What if discipline wasn’t about control — but care?
In this powerful conversation, Kaylee sits down with Master Sang Mee Ko, a sixth-degree black belt, martial arts school leader, and mom, to unpack what real strength looks like after motherhood. From running a family business to raising a confident child, Sang Mee shares how structure, empathy, and self-discipline can coexist — without burnout or rigidity.
This episode explores how motherhood reshapes leadership, why boundaries matter just as much as compassion, and how modeling self-respect teaches children more than words ever could. You’ll hear honest reflections on balancing legacy and family, redefining fitness and strength postpartum, and why “all or something” beats perfection every time.
If you’re a mom navigating exhaustion, leadership, or the pressure to do everything right, this conversation offers a grounded, reminder: balance is not stillness — it’s adjustment.
Reflection Question: Where could a little more structure bring you peace instead of pressure?
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mothering Holistically
01:45 Master Sangmi Ko: Bridging Martial Arts and Motherhood
02:21 Evolving Perspectives on Balance and Leadership
05:42 Challenges in Teaching and Parenting
08:09 Balancing Family Business and Personal Life
10:43 Honoring Family Legacy While Seeking Balance
12:34 Experiences Over Material Gifts
16:17 Redefining Strength and Resilience in Motherhood
24:00 Parenting Reflections and Learning
26:11 Navigating Family Dynamics and Business
30:41 Communication and Respect in Relationships
37:10 Modeling Behavior for the Next Generation
42:18 Applying Martial Arts Principles to Parenting
46:30 Goal Setting as a Parent
50:32 The Importance of Pumse in Martial Arts
51:59 Planning for Parenthood and Personal Fulfillment
54:49 Modeling Balance for Future Generations
57:55 Understanding Rest and Recovery in Training
01:02:13 Leading with Gentleness and Strength
01:06:06 The All or Something Mindset
01:07:57 Mothering Holistically: Finding Balance
01:11:52 Thank you for watching!
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