What does it look like to be a parent on vacation? How much are you responsible for other people's fun - or your own? Marie and Lee Lee share their vacation plans and their intentional parenting insights on family "fun time"

How do you make creative space as a parent, especially when that creative space requires some time alone in your own head?

Though this episode is short & sweet, Lee Lee and Marie grapple with some very thought-provoking questions, including:

- Is mother vs. artist a "False Dichotomy"?

- In modern society, we often "choose" to become parents--does that mean we can't feel resentful?

- Do the early years of parenting sap our creative energy...or does the messiness of motherhood actually drive us to be more creative?

What does it mean to as we are constantly “becoming” mom? How can we use systems not just for survival but also for thriving as a mom? (And also, some of Marie's thoughts on why so many of us are in survival mode)

In this epsiode we were THRILLED to chat with Mommastrong Founder Courtney Wyckoff. We have a real conversation about what it means to make motherhood visible, and building communities of moms in our overly individualistic society.

“I want to be in a position where the difficulty of motherhood is normal and expected and is also supported” - Courtney Wyckoff

Are we supposed to control who our children turn out to be? What demands do others put on us . . . and do we put on ourselves? An honest discussion about a parenting talk, a shame spiral, and a few lightbulb moments.

“If I’m really honest with myself, I have to say I’d have more alignment with my partner and be a more intentional parent if I put less intentional energy into my work. But I’m not willing to make that trade off right now.”

In this episode we talk to creator of the "Mom's Hierarchy of Needs" Leslie Forde about priority setting, intentional living, and finding peace even with a diaster of a dining table.

What does intentional parenting really mean, and what does it look like in real like? Lee Lee share her hard-won insights from personal experaince.

Core Self +Motherhood by Mama Now Podcast