EP 30 How to Let Go of Mom Competition, with Melissa Kushnaryov

Melissa is the author of Treading Water, Holding Weights and the host of The Yoga of Motherhood podcast where she explores the ways in which yogic wisdom and philosophy can support and inspire the journey of motherhood.

She's also the co-founder of Seed & Song, a music therapy-inspired yoga curriculum for mom and baby yoga classes.

In this episode, we discuss why being a mom can be lonely, why moms turn on each other, and how to let go of judgment and embrace the mess that is motherhood.

 

Show Notes

00:49 The rawness of motherhood.

03:41 Why motherhood is such a competitive field

06:15 The importance of having grace for each other. All moms are trying to do their best.

09:21 How to be mindful of everyone's struggle (even if their life looks good on the outside)

11:50 Why self-compassion is critical, particularly if your support network is slim

14:49 Feeling isolated

17:49 Why t’s so hard for moms to accept help

20:52 Is it possible to mothers to operate a place of being in the present moment and being in peace?

25:10 Tips for keeping kids calm

27:57 Closing thoughts and further resources

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