F*ck It Mothering

This week Amanda shares her story of going from a shy introvert who was too scared to take risks and go for what she wanted in life to being a confident woman who is unapologetically herself. And when she stepped into her full confidence, it made her a more present mom. Are you living your one wild life to the fullest? Schedule your free 1 hour consultation so you can find out exactly how you got...

Sometimes the most wonderful time of the year can come with really painful emotions when we've lost loved ones. How do you get through the holidays when a loved one passed around Christmas? How can you keep from numbing out & shutting down? How can you still enjoy all the holiday traditions you love when all of it reminds you of what you've lost? This week, Amanda offers insights on ho...

Do you find yourself snapping at your kids all the time? Do you hate it and want to stop but also can't seem to figure out how to stop snapping at your kids all the time? This week, Amanda shares the reasons why moms end up snapping at their kids all the time and also gives specific tips for how to stop. We all talk about mom guilt as if it's about feeling guilty about one thing, but in re...

As the holiday season approaches, moms need to be intentional in self care more than ever to avoid Christmas burnout. Traditions and family gatherings can be beautiful and fulfilling, but they can also be draining & stressful if we aren't being honest with what we have the capacity for this year. In this episode, Amanda teaches moms how to evaluate their emotional capacity, how to set boun...

This week, Amanda talks about: How failure is the key to success, and the realities of what that looks like How motherhood actually primes us to be in the top tier of successful people Kid birthday parties, from Pinterest to a pizza and grocery store cake, and how all of it is perfect. To learn more about Amanda, click here.

This week Amanda brings guest Connie Kroskin on to talk about her motherhood experience raising a son with ADHD. Connie is one of the many adults who ended up getting diagnosed herself with ADHD after going through the process of her son's diagnosis, and just this last summer she also was diagnosed with autism. We talk about what neurodivergent actually means, the benefits that come with a bra...

'I've got to be strong for the kids' Whenever moms say this, it usually translates to: 'I can't let my kids see me cry / break down / be emotional'. And we think we're saving our kids from hurting along with us, but our job as moms is not to protect our kids from hurting. Our job is to teach them how to navigate life through both the ups and the downs. And we can't...

"Motherhood is so exhausting" --said every mom ever. And even people who aren't parents think that it's exhausting to raise tiny humans. But on this week's episode, Amanda is sharing unique thought work and life coaching perspectives on the difference between being physically tired and being in a state of exhaustion. On top of being a life coach she's also a single mom to...

Let's be real--sometimes kids say words that really f*cking hurt. Moms sacrifice so much for their families, so it's easy to think, "How can you treat me this way after all I've done for you?" This week Amanda breaks down why words hurt sometimes & gives steps of what to do when moms find themselves thinking that their families don't appreciate all that they do. Click...

Gentle parenting; authoritative parenting; permissive parenting; authoritarian parenting; attachment parenting; free-range parenting; helicopter parenting. In this information age there are a lot of different opinions on parenting. While none of them are "wrong" there's only one right style for you: your own unique brand. This week Amanda talks about how to figure out what kind of mo...

Have you ever looked at your kid & wondered how time has gone by so fast? Like, how can you be 13?! I swear I was just sending you to kindergarten yesterday. This week Amanda is diving into how to appreciate each season of motherhood while also allowing the transition into the next season. Spoiler alert: understanding evolutionary biology and diving into some thought work are the keys! Are you...

No mom escapes the ever present feelings of mom guilt. There are so many opinions out there & so many loud voices screaming if you bottle feed or co-sleep or give your kid a tablet that you're fucking your kid up. But in this week's episode, Amanda offers her philosophy: every mom is already positioned to be the perfect mom for HER kid. There is no "right" way to mommy and pr...

"These kids just don't respect me!" "I never have time to myself" "I'm always the one doing everything around here" As women, we are socialized to put ourselves last in favor of taking care of everyone else first. But in this week's episode, Amanda argues: we may not have chosen our socialization, but that doesn't mean we have to remain victims to it....

