While I'm away on my belated honeymoon I wanted to re-share an edit of one of my favourite episodes. I picked a part where Jacqueline Kelly and I delved into the intersection of motherhood, humanism, and the courage to speak out, particularly in response to the current genocide in Palestine.

Jacqueline shared her personal journey of navigating her online presence as a mother and business owner while addressing challenging topics. We also discussed the complexities of online communities, the responsibilities of those within the wellness and motherhood spaces, and the concept of "shift work" as a way to sustain engagement without burnout.

Jacqueline offered profound insights into how witnessing global suffering impacts her experience of motherhood, transforming joy into a powerful drive for change, and advocates for more accessible, community-focused support systems for all mothers.

Key Takeaways:

• Choosing humanism over silence involves speaking truth, even when anticipating negative consequences for visibility or business.
• True wellness and community cannot be built on silence or the exclusion of difficult conversations, particularly concerning human rights.
• Viewing activism or sustained support work as "shift work" can help manage overwhelm and prevent burnout, allowing individuals to rest while trusting others continue the effort.
• The deep love and joy experienced in motherhood can intensify the rage felt against injustice, providing potent fuel for taking a stand.
• There's a need to move away from exclusivity in the motherhood support sphere towards accessible, community-based care where all who need support can find it.

Episode Highlights:

• 01:00 How motherhood impacts activism and the decision to speak publicly about Palestine.

• 05:00 Questioning the wellness industry's selective engagement and silence.
• 07:30 Introducing "shift work" as a sustainable approach to activism and avoiding overwhelm.
• 11:00 Processing the complex cycle of emotions – horror, anger, gratitude, guilt, joy – while witnessing global events.
• 13:30 How "mother rage," born from love and witnessing injustice, fuels the need to act.

About the Guest:

Jacqueline Kelly is a coach supporting mothers through the transition and identity shifts of motherhood.

• Website: Our Brave Hearts (https://ourbravehearts.ie)

Episode Links:

• Illyin's Instagram: @mixing.up.motherhood

Connect with Megan:

Instagram: ⁠@‌HigherLove_withMegan⁠

Website: ⁠www.higher-love.com⁠

This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (lucylucraft.co.uk)

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