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Published Apr 12, 2023

181. Learning to Live Life Fully with Mallory Ervin

Mallory Ervin, a lifestyle brand creator, opens up about her journey from addiction to living fully, sharing insights on daily practices, mindset shifts, parenting, and overcoming adversity to lead a life of authenticity and joy.
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  • Present Parenting

    Mallory Ervin discusses the challenges of being a present parent amidst modern distractions. She emphasizes the importance of modeling resilience and prioritizing her children despite her busy career. Mallory shares how her husband supports her in balancing work and family life, highlighting the need to sometimes leave things on the table to focus on family.

    I want them to know, even though I had a big job and a big career and all these things that were going on that I chose that they were first, that I chose them first, and that it's hard to do both things.

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    Balancing these responsibilities is a constant battle, but she strives to be intentional with her time and actions. 1 2

       

    Birth Order Dynamics

    Mallory and Kelly discuss the impact of birth order on parenting and children's behavior. As the oldest child, Mallory relates to the pressure of being the example and how this influences her parenting style. They both share anecdotes about their children's differing personalities and the challenges of balancing passion and parenthood.

    My first is just the same. He will cry. He, like, his lip is quivering. If he feels like he's disappointed you.

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    Despite the challenges, Mallory finds joy in the delayed gratification of parenting and strives to get it right. 3 4

       

    Legacy and Values

    Mallory reflects on the importance of aligning her values with her daily actions to live fully. She shares how she reassesses her priorities to ensure they match her values, emphasizing family, faith, and health. Mallory discusses the silver linings of her past struggles, which allowed her to reconnect with her true self and live a more meaningful life.

    If I say, here, here are my values. Number one, family. Number two, faith. Number three, health. Number four. Work. I say that, okay, look at my life. What are my hours in the day spent?

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    This alignment helps her maintain congruence between her values and lifestyle. 5 6

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