Send us a text Amanda 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 way How you can prioritize your mental health Why Amanda feels like people are so uncomfortable talking about the hard things Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_...
May 03, 2023•23 min
Send us a text Amanda 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 up Harm intrusive thoughts - what they looked like for Catie How she spoke up and g...
May 01, 2023•45 min
Send us a text Amanda 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...
Apr 24, 2023•54 min
Send us a text Amanda 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 ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by parenting coach, speaker and author Michelle McVittie to talk about our mental health and why it is so important to maintain. Included in our episode: Michelles transition into motherhood - what it was like for her. How important is our mental health actually? How can our mental health affect our children? The stigma surrounding mental health. The stigma surrounding medication for both mom and for kids. Ontario's healthcare system. Where does a parent even star...
Apr 12, 2023•42 min
Send us a text Amanda is once again joined by her friend Katie Langdon to have the tough conversation of whats happening in the U.S. ** TRIGGER WARNING ** Included in this episode: The shooting that happened in Nashville. Where Katie and Amanda both stand in regards to the issue. Follow Katie on IG @katiellangdon and Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Tanisha Shedden who is a liscensed therapist and trauma survivor and she is here to talk childhood trauma and cycle breaking. Included in this episode: Trauma - The importance of trauma and how it can effect you Why we need to stop comparing traumas Traumatic Birth - What is it and how they impact mothers every single day Cycle Breaking - How Tanisha is breaking cycles from her family What the importance of boundaries are Follow Tanisha on IG @foundbytanisha...
Apr 03, 2023•55 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Shelbi Da Silva who is one of the founders of Mamaraderie. Mamaraderie is a moms community that Shelbi and her business partner have created to help other mom find community and friendship. They are currently only inside the Hamilton, Ontario area but have plans this year to expand so stay tuned for your area! Included in this episode: The power of community in motherhood. Why Shelbi feels moms need more support now more than ever. How Mamaraderie works, what i...
Mar 27, 2023•50 min
Send us a text Amanda has another solo podcast today and she is discussing the importance of sharing your hard. Included in this episode: The Honest as a Mother Book 2 Manuscript is done! Amanda shares a little of what is to come. Why Amanda feels its so important to share our stories of our struggles. Maternal mental health chat Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_...
Mar 22, 2023•17 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Leia Swansburg who is the Founder and CEO of The Candian Fertility Consultation to talk all things surrogacy. Included in this episode: What is surrogacy and why would someone need to use a surrogate? How can someone become a surrogate? Do you have to pay for a surrodate? Leia shares her own experience as a surrogate. If you or someone else is interested in becoming a surrogate or you need a surrogate visit: www.fertilityconsultants.ca Follow CFC Families on IG...
Mar 20, 2023•29 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by her friend, mother, author and fellow entrepreneur Andrea Mondoux to have an open and honest conversation about motherhood, diet culture and more. Included in this episode: Being a mother, what mom guilt can feel like when you are trying to build a business. Working on your dream during nap and bed time. Grandparents - DID we go there? We sure did. Diet Culture Cycle Breaking Follow Andrea on IG @the.balance.bliss Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_...
Mar 15, 2023•44 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Dr. Susan Landers who is a retired NICU physician, author and mother to talk about what it is actually like to be a working mom, and working mother burnout. Included in this episode: What Susan's challenges were as a working mother. Mom Guilt - How did she deal with it? How was Susan able to separate the NICU from her own parenting. Working mother burnout - what it looks like, and how to work through it. Follow Susan on IG @drsusanlanders and purchase her book:...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by her friend Katie to talk motherhood, pop culture and life updates. Included in this episode: ADD/ADHD - Amanda and Katie are both self diagnosising themselves and they explain why. Amanda admits to being the problem, but don't tell her husband. Teen Mom Drama - Where Amanda and Katie both stand on the divorce f Ryan and Mackenzie Edwards. Kelsey Ballerini and her divorce, her new music, and why Katie related so much to this. Follow Katie on IG @katiellangdon an...
Mar 08, 2023•51 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Josie Adams who is a friend, mother and owner of the Little Creative Co to talk about her experience with purity culture. **TRIGGER WARNING** Included in this episode: How purity culture affected Josie as a child and teen, and how it also was brought into her marriage. How Josie is healing and finding her own path How she is handling the topic of "purity" in her home and with her children Follow Josie on IG @thelittlecreativeco_...
Mar 06, 2023•53 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined again by Dr. Walt Karninski to discuss the many ADHD medication questions that came in after their first recording together. Included in this podcast: How undiagnosed ADHD can show up in parenting. Side effects of ADHD medication - what are normal, and when to see the doctor again Check out Walt's website: https://adhdmedicationbook.com/...
