In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of a real-time rant from behind the scenes of editing my book. I talk about maternal mental health beyond the postpartum stage. The part that just gets labeled “motherhood” and brushed off as normal. I share what I’ve been finding (and not finding) in the research, why that frustrates me so deeply, and why putting language to mom burnout matters more than we think.

I talk about:

• ​How I don’t work in the perinatal space, and why motherhood after postpartum deserves just as much attention
• ​What recent 2025 reports in Canada and the U.S. are revealing about rising burnout and worsening mental health in moms
• ​How we’ve normalized exhaustion, overstimulation, and resentment as “just motherhood”
• ​The invisible load, emotional labor, and unrealistic expectations that so many women are quietly carrying
• ​Why naming what you’re experiencing isn’t about complaining, it’s about removing shame

This one is honest, a little fiery, and rooted in my deep belief that mothers deserve language, research, and real support, not just memes about being tired and a glass of wine at the end of the day.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this so hard? Is it just me?”, it’s not just you. And if you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in figuring this all out, you’re in the right place.

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🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support:

Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle?https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/quiz

The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack:https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal

Mentorship Info:

https://www.authenticlivingguidance.ca/slow-motherhood-mentorship

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✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec)

Book a free consultation:https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact

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🌸 Connect on Instagram:@authentic_living_with_emilie

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If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too.

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Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.

In this episode, I talk about something that comes up quietly for so many mothers but rarely gets spoken out loud — what happens when we get sick, slow down, and suddenly feel guilt, shame, or even depression for needing care ourselves. I share my own experience of being really sick for a week, the thoughts that surfaced while I rested, and the reminder I had to keep coming back to: that caring for ourselves is not failing our children, it’s part of caring for them.

I talk about:

• ​ The guilt and shame that can creep in when we can’t show up the way we usually do as mothers
• ​ How sickness and exhaustion can distort our thoughts and make us forget who we really are outside of that moment
• ​ Allowing motherhood to change with the season we’re in, instead of forcing ourselves to perform through it
• ​ Why rest, easier days, and even more screen time are not failures, but forms of care
• ​ The quiet way we model self-compassion and boundaries for our children when we let ourselves heal

If you’re moving through a hard or slower season, and wondering if you’re doing enough, this episode is a gentle reminder that love is still felt even when your capacity changes. If you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in figuring this all out, you’re in the right place.

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🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support:


The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack:
https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal

Mentorship Info:

https://www.authenticlivingguidance.ca/slow-motherhood-mentorship

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✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec)
Book a free consultation:
https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact

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🌸 Connect on Instagram:
@authentic_living_with_emilie

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If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too.

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Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.

In this episode, I’m sharing a very real, very raw reflection that hit me while driving, the kind that sits heavy in your chest and won’t let go. As my daughter gets closer to starting school, I find myself scared, angry, and grieving the world our children are being shaped by. This isn’t a polished take or a neat conclusion, it’s me laying it all out, wondering how we protect childhood, softness, and humanity in a system that keeps asking us to go faster.

I talk about:

• ​ The fear that comes up as our kids enter systems built on pressure, performance, and hustle
• ​ What I’ve witnessed working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, burnout, and fear of failure
• ​ Why slow motherhood feels like both an act of care and quiet resistance
• ​ The grief of realizing how much is outside our control once we become parents
• ​ Holding frustration and hope at the same time — and believing change is still possible

If you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in worrying about the world our children are growing up in, you’re in the right place. This one is for the parents lying on the floor, staring at the ceiling, wondering how we got here, and how we move forward, together.

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🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support:

Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle?https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/quiz

The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack: https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal

Mentorship Info:

https://www.authenticlivingguidance.ca/slow-motherhood-mentorship

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✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec)

Book a free consultation: https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact

—————————————————————————————

🌸 Connect on Instagram: @authentic_living_with_emilie

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If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too.

—————————————————————————————

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.