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Listen "14: From Overwhelmed to Grounded - Rethinking Balance in Motherhood with Elizabeth Baron"
Episode Synopsis
Does balance in motherhood really exist? Are there enough hours in the day to get everything done without feeling like we’re constantly preoccupied? And what happens when the “ball” we drop is our child? Can we shift the reflexive “one second!” away from our kids and toward everything else instead? Is that even possible?
These are just some of the questions I explored with Elizabeth Baron, a psychotherapist specializing in supporting women at every stage of motherhood—from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting. As a mom of two and the founder of With Elizabeth, a digital platform dedicated to expert-led education, interactive group sessions, and building a strong community, Elizabeth offers invaluable insights into how we can redefine balance, set boundaries, and prioritize ourselves in a way that ultimately benefits our children.
In this conversation, we reflect on the struggles of modern motherhood, the expectations we place on ourselves (often shaped by how we were raised), and the guilt that comes with not always being present for every pickup, every activity, every moment. I share my own challenge of reconciling the picture-perfect availability of my mother with the realities of my own life, and Elizabeth helps reframe what secure attachment really looks like.
Key Takeaways:
Secure attachment isn’t about being constantly present—it’s about fostering confidence in both our children and ourselves, preparing them (and us) for the inevitable transitions of life, even when they one day leave for college.
Our kids can feel secure and supported even when we’re not there, as long as they have other loving, dependable people in their lives.
Talking openly with our children about our personal challenges and growth helps bridge the disconnect caused by modern distractions (phones, work, etc.).
The small moments matter—pausing to truly be present makes a difference.
The way we were parented shapes our expectations of motherhood—sometimes it stands in our way, but it can also be something we grow from and redefine for ourselves.
Guilt isn’t productive unless we recognize it as a sign of deeper patterns, like people-pleasing, that we need to address.
Creating boundaries, routines, and structures for ourselves as mothers takes time, and Elizabeth is a powerful resource for those looking to navigate that journey. I hope you find as much value in this conversation as I did.
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These are just some of the questions I explored with Elizabeth Baron, a psychotherapist specializing in supporting women at every stage of motherhood—from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting. As a mom of two and the founder of With Elizabeth, a digital platform dedicated to expert-led education, interactive group sessions, and building a strong community, Elizabeth offers invaluable insights into how we can redefine balance, set boundaries, and prioritize ourselves in a way that ultimately benefits our children.
In this conversation, we reflect on the struggles of modern motherhood, the expectations we place on ourselves (often shaped by how we were raised), and the guilt that comes with not always being present for every pickup, every activity, every moment. I share my own challenge of reconciling the picture-perfect availability of my mother with the realities of my own life, and Elizabeth helps reframe what secure attachment really looks like.
Key Takeaways:
Secure attachment isn’t about being constantly present—it’s about fostering confidence in both our children and ourselves, preparing them (and us) for the inevitable transitions of life, even when they one day leave for college.
Our kids can feel secure and supported even when we’re not there, as long as they have other loving, dependable people in their lives.
Talking openly with our children about our personal challenges and growth helps bridge the disconnect caused by modern distractions (phones, work, etc.).
The small moments matter—pausing to truly be present makes a difference.
The way we were parented shapes our expectations of motherhood—sometimes it stands in our way, but it can also be something we grow from and redefine for ourselves.
Guilt isn’t productive unless we recognize it as a sign of deeper patterns, like people-pleasing, that we need to address.
Creating boundaries, routines, and structures for ourselves as mothers takes time, and Elizabeth is a powerful resource for those looking to navigate that journey. I hope you find as much value in this conversation as I did.
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