Ep 6 | Body Positivity and Parenting: Lessons from Breanna
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Welcome to Episode Six of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!
In this heartfelt episode, host Carter is joined by Breanna from New York, a stay-at-home mom of five who juggles the chaos of family life while pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher. Breanna opens up about her journey, the hurdles of the American school system, and her aspirations to be a beacon of light for her future students. We also dive into her family dynamics, the importance of quality time, and teaching children to stand up for themselves—all amidst the backdrop of modern-day parenting challenges.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on mental health struggles and societal pressures. Listener discretion is advised.
Join us as Breanna discusses:
Breanna’s Inspirational Journey: From managing a household of five young children to pursuing a teaching career.
Family Dynamics and Quality Time: Strategies for spending meaningful time with family.
Body Positivity and Self-Love: Overcoming toxic beauty standards and fostering a positive body image.
Parenting with Mental Health Challenges: Real talk about living with anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Light-Hearted Reflections: Nostalgic moments with '90s music and children's current musical obsessions.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable advice for balancing dreams, diapers, and personal well-being.
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Chapters
1. Family Dynamics and Teaching Dreams (00:00:00)
2. Body Acceptance and Parenting Mindset (00:12:43)
3. Parenting With Mental Health Challenges (00:18:24)
4. Parenting and Mental Health Support (00:26:05)
5. Parenting and Self-Care Strategies (00:39:50)
6. Reflections on Current Events (00:48:37)
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