You're listening to 3 in 30 takeaways for Mom's episode 171, becoming a more emotionally resilient Mom.

Welcome to 3 in 30, a podcast for moms who want to create more meaning in motherhood.

Each 30-minute episode will feature three doable takeaways for you to try at home with your family this week.

I'm your host Rachel Nielsen. Thank you so much for being here.

I can think of almost no other role in this life that requires as much emotional resilience as being a mom.

Being resilient means to be able to withstand or recover quickly from stress and challenges,

and our roles as mothers gives us plenty of opportunities every day to practice the skill.

From enduring a whiny toddler hanging on your legs all day to discovering upsetting texts on your teenage or cell phone,

to trying to meet a work deadline while also managing all of the moving parts of family life,

to having a child scream at you that they hate you at the end of the long day.

Sometimes motherhood feels like a never-ending exercise in patience, grit, and self-control.

One thing I know for sure is that the more emotionally resilient we become as individuals,

the easier it will be to handle all the ups and downs of motherhood.

And the good news is, emotional resilience is something that we can develop more of and get better at over time.

Today's guest is Dr. Jen Ridey, a mom of six with a PhD in human development and family studies.

She's the host of the vibrant Happy Women podcast, and her mission is to help busy moms get off the hamster wheel and find balance

so that they can be their best selves and love their lives again.

Due to her mix of academic expertise and personal experience mothering a large family,

Jen is uniquely qualified to teach practical tools that bridge the gap between research and real life.

And I know my conversation with her today will help you to assess how you're doing with your own emotional resilience

and give you a few practical ideas for how you can develop in this important way.

Before we jump into that conversation, I'm excited to tell you about two incredible companies

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