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So many of us feel overwhelmed not because we’re failing, but because we’re mothering inside a patriarchal system that expects us to give endlessly, stay quiet, and lose ourselves in the process. This space challenges those outdated expectations and embraces a more empowered, more supported, more self-honoring version of motherhood.

Hosted by Emily Rose MacDonald, a divorced mom of two on her own journey to shine a little brighter, each episode explores the realities of modern motherhood through a feminist lens that values equity, autonomy, mental health, and the humanity of moms.

You’ll hear conversations about identity, mental health, self-care, healing, and the many ways we can reclaim ourselves in a world that often overlooks the needs of mothers.

If you’re a mom who believes we deserve more than survival, and that our culture has to evolve for moms to truly thrive, you’re in the right place.

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Boundaries & Decision Making In Motherhood with Monika Malan

April 11, 2023 • Episode 40

This week I am joined by Life Coach Monika Malan for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about boundaries, decision making, and mental health in motherhood. We are digging into the hard conversations, and Monika speaks beautifully on her experiences and the impact she is working towards in the area of motherhood support.

In this episode, Monika and I chat about:

Motherhood during the pandemic
The challenges new moms often face
What it looks like to set boundaries as a mother
The complexity of decision making
Why so many moms feel overwhelmed
Tools for managing anxiety

A little about our guest:
From battling depression and anxiety for years, and giving birth during the start of COVID-19, level 5 lockdown, Monika now teaches other moms how to cope with anxiety. Monika is a life coach, a leader and mentor in the corporate world for over 15 years, and has overcome anxiety and insecurity as a new mom. She blends her skills to help anxious first-time moms relax and enjoy motherhood without living in constant fear of doing something wrong.

To connect with Monika, follow her on Instagram @mon.malan, or visit her website www.newmom.co.za.

Monika is also offering free coaching sessions to a few listeners, so reach out to her on Instagram for more information on that!

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