In this episode of the pod I’m sharing the audio of a video Q&A I recorded with Dr Emily Amos as part of the Take Up Space anti-challenge I offered Heartfelt members a few weeks back. Emily is a GP, board certified lactation consultant, meditation and yoga teacher and mum. She shares insights she has gained from her own unique experience burning out despite doing all the things we are ‘told to do’ such as meditating and practicing yoga. She now helps support mums, doctors and anyone who wants to learn to meditate or practice more mindfulness in their day-to-day life. In this episode I ask Emily questions like:
-What’s the difference between meditation and mindfulness?
-Why is is so hard to do when we know it’s good for us?
-How do we stop self-sabotage?
-How do we keep the stakes low?
-How can mindfulness integrate into the daily chaos and demands of early motherhood?
-What do you wish you could go back and say to your ‘burning out’ self?
-What keeps you ‘on track’ and caring for yourself these days?
It was such a privilege to speak with Emily and learn from all her experience and expertise. You can connect with her and learn more about her offerings at:
On Instagram @dremilyamos
Emily also has her own podcast @mind.life.me
and for her IBCLC offerings: @more.than.milk
Q&A with Dr. Emily Amos: Mindfulness and motherhood