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We're Back! Why I Paused and What 2025 Taught Me

Welcome to Season 4 of Dear Doula. After an intentional break, I’m back to talk about the emotional load of parenting and how the way we frame it shapes our experience. Modern parenting is often painted as exhausting and miserable, and I think it’s worth questioning what that mindset does to us and our families. In this episode, I share why 2025 felt overwhelming for me and what I’m choosing to do differently in 2026—being more intentional, putting myself back on my own list, and focusing on connection over survival. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Season 4 of Dear Doula & why I took a parenting break 01:00 – The emotional load of parenting in 2026 and modern parent burnout 02:30 – Why social media frames parenting as miserable (and how that affects us) 03:10 – “You only get 18 summers”: borrowed time and raising children intentionally 04:00 – Parenting mindset shifts: connection, gratitude, and emotional presence 06:40 – Why 2025 felt overwhelming as a working mom and business owner 09:10 – Putting yourself back on the list: self-care for parents in 2026 12:30 – Creating family non-negotiables and a parenting manifesto 15:10 – Intentional parenting vs perfectionism 18:00 – Reframing difficult stages: toddlers, tweens, and teens 20:30 – How to raise children more peacefully and intentionally in 2026 ******** 💬 Have questions or want to get in touch? ✉️ Connect with me, Brandi Jordan: brandi@deardoulapodcast.com 📸 Follow me: @brandi_jordan_official 📸 Follow the podcast for more: @deardoulapodcast