005: The Mental Load of Motherhood: with Kelsey Lessick

In this episode of 'Balanced as a Mother,' we welcome Kelsey Lessick, a full-time working mom and bridal consultant at The One Bridal Salon in Charlottesville to discuss the challenges of juggling motherhood, career, and self-care.

Kelsey and the host talk about the difficulties of networking events, parenting practices, and the invisible mental load mothers carry. They delve into the importance of self-care, managing work-life balance, and the dynamics of marriage and parenting.

Kelsey shares personal anecdotes about creative ways to bond with her daughter and the significance of having personal time, emphasizing that self-care is essential for being a better parent and partner.

00:00 Introduction to Balanced As a Mother

00:36 Meet Our First Guest: Kelsey Lessick

01:23 Networking Events: Awkward but Necessary

02:20 Parenting Stories: Elf on the Shelf and Fairy Doors

04:39 The Mental Load of Motherhood

05:14 Balancing Work and Family Life

06:39 Parenting with Emotional Awareness

13:30 Marriage and Parenting: A Complex Dance

21:02 The Elusive Parenting Manual

22:02 Finding Balance Through Self-Care

26:20 The Power of Self-Talk

28:53 The Comparison Trap

31:33 Reparenting Yourself

33:07 Embracing Your New Identity

35:30 The Importance of Slowing Down

38:12 Final Thoughts on Self-Care

Find us at: balancedasamotherpodcast.com

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