1KHO 205: Embracing Imperfect Motherhood | Courtney Devich, Mama's Got Anxiety

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Courtney Devich joins us to talk about the world of motherhood and anxiety. She opens up about the challenges of motherhood and how it can amplify anxiety, along with her own experiences of feeling the need to control everything. We explore the distinction between rational and irrational fears and why letting go of the pursuit of perfection is crucial for emotional well-being. Courtney shares her practical tips for managing overthinking, including the "put a pin in it" strategy and finding solace in her happy place. We also learn about the profound impact of her grandparents' house on her peace of mind. Plus, don't miss the insightful discussions on anxiety's effects on self-esteem and the struggles of comparing oneself to other moms. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to cope with anxiety and embrace imperfect motherhood as Courtney Devich takes us on a journey to a place where anxiety won't boss us around. This episode is a must-listen for all parents and anyone dealing with anxiety. Check out Courtney's new book here >> https://amzn.to/46AbbFL Check out the Color Quest coloring books here >> https://amzn.to/3FvXrQo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm ready. Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. My name is Ginny Yurich. I'm the founder of
0:06.5	1,000 hours outside and I have a new author with us today Courtney Devich. Welcome.
0:12.0	Thank you for being, Thank you for having me.
0:14.0	Well, okay, so here's the thing.
0:17.0	We just found out basically that we're neighbors.
0:20.0	We live in nearby cities city like they touch.
0:24.0	Yeah.
0:25.0	What a thing!
0:26.5	You talk to people all over the world and then someone pops down.
0:29.7	I mean, you're the closest we should have done it in person. We could have, yes.
0:34.0	Maybe not at 7 a.m.
0:37.0	because I have my pajamas on my bottom here, so you can't see that part in the video.
0:42.0	It would have had to be later in the day.
0:44.0	Yeah.
0:45.0	But so cool.
0:46.0	So we just live a stone's throw away basically.
0:49.0	And Courtney has a new book out about anxiety.
0:52.0	And it was a really eye-opening one for me
0:54.8	Courtney because you really talked candidly about your struggles and I know that
1:00.9	a lot of people struggle with anxiety and depression and I see it a lot in our
1:06.1	Facebook group where people are talking about how they want to get outside but they're very afraid
1:11.7	they're very afraid of different types of things snakes bugs and
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