E23: Getting Real About Entrepreneurship and Self-Growth in Motherhood with Rachel Mansfield

 

Today’s episode with none other than CNBC's Julia Boorstin is such a treat. As a mom to two boys and esteemed journalist and reporter, Julia shares her experiences and perspectives on reframing what leadership is for women. She has interviewed some of the most notorious and influential men (and women) in business over the last few decades but only once becoming a mom did Julia ditch her fears of what others thought. 

In this episode, be prepared to take away:

♥️ How women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, paving the way for future generations

♥️ How to trust your gut, decision making abilities, and experiences versus following other people and their decisions of what’s right for you 

♥️ Why the lens of motherhood brought even deeper purpose and meaning to her career 

♥️ Regardless of where you are or are not in your professional career, mothers are all inherent leaders and it’s up to us to remember what truly matters 

Links:

• Julia’s Book: When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them

• Julia’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/juliaboorstin/

• Julia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/

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In today’s episode we sat down with the multi-faceted, multi-talented Rachel Mansfield! As the co-founder of grt sht ventures, food entrepreneur, cookbook author and podcast host, Rachel has merged her love of food, business and family. She is known for her engaged cult following, easy recipes that taste delicious, lifestyle tips and tricks, and raising her three adorable boys in New Jersey. 

In this episode, we chat with Rachel about:

♥️ How getting fired from an uninspiring corporate career catapulted her into successful entrepreneurship

♥️ Rachel’s personal journey with infertility and why she’s always chosen authenticity and transparency in sharing her story to hopefully help others

♥️ The ways we can find balance and fun in the food we make and serve our families 

♥️ Maneuvering food variety and healthier options with our littles  

♥️ Why striving for what’s next is needed to keep us constantly evolving and growing 

♥️ At the end of the day, we’re all just mamas doing the best we can, and that’s more than enough 

 Links:

• Rachel’s Blog: RachLmansfield

• Rachel’s Book: Just The Good Stuff: 100+ Guilt-Free Recipes To Satisfy All Your Cravings: A Cookbook

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In honor of American Heart Month, we’re tackling a special topic today: Happiness. When we think of juggling motherhood alongside any passions or responsibilities outside of our kids, guilt and overwhelm often kick in - but does it have to? To better understand this phenomenon, we sat down with esteemed Brown University Assistant Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Yael Schonburn to discuss her work around the science of happiness and how our careers and motherhood can actually compliment one another. 

Yael also writes about parenting, work, and relationships, drawing on scientific research, clinical experience, and real life experiences with her own three small kiddos. We were first introduced to Yael via her work as author of the incredibly helpful book Work Parent Thrive, 12 Science Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much). 

I mean, how relatable of a title is that?!

Join us for today’s conversation as we discuss:

• The two different types of happiness and why we as humans need both

• How self-compassion is the most treasured gift we can give ourselves - and why!

• How to observe our thoughts in a non-judgemental way 

• Why creating whitespace and allowing ourselves and our kids to “be bored” is actually better than packing more activities in 

Links:

1. https://www.amazon.com/Work-Parent-Thrive-Science-Backed-Strategies/dp/1611809657/ref=asc_df_1611809657/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564704744805&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14094078586807344666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031565&hvtargid=pla-1636771075583&psc=1&mcid=e1a3159cd6e43b2d8f9dd5b05a4b31f9&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOSfMhb9AHc2i3ptVzvsfVnd-SiNuOps4ppLJBUgsxTvCptSsFLDosRoCbDAQAvD_BwE

2. https://yaelschonbrun.com/

3. https://www.instagram.com/yaelschonbrun/ 

 

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We’re kicking off American Heart Month with our first MD and OBGYN, Dr. Tasha Kalra! By the end of this episode you'll feel inspired and ready to make some small tweaks to your daily habits in order to live a healthier life. Tasha is a busy mama to two toddlers and just 'gets it' - there's not enough time, not enough energy, and sometimes not enough resources to prioritize your own health. But she serves up some helpful and realistic tips and tricks to ensure you're identifying and implementing super simple ways to live well and nurture yourself as you nurture your kiddos. 

Join us for today’s conversation as we discuss:

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women - what can we do to prevent illness?

• How to be an advocate for your own health

• The feel-better effect of movement on your mood and mindset - even during pregnancy

• Reaping the benefits of exercise without having to “fix” your body

• Creating sustainable health habits that stick 

• How, as a busy mom to two toddlers and as on-call physician, Dr. Kalra prioritizes herself and her well-being  

• Low libido and painful sex

• The one health hack Tasha says anyone can start today for a healthier tomorrow 

 

Links

• Eat Everything: How To Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim The Joy of Food by Dr. Dawn Harris Sherling
• Dr. Tasha Kalra bio
• All About Women's Care Instagram

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If you’ve ever been forced to return to work so soon after welcoming a child, or taken unpaid maternity leave, or wondered how you’d juggle your career and caring for a human, we see you. 

Frankly, American societal infrastructure is stacked against mothers and caregivers, which is why we sat down with esteemed author, columnist, and fellow mom Jess Grose to discuss why it feels so hard to be a mother in America. Jess is an opinion writer at The New York Times who often writes about women, parenting, and culture. She was named a Glamour Game Changer for her realistic coverage of parenting during the pandemic and is the author of several books including Sad Desk Salad, Soulmates, and Love, Mom, and most recently a book appropriately titled Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood - which was voted by People Magazine as one of the best books of 2023.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Jess’ own motherhood journey and the motivation behind her column and best-selling book

• The history behind American parenthood, and how we are now in a modern world with an antiquated infrastructure that leaves working parents and caregivers hanging

• How to embrace being a “good enough” mom and avoid feelings of failure

Jess is kind, humble, and brilliant. This episode on motherhood is one you surely won’t want to miss! 

