Okay friends, real talk. The world feels heavy right now. Like really heavy. And if you're a mom trying to figure out what the hell to say to your kids about what's happening with ICE, immigration, the current US administration, and honestly just... everything... while also trying to run your business and keep your own nervous system from completely short-circuiting—I see you.

I’m right there with you, and this episode is for you.

We're talking about how to have these conversations with your kids in age-appropriate ways (because what you say to a 4-year-old is VERY different from what you say to a 13-year-old), how to show up and take actual action even when your capacity feels maxed out, and how to keep running your business when everything feels like it's falling apart.

Because here's the thing: burying our heads in the sand isn't the vibe. But neither is doom-scrolling until 2am while your nervous system completely dysregulates. There's a middle ground, and we're gonna find it together.

In this episode, we cover:

• The ONE thing your kids need from you more than information (hint: it has to do with your nervous system)
• How to talk to kids ages 3-18 about heavy world events without traumatizing them OR lying to them
• Why teaching critical thinking skills to your kids right now might be the most important thing you do
• The low, medium, and high-risk ways you can take action—even if you only have $5 and 10 minutes
• How to keep your business running when you don't have the privilege to just pause everything
• What to do when you're rebuilding your life AND trying to show up for the world (because yes, you can do both)

Resources mentioned:

Find out who your House and Senate representatives are: https://nn4youth.org/legislator-lookup/

National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/action/

Call your Senators: https://sharonmcmahon.com/act

If this episode hit home for you, send me a DM on Instagram. I'm here for the conversation, and I've got a free clarity call available each week if you need someone outside your head to help you figure out your next move.

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One of the realities about being called to both of these is that our capacity (both mentally and actual time) is often very limited.

And I’m no different! Especially in this season of single motherhood.

So there’s no fancy show notes written, and I didn’t get this up as quickly as I’d have liked.

But I’m walking my talk. And done is better than perfect. ;)

This conversation has been coming up a lot with clients and friends recently, so let’s talk about the realities of being called to both present motherhood AND running a business!

I hope you’ll join in the conversation in the FB group (link below!), but at the very least, I hope to normalize some of this real life stuff for you!

And as a thank you for your time, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card of your choice to someone who listens to the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/1969806670107384

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Want support implementing this? DM me on Instagram (@bothandmotherhood) or visit https://bothandmotherhood.com to learn about working together 1:1 and book a free call.

You crave rest, time freedom, spaciousness, and to be able to actually do things you want to do. (Both with your kids and without.) After all, doesn’t it seem like that’s what you’re supposed to get when you run your own business?!

But in reality, you never take that time. Or if you do, you feel so horribly guilty or even shameful that you don’t enjoy it and rarely do it again. Especially if your kids are home! WTF is up with that?!

This is a conversation I’ve been seeing come up with clients and friends in the last week, and I think we need to talk about it! Because I believe that we all deserve that spaciousness, presence, rest, and freedom, and that it’s totally possible. But unfortunately it’s harder than it sounds to get, and I’ll explain why.

That’s why I went live in my free private Facebook group, Both/And Mamas, to talk about the narratives about motherhood and being a woman that are keeping us stuck, and what to do about them.

I’ll be diving into 4 of the deeply ingrained narratives about motherhood and being a woman that I see affecting so many of us, where they come from, and what to do about them so that you can start building safety in rest, spaciousness, and time for yourself.

And as a thank you, I'll be giving away a $10 gift card of your choice to someone who joins me live or catches the replay (in the group or on the podcast…I know y’all are busy mamas!) and leaves a comment on the post in the group to participate in the conversation by Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024. Here's the direct link: https://www.facebook.com/kim.difillippo1/videos/511638274912632

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts and experiences on this one!

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Want support implementing this? DM me on Instagram (@bothandmotherhood) or visit https://bothandmotherhood.com to learn about working together 1:1 and book a free call.