82 The Weight of Motherhood in a Scary World

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional labor of motherhood in a challenging world and offers practical advice for maintaining peace while staying informed.

How are you supposed to raise joyful, secure kids when the world feels like it's falling apart? You're packing lunches, wiping counters, singing bedtime songs… and then scrolling devastating headlines at 9 PM wondering what kind of world your kids are growing up in. You feel like you should be doing more. Caring more. Fixing more. But you're also supposed to be the steady one. The cheerful one. The "fun mom." And that tension? It's exhausting. In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself, we're unpacking the emotional labor of global awareness — what it's doing to moms, why motherhood feels so heavy right now, and how to carry the weight of the world without losing yourself in the process. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why modern motherhood feels uniquely overwhelming in the 24/7 news cycle What the "emotional labor of global awareness" really is (and why it's draining you) Practical ways to set boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and take sustainable action without burning out You don't have to choose between being informed and protecting your peace. You can care deeply and stay steady. If this episode gave you breathing room, share it with a mom…

People in this episode

Host: Krissy Bold

Topics covered

• motherhood
• emotional labor
• global awareness
• parenting challenges
• mental health
• setting boundaries

Keywords

• motherhood
• emotional labor
• global awareness
• parenting
• mental health
• boundaries
• news cycle

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