Birth Story Series: My Firstborn
I adore reading and listening to birth stories. It is fascinating how a ubiquitous experience like having a baby is quite unique for each person each time they go through it. I want to share my three birth stories. For posterity, for solidarity, to pass down gained wisdom, and toContinue Reading
“Be the Most Well-Read Person in the Room” is stupid advice; Why this administration’s obsession with being the best has been its downfall.
It should come as no surprise that someone in the Trump administration would give self-serving advice, on a stage, with probably a bunch of people eating it up. But here we are. Erika Kirk and Karoline Leavitt. Photo is from the April Turning Point USA event at George Washington UniversityContinue Reading
Nine Honest Truths About Postpartum: Lessons from an experienced mom and postpartum coach
Hi, I’m Amy, and I’m a mom. The night of my 40th birthday party I have three children, ages 4, 6, and 9. During the day, I work as a speech-language pathologist in a skilled nursing setting, and in my spare time I do postpartum education. I developed a passionContinue Reading
I’m home with my new baby… now what?
Birth recovery—which is both difficult to prepare for and not frequently talked about—can be confusing and overwhelming, not to mention painful! On top of that, you’re caring for a newborn with nearly constant needs. It’s a lot. I want to address some of the more imminent concerns held by manyContinue Reading
One Simple Habit That Has Kept Me Consistent for Years
I’ve been creating content online since around 2016 when I opened my professional Instagram account and started to blog. Back then I posted occasional food pics and nutrition tips, and didn’t even show my face for a while (it honestly wasn’t the trend, and IG didn’t have video then!). ButContinue Reading
Reaching Readers While Maintaining Me
Recently, I read an article from Ryan Hennessey about not chasing wealth but chasing a life that is enough, not the excess but the exhale you feel when there’s enough money in the bank without having to check. That hit hard for me because it’s exactly what I want. LivingContinue Reading
I Went Viral for Saying ‘Moms Are People, Too.’
I saw a post about a guy praising his mom for all she does for their family. His gf asked him what his mom likes to do for fun. He was perplexed. She asked what her favorite color is. He didn’t know. It had never occurred to him that hisContinue Reading
Screen Time Confessions from a Busy Mom of Three
“Now children grow up watching their parents vanish into screens. Waiting to be chosen. Desperate to be loved. And the unspoken lesson lands all the same: you are not enough to hold my attention.” -Ryan Hennessey Ryan Hennessey wrote this line in an article titled “Gold Fucking Stars.“ I followContinue Reading
26 Intentions for 2026
I have always liked the idea of resolutions because I like the “clean slate” of a new year. I agree it’s an arbitrary date, and I think it’s fine when people hate or reject resolutions. This is just something I like! I have to shout out one of the firstContinue Reading
2025 Article Round Up
I want to share what I’ve written in 2025 all in one place, as it often feels like I’m writing into a void that will never be seen. The year started with publishing for an online magazine called Brainz. I wrote for them without pay to gain experience, hone myContinue Reading