Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by another beautiful author from Honest as a Mother Book 3, Laura Sinclair to chat all things motherhood and entrepreneurship.Included in this episode:Laura shares why she wanted to share her story of her entry into motherhood now and why it felt like the right time.Laura shares her struggles with balancing her business and being a mother.Lauras entry into motherhood and why it was not what she expected.What you can expect to read in Lauras chapter of this book.Follow Laura on IG @itslaurasinclairHonest as a Mother Book 3 is launching SOON - stay tuned for details!Support the show

Send 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 get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by one of the authors in Honest as a Mother Book 3, the final book which is coming SOON!Included in this episode:Jennifer shares her experience as a co-author and why now was the right time for her to share her story.Jennifer is a single mother to a son with special needs, she shares her experience and how she hopes her story will inspire and uplift other mothers.Follow Jennifer on IG and connect with her to purchase a copy of Honest as a Mother Book 3 @drojen7Support the show

Send 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 - How did Shannon work through it?How Shannon figured out no one was coming to save her but herself.How can we start to prioritize ourselves?Follow Shannon on IG @shannontalbot_coachingBuy her book: https://www.amazon.ca/Breaking-Free-Holding-Creating-Career-ebook/dp/B0CQRMBC3T Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show

Send 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 online and what we need to know as parents.Cell phones - Andy shares great tips for giving your kids their first  cell phone.Social Media Safety - Andy gives us great tips for how we can keep our kids safe - and it starts with keeping them off of it as long as possible.Follow Andy on IG @thesecuredad Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show

Send 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 so.The importance of asking for help, and acknowledging the burn out for what it is.Follow Lindsey on IG @lindseykaneleavertonPurchase her book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1632997428?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9YYEJ4NQRD80Q0KJ3C8SDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show

Send 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” to “having a baby sex”.The mental load and desire.Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Follow Taylor on IG @embodiedsexualwellnessFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurmanSupport the show

Send 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 Amanda on IG @amanda.gurmanDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show

Send 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 - why Lexie created these and why Amanda is so passionate about them too.Follow Lexie on IG @heymoonmamaDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Do you want to get a pair of Moon Mama Underwear?! Use my code AMANDAGURMAN and get 15% off your order. Support the show

Send 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 feelings on this.Sleepovers - Our feelings on them.Cellphones - safety/our thoughts and opinions.Having the tough conversations with our kids and how it feels to take away the innocence. Her advice on how to heal yourself and regulate your nervous system.Follow Jessalyn on IG @invisiblescarspodcastDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Support the show