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I’m back, and I’m coming in honest.
After losing my dad last year, I stepped away from the podcast, my work, and the pressure to keep performing as a parent. In this return episode, I reflect on what three months of cocooning taught me about grief, self-preservation, and the impossible standard we hold ourselves to as parents.
If you've ever pushed through a hard season while secretly falling apart, this one's for you.
Whether you're navigating loss, a life transition, or just a really hard week, this episode is a reminder that your well-being isn't separate from your parenting. It is your parenting.
In this episode, we cover:
👉Why you can't be a great parent when you're running on empty
👉The difference between pushing through and taking care of yourself
👉What your kids are actually learning when they watch you struggle
👉How listening partnerships help parents carry the emotional weight
👉Why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish, it's the whole point
By Michelle Kenney, M. Ed4.9
349349 ratings
I’m back, and I’m coming in honest.
After losing my dad last year, I stepped away from the podcast, my work, and the pressure to keep performing as a parent. In this return episode, I reflect on what three months of cocooning taught me about grief, self-preservation, and the impossible standard we hold ourselves to as parents.
If you've ever pushed through a hard season while secretly falling apart, this one's for you.
Whether you're navigating loss, a life transition, or just a really hard week, this episode is a reminder that your well-being isn't separate from your parenting. It is your parenting.
In this episode, we cover:
👉Why you can't be a great parent when you're running on empty
👉The difference between pushing through and taking care of yourself
👉What your kids are actually learning when they watch you struggle
👉How listening partnerships help parents carry the emotional weight
👉Why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish, it's the whole point

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