Anna MacArthur joins us to discuss her powerful new book "Hope for Moms: It's Tough Out There, But So Are You," offering wisdom for mothers who feel everyone else has parenting figured out while they're just trying to keep everyone alive.

• Examining how we often use children as "walking report cards" to validate our parenting
• Creating a "Yes, No, Maybe" system to prioritize what truly matters for your family
• Finding your authentic self beyond motherhood through Anna's "This Sounds Fun" list approach
• Understanding that self-care goes deeper than bubble baths—it's about valuing yourself as worthy
• Navigating transracial adoption with honesty about preparedness and growth
• Embracing new activities (like horseback riding at 48) that aren't for the family but just for you
• Recognizing that parenthood feels like "whack-a-mole" and how to stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to others' highlight reels
• Moving from survival mode to thriving as you approach the empty nest phase

Pick up Anna MacArthur's "Hope for Moms" wherever books are sold and follow her journey on Instagram.

Amazon link to purchase Anna's book:
Hope for Moms: It's Tough Out There, but So Are You: Anna McArthur: 9781643435602: Amazon.com: Books

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