When she is not wrangling spreadsheets or her three young kids, Lisa is a writer and coach for mothers who recognize they are a work in progress. Above all, Lisa values real conversations around motherhood, identity, and self expression. She believes community, knowing your truths, and art can keep us grounded in motherhood. In this episode, we discuss Lisa's work mothering mothers, how mothers can begin their journey of self-exploration, and more.
0:18 Introduction
1:38 Lisa explains how her work mothering mothers began.
5:01 Lisa talks about her initial experiences asking the question "Who am I?", starting her journey of stepping into an inspired life.
10:16 Lisa discusses the Western identity of motherhood, and the mindset of the martyr versus self-discovery.
12:32 Lisa talks about the importance of self-awareness to children.
16:54 Reflections on healthy trauma for children.
20:28 Lisa talks about her work coaching mothers.
27:00 Lisa discusses some of the changes she sees in mothers as they begin stepping into the world of self-exploration.
33:30 Lisa's advice on the first steps mothers can take on their journey of self-discovery.
38:51 Lisa riffs on the idea of parenting as a practice.
For more, check out Lisa's website, https://lisaforreal.com. You can also connect with her at lisa@lisaforreal.com or on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood.
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