149: Becoming Myself: What I Learned From the Women Who Never Became Mothers

I started this podcast back in 2020, thinking it was about grief. I was focusing on miscarriage. It was called Love and Loss. And then as my own journey evolved, as I had to accept that I was never going to have children, I realized that I had so much more to talk about than just the grief.  And as I worked with childless women, I began to see something deeper. Beneath the grief was this equally aching emotion – and a belief:  I am not enough.”  I am not good enough.  I am treated like a second class citizen.  I am less than the mothers.  This is not grief.  Then I started noticing something else… My friends with kids? They felt it too. My clients in midlife? Same story. Women navigating burnout, divorce, menopause… all wondering, "Is it just me?  Why do I feel like I’m constantly hustling to be perfect, to help others, to please others – I’m always last on the list".In this episode, you’re going to find out:what all this "not enoughness" is really all aboutthe catalysts that shine an light on our feelings of less-thanthe deep lessons I learned from being childless (that will crack YOU open too)I'm also going to share why I'm closing this chapter and give you a sneak peak at the amazing things that are coming next! Join the Midlife Rising podcast launch fan club if you want to join us in burning the rules and reclaiming your fire! Join here: sherijohnson.ca/podlaunchUntil June 12th will be your LAST CHANCE to join the Women of Worth program for childless women.  This is not a support group.  It's a guided transformation.  And one that you'll never find anywhere else.  Email me the word PROGRAM at [email protected] if you want to apply for one of the last 6 spots.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca