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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

EP 150 | Having the courage to be misunderstood

from A Mother's Mind · host Michelle Weeks

In this episode, I’m talking about a lesson that I have had to learn over and over again. Having the courage to be misunderstood. Because when you start getting really intentional about how you want your life to feel, how you want your days to look, and the decisions you make to support that, not everyone is going to understand. And that can feel really uncomfortable. In this episode, I share: - Why being misunderstood is actually part of living intentionally - How looking at life through your own lens can feel isolating at times - The connection between your thoughts, emotions and daily experience - Why other people’s perspectives don’t make your choices wrong - The moment where you have to stop looking outward and start backing yourself - How to build the courage to keep going, even without external validation - When to lean in and when to step back and protect your energy This is about learning to trust yourself more deeply. To make decisions that align with how you want your life to feel. And to keep going, even when the people around you don’t fully get it. Because nothing has gone wrong. You’re just doing life your way. Resources for you Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed. Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day. A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you. Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion. Connect with me: Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE Check out my Website HERE Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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