Dr. Simone’s Mind Space

Today’s conversation with Haruka on being back home after summer break, long travels, the joy of routines, friendships, mental load, and parenting.

 

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@sayakamatcha

Plan well in advance, but arrange some support during the loooooong summer breaks around the world 🌎

 

-Arrange grandparents to spend precious quality time with your children.

 

-Plan a fun camp and book it a year in advance. Anticipation joy is the greatest joy!

 

-Bring a babysitter / nanny on part of your summer break.

 

-Plan time with friends, kids play well together and all parents get a lovely break, plus kids see other kids!

 

-Book an upscale family resort with kids and teen club, allowing the essential breather for parents.

 

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@unesurcent

Summer holidays aren’t exactly “holidays” for parents of children of all ages!

 

Take out me time during the days at times that for your and your family’s schedule best.

 

-If you have napping toddlers, A) head out on a run or B) do a yoga session, C) read a book, while they’re sleeping.

 

-If you have teens, lets them have their “pre-adult” alone time multiple times a day and do something yourself, with girlfriends 👯‍♀️ or of course your partner.

 

SUMMER TIME - ME TIME - Take the oxygen mask self first before helping others!!

 

@drschwank

@unesurcent

Today’s podcast shares the most essential pillars on a long distance travel with a toddler.

-Be relaxed and go with the flow.

-Add as much comfort and quiet time into the trip.

-Be prepared for everything, helps you to relax.

-Pack early and wisely.

-Never forget the snacks for the entire family on board!

-Love is the motto.

 

@drschwank

@unesurcent

Today’s global conversation with entrepreneur Sophie.

Equipped with her holistic training, she works as a Wellness Consultant and Yoga Teacher. Her goal is to help my clients feel their best, both mentally and physically.

 

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@unesurcent

@sophievallison

Today’s conversation with Haruka, founder of Sayaka Matcha- handpicked and nurtured in Uji, Kyoto.

Get inspired by a female business owner, mother, and international ambassador.

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@drschwank

@unesurcent

 

Why is it so essential with boundaries kids?

 

Boundaries provide safety and a frame.

It’s difficult to do set them, as it’s encountered, like with adults with resistance. Yet, so important in the long run. Boundaries help children learn to deal with frustration and challenges, do teach them conflict resolution.

 

For parents, the challenge is the containment of the child’s emotions. Keep in mind, the entire rainbow of emotions is necessary for a rounded, secure sense of self.

 

@drschwank

@unesurcent

Today’s conversation with a special international guest. Jessica Mahler is a holistic health coach passionate about helping people feel fully alive. Through embodiment, creative exploration, deep listening, and playful exploration, she creates spaces for transformation, empowerment, and uninhibited self-expression.

 

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@unesurcent

Learn more at www.jessicamahler.org

 

Mom guilt often hinders women from taking time for themselves, when needed the most. Your glass is empty, only a couple of drops left, yet you give even these to your surrounding, before drinking yourself.

 

Metaphorically: Dehydrated and exhausted, you don’t get far. Fill up your water bottle with nurturing electrolytes.

 

Metaphorically: Take the oxygen mask first self, before helping others.

 

It takes a supportive partner, family, and a secure relationship with your child, and courage, to overcome mom guilt, questions from outsiders, second guessing yourself, to get to the place of mom-alone-time.

 

Yet, it is sooo essential to be able to give back all you can and be the best possible you, an attentive, sexual, sensual, caring partner for your loved ones, and a present, happy, containing, patient, and nurturing mother to your child/ children.

 

How can we resolve this dilemma:

 

Women support women: encourage and support each other, that we are all worthy of mom-alone-time.

 

Reduce maternal gate keeping: to increase fathers/ partners self-confidence in their parenting role and increase father-child bonding, connection, and relationship.

 

Equality in partner relationship: encourage each other and giving each other space to recharge batteries, to return rejuvenated, balanced, and happy. 

 

Act we role model for our children, showing them that moms can spend time away from kids and kids still be fine.

 

@drschwank

@unesurcent

Today‘s podcast is a reflection over a professional journey with a personal interim touch. Working in the field of women’s reproductive health for most of my academic career, I was always driven to improve the situation of women across the globe, to provide a better start for future generations.

In the midst of my journey to become a professional and academic expert in the field, I was challenged with fertility difficulties myself. Leading to an even greater advocate for women’s reproductive health and freedom.

 

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@unesurcent