Episode 5 - Motherhood Reclaimed: Building Villages and Challenging Norms with Danika Norman

All Our Little Messes

When I first became a mother, I remember feeling like an island - alone and isolated. But then I met mothers like Danika Norman, a mother of three and founder of Victory Mamas, who took a simple idea of starting a mom's group and turned it into a thriving business. Today, Danika and I are going to share stories, experiences, and insights about motherhood, and the crucial role of community in navigating these early years.
We'll explore the stark contrast between the nurturing communal structures of early civilizations and our modern day society that often leaves mothers feeling unsupported and isolated. We'll challenge the common belief that postpartum depression is simply to be expected, and discuss how this narrative has shifted our power and knowledge as mothers. We will also dig into the medicalization of motherhood, and how it has led to a disconnect between mothers and their children. With Danika's expertise, we'll highlight the importance of support systems like midwives and postpartum doulas in bridging this gap.
Finally, as two mothers who have experienced the difficulties of building our own villages, we will share practical steps on how to find and foster relationships in our local communities. We'll talk about the power of understanding ourselves, initiating conversations, using social media, and hosting meetups to connect with others. Whether you're a new mother or a seasoned one, whether you're finding your village or just interested in the dynamics of motherhood and community, this conversation is sure to offer you both rooted wisdom and tangible solutions.
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