51. I'm Drowning in Motherhood and I'm Done Pretending I'm Not

Motherhood is the best thing that's ever happened to me. And also one of the hardest.And I'm done pretending those two things can't both be true at the same time.In this raw, unfiltered episode, I'm getting honest about what it really feels like to be drowning in motherhood. The exhaustion. The depletion. The feeling like your kids are little vampires sucking the soul out of you — even though you love them with everything you have.I talk about why the system is set up to keep us exhausted, stuck, and too busy to pay attention. Why we're trained from childhood to sit at a desk, take orders, trade time for money, and never question if there's another way.I also get real about why your kids trigger you — and spoiler alert: it's not because you're a bad mom. It's because they're mirrors of the unhealed parts of yourself. My oldest daughter shows me everything I haven't healed yet. And learning to parent her while re-parenting myself? That's the work.And here's what nobody talks about: you can't do this work if you're completely depleted. You need something that's YOURS. Not bubble baths. Not scrolling on your phone. But something real — an identity outside of "mom" that fills you up instead of draining you.This episode is about breaking cycles. Not just for you. But for your kids. Because they're watching. And what you model for them — shrinking yourself or betting on yourself — that's what they'll learn is possible.Listen if you:Feel like you're drowning in motherhood even though you love your kidsAre exhausted, depleted, and touched out by the end of every dayGet triggered by your children and wonder whyFeel guilty for wanting something outside of being a momAre tired of the 9-to-5 grind and want to build something that's yoursWant to break generational cycles but don't know where to startNeed permission to say motherhood is hard without feeling like a bad momWhat we cover:Why motherhood is both the best and hardest thing (and why both are true)The lie that if you're struggling, something's wrong with youHow the system keeps us exhausted, depleted, and stuckWhy your kids trigger you: they're mirrors of your unhealed selfThe story of my oldest daughter and why she shows me everything I haven't healedRe-parenting yourself while parenting your kidsWhy you can't do this work if you're completely depletedWhy you need something that's YOURS (not just self-care — real identity work)How building a business/podcast gave me back my powerWhy your kids are watching — and what you're teaching them about what's possibleBreaking cycles not just for you, but for your children and their childrenResources mentioned:Therapy and inner workDeep breathing exercises (whale breaths with my 7-year-old!)Building something that's yours: coaching, podcasting, business.If you're drowning in the 9-to-5 grind and ready to build a life where you have TIME, SPACE, and ENERGY to do the inner work — check out my Stan Store for resources, templates, and ways to work with me. You don't need to have it figured out to start. You just need to be willing.Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching OffersConnect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coachEmail: [email protected]