37. The Yoga Of Parenting: Applying Ancient Teachings To Modern-Day Parenthood | w/ Sarah Ezrin, Author Of The Yoga Of Parenting

Writer, yoga educator and mother of two, Sarah Ezrin, joins Jessica on the podcast this week to discuss her book, The Yoga Of Parenting. In her book, which was released in 2023, she applies the teachings of yoga to parenting and offers practical advice for how we can stay grounded, connect with our kids and practice self-compassion throughout parenthood. 

During their conversation, they discuss how Sarah came to write this book and many of the tools she employs as a mom of two toddlers to help her stay present, nourish her nervous system and care for herself so she can show up for her kids in the way she wants.

They get real about the struggles of modern-day motherhood. In spite of the inadequacy of our systems, Sarah offers suggestions for how we can replicate aspects of “the village” to better support ourselves in the raising of our children.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why we must prioritize ourselves in order to be better parents
• Ways to nourish our nervous systems and why this matters in parenthood
• How to become more present when spending time with your children
• Why parenting is an opportunity for personal growth
• How becoming a parent expands us - both materially and spiritually
• The importance of developing an identity outside of your role as a parent

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Connect with Sarah Ezrin (Guest)

Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/ 

Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga

TikTok: @sarahezrin

YouTube: @sarahezrinyoga

Book: The Yoga Of Parenting by Sarah Ezrin

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Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host):

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me 

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com

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Resources:

• Jon Kabat-Zinn books
• Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children by Sarah Napthali 
• Hunter Clarke-Fields - Mindful Mama Movement
• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
• Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting The Story of Parenthood by Chelsea Conaboy
• Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff
• Dr. Dan Siegel books