Summary

 In this episode, MaryAnn, Emily, and Eric explore themes of acceptance, the balance between reality and aspirations, and how acceptance can inspire change. They discuss managing personal and professional responsibilities, parenting challenges, and the pressure to always strive for success. The conversation emphasizes setting boundaries, consistent rules, and validating children’s emotions. Eric shares insights on noticing our reactions, self-compassion, and embracing subjectivity. They touch on processing emotions, seeking support, and the importance of slowing down, and MaryAnn offers reassurance on the complexities of being a working parent. The episode closes with reflections on gratitude.

Takeaways

• Acceptance does not mean approval. It is important to accept reality as it is without necessarily approving of it.
• Living in the tension between the world as it is and the world as it could be is where change and activism happen.
• Balancing personal and professional responsibilities can be challenging, and having a supportive partner and community can make a difference.
• Noticing and reflecting on our values and priorities can help us make choices that align with what truly matters to us.
• Setting boundaries and teaching responsibility are important aspects of parenting.
• Validating children's emotions and involving them in family decisions is crucial for their development.
• Noticing and being curious about our own reactions and behaviors can lead to personal growth and understanding.
• Self-compassion is essential in navigating challenges and embracing our authentic selves.
• Being a working mom is challenging, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed and disappointed at times.
• Slowing down and processing emotions can help us find the reality underneath our stories and beliefs.
• Expressing gratitude and acknowledging the support of loved ones can be empowering and healing.

Sound Bites

• "Acceptance is not approval."
• "Change happens in the gap between the world as it is and the world as it could be."
• "Living in the tension between the world as it is and the world as it could be is uncomfortable but necessary for making a difference."
• "We all contribute to the family and we're trying to institute that."
• "Everybody's experience is different, there's not one right way to do it."
• "Noticing gives us the ability to start looking at patterns."
• "You can take care of yourself and validate your own feelings."
• "Validate your own feelings. This is how I feel. This is what it feels like to be a mom with a busy job with two demanding kids."

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