The Motherhood Metamorphosis
They say that when a baby is born, so is a mother. But while you are there to help your baby grow into the person he or she is meant to be, who is there to help you? Many women feel lost and alone when they become mothers, wondering “who AM I now?”
Sometimes it feels like transformation from woman to mother is as radical as a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.
Did you know that inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar literally turns into goop before it rearranges itself into a butterfly? This podcast is about the goop, what soul transformation looks like as you transition from being a woman to a mom.
Your baby’s growth matters. But yours does too. You’re not alone. I’m your host, Brittany Meng.
Welcome to the Motherhood Metamorphosis.
The Motherhood Metamorphosis
Leslie Means: Patience and bravery in pursuing your dreams
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Leslie is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith and grief. She is a former news anchor, published children’s book author, weekly columnist for the Kearney Hub, and has published several short stories.
She is married to a very patient man named Kyle, and together they have three fantastic kids: Ella, Grace, and Keithan. When she’s not sharing too much personal information online or in the newspaper, you’ll find her somewhere in Nebraska spending time with family and friends.
Leslie and I dig into the amazing story of how Her View From Home came to be and the patience it took for Leslie to pursue and realize her dreams. We dig deep into stories of struggle, giving up and hanging on, finding yourself and realizing new ways of finding joy as a mom.
References:
New mom takes her own life after silent battle with postpartum depression: Why all of us must share her friend's plea
Brene brown Unlocking Us : Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding connection in the midst of struggle
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