The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Welcome to the Empowered Parent Podcast! This is your space to grow your confidence and skills in communicating, interacting, and understanding your children—so you can become the empowered parent you are destined to be.
In each episode, I speak with inspiring parents, therapists, and community leaders who truly understand the joys and challenges of parenting. Together, we explore a treasure trove of information and practical ideas for you to try at home.
We cover topics like:
- Celebrating neurodivergence
- School readiness
- The power of play
- Managing behaviors with compassion
- Discovering your and your child’s unique profiles
- Stories of parents finding strength and purpose through their parenting journey
This podcast is for all parents. It’s a place to build community and a sense of belonging—a space where you can ask questions, connect with others, and learn from experts who work with children every day.
Our goal is to empower you to:
- Learn more about yourself as a parent
- Take time for your own growth and well-being
- Discover new tools and resources to raise happy, confident kids
- Nurture your self-confidence in parenting
Let’s work together to make the world a better, more understanding, and compassionate place for everyone—young and old!
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Let’s connect, grow, and thrive together!
The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Episode 53: Monica Sandercock (Life Coach and Co-Founder of Magnificent Mindset) - Navigating Motherhood, Burnout, and Personal Growth Through Resilience and Boundaries
Could societal pressures be leading mothers down the path to burnout without them even realizing it? Explore this pressing issue with us as we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Monica Sandercock, a life coach and co-founder of Magnificent Mindset. Monica opens up about her own emotional journey from being a Swedish backpacker to embracing motherhood and coaching in Adelaide, sharing the unexpected challenges of step-parenting, isolation, and her husband's addiction. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of being open and vulnerable in personal relationships.
In our discussion, Monica sheds light on the relentless societal expectations that push mothers into a constant cycle of "doing, doing, doing," often at the expense of their health and well-being. With firsthand insights into the physical and emotional signs of burnout, she emphasizes the importance of reevaluating personal values and priorities. Monica's message encourages professional mothers to focus on what truly matters—their health and family—over material success. By highlighting her own journey, she inspires listeners to consider a more balanced, fulfilling way of life amidst external pressures.
Through the metaphor of a garden, we delve into the crucial role of setting personal and professional boundaries to safeguard one's inner peace and energy. Monica offers invaluable advice on maintaining these boundaries and the courage required to ask for help and say no. As we conclude our conversation, the focus shifts to embracing the transformative potential of coaching for future growth, with Monica encouraging a proactive approach to personal development. Stay tuned as we look forward to more insightful discussions with her colleague, Mark, to further explore the impactful work of Magnificent Mindset.
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