61: Letting Go of the Image of Being a Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert
Mom at 41 with Dr. Karen Osburn
English - December 15, 2014 10:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsKids & Family Health & Fitness 40smom adoption children family infertility karen mommy adoptivemom brenebrown drkarenosburn Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Are you trying to be a Perfect Mom? Is this even possible? Do you think it’s your job as a Mom to make your kids happy?
In this Episode Kelly and I discuss:
how she felt equally devastated and relieved when her son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome
the freeedom she felt when she came to a point of acceptance of who she was a Mom and gave up the image of being a ‘perfect’ Mom
that there no such thing as balance, and it’s really more about harmony with being a Mom
how she feels it’s important to let her kids’ process the times they feel unhappy, and hold them in that space
why she feels deep compassion for other Moms and how she conveys that to them
Love of the Week: iTunes Review
“While I am not a Parent, I loved the professional, credible and engaging style of Karen’s show. I really appreciated her show on following your heart. It was inspiring and helpful.” -Shawn Manaher
Thanks so much, Shawn!
Kelly’s Favourite Quotes
“There was not way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”-Jill Churchill
Kick Ass Tweetables
Why you have to take time to care for yourself as a #Mom on the #Momat41 Podcast.
Let go of Perfect and Accept Who you are as a #Mom on the #Momat41 Podcast.
Top Core Values for Kelly
1. Transparency
2. Gratitude
3. Love
Top Core Values Kelly Wants For Her Boys
1. Love each other and themselves
2. Forgiveness
3. The Golden Rule: Treat people the way you want people to treat you.
Parenting Advice
You have to take care of yourself.
Resources
Brene Brown TED talk on Vulnerability
I Miss the Village (Huff Post article)
The Gifts of Impefection:Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are By Brene Brown
Daring Greatly:How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead By Brene Brown
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Related Mom at 41 Episodes
Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear
Episode 25: The Problem With Mom Shaming
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