101: Learning to Manage & Love Motherhood
Podcast Guest: Rachel Nielson
October 7th, 2024
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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.
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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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