A force of empathy and perseverance, Mary Kay Battaglia shares with us her insights as a mom to 3 adult children, navigating shame, mental health diagnoses and the pressure to do it all. We touched on so many important topics. Some of my favorites were:
- The important skill Mary Kay learned as a mom that translates to her work and daily life
- The power of normalization & culture in determining well-being
- How Mary Kay manages that constant feeling of “Am I doing enough?” and where she finds balance
- Navigating the helpful to helpless spectrum
- How she faced the “return to work” anxiety
- The power of a strong sense of self worth
- The wisdom Mary Kay’s mom gave her that has carried her through her life and helped her stay grounded
- The importance of radical acceptance when it come to other people
Learn More About Mary Kay:
"I'm currently the Executive Director of NAMI Wisconsin. I got here accidently.... through years of being a volunteer, a mom, a loved one of several family members that lives with mental illness and a passion for change."
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