Sarah Shallwani

In this episode of Motherhood Unveiled, host Ashley welcomes guest Sarah Shallwani. Sarah, an occupational therapist and board member of the Cancer Assistance Program, shares her heartfelt story of motherhood, highlighting the significance of being a present and intentional mother. She discusses the unexpected challenges she faced, including a C-section and postpartum physical complications, as well as her journey towards self-discovery and resilience. The conversation dives into maternal health advocacy, the importance of putting mothers' needs first, and Sarah's exploration of spirituality and personal growth. Tune in for an empowering discussion that is sure to resonate with all mothers and those curious about the transformative power of motherhood.

Meet Sarah:

Sarah is a 37 year old Mom living in Hamilton, Ontario with her husband and 18-month old daughter, Lana. She returned to work when Lana was 13 months old and she is currently in daycare. Outside of being a Mom, she is fascinated by concepts related to the nature of our reality and metaphysics. She graduated from Queen's University with her Bachelors in Psychology and from McMaster with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has been working as a community Occupational Therapist in the downtown Hamilton area for the last 12 years. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Assistance Program which is a charitable organization providing free services to residents in Hamilton with a diagnosis of cancer.

00:00 Welcome to Motherhood Unveiled

00:35 Meet Sarah Shawwani: A Journey Begins

02:47 The Present Mom: Sarah's Parenting Philosophy

06:27 COVID-19: A Turning Point

18:23 The Challenges of Breastfeeding

21:30 Health Struggles and Seeking Support

26:07 Reclaiming Power and Finding Community

44:59 Challenging Nutritional Norms

49:08 Food as Medicine

52:18 Exploring Metaphysics and Reality

57:26 Reconnecting with My Mother

01:11:44 Debunking Motherhood Myths

01:17:44 Following Your Passion

01:26:45 Conclusion and Call to Action

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