Coping with Motherhood Identity Loss with Sarah Parise

Grief and Golf as a Path to Healing with Kym Coco

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support [https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support] In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Kym Coco about the intersection of grief, transformation, and the healing power of play through golf. Joining from the serene Sierra Nevadas, north of Lake Tahoe, Kym shares her deeply personal journey of losing her husband and how embarking on an ambitious goal to play 100 new golf courses as a way to help her navigate loss and redefine her future. Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of the non-linear path of grief, the importance of intentional structure, and how embracing new experiences can foster both healing and growth. About Kym Coco: Kym Coco is an author, nature-loving yogi, and dog mama of two Staffies. She holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Kinesiology, and two 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificates. Both topics were woven into the classes she taught at California State University, Chico, and the workshops she taught around the country with her late husband, Stephen Thompson. Coco now shares powerful tools for well-being through her latest book “Miracle on the Mountainside” and her blog, Swagtail.com. When she’s not at her residence in the Sierra Nevada mountains, she’s on the hunt for great golf courses and scenic vistas in her Sprinter Van. Main Topics Covered: * Innovative strategies for navigating grief, including using structure and play to process loss and rediscover joy. * The story behind Kym’s 100 new golf courses challenge—a personal framework to honor her late husband and rebuild her sense of self. * How emotional kinesiology shaped Kym’s partnership, her husband’s legacy, and her approach to healing. * The importance of creating new experiences to avoid emotional landmines tied to familiar places and memories. * Lessons learned about flexibility, letting goals evolve, and celebrating progress rather than just completion. * The significance of allowing oneself to feel the full emotional arc of grief and the value of slowing down during major life transitions. * Harnessing community, connection, and playfulness as tools for recovery and personal evolution. * Turning personal projects into creative expressions—Kym’s journey from caregiving to authoring memoirs and new resources for others. Timestamps: [00:00:04] Show intro and Amy’s welcome; Kym’s location in the Sierra Nevadas [00:01:09] Finding peace and connection to nature after loss [00:02:04] Introducing the dual topics of grief and golf in Kym’s story [00:03:33] Meeting Steve, their background in (emotional) kinesiology, and building a life together [00:04:42] Steve’s advice: embrace structure after loss; the origins of the 100 golf course challenge [00:05:53] Emotional kinesiology explained and setting the stage for Kym’s healing journey [00:06:10] Steve’s motorcycle accident, lifelong health struggles, and a pivotal hospitalization [00:07:31] Open conversations about end-of-life, illness, and preparing for grief [00:08:22] Why 100 new golf courses? Crafting a framework for recovery [00:09:10] Early attempts at golf after Steve’s death, emotional setbacks, and perseverance [00:11:04] Co-authoring memoirs and the process of sorting stories for healing and legacy [00:13:39] How play, presence, and golf became essential tools for moving through grief [00:16:26] The challenge’s timeframe: still in progress, and why “new” courses matter [00:19:21] Intentionally choosing novelty to avoid emotional landmines in familiar places [00:21:22] Travel, van life, and adapting the project with life’s disruptions [00:23:20] How intuition and community recommendations shaped the journey [00:23:53] The power of “the space between each shot” and learning to savor the unknown [00:26:12] How grief and the 100 course challenge transformed Kym’s pace and sense of self [00:28:00] The role of playfulness and community in healing [00:30:00] Letting go of perfection in both the challenge and the grief process [00:34:05] Kym’s message for listeners: redefining how we “flow love” through all forms of loss [00:37:44] Special audience offer: Maximize Your Attention training and where to connect [00:37:46] Kym’s media recommendation (Dan Brown’s “The Secret of Secrets”) and favorite online find ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://swagtail.com/ [https://swagtail.com/] GET KYM COCO'S SPECIAL OFFER: Name: Maximize your Attention Training A video training to maximize your attention and increase your energy, focus, and presence in daily life. The practical tips can be implemented right away to add harmony to your relationships and more time in your schedule from increased productivity. Value: $99 Special offer: free Link: http://swagtail.com/podcastSwagtail.com/podcast [http://swagtail.com/podcast] Note from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support. NEVER MISS A MOMENT OF IMPERFECT ADULTING We invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes. Why subscribe? * Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast app * Get guest offers delivered straight to your inbox * Access all important links in one convenient place * Catch the highlights even when you don't have time to listen Are you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com [https://www.imperfectadulting.com] If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guest Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-) For livestreaming and recording ECamm [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69 [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] Website hosting with Siteground [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590]https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590 [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590] Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic [https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj] https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj For Email I recently switched to Beehiiv [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] before that I used Kit. [https://partners.kit.com/oqgokeg23dkk] Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/amysaysso] https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors [https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors]

