One Ending, Many Beginnings

The Great Noticing

Summary
In this conversation, Mary Ann and Emily reflect on Emily's recent childbirth experience and the postpartum journey. They discuss the importance of feeling comfortable in one's own skin and embracing the role of motherhood. They also explore the challenges of balancing personal identity with the demands of being a mom. The conversation shifts to the concept of noticing and how it can help navigate difficult moments and break negative cycles. They share personal stories of self-reflection and growth, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and repairing relationships. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of motherhood and the power of self-awareness and vulnerability. The Great Noticing is a talk show that started as a dream and has now become a reality. The hosts, MaryAnn and Emily, discuss the power of noticing and awareness in personal and professional growth. They reflect on their journey and the impact of creating a safe space for sharing experiences without judgment. They also explore the dynamics of marriage and the importance of noticing and making different choices to improve relationships. The hosts express their gratitude for the support and engagement of their community and share their plans for the future, including a book, a course, and season two of The Great Noticing.

Keywords

motherhood, postpartum, self-identity, noticing, self-reflection, balance, self-compassion, vulnerability, talk show, noticing, awareness, personal growth, professional growth, safe space, judgment, marriage, relationships, community, book, course, season two

Takeaways

• Feeling comfortable in one's own skin is essential for embracing the role of motherhood.
• Balancing personal identity with the demands of being a mom can be challenging but important for overall well-being.
• Noticing and self-reflection can help navigate difficult moments and break negative cycles.
• Self-compassion and repairing relationships are crucial for personal growth and maintaining healthy connections. Noticing and awareness are powerful tools for personal and professional growth.
• Creating a safe space for sharing experiences without judgment is essential for collective growth.
• Noticing can improve relationships by helping individuals make different choices.
• Gratitude and support from the community are crucial for the success of passion projects.
• The hosts have exciting plans for the future, including a book, a course, and season two of The Great Noticing.

Titles

• Balancing Personal Identity and Motherhood
• The Power of Noticing: Breaking Negative Cycles Exciting Plans for the Future
• Creating a Safe Space for Sharing

Sound Bites

• "Feeling comfortable in my skin than I've ever felt."
• "Deep appreciation for getting to do this again."
• "Maintaining a sense of self to be the best mom."
• "This journey started seven or eight years ago."
• "Noticing is woven into everything in my life that has meaning."
• "This space that we've created has been so healing for me."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Reflection on Season Finale

00:23
Embracing Motherhood and Feeling Comfortable in Your Own Skin

08:14
Balancing Personal Identity and Motherhood

11:29
The Power of Noticing and Breaking Negative Cycles

24:30
The Journey of The Great Noticing

25:45
The Power of Noticing and Awareness

26:43
Creating a Safe Space for Sharing

27:55
Noticing and Healing

29:12
The Impact of The Great Noticing

31:25
Improving Relationships through Noticing

37:27
Gratitude for the Supportive Community

39:27
Exciting Plans for the Future