101: Learning to Manage & Love Motherhood 

Podcast Guest: Rachel Nielson

October 7th, 2024

101: Rachel Nielson

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In this Episode

In this episode of Stronger Marriage Connection, Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale sit down with Rachel Nielson, host of the podcast Three in 30 Takeaways for Moms. Rachel opens up about her personal journey through motherhood, from the struggles of balancing expectations to finding joy in her role. She shares insights from therapy, practical strategies for decluttering your mental and emotional space, and ways to set healthy boundaries. Rachel also discusses how couples can support one another in parenting and offers actionable steps to bring more joy into motherhood and family life.  

"The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission."

Time Markers

00:04 - Introduction and Rachel’s story 

01:27 - Rachel’s struggles with motherhood 

05:10 - Expectations and outside influences 

07:46 - Importance of therapy for mothers 

10:22 - Decluttering motherhood: Step 1 

12:21 - Editing expectations: Step 2 

14:48 - Making room for joy: Step 3 

17:34 - Managing the “fuss” of food 

20:22 - Setting boundaries with love 

22:25 - Supporting each other in parenting 

24:24 - Balancing different parenting styles 

27:18 - Prioritizing couple relationships 

30:46 - The key to a stronger marriage connection 

32:02 - Takeaway of the day: Examine your thoughts 

Insights

Rachel’s 

The key for me has been the realization that I can examine my thoughts and choose thoughts that are more helpful and uplifting and empowering and make me feel like the best version of myself.  

Liz’s  

I love that first step of cleaning out, decluttering the motherhood closet. I'm not a mother, but I certainly have a clutter closet in my mind, the brain dump and listing all the should. 

Dave's 

There are many ways to be a good mom. 

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