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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 45 MIN

Parents Are NOT Okay… But We’re Still Showing Up

from Highly Talkative

This episode gets REAL. From buying my own push gift and learning to celebrate myself without guilt, to returning back to work after four months postpartum and feeling mentally overloaded — we’re unpacking it ALL.I discuss the bittersweet emotions behind rewarding myself, navigating motherhood while trying to rediscover who I am outside of being “mom,” and how overstimulation, burnout, emotional labor, and silent guilt affect parents more than people realize.We also dive deep into mental health, therapy, healing, and why single mothers deserve far more recognition for the sacrifices they make every single day.If you’ve ever felt exhausted but still kept showing up anyway — this episode is for you.🎙️ Hosted by A. Milly📩 Topics, feedback, collaborations & bookings: [email protected]📱 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @highly.talkative#SoftLifeWho #HighlyTalkativePodcast #MomBurnout #PostpartumLife #SingleMomStrength #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyForMoms #WorkingMomChronicles #ParentingStruggles #HealingOutLoud #PodcastForWomen #RealMotherhood #SelfCareJourney #EmotionalLabor #BlackWomenPodcasters

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