
The Untraditional Podcast
Welcome to The Untraditional Podcast. This is your host, Myriam, a mom that loves to travel with my mixed and blended family and on my own.This Podcast is to address all facets of motherhood and normalize our struggles. And find some application answer to this every mommy question: HOW do I take a break ?This Podcast is a place where I will share insight, support, and guidance through my personal experiences as well as guest interviews. So, just curl up inside your blanket, sink into the couch or just keep real, probably do the laundry or do a kids drop off right? and take a listen every week as I take you into a journey to rediscover the woman within motherhood.This is The Untraditional Podcast.
The Untraditional Podcast
Raising Kids in France & Finding Balance: A motherhood chat with HGTV Eleanor Moore
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Myriam Banks
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Episode 26
Episode Summary:
In this episode, the host welcomes Eleanor Moore to the show. Eleanor, a real estate expert in France, shares her experiences of living in France, the differences in raising children there, the importance of self-care for mothers, and balancing work and family life. They also discuss cultural differences, societal expectations, and the challenges and joys of motherhood.
Key Discussion Points:
- Introduction of Eleanor Moore
- Eleanor's background and experience living in France
- The differences between raising children in France vs. America.
- The Importance of "Mommy time."
- Balancing motherhood and career
- Cultural differences and societal expectations regarding motherhood.
- The importance of self-care and balance for mothers
- The pressure and guilt associated with balancing motherhood and personal time.
- The importance of communication and support from partners.
- Societal expectations on women vs. men and equality in parenting.
- The need for mothers to prioritize their own happiness and well-being.
- Finding balance and delegating tasks
- Advice and insights on motherhood
- Eleanor's contact information and real estate business
Notable Quotes:
- "Work is important, but life is more important."
- "Motherhood has to be your motherhood. Whatever you feel your motherhood should be and what will make you feel fulfilled as a woman is your motherhood."
- "Children, all they need is happiness and love."
- "Make the right choice, make the right choice."
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