JUST BE

Amanda Scharpf
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A podcast around navigating the journey into parenthood with conversations that go deeper than the highlight reel. Each episode peels back the layers of becoming and being a parent to explore what lives underneath: your body, your relationships, your identity alongside the beauty, the challenges, the intimacy, the transformation and all thats in between. Equal parts grounded and mystical, this podcast is a place to feel less alone and more connected to yourself and your life.

  1. Apr 15

    Fatherhood Unfiltered: Identity, Mental Health & Real Experiences

    We talk so much about the transformation into motherhood… but what about the transition into fatherhood? Today we dive into an honest and deeply human conversation directly from DADS as they share what it actually feels like to step into the role of being a father. From identity shifts, to navigating relationships, and lifestyle changes - this episode opens the door to a perspective of postpartum that is often left unspoken about. Because the birth of a child doesn’t just change the mother, it change the whole family and the dynamic that existed before. This conversation is an invitation to better understand, support, and communicate with fathers in order to support families as a whole so that both partners feel seen in the becoming. 01:15 When Fatherhood Feels Real 05:21 Dad Postpartum Struggles 08:03 Coping Tools And Self Care 13:11 Sex And Body Changes 21:26 Fatherhood Changes Priorities 24:39 Advice For New Dads 28:30 Biggest Challenges Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat about? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone who could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also helps others discover our show. 🫶

    36 min

  2. Mar 20

    Why Kegels Aren’t the Answer & What Your Pelvic Floor Actually Needs with Brynn Babb

    PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH is one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness — especially during pregnancy and postpartum. I'm thrilled to bring pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Brynn Babb on the podcast to help unpack the realities of pelvic floor care. We talk about why pelvic floor therapy is so often overlooked, how common issues like leaking, pressure, prolapse, pain with intimacy, and chronic hip or low back pain can all be connected to the pelvic floor, and why these symptoms should never be dismissed as “just part of motherhood” or “just getting older.” Bryn shares why working with a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy can be incredibly supportive, how virtual pelvic floor care can make this work more accessible, and what recovery can look like in the postpartum period — whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years after birth. We also dive into some of the biggest myths around pelvic floor health, including the idea that everyone should just do Kegels, and explore how pelvic floor issues can show up in ways many women don’t expect and why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for postpartum recovery — it’s a lifelong investment in women’s health. 01:18 Why Pelvic Floor Care 02:57 When to Start in Pregnancy 07:10 Digital vs In Person Therapy 10:49 Postpartum Care Timeline 14:16 Returning to Sport Safely 16:19 Common Postpartum Symptoms 17:10 Prolapse Basics Explained 20:15 Treating Prolapse Without Surgery 26:40 Sex After Birth Pain 29:36 Hormones Scar Tissue Fixes 33:59 Pelvic Floor Myths 34:43 Kegels And Yoni Eggs 38:54 Beyond Postpartum Symptoms 40:24 Virtual Assessment Process Brynn provides pelvic floor therapy 100% virtually, making care accessible for women regardless of location. Connect with Brynn: Instagram: @dr.brynn.babb Schedule a free call with her here: https://form.typeform.com/to/IMOJv4I6 Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    49 min

