Losing Yourself as a New Mom: You Can(’t) Rediscover Who You Are

Feeling drained by the end of the day with too much on your to do list? Let's chat about being mindful of your energy. In this solo episode Lauren talks about how she has been managing her energy while making a new show. She also shares:  one major part of her morning routing - the 4 minute meditation,  thoughts on the concept of balance vs prioritization, finding efficiencies and asking for help,   what to do if you feel depleted, and  the importance of knowing what recharges you.    Contribute to New Growth!  https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/new-growth-video-series    Connect with Lauren!  @lauren.e.will  @ipwomanpodcast  ipwomanpodcast.com

Letting go is NOT EASY for many people, especially when what you're letting go of meant so much to you at some moment in time. Lauren LoGrasso joins the pod to chat about:  letting go of one dream so you can dream even bigger,  conversations with your inner child,  knowing when it's time to let go,  trusting the path to your dreams,  the space between knowing and readiness,  the ego and shame,  slowly transitioning into what's next, and  releasing the gifts that are burning inside of you.  The Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "You can't let go of one dream and embrace what's next" to "letting go is an act of love which will allow you to dream bigger."  Connect with Us!   @LaurenLoGrasso  @unleashyourinnercreative Unleash Your Inner Creative Podcast  Lauren Lograsso music on Spotify  @ipwomanpodcast  ipwomanpodcast.com 

Around 90% of your decision-making is unconscious, so how do we manage our thoughts? Dr. Maiysha Clairborne joins the pod to chat about:  awareness of our trauma responses,  how to confront thoughts that aren't empowering you,  bringing the unconscious to conscious,  the phrase "I'm not good enough",  personal blind spots,  how our internal filters impact our communication and responses, discovering the original wound and healing, and  tools to anchor yourself when a trauma response is activated.     Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "I can't shift my reality" to "How can I shift my reality? Because I can."    Connect with us!  mindremappingacademy.com  Tedx Talk: The Perspective You May Be Missing  The Black Mind Garden Podcast Dr. Maiysha on Facebook  ipwomanpodcast.com  @ipwomanpodcast on Instagram     

The journey of creating anything takes time, whether it's nine months creating a child or years building a business. Taya Marquis joins this episode to discuss:   how baby steps add up over time,  the shock, divine nature, & responsibility that comes with being a new mom,  balancing priorities,  time management,  anxiety & PTSD,  how her son inspired her to start the company Mama Juice, and  being kind to yourself while starting a business.  Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "I can't find time for myself to create" to "I can take baby steps that add up over time." Connect with us  Mama Juice on Amazon  @mamajuicestore  @tayamarquis  @ipwomanpodcast  ipwomanpodcast.com     

What does it mean to be a wife? Carolyn Fox Darville recently got marrried and reflects on what being a wife means to her in this episode. We discuss:  balancing independence and unity in relationships,  long distance relationships,  views on personal identity and maintaining your sense of self after marriage,  relationship styles,  communication in relationships, and  creating as a couple.  Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "I can't define wife for myself." to "I can and should define wife for myself. I will choose what’s best for me, let go of other people’s opinions, and maintain my sense of identity.  Connect with us  carolynfoxdarville.com @ipwomanpodcast  ipwomanpodcast.com   

In this solo episode Lauren shares about her recent experience being stuck in a rut. She shares: how the negative feelings felt in her body,  acknowledging your feelings rather than pushing them down,  building a toolkit of things that bring you peace and joy, a journaling exercise to analyze your current state, and  a goal setting exercise that may help you take steps to feel a little better.   Let's Connect!  ipwomanpodcast.com  @ipwomanpodcast 

There is nothing wrong with not desiring sex. Some people, like today's guest Kara Brady, are asexual—meaning they have little or no interest in sexual contact with others. We discuss,  how being on the ace spectrum impacted her relationships,  feeling like something was wrong with her for not enjoying sex,  choosing to come out to family and friends,  feeling empowered by labels and micro-labels,  the theory that Wednesday Adams may be asexual,  fear of being different, and  her belief that it is possible to still build meaningful relationships without sex.  The Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "I can't go without sexual attraction" to "I can build and experience very meaningful relationships, even without sex, because sex is not essential for everyone." Connect with Us @karabrady  @ipwomanpodcast   ipwomanpodcast.com 

Your relationship with time shifts based on the chapter of life you're in. As a working mom and mother of two Moriah Garcia Nelson is trying her best to slow down. In this episode we chat about: multitasking vs saying no,  adjusting expectations of what life looks like with kids,  giving yourself grace,  commiting to asking for help,   losing your identity as a mom, and  prioritizing "me time."  Reframe  We reframed the limiting belief "I can't slow down." to "I need to slow down and I am worthy even when I am simply being."  Resource  What Giving Yourself Grace at Work—and in Life—Really Means - wellandgood.com/give-yourself-grace-meaning/  Connect with us!  @Moriah.Zoe  ipwomanpodcast.com  @ipwomanpodcast

Sex is often off limits as a topic of discussion, however, as guest Saadia Khan shares: "sex is such an intrinsic part of our existence as humans." In this Valentine's Day episode we discuss: sex beyond the typical conversations of procreation and the male gaze, discovering and building a relationship with your body,  differences between dating norms in the U.S. and Pakistan,  exploring sexuality and what makes you happy, the body as vessel of sexual emancipation, shifting the focus from only pleasing your partner to also pleasing yourself, embracing the agency you have over your body, and a lightning round of responses to "taboo" topics. Reframe We reframed the limiting belief "I can't talk about sex" to "I allow myself to talk about sex as an intrinsic part of my existence." Connect with us! immigrantlypod.com @immigrantlypod  @swkkhan ipwomanpodcast.com @ipwomanpodcast  @lauren.e.will 

Sometimes people associate their identity and value with their productivity. But productivity isn't a measure of your identity and as a human you are REQUIRED to rest. Kenya Bailey joins the pod to chat about: the need to do rather than to be,  her definition of success,  anxiety that occurs when she doesn't complete her to do list,  her initial belief that rest had to be earned,  the 4, 3, 2 breath meditation method,  the importance of focusing on what's really important, and what it feels like to just be. Reframe We reframed the limiting belief "You can't rest, there's always work to do." to the affirmation "Being is enoungh." Connect With Us! @yogawithkenya @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com