353: How To Build Social Support Systems That Serve You
As you grow and evolve in different areas of your life it is imperative that you build support systems that serve you.\xa0This doesn\u2019t typically happen by chance.\xa0It happens by design.\xa0\nWhile this takes effort and often vulnerability, the value of safe and sacred support systems is immeasurable.\nIt is common to make the mistake of leaning on one person or one group for all your needs.\xa0If you want to be really well supported it\u2019s important to have multiple networks and support systems to lean into.\xa0\nHere are some of my networks/support systems (in random order):\n\nMom friends\n\nFemale entrepreneur friends\n\nPodcaster friends\n\nRunning/workout/training friends\n\nForever Friends (high school/college)\n\nMy marriage\n\nThe purpose of these different support systems is that you need different networks to connect with people who are in the same place at the same time with the same needs, dreams, and interests.\xa0As you listen to this episode, you\u2019ll learn why it\u2019s not reasonable or wise to lean on one person or one group for all your needs.\nIt\u2019s so important to build these support systems because:\n\nYou must have a place to shine\n\nYou must have a safe place to be seen as you grow\n\nYou must have sacred places to connect with like-minded people\n\nAll of this preserves your mental health, improves your sense of worth, and helps you build a more dynamic identity.\xa0AND all of this helps you minimize and mitigate loneliness, isolation, depression, and anxiety.\nListen in to learn:\n\nHow to build support systems that serve you\n\nHow to release relationships that don\u2019t allow you to shine\n\nWhy some people are no longer your people and how to be ok with that\n\nWhere to find your squad and how to connect with them\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\nGet access to MOMENTUM Mamas and Shameless Mom Con 2020 during our wild & crazy Christmas in July event (starting July 20!) Get on our newsletter email list for full details:\xa0News Letter\n\n\nScary Mommy Speaks podcast\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices