Alyssa Brade-The Balancing Act of Parenting and Self-Care

In this episode, Challaine and Alyssa Brade discuss the challenges of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and the impact of societal expectations on women's identities. They explore the journey of navigating parenting advice, the struggles of mental health and burnout, and the need for community support. Alyssa shares her personal experiences with burnout and the lessons learned about valuing oneself beyond societal definitions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing change, trusting one's intuition, and prioritizing self-care as a mother.

Takeaways

Mommy needed a minute before I could talk with Alyssa.
The only constant in life is change.
Advice is like a*holes. Everybody's got one.
You need a quick fix for whatever this problem is.
We are overwhelmingly over-resourced but under-resourced.
It's okay to say it's hard.
The pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing.
You have the power to change your life.
Exercise for health, not punishment.
Take time for yourself, it’s not selfish.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
03:16 Embracing Change and Seasons of Life
06:06 Instinct vs. Intuition in Parenting
09:08 Information Overload and Parenting
11:51 The Pressure of Parenting Choices
13:01 Support Systems and Resources for Parents
15:31 The Importance of Asking for Help
18:14 Mental Health Burnout in Parenting
22:48 Miraculous Recovery and Realizations
23:59 Rock Bottoms and Lessons Learned
26:11 The Pain of Change vs. Staying the Same
27:28 Expectations of Motherhood and Partnership
29:52 The Power of Choice and Change
30:50 Identity Burnout: Evolving Beyond the Past
32:16 Defining Self-Worth Beyond Profession
37:18 Body Burnout: The Impact of Societal Standards
41:43 Self-Care and Modeling for Our Children
44:13 Podcast Outro Video

Alyssa Brade
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Book: Mommy Needs A Minute

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