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Just This

Amanda Scharpf and Jennifer Renee

A podcast that dives into everything around being and becoming a mother. From pre-conception to years post birth, covering the practical details to the unseen energetics.

kids & family parenting

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00:21:26

2026 Reflection, Connection, and Intentions for the...

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2026/01/02

Happy New Year!! 2025 was a wild ride for many of us. In Chinese Astrology it was the year of the Earth Snake. 2026 will bring us into the year of the Fire Horse (totally different energy - buckle up!). We wanted to start the pod off with a fresh episode, reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. We recorded this on the final day of 2025. We explore why intention-setting can feel more supportive than rigid goal-setting, especially after a year of deep shedding and

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00:27:20

Creative Childcare Options Beyond the “Traditional” Path

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2025/12/05

One of the more tricky parts of being a parent (working or not) can be finding and affording childcare. Unfortunately many of us in the states aren't close to family and small communal situations are not the norm.In this episode we talk openly about the realities behind moving between work, personal life and childcare duties. We dive into personal stories as well as practical and creative tips for everything from handling unpredictable baby schedules to managing the mental shifts that come with

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00:29:39

The Gratitude Cauldron: Small Joys, Big Shifts

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2025/11/24

Join us for a quick episode on the power and magic of gratitude. We highlight scientific benefits of gratitude and share personal anecdotes related to our experiences and practices for ourselves and with our kiddos. Weaving gratitude into different phases of the motherhood journey (from pre-conception to years after birth) can bring powerful shifts. It truly is a life-long practice.Gratitude isn’t about bypassing the hard moments, but about finding tiny sparks of warmth that help regulate the

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00:18:46

The Line That Lives In Us: Fertility, Birth and Ancestry

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2025/10/30

In this episode we explore the deeper meaning behind honoring our ancestors. While this is relevant and magical anytime of year (and we explain why) it is especially potent around the end of October and beginning of November — a sacred time when many cultures believe the veil between worlds grows thin. Jen and I chat on the roots of traditions like Halloween (Hallow's Eve), Samhain, and Día de los Muertos, and reflect on how these rituals invite us to remember where we came from.We reflect on

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00:24:32

Meditation in Motherhood: A New Shape of 'Stillness'

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2025/10/24

They say life is a meditation — but that truth really lands once you become a parent. 🌀Parenthood invites us into a living meditation, one that rarely happens on a cushion. It’s found in midnight feedings, deep breaths between cries, and the tiny pauses that bring us back to the present moment.In this episode, we talk about how meditation has evolved for us since becoming parents — what presence, awareness, and ritual look like when there’s little personal space and constant motion. It’s not about

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00:18:45

The Energetic Connection Between Parents and...

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2025/10/07

Our babies and kiddos can feel us — deeply. Science is finally catching up to what many parents and caregivers have intuitively known for a long time: our moods, our energy, our nervous systems are in constant conversation with theirs.In this episode, we explore the invisible thread that connects parent and child — how being grounded becomes their pillar for safety, and how their presence can mirror back what’s happening within us. We share personal stories and professional insights on staying

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00:28:29

Back to Work After Baby: Honoring Emotions & Finding...

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2025/09/25

Going back to work after maternity leave can feel like stepping into two worlds at once—your heart is still with your baby, but your head is expected to show up at work. It can simultaneously bring up mixed emotions of excitement, anxiety, sadness, relief and more. In this episode we acknowledge all the messy emotions, give some insight to practical hacks, and honor the quiet resilience it takes to return to work after baby. Whether you’re on the fence of if you will even return to work, dreading

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00:27:30

Evidence vs. Intuition: Balancing Science and Soul in...

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2025/09/12

We live in a culture that often elevates data and evidence as the ultimate guides for decision-making. And intuition—our inner compass, our “ancient technology”— is often forgotten, or not given as much credit. Often people are confused on how to balance evidence with inner guidance. When you throw in the non-linear and very unpredictable topic of conception, birth and newborn life (for baby and parents) the question of when to turn to evidence and when to tune into intuition can before even more

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00:35:22

7 Things We Swore We’d Never Do As Parents (…and...

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2025/08/22

Societal expectations give us a far from real picture of what we all 'should' be doing as parents. If you have experienced the gap between parenting ideals and reality - welcome to the club. In this episode, we explore the very real (and often humbling) list of things parents swore they would never do as a parent… and then totally did. From screen time to sugar bans to how we respond to our kids behavior. It was a fun question to ask and humbling to see just how human and connected our

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00:28:44

Education Outside The Box: Unschooling,...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, we delve into the topic of various schooling (and unschooling) options for our kiddos. Traditional schooling, homeschooling, unschooling and all the in betweens. Jen and Amanda delve into their personal experiences and decisions around this (which have changed and shifted as our lives have) weighing the pros and cons of each method. They highlight the importance of tailoring educational paths to each child's unique needs AND also the practicalities of parenting in a modern world

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00:30:23

Mama, Lover, Human: Navigating Dating While Parenting

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2025/07/10

Dating as a single parent can feel like its own adventure. Juggling raising your kids, tending to your own needs, and navigating the dating world can feel like a lot. But it can also be fun and for many parents out there it is a part of the wholeness of themselves that pours into their larger family lives.Jen and Amanda chat about experiences in the dating world as a parent, experiences as a kid with a dating parent and our takes on how to surf the dating waves of life both on apps and IRL. We touch

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00:25:32

Anal Insights: Unconventional Prep for Birth and...