Coming Out Later in Life Navigating Divorce and Identity with Andy Vargo

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support [https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support] In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Andy Vargo about his journey of embracing personal identity and authenticity in adulthood. Andy, who hails from Tacoma, Washington, shares his story of coming out as gay at age 40 after decades of hiding his true self due to societal and familial expectations. This conversation explores the challenges of aligning your inner identity with your outward persona, the impact of masking on relationships and decision-making, and why living authentically can fundamentally transform your life. About Andy Vargo: Andy Vargo is a speaker, author, and life-change coach who helps individuals and organizations embrace their uniqueness and turn perceived weaknesses into strengths through his “Own Your Awkward” approach. After making significant life changes, including coming out at 40, he brings a deeply personal and relatable perspective to conversations around authenticity, growth, and leadership. Through his work, Andy blends humor, real-life experience, and practical tools to help people show up more confidently in both their personal and professional lives. Main Topics Covered: * Navigating the process of coming out later in life: emotional challenges, family dynamics, and the obstacles of shedding years of masking. * How growing up in a faith-based, traditional environment shapes identity and limits perceived options for self-expression. * The ripple effects of hidden truths: how chronic masking leads to unhealthy relationships, work struggles, and poor boundaries. * Finding and practicing authenticity—why embracing who you are frees up mental energy, increases decisiveness, and attracts true community. * Shifting family and social relationships post-divorce and coming out, including the journey from initial upheaval to creating new support systems. * The evolution of LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance, and how that changes the coming out experience for younger generations. * Lessons on courage, vulnerability, and making big life changes—regardless of age or the “perfect timing.” * Why sharing your story, even when it feels ordinary or uncomfortable, empowers others to embrace their unique truths. Timestamps: [00:00:41] Andy shares why Tacoma, Washington is home and what he loves about its community [00:02:06] Introducing the topic: identity and coming out at 40 [00:03:01] Raising teenagers while coming out; reflections on timing and imperfection [00:04:23] Andy opens up about always knowing his identity, masking, and struggling with labels [00:06:38] The absence of positive gay role models in youth and the impact of stereotypes [00:08:54] Marrying young, secrecy, and fear of being “found out” [00:09:41] How hiding identity led to unhealthy relationships and self-doubt [00:12:20] Universal struggles with authenticity and being seen [00:13:42] Shifts in societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ youth—Andy’s observations as a parent [00:15:05] The reality of post-coming out: job loss, isolation, and starting over [00:17:16] Surviving the “empty elevator” and rebuilding after major life transitions [00:19:48] Family reactions: the complex dynamics of acceptance and adjustment [00:21:05] Why coming out can feel like the “easier” path vs. confronting unhealthy relationships [00:23:50] The end of marriage—a process, not an event [00:27:47] Relearning authenticity: giving up the exhaustive effort of masking [00:33:30] How authenticity makes everyday decisions easier and life more fulfilling [00:35:45] Andy’s motivation for sharing his story—helping others show up more authentically [00:39:54] Personal recommendations and resources for growth [00:40:32] Favorite tools: from podcast mics to foldable kayaks [00:43:14] Closing thoughts, ways to connect, and episode wrap-up ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/ [https://www.awkwardcareer.com/] GET ANDY'S SPECIAL OFFER: FREE Download: Discover Your Hidden Superpower A short, free worksheet to help people start identifying their own awkward traits and reframe them as something useful instead of something to hide. Click the link to access with a free download: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/discover-your-hidden-superpower-worksheet/ Note from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support. If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guest NEVER MISS A MOMENT OF IMPERFECT ADULTING We invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes. Why subscribe? * Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast app * Get guest offers delivered straight to your inbox * Access all important links in one convenient place * Catch the highlights even when you don't have time to listen Are you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com [https://www.imperfectadulting.com] Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-) For livestreaming and recording ECamm [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69 [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] Website hosting with Siteground [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590]https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590 [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590] Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic [https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj] https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj For Email I recently switched to Beehiiv [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] before that I used Kit. [https://partners.kit.com/oqgokeg23dkk] Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/amysaysso] https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors [https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors]

Amy Stone Talks Show Milestones, Growth Gaps, and Creative Expansion

Amy Stone, host of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, shares a behind-the-scenes update on the show’s evolution, celebrates a top 3% global ranking, and invites listeners into her own journey of embracing life transitions, travel, and creative projects. Topics in this episode: • Milestone moment: The show is now ranked in the top 3% globally by Listen Notes 🎉 • Candid reflections on changing the show’s release schedule and what it really means for indie creators • Behind the scenes of Amy’s new nomadic adventure (and the story behind the new music and shifting backgrounds!) • unMuted Creator Collective Amy’s new project supporting women media creators • Honest talk about midlife changes, personal growth, and hormones unMuted Creator Directory: https://www.imperfectadulting.com/unmuted-creator-directory [https://www.imperfectadulting.com/unmuted-creator-directory] Creator Showcase and Creator Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/@unMutedCreatorCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@unMutedCreatorCollective] #ImperfectAdulting #PodcastBehindTheScenes #RealStories #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransitions #WomenCreators

