You've been sold a pack of lies.
We bring kids into the world often by sacrificing our physical, mental, emotional and / or financial health.
And then, a few years (or months) after giving birth, we find ourselves feeling depleted, burnt out, unsupported and in the midst of a massive f’ing identity crisis.
And if we dare to ‘complain’ we...
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Feel guilty
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Are told it’s ‘what we signed up for’
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Believe we can ‘sleep when we are dead’ and should just be ‘grateful to have the gift of children’
Now listen…before you write me off as a bitter mom, let me be clear.
I fucking love my kids.
They are more than I could ever imagine and I am grateful for them every damn day.
AND…
I also spent the first 5 years of motherhood missing MYSELF and who I was before bringing kids into the world.
And fellow Mom…both of these feelings can co-exist without being wrong or shameful or selfish.
The Birth of a Renegade Mother
Hey, I'm Jen.
Mom of two, Certified Integrative Health Coach, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional and fiery champion for maternal wellness.
Like so many moms, I spent the majority of my pregnancy focused on prenatal health, a birth plan and getting our home ready for baby. To be honest, it didn’t really occur to me to give any thought to how I’d feel in my postpartum life.
So when I found myself struggling with debilitating brain fog, postpartum anger, depletion, chronic overwhelm and big fucking identity crisis, I felt shame, confusion and didn’t know who to talk to about any of it.
After giving birth to my second at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, I felt even more disconnected and knew it was time to prioritize myself again.
The Renegade Motherhood Society is everything I wish had been available to me when I was struggling and feeling like everyone else had it figured out.
Community, education, nutrition guidance, mental wellness, empowerment, connection and more...by moms for moms.
Jen is doing amazing work dispelling the traditional myths of postpartum and motherhood.
She is building a wonderful community based on supporting women so we can show up as our best selves in life, family, and business. I always leave her events feeling simultaneously calm, energized, and inspired!
DR. EVE MONRAD PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health Specialist, Mom of Two Tweens
Postpartum isn't a quick six month layover on the way to 'bouncing back' to life before kids.
So much changes during pregnancy and childbirth and this can impact your physical, mental and emotional health for YEARS.
Did you know that your gut microbiome changes during pregnancy?
And your brain can shrink up to 5%?
And guess what?
Your gut and brain communicate with each other and plays a huge role in hormone signaling, mental health, mood, metabolism, immunity and more.
Then there’s the mental load that we deal with every day.
Trying to keep track of schedules, bills, laundry, groceries, work, kid stuff, appointments and on and on and on.
It’s easy to lose yourself.
To put your health on the backburner. To feel as though it isn’t a priority because there’s just too much shit going on.
But I believe moms are the CHANGEMAKERS.
And we can’t create the change we want to see and raise the next generation of changemakers unless we start radically prioritizing our own well being.
Jen is magic at creating safe spaces for moms to show up vulnerably and receive the support they need to prioritize themselves.
In a society where moms are looked to give so much more than they receive, her community is not just recommended, it's ESSENTIAL.
COLLEEN TOBEY
Owner, Home Craft Design, Mom of Two
4 Reasons Why You Want Join the Renegade Motherhood Movement
...and kickass community.
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You aren’t meant to do motherhood in a vacuum.
Too many moms are drowning in self-doubt, isolation and shame and feeling like they are the only one struggling.
Spoiler alert. You aren’t alone and this community will help you be seen, heard and supported.
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A group for moms wanting to do shit differently.
There are so many programs out there offering cookie cutter approaches to living your #bestmomlifeever. But motherhood is anything but cookie cutter.
My goal is to empower you to discover where you are ready to do things differently and create a life that makes YOU happy.
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Not another parenting group.
Or sleep training group. Or making purees for your kids group. It’s about YOU. There are tons of experts out there who can help you with your kids. I’m interested in helping YOU.
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We look at it all.
Health, relationships, career, money, identity. I’m here for it all and our monthly group calls will cover different topics, creating a safe space to come as you are and talk about shit that moms need to be discussing.
What you get inside the Renegade Motherhood Society:
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Exclusive online forum full of fellow Renegade Mothers offering real support and community. This is NOT a FB group so if you are happily Meta-free, you don't need to join FB and you can rest assured only paid Society members will be included in this brave communal space.
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Monthly Renegade “Mother Mind” virtual circles for connection, deep conversation and coaching opportunities with Jen
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Monthly guest expert Q&As here to cover loads of topics including hormones, mental health, communication, boundaries and so much more.
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Health resources including postpartum recovery series, a maternal depletion course, recipes, product and reading recs, gut health info and more
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Nervous system regulating resources and practices
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Directory of other providers and pros offering tools and programs that can support your journey
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Discounts on live retreats and other events
*Calls will be recorded and available for replay in the forum if you can't join live.
FAQs
This is for you if:
You love connecting with other moms and talking about life beyond kids and what’s on sale at Target.
You are tired of feeling burned out and left behind and are ready to change the game.
You are excited by the idea of improving your own wellness so you can do some cool shit for your family and community.
This is NOT for you if:
The Society is not in place of medical or mental health care. If you are seeking a diagnosis or treatment plan, the Society will cheer you on, encourage next steps and cultivate a space for vulnerability and acceptance. This is not a space for diagnosing, prescribing or treating medical or mental health conditions.