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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 32 MIN

Lessons in Motherhood: Acceptance & Surrendering

from The Motherhood Clinic · host The Motherhood Clinic

Motherhood has a way of showing you what you can - and can’t - control.In this episode, we sit down with Jess Somauroo – founder, healthtech leader, and new mum – for an honest conversation about surrender, acceptance, and the reality of balancing business and baby.Jess opens up about:- Why surrender was the biggest lesson she’s learned as a new mother- The tension between control, perfectionism, and letting go- How she navigated pregnancy, an elective C-section, and recovery- Returning to work – and how to manage as a business owner and entrepreneur- The guilt of balancing family, work, and personal identityThis conversation explores both the systemic barriers in women’s health and the very personal journey of early motherhood – reminding us that while every mother’s story is unique, the struggles of letting go and finding balance are universal.

Motherhood has a way of showing you what you can - and can’t - control.In this episode, we sit down with Jess Somauroo – founder, healthtech leader, and new mum – for an honest conversation about surrender, acceptance, and the reality of balancing business and baby.Jess opens up about:- Why surrender was the biggest lesson she’s learned as a new mother- The tension between control, perfectionism, and letting go- How she navigated pregnancy, an elective C-section, and recovery- Returning to work – and how to manage as a business owner and entrepreneur- The guilt of balancing family, work, and personal identityThis conversation explores both the systemic barriers in women’s health and the very personal journey of early motherhood – reminding us that while every mother’s story is unique, the struggles of letting go and finding balance are universal.

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Motherhood has a way of showing you what you can - and can’t - control.In this episode, we sit down with Jess Somauroo – founder, healthtech leader, and new mum – for an honest conversation about surrender, acceptance, and the reality of balancing...

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