September 14, 2023

Thriving as an Adoptive Mom: Tools for Prioritizing Your Well-being

53 minutes

Description:

Parenting coach, Jessica Johnson, talks about navigating stress and prioritizing your well-being while raising adopted children. As a mom who went from zero to three kids overnight, when she brought home a sibling set of three, she understands the toll parenting, in the context of adoption, can take on one’s physical health. Here, she provides simple tips for nourishing the body, mind, and spirit so that you can thrive amidst the challenges of adoptive mothering.

In the Episode:

Health challenges after bringing home three sisters from Ethiopia

The stress-body connection

Tools for staying regulated when your kiddos aren’t

Creating daily rituals with adoptive children that build secure attachment

The sense of “never giving enough” as an adoptive mother and what to do about it

Food trauma and how to create a sense of security at meal time

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Resources mentioned in the show:

The Emotional Freedom Technique

Yoga Nidra

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