<![CDATA[Mother, Mirror, Muse]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sD7z!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe2d54158-6a31-498b-a2d9-e260d4db744f_256x256.pngMother, Mirror, Musehttps://www.mothermirrormuse.comSubstackWed, 13 May 2026 19:59:41 GMT<![CDATA[Postpartum Hair, Two Years On: What’s Actually Helped Me]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/postpartum-hair-two-years-on-whatshttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/postpartum-hair-two-years-on-whatsFri, 24 Oct 2025 00:29:27 GMT

I’m nearly two years postpartum, and my hair shedding actually began around nine months after giving birth. At first, I blamed the blow-dryer. Nope. I tried vitamins and “hair foods.” Some made a slight difference; others didn’t help. The most significant change has come from a simple routine I’ve been following for the last five months. That routine ha…

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]]><![CDATA[Lunch, Lately: The Five-Minute Plate That Actually Happens]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/lunch-lately-the-five-minute-platehttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/lunch-lately-the-five-minute-plateTue, 07 Oct 2025 05:19:33 GMT

What I eat for lunch (most days). Midday in motherhood is a tiny window: everyone’s hungry, and I still want a plate that looks lovely and leaves me clear-headed. My rule is Protein + Produce + Hydration. No shame, no spreadsheets—just tasty, quick food!

Here’s the lunch I reach for on repeat:

  • Smoked salmon + lemon (a lot)
    Spread pieces of smoked salmon on…

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]]><![CDATA[Food That Nourishes My Body in the Morning]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/food-thats-nourishing-my-bodyhttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/food-thats-nourishing-my-bodySat, 06 Sep 2025 21:03:01 GMT

Where’s my cowboy colostrum? I need it for my raw cream, poured over whole milk. Yep, you read that right: Raw Milk. It often gets a bad reputation among those who haven’t taken the time to learn about its benefits. Many dismiss it as dangerous, but the truth is, raw milk only becomes harmful when contaminated with pathogens like E. coli or Salmonella.

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]]><![CDATA[The Currency of Connection]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/the-currency-of-connectionhttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/the-currency-of-connectionWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:58:56 GMTI tell myself I don’t care, but of course I do. I’m human. I always laugh when people insist they “don’t care.” Most of the time, they do, but they won’t admit it. Unless they’re completely self-absorbed, in which case… maybe they really don’t.

Since moving to Southern California, I’ve been surprised by how quickly people jump in. They lean in close righ…

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]]><![CDATA[Join the Conversation]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/join-my-new-subscriber-chathttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/join-my-new-subscriber-chatMon, 01 Sep 2025 23:32:45 GMT

Today, I’m announcing a brand-new addition to my Substack publication: a subscriber chat for Mother, Mirror, Muse.

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]]><![CDATA[Honey for the Eyes: Ancient Mayan Medicine in Today's World]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/honey-for-the-eyes-ancient-mayanhttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/honey-for-the-eyes-ancient-mayanSun, 31 Aug 2025 19:37:14 GMT

A few weeks ago, I started using Mayan Melipona honey eye drops, something I never thought I’d be brave enough to try! The drops are made from the honey of the stingless Melipona beecheii, a species native to the Yucatán, once revered by the Maya. Their honey has long been recognized for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties, w…

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]]><![CDATA[Poems That Help Me See the World a Little Differently]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/poems-that-help-me-see-the-worldhttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/poems-that-help-me-see-the-worldFri, 22 Aug 2025 18:38:02 GMT

Dear whoever is reading this,

If your strength feels small, let these words hold you. Return to them as often as needed, and let them remind you of your light. <3

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]]><![CDATA[Welcome to Mother, Mirror, Muse ]]>https://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/welcome-to-mother-mirror-musehttps://www.mothermirrormuse.com/p/welcome-to-mother-mirror-museThu, 14 Aug 2025 15:02:21 GMT

The Life of a Mother, Writer, and Woman Owning Her Story

This space feels personal, like a diary I’ve left open on the table, inviting you to read along. I’ll share what inspires me, the messy, beautiful, and sometimes sideways parts of life, as well as the pieces that don’t always make it onto Instagram.

You’ll find beauty here, but not necessarily the polished or unreachable kind. You’ll also find creativity, motherhood, and all the in-between moments that make life meaningful and authentic.

May we continue discovering beauty where we least expect it.

xo, Jamie

See you in the in-between.

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