S6EP10: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-Worth: How Working Moms Can Reclaim Their Power Without Guilt (featuring Julia Sewell)
Feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? You're not alone, mama. In this powerful conversation with Julia Sewell, founder of The Self Made Mom movement, we're debunking the myth that mothers must sacrifice themselves to truly serve their families.
Julia shares her transformative journey from depletion and desperation to becoming the "sun" of her family's solar system - and how you can too. This isn't about choosing yourself over your children; it's about remembering that you're also a member of the family you serve.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🌟 The Self-Made Mom Mindset Shift
Why you need to put yourself back in the picture of your family unit
The difference between healthy sacrifice and self-abandonment
How to embrace your dual identity as both career woman and mother
📋 Practical Tools for Busy Moms
The three daily questions every mother should ask (including yourself!)
Julia's "behavior layering" method for sustainable change in just 15 weeks
How to apply business acumen to your personal life for better results
💪 Building Intrinsic Self-Worth
Why external validation is draining your energy (and what to do instead)
How to identify and celebrate your daily "wins" as a mother
The power of communicating your needs without guilt
👨👩👧👦 Modeling Healthy Boundaries
Teaching your children self-worth by demonstrating it yourself
How to ask for help proactively (not just in crisis mode)
Why letting others serve you is actually an act of love
About Our Guest: Julia Sewell
Julia Sewell is the founder of The Self Made Mom movement and author of the upcoming book by the same name. As a performance coach with decades of experience, she's impacted thousands of working mothers, helping them rediscover their power, intention, and joy without getting lost in service to their families and careers.
Julia deeply believes that working mothers need to be prioritized too, and her clients appreciate her vulnerable and direct approach to creating a life that is sustainable, joyful, and high-performing.
Connect with Julia:
Website: theselfmademom.com
Instagram: @theselfmademom
Book: "The Self Made Mom" (releasing January 2024)
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Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung:
Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/
Substack: https://substack.com/@leadfromyourheart
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Resources to Make Your MOM Life Easier ✨
Learning with Kelsey
You know that moment when you're looking at your toddler and wondering, "Am I doing enough to prepare them for school?"
Here's what I love about Learning with Kelsey: Kelsey gets it because she's lived it. As a former teacher AND a mom, she understands what kids actually need to thrive in kindergarten AND how overwhelming it feels trying to figure it all out as a parent.
Each month, you get beautifully curated boxes with hands-on activities that make learning genuinely fun (not stressful). The truth is, it's not really about the activities at all - it's about giving us confidence that we're nurturing our children's growth in exactly the right way.
Get curious about what intentional, joyful learning could look like in your home: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/5062
Plan to Eat
Let's be real - that 4 PM "what's for dinner?" panic is so real. (The one where you're standing in Target trying to remember what's in your fridge while your kids are asking for goldfish for the third time? Yeah, that one. 😅)
Here's what I'm learning about meal planning: it's not really about perfect Pinterest-worthy meals at all. It's about reclaiming your peace of mind and getting back precious time with your family.
Plan to Eat has been a total game-changer for our family - you can organize recipes, automatically generate shopping lists, and plan your week's meals in minutes.
The truth is, when we take care of this one thing, it creates space for what matters most: being present with our families instead of stressed about dinner every single night.
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