IT IS OK FOR ME TO CHANGE MY MIND.

Especially in today's world, it is OK to change your mind! Let's have a little discussion about changing your mind and why it happens, why we think it may be "bad," and look at it through the lens of motherhood.

I AM CALM.

I had a comment on IG from a follower saying they were struggling to relax and destress their brain… as I’m sure so many of us are struggling with! Here is a round-up of my 5 tips for coping and finding calm.

Resources:

Phone Peace Guide - Episode 4 of the Motherhood Grace Podcast

Postpartum Grace Guide

I LIVE IN ALIGNMENT.

Sharing an experience that I had a yoga recently (be ready for the woo!) + what I look back on and regret from early motherhood. Not that I like to "live with regrets," it is something that I really wish I would have considered as I was going through the newborn and early infancy phase. Enjoy!

Episode references with Dr. Chloe Bañales 

In today's episode, I'm reading a journal entry I wrote to my body at the beginning of summer 2021. It ended up being an apology letter of sorts after a decade+ of orthorexia and hating my physical body. I hope this inspires you to write one to your body as well!

JOY is a state of mind and orientation of the heart.

Find little sparks of JOY in your day to day with me by texting "joy" to 412-775-3511.

Join this uplifting adventure for the month for no money or committment. And don't forget to share it with a friend!

Text Joy to 412-775-3511.

I HAVE SUPPORT ALL AROUND ME.

In this episode:

* What YOU said: Values

* Favorite Mom Podcasts:

Get on my daily affirmation text thread - just open messaging app and text "hi" to 412-775-3511.

I'd love for you to leave a review of the show, it's the greatest support!

I RECLAIM MOTHERHOOD.

- A little life update!

- "By a mom, For a mom" tagline

- Motherhood Studies: what is it, why I signed up

- Panopticon model + motherhood

- From Douglas & Michaels: "With intensive mothering, everyone watches us, we watch ourselves, and we watch ourselves watching others. Motherhood has become a psychological police state." Something to consider this week!

If you've been enjoying the shower, don't forget to leave a review! It's greatly appreciated.

I LIVE AND PARENT BY MY VALUES.

Have you ever said "I pick my battles"?... 

But have you ever considered that we all wouldn't pick the same battles!? Especially while parenting.

According parenting experts and research, "good parents" are those that are clear and consistent in their values. So what are yours?

In this episode, I talk a little bit about values, the truth about my research and realizations getting ready for this episode, and core value examples. Plus, I'll walk through my 4 core parenting values and explain why I have them.

Discover your values via this awesome resource "The Core Values Workbook" from Academy for Coaching Parents International.

I AM PREPARED AND READY FOR POSTPARTUM.

Walk through my Postpartum Support Plan - a curated list for the soon-to-be parenthood journey.

Grab your free download at motherhoodgrace.com/supportplan

I AM DOING THE BEST I CAN EVERY DAY.

Mama, You are NOT alone.

Full show notes at motherhoodgrace.com/blog