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I Have 5 Kids and I'm Not At All Maternal

Episode 31

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As you may know, I’m a mother of five; but what you probably don’t know about me is that I don’t have a maternal bone in my body. We'll dive into what it means to be maternal, how I cope with societal expectations, and my unique approach to parenting. Let's get into it!


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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 1:01: What does being maternal mean to me?

  • 2:12: Differences in affection levels within the family

  • 3:57: The importance of secure attachment over physical affection

  • 4:56: Explanation of secure attachment and its benefits

  • 6:48: The reality of not fitting into maternal expectations

  • 10:19: Balancing personal identity with being a mother

  • 14:04: Societal judgments and expectations of motherhood

  • 16:08: If you found this content helpful, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a review, contact me on my website or on social media


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