In this episode, Steph sits down with Emily Sustar, owner of the Motherhood Collective, shares her journey from being a Montessori teacher to becoming a registered yoga teacher and focusing on supporting mothers. She started the Motherhood Collective during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide community and support for moms. Emily emphasizes the importance of connecting with one’s inner wisdom and finding stillness to navigate the overwhelming journey of motherhood. Emily also discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for flexibility and prioritizing family. She emphasizes the need for support, community, and appropriate maternity leave policies. Emily also shares her plans for the future, including continuing education, coaching a mountain bike team, and supporting women in building their skills and confidence.

Emily Sustar is an advanced Embodied Posture functional RYT 500, RPYT (registered prenatal / postpartum yoga teacher) and the founder and teacher at The Motherhood Collective. Emily is also a Birthing From Within childbirth education mentor. Emily has been teaching yoga classes in the La Crosse area for over a decade. Emily is a mama to three wild and wonderful kiddos and partner to her long time love and hubby, John.

If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more and follow Emily’s journey, head to www.themotherhoodcollectivelax.com or follow @themotherhoodcollectivelax on instagram and Facebook.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with your inner wisdom and find stillness to navigate the overwhelming journey of motherhood.

Practice self-compassion and acknowledge the challenges and struggles of parenthood.

Seek support from a community or trusted friends who can provide validation and understanding.

Balance motherhood and entrepreneurship by being intentional with your time and prioritizing family.

Surrendering to the changes and challenges of motherhood can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling experience.

Support, community, and realistic expectations are crucial for mothers during the transition into motherhood.

Maternity leave policies need improvement to provide adequate time for healing and bonding with the baby.

Continuing education and personal growth are important for mothers to support their children and community.

Resilience, vulnerability, and the growth of one’s family are sources of pride and motivation.