Resources

My go-to recommendations for books, organizations, websites, and podcasts. I’ve also put together links to my podcast interviews and published works plus free tools to connect you with the support you deserve.

Free to download and print
Free Printable Resources

Love a freebie? Here are some tools to get you started towards finding more joy, calm, and balance in motherhood.

Postpartum Body Image Workbook

It’s hard to accept the physical changes that happen during pregnancy and after having children. And even though everyone tells you that you should appreciate what your body has been through, it can still be hard to accept it. If you’re struggling with body image issues, this workbook is a great place to start exploring how to heal that relationship.
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Birth Affirmation Colouring Cards

Anticipating childbirth can bring up fears of the unknown, or of things being too difficult to manage. But your thinking can really impact how you feel, so why not create positive thoughts that will support you? Download, print, and colour these positive birth affirmation cards to do exactly that.

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Anxiety Workbook For Moms

This is your mom-anxiety toolkit to help you get clear on why you’re feeling anxious, what triggers the overwhelm, and give you a roadmap to finding relief.
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Self-Care Workbook for Moms

Self-care is notoriously difficult for moms, and hey, I get that! If bubble baths and scented candles aren’t your jam, forget ‘em! This workbook will help you figure out a self-care plan that’s actually doable, realistic, and even motivating. Enjoy!
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Self-Compassion Affirmation Cards for Moms

Creating positive thinking patterns takes practice. I created these affirmations just for moms, so that you can work on developing kind and compassionate self-talk which in turn leads to a healthier relationship with yourself. That’s key in adjusting well to motherhood. Just download, print, and start weaving these into your daily life!

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31 Self-Care Colouring Pages for Moms

Instead of colouring another picture of a unicorn or Paw Patrol character with your kids, why not get your own colouring pages and practice positive reinforcing affirmations while you’re at it? These ones picked out by me have such beautiful backgrounds. Download, print, and have some YOU-time.
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Recommended Organizations + Websites

Need more support? These organizations offer incredible resources and help for parents and families.

Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International: Visit Website
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773

If you’re struggling, don’t go through this turbulent time alone. Postpartum Support International has accessible information, support groups and a directory of perinatal mental health therapists so that moms and moms-to-be don’t have to suffer in silence.

The Gottman Institute

The Gottman Institute: Visit Website
Relationships go through a lot of changes during pregnancy and post-partum and it’s okay if you need help navigating the new terrain. This is a goldmine of research that’ll help couples in this stage.

Mother To Baby

Mother To Baby: Visit Website
866.626.6847
When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you want to double-check everything that your baby might be exposed to. This is the free resource to ensure your baby’s safety and get accurate information on medications and other exposures during this part of the perinatal phase.

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health: Visit Website
So many women suffer during pregnancy or in the period after the baby arrives. This is the call-to-action for the Canadian government to ensure support systems are in place and accessible.

Canada Suicide Prevention Services

Canada Suicide Prevention Services: Visit Website
1.833.456.4566
If you’re thinking about suicide or self-harm, or know someone who might be, this number is in place to provide help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): Visit Website

If you’re based in the U.S. and are experiencing thoughts of suicidal ideation or self-harm (or know a loved one who is), this resource is set up to provide adequate support in times of crisis. 

Anxiety Canada

Anxiety Canada: Visit Website

From learning about what anxiety looks like in children to exploring how symptoms might appear in your life, Anxiety Canada is your resource for all things anxiety.

Tune In

My favorite Podcasts:
  • Small Things Often (Gottman Institute)
  • HERself Podcast
  • Happy As A Mother Podcast
  • Mom Friends
  • Momfully You Podcast
  • Motherly
  • The Minimalists Podcast
Recommended Books
For the readers out there
For Moms:
    • Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristen Neff
    • Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleiman
    • And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
      – John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD
    • The Miscarriage Map: What to Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting – Sunita Osborn
    • Heal Your Birth Story: Releasing the Unexpected – Maureen Campion
    • Hold Onto Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers – Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté, M.D
    • The Pregnancy And Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions – Pamela S. Wiegartz + Kevin L. Gyoerkoe
    • The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression – Karen Kleiman
    • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who you Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brené Brown
    • Postpartum Depression And Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers – Pacific Postpartum Support Society
    • The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms Them – Elaine Aron, PhD
    • Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World – Anuschka Rees
For Therapists:
    • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Postnatal Depression: Using Compassion Focused Therapy to Enhance Mood, Confidence and Bonding – Michelle Cree
    • Compassion Focused Therapy: Distinctive Features – Paul Gilbert
    • The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety – Karen Kleiman
    • Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Practices – Deb Dana
    • The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe – Stephen W. Porges
    • Trauma-Informed Care in the Perinatal Period – Julia Seng and Julie Taylor
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Here’s where I’ve been
featured or published!
Check these out
Today’s Parent
Vogue
Island Parent Magazine:
Livestrong Magazine
Co-Author Book Chapter
    • School-to-Work Transitions In Emerging Adulthood, A. Marshall and K. Butler (2014). The Oxford Handbook of Emerging Adulthood, Edited by J. Arnett. 
Happy As A Mother Podcast
    • Episode 54: Normal Mom Worry VS. Postpartum Anxiety
HERSelf Podcast: Episode 52:
    • Postpartum Anxiety and Finding Your Identity Outside of Motherhood
Modern Mommy Doc Podcast:
    • Anxiety vs. Worry – How to Tell the Difference
Mom Friends Podcast:
    • Postpartum Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts

 

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