Show Notes
Is your Inner Fire burning steadily? Or maybe it feels barely lit under the chaos and demands of motherhood?
How societal norms, lack of community and our own expectations impact the flame within?
What can we do to ignite and nurture it to create change at home and in the world?
If you are curious to find answers to that this episode is for you.
Today I speak with Beth Berry, a coach, teacher, mother of four daughters and author of the book Motherwhelmed.
A revolutionary at heart, she helps mothers get more of what they want and need to feel fulfilled and empowered despite the odds. She believes that self-aware, self-compassionate, well-supported mothers who know themselves to be worthy of pleasure and joy-filled lives are powerful beyond measure and essential to the healing of the world.
Topics covered in this episode:
· Beth’s story of becoming a mum
· What Soul Fire is and how it manifests in our life
· How Motherhood impacts our Inner Fire
· Restoring our worth in the world
· Coming back to feeling Alive
· Ways to keep our inner fire burning
· What it means to be a changemaker in modern world
· Challenging societal norms around the value of care work
This conversation was introspective, inspiring, and illuminating!
Hope it helps you honour and embrace your inner fire so you can bring it to the world and Shine!
Enjoy!
To learn more about Beth and how she supports mums click the links below:
Website - https://revolutionfromhome.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/revolutionfromhome
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revolutionfromhome/
Motherwhelmed Book: Motherwhelmed
About your Host: Gosia Scarrott is a Business and Confidence Coach and a new mum to Olivia. She is passionate about empowering women to see and believe their worth so they can bring their unique fire to the world and Shine!
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