Unlearning Parenting: The Elder Millennial Perspective
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Erica Ramsey joins RA to discuss the profound transition from career-focused independence to motherhood and how she's navigating this unexpected journey while maintaining her identity and business.
• Success in business doesn't automatically translate to feeling prepared for parenthood
• Becoming a mother in the first year of marriage required a complete mental shift
• The "glass balls vs. rubber balls" approach to prioritizing family and work
• Counterbalance rather than balance is a more realistic framework for working mothers
• Grace is essential both for yourself and your spouse as you navigate new roles
• Children need more spiritual grounding today than previous generations
• Being intentional about what you're imparting to your children when starting a family later in life
• Understanding your child's unique personality rather than imposing your preferences
• Healing from past experiences is crucial before entering marriage and parenthood
• You can change and grow beyond who you've been in the past
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Erica Ramsey (00:00:00)
2. Career Transitions and Family Life (00:05:48)
3. Adjusting to Unexpected Motherhood (00:17:44)
4. Finding Balance Between Work and Family (00:26:09)
5. Giving Yourself Grace as a Parent (00:35:40)
6. Finding Identity Beyond Achievement (00:42:28)
7. Parenting as Older Parents (00:55:10)
8. Unlearning to Better Connect with Others (01:06:29)
9. Change is Possible: Closing Thoughts (01:17:47)
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