I am sitting down with my new friend, Dr. Danielle Dowling, for a conversation I believe every mom needs to hear.
In this episode, we talk about why motherhood can feel so overwhelming even when you are doing everything “right.” We explore how invisible labor keeps women exhausted, how the 'good girl conditioning' gets activated in motherhood, and why so many moms blame themselves instead of questioning the system they are in.
We had a wonderful conversation about all the things that can affect and drain you. We delved into her wonderful book, Good Girl, Bad Mom.
Her book reads like a love letter to every woman who’s ever felt imperfect, overwhelmed, and like she’s supposed to smile through the struggle. It’s for women who love their kids fiercely but miss themselves. It’s for new or future Moms who want an honest, supportive roadmap before they feel blindsided.
Her book (and our conversation 💝) blends warmth, humor, and psychological insight that will help you make micro-resets in your life. She provides scripts, practical tools, and even something Motherhood has never had before: a job description! One necessary step in changing the system is to name the invisible work done by us all.
If you have ever felt like you are the only one struggling, like you are somehow doing motherhood wrong, please click play.
It’s not you.
You are not broken.
And there is another way forward.
If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:
Mom Guilt and Overwhelm in Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/297-mom-guilt-and-overwhelm/id1434429161?i=1000651974167
Mom Guilt and Overwhelm in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gdShEKf8sFNyy3cWqtgzf?si=i-Wb1EiFQZupRh_L7zAKWQ
Get all the links we mentioned and connect with Dr. Danielle Dowling, go here 👉🏾 https://SMBwell.com/399
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