Bonus Parenting; The Highs and Lows with Cori Kovac

In This Episode, We Chat About: Cori's journey and decision to date her husband and become a Step Mom. How to lead with empathy and support your kids as the person they are. Remembering yourself as an individual outside of your roles as a wife, mom, business owner, etc. The power of community, for yourself and your kids. Resources + Links:   Connect with Cori on Instagram | @corikovac Check out Studio 48 MedSpa | @studio48medspa   Read Talia's Brave Fighter Story https://phoenixchildrensfoundation.org/hopes-dreams/brave-fighters/talia-in-her-own-words/ Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/   Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen Mary Frances | @msmaryfran   Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship   Show Notes: Is it obvious that we love community and mentoring the next generation of powerful women or is it obvious that we love community and mentoring the next generation of powerful women!? Today's guest is mom, owner of Studio 48 MedSpa, and bonus mama to one of the aforementioned powerful young ladies we have the privilege of mentoring. Cori Kovac is here to share her experiences, from navigating her step daughters' cancer treatments to how she approaches parenting with empathy. With all the hats she wears, Cori also shares what self care looks like for her, ways she takes care of her mental health, and how she takes time for her passion of running. Tune in for some great stories, and ways we can show up for our kids, and remember to take care of ourselves the same way we show up for the people we love the most!   02:15 Meet mom, bonus mama, and owner of Studio 48 MedSpa, Cori! 05:00 When was Talia diagnosed with cancer? 10:15 Making the big decision to date her now husband who also came with two incredible kids. 12:00 Becoming a Step Mom, and the purpose she has found in being in their lives. 15:20 How can we support our kids and the interests they have? 20:00 Ways to acknowledge your kids feelings and work through them.  25:15 Questions to ask yourself to connect and understand your kids better. 32:20 What do you do to take care of your mental health? 37:00 The power of self care and remembering who we are as an individual. 40:30 Helping your kids find the things they're passionate about and making sure they have community!