Honest as a Mother

Send a textAmanda is joined by mother and mental health advocate Kiri Vanderwel to talk mental health and ADHD in motherhood.Included in this episode:Kiri shares her experience in motherhood with capacity. What does this mean and how does Kiri know she does not have the "capacity" for something?Postpartum Depression and AnxietyMothering through ADHD - what this looks like for Kiri and how learning about how her brain works has supported her through her motherhood journey.Why Kiri is on a mission to help normalize the not so pretty moments of motherhood.Follow Kiri  on IG @mamayana.caSupport the show

Send a textHonest as a Mother Book 2 is Launching SOON. Book 2 - Can you believe it?!Amanda is joined by one of the incredible authors in this book, Rossana Spadafora to chat with her about her motherhood experience thus far, and what she wrote about.Included in this episode:Rossana shares why it was so important for her to write in this book and how writing this chapter helped her heal.Why Rossana wishes more moms were honest about Postpartum Depressiona and Anxiety.Rossana's advice for new moms everywhere.Support the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Christie Rocha, a podcast host, mental health advocate and mom of 2 from New Jersey and they are talking all things motherhood.Included in this episode:A super open and honest conversation about motherhood and mental healthChristie shares her story of PPD and PPA and how it felt for her to go through itBody Image Issues after having a child and Christies relationship to foodLabels - Mental Health diagnosis, do we like them or not?Problems with the self care world and why Christie and Amanda can get sick of "having to keep up with self care"Support the show

Send 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.comSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined by Michelle Sharnick who is a mother and a fierce mental health advocate to talk about Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Mental Illness overall.** TRIGGER WARNING ** - this episode contains conversations around suicide, intrusive thoughts, death and drug use.Included in this episode:Michelle shares her experience with Postpartum Depression. She explains how it started and how bad it got for her.Michelle talks about the shame associated with PPD and how badly it can push mothers away from getting help.Michelle discusses how to advocate for yourself when you need support.Treatment for PPD - What Michelle has experienced.Ketamine treatment for PPD - what is it and how can it help?Michelle's advice for new moms.Follow Michelle on IG @disorderlymamasSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is joined once again by Dr. Susan Landers who is a retired NICU doctor to discuss the harder sides of Mother's Day.*** TRIGGER WARNING*** Discussion of infant/child loss, miscarriage and grief.Included in this episode:Susan's experience with loss while working in the NICU and how she feels mothers need to be more supported after a loss of a child.How we can support mothers who are grieving this Mother's Day.Why we think society is so uncomfortable talking about the hard things.Birth Trauma - what is it? Why does it create such grief and trauma for some mothers?Follow Susan Landers on IG @susanlandersSupport the show

Send a textAmanda is back with another solo episode where she speaks on the importance of prioritizing your mental health. It is Mental Health Awareness Month and Amanda is trying to raise awareness for moms everywhere.Included in this episode:Amandas battle with Anxiety and how it has effected her along the wayHow you can prioritize your mental healthWhy Amanda feels like people are so uncomfortable talking about the hard thingsFollow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Support 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 Emily Lawson who is a blogger and a mom who has worked her way through being the "Pintrest Perfect Mom".Included in this episode:How Emily always wanted to be the Martha Stewart mom and how motherhood gave her the harsh reality that this is not always possible.Emilys journey to blogging and how she created The Sandbox Academy.How Emily and her husband discussed making time for themselves indvidually and as a couple.Emily shares some self care tips that she lovesFollow Emily on IG @thesandboxacademySupport the show

Send 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 this situation still to this day.What she is doing now to advovate for mothers and children.Brooke is launching her own book called "Mothering on the Edge" and will be having a book launch on May 24 and is hoping to continue the conversation of child protection.Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mothering-on-the-edge-book-launch-and-conversation-on-child-protection-tickets-605053630697Connect with Brooke: https://www.brookerichardson.ca/homePurchase her book: https://demeterpress.org/books/mothering-on-the-edge-a-critical-examination-of-mothering-within-child-protection-systems/Support the show