Healing During Motherhood: Lessons Learned and the Impact on Our Children with Tara Part One

"I completely lost myself. And so it was like in that losing myself, I think that's where that inauthenticity came in." Topics Discussed:  Healing during motherhood Challenges faced by mothers in personal growth while raising children Spiritual awakening and its impact on motherhood Navigating motherhood, COVID, and identity crisis Balancing personal growth and motherhood Stigma of prioritizing oneself Importance of self-care and self-love for better parenting Acceptance of others' choices in self-healing journey Impact of personal healing on relationships with children Non-linear nature of personal growth journey and the importance of consistency and grace "Your kids get to watch you heal, your kids get to watch you take all of these things and put yourself first. Your kids get to watch you do the things that light you up and to be this best version of yourself." Move the conversation forward on SM: https://www.instagram.com/monicacox.choices/ https://www.facebook.com/alisa.cox.39 Connect with Tara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thattaralife/ On this episode of Choices: Healing During Motherhood: Lessons Learned and the Impact on Our Children, Monica brings on Tara, who had kids young, to chat about the whole rollercoaster of being a mom and trying to grow as a person at the same time. Tara's story is super relatable – she talks about her spiritual awakening, dealing with the chaos of the pandemic, and trying to figure out her own identity through all this. They dive into how tough it is for moms to take some time for themselves without feeling selfish. It's pretty eye-opening how Tara stresses the importance of self-love, not just for her own sake but for being a better parent. It's kind of inspiring how her journey has also opened her oldest kid to be more into spiritual stuff and personal growth. And here's the kicker – they get into how personal growth isn't this straight line. It's more about sticking to it, even when it feels like you're not getting anywhere, and being kind to yourself along the way. Definitely a must-listen, especially if you're juggling parenting and trying to find yourself at the same time. "It's that healing. It's finding the self-love. It's like learning to be the most authentic version of yourself. It's all of that. When you do that, that's actually the best thing you can do for your kids and for yourself."  Time Stamps: How Can Mothers Navigate Personal Growth While Raising Children? In today's episode, hosted by Monica, we dive into the multifaceted world of motherhood alongside our guest, Tara. The discussion begins at 00:02:28, where Monica and Tara open up about the challenging journey of healing and personal growth during motherhood. They touch on the stark contrast between the expectations and the often overwhelming reality of being a mom, including the pressure to be a 'super mom,' a topic explored at 00:05:04. At 00:09:21, the conversation shifts to how mothers often lose a sense of their own identity as they prioritize the needs of their children. Monica and Tara delve into the challenges mothers face in balancing personal growth with parenting at 00:10:07, emphasizing the importance of self-care and healing. The stigma surrounding self-care as selfishness is addressed at 00:11:04. Here, they highlight the importance of self-love and staying true to oneself for the benefit of both the mother and her children. At 00:12:09, the discussion turns to finding balance between self-care and childcare, underscoring the necessity of inner work, therapy, and self-care practices for overall well-being. A personal story unfolds at 00:20:05, as Tara shares her daughter's decision to pursue a different career path and the importance of following what feels good in life. The impact of motherhood on personal growth is further explored at 00:20:54, where Tara reflects on how her oldest child has been influenced by her healing journey. At 00:21:51, Tara reflects on her own healing journey during motherhood and its positive impact on her children, emphasizing the value of the challenges faced. The episode continues at 00:30:30 with a discussion on the ups and downs of the healing process and the importance of practice and grace. Monica and Tara then emphasize the significance of taking even small steps towards progress at 00:31:43, regardless of the motivation. Finally, at 00:31:51, Monica wraps up the episode, inviting listeners to subscribe and leave a review, and expresses excitement for continuing the conversation in the next episode." We’re here learning and growing alongside you as we move the conversation forward together from the BS that’s crushing authentic voices and keeping many in a loop of self-destruction. We’re here to make better choices consciously and truly understand the connection to our subconscious mind. We’re seeking the questions no one is daring to ask and are here to listen to answers with an open mind & loving heart - are you willing to do the same and help move the conversation forward? Alos, anything written or said about diet and mental health are my opinions, that I have formed over the years, through trial and error, study, reading, listening and observing. What worked for me, may not work for you. I am not a doctor, therapist, nutritionist or dietician and all medical advice should be gotten from a qualified professional. Music by: Coma-Media Bounce