099 Becoming Mom: Transitioning Into Motherhood With Sonya Looney, Kikkan Randall, Kimmy Fasani, Belinda Baggs, and Marissa Colclasure

When Women Fly

This is an episode for all women everywhere. If you are finding motherhood hard, this episode is for you. If you are finding it hard to mother yourself, this episode is for you. If you aren't sure motherhood is right for you, this episode is for you too.
In this special compilation, we are featuring five rockstar guests who tell their stories of becoming moms.
Sonya Looney, professional mountain biker and entrepreneur, talks about shifting her perspective and finding out what's really important in life.
Kikkan Randall, Olympic Gold Medalist in nordic skiing and cancer survivor, on how having a child made her more in love with her sport, changed her body, and allowed her to come back stronger than ever.
Kimmy Fasani, pro snowboarder, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, on the myths of motherhood and the realities of balancing work and family life.
Belinda Baggs, environmental surf activist and ambassador for Patagonia, discusses sharing her passion with her son and what it was like to go from never wanting kids to becoming a mom.
And Marissa Colclasure, first Officer Pilot, skydiver, and Wingwalker, talks about the power of doing something that sets your heart on fire while the kids are watching.
This is an episode about self-discovery and self-actualization. I hope this compilation raises questions and provides support for you, wherever you are on your journey.
Topics Include:
- Finding clarity on the important things in life
- Questioning the value of "achievements"
- Deciding to have kids or not
- Deciding when to have kids
- How pregnancy affects our bodies
- Myths of motherhood
- The realities of balancing work and family life
- Sharing your passions with your kids
- And other topics...
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 87: Sonya Looney
Episode 22: Kikkan Randall
Episode 55: Kimmy Fasani
Episode 8: Belinda Baggs
Episode 36: Marissa Colclasure
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