This episode is inspired by a listener’s question on whether to have another child. We delve into her blocks, and open up the conversation on our old stories, balancing our perceptions and the potential relationship toll.

In this episode we discuss:
- Knowing the stories you bring to this decision
- Digging deeper into ‘what’s wrong’ with your childhood
- Understanding how the brain works during stress, and that you’ll regress to the stories you come with
- Setting yourself and your partner up for success through these tricky times
- Being with the terror, feeling it all, and letting your desire be spoken
- Choosing your inspired suffering and where you rise
- Balancing being seen as ‘better’
- Recognising when we have a fantasy driving our actions
- Expanding our mind and our world by seeing where the opposite is equally true
- If he’s not on board, where is that a reflection of where you’re also wobbly?
- Resourcing yourself to upskill what you need to expand your life in more fulfilling ways, as you expand your family
- Holding the paradox of your needs and your partner’s, especially when they’re different
- How our fears are often driven by lack of empowerment
- Empowering yourself so your fears are no longer a barrier

For more episodes that explore this topic, check out:

NTM 84: Accepting the unexpected (Julie’s surprise baby #4)
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nourishing-the-mother/id1013746031?i=1000380581657

NTM 183: Getting to a place of ‘yes’ for more children
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nourishing-the-mother/id1013746031?i=1000426436345

NTM 218: Thriving with a newborn, and beyond (reflections on the newborn stage with Bridget's baby #3)
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nourishing-the-mother/id1013746031?i=1000447858141

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/