Balancing Acts - A Conversation on Motherhood, Boundaries and Self-Care

Episode 8 Overview

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Episode Overview

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Caitlin, an academic and mother, as she shares her journey of navigating multiple roles while discovering what it means to truly care for oneself. This episode explores the delicate balance of parenting, career, and personal wellbeing, offering honest insights into the challenges and revelations that come with learning to honor our own needs.

This Episode Explores:

- How we navigate wearing multiple "hats" in life and the internal power struggles this can create

- The evolving nature of self-care needs and the importance of flexibility

- Finding authentic ways to practice mindful awareness in daily life

- Challenging perfectionism and learning to embrace imperfection

- The relationship between time, boundaries and self-compassion

- Empowering ourselves and others through conscious choices

Quotable Moments

"Sometimes we have to learn to be okay with not being okay... when we're able to stop all of the expectations around us and really tune into what we need right now, we can journey through picking up on things we may have neglected." - Caitlin

"It's not about dampening or repressing any of those feelings. It's about sitting with them... especially in those moments where we need to heal and recover." - Caitlin

Key Insights:

- Self-care looks different for everyone and can change day to day - it's about tuning into what you need in the moment

- The importance of conscious flexibility in establishing healthy habits

- How mindful awareness can emerge spontaneously when we create space for it

- The value of modeling rest and recovery for our children

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A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.