Episode Title: Resilient Overcomer: Rediscovering Yourself and Building a Resilient Spirit
Guest: Alyssa Brade – Maternal Mental Health Advocate
This week on The Resilient Mother Podcast, we continue our Resilient Overcomer series with Alyssa Brade, a passionate advocate for maternal mental health. Alyssa dives into the realities of motherhood burnout—maternal, career, and identity burnout—and how to reclaim your power to live authentically and resiliently.
Alyssa shares strategies for managing the mental and emotional load of motherhood, the importance of listening to maternal instincts, and ways to embrace your role while rediscovering your unique identity. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, Alyssa reminds us that resilience is about showing up for ourselves and building a life that reflects our values.
Key Points
Understanding Burnout: Alyssa discusses the three main types of burnout mothers face—maternal, career, and identity—and practical strategies for addressing each.
Maternal Instinct and Resilience: How listening to your inner voice helps guide you through challenges and allows you to parent with confidence and authenticity.
Letting Go of Perfection: Alyssa encourages mothers to release the pressure of being “perfect” and focus on creating meaningful, joyful moments with their children.
The Power of Community: The importance of having a supportive network to remind you of your strength and keep you moving forward, even on hard days.
Making Intentional Choices: Tips for prioritizing self-care and building a life that aligns with your values, ensuring you show up as your best self for your children and yourself.
Quotes
"Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it’s an opportunity to reflect, grow, and build resilience."
"You can’t show up fully for your kids if you don’t first show up for yourself."
"Resilience is about finding strength in vulnerability and rediscovering the authentic you."
Contact Information
Host: Tiffany Lorraine Galloway
https://linktr.ee/theresilientmother
Guest: Alyssa Brade – Maternal Mental Health Advocate
https://www.facebook.com/authoralyssabrade
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