What is the Hardest Part of Parenting

Today's guest is Amy Kotha. Amy is a parent coach who specializes in working with moms who have adopted. We discuss parenting, trauma, resilience, adoption, and how this journey of motherhood does not always go the way we planned. Amy's vulnerability and strength is a gift to all of us. In this episode, Stacy Nation, a licensed clinical social worker, interviews Amy Kotha. Stacy starts by giving a brief introduction about her work, and her relationship with Amy. Then Amy starts to talk about who she is, her journey from being a parent to a life and parent coach, and the struggles her adopted children have faced.The interview continues with deep conversations about the difficulties and transformations in Amy's family due to her children's special needs. They explore issues on mental health, the challenges of adoptive parenting and being a biracial family in America. They also discuss their shifting views on traditional medicine, the impact of the family's physical movement for supportive services, the role of nutrition in children's behavior, and the importance of feeling safe in the context of diversity.Amy informs Stacy about her services which include one-on-one programs, small groups and strategy sessions using her "Safe" methodology – Shift, Accept, Free and Empower. She explains how she guides parents from fear-based parenting to a state of confidence and peace.In the end, Amy and Stacy both resonate on the importance of vulnerability, and commiserate about the sometimes ironic ups and downs of parenthood.You can reach Amy at:Amy KothaLife + Parent Coachhttp://www.amykcoach.com@amykcoachShe offers 1:1 coaching as well as specialized groups.