In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I chat with my guest Dannii to explore the theme of expectations in parenthood, sharing personal experiences about how reality often differs from what is planned. We discuss the significant life changes that come with having a child, such as career shifts and the emotional challenges of childcare decisions. The conversation highlights the importance of flexibility, the impact of societal expectations, and the lessons learned from children, emphasising the need to trust one’s instincts and adapt to changing circumstances.
In this episode of the podcast we talk about:
- Expectations versus reality in parenthood, paritcularly how initial plans often change.
- How having children can lead to significant career shifts and the struggle to balance professional and personal life.
- The emotional challenges and decision-making involved in childcare, such as choosing between nursery and alternative options.
- The necessity of being flexible and open to change, as well as the importance of trusting one’s instincts.
- The lessons learned from their children, noting how these experiences have reshaped their perspectives and priorities.
Sound bites from this episode:
“You can’t plan for everything. And sometimes nature or people have just, you know, a different path than what you’ve planned and you have to kind of go with it and be a bit more flexible.”
“I always thought I was a really flexible person because I’ve got quite a lot of resilience, like, from my work as well and life. But I think that this has taught me something different about. Even if you’re flexible, it’s not always on your terms or what you might have expected it to be. But that’s still okay because it’s still beautiful.”
“Parenthood is like a massive punch to the face and everything is like a shock. And everything you thought you knew, it’s like a parallel universe.”
“I suppose you’ve just got to go with your gut, make the best decisions that you can in the time, and just hope for the best.”
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