Coping with Motherhood Identity Loss with Sarah Parise

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support [https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support] In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Sarah Paris about identity loss and transformation through the early challenges of motherhood. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sarah shares her personal story of postpartum struggle, the unexpected realities of new motherhood, and how she rebuilt her sense of self through community, therapy, and self-care. Listeners will gain insight into the often unseen emotional toll of early parenting, the importance of seeking support, and practical ways to reclaim joy as a caregiver. About Sarah Paris: Sarah Parise is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Perinatal Wellness Specialist, and mom who helps women reclaim their energy, identity, and sense of calm through small, sustainable habits. With over 20 years of experience in fitness and wellness, Sarah focuses on wellness practices that fit into real life, not perfection or pressure. After struggling in her early years of motherhood, she shifted the way she approached health, moving away from all or nothing thinking and toward consistency, self trust, and regulation. Through her signature 2% approach, Sarah teaches women how tiny daily choices can create lasting change for themselves and the families watching them. Main Topics Covered: * The emotional and physical impact of traumatic delivery and sleep deprivation for new moms * Recognizing and addressing postpartum depression, rage, and guilt even when not outwardly obvious * The myth of the “selfless mother” and the societal pressure to prioritize children above self-care * Finding and building a support system—including therapy, pelvic floor specialists, and community—for maternal mental health * The dangers of isolation and the power of sharing honest stories about parenting struggles * How early experiences as a daughter and oldest sibling shaped Sarah’s ideas of motherhood * Navigating faith, family guilt, and self-judgment in defining what “good mothering” means * Practical self-care: Incorporating small daily rituals and movement for mothers at any stage Quote from the Episode: "I just feel like I have to do something for myself that's just me to make me feel like I'm a human again…you showed up. Just keep showing up." — Sarah Paris Timestamps: [00:00:20] Amy welcomes Sarah; home in Raleigh, NC, and weather talk [00:01:16] Sarah’s generational identity—growing up Gen X/Xennial [00:02:15] When did Sarah know she wanted kids? Journey from “no way” as a teacher to becoming a mom at 36 [00:03:44] Pregnancy experience—health, insomnia, and delivery expectations [00:06:25] Difficult labor and traumatic birth story; NICU moments and rapid detour from a “birth plan” [00:08:32] How birth trauma and loss of control foreshadow motherhood’s unpredictability [00:09:36] Sarah’s personality as a “planner who rolls with the punches,” and the complications of a broken tailbone during delivery [00:11:56] Why postpartum trauma and fatigue matter for emotional recovery [00:13:18] Sarah’s six-month postpartum breaking point—exhaustion, rage, isolation in Santa Monica [00:15:10] Moment of crisis on the Palisades park bluff and the decision to seek help [00:17:20] First steps toward self-care: yoga, small rituals, and building a new support network [00:21:09] How family modeling (her mother’s selflessness) shaped Sarah’s motherhood ideals and inner critic [00:23:11] Navigating faith, Catholic guilt, and expectations of sacrificial mothering [00:25:05] Why staying home with kids isn’t for everyone; judgment and permission to choose other paths [00:27:29] Sarah’s background in fitness and how athletics/yoga fed her healing [00:32:16] Could people around her see the struggle? Masking, invisible pain, and missed opportunities for intervention [00:36:26] The breaking point with friends and the importance of honest conversations in mom communities [00:41:03] Why Sarah shares her story: to fight maternal loneliness, and the need for a “team” to support mothers [00:44:39] Sarah’s coaching—emphasizing confidence, not weight loss, for moms; 2% a day to yourself [00:47:41] Favorite podcast/fun recommendations, and gold platform sneakers for daily joy ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: http://www.greatdaysbysarah.com [http://www.greatdaysbysarah.com] GET SARAH’S'S SPECIAL OFFER:Name of the product offered: 7 Day Energy Boost Podcast listeners can access the 7 Day Energy Boost for just $7. Note from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support. If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guest NEVER MISS A MOMENT OF IMPERFECT ADULTING We invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes. Why subscribe? * Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast app * Get guest offers delivered straight to your inbox * Access all important links in one convenient place * Catch the highlights even when you don't have time to listen Are you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com [https://www.imperfectadulting.com] Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-) For livestreaming and recording ECamm [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69 [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] Website hosting with Siteground [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590]https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590 [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590] Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic [https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj] https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj For Email I recently switched to Beehiiv [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] before that I used Kit. [https://partners.kit.com/oqgokeg23dkk] Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/amysaysso] https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors [https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors]

