29. Momplex Chat- Parenting with Anxiety: A Conversation with Tori Humphrey

Motherhood is demanding and it is so important as moms to focus on your mental health and balance, not only to survive and thrive but also to be at our best because we have the responsibility to guide and lead our little humans.   In today’s episode, I am talking to Tori Humphrey, a mom of two with an extensive and incredible background in education, psychology, and counseling. She's also the founding member of Dreams 33, a remarkable nonprofit foundation supporting our foster youth in the country. She is a pillar of a mom who kicks butt and does it all!    During our powerful conversation, Tori opens up and shares her own personal journey dealing with anxiety and how she shows up every day for her family. She talks about the beautiful journey of motherhood, advice for the challenges we face as moms, and how as moms it is possible to have a whole host of accomplishments and raise children at the same time.   In this episode, we cover:

• Tori shares more about her own decisions to have children and how she got into her career [0:35]
• Learning to cope with anxiety, its stigma and how it shows up in life and motherhood [13:06]
• The reality of postpartum anxiety and some signs to look out for  [23:39]
• Prioritize self advocacy and seeking support as moms [36:34]
• The biggest misconceptions around anxiety and motherhood [45:46]
• Tori shares how she shows up for herself every day [59:18]

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