  3. Mar 5

    Womb Wisdom: Blood as Nourishment, Not as Violence

    Blood is something most of us rarely talk about — yet it’s central to pregnancy, birth, menstruation, postpartum, and our overall health. Literally, central to what creates and births life and each of us into this world. In this episode, we explore the many layers of blood: physical, energetic, cultural, and ancestral. From menstrual cycles to postpartum recovery, blood carries important information about how our bodies are functioning and how we’re nourishing ourselves. We also dive into the cultural discomfort many people feel around blood—why violent bloodshed is normalized in media, yet menstrual blood, birth blood, and placenta are often considered taboo. Drawing from teachings around ritual, Chinese medicine, and personal experiences, we discuss how changing our relationship to blood can shift how we move through motherhood and being a woman in this world. 00:00 Opening: our relationship with blood 02:30 Menstrual blood & giving back to the earth 05:30 Reframing blood from shame to nourishment 08:00 Blood, birth & postpartum healing 11:00 Chinese medicine: blood, qi & essence 15:30 Blood as a mirror of our health 19:00 Ways we can nourish and rebuild 23:00 Ancestry, bloodlines & closing reflections We invite you to join this conversation for a different perspective on blood rooted in curiosity, nourishment, and reconnection. Resources: •EPISODE: placenta episode (please put full title and link from pod.link) •Saying from the Native Hopi Peoples: "When the women give their blood back to the earth, men will come home from war and earth shall find peace." Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    27 min

  4. Feb 9

    How Love Changes (and Grows) When You Have Another Baby

    Today we respond to a listener question: "I'm having some pre-birth grief about how to deal with loving my new baby and also having enough time for my little man at the same time. What are some of your best resources, uh, for this type of situation?" This is a very real question that many families have when it comes to expanding a family or having multiple children. We dive into our thoughts and reflections around: Grieving the relationship you have with your first child — without guilt Why love isn’t divided when a new baby arrives, but expanded How to emotionally prepare (not over-plan) for this transition The power of small moments of presence over grand gestures Naming hard feelings with young children and modeling emotional honesty Why support, rituals, and community matter more than perfection This episode is great for parents navigating the welcoming of a new baby into the current family, blended families, or anyone holding both excitement and grief as their family changes. 00:00 – Listener question: birth trauma, pre-birth grief, and fear of divided love 02:00 – Love isn’t divided when another baby arrives, it expands 03:00 – Grieving the family dynamic before it changes 04:30 – Why allowing grief early makes the transition easier 06:00 – Letting go of the pressure to be everything for everyone 07:30 – Small daily moments of connection matter more than grand gestures 09:00 – Letting children express hard feelings without fixing them 11:00 – Talking openly with toddlers about big emotions 13:00 – Why loving an unborn baby feels abstract and scary 14:30 – Motherhood can be beautiful and painful at the same time You’re not doing it wrong if it feels complicated. You’re doing something deeply human and tender. Past Episodes: Meditation in Motherhood: A New Shape of "Stillness" Energetic Connection between Parents and Kiddos The Importance of Connection in Parenthood Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    16 min

  5. Jan 12

    Redefining “Negative” Emotions in Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Postpartum

    In this episode we dive into the world of emotions. Specifically the ones we try to fix, avoid, or label as “negative". We explore what it really means to be with your own emotions and the emotions of the people closest to you, including your kids and your partner. From overwhelm and sadness to anger, love, and everything in between, we unpack why emotions aren’t something to push away or fix, but something to feel, move through, and welcome. This becomes even more important in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. No emotion is wrong AND you’re not responsible for managing everyone else’s feelings. Real connection starts with allowing yourself to be exactly where you are. You’re allowed to feel it all. 00:00 Redefining “Negative” Emotions 03:00 Postpartum emotions and overwhelm 06:00 Emotional responsibility in parenting 09:30 Two emotions can exist at once 12:30 Letting children feel big emotions 15:00 Tools for processing emotions 17:30 Movement, breath, and emotional release 20:00 Final reflections and support Past Episodes: The Line that Lives in US: Fertility, Birth and Ancestry Mama Gena's Swamp Sessions (aka Rage Rituals) Guided/Recorded Breathwork Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    23 min

