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Join Amanda as she is sitting down with other moms and having the tough conversations surrounding motherhood. Amanda is a full time working mom who's passionate about discussing the "taboo" topics of motherhood. Join Amanda as she gets honest as a mother on her own feelings about what motherhood is really like.
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Amanda is joined by Eleni Opperwall, who is a social worker here in Hamilton Ontario to talk about Flora's Walk, and the importance of maternal mental health.**TRIGGER WARNING**This episode included conversation of postpartum psychosis and suicide.Included in this episode:Flora's story - Eleni beautifully lays out what happened with Flora and how Flora's Walk came to be.The importance of Flora's Walk and the message behind it all.A beautiful and honest conversation about mental health supports here in Canada and what Flora's Walk and CPMHC are aiming to do with our federal government. The importance of community and motherhood and why so many mothers have not been able to move forward post COVID.Come participate in Flora's Walk on Wednesday May 1 at 9:30 am @ Hamilton City Hall.Purchase a copy of Honest as a Mother Book 3, The E book, and ALL proceeds will be donated back to Flora's Walk in support of Maternal Mental Health. Purchase your copy here: https://www.amazon.ca/Honest-Mother-Personal-Essays-Motherhood-ebook/dp/B0CX57PL55Follow Flora's walk on IG @floraswalkhamiltonFollow Eleni on IG @eleniotherapyDonate to Flora's Walk: https://floraswalk.ca/en/t/team-hamiltonCheck out the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative: https://cpmhc.ca/Work with Eleni: https://www.eleniopperwallcounselling.com/
Amanda is joined by another incredible author from the Honest as a Mother Book 3 series which is launching MAY 1!!!Included in this episode:Jacquelyn shares why now was the right time for her to share her story.She shares some of her experience with anxiety as well as Postpartum Anxiety and how it shaped her fourth trimester.Follow Jacquelyn on IG @crafttablecoFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurman
Amanda is joined by Psychologist, and author of the book "Solving the ADHD Riddle", Connie McReynolds to chat about ADHD, and diving deeper into what is going on inside our children's brain.Included in this episode:Connie explains what audio and visual processing is, and what red flags we may see in our children if there is a processing issue.Why the "label" may not always be supportive to our children and why we should look deeper.Connie shares experiences from past and current clients, how solving this ADHD riddle has changed the lives of many people.Work with Connie and purchase her book : https://www.conniemcreynolds.com/
Amanda is joined by Holistic Trauma Recovery Coach Emily Cleghorn to talk about how the body stores trauma, and why it tends to come bubbling to the surface once we become mothers.Included in this episode:Emily shares with us what Trauma can look like inside our bodies.Cortisol - what is it and why is it so important to understand the impacts it can have.Why Motherhood seems to be the "reason" our trauma shows back up.How can a Trauma Recovery Coach help people who are trying to work through their journey.Follow Emily on IG @emily.cleghorn.coachWork with Emily here: https://home.mendedmamalife.ca/
Amanda is joined by another author from Honest as a Mother book 3 which is launching May 1, 2024!Included in this episode:Why Ann Marie wanted to write a second time in the Honest as a Mother Books and why this chapter was so important for her to write.Finding the beauty in motherhood and what that looks like for Ann Marie.What can you expect in Ann Maries chapter.Follow Ann Marie on IG @ann.m.hemmingsFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurman
Amanda is joined by another beautiful author from Honest as a Mother Book 3, Laura Sinclair to chat all things motherhood and entrepreneurship.Included in this episode:Laura shares why she wanted to share her story of her entry into motherhood now and why it felt like the right time.Laura shares her struggles with balancing her business and being a mother.Lauras entry into motherhood and why it was not what she expected.What you can expect to read in Lauras chapter of this book.Follow Laura on IG @itslaurasinclairHonest as a Mother Book 3 is launching SOON - stay tuned for details!
