Amber Trueblood traveled across the country supporting her two oldest sons as they starred in the hit musical The School of Rock and along the way she picked up some lessons, while traveling and homeschooling, that eventually made their way into her new book The Unflustered Mom. This book teaches moms (and all parents) practical and achievable strategies for reducing anxiety and overwhelm.

She’s also a licensed marriage and family therapist, best-selling author, speaker, and mother of four sons. She has over 25 years of experience in mental health and co-founded The M.E.C.A. Project to help teens and young adults thrive Mentally and Emotionally through Conscious Awareness. Amber has been featured in People, Oprah Magazine, CNN, Motherhood Maternity, Good Day LA, and many more.

Connect with Amber on her website, and Instagram.

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• More about Heather via @heather_ vickeryandco on Instagram and Threads, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files
• More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:

• Amber chose to homeschool her kids. This started when their glow-up for learning started to fad in traditional schools.
• Things worked out nicely when her two oldest sons went on tour with School of Rock.
• Amber’s approach to life and parenthood has been to make it fun and not focus on the challenges or pressure.
• Amber wrote her first book, Stretch Marks, While touring with her family - this was her way of focusing on herself and prioritizing her own needs while being the main planner, packer, and organizer for a family of 6 on tour and homeschooling.
• Find your own anxiety style with this short, free quiz.
• Amber leans into creativity, especially things she’s not an “expert” at to help channel frustration and the challenges life throws at you.
• Take your risk on the road. Amber really embraces the “what’s the worst that can happen” mindset and tries new things.
• Life approach: Slow down. Enjoy the present moment. Being grateful. Celebrating daily wins.
• Just take the first risk. TAKE THE RISK and see what happens. You will likely surprise yourself with the results.
• Be particular about who you share your ideas and work with. You can take risks without turning yourself inside out and allowing people to walk all over you. And be very clear about what you want after you share.
• It’s your responsibility to take risks in a way that maintains your self-care and preservation.

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