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Published Jul 22, 2019

Mini-Ep 68: Body Acne Struggles with Priyanka Mattoo

Priyanka Mattoo joins hosts Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer to delve into balancing motherhood with self-care, the benefits of natural skincare practices, and embracing self-promotion. They also tackle practical solutions for body acne, sharing personal insights and effective tips.
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  • Parenthood

    shares her journey of balancing parenthood with two children, emphasizing the importance of self-care. She describes how her Saturday mornings are dedicated to spending quality time with her kids, despite the temptation to use that time for personal activities like working out 1. Priyanka acknowledges the challenges of transitioning from one child to two, noting that it took years to establish a routine that allows her some personal time 2.

    It's so fun to hang out with them on a Saturday morning and see them together that I don't want to miss a second.

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    She highlights the importance of recognizing her needs as an introvert and carving out alone time to maintain her well-being.

       

    Meditation

    Meditation plays a crucial role in strategy for managing anxiety and enhancing her mental health as a parent. She practices transcendental meditation, which provides her with 20 minutes of peace twice a day, helping to alleviate anxiety and improve her emotional resilience 3. This practice has been particularly beneficial in the transition to parenting two children, offering her a sense of calm amidst the chaos.

    I find that when I stick to it, it really helps the anxiety and kind of the... That's some time to myself.

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    Priyanka also emphasizes the joy and unexpected ease of having two children, as they entertain each other, allowing her some respite 1.

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