In this episode, we talk about:
The beautiful journey from foster care to adoption!
Juggling being a parent and running multiple businesses.
Self regulation as a parent and child is life changing.
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Show Notes:
Mother…A word used whether you gave birth to your baby or adopted them and love them as your own. Mothers are strong, brave, fierce and loving. We will do anything for our children and one does not have to be the biological mom to feel the deep connection, love and unwavering loyalty to their children. Mary I’m excited to share this episode with friend, yoga teacher, coach, writer and remarkable mama, Mary Beth. She has aspired to create a life with a slower rhythm that aligns with her and her family's needs. She shares with us the roller coaster that is her beautiful adoption story of her son and how she handles the trauma they both experienced.
01:50 Meet my friend Mary Beth!
03:00 How did Mary Beth put herself out there and go after her aspirations?
07:10 Mary Beth’s journey from fostering to adopting
13:20 The call that changed it all!
18:50 How did Mary Beth manage the uncertainty of foster care?
20:40 You don’t have to be a biological parent to feel that deep bond and protection instincts.
26:30 How does Mary Beth handle the trauma from the adoption of her son?
30:40 Parenting hurdles change from generation to generation, how does one navigate that?
34:30 An emotionally regulated parent is a safe space for a child to ask questions and learn.
40:35 What does a normal day look like for Mary Beth while juggling being a parent and running businesses?
44:00 Mama’s, Allow yourself time to process the mental load and recharge.
49:00 Teaching children to self-regulate is so important for resilience.
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