S5EP2: From Resistance to Resilience: A Working Mom’s Journey Through Family Health Challenges with Maribeth Thomas

Hey there, amazing mamas! 💝 Welcome back to another episode of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution, where we dive deep into real stories that resonate with your motherhood journey.

In this powerful episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the collective heaviness many of us are feeling right now - in our communities, our nation, and across the world. Whatever emotions you're experiencing, they're valid and welcomed here.

I share a simple yet powerful framework that's been my anchor during challenging times - the CARE approach:

• Compassionate curiosity

• Acceptance of emotions

• Responding to one's needs

• Extending grace to yourself and others

About Maribeth:

Our featured guest is the incredible Maribeth Thomas, a life coach, podcast host of The Experiment, and high school basketball coach who's found her rhythm in the peaceful simplicity of rural Montana life. As she navigates the empty nest phase of motherhood now, she takes us back to a pivotal chapter in her story - when an unexpected health crisis in her family led to a complete transformation in how they approached life, wellness, and family bonds.

Key Takeaways:

• It's totally okay to resist change at first (seriously, who doesn't?!) - what matters is taking those baby steps forward when you're ready 👣

• Finding your support squad is non-negotiable (shoutout to all the mom friends who become family! 🤗)

• The whole "putting your oxygen mask on first" thing? Yeah, it's legit - taking care of YOU helps you take care of everyone else 🎭

• Sometimes you gotta sit in the mucky feelings before you can find the silver lining (and that's 100% okay!) 💕

• Big life challenges might just become your biggest opportunities for growth (even when they feel impossible in the moment!) ✨

• The power of reframing situations isn't about being annoyingly positive - it's about finding hope when you're ready for it 🌈

Whether you're in the thick of a challenging season or simply need a reminder that you're not alone in this beautiful mess of working motherhood, this conversation will fill your cup. So grab your favorite beverage, carve out a quiet moment (or listen while folding that mountain of laundry - we get it!), and let Maribeth's story remind you that even in our toughest moments, love wins. 💗

Connect with Maribeth:

Instagram: @sincerelymaribeth

Website: https://www.sincerelymaribeth.com/

Remember, mama: Your journey matters, your feelings are valid, and you're doing an amazing job. See you next week!✨

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