Two things can be true

Two things can be true

From Self discovery in good company by The Personal Growth Collective

May 28, 2025 · 41 min

About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of motherhood, highlighting the emotional and domestic challenges faced by women while addressing systemic issues in parenting roles.

Inspired by Chappell Roan’s viral comments on the struggles of young mums, this episode of Self Discovery in Good Company dives straight into the raw reality behind the highlight reels of parenting. We explore how motherhood is too often romanticised — sold as the ultimate fulfilment — while the day-to-day emotional and domestic labour remains invisible and often unshared. We reflect on Roan’s empathy for her friends who are “miserable” and “doing it all alone,” not because they’re ungrateful, but because the system is broken. From unaffordable childcare to the mental load of remembering teddy bear days, this episode unpacks why so many women feel burnt out, unseen, and stretched thin. It’s not just about the personal — it’s about the political. We explore the inequality that still exists in parenting roles and hopefully offer a helpful perspective on what needs to change — and how we can show up for each other in the meantime. Expect solidarity, real talk, and a reminder that two things can be true: motherhood can be full of magic and still feel like survival. Find out more about The Personal Growth Collective here: www.personalgrowthcollective.co.uk Check out our coaching…

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Host: The Personal Growth Collective

Topics covered

  • motherhood
  • parenting
  • emotional labor
  • inequality
  • burnout
  • support

Keywords

  • motherhood
  • parenting struggles
  • emotional labor
  • burnout
  • inequality
  • support
  • Chappell Roan

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