This is a vulnerable share episode. We talk about the process of reinventing yourself during an emergency, and what it takes to show up as the person your loved one needs in that moment. Carly shares her experience of a recent accident involving her son and focusses in on how she approached parenting during a time of crisis. Emma and Carly talk about how the practice of reinvention throughout life can give us strength and lessons to draw from during a time of chaos. Carly talks about techniques she deployed to stay calm and how she was able to hold space for her son to process his emotions and start to heal.

Takeaways
Bravery is taking action in the face of fear.
Your calmness can provide safety for your children.
Every experience teaches us something about ourselves.
Support systems are crucial during crises.
Positivity is important but so is acknowledging the trauma.
Children borrow their emotional state from their parents.
It's okay to not have all the answers as a parent.
Embracing imperfection is part of the parenting journey.
Chapters
03:48 Carly's Race Schedule and Personal Growth
06:56 Emma's Career Transitions and New Opportunities
09:48 An Unexpected Emergency
14:57 Bravery in the Face of Fear
18:03 Navigating Stressful Situations
21:03 Reflections on Parenting and Growth
21:06 Navigating Vulnerability in Parenting
22:32 Creating Emotional Safety for Children
23:58 The Role of Calmness in Crisis
25:40 Facing the Unknown: A Parent's Perspective
27:52 The Importance of Support Systems
29:46 Balancing Positivity and Acknowledgment
31:14 Emotional Recovery and Validating Feelings
33:37 Lessons Learned from Challenging Experiences
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