EP33 Founder Mara James Shares Her Story Of Mental Health Healing

The Stretch Marks Podcast

Mara James is the driving force behind the Extraordinary Lives Foundation, activating mental health awareness for children and their parents. At 48 years old, Mara unexpectedly experienced a manic episode and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Amber and Mara discuss depression, anxiety, mania and the importance of our children’s mental health and wellness. Woo Woo Warning: We dip into some topics you might find “out-there”!

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📖 21 Tips to Sanity: The Ultimate Mom Guide

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💜 The Girlfriend Doctor Mighty Maca w/Anna Cabeca MD - these supplements are fabulous for moms of ANY age whose hormones and physical health can use some extra support. She has many products and I’m particularly obsessed with her Maca because it tastes delicious (not chalky!) AND I know I’m giving my body something it needs and wants! Click HERE to listen to my interview with Dr. Anna!

🌎 Grow & Monetize Your Groups! w/Maruxa Murphy - this program is perfect for entrepreneur moms who have (or are building) communities AND are looking to make $$ for all the value and support you give your communities. I’ve been working with her for almost a year now and she quickly became one of my favorite people on the planet! Click HERE to listen to my interview with Maruxa!

⛱ Never in My Wildest Dreams free ebook w/Natalie Ledwell - Natalie is famously known for her work with The Secret and has gone on to build amazing courses and products to support and inspire women to achieve their wildest dreams. Click HERE to listen to my interview with Natalie!

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💥 Flare Audio Calmers - these are great if you’re sensitive to sound (like me). I’ve found I’m less jumpy and irritable when I wear them… so now I wear them ALL THE TIME.

📘 Stretch Marks Book - this is the BEST book I’ve ever written! But, seriously… check out the reviews ;)

📗 Be Truly You: A Journal - this is a journal with beautiful quotes and prompts. Great for using as you read Stretch Marks and fabulous for mom-friend gifts.

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I'm Amber Trueblood. I help moms feel less anxiety and more joy without the Oreos, pinot noir, Excedrin, or a divorce attorney.

I’m a licensed therapist, author, podcaster, and mother to four sons who is TOTALLY obsessed with books, old-school hip hop, and salted dark chocolate.

I get my highs from creating courses, workshops, and simple self-care tools for entrepreneur moms. Since the 2019 launch of my first book Stretch Marks, I’ve written and contributed to articles in national publications including O: The Oprah Magazine; Bustle; People; Fatherly; Wedding Wire; MindBodyGreen; VeryWell; Good Housekeeping; and Parade. And, I’ve been a featured expert for E! Daily Pop, KTLA, CBS8, and Good Day LA.

I’m imperfect. I’m always learning. I’m here to serve. If you want to connect, definitely get on my fun, interesting and ACTUALLY HELPFUL and INSPIRING weekly support emails. (*According to a very rigorous polling algorithm called “everyone seems to really really like it.com”)