THE GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER PODCAST

Alternatives to The Perfect Mother Myth

May 24, 2021

How the ‘perfect mother myth’ is linked to notions of productivity and worth, and add some nuance to the conversation about self-sacrifice in Motherhood.

In this episode I reflect on the process of what it means to go on the journey of unpacking how we have internalised the ‘perfect mother myth’ and have been socialized into the expectations of what it means to be a ‘Mother’.

The birth of a new awareness, and (re)creation of a new identity can feel alluring, exciting, liberating, and/or empowering.

But it can also feel really unsettling, especially at first. This episode speaks to this experience and on how we can build new models of what it means to be a mother.

I consider a model of ‘integrated’ motherhood, and invite you to reflect on some questions about your own sense of self and identity.

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I hope this episode offers you some insight into my journey and leads you to reflect on your own evolving journey of your 'self' in the context of your broader relationships, life experiences, and motherhood.