Episode 220: Kristin Mize

 

 

Kristin Mize joins me around the table. Former guest of this how, Katie Hearn, connected me with Kristin. She thought we would be fast friends and boy was she right. We recorded this back in February and after recording we planned to get our families together but then COVID19 struck. She is a mom of 3 boys and her instagram is so funny especially during these quarantine times.

Kristin is a therapist and licensed clinical social worker who works with moms and mental health. She is a survivor of perinatal depression when she was pregnant with her twins. So she is not only school certified but life certified as well to help women walk through so many aspects of mental health.

Kristin talks to me about depression, anxiety, OCD and even PTSD in regards to motherhood. She shares signs to look for that show you may be experiencing more than just the baby blues; perfectionism in parenting; how to make your expectations more realistic; what drives our anxiety; and practical steps you can do today to help. This is such a good conversation and helpful in light of the heightened anxiety surrounding our current season of life in light of COVID19.

 
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Takeaways:

  • “You can’t operate on all cylinders at all times in all areas.”

  • "We can’t do it all and it’s okay to ask for help.”

  • We need to learn how to develop some self-compassion especially when it comes to setting expectations on ourselves.

  • Think about 5 things that will help you manage your anxiety.

Discussion Questions:

  • Have you ever struggled with any anxiety in regards to motherhood?

  • What thoughts do we have tied up to being a perfect or good mom?

  • What is it realistically look like to be the good enough mother that I know I can be?

  • What would help you create realistic expectations?

  • Can you recognize what anxiety sounds like? 

  • What is a phrase that you can learn to say to yourself when anxiety is speaking?

  • What is something you can do today to help your own anxiety?

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Connect with Kristin:  Website // Facebook // Instagram

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