Beyond the Mom Label: Finding Your Self at 40 (Nicole+Marie)

Marie and Nicole share their experiences as mothers, entrepreneurs, and friends of 18 years, exploring the challenges and joys of raising children while maintaining their identities outside of motherhood.• Friendship that has evolved into family over 18 years, with a "drive-by friendship" style where they drop in without formal plans• Raising children in different environments - Nicole's experience in the UK and China versus Marie's entrepreneurial journey in Canada• Childbirth complications and how medical systems often fail to support women through the "fourth trimester"• Balancing work and motherhood through remote work, flexible schedules, and supportive employers• Parenting styles from "free-range" to "tiger parenting" and finding what works for each unique child• The importance of maintaining your whole identity beyond just being a mom• Letting children discover their own strengths rather than imposing narrow definitions of success• How having children later in life trades energy for wisdom and life experienceThe article referenced in this episode is What is parenting like today compared to the past? Written by Lisa Strohschein https://futurumcareers.com/Lisa-Strohschein-Article.pdfSend us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward ! Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!