In 2020 I tried starting a podcast but failed miserably because well, life happened. In 2021 my life forever changed. In 2023, I finally put things in motion and in 2024, The Mom Podcast premiered. Real talk with everyday phenomenal women, The Mom Podcast explores and celebrates the joys and pains of motherhood, work life, mom life, single life, home life, and the good life.
One thing I know for certain is motherhood is my JAM. I understand it’s not for everyone and no one should be made to feel bad if mothering isn’t your thing. You do you boo! Honestly, I didn’t think it was my thing either. When my husband and I found out we were going to be parents we laughed in disbelief. We were both afraid for different reasons. I didn’t want to be the mother I had grown up with. The thought of a human growing inside of me, giving birth and having that same person depend on me for everything produced anxiety I could not express for shame of being judged. I had no one to talk to. Therapy wasn’t widely discussed at the time so I read books, educated myself. And, when I held my baby in my arms for the first time all the anxiety left my body. A calm and love like I’d never experienced overtook me. Sounds like something out of a novel or movie but that’s my true-life story.
I gave birth two more times after that and mother three amazing children. What I quickly found out though was there were some things books couldn’t help me with. It wasn’t a one size, one book fits all. But, there was something to be said about being in community with other moms of all ages who were willing to share their journey. Who didn’t profess to have it all together, made mistakes but worked to get it right at the risk of getting it wrong again. The balance of being a Full-Time Woman, working inside and out of the home, volunteering, being the taxi-driver, maid, cook, coach, or doing none of those things, escaping through drugs, prescribed medication, alcoholism or infidelity. Battling depression, illness, making sacrifices or being completely selfish and so much more.
The Mom Podcast is not about being perfect. It’s about being real. Take a listen, subscribe, and join the conversation.
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