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The New Parent Journey: Essential Tools for Achieving Balance, Connection & Wellbeing


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with Erica Diamond

Those early days of parenthood can feel like survival mode—your routines are gone, your identity feels blurry, and the overwhelm is constant. Between sleepless nights, mental overload, and trying to “do it all,” it’s easy to lose yourself.

In this episode, Dr. Cindy Hovington is joined by Erica Diamond—certified life & career coach and creator of the List Your Goals Journal—to explore how small, but meaningful shifts in your day-to-day life can help you feel less reactive, more grounded, more present, and more connected to yourself and your child as a parent.

They talk about the mindset traps many new parents fall into, why setting boundaries matters more than ever, and how simple, everyday tools can help you create a more balanced and connected environment—for you and your child. 

This isn’t about a total life overhaul—it’s about small, daily, actionable steps that lead to significant shifts overtime.


🔑 What You’ll Hear:

  • Erica’s 4-step approach to transformation for new parents
  • Common mindset traps in early parenthood—and how to shift them
  • Tips to start reclaiming your time (even when it feels like you have none)
  • Small daily practices (10 - 15 minutes) that help you feel more grounded and support your mental health.
  • The emotional weight of saying “yes” too often—and how to say “no” and set boundaries.
  • Why social connection isn’t a “nicety”—it’s a necessity
  • The importance of prioritizing self-compassion in early parenting


📚 Mentioned in This Episode:

📖 The List Your Goals Journal

→ 100 list-making prompts specifically crafted to help you reach your goals.


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