The holiday season can feel like a whirlwind for parents - a time filled with unique challenges that make boundary-setting and juggling logistics especially difficult. For many, the result is burnout. In this environment how can moms make space for themselves?

In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, Lalaina sits down with Megan Thompson-Hansen, a mental health therapist, new mom, and owner of Making Space Therapy, a private practice based in West Des Moines Iowa. 

Together, they explore practical strategies for navigating the emotional complexities and high expectations of the holidays. From granting ourselves permission to set boundaries or ask for help, to recognizing when thriving might be an unrealistic goal, this conversation is a heartfelt guide to finding balance and self-compassion during a demanding season.

00:54 - What has changed about the holidays for Megan as a new mom?

03:38 - How do we manage our expectations about the season?

05:17 - What are boundaries and why are they important?

08:39 - Logistics and communicating boundaries.

11:01 - What to do when your boundaries are met with anger or frustration.

13:30 - How do partners fit into all of this?

16:05 - What happens when we make space for our complicated feelings?

19:39 - What to do if you see someone who needs support.

20:55 - How to spot the signs of anxiety and depression, and suppot resources.

26:00 - Why thriving shouldn’t necessarily be a benchmark this holiday season

28:06 - What Megan has learned as a new mom.
29:57 - Accessible self-care. 

Join your host Lalaina Rabary every two weeks for light-hearted and fun chats with special guests about their motherhood journey. You'll also hear a sprinkling of expert tips and inspiring stories from the Momcozy community.

So, whether you're rocking your baby to sleep, taking a walk, or just need a moment for yourself, tune in and connect with your new village.

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LINKS

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Megan Thompson-Hansen on Psychology Today

Making Space Therapy Website

RESOURCES

Psychology Today

Postpartum Support International

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