70. The Journey of The Mothering Journal: Building Community for Moms with Sarah Lorente

The HER Effect® by Jaime Cross

Hey friend! Raise your hand if you're a mother and have felt disconnected, like you're out of having an out-of-body experience. Maybe you don't even feel like yourself anymore because you've gone through the journey of motherhood. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Sarah Lorente, the founder of The Mothering Journal. She's here to share her story and discuss how she turned her challenges as a mother into a mission to support other moms.

In this episode, we're tackling the tough questions and providing practical steps to help you connect with your purpose as a mother. We'll explore the importance of community, the power of vulnerability, and how to overcome the feeling of isolation many moms experience. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools and inspiration to find joy and fulfillment in your motherhood journey.

Hit play to dive deep into Sarah's journey with The Mothering Journal and learn how you can find community and support as a mom. Remember, you have what it takes to thrive in motherhood and beyond. Let's get started!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 Introduction: Jaime introduces the episode and shares her own experiences of feeling disconnected in motherhood.

• 1:00 Meet Sarah Lorente: Jaime introduces Sarah Lorente, founder of The Mothering Journal, and Sarah begins sharing her journey into motherhood.

• 3:00 The Early Days: Sarah talks about her messy introduction to motherhood and the challenges she faced early on.

• 5:00 Finding Purpose: How Sarah's faith and personal experiences led her to create The Mothering Journal.

• 7:00 The Birth of The Mothering Journal: Sarah shares how the idea for The Mothering Journal came to her and her initial steps in starting it.

• 10:00 Creating Community: The importance of creating a space for moms to feel seen, heard, and supported.

• 12:00 Overcoming Guilt: Discussing the common feelings of guilt among mothers and how to navigate them.

• 15:00 Real-Life Stories: Sarah shares some of the powerful stories featured in The Mothering Journal and their impact.

• 20:00 The Role of Social Media: The influence of social media on motherhood and how to balance it with real-life connections.

• 25:00 Building a Support System: Practical advice for mothers on creating their own support systems and finding community.

• 30:00 Final Thoughts: Jaime and Sarah wrap up the conversation with final insights and encouragement for moms.