The Perfect Mother... Or Something Like That with Desiree Moodie

Black Writer Therapy Podcast

Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Desiree Moodie shares her journey as a writer and mother, exploring the complexities of parenting, the impact of social media, and the importance of self-care. The discussion delves into Desiree's upcoming book, which tackles themes of motherhood and identity, as well as her personal experiences with healing and vulnerability. The conversation also touches on the significance of rituals, the power of tarot, and the audacity of black women writers in today's literary landscape.

Takeaways

• Desiree Moodie shares her journey of navigating motherhood and writing.
• The importance of self-care and healing in a busy life.
• Exploring the complexities of parenting and its impact on children.
• The role of social media in building connections and community.
• Desiree's upcoming book explores themes of motherhood and identity.
• The significance of rituals in maintaining balance and grounding oneself.
• Using tarot as a tool for intuition and self-discovery.
• The challenges of being a black woman writer in today's literary landscape.
• The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in storytelling.
• Desiree's insights on breaking generational cycles in parenting.

Sound Bites

"Brave vulnerability is what we need to connect."

"I have been called a beast, and I accepted it."

"I want to reclaim my traditions and my magic."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

03:23 Navigating Social Media and Personal Growth

05:14 Motherhood and Its Complexities

07:37 Healing and Self-Care Practices

10:00 The Journey of Writing a Cathartic Book

12:04 Exploring the Themes of Motherhood in Literature

25:47 The Journey of Creativity

27:40 Motherhood: The Complexities and Realities

28:22 Exploring the Thrills of Motherhood in Literature

30:48 Bravery in Writing: Unpacking Personal Experiences

32:22 Codependency and Boundaries in Relationships

35:19 The Guilt of Motherhood and Self-Acceptance

36:08 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections

48:00 Rituals for Grounding in Chaos

50:53 Rituals and Rhythms of Black Womanhood

52:23 The Power of Tarot and Intuition

57:23 The Audacity of Game Changers

01:03:38 Storytelling and Self-Discovery

01:08:13 BWT OUTRO.mp3

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