Kelly Mahoney is a yoga teacher, writer, and the founder of The Femme Dimension, a collection of embodiment experiences for women. Previously, Kelly worked in a high-level corporate sales position in New York City until decided to leave her job and pursue a deeper connection with her soul. Now, she teaches others how to do the same through workshops, weekly teachings, private coaching and yoga classes.
Originally from Massachusetts, Kelly lives in San Diego with her husband Willie and together they are foster parents to Baby L. On this episode of Not a Parenting Podcast, we discuss the complexity, tragedy, and raw beauty that is unique to becoming parents through foster care.
What makes San Diego such a special place to raise kids for you?
Having come from a big city like New York, San Diego feels grounding in ways I can't quite put into words. I think it's largely energetic. My partner and I really value the medicine of being outside. He surfs, I hike every week, and we ride our bikes to the cliffs or around the bay.
I love our neighborhood. Everyone on our block has small children and being able to walk to the beach or to happy hour just feels like it's a small town USA but only in the most appealing ways. Proximity to Mexico feels increasingly more important raising a child whose ancestral roots are in Mexico.
What are the greatest joys and challenges of balancing family and a career?
The greatest joys: Learning how to play again. We laugh so much. She loves a good Lizzo dance party, and she's really into Apple Bottom jeans at the moment.
The ability to play isn't something I realized I had lost until I was parenting a toddler. Seeing the way my parents are with her is so special—it's really healing for me to watch their relationship develop. Watching Willie be a dad has exploded my heart. Coming back to the basics of the practices that fill my cup.
Greatest challenges: Navigating fo
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