Breaking Through Judgment: Authentic Advice for Young Mothers with Amy Grace

In this conversation, Amy Stone welcomes Amy Grace to explore her experience becoming a mother at 17 and how that shaped her life. Yes there are two Amy's in this episode. Amy Grace opens up about the choices, challenges, and support systems that helped her transition from a teen mom to a therapist and coach supporting mothers today.About the Guest:Amy Grace is a therapist, and host of the "Everyday Super Moms" podcast. With experience as a young mom, single mom, stepmom, and now a bonus grandma, Amy is passionate about supporting mothers across all stages of parenting.Main Topics Covered:Amy’s decision to become a mother at 17 and the family and social messages she received around teen pregnancyThe role of self-care (including her “bougie” massage routine) in surviving and thriving through motherhoodNavigating single motherhood, college, financial aid, government supports, and building her “village”Shifting hopes and dreams when life takes unexpected turns (from aspiring surgeon to therapist and coach)The importance of intentionality and not making decisions from a place of fearAdvice for young moms or anyone facing unexpected parenting circumstances, and the crucial role of communityChallenges facing modern mothers, such as affordable childcare and the mental loadFeatured Quote:“If you find yourself in that position, you’re not doomed.” – Amy GraceTimestamps:00:00:03–00:01:08 – Introductions and self-care routines00:02:42–00:04:34 – Amy’s family structure today00:06:20–00:07:25 – Early messages around teen pregnancy and faith-based choices00:09:31–00:14:16 – Telling her family, reactions, and support systems00:15:40–00:22:02 – Challenges, societal expectations, and the journey through pregnancy decision-making00:22:02–00:29:11 – Surviving young single motherhood, college, and shifting career ambitions00:32:23–00:34:33 – The transformation that came with finding her “mom friends” and building a support system00:34:33–00:37:20 – Advice to young mothers: permission for intentional, fear-free decision-making00:42:00–00:44:30 – Thoughts on affordable childcare and the invisible load of motherhood00:46:21–00:47:50 – How Amy Grace supports moms today and how listeners can connectSpecial Offer from the Guest:Motherhood Mindset Reset Course. In this self-paced course, we address the mindset issues that may be making motherhood harder. We address patterns and behaviors and I offer concrete tools to help strengthen your mindset to be one of your superpowers. Currently on sale for $197, just for TAOIA listeners 60% off at only $79The course can be found at www.amygrace.bio/motherhoodmindsetresetThe coupon code is: imperfectadultingNote from the host: offers from the show guests are almost always limited quantity and / or limited time. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest. Join the conversation on social. Find the Art of Imperfect Adulting on Instagram @theartof_imperfect_adulting YouTube @imperfectadulting and TikTok @imperfectadulting Never Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestIf you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors