Exactly one year ago today—on the day before Thanksgiving—I made a big decision: I was finally going to commit to developing and launching a podcast. It had been swirling around in my head for a while, but I kept getting stuck on the same question: What would it be about?

Then, on that day last year, I finally decided to stop overthinking and start doing. I put my money where my mouth was, made a financial (and mental) commitment, and signed up for Jill Carr’s Podcast Launch Academy—all while lying in bed.

Now, a year later, I’m taking a moment to reflect on how far I’ve come, and I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful. Grateful for this journey. Grateful for all the support I’ve received. Grateful for each of you who listens, shares, and connects with this podcast. And grateful that I’ve made it to episode 12!

So, this episode is all about YOU—the listeners who make this so rewarding. I wanted to take a beat and answer some of the questions you’ve been curious about. A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a question!

If you have more questions or ideas for future episodes, I’d love to hear them. Send me a DM on Instagram.

In this episode, we dive into your amazing questions. Here’s a sneak peak of what we cover:

• My journey of practicing patience—it’s something I work on daily.

• Why Tara Mohr’s Playing Big is a must-read for every woman (seriously, go grab it!).

• The truth about feedback: It says much more about the giver than the receiver.

• It’s normal to feel resentful or unappreciated sometimes. What truly matters is how we communicate and navigate those moments.

• A fun holiday confession: our Christmas trees keep getting bigger every year. This time, I’m bringing a tape measure to make sure it fits through the door. 

• And yes, I’ve finally joined TikTok—come find me there!

Resources & Links:

• Here’s Tara Mohr’s blog post about unhooking from praise and criticism. And one more plug for her book, Playing Big. Every woman should read it. 

• If you’re a nerd like me, you may want to read more about positive distinctiveness, this is for you.

• I found this article about overcoming resentfulness. It has some techniques for managing resentfulness that you can put into practice in your own relationship.

Connect with Christine:

• Follow on Instagram

• Follow on TikTok

• Check out my website

More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

Tune in for honest conversations, genuine stories, expert insights, and a supportive community that understands the unique circumstance of navigating parenthood as a millennial. Together we’ll rewrite the narrative, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the diverse voices that make up our generation.

Let’s redefine what it means to be a mama in the millennial era.

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