Amanda is joined by Mariela De Santiago, who is the host of the Mama Wears Athleisure Podcast and they are having a real mom chat about the things they wish people would have told them before they became a parent.Included in this episode:Amanda and Mariela share there 10 things that they each wish someone would have told them before they became mothers, plus give tips for any new moms who are listening.Follow Mariela on IG @mamawearsathleisureFollow Amanda @amanda.gurmanDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by one of the authors in Honest as a Mother Book 3, the final book which is coming SOON!Included in this episode:Jennifer shares her experience as a co-author and why now was the right time for her to share her story.Jennifer is a single mother to a son with special needs, she shares her experience and how she hopes her story will inspire and uplift other mothers.Follow Jennifer on IG and connect with her to purchase a copy of Honest as a Mother Book 3 @drojen7
Amanda is joined by Shannon Talbot who is a mother, coach and the author of "Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You: Your Guide to Creating the Career & Life of Your Dreams and they are chatting about all things motherhood and redefining happiness.Included in this episode:What did Shannon always believe to be success? What does that look like now?The expectations that Shannon put on herself during the different stages of life and how it impacted her as a person and as a mother.Imposter Syndrome - How did Shannon work through it?How Shannon figured out no one was coming to save her but herself.How can we start to prioritize ourselves?Follow Shannon on IG @shannontalbot_coachingBuy her book: https://www.amazon.ca/Breaking-Free-Holding-Creating-Career-ebook/dp/B0CQRMBC3T Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Andy Murphy AKA The Secure Dad to chat about Roblox, Fortnite and online safety.Included in this episode:Online Gaming Safety - How do we know where to start as parents?How can we have conversations with our children about online safety, predators and keep the lines of communication open with our kids.Online chats inside games like Roblox & Fortnite - can we turn them off? If they are on, what should we be concerned about?Grooming - what is it, what does it look like online and what we need to know as parents.Cell phones - Andy shares great tips for giving your kids their first cell phone.Social Media Safety - Andy gives us great tips for how we can keep our kids safe - and it starts with keeping them off of it as long as possible.Follow Andy on IG @thesecuredad Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Lindsey Leaverton who is a mother, and the best selling author of the book "Not another self help book" to talk all things motherhood, burnout and recovering from burnout.Included in this episode:Lindsey gives us the real deal on what it can actually be like raising twins.Lindsey shares what burnout looked like for her, how it manifested and what was the moment she realized she could not go on the way she was.How she worked through the burn out, and continues to do so.The importance of asking for help, and acknowledging the burn out for what it is.Follow Lindsey on IG @lindseykaneleavertonPurchase her book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1632997428?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9YYEJ4NQRD80Q0KJ3C8SDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Taylor Mcconachie, who is a holistic sex therapist here in Simcoe, Ontario to talk all things sex.Included in this episode:The shameful narrative that women are experiencing when it comes to sex.Postpartum sex - reducing shame and opening the conversation around the 6 week check up - it is not a one size fits all.The disconnect from our bodies after we have a baby, how are bodies “don’t feel like our own anymore”.How the definition of sex changes once you shift from “fun sex” to “having a baby sex”.The mental load and desire.Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Follow Taylor on IG @embodiedsexualwellnessFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurman
Amanda is joined by Cristal Suinn who is the owner of Baby Bliss Newborn Consulting, and is a Newborn Care Specialist herself. Included in this episode:What is a Newborn Care Specialist and why does every new mom need one?Sleep - let's talk about it. Safe sleep and how to start to get your newborn onto a routine.Sleep training vs Sleep conditioning.Cristai shares some tips for new moms and some information you may have never heard before!Work with Christai: www.babyblissnc.comFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurmanDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Lexie Cappuccitti who is a mom and an entrepreneur who has this most incredible company Called Hey Moon Mama and she is here to chat all realities of the fourth trimester.Included in this episode:Lexie shares about her twin pregnancy, her c section and what her postpartum experience was ACTUALLY like vs what they tell you it will be like.Lexie shares her experience with breast feeding newborn twins.What we wish people would have told us before we had kids.Moon Mama underwear - why Lexie created these and why Amanda is so passionate about them too.Follow Lexie on IG @heymoonmamaDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20Do you want to get a pair of Moon Mama Underwear?! Use my code AMANDAGURMAN and get 15% off your order.
