Finding Purpose in Parenthood: A Conversation with 'Warrior Mom Rising'

In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Jenn Robb, a nurse practitioner, mother of three, and author of 'Warrior Mom Rising'. They explore Jenn's journey of finding purpose through her daughter's mental health challenges, emphasizing the critical role of faith and self-care. Jenn shares her unexpected calling to write her memoir, which combines personal narrative with self-help advice for mothers. The conversation explores the significance of establishing boundaries, overcoming guilt and shame, and discovering joy in the everyday moments amidst the challenges of parenting. Jenn's insights emphasize that parental self-care is not selfish but essential, and she offers practical advice on how parents can carve out time for themselves, even amidst the chaos. The episode aims to inspire and support parents who are navigating similar challenges, reminding them that taking care of oneself is crucial to care for their children effectively. Jenn Robb is a nurse practitioner, the author of Warrior Mom Rising, and the founder of Warrior Mom Coaching. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, she combines her medical expertise with faith-based strategies to empower moms navigating their children's mental health challenges. She is passionate about helping moms transform their pain into purpose, rise above the chaos, and advocate for themselves and their children. website: warriormomcoach.net (https://warriormomcoach.net/) Amazon Book Link: https://a.co/d/itq66ZJ FB Warrior Mom Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CgB6ajaoM/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriormom_jennrobb/profilecard/?igsh=MWE3OHRtOHAzdXZqcg== 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:50 Jen's Background and Family 01:31 The Journey to Writing 'Warrior Mom Rising' 02:23 Challenges of Parenting a Child with Mental Health Issues 04:15 The Role of Faith and Surrender 11:40 Self-Care and Setting Boundaries 13:34 Overcoming Guilt and Shame 19:58 The Importance of Personal Healing 26:36 Letting Go of Perfectionism 27:29 Intentional Self-Care 28:54 The Importance of Being Present 30:25 Dealing with Parental Guilt 32:15 Supporting Your Child Through Trauma 36:38 The What-If Game 36:45 Chloe's Rock Bottom 38:36 The Road to Healing 44:53 The Joys and Challenges of Parenting 49:06 Resources for Warrior Moms Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Dookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversations Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez WeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices