Tender and Fierce Self-Compassion: Caring for Yourself and Harnessing Your Kindness
Motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum life are some of the most transformative and demanding seasons of life. With identity shifts, lifestyle changes, hormonal surges, and the responsibility of caring for a vulnerable new life, it’s no wonder that so many new mothers find themselves swimming in self-doubt, comparison, or exhaustion.
In these moments, self-compassion can be a powerful anchor. But self-compassion is not just softness and self-soothing. It also has a strong, protective energy, a sort of “mama bear” force, that can help you set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and build resilience
What is Self-Compassion?
"The Journey Into Parenthood Begins Here" – Why Preparing Your Mind Matters More Than Packing Your Hospital Bag
Doula Duo Babymoon Retreat at Fern Resort (Ontario, Canada)
November 28–30, 2025
Looking for the perfect Ontario babymoon getaway before your baby arrives? The Doula Duo Babymoon Retreat is a 2-night, all-inclusive prenatal retreat designed for expectant couples seeking rest, connection, and expert support. Held at the beautiful Fern Resort in Orillia, just 90 minutes north of Toronto, this pregnancy-friendly weekend includes comfortable lakeside accommodations, nourishing meals, and calming activities to help you relax and recharge.
Led by perinatal mental health expert Amber Sperling (MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDR Certified), the retreat features a 90-minute workshop titled The Journey Into Parenthood Begins Here, guiding couples through value-based communication, boundary setting, and emotional preparation for postpartum life. You'll also enjoy access to yoga, nature, fireside chats, and evidence-informed conversations about infant sleep, relationships, and navigating the transition to parenthood.
Perfect for first-time parents or growing families, this babymoon retreat supports your mental, emotional, and relational wellbeing—so you can feel grounded and connected before your baby arrives.
Limited spaces available. Book your Ontario babymoon today!
EMDR & Tapping for Anxiety: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn what EMDR and bilateral tapping are, why they help with anxiety, and how to use tapping at home to feel calmer and more grounded.
You Might Need a 90s Summer… and Here’s How to Tell
Feeling overstimulated by modern motherhood? This blog explores why a 90s-style summer might be just what your nervous system needs to reset.
The Motherhood Mirror: What Your Triggers Might Be Trying to Teach You
In this new chapter of your story, triggers can be more than just discomfort—they can be clues. Clues pointing to old wounds, long-held beliefs, or the invisible mental load you carry daily.
This week on the blog, we’re talking about:
Why triggers in parenting feel so intense
What they might be trying to teach us
How to respond with curiosity instead of shame
Summer Survival Tips for Moms from the Nervous Systers
Summer can be chaos - which is why Amber and Victoria - both moms and therapists - came together to talk about the messy normal of summer and some tips to help you regulate your nervous system. Spoiler alert - this is part of a soon to be launched podcast!
When Everything Feels Like Too Much: Understanding Emotional Overstimulation in Motherhood
Feeling constantly overstimulated, irritable, or like you’re about to snap? You’re not “just tired”—you might be emotionally overloaded. This post breaks down what emotional overstimulation looks like in motherhood, why it happens, and how to gently support your nervous system through it. You’re not alone, and you deserve care too.