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Raising our children takes up a lot of our time and energy - but that doesn't mean that doing the things that we're passionate about isn't just as important as ever in this season of life! Abigail O'Bryan, a mom of two and author who is currently launching her first fiction novel, is here to share with us how to do more of the things that bring us joy, and why it matters so much!

In this episode, Abigail and I talk about:

• Why following your passions is so important
• Boundaries as a way to protect your time and energy for what matters
• Integrating your children into activities you enjoy
• Why asking for help is worth it, even if it feels scary
• The beliefs that often hold us back from doing what brings us joy
• Checking to know if you are acting from a place of fear or joy

A little about our guest:
Abigail O'Bryan is an author, mother, avid gardener, and lover of food. Apart from writing, her passion is making sure everyone who needs a bit of home and family can find it in whatever measure they need at her house. Her debut novel, Iron Rose, is a dark YA retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a Grendel-inspired animal bent on overtaking the Beast's mind and a Beauty determined to dethrone a tyrant, and will be available everywhere August 6th, 2024.

To connect with Abigail, follow her on Instagram @abigail_obryan_author or TikTok @authorabigailobryan. You can also visit her website www.authorabigailobryan.com. You can pre-order her novel, Iron Rose, at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookshop.org.

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Whether or not to have kids is a very personal decision - and sometimes one that isn't completely in the control of each individual. Recently, I was asked on Instagram what I would say to a woman who was on the fence about their own decision to have children or not, and this episode is my response.

But this episode isn't only for women who are childless at this point - I am speaking to the societal expectations of all women, and understanding the ways our culture links womanhood and motherhood can be beneficial to current mothers as well. Plus, I'm discussing identity and motherhood, and the way we can continue to grow as individuals while also exisiting in the role of mother.

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This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same.

Tune in to the full episode Developing Resilience Through Mindset Mastery as a Mother with Natalie Riede.

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For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @emily.rose.hardy. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.

You are worthy, Mama.