Honest as a Mother

Send us Fan Mail Amanda 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 health Christie shares her story of PPD and PPA and how it felt for her to go through it Body Image Issues after having a child and Christies re...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda 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 frien...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda 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...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda 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 su...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 all...

Send us Fan Mail 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 hus...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 surro...

Send us Fan Mail 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_ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 breakin...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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_ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 bec...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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&...

Send us Fan Mail 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/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 @rootedinharm...

Send us Fan Mail 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 channel...

Send us Fan Mail 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 red...

Send us Fan Mail 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_ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail *** 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_ Support the show