The Dr. Amber Show

Be unapologetic for prioritizing a good night sleep. 

This amazing conversation with The Multiple Mom blew me away and moved me towards a much-needed reminder that we deserve rest, not because we struggled until exhaustion but because we’re human beings. Becoming a mom doesn’t mean losing a lot of sleep and powering through sleepless nights—it’s not one of those “it’s the mom life” situations. Rest is necessary. Rest is non-negotiable. 

So if you’re a mama listening to this podcast, running on a few hours of sleep, struggling to keep yourself awake, this is your cue. Go and sleep—guilt-free, unapologetically.

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It’s okay if you don’t show up as your best self, today. I hope you’re learning to let go of the guilt that comes with saying, “I’m not feeling so well.” 

One of the most inspiring things about being in our community is getting connected with mamas like Gabrielle Davis who advocates for balance and wellness in motherhood, even while fighting lupus battles. “There is nothing wrong with receiving,” she quotes in this podcast episode, and I think that’s something our moms should be reminded of everyday, especially that we pour so much of ourselves into different things, passions, and people. 

It’s not too late to ask for help, lean on your community, and to be your own best advocate 🖤

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The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

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Your story matters.

Your voice matters. 

Breaking the generational cycle of being a strong black woman is A LOT OF WORK. And we’re not just out here talking about inspirational quotes, we’re here to get some concrete work done. We’re here to tell our story and REWRITE the narrative. 

In this new episode, one of our Empower Wellness Mamas, Dr. Cecily Moore, came forward with her truth and lived experience as a black woman navigating motherhood. We’re talking hard-pill-to-swallow truths about the strong, black woman schema and why they need to be debunked NOW—so it’s best to brace yourselves, mamas 🔥 

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The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

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Just because we’re moms, doesn’t mean our lives should be riddled with anxiety. 

I‘ve talked a lot about how my anxiety has showed up in so many ways for me in motherhood and I feel like I should be doing more of it because it reminds our mamas that they are not alone, that they can ask for help, and that there exists a SAFE space for them. Sharing my experiences have helped me see that I’m truly not the only one going through these, and it’s comforting to know that I’ll EVENTUALLY get from point A to B 🖤

In this new episode, I’ll be sharing about how I got through my experiences of postpartum anxiety (that I never got to talk about before) and still pushing through them now when they show up.

If you’re an anxious mama tuning in, I hope you know you deserve to feel well too 🤗

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The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

New episodes every Monday.

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It is okay if you need more than what others may need. The thing is, you don’t ever have to be on the same wavelength as anybody. Your feelings are valid, and your needs SHOULD be met. 

As moms, we tend to forget that we are our own greatest advocates. We know our needs better than anybody else. Even before we became moms, we know the things that give us joy and make us feel best about ourselves. 

BUT motherhood is crazy—this is what I and Mama Roslyn agreed in our latest podcast episode—that we can easily fall into the mom guilt trap whenever we put our mental health first 💯 

Tune in to learn what it means to advocate for our needs in motherhood and how it impacts our growth as WHOLE individuals ✨

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I went on a trip to San Francisco, but…

…anxiety ALMOST took over my decisions.

As moms, we know we are the best persons to take care of our children. But we also know that we can only be the best versions of ourselves if we put our needs first. As much as we want to give our kids all of our time and attention, there are certain moments when we need to pause and think, “Am I the ONLY ONE who can do this right now?” 

I had one of these moments, just when I was about to go on my spring break trip to San Francisco. But I’m so glad that I didn’t let the external pressures decide for me and that I had my village to lean on for support. I’m in a much better space now, and I hope this resonates with you, too.

Tune in to hear more of how the events turned out 🖤

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So you’re a mom and a wife? With ambitions and careers and dreams and passions? Then by all means, GO ALL IN. 

This is episode is on 🔥 because we’re talking about pursuing our ambitions all while navigating this wonderful but exhausting journey of motherhood with Mama Ify Yvonne. Guess what - you are absolutely capable too.

We’re here at Balanced Working Mama to tell you our stories of making our dreams and goals happen, even in motherhood. 

Tune in for some tips from Ify on how she does ALL OF IT 😉

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The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

New episodes every Monday.

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Hey, mamas!

We’re officially on a brand new season of our podcast and I am super grateful to have y’all in this safe space. It makes my heart full knowing you’re listening to this episode, wanting to find balance and striving for wellness in motherhood. It’s what fuels Balanced Working Mama. It’s the WHY behind what we do. 

And why we keep doing what we do is rooted in the old narrative that motherhood means putting your needs last and letting yourself go. In this episode, I share a few things about how motherhood USED TO BE before there was abundant resources, and what that means for us as millennial moms. 

Our community is still open and we hope to see more of you this week! 

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Want to become a member of our Balanced Working Mama Community? Learn more at www.balancedworkingmama.com

The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

New episodes every Monday.

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I'm thinking of you today, mama and here's why...

I know you've been working so hard to unlearn all the things you grown up believing about what it means to be a good mother or a good woman.  I know you've worked so hard to improve your health and put your mental well-being first.  I know you so desperately want to speak up and ask for the help you so deserve!  

I see you rewriting your own narrative for motherhood and I'm so proud of you.  

Guess what? You don't have to do it alone anymore.  We can help.

The Balanced Working Mama Community is OPEN and we are waiting for you to join us!!  Head to https://www.balancedworkingmama.com/community to join us TODAY. 

Community closes on April 9, 2022.

See you inside! 

The Balanced Working Mama Community will OPEN its doors on Friday, April 1st!  Will you join us?

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Want to become a member of our Balanced Working Mama Community? Learn more at www.balancedworkingmama.com

The Balanced Working Mama Podcast Hosted by Dr. Amber Thornton, Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert.

New episodes every Monday.

Follow us on Instagram!

@dramberthornton 

@balancedworkingmama