Nurture Narratives

I chatted with Sustainable Home and Wardrobe Consultant Brittany Webster about how to celebrate the holidays with less overwhelm and clutter. We talked about: 🎄 Multi-functional spaces that adults and children can enjoy 🎄How to tune out social media pressure and celebrate in a way that feels authentic to you 🎄 Protecting your energy for the things that matter most 🎄 Cho

I chatted with certified breastfeeding counsellor and birth educator Luka Zigic on the need for breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and support. We discuss: 💚 the current gaps in care when we become parents 💚 why we need to be educated on the ways our bodies change from pregnancy to postpartum, including the stages of lactation 💚 the loss of ancestral knowledge and commun

I had the pleasure of speaking with Sharana Ali about her experience as a single mother. We discuss: 🌿 how she is bringing so-called taboo topics to the table through her collective BOSS the six edition 🌿 the importance of living life outside of the labels and identities that society gives us 🌿 her journey through divorce and single motherhood 🌿 rejecting stigma and sha

Bernadeth Betchi is a communicator, activist and mother who does things her own way. I spoke with Bernadeth about how she has navigated motherhood while following her instincts. We discussed: 🌿 Giving birth at home during the pandemic surrounded by family and love 🌿 the effects of colonization on traditional homebirth and breastfeeding practices 🌿 her fourth trimester real

I spoke with health coach Mikaela Davis about the importance of mindsets and routines. Specifically I wanted to talk about how these are affected when we are experiencing uncertainty in our lives. This is a timely discussion for anyone who wants to nurture their own well-being including parents. Mikaela and I discuss: 🌿 how to find a routine that works for you even if you don't

CW: miscarriage Aniya Emtage Legnaro is a visual storyteller and mother of four. She shared with me her journey from raising her first two children as a single mother to having a baby and toddler with her husband Matteo. Her story is one of growth, loss and wisdom gained through experience. We chatted about many aspects of motherhood as well as her work as a photographer including:

Mr. Chazz is an educational specialist who has worked with thousands of young children. I invited Mr. Chazz to talk about his views on discipline, and the cultural narratives that inform how we view and interact with our kids. We discuss: 🌱 Why children deserve to be seen and treated as equals in our society 🌱 Why we need to learn to regulate our emotions if we want our child

I spoke with world-renowned breastfeeding expert, Dr. Newman about common breastfeeding and chestfeeding myths that can interrupt the breastfeeding relationship including: 🗓 You shouldn’t breastfeed after a certain period whether that is 6 month or a year 🍷🌿 Parents who breastfeed shouldn't eat certain foods, drink alcohol, or take prescription medication. Dr. Newman als

I spoke with Megan Kelly of Adventure Report about becoming a mother, and how her love of the outdoors supported this transition. We discuss: 🥾 Her blog and hiking challenge 🏕 How the Adventure Report gear lending library is helping make camping more accessible 🌱 the benefits of spending time outdoors for herself and her family 🤳 The polarizing images of motherhood port

Dr. Jodi Pawluski is a neuroscientist who studies the neuroscience of motherhood, maternal mental illness and antidepressant medications. She is also a therapist and the podcaster behind @mommybrain.revisted a podcast about scientific research in the neuroscience of parenting. I spoke to Jodi about her research and the findings of others in her field. We cover: 🧠 the scientific