Deborah is the type of mama who provides nurturing, loving energy to everyone around her — whether you are her child by birth or not is irrelevant! One time, I had the privilege of attending her annual family Thanksgiving day celebration. When I walked in, there was easily a dozen children there. I knew that […]
Alone. It’s an interesting word. Sometimes I really love it. I will literally ask my husband a leading question like: “don’t you want to go to the beach with your paddleboard for a few hours?” And then when he says “oh yeah, that sounds great” (assuming I want to go along), I’ll say something like
New mamahood can be lonely, but it should never feel isolating Read More »
If you have followed my work for a few years, you have probably heard me describe myself a few different ways. Social Worker. Maternal Health Researcher. Yoga Therapist. There were times when I doubted that these passions, each with a unique skillset and scope of practice, could ever be woven together. In the back
Behind the Scenes: Svadhyaya or Self Study Read More »
Waiting for a doctor’s visit where you know you need to ask a question that leaves you vulnerable can be terrifying. Why can’t I sleep even when my baby’s sleeping? Why can’t I enjoy the things I used to enjoy? Why do I feel so numb and overwhelmed? How do I know if I’m
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Picture this You finally managed to find the time to scrub a reddish brownish stain out of your couch. It could have been ketchup. Might have been fruit juice. May be something else from a really long time ago that has since turned that reddish brownish color. Nevertheless, you got it out and are taking
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I have the great honor of sharing Amanda Harrison’s Mama Story with you today. I’ve been a fan of Amanda’s insightful writing since stumbling across her work about a year ago. And in planning this series, I knew she would be a contributor. Her positivity is contagious. Where others may see deficits, Amanda finds joy
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Ana Acosta is sharing her Mama Story with us today. Ana is the Jill-of-all-trades in my life. If I have a question (about anything) I can usually get a good answer from her or find out who has the best answer. But what I love about her post is that, despite being an expert in
From Independent Woman to Motherhood: 33 years of “Me Time” turned upside down Read More »
Today on the blog, I am featuring Kelsey Baldwin’s Mama Story. Can you imagine your pregnancy beginning with divorce? Well, despite not being what most mom’s envisioning, that is how Kelsey’s started. And I am so glad to be able to host a post that delves into the topic. Because guess what? Being a single
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I am so excited to share Lyzz Kirk’s Mama Story with you today! Lyzz is one of my main partners-in-crime in the world of maternal health and wellness, and today she is sharing how, as a self-proclaimed “health and wellness junkie,” she figured out how to hone in on what REALLY made a difference for her
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My dear friend Kim Swanson is sharing her Mama Story with you today, and fair-warning: it’s a tear-jerker! To be fair, I am most definitely a crier and pretty much every single story I am sharing with you over these next few days made my eyes water. Kim’s story made the tears spill out for
Motherhood: My Life with Light Read More »