Walking the Camino de Santiago for Deep Self-Discovery with Crissy Fishbane

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support [https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support] In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Crissy Fishbane about using physical challenge as a tool for transformation during major life transitions. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Crissy shares how leaving her teaching career amid burnout led her to embark on the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The episode explores overcoming uncertainty, embracing change, and learning to accept what can’t be controlled. About Crissy Fishbane: Crissy Fishbane is a writer, speaker, and co-founder of HER+ Health Collective, a community and resource hub supporting mothers through connection and collaboration. A former high school teacher with a background in psychology, she now leads inclusive communities and conversations about belonging, uncertainty, and personal growth. Crissy is also the co-host of the award-winning podcast Mama Needs a Moment. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family and believes meaningful change often begins by letting go of certainty. Main Topics Covered: * Navigating burnout and discouragement in the U.S. education system * The realities and emotional toll of being an educator: from overwhelming workloads to the pressures of IEPs and parent relationships. * Taking bold action in life transitions * The power of pilgrimage: travel without technology, deep self-reflection, and the lessons uncovered by disconnecting and stepping outside your comfort zone. * Accepting uncertainty and redefining identity after career change: uncovering the difference between what can and can't be controlled. * The ripple effects of transformation * The importance of sharing stories: how vulnerability and openness foster healing and help others feel less alone. * Creating mom-centered support networks in a disconnected world: why Crissy founded her + Health Collective and the value of intergenerational villages for modern parenting. Quote from the Episode: “There is so much outside of my control and I'm trying to manipulate and figure it all out and have all the answers and make everything look just so, because that's what society says it should be...and it was this moment of realizing that is all this stuff that I have no right trying to manipulate or control, because I can't. It's not about me. It's just what is. So I need to accept that and I need to focus on what I can control, which is this moment right in front of me.”—Crissy Fishbane Timestamps: [00:00:18] Crissy introduces herself and talks about calling Raleigh, NC home [00:02:08] Decision point: Burnout in teaching and the emotional weight of the profession [00:04:14] Teaching psychology in high school and why teens love self-discovery [00:08:14] Detailing the stressors that drove Crissy to leave education [00:14:39] The transition—how the idea to walk the Camino de Santiago emerged [00:16:40] The pivotal moment: Crissy’s husband encourages her to quit and walk the full Camino [00:19:32] Was the pilgrimage religious or secular, and what spiritual meaning did it hold? [00:21:00] Walking the Camino: traveling with no technology, carrying everything, and the day-to-day experience [00:24:11] Transformation on the Camino and a lesson in giving up control [00:28:19] Facing adversity during travel: a separate story of losing everything in Costa Rica [00:31:35] A moment of transformation: Accepting “what is” on a solo stretch of the Camino [00:33:11] How the Camino transformed Crissy’s relationship with control, stress, and identity [00:36:15] Practical ways gratitude and acceptance shape her daily life now [00:38:01] Why Crissy shares her transformation story and the healing power of storytelling [00:40:16] Founding her + Health Collective: building a mom support network and tackling loneliness [00:43:21] Hybrid community-building and serving moms nationwide [00:44:54] Fun insights: generational identity, book recommendations, and travel snack habits ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://herhealthcollective.com/ [https://herhealthcollective.com/] Mama Needs a Moment - https://herhealthcollective.com/podcast/ [https://herhealthcollective.com/podcast/] GET CRISSY'S SPECIAL OFFER: HER+ Health Collective Email Newsletter — a free weekly email featuring expert insights on women’s health, parenting, and mental well-being, along with updates on community events and ways to get involved with HER+ Health Collective. Value: Free access to curated, expert-led content and insider community updates. Special Offer: Free newsletter subscription for podcast listeners. How to Redeem: Sign up anytime at https://herhealthcollective.com/connect/ Note from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support. NEVER MISS A MOMENT OF IMPERFECT ADULTING We invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes. Why subscribe? * Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast app * Get guest offers delivered straight to your inbox * Access all important links in one convenient place * Catch the highlights even when you don't have time to listen Are you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com [https://www.imperfectadulting.com] NEVER MISS A MOMENT OF IMPERFECT ADULTING We invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes. Why subscribe? * Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast app * Get guest offers delivered straight to your inbox * Access all important links in one convenient place * Catch the highlights even when you don't have time to listen Are you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com [https://www.imperfectadulting.com] Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-) For livestreaming and recording ECamm [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69 [https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69] Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi] Website hosting with Siteground [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590]https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590 [https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590] Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic [https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj] https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofj For Email I recently switched to Beehiiv [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stone] before that I used Kit. [https://partners.kit.com/oqgokeg23dkk] Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/shop/amysaysso] https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors [https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors]