A Voice for New Moms » Podcast http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/category/podcast/ Becoming a mother is a massive change. In this show, we explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of this transformation. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:44:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 This show explores the emotional and spiritual transformations associated with becoming a mother. Amy Robbins-Wilson leads the search for wisdom that used to be provided by a nearby grandmother or sister. This show celebrates the profound joy and love that we moms share but it does not shy away from the difficult aspects of motherhood. Is mothering wonderful? Yes. But the post partum period is also exhausting and overwhelming. This show offers new moms comfort and inspiration during those trying times and beyond. Topics include both an honest examination of the transformational issues of new moms and constructive ways to deal with them. These issues include the devaluation of motherhood in our society, the impact of geographic fragmentation on new moms and their families, the new relationships mothers must form, and the spiritual impact of becoming a mom. Parenting tips and advice are sometimes included but our focus goes beyond childcare to delving into our souls as mothers. We explore mothering as a spiritual practice and a transformational journey. Host Amy Robbins-Wilson holds masters degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Ritual Song and Chant Performance. She is the Lullaby Lady at Lullaby-Link.com and is the Mom's Choice Award winning author of Transformational Mothering - A Prayerful Companion for New Mothers. She is also an award winning recording artist who has released three CDs including Lullaby and Goodnight - 33 Lullabies for Babies, Circling and The Divine Hours of Motherhood - Lullabies and Prayers for Mothers and Babies. Her website and blog can be found at AmyRobbinsWilson.com. This podcast is designed to be entertainment and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The opening music is a clip from the Ballyeamon Cradle Song and the closing music is a clip from the song Vessel. Both are from Amy's CD The Divine Hours of Motherhood - Lullabies and Prayers for Mothers and Babies. Amy Robbins-Wilson no Amy Robbins-Wilson amy@amyrobbinswilson.com amy@amyrobbinswilson.com (Amy Robbins-Wilson) © Copyright Angelsong Creations All Rights Reserved Exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of motherhood. motherhood, mothering, post partum, postpartum, new mom, parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, mothering advice, new mom support, new mother help A Voice for New Moms » Podcast http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/ARW-Podcast-144-362.jpg http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/category/podcast/ TV-G Maine Monthly Episode 10: Light Thinking http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-10-light-thinking/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-10-light-thinking/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:43:57 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=416 In  this week’s podcast Amy reflects on:

Her tendency to turn things that start out as fun into work,

what she learned from Jack Canfield and Tamara Gerlach,

and how knitting kittens can get you into trouble if you are not careful.

For more information on Jack Canfield visit his website.

To check out Tamara Gerlach’s book Cultivating Radiance on Amazon, click here

You’ll be glad you did! 

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-10-light-thinking/feed/ 0 motherhood, mothering, mother, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant, grandmother, Amy Robbins-Wilson, Tamara Gerlach In  this week's podcast Amy reflects on: - Her tendency to turn things that start out as fun into work, - what she learned from Jack Canfield and Tamara Gerlach, - and how knitting kittens can get you into trouble if you are not careful. - In  this week's podcast Amy reflects on: Her tendency to turn things that start out as fun into work, what she learned from Jack Canfield and Tamara Gerlach, and how knitting kittens can get you into trouble if you are not careful. For more information on Jack Canfield visit his website. To check out Tamara Gerlach's book Cultivating Radiance on Amazon, click here You'll be glad you did!  Amy Robbins-Wilson no 9:12 Episode 9-The Garden of Parenting http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-9-the-garden-of-parenting/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-9-the-garden-of-parenting/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:41:23 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=377

 

The energy of Summer is here!

Can you feel it?

With all the energy bursting forth from her gardens and her son, Amy reflects on the garden of parenting and the lessons that she has learned from gardening that make her a better mother.

 

 

 

 

 

How do things change in your home once Summer arrives?

How do you mark and ease the transitions into a new season in your home?

 

 

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-9-the-garden-of-parenting/feed/ 0 motherhood, mothering, mother, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant, grandmother, Amy Robbins-Wilson   - The energy of Summer is here! - Can you feel it? - With all the energy bursting forth from her gardens and her son, Amy reflects on the garden of parenting and the lessons that she has learned from gardening that make her a better mother. -   -   The energy of Summer is here! Can you feel it? With all the energy bursting forth from her gardens and her son, Amy reflects on the garden of parenting and the lessons that she has learned from gardening that make her a better mother.           How do things change in your home once Summer arrives? How do you mark and ease the transitions into a new season in your home?     Amy Robbins-Wilson no 9:24 Episode 8 – A Life That Light Shines Through http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-life-that-light-shines-through/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-life-that-light-shines-through/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:06:37 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=359

 

How can we access the sacred through our daily mothering?

How can we stay centered in the routine of everyday?

What makes what we do a gift?

How can we move through the day like a river?

Join Amy on this exploration of the art of mothering and where it intersects with the sacred.

For more information on Mary Oliver you can find her on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Oliver

Her book containing her poem Singapore can be found at Amazon –  House of Light

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-life-that-light-shines-through/feed/ 0 Amy Robbins-Wilson, poetry, mothering, motherhood, infant, new baby, new mom, post partum   - How can we access the sacred through our daily mothering? - How can we stay centered in the routine of everyday? - What makes what we do a gift? - How can we move through the day like a river? - Join Amy on this exploration of the art of mothe...   How can we access the sacred through our daily mothering? How can we stay centered in the routine of everyday? What makes what we do a gift? How can we move through the day like a river? Join Amy on this exploration of the art of mothering and where it intersects with the sacred. For more information on Mary Oliver you can find her on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Oliver Her book containing her poem Singapore can be found at Amazon -  House of Light Amy Robbins-Wilson no 12:09 Episode 7- Mommy Brain http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-7-mommy-brain/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-7-mommy-brain/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 04:30:08 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=322 Is “Mommy Brain” a menace or is it miraculous?

As mothers do we lose our minds or gain a new database?

In this week’s lighthearted podcast, Amy tells you exactly what is in her Mommy Brain and what is on her mind.

Enjoy, and tell us what is in your Mommy Brain!  We love to hear from you!

 

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-7-mommy-brain/feed/ 1 mommy brain, new mom, motherhood, mothering, Amy Robbins-Wilson, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant Is "Mommy Brain" a menace or is it miraculous? - As mothers do we lose our minds or gain a new database? - In this week's lighthearted podcast, Amy tells you exactly what is in her Mommy Brain and what is on her mind. - Enjoy, Is "Mommy Brain" a menace or is it miraculous? As mothers do we lose our minds or gain a new database? In this week's lighthearted podcast, Amy tells you exactly what is in her Mommy Brain and what is on her mind. Enjoy, and tell us what is in your Mommy Brain!  We love to hear from you!   Amy Robbins-Wilson no 8:20 Episode 6 – Good Fruit and Giving Trees http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-good-tree/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-good-tree/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 12:15:55 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=288 our giving tree

 

Is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein a children’s book or a cautionary tale for new mothers?

As moms, where do we draw the line between selfless giving to our families and our own growth?

What does a true Giving Tree look like?

How do we raise our children to bear good fruit in the world?

Does my mothering reflect the “fruit of the Spirit?”

Amy explores these questions and ends with a song in this week’s Podcast.

If you’re not familiar with the Giving Tree story, there is a great summary in Wikipedia.

 

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/a-good-tree/feed/ 0 giving tree, gift for new mom, motherhood, amy robbins-wilson, mothering, new baby, infant, post partum, postpartum   - Is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein a children's book or a cautionary tale for new mothers? - As moms, where do we draw the line between selfless giving to our families and our own growth? - What does a true Giving Tree look like? -   Is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein a children's book or a cautionary tale for new mothers? As moms, where do we draw the line between selfless giving to our families and our own growth? What does a true Giving Tree look like? How do we raise our children to bear good fruit in the world? Does my mothering reflect the "fruit of the Spirit?" Amy explores these questions and ends with a song in this week's Podcast. If you're not familiar with the Giving Tree story, there is a great summary in Wikipedia.   Amy Robbins-Wilson no 12:46 Episode 5 – Knit Together with a Mother’s Love http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-5-knit-together-with-a-mothers-love/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-5-knit-together-with-a-mothers-love/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 19:52:38 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=258 Amy showing Clayton how to knit

 

Amy’s grandmother Louise taught her both skills and life lessons through handwork.

As she passes these skills on to her son, Amy explores the ties that bind us and those that set us free, the yarns we spin, and the webs of wisdom that we weave as mothers.

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-5-knit-together-with-a-mothers-love/feed/ 0 motherhood, mothering, mother, grandmother, Amy Robbins-Wilson   - Amy's grandmother Louise taught her both skills and life lessons through handwork. - As she passes these skills on to her son, Amy explores the ties that bind us and those that set us free, the yarns we spin,   Amy's grandmother Louise taught her both skills and life lessons through handwork. As she passes these skills on to her son, Amy explores the ties that bind us and those that set us free, the yarns we spin, and the webs of wisdom that we weave as mothers. Amy Robbins-Wilson no 15:06 Episode 4 – A Mother’s Theory of Relativity http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-4-a-mothers-theory-of-relativity/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-4-a-mothers-theory-of-relativity/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 18:35:42 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=236 Time rocking on the dock

 

How do we learn to slow down?

Does time pass differently when you have a small child?

Has it become counter cultural to take time into our own hands and give it to our children?

Amy addresses all of these ideas and sings Song for a 5th Child, a poem by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton.

Wishing all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day!

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-4-a-mothers-theory-of-relativity/feed/ 4 motherhood, mothering, mother, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant, grandmother   - How do we learn to slow down? - Does time pass differently when you have a small child? - Has it become counter cultural to take time into our own hands and give it to our children? - Amy addresses all of these ideas and sings Song for a 5th Ch...   How do we learn to slow down? Does time pass differently when you have a small child? Has it become counter cultural to take time into our own hands and give it to our children? Amy addresses all of these ideas and sings Song for a 5th Child, a poem by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton. Wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day! Amy Robbins-Wilson no 12:40 Episode 3 – The Secret of Love http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/the-secret-of-love/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/the-secret-of-love/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:24:58 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=222 The Secret of the Oaks - Lessons about LoveAs moms, how do we teach our children about love?

What lessons will they learn from how we love them?

How do we equip our children to recognize the perils of perfectionism and the judgments of a hypercritical culture?

Join Amy as she takes on these issues and more with a story about a boy, a tree and King who knew the Secret of Love.

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/the-secret-of-love/feed/ 1 motherhood, mothering, mother, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant, grandmother As moms, how do we teach our children about love? - What lessons will they learn from how we love them? - How do we equip our children to recognize the perils of perfectionism and the judgments of a hypercritical culture? - As moms, how do we teach our children about love? What lessons will they learn from how we love them? How do we equip our children to recognize the perils of perfectionism and the judgments of a hypercritical culture? Join Amy as she takes on these issues and more with a story about a boy, a tree and King who knew the Secret of Love. Amy Robbins-Wilson no 14:10 Episode 2 – You are “Fabalas!” http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-2-you-are-fabalas/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-2-you-are-fabalas/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:10:40 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=188 You are “FABALAS!”

As a mom, do your children make you laugh, challenge your thinking and stretch you to grow?

In this homily, which Amy originally delivered when her son was 3 years old, she explores some of the spiritual lessons she has learned from her son.

Join Amy as she celebrates the young sages in our lives.   Consider how “wonder-full” it is when   they lead us and why you are truly “Fabalas!”

 

]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-2-you-are-fabalas/feed/ 0 motherhood, mothering, mother, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby, infant, grandmother You are “FABALAS!” - As a mom, do your children make you laugh, challenge your thinking and stretch you to grow? - In this homily, which Amy originally delivered when her son was 3 years old, she explores some of the spiritual lessons she has learned... You are “FABALAS!” As a mom, do your children make you laugh, challenge your thinking and stretch you to grow? In this homily, which Amy originally delivered when her son was 3 years old, she explores some of the spiritual lessons she has learned from her son. Join Amy as she celebrates the young sages in our lives.   Consider how “wonder-full” it is when   they lead us and why you are truly “Fabalas!”   Amy Robbins-Wilson no 14:03 Episode 1- What does it mean to be a “good mother?” http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-1-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-good-mother/ http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-1-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-good-mother/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:58:40 +0000 Amy http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/?p=156 In this first podcast episode, Amy tries to unmix the mixed emotions many of us experience as new moms.
  • What does it mean to be a good mother?
  • Is motherhood really “the hardest job you’ll ever love” or is it much more?
  • Why do mothers sometimes martyr themselves or others as mothers?
  • Should motherhood be valued in dollars?  What is a mother’s worth?
  • Why is unconditional love so difficult to understand?
Join Amy for a thought provoking examination of what it means to be a “good” mother and some inspirational ideas about restoring reverence to motherhood.
]]> http://amyrobbinswilson.com/blog/episode-1-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-good-mother/feed/ 4 motherhood, mothering, new mom, postpartum, post partum, new baby In this first podcast episode, Amy tries to unmix the mixed emotions many of us experience as new moms. What does it mean to be a good mother? Is motherhood really "the hardest job you'll ever love" or is it much more? In this first podcast episode, Amy tries to unmix the mixed emotions many of us experience as new moms. What does it mean to be a good mother? Is motherhood really "the hardest job you'll ever love" or is it much more? Why do mothers sometimes martyr themselves or others as mothers? Should motherhood be valued in dollars?  What is a mother’s worth? Why is unconditional love so difficult to understand? Join Amy for a thought provoking examination of what it means to be a "good" mother and some inspirational ideas about restoring reverence to motherhood. Amy Robbins-Wilson no 19:53