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3037: How Motherhood Slowed Me Down by Sonja K. Semion with No Sidebar on Mindful Parenting

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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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Jun 11, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3037: Sonja K. Semion reflects on how becoming a mother transformed her from a fast-paced, achievement-driven person into someone who embraces slowness, presence, and simplicity. Through quiet routines, mindful parenting, and a slower family life in a small Mexican pueblo, she discovered a deeper joy and fulfillment that reshaped her understanding of what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/motherhood-slowed-me-down/ Quotes to ponder: "Doing nothing was everything." "My career simply became another expression of who I am, but it was no longer all of me." "I found myself softening, caring less about planning my next big vacation or career move and more about living life in the presence of her daily growth." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices