24 - An Honest Chat About the State of Motherhood in 2026

Send us Fan MailWhat does motherhood really look like in 2026? Not the highlight reel version — the real, raw, beautiful, exhausting truths.In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about the state of modern motherhood: the invisible mental load that never shuts off, the impossible standards we hold ourselves to, the maternal mental health crisis quietly unfolding around us, and also the powerful shift happening among mothers who are done doing it all on empty.We hear input from real moms who share what motherhood actually feels like from the inside out. And we dig into some eye-opening statistics and truths. But this episode isn't just about the hard stuff. It's about the resilience, the community, and the growing movement of mothers who are rewriting the rules — for themselves, their work, and their families.If you've ever felt like you were quietly carrying more than you let on, this one is for you.In this episode, we cover:The gap between what we imagined motherhood would look like and what it actually isThe mental load, the expectations, the judgment, the default parentingMaternal mental health statistics that every mother needs to hearWhat moms are craving most right nowThe powerful shift happening among mothers and how you can be part of itHere are a few snapshots of what other mamas had to say about what motherhood feels like right now: Thank you to Jessica, Jackie, Ashleigh, Meaghan, and Laural of Shade Tree Embodied Wellness for chiming in with your thoughts on motherhood!Meaghan, mom of 3 and business owner:“Being a parent in today's world is hard. Plain and simple. Being a mom of 2 overly opinionated, emotional, sweet, intelligent daughters and a sweet, intelligent always over-stimulated special needs son is harder. So why not throw in my own small business?! I'm touched out constantly, I love quiet and my world is never that. You know what I do for a living? I make women feel beautiful. In order to do that, I have to touch their face. I'm an empath and I pick up on energies from every single one of my clients. So many personalities. So many feelings. So. Much. Exhaustion. My 2 minute drive home is my quiet reset. I go home to an extremely loud house. But this extremely loud house is full of love, full of laughs, full of my family. Honestly, I did this to myself but you know what? I wouldn't change it for the world. I love my life. It's hard, it's messy, it's crazy, but it's mine. I made this. We made this life, my husband and me, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.”motherhood in 2026, maternal mental health, mental load, mom burnout, working mom, mom business owner, mom entrepreneur, mom podcast, self-care for moms, postpartum mental health, mom overwhelm, mompreneursGet access to the Success Recalibration Ritual here! You deserve to feel good about the way you're doing life and business and motherhood no matter what season of life you're in. Are you an ambitious mom looking to start or grow your business in a way that feels aligned? Here's what to do next:Join me for a mini 8-week mastermind beginning the week of June 14th, the Summer of Loving Your Life & Biz to unlock your most joy-filled timeline as a mompreneur. Learn more here!Follow me on Instagram @MomBossFreedom and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the newest episodes! If this content really resonates with you, be sure to leave a review and star rating as well<3Schedule a 15-minute clarity + connection chat to share more about your business and the vision you have for what's next. (I do currently have 1:1 business coaching spots open!)Access the Success Recalibration Ritual so you can start feeling more successful more often as a mom and business owner!Head here for freebies and to learn how to get nervous-system-safe coaching as an ambitious mom building a meaningful business.If you're reading this, our paths were meant to cross :) I can't wait to support you in...