Links:

• Screaming On The Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood by Jess Grose

• https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/next-question-with-katie-couri-131117/episodes/the-parenting-deep-dive-part-1-156582216/transcript 

• https://www.nytimes.com/by/jessica-grose

• https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/opinion/women-men-work.html

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Becoming a mother is such a fundamental shift in our identity, and one of the most significant physical and psychological changes a woman will ever experience. On today’s show, we have Lauren and Megan — the founders of The Matrescence. The Matrescence was born out of a desire to help other women navigate their personal experiences with motherhood while providing a community to support, uplift, and empower one another. 

They have a desire to sift through the overwhelming opinions of today’s digital world and curate an intimate and personalized experience for each woman who comes to this space with a promise that all guides and support will come directly from experts. 

And this is personal for both of them. After experiencing bouts of anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and rage, Lauren and Megan felt called to create a digital community to connect and educate women, grounded in the belief that mental health and wellness should be a priority for women who too often put themselves last.  

Join us for today’s conversation as we discuss:

 

• Loving our kiddos, but not loving motherhood all the time.

• How to find a sense of community in motherhood.

• Understanding postpartum depression (PPD) and how to know if you have it. And if you do, what to do next. 

• Evidence-based exercises and activities to build resilience and make space for more joy in motherhood.

Links:

1. The Matrescence

2. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html?_r=1 

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9765384/#CR31

4. https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300076523/the-cultural-contradictions-of-motherhood/

 

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If you’re finding yourself in need of productivity hacks, actionable suggestions for self-care, habit stacking, and mindset shifts as we kick off the new year, we have the episode for you! 

Jeanelle Teves, General Manager of Bugaboo and mama to two, shares her journey and helpful tidbits on how she intentionally (and unapologetically) creates boundaries and sets herself and her busy family up for success. Together, we will chat about how we can reconnect with ourselves in the New Year to create space for the things that matter most — ourselves, our families, our passions outside of motherhood, and our cherished relationships. 

Join us for today’s conversation as we discuss:

• Leading remote teams and being the change we want to see.

• Supporting women in leadership.

• Curating a business travel routine that supports your needs. 

• Finding the morning routine that works for you.

• Proactively creating boundaries.

• Working parent productivity hacks.

Links:

1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2022/12/07/the-rise-of-the-stay-at-home-dad/?sh=27c433297921

2. https://www.instagram.com/jeanelleteves/

 

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And just like that, our first year is coming to a close! 

 

We’ve sat down with some incredibly respected thought leaders, met many mamas IRL, and laughed and cried along the way. As two executives juggling the demands of motherhood while building our careers, we know the plight all too well and couldn’t be more proud of this community we’re building alongside you - a community in which all mamas feel seen and heard. We’re grateful for all the support and blown away by the traction Mighty as a Mother has achieved in the first six months of our show.

 

Join us for today’s conversation as we:

 

• Celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved during the first season of the show

• Share our favorite listener stories and discuss the impact your words have on us 

• Reflect on the joys and the learnings from our first year

• Look ahead to 202 and how you as our listener community will be a part of it! 

 

We thank all of you for being loyal listeners and contributors of our show, and look forward to season two beginning on January 2, 2024! None of this would be possible without you all, so please know how grateful we are to be on this journey with you ♥️

 

Links:

1. Our Most-Downloaded Episode of the Year: Calling BS on Balance: Let’s Strive For Integration Instead

 

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Marriage is a living thing. Early on in our relationships, we shower our partners with love and attention (obviously, we want them to want to marry us!) Yet once kids enter the scene, it’s not uncommon for partners to begin living parallel lives, with passion and deep connection unintentionally falling by the wayside (hello sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, and packed schedules!). 

In today’s episode, we sat down for part two of our compelling conversation with expert Dr. Molly Millwood to unpack just how everyone - parents included - long for a sense of attachment. 

When we reach out to our partners, we want to know that they’ll be there. 

We want answers to the questions: Will you be there for me? Can I count on you? Do you have my back? Do I still matter to you?

If you’ve ever wondered the answer to those questions, dreamed of rekindling the connection you had pre-kids, or are looking to establish some technology-free ways to connect with your partner, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. 

Molly breaks down the ways in which we can approach sex, intimacy, emotional attunement, while also challenging ourselves to manage our expectations based upon the season of life your relationship is in. 

Join us for part two of this important conversation to ensure you’re properly investing in your marriage, knowing what it is you’re fighting for, and creating small, shared experiences with your partner to ensure you’re set up for a joy-filled, healthy marriage to last the long haul. 

Links:

1. Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain

2. Happily Date Box

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If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt disappointed with what you see, you’re not alone. In this episode, we get vulnerable (as per usual!) talking about our own body image challenges from young childhood through those difficult teenage years and beyond. Jenn shares her struggles overcoming an eating disorder and obsessive exercising and sheds light on how she got to the place she is now, where food is considered fuel and exercise is seen as a privilege. Join us for today’s episode where we discuss: Why we should all consider seeing ourselves the way in which our children see us How impressionable we are as children and what we see from our parents influences how we see ourselves Why it’s time to start appreciating what our bodies CAN DO versus merely what our bodies look like Prioritizing the internal health of our bodies vs the physical appearance of them The importance of curating a wardrobe that simply feels good on your body as it is today Links: https://now.org/now-foundation/love-your-body/love-your-body-whats-it-all-about/get-the-facts/ https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/02/social-media-body-image For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@mightyasamotherpodcast⁠!