Motherhood, according to many women, is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. And although it brings immense joy and fulfillment to mothers, it also comes with challenges and sacrifices along the way.

One of these challenges is solo parenting as a mother who bears all the responsibilities of both parents, which can be incredibly demanding, exhausting and overwhelming. They are burdened with the responsibility of making important decisions alone and dealing with the emotional well-being of both themselves and their children.

It’s not easy balancing all these responsibilities and often, single mothers tend to neglect themselves as they’re too focused on their kids. That’s why it's crucial for us to acknowledge the substantial sdssssss. And for this episode with Julia Karol, we’ll talk about her journey in mothering. 

Show Highlights:

• Julia’s journey in mothering and rewriting the mother code.
• Reframing a relationship that felt catastrophic.
• How do you describe your feelings around new motherhood?
• What’s your vision for yourself as a mom?
• The importance of being comfortable with your intuition.

You can listen to Julia’s podcasts and check out Stork’d through her website (https://www.storkdpodcast.com/) if you’re interested in hearing more about her journey in figuring out single parenthood. 

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Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24