Today is part 2 of a 2-part series with the incredible, honest, and inspiring Tracey Yokas. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, please take a moment to listen there first as it will help you to make sense of this second, very inspiring conversation. In this episode, Tracey and I discuss her relationship with her daughter and what it means and looks like to be a “securely attached” parent. With vulnerability and deep wisdom, Tracey shares her journey from being insecurely attached to being securely attached, the work that she put into getting there, and the joys and gifts that come from having an extraordinary relationship with her daughter today. Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in community. She is dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards authenticity and fulfills her mission by creating safe spaces where art, words, and vulnerability meet. A former entertainment industry professional, Tracey has an affinity for color-coded art supplies. She is the author of the book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing. Tracey shares about her family’s journey with mental illness and healing so that others will know they are not alone. Hope is real. Tracey earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, Ca. with her family, cats, and fish. You can find her on Facebook @traceyyokascreates, and Instagram and LinkedIn @traceyyokas. Links: www.traceyyokascreates.com The book on Simon & Schuster website: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bloodlines/Tracey-Yokas/9781647423452 Tracey’s Toolkit: https://traceyyokascreates.com/tyc-toolkit/ Subscribe for the free 32-page workbook to help beat fear, confusion, and overwhelm when a loved one is diagnosed with mental illness: https://traceyyokascreates.com/writing/#subscribe For more info about Kate Kripke, LCSW visit www.katekripke.com or find her on IG @katekripke Interested in learning about Kate’s maternal mental health coaching opportunities? Start here: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig For more information on the Oneclock, visit https://www.oneclock.co/ and start your day with a grounded nervous system. And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider taking a moment to rate, review, and send the podcast to 1 friend who might benefit. It takes a village and nobody should ever mother alone.