Lower Your Expectations for Better Mental Health w/Megan McLaren

Today's episode is a conversation with Megan McLaren about the pressure she put on herself as a new stepmom. Megan shares how putting high expectations on herself affected her mental health.Megan is the mother of twin daughters as well as the stepmom of two boys. As a mental health practitioner, Megan was not immune from placing unrealistic expectations on herself. So through her work as a coach, she helps moms learn from some of her errors. Megan also shares her experience with postpartum depression and how seeking help lead her to take better care of herself.Connect with Megan: www.meganmclarencoaching.comInstagram: @meganmclarencoachCheck out  SoloMoms! Talk blogWatch SoloMoms! Talk TV on YouTubeConnect with other Moms: RSVP for our next meet upThis podcast was recorded with Riverside.fmThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Support this podcast: Buy Me a CoffeeMentioned in this episode:Don't Parent in SilenceHello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.Speaker 1: 0:41I want to help you to make the effort to tackle unresolved trauma and change your perspective so you can live the life you deserve. I offer complimentary consultation where we can discuss how to move forward, create a plan to help you heal and empower you. You can schedule a consultation by emailing me at [email protected] or by calling + 1-917-994-1329 (WhatsApp), or schedule a consultation with the link below. I am here for you and I want to help you take the first step toward healing and empowerment. Don't let unresolved trauma hold you back any longer. Don't parent in silence. Take action today and let's work together to empower you to live the life you desire. Thank you.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit francisj.substack.com