Tracee Ellis Ross, Michelle Obama, and Dr. Becky Kennedy dive deep into parenting, rejecting societal expectations, finding enoughness, and the #1 relationship strategy. They discuss reparenting ourselves, embracing love, and Abby's journey to feeling lovable.
Parenting encompasses nurturing oneself and others, transcending biological ties.
Embracing the challenges and beauty of motherhood can lead to transformative growth.
Parenting is likened to a roller coaster ride, with ups, downs, overwhelm, and love.
Deep dives
Parenting as a Universal Concept
Parenting is portrayed as a universal concept that extends beyond raising biological children. The episode emphasizes how aspects of parenting, like nurturing self and others, impact everyone, regardless of parental status. It delves into stories of re-parenting oneself, parenting bonus children, and the collective experiences shared through the art of nurturing.
The Journey to Motherhood
The speaker reflects on her journey to motherhood, recounting a pivotal moment when faced with a positive pregnancy test while battling addiction. This experience triggers a realization that embracing motherhood meant embracing both its beauty and challenges. The story highlights the transformative power of deciding to get sober and embracing the complexities of life.
The Roller Coaster of Parenting
Parenting is likened to a roller coaster ride, with the initial years moving slowly like climbing a hill and the later years racing downward. The challenges and joys of parenting young children are candidly shared, showcasing the intense overwhelm and love experienced. The narrative underlines the importance of persistence and staying hydrated throughout the journey.
The Impact of Positive Energy
The podcast explores the significance of positive energy and love in shaping relationships and personal growth. The touching moment of legal adoption by a step-parent is recounted, highlighting the profound impact of love and acceptance within a family. The emotional depth of the event underscores the transformative power of chosen family bonds.
The Art of Repairing Relationships
The notion of repairing relationships is discussed as a profound act of love and healing. The episode delves into the differences between apologies and true repair, emphasizing the importance of revisiting moments of disconnect and rewriting narratives with love and understanding. Repairing relationships is depicted as a transformative process that reshapes memories and fosters deeper connections.
299. Parenting: How to Nurture Yourself and Others
In this episode we’re going deep into parenting. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda (along with the help of Tracee Ellis Ross, Michelle Obama and Dr. Becky Kennedy) discuss the brutiful journey of parenting, reparenting ourselves, and learning how to love and be loved.
Discover:
-Tracee Ellis Ross rejects the lie that a woman’s purpose is to be “chosen” – and what “mothering” means to her
-Michelle Obama tells us how to finally live in our own enoughness;
-How to know if you are engaging in “pendulum parenting;”
-The #1 strategy for all relationships: REPAIR, with Dr. Becky Kennedy; and