Motherhood, Mental Health & Finding Balance with Madi Petersen

#7: Motherhood is a journey—beautiful, challenging, and ever-evolving. In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, host Madi sits down with licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health therapist Madison Petersen to explore the emotional highs and lows of motherhood, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of community. Learn how to navigate mom guilt, perfectionism, and overwhelming expectations while embracing a more balanced and compassionate approach to parenting. 00:00 Intro 00:31 Podcast Overview 01:00 Guest Introduction & Friendship 01:20 Journey into Perinatal Mental Health 02:54 Navigating Miscarriage and Personal Loss 06:02 The Stigma Around Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Announcements 09:57 The Partner’s Role in Supporting Through Miscarriage 12:10 Understanding Perinatal Mental Health 13:42 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Postpartum 17:09 Overcoming Information Overload & Trusting Maternal Instincts 19:46 The Pressure of Pinterest-Perfect Motherhood 22:47 The Reality of Mom Guilt & Overcoming Perfectionism 27:23 The Importance of Self-Care & Reconnecting with Yourself 33:00 How Kids Reflect Our Strengths & Struggles Back to Us 36:06 Transitioning from One to Two Kids & Managing Expectations 41:00 Supporting Moms Who Seem Like They Have It All Together 46:41 The Myth That Motherhood is Always Natural 48:01 Addressing the Myth That Moms Become Secondary to Their Kids 50:05 How to Support a Mom in Your Life 51:43 Where to Find Madison Peterson & How to Work With Her 52:10 Closing Thoughts & Outro Follow Madi Peterson: Instagram - @madison.petersenllc Follow Soaak & Sound Living With Madi: Website – Soaak Technologies App – Soaak Frequency Therapy Instagram – @thesoaakpodcast Madi’s Instagram – @madisonfournier_ Sponsors: Visit soaak.com/app and enter code Soaakpod for your first month free! Produced by Soaak Technologies Inc.