Listen to hear how we are doing a year into pandemic parenting, and our thoughts about grief during this time. We chat about COVID trends + fads, distance + hybrid learning, the skills we need in 2021, and two of our favorite self-care practices.
Mentioned in this Episode: "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/AfterGrief-Finding-Your-Along-Long/dp/039917978X">The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss</a>" by Hope Edelman, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201105/the-anniversary-effect">The Anniversary Effect</a> blog, <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_skills_we_need_for_the_year_ahead">Greater Good Magazine</a> + <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happiness">The Science of Happiness</a> podcast
Shop Our Wellness Books: Kjersti's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Running-Mental-Health-Kjersti-Nelson/dp/1734160608">Running for Mental Health</a> + Kristi's book <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/self-care-101-emily-doliner/1138881843?ean=9781666237825">Self-Care Inspiration for Busy Parents</a>&nbsp;
Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thementalmile/">@thementalmile</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parentselfcare/">@parentselfcare</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kjersti_running_therapy/">@kjersti_running_therapy</a>

Season 2: Episode 3: Interview with Yogi & Mindful Parenting Coach Ilana Beigel

Join two moms, therapists and friends with over a decade of experience as Marriage and Family Therapists. Every other week Kristi and Kjersti will be talking about all things parenthood, wellness and career. Episodes will be a mix of honest and sometimes humorous conversations between us, and other times with featured guests. We can’t wait to connect with more parents to walk The Mental Mile together!