Helping Mothers Find Community With Tina Gauthier
Episode description
Let's get to know the founder of the Supported Mom Initiative of Central Massachusetts, Tina Gauthier, in this week's episode! Her mission is to allow all parents to have the opportunity to interact in a safe environment through educational support groups that deal with a variety of topics and hold a variety of talks. When she had her children, she desperately wanted something, but our neighborhood didn't have it. She is a devoted mother to her beloved children, Charlie and Luke, and a proud wife to her husband, Casey. She likes to dance, cook, and do short workouts. She also enjoys a good podcast, and she is a sucker for good sunsets.
Episode Highlights:
- How she transitioned into sobriety and her new life. (2:14)
- Be your own business owner. (7:56)
- How hard was it to give it all up? (10:14)
- How Tina’s confidence has increased. (15:05)
- The journey of having kids. (20:40)
- What can we expect from Tina’s work? (23:34)
- What are we hoping to accomplish when this initiative starts? (28:08)
- Pelvic floor therapy after having a baby. (30:17)
- What is a veteran mom's support group? (35:32)
Key Takeaway:
"I simply want to create a community where women feel supported and aware that they are not fighting alone. The notion that I can do everything on my own has received a lot of attention in our culture, but asking for help is never a bad idea. We are stronger when we work together; our strength is in our unity."
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