26 Lessons in Parenting From a Mom Who Survived a Cat 5 Hurricane with Tara Pyfrom
Podcast:Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children Published On: Thu Feb 27 2025 Description: Have you ever felt like you were barely keeping your head above water as a parent? Do you sometimes wonder if you're strong enough to handle the challenges of motherhood? It's easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent, especially when facing unexpected challenges. In this episode, we talk to Tara Pyfrom, who shares her incredible journey of surviving Hurricane Dorian and finding strength through unimaginable circumstances, showing us that we all have the capacity to rise to any challenge. Her journey highlights the importance of community, resilience and rediscovering yourself through motherhood.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:The process of adopting her daughter, including the introspective process of paperwork and how that did not prepare her for parenthood.The harrowing experience of being trapped in her attic during Hurricane Dorian, and how she and her family were rescued.How Tara’s story can inspire hope and strength in other parents, reminding them that they are capable of overcoming difficult situations.Sometimes we need a reminder that we are stronger than we think, and that motherhood helps us discover strength we didn't know we had.00:00 Introduction and Host's Personal Struggles01:47 Guest Introduction: Tara Pyfrom's Story02:55 Tara's Life Before Motherhood05:46 Journey to Parenthood: Adoption Process09:04 Early Days of Parenting12:42 Settling into Parenthood and Family Activities14:47 Traveling with Young Children16:09 Parenting Advice for Young Kids18:06 Facing a Natural Disaster18:55 Surviving Hurricane Dorian21:13 The Aftermath and Rescue26:28 Rebuilding Life Post-DisasterLike this show? Pay it forward and share it with a friend.Love this show? Write a 5-star review — even one sentence ensures we keep bringing you the content you want to hear.Support the show to help keep episodes like this coming!Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message!Need some support reconnecting with yourself after becoming a mom? Book a Free Discovery Call to see if my services are the right fit for you.CONNECT WITH TARA PYFROMINSTAGRAM | WEBSITELEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM| FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE