Why does upgrading your life often come with stomach-churning fear? In this candid episode of ‘My Mama Summer,’ I open up about the emotional rollercoaster of making major life changes, such as moving cities with my family.
I share my internal struggle with balancing excitement and terror, the pain of disappointing loved ones, and my journey to overcome people-pleasing habits. You’ll get a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of pursuing personal growth, coping with fear, and the importance of prioritising one’s own needs.
I also reflect on past traumas from previous moves, discusses the challenges of leaving people behind, and emphasises the necessity of following our dreams at the risk of others’ disappointment.
My message is one of resilience, self-compassion, and the difficult yet rewarding path of stretching into a new identity.
If you prefer to read this episode, you can do so here.
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Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)
Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.
In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.
My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.
You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at mymamasummer.com and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.
Your Host
Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.
Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer
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Timestamps:
00:00 Facing the Fear of Life Upgrades
01:50 Announcing the Big Move
03:02 Coping with Change and Disappointment
03:57 Balancing Personal Growth and Relationships
04:33 Overcoming the Freeze Response
06:19 Embracing Imperfection and Moving Forward
07:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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