Episode 234: Using Writing to Process Life’s Challenges with Rachel Nielson

Summary: <a href="http://extraordinarymomspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/westover-family-pass-0030.jpg"></a> Rachel Nielson is my totally amazing guest today. She is the host of 3 in 30 Podcast, she has two darling kiddos, and she's faced a lot of challenges in her life that have gotten her to where she is today. Losing her mom in her teens, pursuing adoption and IVF (at the same time!), and processing through all if it through writing... today we're chatting about it all! She's extraordinary and I know you're going to want to whip out your journal after you listen! <a href="http://extraordinarymomspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mommy-Pictures-00105.jpg"></a> <a href="http://extraordinarymomspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_0079-1.jpg"></a> Show Notes:  Rachel's Website: <a href="http://3in30podcast.com/" target="_blank">3in30podcast.com</a> Rachel's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/3in30podcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/3in30podcast/</a> Episodes from her show: <a href="http://3in30podcast.com/hope/" target="_blank">Three Messages of Hope for the Darkest Times</a> (about Katie's passing and the ups and downs of adoption) <a href="http://3in30podcast.com/ep-012-stop-being-mean-to-yourself/" target="_blank">How to Stop Being Mean to Yourself: Three of the Best Tools I Learned in Counseling</a> (I read my Eating Disorder narrative therapy) Articles from Power of Moms: <a href="https://powerofmoms.com/worth-fighting-for/" target="_blank">Worth Fighting For</a> (about my mom's battle with cancer) <a href="https://powerofmoms.com/eating-disorder/" target="_blank">The Surprising Way I Confronted My Eating Disorder</a> (full transcript of my narrative therapy) Connect with Jessica: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jessicadahlquist3/">Instagram</a>//<a href="http://www.facebook.com/extraordinarymomspodcast/">Facebook</a>//Email: <a href="mailto:jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com">jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com</a> This Show is Sponsored by: <a href="http://extraordinarymomspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/download-2.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.molekule.com">Molekule </a>Air Purifier is helping people breathe easier, cleaner air. If you struggle with asthma or allergies, you definitely want to check out this one of kind of purifier.  Go to <a href="http://www.molekule.com">molekule.com</a> and enter EMP at checkout for $75 off your first order.