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You Either Grow Or You Die
Well, Mama: You've been there. You've had THAT conversation, THAT moment - and it's burned into your memory. It lives in your body, engrained in your soul. A life-changing conversation or moment you could replay and remember every tiny detail because it was so significant. I was in the living room with my ex-husband, pacing between the entrance to our home and the kitchen as he sat in the corner of the room on the long end of the couch, computer in lap. The fate of our chi

emilyparksgiles
Feb 123 min read


5 Secrets to Love your Body
Well, Mama: When was the last time you felt absolutely incredible in your body? You felt so damn good that you went over to the mirror, looked yourself in your own eyes and said, "I love you"- and you meant it. My guess is: probably not recently. And if you did just this morning, then CONGRATULATIONS - keep killin' it, Mama! Sadly, statistics are not on our side. The National Organization for Women reports around 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies, and nearly 80% hav

emilyparksgiles
Feb 37 min read


7 Tips for Mental & Physical Wellness in Motherhood
Well, Mama: Motherhood is a beautiful and chaotic journey filled with abundant joy, right? Laughter. Love. Tiny little moments of specialness. Yet the joys of motherhood are often infiltrated with countless responsibilities and frustrations. Arguments. Intense emotions. Tantrums and time-outs. These dramatic highs and lows can be overwhelming, leaving you defeated and confused. Probably angry and upset. So, Mama: we gotta balance the demands of our work AND family all while t

emilyparksgiles
Jan 294 min read


Welcome to Well, Mama
Well, Mama: If you found your way here, let's get this straight outta the gate: You are not behind. You are not broken or failing. You are a beautiful human, inside & out. And motherhood has a sneaky way of asking everything of us, often all at once. Well, Mama is a blog dedicated to women like you. Women who care deeply for their children & are learning to care for themselves again. Maybe even for the first time in their lives. This space exists for mamas in all seasons of

emilyparksgiles
Jan 282 min read
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