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2025/06/20

We’re coming in hot with a spicy topic today. A topic that may very easily feel repelling to some of you. Or maybe it peaks your interest. Maybe both?Giving compassionate informative information is 100% part of our goal in this podcast just as much as coming from a raw, real and often unique perspective to help navigate the many twists and turns one can find themselves on from preconception to post-birth.This topic flowed from inspiration and as far as we can see is a pretty unique parallel shared

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00:31:52

From Void to Village: Finding Connection After Baby

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2025/06/04

Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just craving real connection in parenthood or motherhood? You are NOT alone. One of our most popular episodes over the past couple of years has been on finding mama friends ("Kindred Spirits: Finding Genuine Friendships in Motherhood"). We were both surprised and also not surprised at this little stat in our podcast analytics.Finding connection in parenthood can be difficult. AND it can be the lifeline we are all looking for as we feel lost at sea, somewhere in the

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00:25:35

Unsexy Truths About Parenting (and the sexy...

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2025/05/13

Just as our podcast tagline suggests we really believe that the journey of into parenthood and motherhood is transformative and magical. AND that doesn't always mean it's all sparkles and ease. In fact a lot of the time it's not like that at all.Today, we’re peeling back the layers of what it’s really like to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental shifts of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that don’t make it to onto social media No filters. No perfection. Just the raw and the real

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01:03:59

Understanding Autism as A Different Frequency of...

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2025/05/01

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we sat down with Thamires — a fierce, intuitive parent navigating the world of autism with her four-year-old son. From the first gut feeling that something was different to pushing past dismissive doctors and societal labels, Tamir shares the unfiltered truth of what it’s like to raise a child who doesn’t fit neatly into the system’s boxes.She opens up about spotting the early signs of autism, fighting for a diagnosis, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes

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00:29:57

Being Silly as a Survival Tool

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2025/04/18

We're back friends with a side of giggles today. Today’s episode is all about laughter, play, and how humor can be a powerful tool in parenting and life. This episode was inspired from some real life convos we were having with others (actually not parent related) with regards to humor in serious times. It resulted in a beautiful conversation and reflection on why and when to use humor and reminded me of it's importance in this world (especially as a parent). It’s easy to get caught up in the

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00:23:12

Navigating the Shame Game

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2025/03/29

This one is more centered for our mothers out there but just as valuable for others to hear. Chances are you've experienced or witnessed "mom shaming". Knowingly or unknowingly. Jen and I share personal experiences and emphasize the lack of support and judgment we can have as individual people/parents as well as societal pressures that contribute to the issue. We provide some tools and practical tips for handling mom shaming and also offer suggestions of small actions to infuse love instead of shame

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01:23:18

Birthing the Impossible: Britt Fohrman’s Birth...

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2025/03/14

We’ve done an entire episode on the power of birth stories (⁠check that one out here⁠) and today we have a super powerful birth story you won’t want to miss. Britt Fohrman has attended and assisted hundreds of births in addition to supporting thousands more in birth prep and sensual embodiment for birth and beyond. We are honored to have her share her own journey into pregnancy, through birth and into early motherhood.Her profound and inspiring journey was something she had spend years preparing for

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00:29:18

Discover the Needs Behind Your Emotions and Unlock...

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2025/02/26

We've all been told the importance of identifying our emotions - but normally we stop there. Today, we explore the importance of digging deeper and getting curious about the needs behind our emotions. Tuning into these needs (again both met and unmet) takes practice but can literally alter your life and relationships. This episode was inspired by the content and teachings of Allison Ayer and her course linked below. We shared some examples from our own lives and then weave into how this practice can

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00:31:38

Acupuncture When You Need It Most, for Postpartum...

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2025/02/14

Did you know that post-birth is the most crucial time to introduce acupuncture and acupressure to your body? Pretty paradoxical being that it is also the HARDEST time to leave your home to go get acupuncture.Jen helps unpack the importance of acupuncture during this time and how to integrate it into your life post birth in a practical way.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:Importance and benefits of postpartum acupunctureChallenges and practical tips for new momsEnergetics and

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