EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 32 MIN
Mama Bear
from Mothercentered · host Jessica Tomich Sorci
"I remember my therapist pointed out I was using very strong words, like I was preparing for battle. That really shocked me. But yeah, I was feeling protective over my space, over my baby's experience. That was Mama Bear. She was sharpening her claws." —Cassie BlomOn this episode we're talking about Mama Bear parts with Cassie Blom.Mama Bear shows up with physical and emotional power to guard what needs protection—but she doesn't always know the difference between discomfort and actual threat.Mama Bear is critical in transforming us from people-pleasing girls into mothers who can say "fuck that, I am this child's mother, get out of my way."Getting curious about what Mama Bear perceives as threatening and to whom (you? baby? your childhood self?) helps her relax and allows other energy in.Until Mama Bear feels validated and heard, she's going to run things—we have to get soft and squishy with her, pull up a seat, and become her ally.Mama Bear can help us understand our values—she often reacts to values we didn't even know we held so tightly, and threats to those values.Cassie Blom: www.cassieblom.com.My book When Good Moms Feel Bad is available everywhere you buy books.For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com
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"I remember my therapist pointed out I was using very strong words, like I was preparing for battle. That really shocked me. But yeah, I was feeling protective over my space, over my baby's experience. That was Mama Bear. She was sharpening her claws." —Cassie BlomOn this episode we're talking about Mama Bear parts with Cassie Blom.Mama Bear shows up with physical and emotional power to guard what needs protection—but she doesn't always know the difference between discomfort and actual threat.Mama Bear is critical in transforming us from people-pleasing girls into mothers who can say "fuck that, I am this child's mother, get out of my way."Getting curious about what Mama Bear perceives as threatening and to whom (you? baby? your childhood self?) helps her relax and allows other energy in.Until Mama Bear feels validated and heard, she's going to run things—we have to get soft and squishy with her, pull up a seat, and become her ally.Mama Bear can help us understand our values—she often reacts to values we didn't even know we held so tightly, and threats to those values.Cassie Blom: www.cassieblom.com.My book When Good Moms Feel Bad is available everywhere you buy books.For more information and to join the community go to momparts.com
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