Shame & The Complexities of Motherhood

A force of empathy and perseverance, Mary Kay Battaglia shares with us her insights as a mom to 3 adult children, navigating shame, mental health diagnoses and the pressure to do it all. We touched on so many important topics. Some of my favorites were: The important skill Mary Kay learned as a mom that translates to her work and daily life The power of normalization & culture in determining well-being How Mary Kay manages that constant feeling of “Am I doing enough?” and where she finds balance Navigating the helpful to helpless spectrum How she faced the “return to work” anxiety The power of a strong sense of self worth The wisdom Mary Kay’s mom gave her that has carried her through her life and helped her stay grounded  The importance of radical acceptance when it come to other people Learn More About Mary Kay: "I'm currently the Executive Director of NAMI Wisconsin. I got here accidently.... through years of being a volunteer, a mom, a loved one of several family members that lives with mental illness and a passion for change." Connect with Her: LinkedIn Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Learn how to bring Crisis Intervention Training to your local police department NAMI Free Programming (Support Groups, Classes, etc)