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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Melissa is the author of Treading Water, Holding Weights and the host of The Yoga of Motherhood podcast where she explores the ways in which yogic wisdom and philosophy can support and inspire the journey of motherhood.
She's also the co-founder of Seed & Song, a music therapy-inspired yoga curriculum for mom and baby yoga classes.
In this episode, we discuss why being a mom can be lonely, why moms turn on each other, and how to let go of judgment and embrace the mess that is motherhood.
Show Notes
00:49 The rawness of motherhood.
03:41 Why motherhood is such a competitive field
06:15 The importance of having grace for each other. All moms are trying to do their best.
09:21 How to be mindful of everyone's struggle (even if their life looks good on the outside)
11:50 Why self-compassion is critical, particularly if your support network is slim
14:49 Feeling isolated
17:49 Why t’s so hard for moms to accept help
20:52 Is it possible to mothers to operate a place of being in the present moment and being in peace?
25:10 Tips for keeping kids calm
27:57 Closing thoughts and further resources
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