Happy Mother's Day

This episode is very much “life is life-ing,” and we’re just trying to keep up. We get into the chaos of parenting in today’s world—from over-the-top prom culture (why is this a full production??) to the emotional and financial weight that comes with raising kids at every stage. As our children get older, the challenges shift, but the responsibility never really goes away. We talk honestly about what it means to be a mom and still be a whole person. That means setting boundaries, not doing things you don’t want to do, and letting go of the idea that motherhood has to equal sacrifice and suffering. Some of us learned that the hard way. There’s also a real conversation about anxiety, self-worth, and that constant feeling of being “not enough,” even when everything looks fine on paper. We break down how anxiety and imposter syndrome show up—not just mentally, but physically—and why support (therapy, medication, even checking your hormones) is nothing to be ashamed of. For this week's Tap In or Tap Out!? segment, a listener opens up about struggling with anxiety and the constant feeling of not being “enough,” even when life looks good on paper. We unpack how anxiety, self-worth, and imposter syndrome can overlap—and what it takes to start quieting that inner voice We also touch on relationships, single motherhood, and how life changes force you to redefine yourself over and over again. Through it all, one thing stays true: you can’t pour into anybody else if you’re running on empty. 💎 Bottom line—do what works for you, take care of yourself, and stop trying to be everything for everybody. 💎 Tap in!! Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:00 Life updates, being sick, and perimenopause brain fog 03:30 Prom season stress and over-the-top expectations 08:30 Marriage, support, and who takes care of mom 13:00 Single motherhood, burnout, and pushing through 16:30 Relationships, cheating, and doing life alone 23:00 Mother’s Day, rest, and letting go of guilt 26:30 Motherhood without martyrdom and asking for help 27:30 Kids growing up and preparing to let go 33:00 Teaching life skills and learning through experience 38:00 The myth of stability and adjusting to life changes 41:00 Identity beyond motherhood and setting boundaries 55:00 Listener question: anxiety, self-worth, and imposter syndrome 01:03:00 Hormones, perimenopause, and mental health shifts 01:08:00 Final thoughts and Mother’s Day encouragement Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairstonhttps://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtiffany/[email protected] Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound https://www.lumen-vision-sound.com/podcasts