Episode 34 - Becoming A Teen Mama, VBAC And Slow Living With Vanessa Hammond
In this week's episode I speak with Vanessa Hammond. Mother of two, wife and homeschooler based on the Gold Coast. Vanessa’s life was turned upside down when she unexpectedly found herself pregnant at 18 years old, but as life has it, it turned out to be the most beautifully transformative opportunity to truly step into who she was to become.
Vanessa is raw and honest about her life as a mother, her priorities and how she chooses to show up for her family. Get ready for a beautifully grounded wisdom from this super special women.
We talk about…
Becoming a mum at 19
How her partner reacted to the news of her pregnancy and how that shaped Vanessa’s mindset
How motherhood fast tracked her growth
How motherhood helped her establish new habits around wellness and helped build out her values
Why Vanessa and her husband chose to homeschool their children
How her children's personalities differ and how she uses that to approach parenting them individually
Her traumatic birth with her first child, Bambi and how that impacted her mindset
How her second birth healed and gave meaning in a greater way to her first
VBAC
Slow living with children and a partner who works away
People pleasing and how to prioritise your needs and values
Book recommendation from Vanessa - Slow by Brooke Mcalary
Find Vanessa Online
@vanessahammond
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