Me Before Mom

You're a chef, nanny, nurse, taxi driver, maid, teacher, cheerleader...oh wait, you're a mom which means you are everything to everyone. The minute that pregnancy test is positive life as a woman knows it drastically changes, her life's mission is to sacrifice for her child. What if there's something more?"My kids have been my passion. I wrapped my stay at home mom world around perfecting them and creating a happy family which I did not have growing up. Now that they're grown and out of the house, I can tell you it's been a mind f**k (sorry language ) trying to find my new passions and adjust to the new chapter," one reader described, "Bert's always working on getting her audience to enjoy life even through the ups and downs... love it. She's up for anything, full of fun ideas (saw a list on her website bertmanderson.com) and willing she's willing to put herrself out there and be vulnerable."

Self-proclaimed "professional encourager", podcaster and author Bert M Anderson, takes moms on a journey of self-discovery while stripping off the mom guilt of what motherhood should look like. With each chapter focusing on finding your passion, self-care, emotional intimacy, and self assessments, Me Before Mom encourages moms everywhere to become a better version of herself by remembering who she was before she became a mom.

"After all," Anderson says, "there was a 'me' before there was a 'mom' and there'll be a 'me' after our kids leave the nest."

Me Before Mom was writting with the reader in mind, Anderson explains, "Let's be honest, we're moms, we don't have time to spend hours upon hours reading a book about self-care. That would be the opposite of what I'm asking my readers to do."

"If you have been feeling alone in this motherhood thing, in her book she shares wise advice and insightful questions to ask yourself as you define what it means to take care of yourself. It's about embracing the woman you became when you became a mom," Melissa, working mother of two describes. Each chapter ends with a series of questions encouraging the reader to dig in and examine herself. There is an accompanying journal or workbook that can be used individually or in a book club setting. This is a great idea for a baby shower gift or for any woman who feels like she's simply lost who she is.

"As a child therapist, I will recommend that moms read Me Before Mom to be able to better provide for the needs of themselves, and ultimately, their children. When moms are happy, everyone's life is better!" Lauren B., mother of two.