Digest

This episode of Mommy and Me features Jenny Garth and her daughter Lucabella discussing their unique mother-daughter relationship. They talk about the challenges of living in different cities, their mutual respect for each other, and Jenny's parenting style. Lucabella shares her experience of being the oldest daughter and how she feels about her mom's parenting. Jenny reflects on her own childhood and how she's tried to create a different kind of mother-daughter relationship with her daughters. They also discuss the importance of family and how their relationship has evolved over time. The episode ends with Lucabella expressing her pride in her mom's podcast and her excitement for the future of the show.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode and the podcast, Mommy and Me, hosted by Jenny Garth. It also mentions that Lucabella, Jenny's oldest daughter, will be joining her on the podcast.

00:01:54

Mother-Daughter Relationship

This Chapter delves into the unique bond between Jenny and Lucabella, exploring their mutual respect, the challenges of living in different cities, and Jenny's parenting style. Lucabella shares her perspective on being the oldest daughter and how she feels about her mom's parenting.

00:25:46

Lucabella's Perspective on Jenny's Podcast

This Chapter focuses on Lucabella's thoughts on Jenny's podcast. She expresses her pride in her mom's work and her excitement for the future of the show. They discuss the podcast's messaging about choosing yourself first and how Jenny has instilled this value in her daughters.

00:29:25

Mother-Daughter Relationships

This Chapter explores the different dynamics of mother-daughter relationships. Jenny shares her own relationship with her mother and how it differs from her relationship with her daughters. They discuss the importance of family and how their relationships have evolved over time.

00:36:12

Balancing Work and Motherhood

This Chapter focuses on Jenny's experience of balancing work and motherhood. She shares how she brought Lucabella to work with her when she was a baby and the challenges of being a working mom. They discuss the importance of having support systems and the need for societal changes to better support working mothers.

00:38:31

Identity and Names

This Chapter touches on Lucabella's identity and her name. She shares how her parents have given her an identity crisis due to her unique name. Jenny expresses her belief that women should keep their own names after marriage.

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Q&A

• What are some of the challenges of having a mother-daughter relationship when you live in different cities?

  Jenny and Lucabella discuss the challenges of living in different cities, but they emphasize that they make it work by staying connected through regular communication and making time for each other when they can.

• What is Jenny Garth's parenting style?

  Jenny describes her parenting style as one of mutual respect, trust, and a focus on her daughters' individual needs. She believes in giving her daughters the space to make their own decisions and supporting them along the way.

• How does Lucabella feel about her mom's parenting?

  Lucabella expresses her appreciation for her mom's parenting style, particularly her hands-off approach and her trust in her daughters to make good decisions for themselves.

• What are some of the challenges of balancing work and motherhood?

  Jenny shares her own experiences of bringing her daughters to work with her and the challenges of being a working mom. She emphasizes the importance of having support systems and the need for societal changes to better support working mothers.

• What is Lucabella's perspective on her mom's podcast?

  Lucabella is a big fan of her mom's podcast and is proud of her work. She appreciates the podcast's messaging about choosing yourself first and how it reflects the values that Jenny has instilled in her daughters.

• How does Jenny's relationship with her mother differ from her relationship with her daughters?

  Jenny shares that she has a different relationship with her mother than she does with her daughters. She believes that she has intentionally created a different kind of mother-daughter relationship with her daughters, one that is more open and communicative.

• What is the importance of family in Jenny and Lucabella's lives?

  Jenny and Lucabella both emphasize the importance of family in their lives. They believe that family is a priority and that it's important to make time for each other, even when life gets busy.

• What are some of the key takeaways from this episode of Mommy and Me?

  This episode highlights the importance of strong mother-daughter relationships, the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, and the value of family. It also shows how mother-daughter relationships can evolve over time and how important it is to have mutual respect and trust.

Show Notes