Writing, Books & Podcast Conversations
I was a writer and editor first.
For more than 25 years, I’ve written articles and bestselling books that help women live happier, healthier, more supported lives. After becoming a mother, my work shifted toward supporting women through the realities of motherhood, relationships, and major life transitions—including divorce and co-parenting.
I am co-author of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, the bestselling guide to women-centric care in the early weeks after birth and I have written articles for many publications. Below you'll find my books, writing and podcasts conversations!
Books I've Co-authored
"Getting this for all my friends when they have babies"
"My only regret is
not getting it sooner"
"A must-have for all postpartum mothers"
Since its publication in 2016, The First Forty Days has become a lifeline for new mothers and an essential part of the national conversation about the benefits of deliberate postpartum care.
Written in collaboration with my co-authors and fellow mamas Heng Ou and Amely Greeven, the guide is praised by midwives, doulas, and new mamas around the world and has been featured in The New York Times' 25 Best Gifts for New Moms and Forbes' Best Gifts for New Moms 2021, among many more. The FFD flipped the baby shower gift on its head, offering the expecting mother practical guidance on securing help during the postpartum period, navigating inevitable relationship challenges, and honoring the rites of passage that are pregnancy and birth—as well as 60 simple and delicious recipes designed to support the specific needs of the postpartum period.
In 2020, we birthed its sibling, Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy and in late Summer 2022 we will welcome the final member of the family, Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nourishing the Mother-to-Be.
My Articles on Motherhood, Women’s Wellness & Healing
Podcasts I've Been Featured On
I've been lucky to chat about the things that light me up the most.
