Voice Notes from a Slow Life : A Slow Motherhood Podcast

I didn’t plan to record this episode. I was in the middle of doing my laundry, when a thought came to me about something I get asked all the time: how do you put yourself out there like that? And the truth is… it hasn’t been natural for me. In this episode, I share what it’s really looked like behind the scenes — the discomfort, the shaky beginnings, and the slow, intentional way I’ve stretched my...

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend (and fellow business sister) Rachel Anne Hamelin for a fun and meaningful conversation. We talk about her new book, Permission To: A Journey of Breaking Patterns and Redefining Self , and the heart behind her new venture, Project Permission — a community movement creating space for women (especially moms) to exhale, reflect, laugh a little, and stop carryin...

In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of a real-time rant from behind the scenes of editing my book. I talk about maternal mental health beyond the postpartum stage. The part that just gets labeled “motherhood” and brushed off as normal. I share what I’ve been finding (and not finding) in the research, why that frustrates me so deeply, and why putting language to mom burnout matters more than we thin...

In this episode, I talk about something that comes up quietly for so many mothers but rarely gets spoken out loud — what happens when we get sick, slow down, and suddenly feel guilt, shame, or even depression for needing care ourselves. I share my own experience of being really sick for a week, the thoughts that surfaced while I rested, and the reminder I had to keep coming back to: that caring fo...

In this episode, I’m sharing a very real, very raw reflection that hit me while driving, the kind that sits heavy in your chest and won’t let go. As my daughter gets closer to starting school, I find myself scared, angry, and grieving the world our children are being shaped by. This isn’t a polished take or a neat conclusion, it’s me laying it all out, wondering how we protect childhood, softness,...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on something that feels absolutely essential to a slow, sustainable life: having people in your corner. I share why support systems matter so much—especially for mothers—and how building real connection in adulthood takes intention, vulnerability, and a willingness to put yourself out there (even when it feels awkward). I talk about: ​ Why social support is one of t...

In this episode, I share a part of my story I haven’t really told before — not why I became a therapist for moms, but why I became a therapist at all. It started with a question I was asked recently and opened the door to reflecting on the messages I internalized growing up, especially around intelligence, worth, and the need to prove myself. This is a quiet, honest unpacking of how our early expe...

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on ambition — especially for women and mothers — and why I don’t believe it has to be sacrificed in order to live slowly. I talk through the tension so many of us feel between wanting more for ourselves and wanting a grounded, present life with our families, and how I’ve learned (the hard way) that these two things don’t have to cancel each other out...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend (and Child Development Consultant) Natasha to talk honestly about what really happens to our kids during the holidays — the overstimulation, the meltdowns, the confusion, the “acting out,” and how much of it is actually their nervous system asking for help. We share the signs of overstimulation, how to spot them sooner, and the simple things you can...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Natasha — child development consultant, play specialist, and fellow “bedroom kid” turned “living room mom.” We talk about how the spaces we grew up in shaped us, how our kids play today, and why creating a calm, connected living room matters so much more than creating a Pinterest-perfect one. This conversation is cozy, honest, and full of those “ohhh…that...

In today's episode, I share the truths about slow living that no one talks about! I believe that having awareness of these truths is what will help you the most on your journey. ————————————————————————————— 🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support: Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle? https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/quiz The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack: https://authenticlivingguidance...

In this episode, I’m sharing a real moment from my own slow living journey — the part we don’t usually see online. Even though I teach and live slow motherhood, I found myself slipping back into old patterns of overworking, pushing through exhaustion, and telling myself “just one more task.” I want to be honest about that. Slow living isn’t about being perfect — it’s about noticing when we’ve drif...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on something that feels tender and universal: asking for what we need. After attending a local women-in-business conference, I was reminded of how quick we are to give support — and how slow we are to ask for it. I share what came up for me in that room full of women, and how it’s reshaping the way I think about mothering, community, and building a life that actuall...

Do you ever feel like you're just living for the weekends—but not even enjoying them? In today's episode, we're diving into this issue: the overemphasis on work, the importance of finding meaning and identity beyond your job, and the first steps to making that shift. ————————————————————————————— 🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support: Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle? https://authent...

In this episode, I fold laundry and share real thoughts about overconsumption, home décor pressure, and learning to love what we already have. From my orange kitchen cabinets to my grandmother’s well-loved furniture, this is a reflection on slowing down, spending less, and finding peace in imperfection. **PS: Sorry for the bad audio. I think I have learned that this mic only works well when im hol...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Nat for a real conversation about motherhood — the pressure to do it all, the guilt, and what it means to slow down and find balance again. We talk about being stay-at-home moms and working moms, ADHD and executive functioning, the importance of play, and how hard it can be to ask for help or build a “village.” It’s an honest, late-night chat — full of la...

In this episode, I talk about something that’s been on my mind for a while — the “slow motherhood” aesthetic. You know the one: the beige tones, sourdough starters, prairie dresses, perfect light, calm toddlers, and clean kitchens. It’s beautiful, sure. But I’ve realized that’s not what slow motherhood really is — and it’s definitely not what drew me to this way of living. I share how my own versi...

In this first episode, I share why I finally started this podcast after a over a year of YouTube, blogging, and trying to keep up with what the “online gurus” say we should do. This space is my antidote to all that. I talk about: ​Why I’m done forcing myself into someone else’s rhythm ​How motherhood, burnout, and postpartum anxiety shaped my slow-living philosophy ​The beauty of unpolished, unsch...