This Mom Wrote A Book: A Story Of Mental Health, Speaking Your Truth, and Asking For Help

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover:How journaling during pregnancy led to the publication of Maci's first book, Maggie Morris.Maci's passion for mental health advocacy and the important message her book has for kids, teens, and adults: the super power of speaking up, asking for help, and talking about your struggles. How friendship changed the course of Maci's book, and the real power of community when pursuing our mother-plusser goals and dreams.Writing a book with young kids isn't always a pretty picture: Maci shares her seven-year journey of writing Maggie Morris (think: writing in the bathroom and during car naps).The complexity of being a mother + creative: honoring the ebb and flow of our creative seasons, tackling imposter syndrome, and the price we pay when we stop creating. Maci Welch is an author, illustrator, and lover of all things creative. She has dreamed of writing and illustrating children’s books since grade school. Maggie Morris, her debut novel, is based on her early childhood friendships and experiences. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and hopes this book will serve as a reminder to always ask for help and know you are never truly alone. Maci is currently a full-time psychology student at the University of Wyoming and resides in the Cowboy State with her husband, two daughters, and black Lab, Archer Boy. You can find Maci and her book, Maggie Morris, on her website, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on Facebook.WHERE TO FIND US NOWConnect with Stacey🎧 The Next Phase Podcast —  on Apple & Spotify 📸 Instagram: @stacehutsonConnect with Steph🎧 The Peri-Normal Podcaston Apple and Spotify✍️ The Reclamation Eraon Substack📝 MidCircle— a writing community for midlife women📸 Instagram: @stephsprenger