The Mother Trucking Truth

An important part of creating an inclusive world is listening to the Neurodivergent community. We are lucky enough to have Amelia from @autisticpositivity to hear her perspective on Autism. We discuss identity first identification, stimming, masking, and other important pieces of Autism. We hope you learn a little bit more about the Neurodivergent world today!

This month we shift our focus to the children within the Neurodiverse, specifically Autistic, community. We start that shift with Katie Monus.Katie is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 24K followers on Tiktok. Through the platform she helps to break stigmas around neurodiversity and sensory needs with her educational and witty videos. Join us as we discuss the various reasons a child, neurodiverse or not, may qualify for OT, how we can advocate for our children within the school system and why the new CDC guidelines may be causing more parents a future headache than a sense of peace.

There are a lot of thoughts and opinions thrown at you when you are getting ready to birth a baby. When I (Jacey) was first pregnant EVERYONE wanted to talk to me about old wives tales to guess the gender or how beautiful childbirth is, but no one told me that getting my cervix checked was a special kind of hell. Mary and I sit down and discuss all of things no one really told us about going into childbirth... yes... even all of those birthing classes we took. Connect with us here on Patreon or social media. We'd love to hear about your birth experiences, or if you're giving birth soon, what are you most excited/nervous for?

What is weaponized incompetence? We talk to Laura Danger about the ways various people in our lives use weaponized incompetence in order to get out of doing things. Maybe even we ourselves are using it!? Laura can be found on instagram and Tik Tok @thatdarnchat or on her website https://www.thatdarnchat.com/

Kicking off season 3! Jacey and Mary talk about what they have been up to during the off season, how difficult it is to be a mom when you're sick, and give some simple and helpful tips to surviving sickness as a mom!*We are not licensed therapists or doctors, all opinions are exclusively of those who expressed them.

Deck the halls with healthy boundaries.... Fa La La La La. This episode we talk to Ali Marie about what kind of healthy boundaries we can set around family gatherings that often come with the holidays. Join us as we laugh and learn. Ali Mare can be found @alimariehere on Instagram and Tik Tok. *Disclaimer- We are not licensed therapists. All opinions are strictly of those who expressed them. You can find us on instagram @themothertruckingtruth

We sit down with toddler expert, Devon Kuntsman from Transforming Toddlerhood, to discuss toddlers and their big emotions. The toddler stages are tricky as our sweet babies grow into autonomous, yet still very dependent humans. Lets learn how we can create more of a partnership with our toddlers and overcome the power struggles.Find Devon:InstagramTransformingtoddlerhood.com

Today we are talking with Morgan Clark from STL Sitter about all of the ins and outs of hiring a babysitter. Making sure you and your baby sitter are on the same page is key and Morgan gives us some great insight on how to do that.Find Morgan and the STL Sitter crew:InstagramSTL Sitter Website

Sometimes I think you can see the smoke coming out of my ears. Mom Rage is REAL! We talk to therapist Bryce Reddy who specializes in maternal mental health. We talk about why some things make us see red and how we can begin to recognize and combat that anger. You can find Bryce on instagram @mombrain.therapist 

It's time to sit down, but don't shut up.   Christina Ferrer is a financial planner with a degree in economics and 14 years in the financial industry. It's long been a stigma that money, especially big money, doesn't fit in the role of being a women. We discuss how women need to claim their seats at the financial table and participate in the conversations surrounding their financial future and the benefits of hiring a financial planner.Christina's Website: www.beyourbestfinancial.comChristina's Instagram: @bybfinancial

Jacey and Mary talk about discussing their children's diagnosis with people outside the family. We talk about what's necessary and what's not when talking to the community, friends, and schools. **Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Bonus Episode to talk about the struggles we have been having lately and the lifeline we were thrown through Mika Ross' Well Mama course. Sign up with us at www.mikaross.com/wellmama and use code mothertruckers to get $20 off. This 6 week program of workshops, exercises, and live courses will help you get to a point where you can feel healthy in yourself and in your marriage. Can't wait to see you there!

