This week I talk about the importance of taking back control over parts of you life you might have lost while living in the trenches of motherhood. For me it was having control over my birthday and allowing myself to live in that special moment without guilt! 
I also talk about what "The Growth Decade" is and how we can choose to envision our lives in decades so that we don't obsess over a mid-life crises. We are just getting started in this life and although birthdays can be daunting, I'm choosing to reclaim them as a time for celebration! 
Also I'm joined my a very special (little) guest! 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

In today's episode I explore the term "homemaker" and how it affected the way I see my role as a mom. I have been living with this concept for about a year now and I've become fond of how it gave me clarity about my role within the home and outside of the home. Join me as I talk about how it's helped me combat my anxiety about my identity and how I hope to use it during this season of life. 
Thank you for being here! 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

OUR FIRST GUEST! 
Welcome Cindya to the podcast, she is a mom of 3, a farm entrepreneur, a teacher, and a personal motivator. On this episode we talk about our traumatic birth stories, compare our experiences and share what was so hard about our recoveries. She shares what she wishes she had known about birth, and we get to support each other during this chat, which is what we all need more of! 
Please give her a follow on her socials! You can find the links below. 
If you think you have a story you want to share, please reach out so we can make it happen! 

Cindya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labinehodgins/
Cindya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindyalabinehodgins 

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WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

From societal pressures to bounce back to the millennial paradox that was growing up when "skinny chic" was trendy, being a mom and having an actual positive outlook on your body feels impossible. I struggled with my weight and body image my whole life, so now that I'm a mom, I'm trying to focus on how strong my body is rather than what the world (and my inner voice) thinks I should look like to be accepted and worthy of love! 

If you're feeling alone, please reach out to me on my socials, I am always here to listen! 

Go follow these amazing women who inspire me every day! 
Kristen Cook: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.cook.kac/ 
Alicia Mccarvell: https://www.instagram.com/aliciamccarvell/ 
Sarah Landry:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirdspapaya/
Cindya: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindyalabinehodgins

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

In this episode I talk about my personal journey to re-parenting the little parts of me that needed better support when I was growing up. We are a sum of our parts, and I never felt like I was worthy of love. Now those parts that went un-loved get triggered when I'm parenting my children. The thing is, I've come a long way already to healing the wounds left by generational curses but I know the journey isn't over yet!

If you're feeling alone in your healing journey, reach out over on Instagram or FAcebook, I'm always here to listen. 

Links to Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: 
https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/ 
https://www.drtracyd.com/podcast/ 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

They say the first 3 years are the hardest on a relationship once kids enter the scene, I can attest to that! So many things are happening to both partners during an intense time that it can be really hard to find the connection you once had before kids. These changes don't have to be permanent, as long as you're willing to communicate your needs and do the small things to show you still love each other. 

For Fair Play Life: https://www.instagram.com/fairplaylife/ 
For The Mom Room: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mom-room/id1521655911 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

Who am I? This week I get anxious and emotional talking about where we find our identities, how we define ourselves and how that affects our mental health. As a pre-cursor to a future episode where I'll talk about identity in motherhood and how many moms lose themselves to becoming moms. 
There are so many ways we can identify, and many more ways that others perceive us it can be hard to figure out where we fit in. The unknown can be the hardest part, especially for me as my adoption really compounded the fears I have about my identity. 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

From temper tantrums to potty training to a 3 hour night routine I feel like my toddler is putting me through the ringer! But I've also learned that the "terrible twos" are a social scare tactic to make us suppress and ignore just how beautiful of a learning time these years can be! 

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2022 was a whirlwind for me, I had a baby, struggled in every aspect of my life, started a podcast and came out the other end a better person. In this episode I look back at the year I had and make intentions for the coming season especially around my mental health and how I want to live the next chapter of my life. No counting or goal to reach here, just a mom trying to find some peace and acceptance for the future, while holding onto hope that things will only get better from here!
What are some of your intentions for the coming year? Let me know on Instagram!

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!

This week I'm working on not feeling so guilty for the choices I make regarding my family and the holidays! I'm also complaining about the expectation to be a super mom, especially around the holidays, the guilt we feel when we can't reach those expectations, and how to make the most of this time with our families. 
Don't feel ashamed if you can't (and won't) do it all, we aren't supposed to, no matter what anyone tells you! 
Have a very Happy Holiday Season!

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Till next time, Julie!

WHERE TO FIND ME!

Blog: https://juliebrisebois.home.blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this.hive/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Hive-Howls-Podcast/100086361986425/

Buzz sprout website for reviews: https://thishivehowls.buzzsprout.com/

Music provided by: MarkJuly from Pixabay!