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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 17 MIN

Ep.18: Can You Be a Good Mom and Still Want More? Let’s Talk Guilt, Identity & Expectations

from Unmasking Motherhood · host Beth Moore

Ever feel like motherhood completely rewrote your identity? Like you're caught between wanting to be fully present for your kids—and also wanting more for yourself? In this episode, Beth Moore (your mom bestie + soul guide) unpacks the unspoken tension so many moms face: career vs. staying home, identity shifts, and the guilt that comes with all of it. From personal stories to soulful reminders, this episode gives you full permission to be exactly where you are—with no shame, no pressure, and no need to have it all figured out. 🌿 You’ll hear: What no one tells you about working, staying home, or trying to do both How to hold space for your desires without abandoning your kids (or yourself) The surprising gift of motherhood as a path to self-discovery What it means to unshame your guilt, your resentment, and your wants A powerful question to ask if you’re feeling stuck or unsettled ✨ Whether you’re wrestling with a big decision, wondering if you’re doing it “right,” or just need to hear that you're not alone—this one’s for you.   💛 Want to go deeper? Visit www.reclaim-motherhood.com to learn more about private coaching, explore the Imperfect Mom’s Club here in St. Louis, and sign up for my newsletter full of real talk, encouragement, and inspiration for moms. Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_reclaiming_motherhood 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this episode speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help other moms find this space.

Ever feel like motherhood completely rewrote your identity? Like you're caught between wanting to be fully present for your kids—and also wanting more for yourself? In this episode, Beth Moore (your mom bestie + soul guide) unpacks the unspoken tension so many moms face: career vs. staying home, identity shifts, and the guilt that comes with all of it. From personal stories to soulful reminders, this episode gives you full permission to be exactly where you are—with no shame, no pressure, and no need to have it all figured out. 🌿 You’ll hear: What no one tells you about working, staying home, or trying to do both How to hold space for your desires without abandoning your kids (or yourself) The surprising gift of motherhood as a path to self-discovery What it means to unshame your guilt, your resentment, and your wants A powerful question to ask if you’re feeling stuck or unsettled ✨ Whether you’re wrestling with a big decision, wondering if you’re doing it “right,” or just need to hear that you're not alone—this one’s for you.   💛 Want to go deeper? Visit www.reclaim-motherhood.com to learn more about private coaching, explore the Imperfect Mom’s Club here in St. Louis, and sign up for my newsletter full of real talk, encouragement, and inspiration for moms. Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_reclaiming_motherhood 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this episode speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help other moms find this space.

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