Honest as a Mother

Send us a textThis week Amanda is joined by Carly Wright who is a postpartum mental health coach, doula, and master energy healer.Discussed in this episode:Postpartum Mental Health - Carly shares her story with postpartum depression and angerResenting our spouses and score keeping- how quickly this happens even when we say we won't do these thingsIntrusive thoughts - What are they? Are they normal?Carly's V.I.B.R.A.N.T. Mama method and how it can helpMom guilt - How neither Amanda nor Carly get this very often and whyFollow Carly on Instagram @thevibrantmamamethod and on TikTok @thevibrantmamamethodYou can work with Carly at: https://carlyjeanwright.podia.com/the-v-i-b-r-a-n-t-mama-method

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Nicola Glynn, a mental health nurse in Ireland and they are talking all about maternal mental health.Discussed in this episode:Nicola shares how she really lost herself  during her pregnancy We talk about losing who you are as a person once you become a momLosing your friendships or how they change and our perspectives on itBoobs and how they change.... need I say more?Follow Nicola on Instagram @mindmama_irl

Andrea O'Reilly, a renowned Professor in Gender Studies and founder of the Motherhood Initiative for Research, dives deep into the pandemic's toll on mothers. She discusses how moms have become frontline workers, juggling teaching, cooking, and cleaning while often sidelining their careers. The conversation explores emotional labor's heavy burden on mothers and highlights how traditional roles have been disrupted. O'Reilly advocates for community support and the recognition of mothers' contributions, emphasizing the need for greater equity and solidarity among women.

Send us a textToday Amanda is joined by the Mindset Mama Kayleigh Kennedy.Discussed in this episode:Kayleigh shares the importance of a morning routine and she explains hersShe shares what she has been doing for self care during the pandemicHow important it is to ask for helpHow when we wake up from our kids yelling it can ruin our dayMom guilt when it comes to taking time for ourselvesSELF-ISH and Kayleighs definition of it and why its okayNormalizing the Roomba!!Follow Kayleigh on Instagram @_the_mindset_mama

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Blaire Appotive this week on the podcast. Blaire is a full time working mom who runs the instagram page @theparentingseries where parents can find tips and courses from parenting experts.Included in this episode:How Blaire wanted to exclusively combo feed but decided to breast feed because she felt pressure to the "breast is best" and how that effected her mental health.How moms "should feel grateful" because they are able to breast feed.Pupps Rash - What is this horrible thing?Sleep - Co-sleeping and the pressures around thatSoothers - Use them? Don't use them?Developmental Delays - Amanda and Blaire both have experience here and are sharing how comparing their children to others stole joy from their parenting experience.Follow Blaire on Instagram @theparentingseries and find her courses at: https://parentingseries.com/

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Tara Egan, a child psychologist, and they are diving into the pandemic and how it could be effecting our children. Many topics are covered during this episode including:Social Media and how much is too much screen timeHow screen time can be very useful How important it is for our children to have a back and forth conversation even if its through Zoom or facetime.Mental Health - how can we help them if they are strugglingThe "Covid Slide" when it comes to gradesContact Tara at: https://www.charlotteparentcoaching.com/Follow Tara on Instagram @dreganandannaListen to Tara's Podcast "One day you'll thank me" on every platform that Podcasts are available.

Send us a textAmanda is joined today by the host of the Mornings for Mamas Podcast Alison Ryan. Amanda and Alison share the same passion to have the tough conversations and normalize many aspects of motherhood and this episode they are laying it all out.In this episode:Alison shares her story and struggles with Postpartum Depression and AnxietyWe talk about anger and why it is such an important emotionWays that we express our anger in our parenting can be red flags and Alison is sharing her experienceAlison explains how her anger got out of control and what she did to gain back her powerAlison shares how important it is for moms to make space and time for themselvesFollow Alison on Instagram @iamalisonryan and listen to her Podcast Mornings for Mamas

Send us a textThis week Amanda is joined by TikTok star Meredith Steele. Like many others, Amanda came across Merediths TikToks and felt normal FINALLY when she saw another mom who feels the same way she does about making lunches.Discussed in this podcast:How Meredith is helping so many moms with her TikToksHow Instagram is not as friendly as TikTokHow the internet has made people feel like they have to be perfect. Meredith is here to show people its okay to not be perfectHow social media is allowing us to show that we are not perfect as moms and we are all in this togetherFollow Meredith on TikTok and on Instagram @babiesofsteele

Send us a textAmanda is joined by Dr. Tamara Soles today on the podcast. Tamara is a psychologist who specializes in early childhood development.Included in this episode:Terrible twos, threenagers and the FU FoursTime outs vs Time insHow we can teach our children to self regulate their emotions Yelling - how can we stop doing this. When should we stop and self reflect and see that our yelling may be an issue within ourselves.You can contact Tamara at: https://drtamarasoles.com/Find Tamara's free master class at: http://drtamarasoles.com/masterclass/?fbclid=IwAR0N6AaqswbWQr1-oH4noUWs2o8d2vKc8nu6xID8yfbqJxRut6OZrD1vEqI

Send us a textThis episode is full of honesty! Amanda is joined by her friend Tobie Karst and they are talking about marriage, sex, and everything in between after kids.Discussed in this podcast:What life is really like after you have your child in your marriageResenting your spouse and what that feels likeSex after pregnancy..... Is this a thing? What does it feel like? We are talking about it!Postpartum depression and how that effects your marriageHaving to make time for your spouseYour priorities changing and no longer being one anotherFollow Tobie on Instagram @tobieelynn