Amanda is joined by Jessalyn Biederstadt who is a survivor of the Willow River, BC, Child pornography case and an incredible mental health advocate to talk about motherhood, mental health and healing through trauma.Included in this episode:What Jessalyn’s “rock bottom” was and how it woke her up to her own traumas, and brought her to the fork in the road of “heal or don’t heal”.Medication - breaking the stigma and how Jessalyn knew it was “time” for her to try medication.Pressures as mothers - Jessalyn’s feelings on this.Sleepovers - Our feelings on them.Cellphones - safety/our thoughts and opinions.Having the tough conversations with our kids and how it feels to take away the innocence. Her advice on how to heal yourself and regulate your nervous system.Follow Jessalyn on IG @invisiblescarspodcastDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind!Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Carol Szuky, who is a mentor, entrepreneur and business coach to talk about manifestation, creating your own goals and working through what you actually want vs what we may have been told we should want.Included in this episode:Change is scary, but change is good. You are allowed to change your mind when it comes to what you want out of your life.How becoming a mother can change your priorities in your life, and how we can allow ourselves to pivot.What is a paradigm and how can we work through them?How can we learn to trust ourselves?Manifestation - What it actually is and how you can manifest in your life - and no, it is not with magic.Follow Carol on IG @carol.szukyFollow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurmanDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind! Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by Dr. Carolina Arreola, who is a licensed N.D. in the U.S. and they are discussing the importance of gut health and how it can affect your mental health.Included in this episode:How does your gut health affect your mental health? Carolina is breaking this down so we can really understand it.How can we support our gut health daily? What small changes can we make to help ourselves?Probiotics - What is the deal and do we need to be taking them?Microbiome - what is it and why is it so important.How stress can deeply affect your overall gut health and mental wellbeing.Follow Carolina on IG @arreola_naturopathic and TikTok @dr.arreolaDon't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind! Go to www.magicmind.com/JANhonestasamother and use code HONESTMOTHER20
Amanda is joined by psychologist, and self-awareness coach, Dr. Stephanie Lopez to talk about setting boundaries and breaking away from people pleasing.Included in this episode:What is people pleasing? What are boundaries?Where does people pleasing come from?How it is safe to be human.How many of us that are people pleasers were told to disconnect from our intuition and our true selves in childhood.What is defensiveness and why do people think it is actually think it is part of their personality.Why being a people pleaser can actually make people not trust you.Follow Stephanie on IG @drstephanielopezWork with Steph: www.brave-method.comWanting to try Magic Mind? Head to www.magicmind.com/honestasamotherDon't forget to use code HONESTMOTHER20 to receive up to 50% off your subscription!
Amanda is joined by her friend Darci Prince to literally shoot the sh!t. Both Amanda and Darci were diagnosed late in life with ADHD, and as they take their masks off, they realize that maybe some things they thought they "liked" they don't. They are both learning about who they really are rather than who they "think they should be".Included in this episode:Food - What do we actually like vs what gives us the ick.What did we want to do with our lives in high school vs what we do now.Tattoos - thoughts on them and do we have them? What advice would we give to our 16 year old selves?& SO much more.Follow Darci on IG @dpdigitalcreationsFollow Amanda on IG @Amanda.gurman
Amanda is joined by Nicole Schiener who is a registered psychotherapist, mother, wife and mental health advocate for mothers to talk about inner child healing, generational trauma and how is effects our parenting.Included in this episode:Nicole is amazing, and shares her own vulnerable story with us regarding her own experiences with mental illness, both pre-kids and postpartum.How Nicole had an "aha" moment when she realized how her own struggles were interfering with her being the best parent she could be.Inner child healing - why is it important and how can it help us become better parents.Generational trauma - what is it? How do we "break the cycle"Follow Nicole on IG @peaceandpossibility Work with Nicole: www.peaceandpossibility.caCheck out her program for caregivers: https://juliecusmariu.com/caring-without-carrying-it-all/
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