The Journey with Dr. Amber Thornton

We talk about having a village in order to take care of and raise our children while simultaneously being able to keep your wellness in check. Well I want you all to FINALLY meet a key component in my village, Cedric Watlington. Husband, father and a major help to Balanced Working Mama, Cedric is what helps keep the ball rolling, and he is here today to give you guys some insight on how we work to...

After more than a year of our lives, the world is slowly beginning to settle back into normalcy. A new and different normal, but much better than the entirety of 2020. But going back to normal for working mamas is a huge change, especially new mamas who may only really know motherhood during the pandemic. Going from seeing and being with your child more than ever, to being back in a work space for...

Shakisha Morgan is an estate planner, business planner and attorney all in one - all while also being a member of the Balanced Working Mama community! Through her years of searching for her passion, she came across estate planning, or “the secret to wealth” as she calls it. She is here today to let you in on that secret and show you how to plan your future accordingly and accumulate generational w...

As mothers, the feeling of guilt is almost unavoidable. But that feeling unknowingly holds us back in our motherhood more than you may know. Mom guilt is something all mothers feel at one point or another, so in this episode, I give you three steps on how to manage your mom guilt and not let it halt the positive progress of your motherhood. Appreciate the podcast?  Want to show your support?...

Welcome back to the newest season of the Balanced Working Mama Podcast! Season 5 is already here, and I wanted to start out the first episode by quickly reintroducing myself and explaining to any new mamas listening what exactly it is that we do here at Balanced Working Mama. If you have been trying to seek balance in your motherhood, then you have clicked on the right podcast! Redefining your mot...

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed? Are you ready to no longer do this alone? Do you need a judgement-free mama community? Are you ready to finally figure out the balance in motherhood? Mama, this is for you! The Empower Wellness Program registration ends this FRIDAY and at this time, we only have 2 spots left ! JOIN US! Register at www.balancedworkingmama.com tod...

Balanced Working Mama is all about finding balance in your motherhood journey, but we know that doing so is much easier said than done. This is especially true when you are redefining motherhood after generations of our mothers not being able to do the same for themselves. In this episode, I share WHY Balance + Wellness is so important to me, and I give 3 huge tips for how you can begin to experie...

Today, in 2021, mothers still struggle to prioritize wellness in their motherhood - and majority of the time, it is not the mothers' fault. Society has made it excruciatingly hard to incorporate wellness into the lives of women, therefor it is important to also take into consideration how hard it was for our own mothers and grandmothers who were parenting during a time that was even more relentles...

"How do you find the time to do all that you do!?" Well, l am going to let you in on my secret...and it is not going to be what you expect. At Balanced Working Mama, we pride ourselves on just that; being able to balance work and motherhood. And to many, that may sound like doing it all, but there are plenty of ways to get around that and stay balanced without deteriorating my wellness. Listen in...

Dr Catricia, pediatrician and fellow mom-trepreneur joins us today in a conversation about empowerment in single motherhood. The term “it takes a village to raise a child” is something that all mamas can relate too, and it is no different for single mothers. Single mamas need that village even more despite the “strong independent woman” trope that is implemented on them. Listen in to this podcast...

Child development expert and attorney, Nicole Johnson, joins us on today’s podcast as we talk about Montessori and Black children. The term Montessori comes with many misconceptions but Nicole helps us to better understand how and why our children can and do benefit from the Montessori approach. Listen in to this episode as Dr. Amber and Nicole talk about Montessori and how you can begin to implem...

Who doesn't love a great birth story? Tune into this episode where I tell you all about the struggles and excitements of my recent birth experience, and how my baby girl came into this world. Appreciate the podcast?  Want to show your support?   Buy Dr. Amber Thornton a cookie! The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Mama Wellness Consult...

Having a baby is a life changing experience in so many ways, and being prepared for being a mother as well as the entire pregnancy journey is so important. As mothers, a part of this preparation is staying aware of the hardships that come with the pregnancy journey, especially if you are a woman of color. Whether that be micro-aggressions in the hospital, lack of compassion from the people around...

April 18-24 is National Infertility Awareness Week .  Infertility is an extremely touchy subject, but despite how hard it may be for women to open up and speak on it, it is so crucial to be able to have open discussions about mothers who have trouble conceiving just as much as we celebrate the mothers who are able to. Listen in to this powerful episode with Brittany Bronson, LCSW and owner of...

When you think about your work place, what kinds of thoughts and feelings does it bring you? Happiness? Dread? Stress? Encouragement? When we talk about Balanced Working Mama, we also have to talk about the WORK portion of it. What you do as your career 100% effects your mental and physical health just as much as parenting, and it is very important to make sure your work is benefiting you in every...

Hey Mamas, and welcome to Season 4 of the Balanced Working Mama Podcast! To start out this season, I feel that it is important to do a little refresher on what exactly Balanced Working Mama is, AND what exactly it means to be balanced! Knowing the the definition of balance is the first step in bringing it into your life and working on your wellness. If you have been on the fence about joining our...

The Empower Wellness Program was created to help mamas feel empowered within their motherhood while maintaining their wellness - but instead of just listening to me tell you that, I wanted you to hear the positives of this program from the mothers who did it themselves. Listen in as four mamas tell you about their personal journey with the Empower Wellness Program and how it has changed their live...

Balanced Working Mama is officially 1 year old, and despite the hardships that this past year has brought all of us, one of the many things that I am thankful for is everything that the Balanced Working Mama community has done for me, and what I hope it has also done for you! Listen in as I take a little trip down memory lane and reminisce on the first year of Balanced Working Mama, how it started...

Taking care of ourselves and keeping up with our wellness as mothers is so important, and a part of that process is checking in on our relationships and partnerships. There is tremendous pressure on mamas, specifically when parenting, and it is easy to forget that you are not alone and you don’t always have to be the supermom. On this episode, I speak with Erica St. Bernard - LCMFT - about how we...

The term “balance” has different meanings from person to person, but universally, I am sure we can agree that it is something that we all want to achieve within our lifestyles. Today I want to do a little check in with you mamas, by not only going over what balance means to me, but giving you the chance to see how balanced you are in your life. At the end of this assessment, you will be able to se...

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful things, but it is no secret that it comes with its hardships and difficulties - difficulties that may not be talked about as often as they should. Empower Wellness Program mama, Alexandria, is a young woman who has had many ups and downs throughout her life - including personal battles such as her mental health - all while raising her first child. Listen in...

As most of you know, I focus on our wellness as working mamas, and I am a firm believer that our physical health is an important part of that. I have been getting loads of questions and inquiries on how I stay physically fit not only while parenting a toddler, but with another on the way and while working! If you are a mama who has been wanting to start your workout journey, then this episode is h...

Raising a child is a learning experience, and recognizing a kids behavioral patterns is one of the most important lessons. Whether it is positive or negative behaviors, it is important to pay attention to it all to better the way your child learns and grows. Listen in as I have a conversation with Shamika Godbold - Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaAB) - about the ins and outs of ch...

It is absolutely no secret that motherhood comes with its fears and challenges, but it also comes with certain societal stigmas as well that feed those fears and challenges. I'm sure many mamas out there have been told that once you have a child, your personal life must be put on hold. Or that your days of relaxation are unfortunately no more. That thought process is quite harmful to new or potent...

Many of us find it difficult to manage our time, schedules, and routines as working mamas.  It can be hard to keep up with responsibilities and obligations for work, your family, and your own wellness.  If you have struggled with how to manage your time and find better routines, this episode can help!  Listen as Dr. Amber speaks with Ashley Brown, Founder of Routine & Things, ab...