Projects in Development

The moment you become a mother you begin to write a new story of motherhood, one that no one has written before. But how do you sort through the advice of those who want to write your story for you? How do you manage the guilt and anxiety that come from trying to measure up to an image of motherhood that just isn’t you? How do you dare to reflect on how you were parented and consider what you want to carry forward and what you want to leave behind? And how do you remember to laugh and play each and every day? Reframing Motherhood, hosted by Dr. Marti Erickson and her daughter Erin Erickson Garner, is designed to support and inspire you on your personal journey to reframe motherhood so you can find the best within yourself and, in turn, bring out the best in your children and family.  Reframing Motherhood  is about learning more about love and yourself and your strengths than you ever imagined.

But beyond your individual journey, Reframing Motherhood also is about you and other mothers multiplying your power by uniting to take on social forces that undermine your health and wellbeing and that of your families – from poverty, racism and domestic violence to toxic media and the commercialization of childhood. Reframing Motherhood moves beyond idealized, romanticized images of motherhood to support and honor real mothers living real lives. It’s about celebrating ordinary mothers changing the world in extraordinary ways.

Helping you Reframe Motherhood are your hosts, Dr. Marti Erickson and Erin Erickson Garner

Dr. Marti Erickson was presented with the second annual "Nancy" Award, honoring the spirit and legacy of Nancy Latimer. Below are some video segments of Marti as she reflects on the award and her career.

Part One (4:26)		Part Two (5:19)
Part Three (5:05)		Part Four (4:58)
Part Five (4:15)		Part Six (4:22)

Director's statement:
“Abandon ME” is a provocative 12 minute, 35mm color film about a daughter’s desperate attempt to abandon her aging mother in a cornfield.  It is also a fictionalized account of abuse I experienced in early childhood.  Because of my mother’s history in this rural setting, I’ve always deeply internalized the 1940’s era, when my mother was a young adult.  Thus, the film is set in the late 1940’s. details

A “reality show” of sorts, this series combines the best of several genres. We tap into the ancient power of story-telling, we create intimate connections through conversation and we showcase the strength of deep ideas presented in spoken word essays, commentary and poetry. We weave all of this together with folk art, music and dance. This eclectic blend creates a rich tapestry of voices, ideas and song. It will be a stunning visual and audio feast.

A makeover show like you’ve never seen before.