
Episode 18: Perfectly Disguised — The Mask of Having It All Together (with Angela Gaskin)
From I’ve Got You Mama by Maria Hendershot
May 5, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
The episode explores the disconnect between outward appearances and inner feelings, encouraging listeners to reflect on their emotional well-being.
Episode 18 Show Notes Hey mama, Have you ever had one of those moments where you stop and think… everything in my life looks good… so why don’t I feel good? Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, keeping all the plates spinning—and from the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But inside, does it ever feel heavy? A little disconnected? Like you’re going through the motions more than actually living them? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Angela Gaskin for a conversation that speaks directly to this experience. Together, we gently pull back the curtain on what happens when the “superhero cape” we’ve been wearing starts to feel more like a mask. And what might it be costing you to keep holding everything together so tightly? Have you noticed moments where you feel more reactive than present? Or where you’re not quite sure what you actually want anymore? And if you slowed down—even just for a second—what might you hear underneath all the noise? You are not alone in this. So many women find themselves here at some point, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It simply means something inside of you is asking for your attention. Today’s episode is…
People in this episode
Host: Maria Hendershot
Guest: Angela Gaskin
Topics covered
- mental health
- self-awareness
- emotional well-being
- motherhood
- personal growth
Keywords
- mental health
- self improvement
- motherhood
- emotional disconnect
- personal growth
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