77. Making a Life That Belongs to You Through Every Season of Motherhood with Mary D'Agostino

In this episode of the AND/BOTH podcast, Ashley sits down with Mary D’Agostino, mother of five, grandmother of seven, intuitive healer, and author—to explore the evolving identity of motherhood across decades. As the show’s first grandmother guest, Mary brings a grounded, wisdom-filled perspective to the conversation, touching on everything from teen pregnancy and single motherhood to building a life that reflects your truest self. With warmth, candor, and a touch of humor, Mary invites listeners to pause, reflect, and trust their inner voice through every season of life.In this conversation:What it means to create a life that truly belongs to youHow motherhood evolves across generations—and what stays the sameThe importance of listening to your intuition, especially when the world gets loudWhy the stories and support of those ahead of us matter so deeplyHow generational healing, grief, and caregiving shape identityThe power of saying a firm “no” when something doesn’t resonateWays to center yourself during life transitions—without “burning it all down”Why showing up for yourself is showing up for your familyHow Mary ended up sharing her story on Oprah (!)How modern motherhood can reclaim agency without the pressure to performConnect with Mary D’Agostino:Website: www.marydagostino.comConnect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comDovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @andboth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/