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Creating Balance in Motherhood w/ Dr. Amber Thornton

April 29, 2021 • Faith S. Alaribe • Season 1 • Episode 10

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Amber Thornton, clinical psychologist and motherhood wellness consultant, about intentionally creating more balance in motherhood.

In this episode we discuss:

Redefining balance as mamas
How the idea of not being able to accomplish her professional goals made Dr. Thornton apprehensive about becoming a mama
How society has normalized struggling as mamas and feeling the need to do it all
The importance of showing your children what taking care of yourself looks like in practice
How finding balance as a mama is a form of caring for yourself
Identifying what burnout looks like
Balanced Working Mama Empowerment Program
How to create boundaries and stick to them
Prioritizing your wellness
Living fully in all of our identities
Articulating your needs
The importance of finding your mama tribe
...and much more!

About Dr. Amber Thornton:

Dr. Amber Thornton is a licensed psychologist and motherhood wellness consultant. She is the owner of Dr. Amber Thornton Consulting, LLC and founder of Balanced Working Mama, where the mission is to completely change the narrative of what is possible for working mothers by helping them to better balance work, motherhood, and wellness.

Connect w/ Dr. Thornton:

Website: www.balancedworkingmama.com

Email: hello@dramberthornton.com

Instagram:

● @dramberthornton

● @balancedworkingmama

Podcast:

● The Balanced Working Mama Podcast

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