144 | The Trap So Many Moms Don’t Realize They’re In // Blooming & Becoming

About this episode

This episode discusses the comparison trap many mothers fall into and how it affects their joy and self-perception.

Have you ever opened Instagram for “just a minute” and walked away feeling worse about your life? Like suddenly your home, your motherhood, your body, or your routines don’t quite measure up? In this episode, I’m talking about the comparison trap so many of us fall into — especially in motherhood — and how it quietly steals our joy without us even realizing it. Because comparison doesn’t just make us admire someone else’s life… it often makes us distrust our own. If you’ve been feeling stuck in comparison, questioning yourself, or struggling to stay present in your own life, this episode will gently call you back to peace, purpose, and joy — right where you are. Cozy Earth - Save 20% when you use my code: JOY20 JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Griffith

Topics covered

• comparison
• motherhood
• joy
• self-doubt
• social media

Keywords

• comparison trap
• motherhood
• joy
• self-doubt
• social media

Sponsors

Cozy Earth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB, Instagram

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