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SummaryIn this episode, Liz Mercedes interviews Kathleen, the host of the 'Kind of Keeping It Together' podcast. Kathleen shares her journey of starting the podcast and her plans for it. They discuss the challenges and benefits of being a young mom, including struggles with breastfeeding and exclusive pumping. Kathleen opens up about her experience with postpartum anxiety and rage, and how it affected her relationship with her partner. They also touch on the pressure and judgment faced by young moms and the importance of allowing fathers to have a say in parenting. The conversation concludes with advice for young moms and the importance of trusting your own instincts. The conversation covers topics such as parenting and trusting others, smoking and motherhood, dependence on smoking, future children and fostering, and financial independence for stay-at-home moms. In this episode, Kat and Liz discuss the importance of appreciation and respect in a partnership, particularly for stay-at-home moms. They highlight the value of having a partner who recognizes and acknowledges the contributions of a stay-at-home mom in running the household and caring for the family. They also touch on the challenges faced by stay-at-home moms and the different experiences they may have based on their financial situations. The conversation emphasizes the need for partner appreciation and how it can make a stay-at-home mom feel valued and supported. Kat shares where listeners can find her on social media, and she expresses her purpose in creating a community through her podcast.Takeaways

• Starting a podcast can be a long process, but it's important to overcome the fear and just do it.
• Being a young mom comes with its own challenges and benefits, and it's important to trust your own instincts.
• Struggles with breastfeeding and exclusive pumping are common, and it's important to find what works best for you and your baby.
• Postpartum anxiety and rage are real and should be addressed with therapy or professional help.
• Don't let the pressure and judgment of others dictate your parenting decisions. Trust yourself and your partner's input.
• Recognize and address control issues in parenting to create a more balanced and collaborative environment.
• It's important to navigate unsolicited parenting advice and only consider advice from those who have been through similar experiences.
• Allow fathers to have a say in parenting and recognize the importance of their role in raising children. Having a partner who appreciates and respects the work of a stay-at-home mom is crucial for her well-being and sense of worth.
• Stay-at-home moms may face judgment and societal taboos, but it's important to recognize the privilege and different experiences that exist within this role.
• Partner appreciation can alleviate financial concerns and make a stay-at-home mom feel supported in her role.
• Kat's podcast aims to create a community and foster togetherness among listeners.