Honest as a Mother
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.
Clowning Around About Taylor Swift with Dan Shapiro
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Amanda is joined by fellow Swift Dan Shapiro to clown about Taylor Swift, reminisce on the beloved Eras Tour and more.
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Dan shares how he helped SO many fans get their hands on tickets to the Eras Tour by quickly becoming the go to for information regarding Ticketmaster drops.Dan shares a story of how he saw Taylor twice thanks to his amazing followers.Karma - the lost album, do we think its real?Travis and Taylor - what are Amanda and Dan's thoughts and do...Mindset Matters: Cultivating Growth from the Inside Out with Kayleigh Kennedy
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Amanda is joined by mindset coach Kayleigh Kennedy and they are diving into mindset, growth and so much more.
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What is a "real" job anyway?Our mindset - why it is so important and how we can get out of own way.What is the messy middle of growth and why is it so important?The role that grief plays in your growthHow can we get clear on what we want?Kayleigh shares how changing her mindset helped her through the one of the hardest times...Author Series - Breakthrough - Stefy Covelli
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Amanda is joined by an author of Breakthrough, Stefy Covelli to chat about her breakdown and then her breakthrough.
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The Shifting Seasons of Motherhood: Grief, Growth, and Grace with Cierra Bailey
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Amanda is joined by Cierra Bailey who is a mother and a powerhouse in the mental healthy advocacy world to chat about grief, growth and grace in our motherhood journeys.
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Author Series - Jennifer Heard - Breakthrough
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Amanda is joined by one of the authors inside her new co-author project, Breakthrough to chat about what her breakthrough was and why she decided to write about it.
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Marriage After Kids: Instagram VS Reality with Crystal Shadwell
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Amanda is joined by Crystal Shadwell to have a real talk about what marriage is like after kids and even in the thick of parenting school-aged children.
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Perimenopause Unplugged: The Real Talk You Need with Amanda Otterman
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Amanda is joined by Amanda Otterman who is a nurse who specializes in Menopause and hormone health to chat about all things Perimenopause.
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Unfiltered Reflections: Parenting with ADHD with Aaron Bailey
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Amanda is joined by Aaron Bailey who is a ADHD coach that works with both adults and kids to chat about ADHD.
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Pelvic Floor Myths Uncovered: Empowering Women Through Knowledge with Elisha Zavier
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Amanda is joined by Elisha Zavier who is a Pelvic Floor Fitness Coach and she is here to help Amanda break down some pelvic floor myths and empower women to take charge of their bodies.
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Binge-Worthy: Our Current TV Obsessions & Book Recommendations with Katie Langdon
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Amanda and Katie are back and they are filling everyone in on what they are currently watching and reading to prepare you for hibernation mode aka Winter.
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Trusting Your Inner Compass: Navigating Mom Gut, Anxiety and Intuition with Katherine Peloso-Smith
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Amanda is joined by Katherine Peloso-Smith who is an Intuitive Leader Coach to chat about trusting ourselves and our intuition.
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SOLO EPISODE: ADHD in Women and My Diagnosis
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Amanda is back for another solo episode and this episode has been HIGHLY requested. Amanda shares her story of receiving an ADHD diagnosis.
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Holding Space: When Two Truths Collide in Healing with Christine Danaird
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Amanda is joined by Christine Dainard who is a personal coach who champions authenticity and self-worth to chat about self-discovery, growth and all the messy in between.
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Pop Culture Hour With Katie Langdon
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Were baaaaaack. Did you miss us? Cause we missed you.
Do not judge us by our terrible reenactment of that statement okay?
Amanda and Katie are back to talk about all things Teen Mom, Vanderpump Rules and more. Buckle up and get ready for our dose of pop culture hour.
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Under 40 and Fearless: Tackling Breast Cancer Awareness with Beth Marchant
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Amanda is joined by Beth Marchant who is a graphic designer but also a Breast Cancer Survivor and she is here today to raise awareness and advocate for young women to be checking their breasts.
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Navigating the Complexities of Motherhood: Mental Health, Technology, and Marital Challenges with Annie Lawton
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Amanda is joined by Annie Lawton who is a mother, a story teller, an author and one bad ass business owner who is here to help us see that motherhood IS chaotic and that is okay. We are all a mess and we are just all trying to do our best everyday and this conversation will normalize that.
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Welcome Back: Solo Episode! Redefining Happiness, Life Updates and Motherhood
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Amanda is back after her summer off and is so excited to jump back in and we are starting off with a bang. Amanda is sharing her 2024 "shake up" and why she has lit her entire life on fire (or so it felt like).
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Debunking Women's Mental Health Myths with Dr. Benicio Frey
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Amanda is joined by Dr. Benicio Frey, who is an incredible psychiatrist here in Hamilton, Ontario to talk about Women's Mental Health and to break down some myths and bring us the facts.
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Birth Plans, Consent and How a Doula Can Support You with Suzzie Vehrs
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Amanda is joined by Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and the owner and founder of She Births Bravely which is an organization aimed at providing moms quality information, compassionate care and support through pregnancy and the first 6 months after birth.
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Attachment, Default Parenting and Mental Health with Karisa Haverkamp
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Amanda is joined by Karisa Havercamp, who is a psychotherapist here in Brantford, Ontario to chat about default parenting and the mothers mental health and so much more.
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Unveiling the Realities of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Eleni Opperwall
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Amanda is once again joined by the incredible Eleni Opperwall to discuss Postpartum Depression and Anxiety - what the DSM-5 "says it is" vs what lived experience is saying it is.
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Spirituality, Tower Moments and Learning to Trust Our Intuition with Brittany Schmidt
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Amanda is joined by Brittany Schmidt who is a Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Manifestation & Spiritual Coach to chat about spirituality, healing and learning to lean into yourself and trust your own intution.
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Mom Rage, Expectations and the Invisible Load with Erica Djossa
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Amanda is joined by Erica Djossa, founder of Momwell to chat about "Mom Rage" and her new book, "Releasing the Motherload, How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More".
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Mom life, Anxiety & Maternal Mental Health with Renee Reina
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Amanda is joined by the incredible Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room Podcast to chat mom life and mental health.
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Author Series - Lorraine Lowry - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by another author that is inside Honest as a Mother Book 3, Lorraine Lowry where they will discuss mothering with ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Resilience in Motherhood: Navigating Postpartum Depression with Ivana Gustin
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Amanda is joined by her long time friend and co-worker Ivana Gustin. Ivana is a mother who resides here in Hamilton and is a mental health advocate herself. She is here to share her story and to break the stigma that is still surrounding mental health, especially when it comes to mothers.
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Author Series - Megan Martin - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by Megan Martin who is another author inside the Honest as a Mother Book 3 to chat about teen pregnancy and adoption.
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Breaking the Silence: Kayla Huszar's Journey Through Maternal Mental Health
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Amanda is joined by Kayla Huszar who is a therapist who specializes in Expressive Art Therapy for Moms to share her story to shed more light on Maternal Mental Health.
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Author Series - Lisa Wright - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by Lisa Wright who is one of the authors in Honest as a Mother Book 3 to share her story and her experience as a co-author.
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Floras Walk and Maternal Mental Health with Eleni Opperwall
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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.
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Author Series - Jacquelyn Jones-Gessay - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by another incredible author from the Honest as a Mother Book 3 series which is launching MAY 1!!!
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Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds
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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.
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Unpacking How Internalized Trauma Resurfaces in Motherhood with Emily Cleghorn
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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.
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Author Series - Ann Marie Hemmings - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by another author from Honest as a Mother book 3 which is launching May 1, 2024!
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Author Series - Laura Sinclair - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by another beautiful author from Honest as a Mother Book 3, Laura Sinclair to chat all things motherhood and entrepreneurship.
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10 Things I wish I Knew Before I Become a Mother with Mariela De Santiago
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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.
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Author Series - Jennifer Heard - Honest as a Mother Book 3
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Amanda is joined by one of the authors in Honest as a Mother Book 3, the final book which is coming SOON!
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Permission Granted:Granting Yourself Permission to Rewrite Your Life with Shannon Talbot
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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.
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Navigating Online Safety for Our Children with Andy Murphy AKA The Secure Dad
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Amanda is joined by Andy Murphy AKA The Secure Dad to chat about Roblox, Fortnite and online safety.
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Mom Burnout: Navigating the Exhaustion of Motherhood with Lindsey Leaverton
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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.
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