Parenthoot with Neha

#15: Breaking the Cycle of Judgement, ft. Mahima Vashisht

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In this candid and empowering episode, I sit down with Mahima Vashisht, a development sector professional, writer, podcaster, and mother. Mahima shares her deeply personal experiences with parenting, mental health, and self-discovery. From navigating the challenges of early motherhood, postpartum depression, and trauma to advocating for self-care as a parenting cornerstone, Mahima’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience and intentionality.This conversation is an eye-opener for anyone navigating the highs and lows of parenting while juggling the many hats life demands.

Why You Should Listen

This episode is for every parent feeling the weight of societal expectations, for every person striving to balance self-care with caregiving, and for anyone curious about breaking toxic cycles and embracing the messy beauty of parenting. Mahima’s story is raw, relatable, and incredibly empowering.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

  • Redefining motherhood: Why self-prioritization is essential for being the best parent you can be.
  • Unlearning societal expectations: The impossible standards placed on mothers and how Mahima overcame them.
  • Marriage reimagined through parenting: How Mahima and her husband rediscovered their partnership after becoming parents.
  • Breaking the cycle of judgment: Teaching children to respect others and themselves through open, honest communication.
  • Healing through diagnosis: How ADHD and OCPD diagnoses brought clarity and peace to Mahima’s life.
  • The power of words: Funny and profound nuggets of wisdom from Mahima’s curious and thoughtful five-year-old son.
  • The mental load of motherhood: Dealing with unsolicited advice, societal pressure, and internalized guilt.

    • Pop Culture References

    • Untamed by Glennon Doyle: A book that inspired Mahima’s approach to authenticity and self-discovery.
    • Grey’s Anatomy: Mahima discussed how her postpartum experience made her see medical dramas differently, shifting her empathy toward patients.
    • Calvin and Hobbes: A favorite of her five-year-old, who was gifted the complete box set as an introduction to comics.
    • Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: A concept Mahima referenced to explain why parents delay sleep to reclaim personal time.

      • About the Guest

      Mahima Vashisht is a development sector professional, writer, podcaster, and a passionate advocate for gender equality. She is the creator of Womaning in India, a popular newsletter that explores the nuances of gender, parenting, and self-care. Mahima lives with her husband, Salil, and their five-year-old son in a quiet, green city in India, where she continues to write, parent, and inspire.

      Follow Mahima’s work:

      • Newsletter: https://womaning.substack.com
      • Twitter: https://x.com/mahimavashisht
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womaninginindia
      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womaninginindia
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womaninginindia

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