Balancing Work, Personal Life, and Parenting

Summary

In this episode of the Savage Corner, the hosts Wesley Pearson and Summer Dean are joined by guest Caitlin, a content creator and coach. They discuss various topics including parenting, relationships, and the journey of becoming a life coach and content creator. Caitlin shares her experience as a single mom of two boys and the challenges she faces in balancing her cleaning business, coaching business, and personal life. The hosts and guest also touch on the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and finding partners who are already on a similar path of personal growth. The conversation in this part revolves around the themes of coaching and dealing with negative comments. The speakers discuss their experiences as coaches and how their personal life scenarios play into their coaching. They also talk about the challenges of coaching and how personal experience can be more relatable than formal education. They then shift to discussing the common negative comments they receive, such as judgments about appearance, and how they handle them. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the impact they hope to make through their work and their future goals and projects. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges of going through a divorce and the impact it has on parenting. They share their personal experiences and offer advice on how to cope with the feelings of loneliness and sadness when the children are not with you. They emphasize the importance of self-care, finding your identity outside of being a parent or spouse, and creating a positive and stable co-parenting environment. They also highlight the significance of healing from childhood trauma and building emotional resilience. The hosts recommend journaling and doing shadow work as practical tools for self-discovery and personal growth.

Keywords

Savage Corner, content creator, coach, parenting, relationships, single mom, self-care, boundaries, personal growth, coaching, negative comments, personal experience, relatability, impact, goals, divorce, parenting, loneliness, sadness, co-parenting, healing, childhood trauma, emotional resilience, self-discovery, self-care, journaling, shadow work

Takeaways

Balancing work, personal life, and parenting can be challenging, but taking breaks and focusing on self-care is important for overall well-being.

It is crucial to set boundaries and prioritize one's own happiness and personal growth in relationships.

Sharing personal stories and experiences online can create connections and provide support for others who have gone through similar situations.

Becoming a life coach and content creator can be a gradual process, often inspired by personal experiences and the desire to help others.

Financial compensation is important for content creators to sustain their work and support their families. Coaching is a new and challenging experience, but personal life scenarios can play a significant role in helping others.

Personal experience can make coaches more relatable and effective than formal education alone.

Negative comments, especially about appearance, are common on the internet, but it's important to focus on the positive impact and support from the community.

The speakers aim to make an impact by helping others feel seen, valued, and heard, and they are open to evolving and growing in their work.

They have different approaches to goal-setting, with one being more spontaneous and open to the flow of life, while the other is more structured and focused on personal growth and education. Coping with the feelings of loneliness and sadness when your children are not with you requires self-care and finding activities that bring you joy.

Healing from childhood trauma involves understanding your parents' perspective and forgiving yourself for the pain you experienced.