Maintaining The Me In Marriage And Motherhood

Forever is a long time to settle for love that doesn't feel good. Whether it's children, history, family ties or fear of getting older make sure the relationship you're in is the one you really want to be in and not just a safety zone. It is important to know the difference between settling and recognizing a dry spell. Understanding that a solid relationship doesn't happen overnight and you have to trust the process of YOUR love story. Don't let the statistics, group chat and social media standards have you stuck or rushing in and out of relationships.

Discussing toxic patterns in mother-daughter relationships, suggestions and remedies for some of these patterns... Identifying your own toxic patterns in motherhood with your own children.. the importance of protecting your personal identity, values and goals! Encouraging women to balance individuality and closeness... to take control of their journey and stop looking for approval from the elders. NO MORE MOTHER MAY I.

Article referenced: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201502/8-toxic-patterns-in-mother-daughter-relationships

When the dust settles and the visitors have gone home, phones calls stop coming in and it becomes more of a distant memory for friends and family members whose lives go back to their regular routine.... and for the most part... even with the best intentions...none of what people say they're going to do actually gets done... you will still have the reality of raising and caring for your child who has lost their parent! In this episode I'm sharing my personal experience of having a child who lost their father at a young age. He's an adult now and doing well but it wasn't an easy process to get there. Understand that it takes time, love, empathy and forgiveness to learn to live with it and it's an ongoing process.

Shouting out podcasters Nicaila Matthews Okome (Side Hustle Pro) and Kristen R. Harris (God Put Me Up on Game) for introducing me to podcaster Sakita Holley (Hashtags and Stilettos) motto "Done is Better Than Perfect" Babyyyyyy game changing! Also Mrs. Obama dropping gems on balance and mommy collaborations in her book Becoming! And a couple of reminders that it's the little things that can motivate you to stay on track. Virtual pep talks are so necessary! Enjoy!

We have all either been in the game, still in the game, or back in the game.... The Dating Game!!! Dating can be scary and over time of countless disappointments feel like it's not even worth it... especially when you're a MOM! You already have a lot on your plate... then to add possible heartbreak to the mix... no thanks! But you can't let fear of the unknown keep you from new opportunities IN LIFE AND LOVE! Listen to the questions and answers of the dating game with special guest and mom Yasmine Parrish! She's back to talk about everything from keeping the ball in your court after sex, pinky swear stage, mom rules and red flags to what is mom @%$$*? Great convo! You don't want to miss it!

In this week's episode I am addressing how to set boundaries when interacting with your friend's man and the importance of protecting your reputation.

I am weighing in on the Jordyn Woods response on Red Table Talk regarding this topic. Even though I am not into celebrity drama, I think bringing this into perspective on a more social norm level is necessary because it is a common mistake people make all the time just going with the flow... not respecting peoples relationships not even out of malice but just being unaware of setting clear boundaries.

People are not perfect... they make mistakes but I will be sharing how to keep yourself out of the line of fire.

#inmybag Moms are getting in their bags in 2019!!!! Sandra Barranco joins us today to talk about marriage, motherhood and MONEY!! She tells us how she went from teaching high school English to owning her own dance studio and becoming a financial planner! We are discussing gender roles, financial literacy, goal setting, building a strong legacy, making time for your family, the difference between being a business owner and self employed and much more! You can find her on Instagram:
@thefusionstudios
@sandrambarranco
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Healing can take months and sometimes years. Are you allowing fear and lack of gratitude stunt your healing growth? Are you creating a space or environment for healing?

In this episode, I am sharing tips on how to assess your healing process, asking questions to spark introspection and have you analyze your healing environment.

Reference used: Documentary: Heal on Netflix

Valentine's Day can be exciting and romantic.. some people go all out and celebrate every year. For others it can be a source of stress and anxiety!

In this episode, I will be sharing some tips on how to get through the holiday by being present, optimistic, and showing gratitude regardless of your relationship status!

In this week's episode.. I have a special guest Patriana Jones who is a sexual health curator that creates spaces and forums for people to normalize the conversation around sex... She is the author of SEX: the Taboo Tool of Self Love! Patriana found her passion for helping people with their sexuality after her experience in an abusive relationship with her first love. Once she got the confidence to end the relationship she was introduced to the dating world and she was confused and frustrated with the "rules of engagement" and decided to make her own rules! We will be highlighting the power of "NO", the significance of keeping sexual conversations normal with children, the importance of self love to manifest a life of true happiness and much more!