Feb 27, 2023•53 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Alison Lieberman, a marriage and family therapist to discuss life after children in a marriage. Included in this episode: Marriage troubles after kids, are the normal? Does it happen to everyone? How children are actually a stressor onto your marriage The mental load of motherhood, how it creates resentment The She Fault Parent Follow Alison on IG @rootedinharmonycounseling...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by friend, psychic medium, energy healer Jenn Foster to discuss spritiual awakenings, and all things spirit. Included in this episode: What is a spiritual awakening and how do we know we are in on? Can we control a spiritual awakening? Fear - Jenn explains why there is no room for fear Are ghosts real? Quija Boards - Do or don't? Jenn explains how she channels and how we can do the same. Check out Jenn's site: www.thisisjenn.ca Dont forget to use code HONESTMOM wh...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by friend, coach, author and mom, Amber Trueblood to discuss her brand new book "The Unflustered Mom". Included in this episode: What is your anxiety style and how can this benefit you? Amber talks to Amanda about hers and how it can affect her marriage and parenting Super Senses - What are they and why are they important? Tips and tricks for moms to reduce stress and bring in more calm and happiness. Follow Amber on IG @officialambertrueblood Buy her book: https:...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Amanda is back for another solo podcast! Included in this episode: Is Amanda going through a spiritual awakening? Emotions, emotion coaching and more. WTF is Normal anyway?! Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_
Feb 09, 2023•17 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Kate Borsato who is a mother, and a liscensed therapist for maternal mental health to discuss Postpartum Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts. Included in this episode: Intrusive thoughts - What are they? What are the different types? Are intrusive thoughts stemming from Anxiety? Can Dads get intrusive thoughts in the postpartum period? When should a mother seek help? Do they only come in the postpartum period? How to deal with an intrusive thought when it comes thro...
Feb 06, 2023•35 min
Send us a text *** TRIGGER WARNING *** Amanda is discussing Lindsay Clancy on this solo episode, postpartum depression, suicide and postpartum psychosis. This episode is to normalizing the world of maternal mental health and allow moms to know they are not alone. Sending love and light to thr Clancy family xoxo. Follow Amanda on IG @honest.as.a.mother_
Feb 01, 2023•14 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by mother, speaker, advocate and best-selling author, Cynthia Muchnick to talk all things parenting. Included in this episode: The pressure we can put on our children to be who we want them be, and not who they are. How can we change this? Social media and mental health of teens Mental Health of children overall Grades - Why are we putting so much pressure on grades? College and University - does it really matter which one they go to? Follow Cynthia on IG @parenti...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr
Send us a text Amanda and Katie are back to check in with one another and speak about mental health issues with themselves and talk about the stigma that is still so high with mental health. Included in this episode: How we both know our mental health is declining #bellletstalk - Lets actually talk PLEASE Bell What we do to better our mental health Losing ourselves in motherhood, but did we or we're we lost long ago? Friendships changing and evolving and how it effects us What mental health can ...
Jan 25, 2023•50 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Ted Talk Speaker, Author, Mother and Concious Parenting Coach and she is here to teach us how to become more concious parents. Included in this episode: Lavender shares how we can let go of shame by sharing our secrets. She openly talks about her struggles to allow others to know they can do this as well Concious parenting - What is it? How can we become more concious parents The power of affirmation for both our children and the parents The power of meditation...
Jan 23, 2023•49 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Laura Lima who is a hollistic nutritionist and they are discussing the importance of nutrition all the time but also while in the postpartum period. Included in this episode: The importance of fueling your body with nutrients vs depriving it of calories Postpartum bodies - How can we embrace and accept our "new" body after we have a baby? How does food play into this acceptance? Postpartum snacks - Laura shares her favourite that are tasty but also packed with ...
Jan 16, 2023•46 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by mother, writer, and author of the book "Send me into the woods alone" Erin Pepler and they discussing the book, and all things mom life. Included in this episode: Hyperemesis Gravidarum - what is it and Erin shares her experience with it. Mom Guilt when you are pregnant and as your children are newborns, how Erin experienced it and how she dealt with it. Our childrens big emotions and how it is not fun to be screamed at but how we manage to work through it with...
Jan 09, 2023•50 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by parenting coach, Danielle Betteman to talk about screen time. Included in this episode: How much screen time is "too much"? How can we handle when our child goes into "Zombie mode" Can we make the transition away from the tablet easier for us and for them? How can we place boundaries around screen time? How can we as parents work through shame and guilt surrounding screen time? Follow Danielle on IG @parent_wholeheartedly...
Jan 03, 2023•50 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by dad, song writer, and musician, Daniel Ingram to talk about music and how it plays into parenting. Included in this episode: How does one get a job in writing childrens music? Is music truly important for our childs development? The Treebees - who are they and why does Amanda like them? Check out the Treebees music on Youtube and Spotify and follow them on IG @thetreebees...
Dec 19, 2022•59 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by pediatrician Dr. Jonathan Williams to dicuss fevers, RSV, COVID and the Flu. Included in this episode: What is a fever and what is your childs body doing when they have one? What number is dangerous? Is a fever 105 really horrible? Brain damage - can this happen from a high fever Febrile Seizures - What are they and what do they look like The symptomatic difference between COVID, RSV, and the Flu Follow Dr. Williams on Tiktok @tiktokkiddoc...
Dec 12, 2022•41 min
Send us a text Amanda is joined by Jenna Worthen who is the founder of "Mom Who Works" and the author of the book "Mom Who Works" and they are having some real talk about what it is actually like to be a working mom these days. Included in this episode: Why is there no such thing as a "working dad" Jenna's experience with being a working mother and the disadvantages she has felt because of it. How Jenna shares as much as the mental load as possible with her partner and how she got to this point....
Dec 05, 2022•48 min
