Listen "366- When Doing It All Leaves You Empty, with Leslie Forde"
Episode Synopsis
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to chat with Leslie Forde about the unrealistic expectations of modern parenthood. Leslie’s work is such a gift for those of us trying to do it all—and slowly realizing that “it all” was never sustainable in the first place. We talk about how burnout shows up, why moms in particular are feeling crushed under the weight of impossible schedules, and how to find moments of restoration that are actually doable in real life. We explore what it means to reclaim rest, joy, and self-trust—and why giving ourselves permission to stop striving for perfection isn’t indulgent, it’s necessary. Alright folks, let’s dive in.
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Instagram: @moms_heirarchy_of_needs
Website: https://momshierarchyofneeds.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/momshierarchyofneeds/
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Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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Connect with Leslie:
Instagram: @moms_heirarchy_of_needs
Website: https://momshierarchyofneeds.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/momshierarchyofneeds/
Order the book: Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs
Connect with us:
Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew
Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz
Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!
Website: seedandsew.org
Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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