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
Mikala Albertson: Expectations, reality, and beauty in the ordinary
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Mikala Albertson is a wife and family practice doctor turned mostly stay-at-home mom to five kids ranging from 16 to five. She is passionate about the beauty of an ordinary life and writes under the name Ordinary on Purpose on social media. She will be releasing a book in March of 2022 titled Ordinary on Purpose: Surrendering Perfect and Discovering Beauty Amid the Rubble through Bethany House. Mikala hopes her writing will give permission to let go of 'should' and 'have to' and embrace who you already are...lovely and loved, imperfect and beautiful, ordinary, and so very on purpose.
When I messaged Mikala and asked her to be on the podcast, I thought it would be fun if we talked about the expectations we had before we became moms...and what reality looks like on the other side.
We both have 5 kids (4 boys and 1 girl) and found a lot in common, and while I expected some laughs, I got so much more in my conversation with Mikala. She is so thoughtful, descriptive, and wise and I hope you listen in with a cup of coffee and feel like you are joining in the best conversation about motherhood with trusted friends.
Quotable quotes:
Mikala: "I thought Motherhood was about the big moments…holidays, vacations and special family traditions, and like a designated game night. And those are all very lovely....But I’m learning that—mostly—motherhood happens in ordinary moments. And some of the most meaningful things are small and simple. "
Brittany: "The motherhood experience is so complex. We want to boil it down to, like, the one thing, or the sweet emotion, or the “enjoy it while you can!” or a platitude…but it’s just so many things. Making room for that “both/and”, I think can be a generous gift to ourselves, to say “I miss it” and “I’m grateful” and “I’m sad” and “I’m excited for the future”—all of those emotions are valid.”
Article referenced:
"Christmas is Cumulative"
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