Stop Normalizing Feeling Like Sh*t In Motherhood

About this episode

The episode challenges the normalization of feeling overwhelmed in motherhood and discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing these feelings.

"That's just motherhood." It's time to call out the most normalized lie in mom culture... the idea that feeling exhausted, disconnected from your body, and like a stranger in your own life is just part of the deal. And today we're getting into exactly why that belief is the thing keeping you from the exit ramp. We cover: The three scenarios that will feel uncomfortably familiar The critical difference between motherhood being hard and motherhood making you feel lost Why we've confused common with normal and why that distinction changes everything The "oh-shit moment" my clients experience a few weeks in and why it's the turning point that changes how they see everything If you've been quietly accepting survival mode as your baseline, this one's for you. The MILF Reset is opening soon. If this episode hit home, if you recognized yourself in any of those three scenarios then get on the waitlist. The MILF Reset is an 8-week group coaching program built specifically for postpartum moms who are done calling the struggle normal and ready to actually do something about it. We work on the real stuff: rebuilding your metabolism, reclaiming your energy, and creating a…

People in this episode

Host: Link DeShong

Topics covered

• motherhood
• mental health
• postpartum support
• self-care
• coaching

Keywords

• motherhood
• exhaustion
• self-discovery
• coaching program
• postpartum
• mental health
• survival mode

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The MILF Reset

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