EP 9: It Takes A Village...
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Idea to Launch Productions
4.6 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 4 December 2023
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Ever wonder how other moms juggle work, family, and self-care without losing their sanity? Do they have a secret superpower, or is there a supportive community backing them? If you are a mother, know a mother, or planning to be one, this is a must-listen.
This episode is all about the village, and how crucial it is for the well-being of both children and mothers. The reality is that being a mom isn't easy, especially without a support system in place. We touch on maintaining a sense of identity amidst the demands of motherhood, finding ways to cover expenses, and the sacrifices made by mothers who lack a village. But it's not all about struggles; we're also sharing advice on generating additional income and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
In the second half of our episode, we're switching gears to discuss the challenges of parenting as our children grow up and move out, and how our own upbringing influences our approach to parenting. We also address a listener's concern about a friend's relationship and offer guidance on setting boundaries while providing support. Wrapping up, we discuss the often-overlooked topic of financial literacy, the importance of creating a safe space for friends to share their experiences, and our guest Carla's moving journey. So sit back, tune in, and join us on this emotional and enlightening ride.
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| 0:00.0 | This week on This Two Shall Pass. |
| 0:08.1 | Motherhood in itself is hard to lose yourself in when you have to keep this little person alive and it all falls on you. |
| 0:15.9 | I don't lose myself just in my kids. |
| 0:18.1 | I lose myself in my work. |
| 0:19.6 | I lose myself in community. |
| 0:22.4 | I force myself to go to church. And sometimes that's the only day out of the week. I even leave my house. I don't think I |
| 0:26.5 | understood the saying it takes a village until I started having kids. Where is the village? They left it |
| 0:32.1 | back in 1965. Hey, Tribe. Welcome to the This Two Shall Pass podcast. I'm your host, Ariel B. But who is Ariel B? I've had trouble separating who I am from what I do. Am I just a kid that was adopted? Am I an ex-wife surviving from domestic violence? Or am I a single mother five trying to just keep it all |
| 0:56.0 | together? This is an exclusive space for our stories and lessons to be heard and learned from |
| 1:02.0 | without judgment because this two shall pass. Welcome back to this two shall pass. I of, am Ariel. I wanted to start it off by just |
| 1:14.8 | asking, how are you? How have you been? Because my life has been a tornado. But I do want to say, |
| 1:21.4 | sorry for the large gap in time and break. We love you guys, but sometimes life is lifing, but we are back. I didn't want to say |
| 1:28.8 | thank you for all the support here on Instagram as well as on YouTube and everywhere where you can |
| 1:33.4 | stream and hear us, whether that is Apple Music or Apple Podcasts. And we really appreciate your |
| 1:39.1 | support. Please don't forget to leave us a comment in a five-star review and let us know how we're doing |
| 1:43.7 | or if you have any questions along the way, I'd love to hear from you. |
| 1:47.0 | So let's start with an Apple review. |
| 1:50.8 | I have one from M.T. Gravis. |
| 1:53.1 | I hope I'm saying that right. |
| 1:54.7 | In September, he said, I can't wait for more. |
| 1:57.9 | I really appreciate that. |
| 1:59.4 | We are trying. |
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