Making Mama Magic Ava Gao

Can mothers really do it all and have it all? In this episode of Making Mama Magic, Yasmin Begum - founder of the support group Away from Mum Guilt, chats with me on the stresses that mothers experiences in meeting the standards that we set for ourselves and assumed by others - which often becomes guilt.

We talked about:
* Our relationship with guilt - why it happens to us, what did it help or did not help us in motherhood & parenting, our lessons from experiencing guilt
* Why we believe that having the "supermom" mentality is a dangerous one
* One thing that we want to tell mothers about dealing with mom guilt

Connect with Yasmin at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/away_from_mum_guilt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awayfrommumguilt

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I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @_thecuriousmama or write to me at hello@thecuriousmama.co

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

In this Making Mama Magic podcast episode, I speak with Kristy Thomas, an early childhood educator based in Edmonton, Canada and a RIE (Resource for Infant Educarers) Associate™. She's passionate about bringing parents & educators together who are interested in offering respectful care for children without the pressure for "perfect".

I started my empowered parenting journey by learning about the power of presence and connection through the founder of RIE - Magda Gerber's work on EduCaring, so it was really lovely chatting with Kristy on these topics that are close to our hearts, such as:
- How can respectful parenting help in building self confidence and trust in our children?
- What are some simple ways to start parenting with respect with our child amidst the busyness of life, work and parenting?
- How has connection impacted the way we parent and how our children engages us? (+ Kristy shares her journey parenting her two daughters throughout childhood and now teenage years)
- Is respectful parenting = permissive parenting? How can parents discipline effectively while parenting with respect?

Connect with Kristy at:
Instagram: @inspiredbyinfants
Website: https://inspiredbyinfants.ca/

Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt and embracing your version of motherhood & parenting: https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS

I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @_thecuriousmama or write to me at hello@thecuriousmama.co

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

In this episode of Making Mama Magic, I have the honour to speak with Dr Aparna Sundar, KonMari® Home Organising & Montessori Parenting Coach from Global Mindful Journey.

We had fun chatting about:
- What exactly is "spark joy" in KonMari? How is it relevant to mothers - in our lives & parenting?
- Simplicity vs Intentionality - What's the difference, and how can they help us to do and own less while living with purpose & abundance?
- Our own journeys in sustainability & conscious living - and our takeaways (so far!) on this journey
- Dr Aparna's top tip in getting children to comply in tidying - instead of nagging or forcing.

Connect with Dr Aparna at:
Instagram: @globalmindfuljourney
Facebook: Mindful Organised Families With Aparna Chari Sundar
Website: https://www.globalmindfuljourney.com/

Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS

I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @_thecuriousmama or write to me at hello@thecuriousmama.co

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

In this episode, I talk about The Magic of Being With. I shared a little bit about the importance of curiosity in my life, and also:
- What exactly is "being with"- a concept from Circle of Security Parenting that I'm certified in
- Why does it matter in parenting & our relationship with our children
- My top tip on using "being with" when we notice our children are "misbehaving/acting out".

This episode was part of the interview under the Reclaiming the Joy in Motherhood Summit that I was part of.

Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS

I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at hello@thecuriousmomma.com

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

In this episode, I have the honour to have Kyira Wackett, Founder of Adversity Rising and a licensed mental health therapist based in USA to chat with me about the topic of shame in motherhood. We talked about:
- What exactly is shame and how it shows up when mothering
- Why does shame happen to mothers and how does it impact the way we parent?
- Exploring the relationship between shame and authenticity - is it cultural specific or a common shared lived experience that we struggle with both of them?
- How does the magic of curiosity helps in navigating difficult feelings about shame as a mother?

Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load

Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload

Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS

I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at hello@thecuriousmomma.com

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

In this solo episode, I talk about Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness, which includes:
- Top reasons why women struggle with their identities & being productive when they become mothers
- My top tips on how to navigate the challenge of feeling "not enough" and changing identities in the season of motherhood

Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load

Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload

Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS

I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at hello@thecuriousmomma.com

Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