Honest as a Mother

Send us 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!!

Send us 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/153815577X

Send us 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.16

Send us 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.net

Send us 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:Sarah shares her experience as a co-author thus far. She speaks about the connections she has made with the other moms and how becoming a published author is a dream come true for her.Sarah shares her experience during the pandemic, working from home, the anxiety and the burnout. This is a topic we can all relate to.Stay tuned for the links to purchase the Honest as a Mother Book.Follow Sarah on IG @sdelucs

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Annie Lawton who is a mom, blogger and soon to be published author and they are getting very honest about motherhood, losing themselves and so much more.Included in this episode:Annie shares her experience with 2 high risk pregnancies, one where she is diagnosed with a tumour as well.Losing youself in motherhood. Do we totally lose ourselves or are we lost before we get there? Amanda and Annie dive into this.Annies book coming out titled "Welcome to the Junle" - what can we expect in the book?PREORDER your copy of "Welcome to the Jungle" here : https://pandamoniumpublishing.com/product/welcome-to-the-jungle-a-frantic-journey-of-motherhood-and-self-discovery/?fbclid=IwAR28bDi2V2oXgwuGWpZowXLTu1jJrN0XPmzCHh1uy408AbypT-FAaVEB5aYFOLLOW Annie on IG "annielawton_

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Leeann Rybakov who is a health and wellness coach and they are talking all about bloating.Included in this episode:Bloating - Why does it happen? What could be causing it?Cortisol - What is it and why can it make us bloat?Working out - Are hardcore workouts really whats best for us?The Pantry - Ingriedents we should avoid feeding ourselves and our kidsWater - Why hydration is key in our wellness journeyFollow Leeann on IG leeannrwellness and work with her at: www.leeannRybokovWellness.com

Send us a textAmanda is back for another solo episode and she is talking about her awful week full of overstimulation and her being touched out.Included in this episode:Being touched out and overstimulated in motherhoodHow Amanda lost her sh!t and how this is okay.Amanda teaching herself to give herself more grace. How she is not a perfect mother and this is totally okayWhat depression looks like sometimes "depression waves"Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Kim Vopni AKA The Vagina Coach and they are talking about pelvic health and incontinence in women.Included in this episode:Incontinence - What is it, are there different types and why does it happen?Will you experience incontinence if you have had a C section?What can we do if we are experiencing incontinence?Prolapse - What is this and why does it happen? Can we stop it?Birthing Positions - What they don't always tell you in the delivery room& SO much more!Work with Kim at: https://www.vaginacoach.com/Follow Kim on IG: @vaginacoach

Send us a textAmanda is catching up with you guys this week and diving into many topics.Included in this episode:Amanda's daughter is turning 4 and its making her so emotionalSchool starting and how she feels about itUpdates on the Honest as a Mother bookLife updates in generalFollow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_Follow the Little Creative Co Teams @thelittlecreativecoteams