💯 [44:36] Loving your true self vs. “Keeping it 100.”
Are you a parent? This episode is for you! Tune in as Jay welcomes Heather Jess to talk about post-partum depression, the challenges of being a parent, and the power of community support in raising children. Heather Jess is the creator of MommaSquad, a blog about motherhood, being a military wife, and so much more.
Listen in as Heather shares her thoughts on overcoming post-partum depression, teaching empathy and compassion to your kids, and the benefits of having a community to rely on throughout parenthood.
If you live in the Tampa, Florida region, stay tuned because Heather will soon be hosting some in-person events for parents – the perfect way to build community and connect with like-minded parents!
Episode Highlights:
đź’ˇ [02:12] Heather sheds light on why she wants to help mothers become better mothers and overcome the challenges of raising children.
đź’¬ [03:04] How Heather teaches empathy and compassionate communication to her children.
🗣️ [07:40] How parents’ communication and conflict resolution affects children.
đź«Ą [13:32] What does post-partum depression feel like? Heather shares her experience with post-partum depression and parenting alone while her husband was away at basic training.
🙏 [19:38] The power of saying “thank you” and being genuine to people no matter how mean they are.
🪖 [26:13] Being a military spouse & What inspired Heather to start MommaSquad.
🤰🏻 [36:59] How childbirth changes your life.
💯 [44:36] Loving your true self vs. “Keeping it 100.”
🦚 [47:04] You are perfectly you. If someone doesn’t accept you for who you are, you don’t have to associate yourself with that person.
🎫 [55:36] Stay tuned for MommaSquad’s online platform for parents, in-person events in Tampa, and more!
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