In this episode, Diosa Llabaria, an artist and childcare specialist turned entrepreneur in emotional well-being and art therapy, joins Lili Le to discuss the importance of emotional wellness and self-care for working moms. Diosa shares her journey and how she ended up serving moms in the realm of emotional well-being. She emphasizes the significance of emotional energy and how it gives purpose to our thoughts and actions. Diosa also highlights the need for self-care and how it is often seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. She encourages women to prioritize emotional self-care and offers practical tips for incorporating it into daily life. In this episode, Lili and Diosa discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and how it can be used as a tool for personal growth and leadership. They also explore the concept of art therapy and its role in promoting emotional well-being and self-expression. Diosa shares her book, Femme Emotion, a reverse coloring book that guides readers through various art therapy techniques. They discuss practical ways to integrate art therapy into daily routines, emphasizing the importance of self-care and finding time for creativity. The conversation concludes with a discussion on resilience and the importance of thriving, not just surviving.
Takeaways
- Emotional energy gives purpose to our thoughts and actions.
- Self-care is often seen as a luxury, but it is a necessity for emotional well-being.
- Working moms often experience a loss of identity and need to reconnect with themselves.
- Emotional self-care involves talking to yourself with grace and kindness.
- Asian culture often overlooks emotional well-being and emphasizes external standards.
- Breaking generational trauma requires awareness and conscious effort.
- Leading by example is crucial in teaching children about emotional well-being and self-care. Emotional intelligence is essential for personal growth and leadership.
- Art therapy is a powerful tool for promoting emotional well-being and self-expression.
- Integrating art therapy into daily routines can be done in as little as 10-15 minutes per day.
- Resilience is the ability to cope and balance emotions, and it can be honed through self-awareness and proper outlets.
- Surviving means maintaining physical needs, while thriving means achieving a strong sense of self and purpose.
- Prioritizing emotional energy and self-care is crucial for personal growth and leadership.
- Creativity is a powerful tool for self-expression and healing.
- Finding time for self-care and creativity is possible by being intentional and prioritizing activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
- Resilience is about preventing overload and finding healthy coping mechanisms.
- Thriving is about knowing oneself, achieving goals, and embracing a sense of purpose.
- Art therapy can be integrated into daily routines, even with children, and can be a valuable tool for self-care and self-expression.
- Self-care and emotional well-being are essential for both personal and parenting journeys.
- Embracing creativity and self-expression can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
- Resilience is about finding healthy coping mechanisms and preventing emotional overload.
- Thriving is about knowing oneself, achieving goals, and embracing a sense of purpose.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Wellness and Art Therapy
06:30 Reconnecting with Identity and Purpose as a Working Mom
14:05 Overcoming Generational Trauma and Cultural Expectations
31:29 Diving into Emotional Intelligence
39:14 Integrating Art Therapy into Daily Routines
51:28 Thriving: Knowing Oneself and Embracing Purpose
Our Guest: Diosa LLabaria
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diosa.llb?igsh=aTUwZ2o5dDN6bWZs
Website: https://emmother.com/about-meFemmotions Book: https://payhip.com/b/8fX7o
Our Host: Lili Le
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/thefeminineleadership
Website: https://thefeminineleadership.co/
