Episode Summary from Part 1 & 2 In this conversation, SavyD, Savannah, shares her life story and the challenges she has faced as a parent. She discusses the impact of her military service and deployment to Afghanistan on her parenting style. SavyD opens up about overcoming shame and the importance of vulnerability in building a supportive parenting community. She also talks about the differences in parenting her son and daughter and the importance of nurturing their passions. SavyD shares her experiences of striving for stability and overcompensating as a parent. She highlights the role of supportive figures in her life and the challenges of balancing work and parenting. The conversation explores various themes related to parenting, career transitions, health challenges, building trust in relationships, communication, work-life balance, and prioritizing children. The speaker shares personal experiences and reflections on these topics, highlighting the importance of emotional connections, stability, and effective communication in parenting. The challenges of balancing work and family life, as well as the impact of health issues on parenting, are also discussed. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the resilience of children and the need for parents to prioritize their well-being. In this conversation, Savannah discusses the pressure to do everything as a parent and the fear of not being enough. She shares how she focused on creating meaningful memories with her children and the impact it had on them. Savannah also talks about her journey of healing and finding peace, as well as the role of the VeeFriends community in her parenting. She emphasizes the importance of building self-esteem in children and the positive influence of kindness and support.

Takeaways from Part 1

• Military service and deployment can have a significant impact on parenting style and approach.
• Overcoming shame and being vulnerable is crucial in building a supportive parenting community.
• Understanding and nurturing children's passions can help them thrive and develop their unique identities.
• Striving for stability as a parent can sometimes lead to overcompensating and missing out on important moments.
• Having supportive figures in life can greatly impact one's parenting journey. - - Emotional connections and open communication are crucial in parenting.
• Career transitions and health challenges can impact parenting and family dynamics.
• Building trust and stability in relationships is essential for a healthy family life.

Skip to Sound Bites from Part 1 00:00 Introduction and Niche Community 00:31 Background and Life Story 04:18 Impact of Afghanistan Deployment on Parenting 05:12 Overcoming Shame and Being Vulnerable 07:44 Understanding Shame and Its Effects 09:46 Importance of Vulnerability and Raw Honesty 11:37 Creating a Supportive Parenting Community 13:54 Parenting Differences Between Son and Daughter 16:17 Understanding and Nurturing Children's Passions 20:06 Striving for Stability and Overcorrecting 24:20 Balancing Stability and Parenting 25:45 Challenges and Support from Adoptive Parents 28:43 Missing Milestones and Overcompensating 32:05 Dealing with Trauma and Seeking Stability 35:28 Supportive Figures in Life 38:15 Working and Parenting Challenges 39:45 Parenting and Emotional Connections 42:01 Career Transitions and Health Challenges 49:10 Building Trust and Stability in Relationships 57:41 Communication and Work-Life Balance

Broadcast on:

27 Mar 2024