Down The Well

Why Moms Miss Their Own Joy—and How to Get It Back


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Episode 19: Elle invites us to pause... to breathe... to stay for the exhale.

As the leaves turn and the holidays begin, she explores a deceptively simple yet profound concept: truly experiencing the moments we create. It's not about doing more—it's about being more present in what we're already doing.

Elle shares her journey from frantic holiday-maker to intentional memory-creator, offering a mini masterclass in emotional presence. She challenges us: Are we confusing participation with presence? Are we unconsciously fleeing from joy?

From yoga mats to dinner tables, Elle provides practical wisdom for savoring life's exhales. It's time to linger, to ask one more question, to offer our full gaze.

This isn't just about slowing down—it's about showing up fully for the life we're living.

🍂 Ready to transform your fall from frantic to fulfilling? Listen now.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Fall reflections and the nurturer's season

04:06 - The "stay for the exhale" revelation

09:44 - Embracing the matriarch's wisdom

12:17 - The surprising challenge of tolerating joy

17:22 - Practical ways to linger in life's moments


Down The Well Links:

• YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6YKPAhI1Rstsc4dT2N86w⁠
• Elle's Substack: https://substack.com/@ellerowley
• Elle's Instagram: instagram.com/ellerowley


About Down The Well:

Motherhood should be full of joy and meaning. But it often isn't. Why is that? On Down the Well, Elle Rowley talks through the mother's hero's journey, and why it's different from the one you might have learned in school or books. Unlike the traditional hero's journey, mothers have to descend into the depths of their own soul. No one comes out of motherhood the same, and with the right perspective and resources, we can make sure that transformation is for the better.

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