  6. Jan 2

    2026 Reflection, Connection, and Intentions for the Year Ahead

    Happy New Year!! 2025 was a wild ride for many of us. In Chinese Astrology it was the year of the Earth Snake. 2026 will bring us into the year of the Fire Horse (totally different energy - buckle up!). We wanted to start the pod off with a fresh episode, reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. We recorded this on the final day of 2025. We explore why intention-setting can feel more supportive than rigid goal-setting, especially after a year of deep shedding and change. This conversation weaves together reflection practices, relationship check-ins, and energetic themes to help you move into the new year with clarity, presence, and self-trust — even if you don’t yet know what you want. A gentle invitation to slow down, resource yourself, and let alignment lead the way. 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:45 Reflecting on 2025 01:10 Personal Check-ins and Shedding Old Selves 02:08 Holiday Break and New Year Preparations 03:06 Setting Intentions and Goals for 2026 05:38 Tools and Tips for Intention Setting 06:21 Partner Goals and Communication 13:28 Astrological Insights for 2026 18:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement BE SURE TO CHECKOUT OUR INTENTION SETTING WORKBOOK AND MEDITATION Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶 Links and Resources: Just This Intention Setting Workbook and Meditation Lori Harder Power Couple Playbook Guided/Recorded Breathwork 13 Wishes Practice Journal Prompts: What surprised me about myself this year? Where did I hold more than I thought I could What fell apart that freed me, even if I am still mad about it January You: What did you think this year was going to be about? December You: What did it actually end up being about? (Grief, reinvention, stability, risk, burnout, softness, something else) Next-Year You: Given everything you learned, what do you want more of in 2026 that is not negotiable anymore?

    21 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Creative Childcare Options Beyond the “Traditional” Path

    One of the more tricky parts of being a parent (working or not) can be finding and affording childcare. Unfortunately many of us in the states aren't close to family and small communal situations are not the norm. In this episode we talk openly about the realities behind moving between work, personal life and childcare duties. We dive into personal stories as well as practical and creative tips for everything from handling unpredictable baby schedules to managing the mental shifts that come with constantly switching roles. If you are a working mama we touch on how hybrid and work-from-home setups can support AND sometimes challenge the delicate rhythm between career and motherhood. Whatever your situation is: flexibility, community support, and leaning on a trusted circle make a world of difference. Tune-in for some inspiration and let us know your thoughts and ideas too! Because balance isn’t something you find once; it’s something you keep creating as life changes. 00:52 The Reality of Working With Baby at Home 04:31 Why Split Attention Feels So Draining 05:58 Personal Stories and Experiences 17:12 Creative Childcare Options Beyond the “Traditional” Path 13:12 The Power of Rhythms vs. Rigid Routines 24:00 Final Thoughts + Encouragement for Working Parents Past Episode: Back to Work After Baby: Honoring Emotions and Finding Ease Rhythms and Structures vs. Time and Scheduling Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    27 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    The Gratitude Cauldron: Small Joys, Big Shifts

    Join us for a quick episode on the power and magic of gratitude. We highlight scientific benefits of gratitude and share personal anecdotes related to our experiences and practices for ourselves and with our kiddos. Weaving gratitude into different phases of the motherhood journey (from pre-conception to years after birth) can bring powerful shifts. It truly is a life-long practice. Gratitude isn’t about bypassing the hard moments, but about finding tiny sparks of warmth that help regulate the nervous system and soften the edges. We hope this conversation is a gentle reminder that noticing the small things can reshape everything. 01:11 The Importance of Gratitude 04:17 Gratitude in the Postpartum Phase 08:53 Gratitude and Fertility Journeys 13:45 Gratitude Practices and Manifestation 20:48 Gratitude with Kids 27:06 Some Final Thoughts on Gratitude Past Episodes: The Line That Lives in Us: Fertility, Birth and Ancestry Discover the Needs Behind Your Emotions and Unlock More Happiness & Connection in Life Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThis We are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site. If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶

    30 min
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A podcast around navigating the journey into parenthood with conversations that go deeper than the highlight reel. Each episode peels back the layers of becoming and being a parent to explore what lives underneath: your body, your relationships, your identity alongside the beauty, the challenges, the intimacy, the transformation and all thats in between. Equal parts grounded and mystical, this podcast is a place to feel less alone and more connected to yourself and your life.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Scharpf
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Scharpf
  • Show Website
    JUST BE