1KHO 683: Motherhood Has a PR Problem | Bethany Mandel, The Mom Wars

Get your free 2026 tracker sheet ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ The 1000 Hours Outside App is on sale for $24.99 on ⁠⁠iOs⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Android⁠ ** In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Bethany Mandel—writer, mom of six, and co-host of The Mom Wars—for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. Together they talk about what actually helps families thrive: lowering the pressure, refusing the constant comparison game, and choosing a version of motherhood that’s grounded, sane, and full of joy. Bethany shares how a big family can strengthen a marriage, how kids grow when we stop over-managing every moment, and why homeschooling (and life in general) can be less about doing more and more about letting go in the right places. If you’ve been craving a smarter, kinder take on modern motherhood this one will leave you encouraged. Follow Bethany at The Mom Wars Substack and listen to The Mom Wars Podcast Follow Bethany on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices