85. What's the point?
From Mothering Ourselves Mindfully by Sarah Harmon
March 31, 2026 · 30 min · Season 1 · Episode 85
About this episode
In this episode, Sarah Harmon explores the question of purpose in mothering and personal growth, sharing insights from her journey and the School of MOM.
What's the point? It's a question that can feel heavy — or become one of the most grounding, clarifying inquiries of your life. In this episode, I'm zooming way out on the School of MOM exists, the personal through-lines that have shaped this work, and what I truly hope for every mother who walks with me here. If you've ever found yourself swirling in the "why" of it all — around mothering, your life, your work — this one's for you. Key Points How to ask "what's the point?" from a place of curiosity rather than shutdown — and why the difference matters (nervous system style) The two personal through-lines behind the founding of the School of MOM: not becoming her, and becoming the mother to yourself that you never had Why Sarah is estranged from her mother — and how that painful, personal reality became the heart of this work The "Apples" community: women who carry the weight of estranged or dysfunctional mother relationships, and why they don't need to explain themselves Why the goal isn't to learn more — it's integration: closing the gap between what you know and what you actually live in your body The two roots of integration: embodied application of what you're learning, and…
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Harmon
Topics covered
- mothering
- self-integration
- personal growth
- community support
- estrangement
- curiosity
Keywords
- mothering
- purpose
- integration
- estrangement
- community
- self-care
- personal development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: School of MOM
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