2 Motherhood, Identity & the Return to Work: Jo Reeves on Trusting Yourself

In the FIRST EVER full length episode of Mama's Flightpath, Jools speaks with transformational change coach Jo Reeves about the complexities of motherhood, work-life balance, and personal empowerment. Jo shares her journey of becoming a mother, the challenges of navigating her identity as a single working parent, and the importance of trusting one's intuition. The conversation emphasizes the need for support, the reality of not being able to 'have it all,' and the significance of role modeling for children. Jo also discusses her coaching approach, focusing on the whole person and the importance of self-worth and empowerment. ⚠️This episode contains the sensitive topic of miscarriage ⚠️New episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi at Mama's Flightpath⁠⁠.In this episode you will hear:🦩Coaching can help prepare for the transition into motherhood.🦩Motherhood involves layers of identity and change.🦩It's important to trust your intuition as a parent.🦩You can't have it all; something has to give.🦩Self-worth and self-esteem are separate concepts.🦩Good enough parenting is about presence, not perfection.🦩Role modeling is essential for children.🦩Finding support and connection is vital for mothers.🦩Empowerment means trusting your inner wisdom.Loved this episode? Here is how you can support:RATE - Give me 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple and SpotifyReview - Tell me what you think , your comments helps me bring you content you need, want and loveShare 👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏼 - know a with a mama who could do with some light shone onto their path? Share it with her now!Let's create a community of working mama's who can fly high and shine bright.Help the community grow 🌱I love hearing from you! Have a question, challenge or topic you want covered? submit email [email protected] 🎙️Want to join me on the show? Drop me a voice note on insta sharing your question and I'll try and answer it in an upcoming episode Lets keep connected ✨ Follow Mama's Flightpath on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠or ⁠youtube ⁠✨Join our community newsletter: ⁠sign up here ⁠ ✨Go beyond the podcast and be coached by Jools : ⁠Visit the website ⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transformational Coaching07:05 The Journey of Motherhood and Transformation13:22 Navigating the Mother Paradox18:54 Role Modeling and Empowerment24:22 Defining Empowerment for Women31:07 The Self-Esteem Gym: Exercises for Inner Dialogue37:18 Navigating the Transition Back to Work46:39 Bye