Mothering Love and Success (S4 | E161)

Mothering Love and Success – Part One with Tami Nora, Leslie Russell and Tessa (Season 4 | Episode 161) [Tessa]  MOTHERHOOD! Today we highlight the importance of deep listening in parenting. The conversation includes guests Leslie Russell and Tami Nora, discussing their experiences with motherhood and the challenges and surprises they have encountered. EPISODE TIME-CODE 5:13 Rethinking Success: Patriarchal vs. Feminine Perspectives 8:29 Struggles of Single Motherhood 11:08 Surprises and Challenges in Mothering 27:36 Embracing Differences and Love for All 29:23 Finding Light in Times of Turmoil 36:51 Transmuting Masculine Energy into Compassion The discussion delves into the definition of success in motherhood, emphasizing the need to move away from traditional patriarchal views and embrace a more circular and nurturing approach. All three of us reflected on the societal expectations of success and the importance of redefining it within the context of mothering and nurturing the world. I loved how our conversation shifted to some pretty complex emotions involved in motherhood, such as the need for attachment balanced with the importance of allowing children to grow independently. Thank you Tami and Leslie for sharing personal stories of challenges faced in motherhood, including dealing with children’s struggles and maintaining unconditional love and support. Our conversation touches on the role of the feminine energy in nurturing and transcending divisive and hateful energies in the world. Tami and Leslie emphasize the need for re-education and understanding to support a more compassionate and inclusive approach to parenting and societal interactions. MOTHERING LOVE AND SUCCESS My discussion with these two powerful women concluded with a reflection on the transformative nature of motherhood and the responsibility mothers carry in shaping the future. This is Part One of Two Parts… see you on the next episode. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness, relationship fluidity in the empty nest, and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature.  If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body Movement New circles of friends Deep love relationships