We discuss hiring outside help with House Keeper Sidney Zimmerman. We talk through: some of the mom guilt of hiring out help, ways to afford help, and how to get the right kind of help and get the most out of what you're paying for. Sidney also gives us some killer tips on how to stay on top of housework as busy women. You can find more awesome cleaning hacks on Sidney's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanitwithsidney/

We sit down with Rebecca Bennet, The Birth Story Doula, to talk about the role that Doulas can play and learn about the role of a birth story doula. Many women experience some form of trauma in their births and Rebecca can help you work through that. She can be found on instagram @the.birth.story.doula and on her website at https://thebirthstorydoula.thinkific.com/**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Season 2 Episode 1:Talking about creating family systems that WORK and cultivating independence in your children with Mika Ross- family therapist and relationship coach. Mika can be found on instagram @mikaross.therapist or https://www.instagram.com/mikaross.therapist/ . She also has an incredible wellmama workshop you can sign up for here: https://www.mikaross.com/store/p19/wellmama.html

Women are too often underpaid and undervalued in the workplace- we're over it. Krystal gives us great tips on how to advocate for ourselves. From how to use our motherhood experience in our resume, to how to keep people from claiming your work as their own.  Join us while we learn how to advocate for ourselves!Krystal is a working mom of 2, constantly trying to balance home and work life. She learned the importance of work as a kid working at the construction site with her dad. She has an MBA and has worked in finance/budgeting for 15 years. She is a firm believer in women creating more equality in the workplace through their ability to advocate for themselves! Krystal and her husband couldn't completely abandon the construction field for professional life and are currently building their 7th home (during evenings and weekends) and sharing all the details on Instagram @dreambuild.homebuild!*Disclaimer- we are not licensed therapists. All opinions are strictly those of the person who expressed them.

We talk to Mallory and Lori- licensed child psychologists from The Childhood Collective. We cover the differences between 504s and IEPs, under what circumstances your child may qualify for one, and how to request one. This episode is great for every parent so they are aware of what laws protect them and what services their children are entitled to. The Childhood Collective offers many resources to parents of children with ADHD, anxiety, and more. They can be found at:https://www.instagram.com/thechildhoodcollective/https://www.thechildhoodcollective.com/

We  chat with Tess from The Enneagram Mom to talk all about enneagrams. Whether you know exactly what your enneagram type or you have never even heard the word, you are going to love this episode! We chat about each numbers, motivations, and how we can use this information to better our relationships! Tess also teaches mini courses, offers 1 on 1s, and hosts enneagram retreats. Make sure you check out her instagram, website, and podcast for more information!https://www.instagram.com/the.enneagram.mom/https://www.enneagrammom.com/ 

In this episode we interview Jacey to dive into more details of her childhood trauma we've referenced in previous episodes. We discuss the importance of breaking the cycle of trauma and ways we can help our kids not have a traumatic childhood despite life's challenges. Trigger Warning: trauma, suicide, depression, and other sensitive subjects are discussed. Books mentioned by Jacey:https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2B6HQ27QO9EC7&dchild=1&keywords=the+whole+brianed+child&qid=1620269145&sprefix=The+Whole+Brian%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Who-Cant-Love-Daughters/dp/006220436X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Mothers+who+cant+love&qid=1620269252&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Be-You-Learning-Horrible/dp/057865444X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Audacity+to+be+you&qid=1620269278&sr=8-1

Everything you should have been taught, but weren't, in health class! In our conversation with April from The Vagina Blog, we talk about how to properly care for your vagina and vulva, as well as how to have your best period. April teaches courses on how to live a cyclical life. You can find her on instagram @thevaginablog and find her website here: https://linktr.ee/thevaginablog During the conversation April mentions a mirror that can be found here: https://nyssacare.com/products/vievision%E2%84%A2-self-check-mirrorOther products mentioned can be found on April's website.

