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May 12, 2025 52 mins

Ever wondered why motherhood does't come with a map?  Are you caught up with searching for the solutions like, "How to potty train my toddler", "How to connect with my defiant teenager" and "Why won't my adult kid move out of my basement"?  

 Today you'll learn: 

  • How to make motherhood feel easier 
  • The 4 stages of motherhood, and which one you’re in 
  • Ways to grow your capacity even as a busy mom
  • How to define how you actually want motherhood to look and feel

Learn How to Work With Mary Here!

Motherhood is meant to have a map and that's exactly what Mary M. Sanker is teaching us today—The Motherhood Map. Mary Sanker is a licensed therapist and holistic mom coach who specializes in the 4 Stages of Motherhood and how to create more balance and ease in your busy #momlife. 

Keywords
motherhood, stages of motherhood, parenting, mental health, motherhood map, emotional development, self-discovery, motherhood challenges, motherhood phases, parenting advice, parenting, truth, risks, motherhood, capacity, safe home, balance, discovery stage, demonstration phase, emotional health

Chapters
00:00 The Reality of Motherhood
02:57 Understanding the Phases of Motherhood
05:59 The Devotional Stage: A Deep Dive
09:04 Transitioning Through Stages
12:12 The Discovery Stage: Finding Balance
14:58 The Disclosure Stage: Navigating Teen Years
25:12 No Punishment for Truth
27:34 Cultivating Appropriate Risks
29:15 The Demonstration Phase of Parenting
32:03 Navigating the Discovery Stage
36:24 Finding Balance in Parenting
40:01 Creating a Safe Home Atmosphere
43:04 Cultivating Capacity as Mothers
46:48 Connecting with Mary Sanker


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