Ease Edit: Motherhood Edition — Day 2

Today we’re looking at something big:What’s actually hard about motherhood…and what extra pressure are you adding on top of it?Because yes, motherhood is a lot.But so much of our exhaustion also comes from the expectations, perfectionism, guilt, comparison, and pressure we put on ourselves.In this episode, we talk about:* where your motherhood expectations came from* how childhood experiences shape the way you parent* comparison, guilt, and the “I suck” spiral* why awareness is the first step to changing your patterns* learning how to reframe your thoughts instead of automatically spiralingYou are not failing because you forgot a form, ordered chicken nuggets again, or lost your patience.You’re carrying a lot.And maybe some of the rules in your head… were never yours to begin with.Today’s invitation:start catching the story you’re telling yourself in real time.What’s actually happening?What part is the story?And how can you soften it?Because the way you speak to yourself matters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elevatewithshae.substack.com/subscribe