Charlotte Kells Robertson (@phdmamanz) on Parenting While Studying, The Societal Roadblocks to the Progression of Mothers, The Self-Identity Crisis of Going From One to Two, Releasing Expectations, Parenting Girls, and Knowing When You're 'Done'
Your political ranting, mother-advocate, chaos aunties are back for another week! Here for your listening pleasure is the second half of my conversation with Charlotte Kells Robertson (aka @phdmamanz). In this episode, Charlotte answers the third, fourth, and fifth questions and as you can probably tell from the title, we manage to cover quite a lot of ground! (Us? Chatting? It can't be!) Charlotte, thank you for your knowledge and honesty and humour and alllll the taonga you gave me during this conversation.
I know by this point you are all absolutely in love with Charlotte and her whole vibe, so be sure to follow her here so you can keep up with all her goings on (including her refreshingly real insight to being a mum whilst doing a PhD!)
A huge, huge ngā mihi to Viva La Vulva for sponsoring this episode! It is such an honour to be a small part of the VLV whānau, and I am so proud to be associated with a brand doing such wonderful things for the vulvas of Aotearoa (and beyond!) the product I shouted out this week are the Soothing Postpartum Ice Packs and based on the fact that I still use them at least once a week with my gung-ho toddler, I think they're high on my recommendations list! Don't forget to use code VIVAMAMA for 20% off any orders over $50! Say it with me, everyone! "We love you, Viva La Vulva!!!!"
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Also, if you've read this far, here is a secret. I was drinking white wine out of my Artemis Ceramics boob mug during this episode, and by the end of the two hours I was eeeeever so slightly tipsy. You may notice that I get a bit louder and a bit gigglier by the end of the episode, THAT WOULD BE WHY. Ok now you know my secret. I trust you. Keep it safe.
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