Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by Sharana Ali today to discuss the pre-order process for the book they both contributed to called Momming Hard. They are discussing whats in the book, giving a sneak peek to Sharana's chapter and talking about how momming is hard, and how this book is for moms everywhere. The book was done through Leadher Publishing.Follow Amanda on Instagram to pre-order @honest.as.a.mother_ and Sharana @bossthesixedition and follow Leadher @leadherpublishing for all other upcoming projectsSupport the show

Send 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 stage and teaching teenagers how to work through their anxietyFollow Megan on Instagram @gallagher_megan_ and work with her by going to https://www.meganwgallagher.com/Support the show

Send a textBonus Episode ! In honour of Pride Month Amanda is joined by her friends Katrina and Lydia who are members of the LGBTQ+ community who are so open and honest and share their journey through IVF and now pregnancy.Included in this episode:Katrina's journey through IVF and Lydia's journey being the partner through IVF as well as IVF during COVIDFunding for IVF in OntarioHaving conversations with our children about the LGBTQ+ community and how to teach our children that love is loveGender - Boys vs Girls in kids when it comes to toys, colours and everything in betweenWhat Pride month means to both Katrina and LydiaFollow Katrina on Instagram @gettingback2cute_lil_katSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined on the podcast by Dana Graham and they discuss so many different pieces of motherhood including:How Dana's husband is overseas. She is an army wife. What that looks like and how her children handle itAdapting and adjusting each time her husband leaves and then again when he comes homeHow Dana felt like she was missing so much time with her kids so she left her corporate job and became an entrepreneur. Dana is now a podcast host as well and shes bringing on women to show moms that you do not have to choose either working or being at home with your kids, you can have bothFollow Dana on Instagram at: dana_grahamListen to her podcast wherever podcasts can be listened to. Its called Admidst the ChaosSupport the show

Send a text**Trigger warning** This episode includes conversations about abuse, alcoholism and substance abuse.Amanda is joined by Jessica Ashley from the Stay Calm Mom Podcast and they are talking about starting over in motherhood.Included in this episode:Nap times vs quiet timeJessica shares her story of leaving her 10 year relationship when she was 1 month postpartumHow Jessica learned so much about herself through leaving this relationship and becoming a mom but also a single momPTSDMom shaming - how she deals with the different opinions she got when she left her marriageDating while having a child and dating during COVIDHow speaking her truth healed herFollow Jessica on Instagram @jessicaashley.staycalmmomListen to her podcast everywhere you can listen to Podcasts its called Stay Calm Mom:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stay-calm-mom-podcast-show/id1533924984Support the show

Send 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 is packed with tips and tricks for moms everywhere. Get out your paper and pen cause you're going to need them!Follow Justine on Instagram @justinesones or connect with her at her website www.justinesones.comSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Chelsea Stivers who runs the Balance After Baby Instagram Page and they are talking motherhood, what its really like and the many issues that moms are faced with everyday.Included in this episode:Our fears around speaking the "scary thoughts" that come with motherhood and where we think that comes fromHow we think society sets moms up to failHow we are breaking the cycle that has been passed down so many generationsLearning to live in the "grey" of motherhood and that it is not always so black and whiteHow PPD does not have a time frameNormalizing BlippiFollow Chelsea @thebalanceafterbabySupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by the beauilfully honest and wonderful Catie Reay today on the podcast. Catie shares her story into motherhood and how after her 3rd child she struggled with Postpartum depression, Anxiety and Pychosis.**TRIGGER WARNING**Catie speaks about harm intrusive thoughts and that she is a sexual exploitation survivor.Included in this episode:Tiktok and how it has allowed Catie to open upHarm intrusive thoughts - what they looked like for CatieHow she spoke up and got help even with the fear of someone trying to take her childrenPostpartum Psychosis - what is this?How Catie is helping moms gain their freedom and come on the other side of mental illnessFollow Catie on Tiktok @catiereaySupport the show

Send 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.comSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined on the podcast today by Kayleigh Summers and she courageously shares her story with her birth, the trauma, and the toll her birth took on her mental health.Included in this episode:Kayleigh is an AFE survivor - What is an AFE? Can they be prevented?How she had a hysterectomy right after giving birth to her sonHow Kayleigh struggled with guilt postpartumHow we can have two emotions at one timeBonding - How it does not happen for every momFollow Kayleigh on instagram @thebirthtrauma_mamaSupport the show