I’d say it’s a perfect time for a retrospective of the podcast series #Motherhood #LetsCreateAVillage.  The podcast series that connected me with so many wise guests and listeners from all over the globe. This is a series that I love and benefitted so much from hosting and producing as I too navigate this wondrous journey as a mum to 2 boys (now 9 and 6 years old). I also have a pup named Lucy who helped prepare me for motherhood,  she is now 12.

In 2019 I created a timeless three part special as a celebration of the series called, The Mother’s Day Revue including a bonus episode, featuring some of my favourite bits and ‘brand new hits’. Beloved guests who graced the series and helped me make sense and bring meaning, insight and joy to this experience include, Harriet Lerner, Asha Frost, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Ellen Bettmann, Christine Carter Ph.D, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, Dr. Laura Markham, Tanya M. Odom, Karen Brody, Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed, Michelle Osbourne, Renee Trudeau, Alane Freund, Helané Wahbeh, Irene Lyon, Nic Stack, Madonna Maher, Sheryl Paul, Kimberly Manning, Marion Light, Trine Veiss Mikkelson, Anna Seewald, my own beautiful mother, and more…

Part 1 – The Mother’s Day Revue: Part 1 with Harriet Lerner, Elizabeth Cohen, Sheryl Paul and more

Part 2- The Mother’s Day Revue: Part 2 with Dr. Laura Markham, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Christine Carter Ph.D, and more.

Part 3- The Mother’s Day Revue, Part 3 with Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed, Michelle Osbourne, Asha Frost, Tanya Odom, Ellen Bettmann &Nic Strack.

The Bonus Episode- The Mother’s Day Review Finale –

Featuring a special conversation with a special woman in my life: MY mother.
And other guests including Helané Wahbeh, Alane Freund, Trine Veiss Mikkelsen, Kimberley Manning, Renee Trudeau and more.
I also share more favourite bits and wrap up hits on topics that include: Feminism, sensitivity, nervous system health, intuition, menstrual health, self-care and more.

May you benefit and share it with those you know will as well.

Be sure to tune in to more conversations, series and audio experiences to connect you to your intuition and inner wisdom as you navigate this wondrous experience of living this life as you are. www.JulieinConversation.com 

Share in the comments below some of the nuggets of wisdom you are gaining from these conversations.

Here’s to you as you navigate these times, these times of ‘prolonged uncertainty’, as called by Esther Perel, these times that are accurately reflected in these words ‘ we are all in the same storm, but in different boats.’ Here’s to you during these times of fluctuating feelings, disruptions and change. Here’s to trusting the earth, to trusting yourself and to the possibilities before us.

Cheers to you, with love,

Julie

About me:

Julie is a Certified Life Coach and Intuitive Consultant based in Montreal, Canada. She is the podcast host and producer of Julie in Conversation and also the host of  “Dance your Intuition’  a monthly in person and virtual event.

Julie works with artists, changemakers, parents, entrepreneurs and people interested in their own well-being and that of their family, neighbours and planet. Julie helps individuals trust their intuition, use their voice for positive change, gain clarity, and lead with meaning and purpose; individuals going through life transitions, experiencing self-doubt, and feeling stuck; individuals on their way to publishing their book, writing their song, making their film, giving their talk and getting their kids’ to school on time.   www.JulieCusmariu.com

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Favourite bits and brand new hits from the series #Motherhood #LetsCreateAVillage with host Julie Cusmariu. In Part 1, celebrated author, and one of the most respected voices in the psychology of women, Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. returns to the conversation to talk about creating and maintaining healthy relationships when kids are in the picture. Other highlights include wisdom shared from Sheryl Paul, Madonna Maher, Dr. Christine Carter, Anna Seewald and Dr. Elizabeth Cohen. Listen all the way through to benefit from all the helpful tips and deep insights shared on relationships, the keys to happiness, the transitions we experience through motherhood and more.

Show notes:

What you will find in Part 1 and when:

Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.: Begins at *11:40 *
A conversation on creating a healthy relationship when kids are in the picture. Great practical tips and so much deep insight.
The Mother Dance
The Dance of Anger
Why Won’t You Apologize
www.HarrietLerner.com

Here is my entire conversation with Harriet Lerner from the series #Motherhood #LetsCreateAVillage

Sheryl Paul: *46:28 * ” I’m sure you’ve seen with your kids, with each notch of their own independence, you gain a little piece of your own self back.”
www.Conscious-Transitions.com

Here is my entire conversation with Sheryl Paul.

Madonna Maher: 56 mins. On fulfilling the unmet needs of our child self…” We have to start really mothering ourselves.”

Here is my full conversation with Madonna Maher.

Anna Seewald, M.E.D, parenting educator, psychologist, speaker
*59 mins*
“Try to seek positive experiences in your day, in your life, there are many. They don’t have to be level 10. They can be ordinary experiences.” “Try to absorb goodness. In order to change our mind we need to experience those experiences for 12 seconds longer…”
www.AuthenticParenting.com

Here is my full conversation with Anna Seewald.

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, NY city based Clinical Psychologist
*1:08:18
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen walks Julie through a relatable parenting moment. Related to shifting gears, changing hats from being at home to being at work. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen also shared about her personal journey through Divorce to being in a healthy loving relationship and how she helps clients heal through divorce and live radiant  lives.
www.DrElizabethCohen.com

Here are my two previous conversations on the series with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen. Here (The psychology of self-care and asking for help) and here (perfectionism and healthy communication).

Dr. Christine Carter, Author, Sociologist, Happiness Expert
*1:39:50

Latest scientific research on productivity and happiness.
She shares the key to happiness and insight into her Ted talk: The Power of Truth Telling.

Here’s my entire conversation from the #Motherhood #LetsCreateAVillage series with Dr. Christine Carter.

Here’s to celebrating you. Cheers.

For more episodes visit www.JulieinConversation.com

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“ A good apology is not about you “ explains Harriet Lerner in her newest book Why Won’t You Apologize? Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts. There are many forms of apologies. There’s the pseudo apology, the blame reversing apology, the high stakes apology, the heartfelt apology, the failed apology, there’s the over apologizer as well as the non apologizer. There is lots to explore and much gets unpacked in Harriet Lerner’s insightful and honest book.

Since my podcast series  #Motherhood #LetsCreateAVillage is dedicated to offering insight and inspiration along the journey of motherhood featuring expert guests, we also talked about how children learn to apologize.

Harriet’s bestselling book The Mother Dance: How Children Change Your Life is also part of the conversation. There is lots to talk about no doubt. Listen to the full conversation here.

We’re talking apologies and motherhood on Julie in Conversation. Celebrated author and renowned psychologist, Harriet Lerner joins the conversation.

Have a listen

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