Amanda Ruggeri on Loss and Lessons in Motherhood

Life After Birth with Yara Heary

Hi Mamas!

This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.
I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm not quite sure when. So for now its goodbye.. until some time later. Thank you so much for all the support I have received in the time I've been creating the show so far.
Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season!
In this episode I chat with Amanda Ruggeri, an award-winning journalist with a focus on psychology, parenting, and child development. I love the way Amanda breaks down parenting research into relatable insights, but today she joins us to explore her personal journey into motherhood.

In this episode, Amanda opens up about how her non-traditional homeschooling background shaped her worldview, her experience navigating birth and motherhood during COVID, and the lessons she’s learned about patience, connection, and self-discovery.

We chat about:

• Amanda’s reflections on how her upbringing influenced her parenting style
• The challenges of building a support system while parenting far from family
• Her journey through loss and how it shaped her perspective on pregnancy and motherhood
• How becoming a mother deepened her empathy and understanding
• The importance of fostering a parenting relationship rooted in connection rather than perfection

Amanda’s story is a beautiful reminder of the resilience and strength found in the everyday experiences of motherhood.

Connect with Amanda:
Find Amanda on Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website at www.amandaruggeri.com.

Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:

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