In the most difficult but fruitful times, I’ve found a successful parenting journey lies in something simple—profound, yet simple.
And trust me, I need simple!
A simple recipe, you could say. The best kind of recipe—the kind you can adapt to your family’s needs and tastes.
But like figuring out any other recipe, it’s going to take a few “Holy Shit!” moments.
Patti Giuliano, an accomplished Doctor of Chiropractic for forty-two years (she started practice at age ten, obviously) and a devoted mother of two thirty-something children, has spent decades navigating the parenting journey—hers and hundreds of families’ in her practice—with curiosity, humor, and resilience. Where “Dr. Patti” found practicing chiropractic easy, parenting was a daunting challenge. How did other parents make it look so easy? Were they simply not sharing the full story?
In the hope other moms and moms-to-be will find comfort, insight, and a few well-needed laughs, she candidly shares her parenting stories—the good, the challenging, the not-so-great, and the amazing. Her parenting “recipe,” passed down from her Italian grandmother, Isabella Carola, has ingredients to tantalize anyone’s palate. Follow her continuing journey: www.drpattigiuliano.com
Read what people are saying about Holy Sh*t! I’m Gonna Be A Mom!
There were so many things in this book that related to me even though I had a totally different upbringing… Though I had no children of my own, this book was easy to relate to in so many ways. I also had a Granny (not directly related) who had a wonderful recipe for noodle pudding. I could not duplicate hers, but I created my own and passed it on to other family members who were unable to duplicate my formula even with a detailed recipe. I am looking forward to sending this book out to so many of my friends who need to hear this story.
– Irene Gold, R.N., B.S., M.A., D.C.; founder, Irene Gold Associates, Chiropractic Board Review
Not Just For Moms…
As the father of 4 home-birthed, homeschooled, free spirit children of my own, I can tell you Dr. Patti’s book is a breath of fresh air. It is unapologetically authentic and, well, just plain real. I remember after the birth of our first child, my wife turned to me and said, “I feel like everyone lied to me.” This book doesn’t lie to you. It’s raw and it tells it to you like it is. Starting a family is crazy, challenging, and messy, and also transformational, empowering, and beautiful. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Enjoy!
– Justin Ohm, DC; Executive Director, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Dr. Patti has written a must read for everyone. Holy Sh*t! I’m Gonna Be a Mom! What Was I Thinking? offers stories and pearls of wisdom that guide us to stay connected and feel blessed as a parent. Like a chef who knows her way around a kitchen, her “recipes” for being the best parents we can grow into are delightful and filled with love, kindness, and a huge heart. This is the book our children would want us to read, integrate, and then speak and act as if Dr. Patti were coaching us.
Whether you are a parent or not, we all love to interact with people who guide us with good intentions and a big heart. This life-changing book is meant for and dedicated to everyone who yearns to be the best parent they can be in their personal and professional lives.
– Barry Taylor, ND; author of LOVE YOUR BODY: Your Path to Transformation, Health & Healing
Dr. Patti is able to capture her readers with stories, humor, and emotion. This “recipe” is more than just for parenting; it is for all relationships. As she shares her parenting journey, we realize that parenting is a process of receiving and learning as much as it is one of raising and supporting.
– Dr. Peter Kevorkian, DC, FICPA, FCSC; Executive Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, Life Chiropractic College West
Dr. Patti’s commitment to motherhood and her life’s work has inspired countless others to open up their futures. She is a beacon of vitality. Her vision and dedication to healing have shaped the lives of many, creating a love a that embodies the true spirit of mothering through her unwavering dedication to wellness and health.
– Nancy Miriam Hawley, founder and co-author, Our Bodies, Ourselves
The heartfelt and honest recollections and stories are a reflection of the author’s steadfast belief that Mother-wisdom is a gift we must trust and use as we raise our families. From grandmother Sabaluche to Mother, to self and to children, Patti Giuliano shows us the wisest way is OUR way.
– Peg Doyle, M.Ed., Author of Food Becomes You
Holy Sh*t! I’m Gonna Be a Mom! What Was I Thinking? is SOOOO applicable to anyone!!! I found every story relatable. It’s so lovely how Dr. Patti ties everything back to recipes and parenting. This is brilliant!
Stephanie Libs, DC, Lactation Consultant
This book is a true feast for the soul—unconventional, wise, and so honest that it’s refreshingly raw. Dr. Patti Giuliano serves up wisdom that nourishes the spirit and brings a tear to the eye. It’s a must-have for parents at any stage, providing invaluable insights for raising all kinds of children. The book creates a vast, deep space for the parenting journey, allowing us to open our hearts wider and wider to embrace it all—the joy, the lessons, the messiness, and the love. Parenting here is tasted as a profound self-reflective exercise, and the book is nothing short of brilliant.
– Lisa Campion, oracle, psychic mentor; author of Awakening Your Psychic Ability