Episode 35: "I'm exhausted!"

In this week's episode we talk about feeling exhausted as a parent, and how connected it is with the current paradigm of parenting and our lack of community and support. We explore our belief systems around asking for help, receiving support and how to parent when we don’t seem to have any energy left. [2.05] It is not a flaw to feel exhausted [4:15] Our colonised society and its impact on parenting [7.20] Loss of identity as a woman [9.45] Support from family and friends and the tribe [15.40] Our stories around taking a break and receiving support [21.35] Resentment and not getting our needs met [24.00] Our needs are our responsibility [26.15] Our imprints on self-care and boundaries [29.00] Honouring our yes and no and being authentic [33.25] Compassion for ourselves and connecting with our values [35.20] Recognising what we need and giving it to ourselves [38.10] Creating a dynamic of exchange [41.00] Compassion for ourselves and our behaviours [45.40] Keeping it simple as self-care [52.20] Our ability to receive and staying open to support [57.00] Checking your willingness [60.00] Rite of passage into wisdom This week’s invitation: 1. If you are feeling exhausted, imagine your child as a parent and you as the grandparent; what would you say to support them and encourage them if they were expressing that they were exhausted? 2. What are your stories around exhaustion and asking for support and what does it mean to have self care. What was your imprint? 3. Can you take some time to do something fun for you to lift your energy? Resources: Love Being a Mother ebook and meditations: http://www.lovebeingamother.net/ebook/   As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast  You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. 
 Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion