7. The Shame of "Selfishness" in Motherhood with Samantha Hall

In today's episode, my friend Samantha Hall and I break down the expectations of motherhood and discuss how they can make for an isolating and frustrating reality.  We often see the "ideal mother" being described as selfless, which can strip us of any identity outside of motherhood and hold us back from showing up for our families in the best way we can. Sam Hall is the creator of the Welcome Mama Journal and Day Planner, a matrescence educator, podcast host, and a student of motherhood studies.  Her mission to create products and content that help moms take care of themselves, help moms be seen, and help moms enjoy, embrace, and capture the fleeting experience of motherhood grew from her own experience of struggling to "do it all" and still be present for her now two-and-a-half-year-old, Teddy. By reflecting on our own experiences, we discuss the pressure to be selfless mamas, and how we can push back against expectations—whether they be society's or our own. Join our community of Moms of the Night on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcast