I Brought You Into This World

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully (ft. Sarah Lowell Harmon)

In this episode of I Brought You Into This World, Amanda talks with Sarah Lowell Harmon, creator of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully. Sarah shares her personal story of growing up, becoming a therapist, navigating a painful estrangement from her own mother, and eventually building a body of work around helping women “mother” themselves with more compassion and confidence.  Sarah speaks on complicated mother-daughter relationships, grief for the mother you wish you had, cycle-breaking, identity after motherhood, secure attachment, couples therapy, raising daughters, and the importance of modeling self-care rather than self-sacrifice. This conversation is for anyone who has ever had a complicated relationship with their own mother, or just has the desire to feel more alive, grounded, and connected to themselves. For More Info: theschoolofmom.com

The Hearts Behind The Children's Piazza (ft. Charae D'Ambra and Becky Abbott)

We often talk about 'safe spaces' for our kids, but we rarely talk about them for ourselves as parents. In this episode, I sit down with Charae D'Ambra and Becky Abbott, the owners of The Children's Piazza. We talk about how they integrated their own mental health journeys into their work, why they chose the non-profit path, and how they’ve intentionally built a place where parents can feel just as seen and supported as their children. https://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/ Find them on Instagram @thechildrenspiazza

Twin Moms Club (ft. Ashley Parent and Robyn McCarthy)

I can’t begin to tell you how STOKED I am for this one! This was my first real conversation with another twin mom — never mind two! These are my people. Robyn and Ashley’s friendship started with @momballbeverly, a super popular softball league just for moms in Beverly. And if you’re like me and have so far missed out because you are sorely unathletic, it turns out they welcome the likes of us, too. So go for it! Just protect that nose. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges (to say the least) of twin pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Did you know it's double the hormones?! We also get into the tremendous personal growth that can come from having twins in a very short period of time: letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and learning how to set healthier boundaries. And, of course, we talk about the perks. Please don’t tell our friends without twins, but two toddlers can often be easier than one… because they play together! But please, go on thinking we’re super moms, because honestly? We are. Are you also a twin mom on the North Shore looking to connect? Reach out! :) Here are a few resources that may be helpful for twin moms and moms on the North Shore: North Shore Mothers of Multiples - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSMOM/ North Suburban Parents of Multiples - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nspom In Person Support Group for Parents of Multiples https://beyondbirthingvillage.com/education-class-directory/twinfinity-and-beyond-multiple-support-group/ Mom Ball- https://www.momball.com/ Beverly Mamas- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GsEND61HS/

It's Poetry in Motion (ft. Stephanie Angelini)

This week, I spoke with local mom and poet Stephanie Angelini, who brings honesty and depth to the experience of motherhood. Stay tuned until the end to hear her poignant poems, reflecting the ups and downs of her journey, from loss to birth to raising a daughter.

Moms in Pursuit of Pleasure (ft. Dr. Ayshia)

In this episode, I get into it with my good friend, Ayshia, and we definitely could have kept talking for several more hours!  Dr. Ayshia opens up about why she believes the true purpose of life is pleasure, discovering Buddhism along the way of her IVF journey, and how she rediscovered creativity and her passion for singing postpartum. We also touch on racism and sexism within maternal health and the importance of advocating for yourself. And we wrap it up with some powerful life advice!  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I do!  Check out Ayshia's Music- https://www.youtube.com/@SexyThing Or follow her on Instagram @SexyThingBand Tune in every other Saturday at 7:30 PM for all new episodes! You can find us on YouTube as well as anywhere you get your podcasts...Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. AND Beverly's public cable channel (Channel 8 & 1071) And as always, please drop a comment if you have a question about local resources or just share your own advice for new moms. Thanks for listening!