In this episode, Dr. Dunni delves into the challenges faced by working mothers and the importance of self-care. She metaphorically compares mothers to generals leading their armies, emphasizing the need for mothers to protect themselves with an "armor" built from their life experiences. Dr. Dunni discusses the significance of recognizing and addressing internal struggles, encouraging mothers to see, ask, feel, and express deep love for themselves to determine if they are safe to remove their armor and prioritize their well-being.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mothers are like generals leading their army of children, facing significant responsibilities and stress in balancing work and home life.
Mothers have built up emotional armor over the years from various experiences, both positive and negative, to protect themselves and survive.
Dr. Dunni outlines four steps for mothers to assess their emotional well-being: see yourself, ask yourself, truly feel, and express deep love.
Expressing deep love for oneself leads to compassion and kindness, giving permission to take off the emotional armor and prioritize self-care.
It is essential for mothers to share and spread the message of self-care and well-being with other mothers to create a supportive community.
BEST MOMENTS
"Many times we as mothers are like soldiers. We are the generals that are leading our army."
"Our armor has been built on years of hurt, of pain, of shame, failure, successes, victories, celebrations, defeats."
"It's okay for us to take that armor off, Because it's then that we are free from the heavy emotions, the painful experiences, the discomfort."
"Seeing ourselves is the same and similar to our increasing self-awareness."
"Love is a word that has been used to describe so many things... deep and pure love, that love that is self-giving."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The burnout checklist- https://forms.gle/Re3E2FeEjuLEMvWJ6
The Working Mothers handbook: 8 keys - www.drdunni.com/handbook
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HOST BIO
Your host Dr Dunni is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a super mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more athttps://www.drdunni.com
