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Stassi Schroeder Clark on Motherhood, "You Can't Have It All," and Reality TV

Not Skinny But Not FatOctober 3, 202448 min34,211 views
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Motherhood and Family Size

  • 👶 Stassi discusses the profound feeling of accomplishment in raising two children and the challenges of family logistics, like needing a larger car for three kids.
  • ✈️ She expresses a desire for a big family but acknowledges the significant difficulties in traveling with more than two children.
  • 🏆 Families with more than two children are described as "champions" or exceptionally wealthy due to the immense effort and resources required.

"You Can't Have It All" and Parental Guilt

  • 📚 Stassi's new book, "You Can't Have It All: The Basic [__] Guide to Taking the Pressure Off," challenges the notion that women can achieve everything perfectly.
  • 😥 She admits to experiencing constant mom guilt, even when working, and the struggle of balancing career and family life.
  • 🎭 The book contrasts with her previous idea of writing a "girl boss" book, shifting focus to accepting imperfection and finding contentment.

Parenting Challenges and Dynamics

  • 💔 Stassi shares experiences with children favoring one parent, like her son calling for "Papa" and her daughter's shifts in affection.
  • 🧠 She discusses the emotional impact of children's words and the importance of having thick skin as a parent.
  • 👦 Girls are perceived as tougher to parent, while boys may offer a different kind of emotional fulfillment.

Reflections on Career and Reality TV

  • 📺 Stassi discusses her return to reality TV, emphasizing that she would only do so if it felt "fully right" and on her own terms.
  • 👑 She recounts a past opportunity to return to Vanderpump Rules that didn't materialize as expected, highlighting her desire for career control.
  • 🌟 The conversation touches on the evolution of her relationship with Lisa Vanderpump and her perspective on reality TV dynamics.

Media and Pop Culture Commentary

  • 💔 Stassi offers her take on J.Lo and Ben Affleck's relationship struggles, suggesting J.Lo needs to "calm down" and Ben should be more supportive in public.
  • 📺 She expresses a strong dislike for "And Just Like That," finding it an insult to the original "Sex and the City" narrative.
  • 🧐 The discussion also covers the phenomenon of "girl boss" culture and its perceived pressures, using examples like J.Lo and Emily in Paris.
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