Lean Into It
Lean Into It  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Sep 16 2024
Description: Lean Into It: Shay's Story In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy chats with Shay, an entrepreneur and mom of four. Shay shares her journey from aspiring surgeon to stay-at-home mom, detailing the challenges and joys of raising kids in a blended family and with a child with sensory processing disorder. The discussion explores the dynamics of blended families, effective parenting strategies, and the importance of finding joy in motherhood. The episode also offers practical advice for tired moms dealing with early wake-up calls from their toddlers. Connect with Shay: https://www.instagram.com/sensoryseekingkids/ https://www.sensoryseekingkids.com/ Facebook: Sensory Seeking Kids 00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast 00:29 Weekly Preschool Recap 01:01 Balancing Activities and Downtime 02:14 Managing Kids' Energy and Safety 05:23 Introduction to Guest: Shay 06:18 Shay's Journey to Motherhood 06:57 Career and Education Challenges 12:52 Impact of COVID-19 17:47 Discovering Sensory Processing Disorder 24:55 Starting Sensory Seeking Kids 31:27 Blended Family Dynamics 33:29 Navigating Pregnancy During COVID 33:44 A Special Gender Reveal 35:15 Family Discussions and Decisions 36:53 Reflecting on Motherhood 38:34 Introducing the Younger Son 39:32 Challenges of Blended Families 45:35 Favorite Activities with Kids 49:49 Real Talk: Sleep Struggles 56:59 Final Thoughts and Advice