29. My Most Painful Motherhood Moment — and What It Taught Me

Episode Title: My Most Painful Motherhood Moment — and What It Taught Me Episode Summary:  In this heartfelt episode of Women Don’t Rush, host Maria Rush opens up about her personal journey from feeling disconnected as a mother to finding deep fulfilment through Emotional Intelligence and self-leadership. Maria shares how a painful period of disconnection with her firstborn son led her to explore conscious communication, emotional awareness, and the power of expressing needs with empathy and clarity. Discover how Circular Communication can transform relationships, reduce stress, and bring more calm, joy, and connection into your life, both personally and professionally. If you’ve ever felt like you’re thriving on the outside but struggling on the inside, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and those who matter most. Host: Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, helps smart, capable, and constantly achieving women, who despite their success feel tired, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled, through a proven framework that helps prioritise themselves, to experience more calm, joy, and fulfilment.   Key Takeaways: - The real reason so many of us feel misunderstood and emotionally drained—even when we’re “doing everything right.” - How developing Emotional Intelligence can repair relationships, deepen self-awareness, and create genuine connection. - What “Circular Communication” is and how it helps you express yourself clearly, feel truly heard, and reduce conflict.   Enjoyed this episode? Please leave me a 5-star review!  Let’s connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/womendontrushpodcast and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/mariadhrush Please visit my website for more information and free resources https://mariarush.co.uk