Welcome back to another episode, today, we're diving into a topic that touches the core of many relationships: marriage expectations. How do we navigate them, and why is it so crucial to get them right from the start? As part of this discussion we will also be tackling a controversial topic that's been making waves— the Tradwife movement. What does it mean to be a 'traditional wife' in today’s world, and why has it sparked such a heated debate? "Whether you’re planning to tie the knot or you’ve been navigating the marital seas for decades, today’s episode is packed with insights, tips, and a few surprises that’ll help you strengthen your partnership. So, let’s jump right in!

Key Discussion Points:

1. Marriage Expectations:
   • Importance of setting and communicating expectations in marriage.
   • Strategies for discussing expectations without causing conflict.
   • Handling mismatched expectations.
2. Tradwife Controversy:
   • Definition and origins of the Tradwife movement.
   • Why it's controversial: critiques from feminist perspectives and social implications.
   • Diverse views on embracing traditional roles in modern society.

We’ve covered a lot of ground, from how to set and manage marriage expectations to diving deep into the heart of the Tradwife controversy. A huge thank you to our listeners for tuning in. We hope you found this episode enlightening and thought-provoking. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us on social media — we love hearing from you!

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Summary: In this episode, we dive into the wild ride that is parenting toddlers. We talk about the biggest challenges of the toddler years, from tantrums to sleep routines, and share stories of funny phrases, heartwarming moments, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re in the thick of it now or looking back on those early years, we’ve got tips, tricks, and a whole lot of empathy to help you survive and thrive during this stage.

Discussion Topics:

• What were some of the biggest challenges we faced during the toddler years?
• How did our parenting style evolve as we adapted to their growing independence?
• Hilarious toddler phrases that still make us laugh.
• Techniques we used to handle tantrums effectively.
• Establishing a sleep routine and overcoming sleep challenges.
• Funniest and most heartwarming toddler moments.
• How parenting a toddler changes you as a person.

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Trigger Warning: Discusses intense experiences of near-miss survival and postpartum depression.

Welcome to a special episode of The Calm The Storm The Whimsy Podcast, where we explore stories of purpose within our Womanhood series. Today, we’re honored to have Terra Maroun, owner of Essential Blooms Natural Body & Skincare, share her profound journey through life-altering events and self-discovery.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Terra’s background as an Army wife, mother, and entrepreneur.
• How Terra connected with our podcast.
• Terra’s transformative experience with postpartum challenges and what it means to be a near-miss survivor.
• The importance of self-care and mental health from Terra’s personal perspective.

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• https://www.essentialbloomsskincare.com/

Connect with Terra:

• https://www.instagram.com/essentialbloomsskincare/
• https://www.facebook.com/EssentialBloomsBath/

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