Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward

Honest Motherhood with Libby Ward

From Thanks For Asking by Feelings & Co.

April 14, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

Nora discusses the unrealistic expectations of motherhood with guest Libby Ward, author of 'Honest Motherhood'.

What makes a good mom? Is it adhering to the perfectly packaged image of a shiny, happy woman cooking lavish meals with her 2.5 children, always cleaning, never complaining, and never NOT grateful, doting, and happy? No – but that doesn’t mean that the expectations are any more attainable. Any choice a mom makes is immediately subject to scrutiny or ridicule. Anything she does is under a microscope. She can’t miss a beat. She can’t wonder what her life might have been if she wasn’t a mother. And she DEFINITELY can’t do anything for herself. Today, Nora talks with Libby Ward, the author of the brand new book Honest Motherhood: on Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Get a copy of Libby’s new book HERE. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you…

People in this episode

Host: Nora

Guest: Libby Ward

Topics covered

  • motherhood
  • parenting
  • self-care
  • expectations
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • motherhood
  • expectations
  • self-care
  • parenting
  • Libby Ward

Sponsors

Quince, SKIMS, MasterClass

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Honest Motherhood: on Losing My Mind and Finding Myself

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