Welcome back to Gaining Mom-entum! This is the final episode of season 1 and we are making it into a spectacular. Meghan & Abi celebrate reaching the end of their first podcast season, complete with many callbacks to the episodes that have come before. After sharing what podcasts have grabbed their attention lately (and Abi effectively auditioning to be a co-host of The Connect podcast), they get right into their conversation on taking up space. Both Abi & Meghan are feeling super celebratory and reflective and it shows throughout their conversation. They talk about what taking up space looks like with both of their differing identity perspectives, how those lenses affect the way they’re raising their children to take up space, and how their children are motivating them to claim their space through podcasting. While reflecting on their first podcast season, they discuss what excited them about starting this journey, their fears, the lessons they’ve learned, and what their highlights are from the season. They shout out their collaborators who have helped along the way (Bell from Thirst World Problems, Evan Dysart, and Catherine Cachia). They talk a little bit about what they have planned for season 2 then they end the season the same way it began, by celebrating their friendship. Thanks for joining the Gaining Mom-entum community! Stay safe and see you in 2021 for season 2!

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Music by: Evan Dysart (Follow Dysaart on Spotify and Bandcamp)

Artwork by: Catherine Cachia (IG: @catherinecachia, catherinecachia.com)

Some Resources for Reading, Listening, and Learning:

I Deserve To Take Up Space, and I Make No Apologies (Scary Mommy)

Making Space for Yourself When You Become a Mom (Seleni)

When You Grow Up Feeling Like a 'Mistake' (The Mighty)

What Being Non-Binary in Female-Centric Spaces is Like and How To Be More Inclusive (Everyday Feminism)

Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters (Motherly)

A Beginner's Guide to Taking Up Space (Shine)

How 7 Women Take Up Space In Their Everyday Lives (Refinery29)

On Being A Woman Who Takes Up Space (Medium)