The following conversation discusses a number of topics, they include: the challenges of motherhood, ethical responsibilities, how a smile can change your day, and the feeling of a become a parent.

This episode features Colleen McShea. McShea is a Penn State University Alum who, just a few years ago, had plans of entering the workforce and putting her degree to use. After learning that she was expecting just a few months after graduation, her plans quickly changed. She is now a mother to her 1-year-old son, Liam, and is passionate about sharing the joys of motherhood that modern society often overlook and the sense of purpose and fulfillment raising a family can bring to one’s life.

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Time Stamps:
00:30 Intro 
2:15 How a smile can change your day
3:30 How certain social media influencer portray motherhood 
9:00 An uber-capitalist's best friend
15:00 Ethical responsibilities 
19:00 Rise of fertility issues and starting a family 
23:00 Cultivating an environment conducive to supporting family 
26:30 Challenges of motherhood 
31:45 The feeling of a become a parent
34:00 The moments with your family 
40:00 Advice from a young mother to young women 

Music: Coma-Media (intro)
                 WinkingFoxMusic (outro)
Recorded: 6/5/23