031: Carmen: The Power of Community and Curiosity in Parenting

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How can vulnerability and curiosity transform your parenting journey? Join us as we sit down with Carmen Stramara, a seasoned parent and postpartum doula, who shares her transformative experiences of raising children across diverse locations from Germany to Savannah, Georgia. Carmen opens up about the unique challenges of frequent moves due to her husband's career and how building a robust support network became her lifeline. Her journey highlights the profound impact of community on mental and physical well-being during the postpartum period.

In our conversation, we delve into the teachings of relationship experts John and Julie Gottman, exploring the power of curiosity in deepening relationships. Carmen discusses how adopting a curious mindset can make others feel seen and valued, and we touch on the concept of vibrational patterns, emphasizing the importance of connecting with energies that amplify our own. This episode shines a light on the often-overlooked mental health benefits of overcoming isolation, particularly for new parents grappling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Finally, we explore Carmen's compassionate work as co-founder of Happily Raised and her role at the Mommy Center.

Tune in to discover how embracing different parenting styles and leaning on each other can create a thriving village for new families.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The transformative power of vulnerability and curiosity in parenting
• Carmen's experiences raising children with the added challenge of frequent moves
• The importance of building a robust support network as new parents
• Inspiration from the teachings of John and Julie Gottman on deepening relationships through curiosity

Resources from this Episode

• Use the code AHMANEED15 to save 15% on Carmen’s Happily Raised course at https://happilyraised.com

• Learn more about our work to support mothers through the postpartum phase at www.ahmaandco.com

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