As the kids get older I find myself watching moms with babies and toddlers and remember what a hot mess it felt like.

I can look back on those early years with all of their demands on my time, my body, my energy and notice how I really fought it and how I probably made it harder than it needed to be. 

Hindsight is easier from the plateau than it is in the thick of the valley. 

I can see a lot of mindset shifts that would have helped me to show up better. 

I want to share them with you if you are a mama with small ones around and feel like you need a refresher for your heart and soul. 

 

Because our mindsets matter. The story we tell ourselves about our life, about motherhood, about our kids, that all matters.

It matters because we SHOW UP from this story. 

If this story makes us feel helpless, that is how we show up. If this story makes us feel frustrated, that is how we show up. 

I want to help you become aware of the stories you might be telling yourself here and offer you some new ways to look at things.

THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO

Emotional struggles and mindset shifts that we talk about in this episode:

* It's ok to feel my tough feelings
* It's ok to mourn my old life
* Motherhood is hard, but I don't have to make it harder
*  I can trust myself in motherhood (and move away from rules and perfectionism)
* I am the mom meant for my kids
* Have a plan and plan to change 

THE FULL TRANSCRIPTION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE 

 
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My c-section and the feelings I was ashamed to admit

My VBAC Story

The baby who always cried

God's grace through difficult parenting

Settling, in motherhood

What moms of toddlers need to hear

Be the mom you are

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