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Join host Elsa on 'It's a Circus' as she welcomes her amazing guest, Spardha, to share their unique and engaging parenting journeys. Together, they discuss the unpredictable and often comedic aspects of parenthood, from the importance of partnership in managing family duties to the trials and triumphs of raising two boys. Spardha shares valuable insights into balancing career and motherhood in Canada, the dynamic changes in relationships post-parenthood, and finding fulfillment amid the chaos. Tune in for a heartwarming and relatable conversation filled with laughter, confessions, and some solid parenting tips.

00:00 Welcome to It's a Circus!

00:27 Introducing Sparta: A Journey of Motherhood

01:27 Motherhood Real Talk: Challenges and Joys

03:07 Pregnancy Experiences and Reflections

13:26 Navigating Mat Leave and Career

20:07 Balancing Parenting Roles and Relationships

37:13 Navigating Parenting Challenges

38:02 Evolving Parent-Child Relationships

39:48 Sibling Dynamics and Individuality

46:12 Raising Boys: Expectations and Realities

54:11 Balancing Parenthood and Personal Life

58:30 Reflecting on Parenthood

01:08:29 The Importance of Community and Support

01:14:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎪 It’s a Circus 🎙️

Step right up to the podcast that tells it like it really is—because parenting isn’t always picture-perfect, but it’s always worth the ride.

Hosted by entrepreneur and mom Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus brings you real, unfiltered conversations with parents who know what it’s like to balance the chaos of kids, careers, and everything in between. Through heartfelt interviews and personal storytelling, Elsa peels back the layers of parenting to reveal the messy, hilarious, and deeply human moments we all experience—but rarely talk about.

This isn’t a guide to having it all figured out. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to.

Tune in for laughs, confessions, and insights that will leave you feeling connected, comforted, and ready to take on the next act. Hit subscribe—because life in the circus is better when we’re in it together. 🎪✨