Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood
Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Sep 23 2024
Description: Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood: Poppy's Story In this episode of the BoldLittleMinds MomCast, Krissy welcomes Dr. Poppy Gibson, an educator, author, and mother of three. Dr. Poppy shares her journey through academia, her passion for lifelong learning, and her unique experience of adopting her daughter. They touch on the importance of treating children with respect, the complexities of trauma, and practical advice for handling tantrums in public. The episode concludes with insights into finding fulfillment, self-care tips for busy moms, and the value of creating meaningful memories with children. Connect with Dr. Poppy: https://www.instagram.com/drpoppygibson https://x.com/poppygibsonuk https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-poppy-gibson-sfhea-afseda-4b33a469 00:00 Welcome to the Bold Little Minds MomCast 00:25 Embracing the Fall Season 01:03 Exciting New Activity Menus 02:11 Finding Fulfillment in Projects 04:06 Interview with Poppy: An Educational Journey 05:07 Meet Dr. Poppy: International Guest 05:33 The Challenges and Joys of Parenting 06:08 Poppy's Path to Motherhood 17:17 Adoption Journey and Family Dynamics 30:34 The Importance of Names and Lifelong Learning 31:24 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Growth 31:57 Adoption Conversations with Children 32:35 Understanding Childhood Trauma 33:50 The Impact of Early Experiences 37:59 Therapeutic Parenting and Self-Care 43:19 Fun and Simple Activities for Kids 50:58 Handling Public Tantrums and Car Fits 55:41 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Book