Christine Lawler is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, mom of four and lover of sleep! She founded the sleep consulting company, The Peaceful Sleeper, for two main reasons: she recognized how critically important sleep is in all aspects of life, and she believes that many mothers are under-informed or feel unnecessary guilt when it comes to sleep training and sleep coaching their baby. She's been practicing therapy for 10 years now and has realized that sleep issues are a common thread among all of her clients. She quickly gained additional training in advanced sleep medicine and learned that many of the mental health challenges mothers (and children) face today stem from inadequate sleep.Chrissy's ultimate goal is to help mothers reclaim the magic of motherhood by getting babies and their moms the sleep that they need. You can follow her on Instagram for helpful sleep and parenting tips @the.peaceful.sleeper (https://www.instagram.com/the.peaceful.sleeper/) and find her book, video courses, troubleshooting guides, and so much more at her website https://thepeacefulsleeper.com/

Never go to bed angry? We discuss that and other "bad" marriage advice and share probably a little too much. Special Guest Alex games can be found on instagram @allylou63 and her hair and makeup account can be found on instagram @alexjames615.https://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/relationships/g3718/the-worst-marriage-advice-from-every-decade/**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Our conversation with Rachel Garrett- former high school teacher, CASA, and hopeful foster parent. We discuss foster care, advocating for children, and the power that just one consistent adult can bring to a child's life. You can find Rachel's journey to foster care here: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/i-finally-blurted-out-what-if-we-foster-i-cant-bear-to-watch-another-child-raised-without-unconditional-love-foster-mom-love/And you can find Rachel at: https://www.instagram.com/rachgarrett/**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Episode 7: We talk with Danielle about boundaries, codependency, and enmeshment. This powerful episode will help you see where in your relationships and even within your own thoughts that you need to set boundaries. Check out the episode for details on how to sign up for a special event with Jacey, Mary, & Danielle! Danielle Calder is an associate clinical social worker, therapist, researcher, and influencer from Carlsbad, CA. She has a bachelor's degree in Family Life and Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University. Danielle teaches live online classes about mental health and relationships through her company called There may be typos that you can follow on Instagram @theremaybetypos.**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Part 2: Mary's Story- how to advocate for your kids and some of the good sides of ADHD.https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-misdiagnosis#hearing-problems**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Part 1: Mary shared her story of her 2 kids with ADHD. How we get the diagnosis, some of the good and bad school experiences, and some of the struggles. https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-misdiagnosis#hearing-problems**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Associate Family and Marriage Therapist, Brooke Hansen talks with us about therapy. We touch on postpartum, marriage relationships, when you should see a therapist, and how to shop for a therapist.https://www.psychologytoday.com/usAspire Counseling- https://aspireut.com/indexThe Audacity To Be You- by Brad M Reedy, PHDArticles on depression in Men during the postpartum period: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0192513X19833111https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659987/https://jech.bmj.com/content/65/4/320.short **Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

An Episode where we talk about the shifting mindset of housework and Motherhood. We are not defined by our success or lack thereof in cleaninghttps://www.additudemag.com/housekeeping-is-not-motherhood-adhd/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/moms-spend-even-more-time-on-housework-when-a-mans-in-the-house-heres-why/2019/05/08/319da006-71ba-11e9-8be0-ca575670e91c_story.htmhttps://www.mother.ly/life/housekeeping-is-not-motherhoodBook- Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

We chat with life coach Catie Borland about how to experience peace by finding your alignment and helping your children find theirs. www.instagram.com/catieborland **Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

Motherhood is more than just a role, it's a relationship- Chatting about how the most important piece of Motherhood is our relationship with our children. Touching on our own relationships with our Moms, and things we do with our own children to build strong bonds.  www.instagram.com/drjuliehankshttp://www.drjuliehanks.com/2016/01/02/how-idealizing-motherhood-hurts-mormon-women/**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**

 Meet the Mother Trucking Truth! This intro dives into the stories of Mary & Jacey, the moms behind the podcast and why we decided to share our lives.  www.instagram.com/mommamary.owen www.instagram.com/thebusybibeaus**Disclaimer: We are not licensed therapists, all opinions are strictly those of the individual who expressed them**