46. Being the World's Okayest Mom with Amanda Gurman

If you struggle with being “good enough” and feel guilt for taking care of yourself, mama, this is for you!

Ever feel torn between the relentless demands of parenting and the whisper of self-care? Amanda and I open our hearts about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with the desire for alone time while raising kids.

  • We call bull on the guilt, the pressure to be a "good" mom, and the profound lessons learned as we figure out what authenticity means.

  • We talk about the significance of setting boundaries and embracing self-care as a non-negotiable part of motherhood. 

  • We dissect the subtle art of using personal time to recharge and the courage it takes to parent solo when partners are away. 

  • We call out the martyrdom narrative that social media often amplifies and craft a definition of motherhood that fits each person.

This episode is an invitation to normalize the discussions on maternal mental health struggles, recognizing that wanting to escape doesn't equate to failure as a parent. 

Listen to this episode if you'd like to know about the gray areas of motherhood, embracing the notion that sometimes, being the "world's okayest mom" is not only enough; it's everything.

4 Ways to Brainwash Yourself Into Believing You’re A “Good Enough” Mother

(ok, so it’s not brainwashing, but it was a catchy title ;))

  1. Deal with your S.H.I.T.

  2. Give yourself permission to ask for what you need and actually follow through you experience more present, patience and happiness as a mom.

  3. Talk about it, whatever your it is!

  4. The answers can be found in the grey, but never in the black and white, or at least not the answers you want.

 

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Guest: Amanda Gurman ✨ Host of the Honest as a Mother Podcast

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▪️I help women own their vulnerability & turn it into strength &stories


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Kayla Huszar

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who guides millennial mothers to rediscover their authentic selves through embodied art-making, encouraging them to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Through individual sessions and her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla cultivates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities outside of their role as parents, connect with their intuition and inner rebellious teenager, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

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