70&sr=1-1Support the show

Send 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 on IG @thecrazyasianmomPREORDER your copy of "Honest as a Mother" the E-BOOK today :https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0BG12VLQD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honest+as+a+mother&qid=1664295261&s=digital-text&sprefix=honest+as%2Cdigital-text%2C70&sr=1-1Support the show

Send 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.caPREORDER the Honest as a Mother EBOOK NOW -It will be delivered to your device on October 17! Hardcopies to follow !!!Order your copy here:https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0BG12VLQD/ref=zg_bsnr_5790834011_sccl_1/147-4355404-5809510?pd_rd_i=B0BG12VLQD&psc=1Support the show

Send 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_ Follow  Katie on IG @katiellangdonPREORDER your copy of "Honest as a Mother" the E-BOOK today :https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0BG12VLQD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honest+as+a+mother&qid=1664295261&s=digital-text&sprefix=honest+as%2Cdigital-text%2C70&sr=1-1Support the show

Send 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 @meggyweggy2218PREORDER your copy of "Honest as a Mother" the E-BOOK today :https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0BG12VLQD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honest+as+a+mother&qid=1664295261&s=digital-text&sprefix=honest+as%2Cdigital-text%2C70&sr=1-1Support the show

Send 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 to heal our brains.How all children are "good children" how we should look at bullying as a medical issue and not labelling children as "bad".Follow Jennifer on IG @bulliedbrain Purchase her book :https://www.amazon.ca/Bullied-Brain-Scars-Restore-Health/dp/1633887782/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+bullied+brain+heal+your+scars+and+restore+your+health&qid=1663858156&sprefix=the+bullied%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Support the show

Send 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:Jen shares her experience as a coauthor.We talk about Jens story - how she became a mother at 40 for the 3rd time.Expectations and how they are alwaysset too highFollow Jen on IG @jjstandsforjenniferjeanWatch for updates coming SOON for The Honest as a Mother BOOK!!Support the show

Send 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/153815577XSupport the show

Send 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:Janet shares her experience as a coauthor and what the support did for her along the way and through her writing process.Janet shares a snippet into what she wrote about in her chapter. She shares a little bit of her infertility journey, and the length she went to to have her twins. Janet shares the realness of what it is like to have twins as a first time mom.Stay tuned for the link to purchase the Honest as a Mother Book!!Follow Janet on IG @janet.rennie.16Support the show

Send 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.netSupport the show