This week I have a special BONUS episode for you over on The Intentional Soul podcast, "You Can Always Make A New Decision". Thomas Ross & I had such a great conversation on how it's never too late to take a new path in life or to start something new. Head over to The Intentional Soul podcast to listen to the whole episode, then head back here to let me know what you think! Are y...

Words like 'divorce' and labels like 'single mom' have typically had negative connotations. In today's episode, Amanda offers a different perspective: what if there isn't a problem with getting divorced or being a single mom? Mentioned in this episode: Unf*ck Your Brain episode on desire FIM 8: My Love Is For Me F*ck It Tuesday replay (join Amanda live every Tuesday at 7pm...

Hi! My name is Amanda, I'm a life coach for moms, and also a single mom to 4 amazing girls (Yes, I said 4. Yes, I said all girls. Yes, it’s a lot. Yes, there’s ALL of the emotions in our house). Before I rejoined the workforce in 2020, I was a stay at home mom for almost a decade. And like most moms, I found myself stuck in a never ending cycle of burn out and overwhelm.  I remember when I wa...

My thoughts on why the Barbie movie is the perfect anthem for the feminist movement. Have you seen the Barbie movie yet? What were your thoughts? Let me know in the review section, along with who your favorite Barbie was when you were a kid. Are you ready to live your one, wild life to the fullest? Schedule your free 60 minute consultation today so I can explain how coaching can get you to your go...

This week is all about body positivity. No more hot girl summers. Over here, we're celebrating our post mom bods by embracing our best fat girl summer! Learn thought work tools to love your body now, stop body shaming yourself, and going deeper in your self love journey. Mentioned in this show: Susan Hyatt's "Bare" The Bird's Papaya Ready to love your body but have no idea wh...

As y'all know, I am the mother of 4 girls, all of whom dance (well, my 6 year old quit & now wants to come back to it, but we've all-in-all been a dance family). I was a very resistant dance mom, mostly because of the sigma associated with that title. People generally have the opinion that dance moms are overbearing psychopaths who are only proud when their daughters place first, who h...

Growing up as a girl, I was taught very specific ways to keep myself safe. Don't dress "too" sexual, because you'll elicit unwanted attention from men. Don't wear your hair in a ponytail, because it makes it easier for an attacker to grab you. Don't go to a public bathroom alone. If you have to walk to your car alone at night, make sure to spike your keys in between your...

Merry Christmas in July! Cue the tacky Santa earrings & Hallmark movies. I had to take a step back from my podcast the last couple months because shit got crazy in my personal life. My household got plague after plague, my oldest daughter had surgery, my sister & I were figuring out Father's Day without our dad, & my dog swallowed a fucking needle. I seriously cannot make this stuf...

In honor of Mother's Day, this week's episode is devoted to getting real about what we actually want. No more main stream media bullshit, mamas. This is the year when we start doing what we want to do on Mother's Day, instead of what our mom or mother-in-law or children or husband wants us to do. In this episode, I have included a 'No-No' list (ex: jewelry, eating out with our...

Are you tired of fighting with your kids? It gets you nowhere but frustration & stress & a lot of other negative feelings in your body. Today, I have another option for you. An option that will prevent your kids' attempt to push your buttons from working, and will keep you cool and calm while your kid is being a psycho. This option will be the opposite of all the advice you've gott...

In a life full of uncertainties, there is only 1 thing that is for certain: one day, it will end. Yet we resist this truth to such extremes that we refuse to think about the ending. But when we don't consider the ending, we rob ourselves of the authority of painting the picture of our lives. We let other's opinions, social expectations, and scarcity thinking paint it for us, leaving us wit...

Register for the free Burnout to F*ck It group running April 17-21 here! As moms, we are fucking bosses as making shit happen for our kids. Oh this day includes a full work schedule, a mid-day orthodontics appointment for child number 3, dance class immediately after school for kids 1&2, and a school concert at 6:30 for the kindergartner? No biggie; we'll make it all happen & even have...