“How to Love Winter?” Winter has a way of slowing everything down. The light softens, the air sharpens, and our bodies seem to whisper “rest.”Yet every year, I hear the same sighs in session: “I hate winter. It’s dark, cold, isolating.” I get it. The season can feel like a pause we didn’t ask for. But from […]

Mom Self-Doubt… Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t know what I’m doing”? Whether it’s about a parenting decision, a tough moment with your child, or simply getting through the day? That thought alone can feel heavy, unsettling, even scary. And what makes it even more overwhelming is that it doesn’t usually come alone. […]

As a new mom, you already know that the postpartum journey is a wild blend of joy, exhaustion, and sometimes, an overwhelming sense of isolation. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Kaitlin—a holistic nurse coach from Upstream Roots—whose personal journey through postpartum recovery and challenges has inspired her to create a transformative approach to […]

Motherhood often feels like an endless cycle of responsibility, chores, and decision-making. Today, you’ll learn what decision fatigue is, how the mental load of parenting impacts you, and how to identify signs of overwhelm. I’ll introduce practical strategies to simplify daily choices, delegate tasks, and communicate with your partner to reduce resentment and strengthen your […]

How to Beat Postpartum Anxiety Hey there, I’m Amy Chouinard. 👋 I’m a licensed mental health counselor, and for the past 18 years, I’ve specialized in helping women navigate postpartum mood disorders, fertility challenges, and loss. It’s truly been a passion of mine, working alongside hundreds of mothers as they travel through the beautiful (and […]