In this episode, we talk with Crystal Escobar about her new book: My Life as a Wannabe Balanced Mom, specifically how she has navigated both motherhood and being a business entrepreneur. Those familiar with Mormon Stories Podcast will recall our earlier episodes with both Crystal and her husband Sean that detailed Sean's experience as a victim of sexual abuse and also detailing their journey out of Mormonism. Today's interview will expound on Crystal's experience as she learned to balance motherhood with her other life's interests, and how she rebuilt her idea of motherhood outside the paradigm of the Mormon Church.
Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism:
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The LDS Church’s Coverup of Sterling Van Wagenen’s Sexual Abuse of Sean Escobar and Several Others:
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We will also be joined by a few of her readers in the second part of the interview.
Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/crystal-escobar-wannabe-balanced-mom/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Crystal's Experience with Motherhood and Decision to Have Another Baby
08:11 Embracing Body Positivity and Confidence
11:06 Writing About Her Faith Crisis and Considering Apostolic Quotes
14:29 Guest Holly's Experience Balancing Motherhood, Career, and Faith Transition
20:49 Guest Leandra's Struggle with Perfectionism and Finding Balance
23:05 Guest Erin's Experience with Leaving the Church and Balancing Motherhood
33:15 Erin's Balance Tips and Coparenting
45:40 Advice from Guests and Finding Personal Identity
49:24 Deepening Emotional Intimacy with Children and Rebuilding Relationships
56:39 Importance of Reaching Beyond Surface-Level Relationships in the Church
58:03 Playful Idea of a "Wannabebalanced Mom Retreat"
59:33 Final Thoughts from Crystal
1:00:52 Thank You and Closing Remarks
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