72. When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Like You Expected with Brynn Hadley

Motherhood has a way of humbling us, doesn’t it? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Brynn Hadley to talk about the stark contrast between the mom we imagined we’d be and the one we actually are. Spoiler alert: reality is messier, funnier, and often way better than we ever expected.Brynn shares what she once believed about motherhood that now makes her laugh, the moment she realized she had to parent each of her kids differently, and the expectations she had to release for her own sanity. We also dive into mom guilt, the pressure to parent a certain way, and what truly matters (and what really doesn’t).Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood or just starting out, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that the mom you are is exactly who your kids need.Listen in as we chat about: ✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations in motherhood ✨ The guilt of showing up differently for each child—and how to handle it ✨ Adjusting to new stages of parenting as kids grow ✨ The surprising (and unexpected) parts of motherhoodIf you could go back and give advice to yourself as a new mom, what would you say? DM me on Instagram—I’d love to hear!MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:✨ Looking for a SAFE watch/phone option for your child? Gabb watch or phone -- save $25 with code: MOTHERHOOD✨Get back to being present with the help of the ARO app or ARO box. Use Code: experiencemotherhoodI'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message :)Experience Motherhood more!Follow over on Instagram: @experiencemotherhoodSTAY CONNECTED THROUGH EMAILSign up for the Experience Motherhood Newsletter: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/kac05b818mGet access to other free guidesWebsite: https://www.experiencemotherhood.com-->Take one minute to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Your support is incredibly meaningful!Support the ShowA small donation of $5, $10 or more is an amazing way to keep this podcast going and support me! Thank you so much for listening!Until next time. . . Go Experience Motherhood!Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. In no way is this therapy or clinical advice.