Family Ties: Navigating Parenthood's Next Steps

Fierce and Fearless

To have another child or not? It's a question that weighs heavily on many parents' minds.

In this episode of Fierce and Fearless, Zoe and I, Sonali, come together to dive deep into the complex decision of parents to have more children.

We're joined by special guest Karishma, a writer, director, and mother of a six-year-old. The trio explores the emotional, practical, and personal aspects of expanding their families, discussing everything from pregnancy experiences and parenting styles to work-life balance and relationship dynamics. They share candid insights about their fears, joys, and the unexpected lessons of motherhood. The conversation culminates in a fun rapid-fire round, revealing their thoughts on various parenting topics.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Exploring the dilemma of having more children

(05:23) Karishma's journey: From not wanting kids to considering a second child

(10:47) How motherhood shapes identity and career

(15:32) Balancing personal time and being present for your children

(21:18) The impact of having multiple children on relationships and self-care

(26:45) Adoption as an alternative: Weighing the pros and cons

(31:20) Sibling dynamics: How does the first child adapt to a new sibling?

(36:58) Parenting styles: Similarities and differences with our own upbringing

(42:10) Rapid-fire round: Quick takes on various parenting topics

(47:35) Final thoughts: Making peace with the decision to expand your family

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Welcome to Fierce & Fearless, the ultimate podcast experience tailor-made for the modern woman who's all about juggling the many facets of life with finesse. Motherhood, Fitness, Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Mental health - we cover it all because we firmly believe that you deserve and can have it all!

Joining forces are your trusty co-hosts, Sonali Saraogi Singh, a seasoned food and beverages connoisseur and the brilliant mind behind Feed Smart, and Zoe Modgill, a fitness dynamo and the creator of Stronger with Zoe - an online fitness platform for women.

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