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Transitioning from High-Demand Careers to Stay-at-Home Motherhood: A Conversation with Kiona

In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess interviews Kiona, a former birth doula, and office manager, who shares her journey of transitioning from a high-demand career to becoming a stay-at-home mom. They discuss the challenges and rewards of this transition, Kiona’s struggle to find balance, and the fulfillment she found through starting her own podcast. The conversation also touches on societal expectations, the importance of community, and advice for mothers considering a similar path. Additionally, Jess introduces her children's book inspired by Montessori practical life activities.

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture

01:21 Introducing Our Guest: Kiona’s Journey to Birth Work

03:22 The Unexpected Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom

05:20 Navigating the Challenges of Stay-at-Home Life

05:26 Jess's Children's Book Announcement

06:40 Finding Balance and Purpose at Home

09:34 The Birth of a Podcast: Creating Community

16:04 Advice for Aspiring Stay-at-Home Moms

17:33 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us

Find Kiona here!

• Podcast: birthasweknowitpodcast.com
• Social: @birthasweknowit.podcast

• FREE Copy of Jess’s book, My Little Hands, in exchange for a review: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/216135/my-little-hands
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