16: What Makes You A "Good Mom", Personal Stories from Monica

In this episode of the Wand(HER)wild podcast, Monica shares her personal journey on redefining what it means to be a 'good mom,' challenging traditional norms and emphasizing emotional authenticity, self-care, and community support. She shares inside information on the Sacred Connections Cohort, a program designed to foster deeper connections between mothers and their children through themes like self-development, intuition, and astrology. The episode also addresses changes in the podcast structure and highlights upcoming community events and opportunities for engagement.Key Takeaways From the Episode:* How early media and generational norms shaped Monica’s view of what being a “good mom” looks like* Why emotional expression and imperfection are central to authentic parenting* The intuitive wisdom mothers carry and how to stop outsourcing parenting advice* Sacred Connections Cohort offers audio-based support for mothers craving deeper soul work* Astrology and Human Design can offer practical, personalized insight into mother-child dynamics* Community care, rest, and ritual are the antidotes to modern mom burnoutRead or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.Time Stamps01:17 Personal Reflections and Commitments02:21 Changes in the Podcast Team03:16 Upcoming Guests and Episode Formats05:10 Exploring the Concept of a Good Mom10:41 Monica's Personal Practices as a Mom18:09 Invitation to Sacred Connections Cohort21:29 Details of the Sacred Connections Cohort29:12 Conclusion and Invitation to ConnectQuick Links:Wand(HER)wild | Digital Events for MomsWanderwild Family Retreats | In Person RetreatsGrab A Virtual Coffee with MonicaSubscribe to Wand(HER)wild’s Substack for bi-weekly newsletters or follow our podcast on Apple or follow our podcast on Spotify to never miss an episode. Leave a review to support our work. Thank you for listening!SubscribedThanks for listening to The Wand(HER)wild the podcast! Feel free to share with a mama friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wandherwild.substack.com