EPISODE · Aug 20, 2024 · 50 MIN
How to Build Thriving Communities: Championing Reciprocity and Equity with Becky Mollenkamp
from Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears · host Jennifer Walter
What if embracing community could radically transform your mental health and personal growth? Join me as I sit down with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and intersectional feminist, to unravel her inspiring journey from a childhood devoid of community to discovering its immense value after becoming a parent. Becky opens up about the often overwhelming challenges of motherhood and how finding supportive communities can alleviate self-judgment and societal pressures. Her insights shine a light on the pivotal role of community in nurturing our well-being and fostering meaningful connections.Why tune inCommunity vs. Capitalism: Comparing nurturing communities to extractive, individualistic systems.Mutual Support and Equity: Balancing contributions to meet everyone’s needs over time.Consent and Contributions: Importance in business and personal relationships, challenging societal perfectionism.Inclusive Communities: The emotional labour involved and the risks Becky took to create welcoming spaces.Diversity and Hustle Culture: Red flags to watch out for in communities.Giving and Receiving: Misconceptions about altruism and the importance of teaching consent early on.Don't miss this insightful episode on creating thriving communities! Subscribe, rate, and review the Scenic Route on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform. Connect with Becky MollenkampWebsiteInstagramJoin her substackListen to her podcast, Feminist FoundersSend me a DMSupport the show_____________________________________________________________________🔮 DAILY DOSE OF WOO The free Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck is your online invitation to trust your inner voice again. What does your card say? 👉 Pull your daily affirmationCrave something Soft?Sign up for Soft — one gentle email each month to help you ground before everything speeds up again, complete with the meme de jour and a roundup of my favourite things.⭐ LOVE THE SHOW?If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review. It helps other midlife women find their way to the Scenic Route podcast.
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What if embracing community could radically transform your mental health and personal growth? Join me as I sit down with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and intersectional feminist, to unravel her inspiring journey from a childhood devoid of community to discovering its immense value after becoming a parent. Becky opens up about the often overwhelming challenges of motherhood and how finding supportive communities can alleviate self-judgment and societal pressures. Her insigh...
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