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Listen "436: Embrace the Mom You Are—Not the One You Think You Should Be // Julie Bastedo"
Episode Synopsis
Ever catch yourself comparing your motherhood to someone else’s?
In this heartfelt episode, my friend and motherhood mentor, Julie Bastedo, shares how a simple moment of comparison while cooking dinner led her to a powerful mindset shift: you don’t have to be all the things—you just have to be yourself.
This conversation is a beautiful example of the second principle in my Self-Assured Motherhood framework: Celebrate Your Strengths. When we stop trying to be the mom we think we should be, and start honoring the mom we are, everything changes.
Tune in to hear:
💜 A surprising mindset shift that can instantly deflate mom guilt
💜 A practical trick for quieting comparison (it involves a sticky note!)
💜 Why one of the kindest things you can do for yourself is unfollow
💜 How embracing your “non-strengths” can actually increase your confidence
As you listen to this conversation, I hope you feel what I always feel when I talk to Julie: less pressure, more peace, and more acceptance of who you are.
For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.
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Announcements:
If today’s conversation resonates, I know you’ll love the Self-Assured Motherhood Framework Assessment—a free tool to help you see where you're thriving and where you may need more support in your emotional well-being.
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428: What Fashion Taught Me About Motherhood (Yes, Really!) // Julie Allen
410: Align Your Goal-Setting with Your Menstrual Cycle // April Davis of Haus of Vagina
314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean
Episode Sponsors:
Tushbaby: Visit tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code 3in30 for 20% off your first order.
Summer Survival Guide: I want to make sure you know about an amazing resource my team created. It is a summer hacks PDF, full of activity ideas for the whole family, sanity saving tips for parents, and road trip ideas. This is a curated list of ideas our team has used and found successful over the years.
Let's Connect!
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Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life
Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course
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In this heartfelt episode, my friend and motherhood mentor, Julie Bastedo, shares how a simple moment of comparison while cooking dinner led her to a powerful mindset shift: you don’t have to be all the things—you just have to be yourself.
This conversation is a beautiful example of the second principle in my Self-Assured Motherhood framework: Celebrate Your Strengths. When we stop trying to be the mom we think we should be, and start honoring the mom we are, everything changes.
Tune in to hear:
💜 A surprising mindset shift that can instantly deflate mom guilt
💜 A practical trick for quieting comparison (it involves a sticky note!)
💜 Why one of the kindest things you can do for yourself is unfollow
💜 How embracing your “non-strengths” can actually increase your confidence
As you listen to this conversation, I hope you feel what I always feel when I talk to Julie: less pressure, more peace, and more acceptance of who you are.
For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.
***
Announcements:
If today’s conversation resonates, I know you’ll love the Self-Assured Motherhood Framework Assessment—a free tool to help you see where you're thriving and where you may need more support in your emotional well-being.
Related Episodes:
428: What Fashion Taught Me About Motherhood (Yes, Really!) // Julie Allen
410: Align Your Goal-Setting with Your Menstrual Cycle // April Davis of Haus of Vagina
314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean
Episode Sponsors:
Tushbaby: Visit tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code 3in30 for 20% off your first order.
Summer Survival Guide: I want to make sure you know about an amazing resource my team created. It is a summer hacks PDF, full of activity ideas for the whole family, sanity saving tips for parents, and road trip ideas. This is a curated list of ideas our team has used and found successful over the years.
Let's Connect!
Join me on Instagram!
Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life
Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course
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