25. Can We Say This Out Loud?

About this episode

Patti and Meghan discuss the complexities and challenges of motherhood, sharing personal stories and insights.

Motherhood is incredible. It's also messy, exhausting, hilarious, and sometimes completely overwhelming. In this episode, Patti and Meghan say the quiet parts out loud. From mom brain and the mental load, to marriage changes and the never-ending guilt that seems to sneak in the moment you become a parent. They share stories from their own motherhood journeys. The chaos of toddlers, the emotional rollercoaster of raising boys, the expensive surprises that come with kids, and the strange moment when you realize you can barely remember who you were before motherhood. This conversation is honest, funny, and deeply relatable for any woman juggling family, business, and trying to hold onto a tiny piece of herself along the way. Because the truth is… you can love your kids more than anything and still feel completely exhausted. And if you've ever wondered if you're doing enough as a mom, this episode is your reminder that you probably are. In This Episode Why motherhood can be the most fulfilling and the most exhausting thing at the same time The mental load of motherhood and why moms feel like walking Google Calendars Funny and chaotic stories from the toddler years Why boys going…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meghan Retseck, Patti Johnston

Topics covered

• motherhood
• mental load
• mom guilt
• parenting challenges
• marriage changes
• toddler chaos

Keywords

• motherhood
• mom brain
• mental load
• toddler years
• parenting
• mom guilt
• marriage
• emotional rollercoaster

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