81. Who wants to be a better mom?

81. Who wants to be a better mom?

From Mothering Ourselves Mindfully by Sarah Harmon

March 3, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 81

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah Harmon reflects on the meaning of wanting to be a better mom and shares insights on growth and self-compassion.

In this episode, I'm walking through a snowy winter scene reflecting on a question that's been coming up a lot lately: what does it really mean to want to be a better mom? I share the story of my very first brand positioning statement from 2020, why I pushed back on it then, and why five years later I've completely changed my mind. This episode is an invitation to explore how growth and self-compassion aren't opposites — and why wanting more for yourself as a mom is something to be proud of. Key Points The marketing positioning statement that made me anxious in 2020 — and why I embrace it now Why I was over-protecting moms from their own shame, and the shift I've made since The difference between wanting to be better from a place of "I'm not enough" vs. "I'm ready and available" What "better" actually means in my world: more steady, more grounded, more integrated — not more perfect The conversation I had with my daughters asking them how I could be a better mom — and what they said Why shame is like an appendix: we've largely evolved past needing it, and it rarely drives healthy action Who I'm speaking to now: the self-aware, high-functioning mom who is activated by growth, not…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Harmon

Topics covered

  • motherhood
  • self-compassion
  • personal growth
  • shame
  • parenting
  • mental health

Keywords

  • better mom
  • self-awareness
  • growth
  • shame
  • parenting advice
  • mental health
  • motherhood

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