In this episode, I’m inviting you into an honest, couch-conversation style reflection on the mental and emotional weight so many of us carry in motherhood. From the never-ending “open tabs” in our minds to the invisible labor of keeping everything running smoothly, I’m sharing what I’ve been noticing in my own life and how this constant vigilance can quietly become part of our identity, shaping not just what we do, but who we believe we need to be.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The invisible mental load and emotional labor many moms carry
• Why “resting” doesn’t always mean our nervous system is actually resting
• How motherhood wires us for constant vigilance and awareness
• The concept of “mom math” and what it reveals about mental load
• When being responsible turns into control and how control can stem from anxiety
• How resentment can quietly build when we carry more than we need to
• What it might look like to loosen your grip by just 10%
• Letting go of perfection without letting go of care

If motherhood feels heavy right now, if your mind never seems to slow down, or if you’re craving more peace, presence, and emotional breathing room, this episode is for you.

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Lately, I’ve been noticing that the most meaningful shifts in my life haven’t come from adding more, but from gently letting things go. In this episode, I share some of the pressures, expectations, and beliefs I’m loosening my grip on in this season of motherhood and invite you to reflect on what you might be carrying that no longer needs to be yours.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Letting go of the idea that there’s a “right” way to do motherhood
• Releasing constant self-monitoring and second-guessing yourself
• Stepping back from being the emotional manager for everyone in your family
• Why the “perfect mom” fantasy disconnects us from ourselves and our kids
• Untangling your worth from productivity and being needed
• Letting go of the “I’ll get back to myself later” lie
  
  
  

If you’re feeling weighed down by invisible expectations, exhausted by carrying everyone else’s emotions, or longing for a version of motherhood that doesn’t require you to disappear, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m joined by therapist, business owner, and mom of three Kristin Mervich for an honest conversation about what happens when motherhood and life take an unexpected turn. We talk about how ambition, identity, and expectations can shift when everything feels off script, and what it really looks like to redefine success during seasons marked by uncertainty and change.

Kristin shares how navigating her child’s cancer diagnosis reshaped both her personal and professional life and offers a grounded perspective for moms learning how to let go of the plan they once had. This conversation is reflective, steady, and full of wisdom for anyone moving through an unexpected season and trying to honor what matters most now.

In this episode, we cover:

• Redefining success in unexpected seasons of motherhood
• How hardship can reshape ambition and identity
• Navigating major life transitions while caring for your family
• Motherhood, career shifts, and evolving definitions of balance
• Mom guilt, limited capacity, and internal pressure
• Releasing perfectionism and trusting yourself in uncertain seasons

If you’re a mom navigating an unexpected season, questioning who you are now, or learning how to let go of the plan you once had, this episode is for you.

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