

High Achiever to Anxious Mom - Leonie Akhidenor [513]
Oct 29, 2024
Leonie Akhidenor, a parenting guru and certified relationship coach, shares her journey from high-achiever to anxious mother. She highlights how childhood experiences shape mental health and parenting dynamics. Leonie discusses the pressures of immigrant upbringing and challenges in managing nearly perfect expectations. The conversation touches on postnatal anxiety, urging open communication in relationships. Embracing imperfection and mindfulness in parenting is emphasized, encouraging parents to prioritize self-care and foster joyful family connections.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Migrant Upbringing and the Pursuit of Stability
02:43 • 3min
Siblings and Parenting Dynamics
05:32 • 11min
Navigating Parenting Challenges During COVID-19
16:19 • 4min
Navigating Parenthood and Mental Health
20:02 • 17min
Embracing Motherhood's Journey
37:21 • 5min
Navigating Parenting in a Diverse World
41:58 • 12min
Transforming Parenting Through Mindfulness
54:07 • 2min