1 hr 2 min

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

    • Self-Improvement

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

Did you find this conversation with Sarah inspiring? If so, take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram, tagging @_howimetmyself. And don’t forget to “Follow” the show on Apple or Spotify, so you never miss an episode! Thank you!



Connect with Sarah Ezrin (Guest)

Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/ 

Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga

TikTok: @sarahezrin

YouTube: @sarahezrinyoga

Book: The Yoga Of Parenting by Sarah Ezrin



Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host):

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me 

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com



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

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

Did you find this conversation with Sarah inspiring? If so, take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram, tagging @_howimetmyself. And don’t forget to “Follow” the show on Apple or Spotify, so you never miss an episode! Thank you!



Connect with Sarah Ezrin (Guest)

Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/ 

Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga

TikTok: @sarahezrin

YouTube: @sarahezrinyoga

Book: The Yoga Of Parenting by Sarah Ezrin



Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host):

Instagram: @_howimetmyself

Website: https://howimetmyself.me 

Email: howimetmyselfpod@gmail.com



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

1 hr 2 min