Happy Fall !!

- Learn the basics of cycle syncing

- How it relates to the moon and the seasons

- Suggestions for what to expect, how to eat and workout during the different phases.

Women are so cool!

I RECLAIM MY POWER ON MY OWN MOTHERING JOURNEY.

We just finished up the Toxic Mom Series (Episodes 20, 21, 22) so instead of diving into a new episode today, I want to give you a moment to pause and think about that content again. Have you done anything differently? What CAN you do differently?

In this episode, I also give an introduction to my latest book that released earlier in 2022, the Motherhood Grace Guide.

I then read passage from "Summer 15" which is one of the entries that relates to the toxic mom series in the guide. You can find more about the guide and purchase it at motherhoodgrace.store.

Part 2 of 3 - Responding to Common Justifications of Toxic Mom Cultures

Tune in to hear how I respond to these justifications!

Full Blog Post: https://www.motherhoodgrace.com/post/in-defense-of-responding-to-3-common-justifications-of-toxic-mommy-cultures-part-2-of-3

Sharing 3 Steps I Took for my Awakening + 5 Action Items

Full blog post: https://www.motherhoodgrace.com/post/how-i-pulled-myself-out-of-toxic-mom-culture-action-steps-so-you-can-too-part-3-of-3

How I Broke Out of the Cycle

Action Steps

I AM NOT A VICTIM OF MOTHERHOOD.

Hello! I'm so excited to be back, I cannot believe it's been a year since I released an episode, but with good reason!

- Catch up on what I worked on the last year

- Introduction to Toxic Mommy Cultures (Part 1 of 3 series)

- Define toxic

- Many subcultures, but linking thread: I am a victim of motherhood.

- Different examples of Toxic Mommy Cultures

Full blog post: https://www.motherhoodgrace.com/post/toxic-mommy-cultures-part-1

Coming next: Part 2! In defense of: responding to 3 justifications of toxic mommy cultures

I FEEL SAFE WHEN I AM SEEN AND HEARD.

Learn what validation AND emotional invalidation is, what invalidation sounds and looks like and some key phrases for validation, aka what to say instead! This is a great episode for tangible takeaways to implement immediately.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Join me for a special episode of a breathing technique to get you into a parasympathetic, or rest and peaceful mode. Come back to this episode when you need a moment of space to feel worthy and loved and calm.

Breathing Technique in this episode:

Through the nose only...

In for 3

Hold for 3

Out for 6

Hold for 3

Affirmations:

I am safe

I am ok

I am alive

I am loved

I have value

I am needed

I am worthy

I am enough

I PAUSE TO HEAR MY INNER VOICE.

It has been an interesting week! Sick kiddo, weird "not enough" feelings, Netflix binge-watches... but something good came out of it: I'm a certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner! It is official.

I share 3 big takeaways I had from the Motherhood Studies course and share the topic of an upcoming Motherhood workshop :)

Dive into an introduction to the good mother... is she natural & intuitive or culturally constructed? This is a discussion I want to have! I present my thoughts and a bit of my case, but this topic definitely deserves it's own episode.

I HAVE PERMISSION TO EVOLVE.

Today's episode starts with a community chat aka "what you said" about episode 14 and changing your mind. 

Book Referenced: "Think Again" by Adam Grant

Then I share my thought process around my new IG handle: @motherhoodgrace. Hope you will follow along there. It's also a great way to participate in community chats. You can also join my daily affirmation thread by texting "podcast" to 412-775-3511.

If you are enjoying the show, don't forget to leave a review. It is so helpful to others when they are trying to decide if they should listen to a new podcast.

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