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The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis
Welcome to The Empowered Parent Podcast Series 2.
This short series is inspired by the Australia and New Zealand Inaugural Neurodivergence and Wellbeing Conference.
Over the next few episodes, we’ll be shining a light on what it truly means to belong, and celebrating the lives, strengths, and stories of neurodivergent people.
I’ll be speaking with leaders, advocates, and thinkers from across Australia and New Zealand who are pioneering change. Together, we’ll explore how families, schools, and communities can move beyond old deficit views - and instead see neurodivergence as a vital part of human diversity.
This series is about hope, celebration, and possibility. It’s about recognising that there is a place in the world for everyone - and that when we create belonging, we all thrive.
Don’t forget to follow along, share your reflections, and join the conversation. You can connect with me at danabaltutis.com or mytherapyhouse.com.au
Let’s celebrate neurodivergence. Let’s celebrate belonging.
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.
https://magnificentmindset.com.au/
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