Same Shit, Different Mom

How does the mental load of invisible tasks we take on as moms affect our mental health? How can we begin to address this issue in our relationships? Carly shares an example of how the mental load has played out in her own family and how she plans on moving forward to make invisible labor visible.

Resources mentioned:

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Sofia Aguirre, a mom, teacher, and Mexican immigrant who is breaking generational cycles and creating a safe space for her loved ones and students. 

After becoming a mom and beginning her teaching career, Sofia recognized the negative patterns and behaviors that existed within her family. Through self-reflection, therapy, and a deep commitment to her growth, Sofia was able to create a loving and secure environment for herself and her daughter.

She is passionate about creating a safe space where students can feel heard, supported, and empowered.  Sofia's commitment to creating a nurturing environment serves as a powerful reminder that we have the power to shape our destinies and break free from the limitations of the past.

 Sofia's story is a testament to the transformative power of self-awareness, compassion, and resilience. Tune in and discover the strength within you to create positive change and be the parent your kids need you to be. 

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In this episode, you'll hear about the different parenting styles, how conscious parenting is different from the traditional parenting styles, and how I've adopted conscious parenting in my family.

The four main parenting styles (2:00)

Attachment parenting vs. gentle parenting (3:43)

Gentle parenting vs. conscious parenting (8:50)

Why scripts don't always work (11:22)

How conscious parenting is most sustainable (16:44)

One example of how I use conscious parenting (20:63)


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"You don't really reflect on the parenting you received until you're in the role of having to parent somebody else." This week we get to hear from  Sheena Jeffers, a mom whose reparenting journey has made space for her to find what matters most to her and her family. We'll discuss the challenges and beauty of breaking generational cycles and trusting your intuition as a mom.

Episode Highlights

- Asking yourself how you want to feel when starting a family (3:03)

- How having a midwife changed everything (8:03)

- The grief of not getting what we need from our mother (15:11)

 - A different way of looking at newborn life & sleep training (16:54)

- Letting go of controversy in parenting decisions (33:00)

- Reparenting yourself (37:54)

- The beauty of letting your child be who they are (41:10)

Sheena is a mother, author, certified life coach, yoga teacher, and professional dance educator. For two years, she traveled throughout North and South America via sailboat learning about families, women, and healing. She lives in Richmond, VA.

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In this episode, I give you a little preview of who I am and what to expect from this podcast. 

We talk about:

My background and experience in motherhood so far (2:21)

The challenges of motherhood when you have anxiety, are neurodivergent, or are a highly sensitive person (5:06)

The desire to find the right way to parent (7:10)

Two main perspective shifts that will make mom life easier (13:52)

My "aha" moment and how it changed everything (16:45)

What's to come on the podcast (21:11)

I'm so happy you're here!

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