The truth is I started Mamarama several years ago when I desperately needed an outlet of expression.  I was a frazzled working mom, juggling life with two small children, chronic sleep deprivation, and a husband who didn't mind stepping over four weeks of laundry.  Watching public access one night on Comcast Cable I came across a quirky guy who read tarot for all the astrological signs. "Captyn Zodiak" had one camera, was lit by candles, and most of the time didn't make a lot of sense; yet he was thoroughly compelling to watch. I thought to myself, "I could definitely do that; but instead of astrology, I could speak endlessly about my experiences being a parent!"  

As so Mamarama was born.  I hustled my pilot episode over to the station where the producer didn't even watch it.  He looked at me with my outline for eight upcoming episodes and merely asked, "Okay, when would you like to be on?"  When I questioned his lack of scrutiny he sighed, "Have you SEEN what's on this channel?"  Without a doubt my show was raising the standard ever so slightly - if only in content alone (we'll overlook the shoddy production values).

My early shows were about subjects such as natural childbirth, lead poisoning concerns, and feeding your toddler; I offered books and magazines that were quality parenting resources.  Eventually, I broadened my world to encompass more complex problems I was coping with, such as discipline, the rigors of childcare, and all the many failures parents have to accept as part of the deal.  In an effort to convince myself, I encouraged viewers not to heap criticism on themselves or on their friends' parenting techniques.  As my children grew and became more challenging, contracted lice, or started to question The Universe and Santa's role in it all, my show similarly accommodated such topics.  As I move further into my career as a childbirth educator, my show often reflects the many issues surrounding pregnancy, labor and birth in a very medicalized culture.

Now, I'm an empowered and happily divorced mom facing even larger, yet universally recognized, subjects and problems.  Mamarama has continued to evolve over time; it adapts and morphs and redefines itself just like I do - and just like any parent has to do as time marches on and our children both challenge and amaze us every single step of the way.

So, read my blogs; keep watching, and become a member to my site.  I have a lot more in store including a DVD series on topics that will help you improve your marriage and reawaken intimacy.  Stay tuned...