The Therapy Edit One Thing with Olga Thompson on why it's all okay
Sep 22, 2023
Olga Thompson, comedian, actress, writer and mother of three known as The Big Fat Greek Mother, brings humor and heart. She talks about reclaiming identity through motherhood. She explores gaps, the ‘defrosting’ after transitions, and why permission to feel matters. Playful parenting, messy honesty and small restorative rituals like swimming and stillness also come up.
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Value The Gaps In Motherhood
- Motherhood creates gaps that contain the richest opportunities for self-discovery and growth.
- Allow yourself to sit in those uncomfortable spaces rather than papering them over.
Don’t Compare; Improvise And Play
- Do not rush to fit someone else's mothering narrative; resist online tick-box comparisons.
- Play, improvise, and use what you have to stay sane and connect with your children.
Messy Love Still Raises Resilient Kids
- Children can grow into resilient, loving adults despite parental breakdowns or messy periods.
- The totality of messy love often shapes strong, tender children rather than wrecking them.
