Hot + Brave – The Blog
How to get my business off the ground
Written by Meg Kant Four unexpected things that got my business off the ground In 2015 when I signed up for my Maternal Support Practitioner training (aka doula training), I didn’t fully comprehend that I’d likely be starting my own doula business. It wasn’t until we dove into the business aspects of the MSP course…
Read Morea balm for your heart if you’re anxious about the world
Written by Meg Kant a balm for your heart if you’re anxious about the world If you are anything like me you probably have periods of time when you feel pretty stressed about the state of the world right now. I’m normally pulled between work, family, friends and causes I feel strongly about, like reproductive…
Read MoreFiction booklist for cozy reading weekends
Written by Meg Kant Fiction booklist for cozy reading weekends It is getting chillier here in Northern Ontario and the pace is sliding into that Autumn vibe which is so much slower than Back-To-School September. I’m settling into my cold weather routine of cozy sweaters, warm tea and good books. I am always looking for…
Read Morean imaginary escape: mothers and the fantasy of running away
Written by Meg Kant an imaginary escape: mothers and the fantasy of running away The language in this blog references mothers directly, as that was the subject of the research on this topic. However, we want to note that there is a wide gap in research on parenting and equity in relationships that doesn’t account…
Read Morewhy parents of ‘spirited’ babies need support, not judgement
Written by Meg Kant why parents of ‘spirited’ babies need support, not criticism Some define a ‘spirited’ baby (also referred to as high temperament, fussy, colicky, difficult) as: a baby with some or all of the following traits: a high needs temperament; challenging to settle; cries often; struggles with transitions; difficulty sleeping; temperamental feeding; uncomfortable…
Read Moremothers, fathers and the myth of equal partnership
Written by Meg Kant mothers, fathers and the myth of equal partnership This blog references mothers and fathers in a heteronormative, cisgendered context, as it pulls on information from Darcy Lockman’s research and book. A couple of weeks ago we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Darcy Lockman, Ph.D., author of All The Rage: Mothers,…
Read Moremy complicated relationship with money
Written by Meg Kant my complicated relationship with money In 2021 I started an educational journey to become more financially competent (read more about that here). One of the things that I have been reflecting on during the past year, is the relationship I have with money. How I feel about money, and what I…
Read MoreWhat brought me to Birth Work
Written by Meg Kant From Personal Struggles to Birth Work I was called to birth work from my own experience. I wanted to be the support that I didn’t have during my pregnancy and labour with my oldest son. During that pregnancy, I was diagnosed with severe antenatal depression and anxiety, and during labour, my…
Read Moredear cycle breakers, I see you
Written by Meg Kant dear cycle breakers, I see you (I want to do a huge shoutout to jesmartini who gave me the inspiration for this blog!) Dear Cycle Breakers, If you are disrupting patterns and behaviours that are not serving you or your family, this blog is for you. Being the one to break…
Read Morechoosing yourself isn’t selfish
Written by Michelle Cruz Choosing yourself isn’t selfish What it’s like to choose yourself For a long time in my life, I did everything I could to help everyone but myself. Relentless in my giving, I would put my own needs behind everyone around me, supporting them in every way possible. Spending hours of…
Read Morethe myth that healing emotional trauma will ‘fix your body’
Written by Meg Kant the myth that healing emotional trauma will ‘fix your body’ One of the really harmful ways that fatphobia, weight stigma and diet culture collide to impact mental health is with the underlying belief that if someone is emotionally well, they wouldn’t be fat. It flows from the idea that in order…
Read MoreHaving anxiety on Sunday is more common than you think
Written by Meg Kant Having anxiety on Sunday is more common than you think When I was in my early twenties, (back before I realized that I had anxiety,) every Sunday night I found myself feeling nauseous, restless and stressed. At the time I assumed it was because my husband worked out of town and…
Read More“Victoria’s Secret” by JAX is the body positive anthem we didn’t know we needed
. Written by Meg Kant “Victoria’s Secret” by JAX is the body positive anthem we didn’t know we needed If you haven’t heard the song “Victoria’s Secret” by JAX, I highly recommend going over to JAX’s tiktok and watch her video. It will add some body positivity to your life today. JAX amazingly managed to…
Read Morethe most impactful thing my therapist ever said to me
Written by Meg Kant IF YOU WOULD RATHER LISTEN TO ME READ THIS BLOG, CLICK HERE CONTENT NOTE: Discussion of Pregnancy Loss the most impactful thing my therapist ever said to me In 2018 my oldest son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Navigating the physical supports and schedule changes needed was an incredibly difficult…
Read Moreeating when you’re hungry is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign that you’re human
Written by Meg Kant eating when your hungry is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign that you’re human I was 25 years old when I first learned about the concept of eating when you are hungry. I realize it sounds like something that should be very obvious, however at that time in my…
Read Morefeelings first, action after: the true formula for self-care
Written by Bianca Sprague feelings first, action after: the true formula for self-care I have been thinking a lot about pleasure. True, light, fun, & amazing pleasure. It feels like this experience of feeling joy and goodness is always just out of reach…something that we try to prescribe in our days with various activities or…
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