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Letting Go of ‘Doing It All’ – Velma’s Real Talk on Rest and Motherhood
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Navigating the Transition to Stay-at-Home Motherhood with Velma Gench
In this episode of the Modern Nurture's Stay at Home Mom series, host Jess interviews Velma Gench, a former environmental nonprofit professional turned stay-at-home mom and now a parent coach known online as Mama Mabel. Velma shares her journey from a demanding career to stay-at-home motherhood, detailing the challenges and identity crises alongside the rewarding moments that made the transition worthwhile. They discuss practical advice around the Fair Play system for household responsibilities, finding a balance, and maintaining connection through activities like video gaming with her son. Velma also touches on the importance of preserving one's identity while embracing motherhood. The conversation aims to offer insight, support, and encouragement to other moms navigating similar journeys.
00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture
01:21 Introducing Velma Gench: From Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom
02:47 The Struggles of Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Motherhood
06:04 Finding Balance and Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom
08:26 Jess's Early Days as a Stay-at-Home Mom
13:12 The Importance of Fair Play in Parenting
21:01 Velma's Journey to Becoming a Parent Coach
26:46 Cherishing the Joys of Stay-at-Home Motherhood
29:15 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Velma
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