June, 2024 - Working Mom Hour

Motherhood is a demanding journey, especially when paired with a career. Today, we dive deep with Dr. Tamara Soles, a seasoned child psychologist and parenting coach, who shares insights on how to keep up with the “swirl” of working motherhood. We'll explore practical strategies to navigate this complex balance, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and realistic scheduling.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

– How to manage the constant juggle of parenting and professional responsibilities.
– Strategies to identify and prioritize activities that truly add value to your family life.
– The significance of 'do nothing' time for both parents and children, fostering better mental health and family connections.

Timestamps:

– 0:00:00 – Introduction
– 0:05:00 – The parenting whirlwind and why we get swept up in it.
– 0:09:55 – Shifting away from what parenting “needs” to look like and exploring what time and space can do for a family.
– 0:13:57 – How parents can be the greatest agents of change.
– 0:19:37 – Sensory activities and sensitivities.
– 0:25:00 – The value of “do nothing” time.
– 0:31:27 – Traditional schooling and exploring other options.
– 0:39:58 – Self-care, acknowledging our own needs, and modeling boundaries.
– 0:49:04 – The importance of self-compassion in parenting.

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Motherhood is a nurturing, compassionate, and emotional occupation – yet our systems aren’t set up to support women during this transformative time.

Today, we engage in a candid conversation with Christine Michel Carter, marketing expert, and leading advocate for maternal mental health and gender equity, who Katie Couric has called the “the mom of mom influencers.” Together, we open a critical dialogue on navigating injustice, racial discrimination, and how to push for true, tangible change.

Once you’ve listened, we have a feeling you’ll need to add her best-selling books to your reading list, including Can Mommy Go To Work? and MOM AF. And, she’s a senior contributor for Forbes, where she tackles the complexities mothers face today, and offers accessible solutions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

– How to embrace accomplishments, challenge societal norms, and advocate for yourself.
– Strategies for navigating conversations about race, identity, and injustice.
– The importance of community building and solidarity among working mothers.

5:37 – Personal experiences of discrimination in healthcare
7:02 – Details about Mom Congress and its advocacy work
10:44 – Decline of maternity leave benefits in companies
17:11 – Content creation during the pandemic
25:37 – Encouragement to own achievements and take up space
28:45 – Navigating personal growth and self-promotion, recognition and validation
32:16 – Balancing pride with ego and managing others' perceptions
39:51 – Societal influence on behavior
45:01 – Journey of self-awareness and growth

Connect With Christine:

Website: christinemichelcarter.com
Instagram: @cmichelcarter
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Linkedin: Christine Michel Carter

Learn more about Mom Congress: Mom Congress