SummaryIn this heartfelt conversation, Tembi and Kimberly explore the profound themes of motherhood, loss, and identity. Tembi shares her journey through grief after losing her husband, the transformative experience of adopting her daughter, and the complexities of navigating life as a mother. They discuss the duality of joy and pain in parenting, the importance of embracing the present, and the significance of cultural identity. Tembi emphasizes the creativity inherent in motherhood and the need to honor all parts of one's journey, including the past. The conversation culminates in reflections on love, loss, and the beauty of re-nesting into oneself as children grow.Sponsors: LMNTOFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOODANIMA MUNDIOFFER: To get THE PUREST, MOST DELICIOUS, benefit driven Herbal Teas, go to AnimaMundiHerbals.com and use code: KIMBERLY20 for 20% your entire purchase.  USE LINK: Animamundiherbals.com and use code: KIM20 to get 20% off your purchase! Chapters00:00 The Power of Vulnerability and Change03:06 Embracing the Present: Lessons from Sicily05:53 Navigating Life and Death: The Cycle of Existence08:58 Unpacking Identity: Beyond Labels11:35 The Journey of Motherhood: Adoption and Attachment14:39 The Urgency of Parenthood: A Journey Through Cancer17:19 The Miraculous Connection: Adoption Story20:30 The Duality of Joy and Pain in Motherhood23:02 Returning to Roots: The Significance of Place25:52 The Grief of Growing Up: Navigating Change in Motherhood28:27 Navigating the Bitter and Sweet of Parenting28:56 Honoring the Journey of Transition29:58 Intentional Connections in the Re-Nesting Phase31:09 Reframing Emptiness as Spaciousness33:40 The Evolution of Relationships with Adult Children34:37 Grief and Curiosity in Parenting Transitions38:49 Opening the Heart to New Love43:41 The Complexity of Blended Families47:08 Redefining Creativity in Motherhood50:56 Embracing Multicultural IdentitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.