• Ten Lessons I Learnt During My First Ten Years Of Motherhood

  • Mar 21 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
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Ten Lessons I Learnt During My First Ten Years Of Motherhood

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  • This week’s episode is all about motherhood. Following her son’s recent birthday, Kelsey reflects on the ten key lessons she has learnt time and time again following her first ten years of motherhood, touching on everything from mom guilt to mom comparison, prioritising yourself and finding time to be present amongst the chaos. Kelsey also shares a heartfelt poem she originally started writing when her son turned four.

    0:30 - Life update from Kelsey
    2:30 - Episode introduction
    2:50 - Motherhood poem
    6:35 - Prioritize postpartum mental health
    9:25 - Self care is not selfish
    11:10 - Be where your feet are
    14:57 - You know your child best
    19:33 - Never be the first one to let go of a hug
    21:47 - Say yes as much as possible
    27:03 - Going outside is always a good idea
    28:35 - Messing up does not make you a bad mom
    31:19 - Mom-parission will drive you mad & your experience is valid
    34:46 - A lasting memory always begins with being present, there is magic in the mundane
    38:40 - Having gratitude for all the lessons learnt
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