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 ..read more

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 @crafttableco Follow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurman ..read more

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 ..read more

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.coach Work with Emily here: https://hom ..read more

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.hemmings Follow Amanda on IG @amanda.gurman ..read more

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 @itslaurasinclair Honest as a Mother Book 3 is launching SOON - stay tuned for details ..read more

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 @mamawearsathleisure Follow Amanda @amanda.gurman Don't forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind! Go to www.magicmind.com/honestasamother and use code HONESTMOTH ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more