Episode 73: Keli Reese – Fulfillment, Boundaries, and Fun in Motherhood

Keli has a heart for helping mothers replace anxiety and guilt with fulfillment and joy. She is the mom of 5 and recently went back to work. She is an educator who teaches fifth grade. She spent 11 years at home with her kids and has been back teaching for 2 years. We get to hear about that transition and she also shares about choosing joy in her life even in the hard times. She shares how she handled motherhood when it wasn’t necessarily what she thought it would be. We also talk about boundaries and what that looks like while raising kids.  What we talked about: 3:25- Introduction to Keli and her family 6:00- Going through the baby years even though it wasn’t what felt natural to her 16:00- Being firm but kind and setting boundaries with her kids 24:35- Choosing joy 29:25- Celebrating each stage of your kids’ lives 32:45- Pausing to feel emotions 37:05- Going back to work after being home for 11 years with the kids 42:25- Mom guilt 46:45- Her Ministry in Motherhood work and balancing that with parenting and teaching 56:25- End of podcast questions Show notes: Keli on Instagram Finding Quiet by Jamie Grace Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast Sponsors: Hello Skincare Use code “LindseyH20” for 20% off of your order Previnex Use code “Lindsey15” for 15% off your first order or “Immunity15” for 15% off Immunity Health Plus