The Story Behind The Mermaid Mama
Motherhood changes us.
It stretches us, strengthens us, and sometimes leaves us
wondering if we are doing enough, being enough, or holding everything together the
way we hoped we would.
Between raising children, building careers, caring for our families, and trying to
maintain our own wellbeing, many women feel like they are constantly swimming
against the tide.
But what if the waves weren’t meant to be fought?
What if they were meant to be navigated?
The Mermaid Mama is an invitation to embrace motherhood with courage, grace,
and intention.
This book explores how women can create lives that honor both their families and their personal purpose.
Because motherhood is not the end of your story.
It’s a powerful new chapter.
What You'll Discover in The Mermaid Mama
Staying Anchored in Who You Are
Practical ways to protect your identity, dreams, and personal growth.
Building a Strong Family Lagoon
Creating homes and relationships built on connection, communication, and love.
Reconnecting with Nature and Wellness
Why stepping outside the chaos and into nature can restore balance and clarity.
Navigating the Tides of Motherhood
How to embrace the messy, beautiful, and unpredictable journey of raising children.
“The Mermaid Mama is a practical and grace-filled road map for the modern mom, filled with relevant anecdotal analogies and scientific data to back it up.” - Christina
About the Book
The Mermaid Mama: Navigating Motherhood and the Tides of Life is an empowering
and heartfelt guide for women seeking harmony between motherhood, career, and
personal growth.
Through inspiring stories, practical wisdom, and reflective exercises, Lauren Debick helps women
navigate the beautiful and messy tides of life while staying connected to themselves, their families,
and their purpose.
Using the metaphor of the mermaid—graceful, adaptable, and strong—the book encourages women to embrace their roles as nurturing caregivers and ambitious dreamers.
Inside readers will explore how to:
• reconnect with themselves
• strengthen family relationships
• create sustainable rhythms for work and life
• rediscover the healing power of nature
• build supportive communities
With journal prompts and actionable insights, The Mermaid Mama is more than a book—it’s a companion for women learning to rise with strength through every tide of motherhood.
Who This Book is For
This book is for you if:
You are navigating motherhood while also pursuing your dreams and ambitions.
You sometimes wonder how to care for everyone else while still staying connected to yourself.
You want to build a strong, loving family while continuing to grow personally and professionally.
About the Author
Lauren M. Debick
Lauren M. Debick is a mother of twin toddlers, stepmom to two teenage boys, certified life coach, and podcast host.
She is passionate about helping women navigate motherhood, career, and personal growth with intention and confidence.
With over a decade of experience in communications, leadership, and community engagement, Lauren brings both professional insight and personal storytelling to her work.
Through her writing, podcast, and speaking engagements, she encourages women to trust their intuition, build strong communities, and create lives rooted in purpose.
Lauren lives in Florida with her family and is an avid runner and lover of the ocean.